NATO Protest March

NATO summit coming to Chicago this weekend means extra security and some great American freedom to protest.

Architectural Boat Tour

Great place to view the skyline - from the Chicago River and Lake Michigan

What a view

Micah as we head toward Lake Michigan

Cierra with Navy Pier in background

Khalid and Chicago skyline

Karim and Matt enjoying the cruise

Contemporary Museum of Art

Went to Chicago's fabulous Contemporary Museum of Art.  Always provides thought-provoking work that challenges the students to think, re-think ideas about art.

Daniel 

Summar 

View from Willis Tower

Looking at the skyline and architectural elements from the top of Willis Tower gives a different perspective of the city.

The view just before sunset

Lunch at Buddy Guy's

Listening to classic Chicago Blues at the legendary Buddy Guy's

The accoustic set at Buddy Guy's 

Wednesday Morning - Chicago Art Institute

Marci gave us a quick tour of some sections of the modern wing in the amazing Chicago Art Institute.  We also got to visit the retrospective exhibit of Roy Lichtenstein's work.

Marci with the class

Kara & Cortni discussing modern art in front of Joan Mitchell work

Tuesday

Beautiful Day - Walked to Millenium Park in morning

Marci walking the path in front of Art Institute

Self-guided tour of park

Playing with reflections in Cloud Gate sculpture

 Tour of Chicago Cultural Center after Lunch

Stained Glass Tiffany Dome at CCC

Dinner at Corcoran's Pub before a hilarious performance at the famed Second City comedy Improv Club - no pictures allowed at 2nd City - but here's Josh and Matt at Cororan's.

Gene Siskel Film Center

Here's the trailer to the film we saw at Gene Siskel Film Center tonight.  Interesting indie from Chicago director Jack Newell with local cast who improvised the scenes.  Director, producer and writer did a Q & A afterwards.

LeAnn having fun at Gene Siskel Film Center

Yummy Dinner at Tamarind's

Marci and I had duck soup - and Mochi ice cream for dessert.

Tamarind Duck Soup

Marci and Dotty Have Arrived with 20 Avila students!

7 hours on the train - then a quick bus ride - checked in at the Travelodge Downtown - whew - now to enjoy Chicago.