Events for December 7th, 2009
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Monday - December 7th
Museums / Museum Exhibit
Apostles of Beauty: Arts and Crafts from Britain to Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago - 111 S. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (Grant Park Museums)
See more than 190 works from British artists William Morris, Elbert Hubbard and Charles Robert Ashbee.
Museums / Museum Exhibit
Konstantin Grcic: Decisive Design
Art Institute of Chicago - 111 S. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (Grant Park Museums)
See more than 100 pieces of furniture, tableware, office accessories and other household items designed by the German artist.
Museums / Museum Exhibit
Focus: Monica Bonvicini - Light Me Black
Art Institute of Chicago - 111 S. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (Grant Park Museums)
Sculptures, videos and drawings from the Italian-born, Berlin-based artist comment on the psychological and physical effects of institutional architecture.
Events / Community Event
Make-A-Wish Toy Drive
Park Grill - 11 N. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (Grant Park Museums)
Bring an unwrapped gift suitable for a child.
Museums / Museum Exhibit
Skywatchers of Africa
Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum - 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive - Chicago (Grant Park Museums)
A film in the planetarium's Sky Theater explores how Africans have turned to the sky for help with survival techniques, spiritual enrichment, seafaring and more.
Leisure / Recreation Event
Daley Bicentennial Plaza Ice Skating
Daley Bicentennial Plaza - 337 E. Randolph St. - Chicago (Grant Park Museums)
Outdoor rink doesn't feature any concession stands, but a vending machine offers hot chocolate. Group reservations are available.
Music / Classical
Chicago Chamber Musicians
Chicago Cultural Center - 78 E. Washington St. - Chicago (Grant Park Museums)
12:15 p.m.
Music / Concert
Music in the Air Holiday Choral Series
Art Institute of Chicago - 111 S. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (Grant Park Museums)
12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Local high school and college choirs perform.
Events / Tours and Vacation
Chicago Architecture Foundation's 'Modern Skyscrapers' tour
Chicago Architecture Foundation - 224 S. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (Grant Park Museums)
View modern, postmodern and contemporary skyscrapers including Trump Tower and the Art Institute's Modern Wing, during a two-hour walking tour.
Leisure / Tours and Vacation
Holiday Lights Tour
Segway Experience of Chicago - 224 S. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (Grant Park Museums)
Glide past festive attractions, such as Christkindlmarket and the city's Christmas tree in Daley Plaza, during this two-hour tour. Arrive at 3:30 p.m. to sign up.
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