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For more information on Millennium Park, including a complete schedule of free concertsand events, please call 312-742-1168, visitwww.millenniumpark.org or stop by the Millennium Park Welcome Center,located in the Northwest Exelon Pavilion,201 E. Randolph Street.

City of ChicagoRichard M. Daley, Mayor

Chicago Department of Cultural AffairsLois Weisberg, Commissioner

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JOIN US AT FREE EVENTS IN MILLENNIUM PARK!Each year Millennium Park hosts hundreds of freeconcerts and events featuring talented performers andartists from Chicago and around the globe. Fromclassical, jazz, opera and world music concerts todance programs to visual arts exhibitions to family funand holiday activities, the programs presented in thepark are as diverse as the City itself.

For a complete l i s t of dai ly happenings inM i l l e n n i u m Pa r k , p l e a s e v i s i twww.millenniumpark.org or call 312-742-1168.

Select events held annually in the park are listedbelow*:

Guided Tours of the Lurie GardenSunday mornings from May through September

Visual Arts Exhibition on the Boeing Galleries (exhibition varies each year)Daily, May – October

Millennium Park Workouts on the Great LawnSaturday mornings, Memorial Day–Labor Day

Chicago Gospel Music Festival Friday – Sunday, the weekend after Memorial Day

Grant Park Music Festival (classical music concert series)Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings from mid-June through mid – August

Great Performers of IllinoisSelect Weekends during the summer months

Music concerts and dance performances in the Jay Pritzker PavilionSelect evenings from May – September

McCormick Tribune Ice Rink 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., mid-November through mid-March

*Many unique events take place in the parkthroughout the year and are not listed above. Pleasecheck the website for a complete list!

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Dear Friends:

Welcome to Chicago’s most remarkable new publicspace, Millennium Park. Millennium Park is more thana park; it is an unprecedented celebration of sculpture,architecture and landscape design that has wonacclaim from around the world. Since its opening onJuly 16, 2004, millions of people have experienced thepark’s amazing art and architecture, seen spectacularfree performances in the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, andenjoyed the breathtaking gardens.

We invite you to explore Millennium Park. From itsmajor pieces of public art, including Anish Kapoor’smonumental Cloud Gate sculpture and the JaumePlensa-designed interactive Crown Fountain, tospaces for quiet contemplation in the contemporaryLurie Garden, to the many free concerts and events inthe Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park is truly a“people’s park.”

Information about the many elements of MillenniumPark can be found in this guide, or by visiting theMillennium Park Welcome Center in the NorthwestExelon Pavilion. You are also welcome to take the audiotour of Millennium Park, which is available for freedownload on our website: www.millenniumpark.org.

Millennium Park is an exciting addition to our city thatwill delight residents and visitors alike for many yearsto come. We look forward to seeing you in the park.

Sincerely,

Richard M. DaleyMayor

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MILLENNIUM PARK HISTORYFrom the 1850s until 1997, the land occupied byMillennium Park was controlled by the Illinois CentralRailroad. Visionary Chicago leader Daniel Burnhamconsidered the railroad’s control of the area to be sountouchable that he developed the Grant Parkportion of his 1909 “Plan for Chicago” around it.

Thus the area, which was covered with unsightlyrailroad tracks and parking lots, remained a blight onChicago’s lakefront throughout the 20th century.

What is now Millennium Park was first conceived inlate 1997 with Mayor Richard M. Daley’s vision ofturning the area into a new public space for thepeople of Chicago. The original plan called for a 16-acre park and outdoor music venue in the traditionalBeaux Arts style of Grant Park. Over time, with thecommitment of the private sector and theinvolvement of world-renowned architect FrankGehry, the project evolved into an ambitiousundertaking featuring a collection of world-renowned artists, architects, planners, landscapearchitects and designers.

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MILLENNIUM PARK HISTORYFrom the 1850s until 1997, the land occupied byMillennium Park was controlled by the Illinois CentralRailroad. Visionary Chicago leader Daniel Burnhamconsidered the railroad’s control of the area to be sountouchable that he developed the Grant Parkportion of his 1909 “Plan for Chicago” around it.

Thus the area, which was covered with unsightlyrailroad tracks and parking lots, remained a blight onChicago’s lakefront throughout the 20th century.

What is now Millennium Park was first conceived inlate 1997 with Mayor Richard M. Daley’s vision ofturning the area into a new public space for thepeople of Chicago. The original plan called for a 16-acre park and outdoor music venue in the traditionalBeaux Arts style of Grant Park. Over time, with thecommitment of the private sector and theinvolvement of world-renowned architect FrankGehry, the project evolved into an ambitiousundertaking featuring a collection of world-renowned artists, architects, planners, landscapearchitects and designers.

Today, the 24.5-acre Millennium Park represents anunprecedented public-private partnership and hasbecome a thoroughly modern achievement forChicago in the tradition of its original founders.

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JAY PRITZKER PAVILIONFrank Gehry, winner of the National Medal of Art andthe Pritzker Prize for Architecture, applied hissignature style to this revolutionary outdoor concertvenue. The Pavilion stands 120 feet at its highestpoint, with a billowing headdress of brushed stainlesssteel ribbons that frame the stage opening andconnect to an overhead trellis of crisscrossing steelpipes. The trellis supports the sound system, spanning4,000 fixed seats, and the Great Lawn, whichaccommodates an additional 7,000 people.

The Jay Pritzker Pavilion is home to the Grant ParkOrchestra and Chorus and other free concerts andevents. It was named in memory of Chicago businessleader Jay Pritzker, who, with his wife Cindy,established the Pritzker Prize for Architecture in 1979.

AcousticsThe Jay Pritzker Pavilion’s revolutionary sound system,engineered by the Oak Park-based acoustics firmTalaske, consists of two unique systems workingtogether to deliver a superior outdoor listeningexperience. The sound reinforcement system providesclarity and amplification, while the acousticenhancement system delivers sound reflections thatresult in a three-dimensional auditory experience.

The concentric arrangement of speakers on theoverhead trellis combined with precisely timed digitaldelays creates the impression that the sound isarriving to all parts of the audience from the stage,rather than the speakers.

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“How do you make everyone — notjust the people in the seats, but thepeople sitting 400 feet away on thelawn — feel good about coming tothis place to listen to music? Andthe answer is, you bring them intoit. You make the proscenium larger;you build a trellis with a distributedsound system. You make peoplefeel part of the experience.”

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BP BRIDGEThe BP Bridge, Frank Gehry’s first, connectsMillennium Park with its neighbors to the east:Daley Bicentennial Plaza and Chicago’s lakefront.The winding Bridge provides incomparable viewsof the Chicago skyline, Grant Park and LakeMichigan.

Clad in brushed stainless steel panels, the BPBridge complements the Jay Pritzker Pavilion infunction as well as design by creating an acousticbarrier from the traffic noise below. Its gentle slopeallows easy access to all. The Bridge’s deck isconstructed from Ipe, a distinctive Brazilianhardwood known for its density and aesthetics. Thecomplicated structure of both the Pritzker Pavilionand the BP Bridge were engineered by the Chicagooffice of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP.

“Chicago, in my humble opinion, is, architecturally,the best American city traditionally, and just visually.

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LURIE GARDENDesigned by the team of Gustafson Guthrie NicholLtd (GGN), Piet Oudolf and Robert Israel,Millennium Park’s Lurie Garden pays homage toChicago’s motto, “Urbs in Horto” (City in a Garden).The Garden’s various elements refer to moments inthe history of the area, from its origin as a wildmarshland and years as a railroad yard, to today’svibrantly built environment.

The Lurie Garden reflects the City of Chicago'semphasis on environmental consciousness andpossesses several key elements that further thedevelopment of the City's green infrastructure. Theplanting design of the Lurie Garden was carefullycreated to include many plants that are native toNorth America — in fact, 2⁄3

rds of the Garden's plantsare natives. Using native plants provides habitat formany bird species and attracts beneficial insectsand butterflies. Like other green roofs in Chicago,the Lurie Garden acts as a storm watermanagement tool by reducing the water flowthrough the City's sewer system.

The Lurie Garden was a gift from Ann Lurie, in memoryof her husband Bob. Her gift includes an endowment,which is used to nurture and maintain the Garden.

Piet Oudolf’s visionIn one of his first American public commissions,world–renowned Dutch plant designer Piet Oudolfhas thoughtfully grouped perennial plants intostunning combinations, including plants that bothlook good and grow well together. His designconsiders each plant’s entire appearance, includinggrowth habit, leaf shape, flowering seed case andwinter silhouette. Developed over more than twentyyears at his home in Hummelo, Netherlands, Oudolf’sdistinctive style mixes native and non-native plantsto create minimal maintenance gardens that arevisually enjoyable and environmentally sustainable.

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Shoulder HedgeThe Garden is protected by the muscular form of theShoulder Hedge—a reference to the “City of BigShoulders”—which encloses the Garden on twosides and protects the perennial garden within. TheShoulder Hedge is defined and structured by a 14-foot-tall metal framework, or armature, that shapesseveral types of plant material into one monumentalHedge feature. As the Hedge grows, visitors canwatch the deciduous and evergreen trees developinto their full form. The armature will remain in placeto serve as a trimming guide for the Hedge.

SeamThe interior of the LurieGarden is composed oftwo adjacent platesthat appear to rise fromthe surface of the plaza.The two plates aredivided by a woodenboardwalk called theSeam, which is suspended over water. This recallsChicago’s first step to building itself out of its marshyorigins by raising wooden boardwalks over themuddy streets and sidewalks.

Dark PlateStrong, nostalgic, mysterious and cool, the DarkPlate references the early landscape history of thesite, once a wild shoreline and river delta with plantsthat thrive in the shade of its flowering trees. TheDark Plate bursts with lush, subtly toned vegetationthat immerses the visitor in a setting of unbridledgrowth, exuberant textures, and soft, filtered light.

Light PlateIn contrast to the Dark Plate, the Light Plate refers toChicago’s modern and artistic control of nature.Consisting of perennial plants that thrive in full sun,the Light Plate is bold, warm, dry and bright. In theperennial planting, bold patterns emerge andrecede over the seasons.

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Cloud Gate is British artist Anish Kapoor's first publicoutdoor work installed in the United States. The 110-ton elliptical sculpture is forged of a seamless seriesof highly–polished stainless steel plates, whichreflects the city's famous skyline and the cloudsabove. A 12-foot-high arch provides a "gate" to theconcave chamber beneath the sculpture, invitingvisitors to touch its mirror-like surface and see theirimage reflected back from a variety of perspectives.

Inspired by liquid mercury, the sculpture is amongthe largest in the world, measuring 66-feet-long by33-feet-high. Cloud Gate sits upon the AT&T Plaza,which was designed by McDonough Associates Inc.

How they did itThis extraordinary sculpture was achieved by firstusing computer technology to cut, roll and mill 168plates of 1/4-inch thick stainless steel, which werelater assembled on-site. The internal steelframework used to build Cloud Gate was thenlargely disconnected to allow the stainless steelshell of the sculpture to expand and contract inresponse to changes in the air temperature. InJanuary 2005, ironworkers began the painstakingprocess of welding, grinding and polishing eachseam out of Cloud Gate’s surface, giving the piece itsmirror-smooth finish. The process was completed inspring 2006.

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Millennium Park’s Boeing Galleries provide formalspace for public exhibitions. The Galleries, locatedon the mid-level terraces, are lined on either side bygraceful sycamore trees—a rarity in Chicago.Additional seating is provided by a series of blackgranite steps, matching the granite of the CrownFountain, along each Gallery's east side. A pre-castconcrete staircase connects the South Gallery withthe beloved Crown Fountain.

The Boeing Galleries were designed by Chicagoarchitects Harley Ellis Devereaux, with landscapedesign by Chicago’s Site Design Group.

The mission of the Boeing Galleries is to be ademocratic and compelling destination for modernand contemporary art, where visitors can directlyexperience the work and ideas of living artists,providing an historical, social and cultural contextof the art and architecture of our time.

CHASE PROMENADEA three-block-long walkway lined by nearly 200trees, the Promenade spans the center ofMillennium Park from Monroe to Randolph streets.Chicagoans and visitors are invited to enjoyexhibitions, festivals and other family events onthese eight acres of parkland. The Chicago firm ofMcDonough Associates Inc. were the architects ofrecord for the Chase Promenade.

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The Crown Fountain was designed by Spanish artistJaume Plensa in collaboration with the Chicagoarchitectural firm of Krueck & Sexton. Plensa derivedhis inspiration from the people of Chicago and thecity’s historic connection with water, including LakeMichigan and the Chicago River. The CrownFountain is a major addition to the city's world-renowned public art collection.

The Fountain consists of two50-foot glass block towers ateach end of a shallowreflecting pool. The towersproject video images from abroad social spectrum ofChicago citizens, a referenceto the traditional use of

gargoyles in fountains, where faces of mythologicalbeings were sculpted with open mouths to allowwater, a symbol of life, to flow. Plensa adapted thispractice by having faces of Chicago citizensprojected on LED screens and having water flowthrough an outlet in the screen to give the illusion ofwater spouting from their mouths. The collection offaces, Plensa's tribute to Chicagoans, was taken froma cross-section of 1,000 residents.

The LED lights used in the Crown Fountain are bothenergy efficient and cost effective. Light emittingdiodes (LED), when compared to traditionallightsources, consume less energy, require lessmaintenance, and have a longer life span.

The Fountain, which anchors the southwest cornerof Millennium Park at Michigan Avenue and MonroeStreet, is a family favorite. The water is on from mid-spring through mid-fall while the images remain onyear-round.

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McCORMICK TRIBUNE PLAZA

Located at the intersection of Michigan Avenueand Washington Street, the McCormick TribunePlaza offers visitors one of the best views ofChicago's famed Michigan Avenue streetwall. ThePlaza was designed by the Chicago firm of OWP/P.

From mid-November through March (weatherpermitting), the Plaza is home to a 16,000-square-foot ice skating rink. Admission to the skating rinkis free, and amenities such as skate rental, awarming lobby and public lockers are alsoavailable.

Park Grill The Park Grill, located on the east side of the Plaza,offers a variety of dining experiences in MillenniumPark. The 300-seat indoor restaurant features floor-to-ceiling views of the park. During the summermonths, the Plaza turns into the city’s largest al fresco dining venue with seating for 320. Reservations at the Park Grill can be made by calling 312-521-7275 or visitingwww.parkgrillchicago.com.

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Located on the corner of Michigan Avenue andRandolph Street and designed by OWP/P, the tree-lined Wrigley Square is an inviting open space forvisitors to relax on the lawn or stroll along paths.The Square is anchored by the MillenniumMonument (Peristyle), a nearly full-sized replica ofthe original peristyle that stood in the samelocation between 1917 and 1953. With its gracefulsemi-circular row of Doric-style columns risingnearly 40 feet, the Millennium Monument ties thepast to the present and supports the designation ofMichigan Avenue as a landmark district.

Etched in the Millennium Monument’s stone baseare the names of the 115 founders of MillenniumPark. These individuals, corporations andfoundations provided generous monetarycontributions for the creation and conservation ofMillennium Park.

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EXELON PAVILIONS: MILLENNIUMPARK WELCOME CENTER & GARAGE ENTRANCESThe four Exelon Pavilions, which use state-of-the-art technology to convert solar energy intoelectricity, are an integral part of Chicago's effortsto become the most environmentally-friendly cityin North America. Together, the Pavilions provideenough electricity annually to power theequivalent of 14 star-rated energy-efficient housesin Chicago.

The Northwest and Northeast Pavilions areminimalist black cubes designed by HammondBeeby Rupert Ainge Architects Inc. to complementthe neighboring Joan W. and Irving B. HarrisTheater for Music and Dance. In 2005, the NorthPavilions received a LEED® silver rating from theUnited States Green Building Council. TheLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design(LEED) Green Building Rating System providesstandards for environmentally sustainable design,construction, and operation.

The Northeast Exelon Pavilion, as well as the twoExelon Pavilions on the Park's south end, provideaccess to the Millennium Park Garage. The SouthPavilions were designed by architect Renzo Pianoto complement the Art Institute's future expansion.

Millennium Park Welcome Center/Northwest Exelon PavilionVisitors to the park are invited to make theMillennium Park Welcome Center their first stop.The Welcome Center is located at 201 E. RandolphStreet in the Northwest Exelon Pavilion. Open daily:fall/winter 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., spring/summer 9 a.m. -7 p.m. The Welcome Center provides Parkinformation, including maps and programschedules. For more information about tours ofMillennium Park, see page 51.

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HARRIS THEATER FOR MUSIC AND DANCE

Since its opening in November 2003, the HarrisTheater, designed by Hammond Beeby RupertAinge, Inc., has garnered critical acclaim for itsimpeccable sightlines and clear acoustics, rapidlybecoming the premier indoor venue to experiencemusic and dance in Chicago. Along with its superiortechnical capabilities, the non-profit Theater isdistinguishing itself by partnering with the non-profit performing arts groups using the facility.Through marketing, technical, and patron supportservices, the Harris Theater enables these remarkableorganizations to focus on what they do best—bringing the finest music and dance to the public.

Among the companies that have graced the Harrisstage and thrilled audience members are HubbardStreet Dance Chicago, Chicago Opera Theater,Music of the Baroque, Giordano Jazz DanceChicago, Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago,Vermeer Quartet, Chicago Children’s Choir, FulcrumPoint New Music Project, Apollo Chorus of Chicago,River North Chicago Dance Company and JazzUnites Inc. Organizations such as the Mexican FineArts Center Museum and The Dance Center ofColumbia College have used the 1,500-seatperformance space to present companies ofinternational renown including MerceCunningham Dance Company, Ballet Folklorico deGuadalajara, Lyons Opera Ballet and MariachiReyna de Los Angeles.

The Theater is located at 205 E. Randolph Drive,nextto the Millennium Park Welcome Center.

For a schedule of upcoming events, visit the websiteat www.harristheaterchicago.org or call the Theaterbox office at 312-334-7777. Box office hours areMondays through Fridays from noon to 6 p.m. andon days with performances, until curtain.

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Located at Randolph Street and Columbus Drive,the McDonald’s Cycle Center is a 300-space, heatedindoor bicycle parking facility that provideslockers, showers, bike repair, bike rental and otheramenities.

The Cycle Center was designed by the Chicagoarchitectural firm of Muller & Muller, Ltd. The rooffeatures translucent photovoltaic collectors, whichshade the glass roof while collecting energy.Additionally, the Cycle Center features gentleramps and low-incline stairs with wheel troughs,allowing for easy movement of bicycles betweenthe center’s multiple levels.

Bicycle parking spaces are available free of charge.Locker room and showers are available with bikeparking for a small fee (single day passes must bepurchased in groups of 10). Monthly and annualmemberships are also available.

The McDonald's Cycle Center, along with the City’s130 miles of bike lanes and 10,000 bike racks, helpsfacilitate the use of alternative transportation.Biking in Chicago is a viable option, as 60 percentof all trips made by Chicago residents are 3 miles orless. Bicycle commuting reduces the City’s fossilfuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.More bicycles on the road translate to improved airquality, less traffic congestion, and better health.

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LOCATIONMillennium Park is located in the heart of DowntownChicago. It is bordered by Michigan Avenue to the west,Columbus Drive to the east, Randolph Street to the northand Monroe Street to the south.

HOURSMillennium Park is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.(hours for sponsored City of Chicago special events may vary).

CONCESSIONSRefreshments are available for purchase on the west endof the Jay Pritzker Pavilion during concerts, at concessioncarts located along the Chase Promenade, and at the ParkGrill and Café on the McCormick Tribune Plaza.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONMillennium Park is located directly above the MillenniumStation with access to the Metra Electric and South ShoreLine trains and the Downtown pedway system.

For detailed travel information and schedules, call the RTATravel Information Center at 800-836-7000 or visitwww.rtachicago.org.

PARKINGThe Millennium Park Garage, located on Columbus Drivebetween Randolph and Monroe streets offers convenientparking 24 hours a day.

The garage is easily accessed from the Loop. Drive east onMonroe Street, turn north (left) on Columbus Drive to thegarage entrance ramp. At the bottom of the ramp, turnleft into the Millennium Park Garage.

From Lake Shore Drive, take the Monroe Street exit, turnnorth (right) on Columbus Drive to the garage entranceramp. At the bottom of the ramp, turn left into theMillennium Park Garage.

Rates: $13 for 12 hoursGarage information: 312-616-1544

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JAY PRITZKER PAVILIONFrank Gehry, winner of the National Medal of Art andthe Pritzker Prize for Architecture, applied hissignature style to this revolutionary outdoor concertvenue. The Pavilion stands 120 feet at its highestpoint, with a billowing headdress of brushed stainlesssteel ribbons that frame the stage opening andconnect to an overhead trellis of crisscrossing steelpipes. The trellis supports the sound system, spanning4,000 fixed seats, and the Great Lawn, whichaccommodates an additional 7,000 people.

The Jay Pritzker Pavilion is home to the Grant ParkOrchestra and Chorus and other free concerts andevents. It was named in memory of Chicago businessleader Jay Pritzker, who, with his wife Cindy,established the Pritzker Prize for Architecture in 1979.

AcousticsThe Jay Pritzker Pavilion’s revolutionary sound system,engineered by the Oak Park-based acoustics firmTalaske, consists of two unique systems workingtogether to deliver a superior outdoor listeningexperience. The sound reinforcement system providesclarity and amplification, while the acousticenhancement system delivers sound reflections thatresult in a three-dimensional auditory experience.

The concentric arrangement of speakers on theoverhead trellis combined with precisely timed digitaldelays creates the impression that the sound isarriving to all parts of the audience from the stage,rather than the speakers.

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TOURSThere are a variety of opportunities to learn more aboutMillennium Park. From May 25 through October 31, theMillennium Park Greeters offer free guided park visits forparties of 10 or less at 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Daily toursmeet at the Welcome Center. Visitors may sign up for atour in advance at the Welcome Center.

The self-guided Millennium Park audio tour is available forcomplimentary download into your personal MP3 playeror computer from the park website. Audio tours of thepark are available for rental for $5 at the Shop at theCultural Center, located at 77 E. Randolph Street.

Throughout the year, visitors are invited to takespecialized guided tours of the park. Specialized toursgenerally feature a specific area of the park, such as theLurie Garden, or include information related to a certaintheme, such as the park’s enviromental innovations.

Information about all Millennium Park tours, including dates and times, can be found onlineat www.millenniumpark.org or by calling 312-742-1168.

PATRONS WITH DISABILITIESMillennium Park is fully accessible to all patrons. Thefollowing services are available: free wheelchair loanslocated in the Millennium Park Welcome Center,sponsored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital,integrated spaces for wheelchair seating in the JayPritzker Pavilion, wheelchair accessible restrooms andassisted listening devices, dispensed at the Pavilion’ssound booth.

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