Chicago Events Calendar / Things-To-Do: Jan 14, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Auditorium Theatre Tour
Location: 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago
Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan.
Tours are available Mondays at 10:30am and 12 noon and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Tour tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased beginning 30 minutes prior to the tour at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office and in advance at Ticketmaster.
Additional times for group tours (20+) are available by appointment. To schedule a group tour of the Auditorium Theatre, please call (312) 431-2389 ext 0.
More info at http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/wb/pages/home/education/historic-theatre-tours.php
80th Chicago Boat , RV & Outdoors Show
Location: McCormick Place North
Whether you're an avid outdoorsman eager to see what's new or are just looking for a way to escape winter for the day, the 80th Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoors Show is YOUR show! This annual 5-day event turns McCormick Place into a one-stop marketplace for outdoor fun; the best place to see and buy everything you need for your outdoor adventures!
See and board hundreds of boats and explore some of the latest model RVs. Find gear and accessories for every outdoor activity imaginable, from boating, fishing and hunting to RVing, camping and more. Visit outfitters and resorts to plan your next trip or book a vacation, too. There's really no better place to shop, compare and save!
More info at http://www.chicagoboatshow.com/
The Chicago Theatre Marquee Tour
Location: Chicago Theatre 175 N. State St.
The tour encompasses historical and architectural highlights of the building, including the grand lobby areas, majestic auditorium and backstage space (when possible) where performers through the years, have left their autographs on the walls of dressing rooms and corridors.
Guides will share with you the stories of the visionaries who opened The Chicago Theatre, whose influence on popular entertainment in Chicago is still recognized today. Tours also include the photo exhibit in The Chicago Theatre's lower lobby, "Chicago: Three Centuries of Theatres."
More info at http://www.thechicagotheatre.com/tour/
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