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The second century begins Summer 2017 2 | navypier.com Contents 30 20 10 16 # # # # How To GetTo Navy Pier 42 Pier Partners –Directory 40 The Food Experience 36 Fall Culture 34 Chicago Shakespeare The Yard at 30 A CommunityofSupport 26 Fast Facts 24 A SustainabilityModel 20 The RollingStones Exhibitionism– 16 Summer Calendar Pier Programming and 10 Pier Romance 9 The People’s Pier 6 Letter fromtheCEO 5

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A Letter from the CEO… A Letter from the As Navy Pier enters its second century this summer, I want to reflect upon not only the qualities that make the Pier a beloved the Pier a beloved make that upon not only the qualities reflect to I want this summer, century second its Pier enters As Navy Pier. the People’s it but also what makes many, to civic space the world all over from guests welcoming destination, the Pier as a cultural embrace to locals I invite Chicagoan, As a lifelong Daniel Burnham and urban planner what architect exactly This is experiences. ever-changing and uniquely Chicago and offering gather could and tourists locals where of respite a place in his 1909 Plan of Chicago… when he imagined this space envisioned city. the bustling escape to on the lakefront It also enabled the Pier jewel. this lakefront reimagine to the opportunity in 2011, it afforded a nonprofit Pier became When Navy year-round. of Chicago the vitality and showcases celebrates that district cultural world-class a purpose as fulfill its better to This community. the Chicago to provide can we experiences thinking of unparalleled always are we life, to bring our mission To and educational cultural, for as platforms which will serve Park, Bros in Polk Lawns the Performance introduce summer we’ll on Live communities; of the LGBTQ celebration a family-friendly such as Pier Pride, events free Marquee programming. artistic iconic gallery featuring Natkin, a photo with Paul and All-Access Beer Garden; in the Miller Lite series music and dance the Lake! and band photographer native Chicago by captured and experiences, moments intimate most Stones’ of The Rolling images Natkin, will surprise and delight guests. Paul I everyone. offer Pier has something to the People’s the globe, or across the street down from are of whether you Regardless lifelong own your create visit to to this summer and will be inspired programming about the Pier’s reading enjoy hope that you’ll memories. Pier! Navy the new to Welcome Marilynn Gardner Pier Navy and CEO, President

Fifth Third Bank. Member FDIC. Fifth Third Celebration. Navy Pier Centennial Navy proudly supports the supports proudly Fifth Third Bank Fifth Third 6 | navypier.com Reimagining aChicago IconforitsSecondCentury unparalleled –and thedesign has of thecountry’s largest lakes is complex structure builtonone in successfully designing this The ingenuity andforesight architect Charles SumnerFrost. Chicago andwas designed by Burnham inthe1909Planof architect andurbanplannerDaniel Navy Pierwas envisioned by CEO ofNavy Pier. Marilynn Gardner, president and success for years to come,” says a vital publicspace andcommercial reimagining itto ensure itremains a jewel, andonewe must protect by for oursecond century. Navy Pieris reshaping itinto somethinggreat “We are taking whatwas goodand near andfar. educate andconnect communities – The Pierisbeingupdated to excite, as aspectacular cultural destination. Chicago’s premier urbanwaterfront redevelopment thatisreinvigorating the midst ofatransformative The nonprofit landmarkisin Navy Pierisuppingits cool factor. By Lesley M.Cheers The People’s Pier spaces, andproviding anarray of with visuallyappealing gathering guests to thefamed waterfront lens. Themission: to reconnect through abroader, more modernized journey, lookingattheattraction on apurposefulandambitious nonprofit, Navy Pierhasembarked evolution. Since becoming a physical andprogrammatic old landmarkthrough amassive 2011, isspearheading the101-year redevelopment planadopted in The Centennial Vision, astrategic but elevating itto thenext level. not onlyhonoringBurnham’s vision inception, andyou’ll seeNavy Pier Fast-forward 100years from its the University ofIllinoisatChicago. and served astheoriginalhomeof expositions andfairs, Chicago Fest recreation, Navy pilottraining, been usedfor commercial shipping, its openingin1916,thePierhas named it‘thePeople’s Pier.’ Since population andheaffectionately interaction for thecity’s diverse for recreation, commerce andsocial by Burnhamasausefulcivicspace The lakefront treasure was imagined undoubtedly stood thetest oftime. record-breaking attendance ofnearly notice. Last year, Navy Pier hit comes to life, peopleare taking As thePier’s Centennial Vision housekeeping andguest services. the-job experience infood service, with Navy Pierstaff to gainon- is alsoaPierpartner. Students work center for students withdisabilities, Occupational Academy, atransition all call thePierhome. Southside Shakespeare Theater andWBEZ Chicago Children’s Museum,Chicago Navy Pierkeeps goodcompany. As amission-driven organization, beyond,” says Gardner. forward destination inChicago –and community-focused, culturally We strive to bethepremier again to getinspired andconnected. visitors alike chooseover andover the place Chicago residents and us every day –to make thePier options. Thisiswhatmotivates many cultural andentertainment “We know ourcity offers upso a uniqueChicago experience. educational programming that offers artistic, cultural, environmental and place. good gathering eyecandy, Great architecture and urbandesign firm. renowned New York-based landscape Field Operations (JCFO), aworld- a design team ledby James Corner collaboration between Navy Pierand spaces istheproduct ofa The redesign ofthePier’s outdoor connectivity to thewater. city’s famous skyline andstronger provide unobstructed views ofthe Bold, contemporary openspaces lake pavilions welcome guests. lined andstructurally stunning beauty. Less-cluttered, clean- complement thePier’s natural The updated physical renovations ICONIC ARCHITECTURE. more isyet to come! transformation istaking hold–and 9.3 millionguests. Thespiritofthe

as thePier’s green front door. created the13-acre parkthat serves transformational gift,which has support withtheirgenerous and a precedent for philanthropic The Polk Bros. Foundation set of birds. of waves, schoolsoffishandflocks the fountain mimics themovements more than150programmable jets, new, interactive water feature. With and Plaza welcomes guests withits Bros Park. ThePolk Bros Fountain heart –enjoying thefountain inPolk from young kidsto thoseyoung-at- pitter-patter ofsplashingwater – day, andyou’ll hear giggles andthe Stroll thePieronawarm summer A WELCOMING FRONT DOOR. truly great publicspace.” and iconic celebration ofChicago —a it into anewly sustainable, authentic diverse constituency andtransforms that enriches theexperiences ofits for reimagining thePierinaway “The Centennial Vision sets thestage to spectacle,” James Corner says. Chicago to theLake, to culture and unique opportunity to reconnect spaces presents awonderful and “The design ofNavy Pier’s public THE BEST VIEW INTOWN. Oscar award inlandscape design. certification, theequivalent ofan the first-ever Gold-level SITES efforts were recently awarded dock. ThePier’s sustainable redesign new green infrastructure alongthe Pier, thechanges have created avast sourced from within50miles ofthe groves oftrees andnative plants, all to LEDlightinginFestival Hall,to that recycles captured rainwater storm water managementsystem Navy Pier’s redevelopment. From a impressive andlaudableaspects of Sustainability isoneofthemost COMMITTED TO GREEN. Pier!” say, “Wow, Ican’t believe thisisNavy a guest whohasn’t visited inawhile seating areas, andyou’ll likely hear promenade lined with trees and social famous SouthDock,now agracious Continue walking down Navy Pier’s to heights ofnearly 200 feet, the of Chicago’s cultural fabric. Soaring Chicago skyline andatreasured piece inspired by aniconic partofthe additions istheCentennial Wheel, Among themost popularnew

7 navypier.com | | navypier.com 8 | navypier.com world-class architectural teams, configuration developed by the and adaptive design and aflexible focuses onresourceful, sustainable the world. Thevisionfor thetheater new trend intheater architecture to opens thisfall andwillintroduce a Shakespeare Theater. TheYard performance venue for theChicago into adramatic, innovative third Skyline Stage isbeingtransformed too. Just east ofPierPark, theformer Theatergoers are seeinganupgrade ELEVATING THESTAGE. destination. that lure guests to thenew dining Burger Barare amongtheeateries Brown SugarBakery andDMK Tavern, BigBowl, Porkchop, Lalo’s, hospitality. Local favorites like Tiny culinary innovation andpassion for options reflect Chicago’s spiritof vastly improved food choices. The a strong contemporary vibewith former SouthArcade now exudes design firm,thediningarea inthe globally recognized collaborative Commissioned by Gensler, a Navy Pier’s new Food Experience. Indoors, guests are immersed in A CHICAGO SPIN. DINING WITH million riders. year, theWheel hasalready drawn 1 summer fireworks. Inits inaugural view thePier’s twice-weekly free Aon provides acoveted vantage pointto with enclosedgondolas,theWheel Lake Michigan.Openyear-round 360-degree views ofChicago and Wheel offers guests unparalleled,

Navy PierMission Statement: Navy PieristhePeople’s Pier, accessible to all. truly thePeople’s Pierandremaining and imaginative ways —makingit will continue to beanimated innew stages, lawns andindoorspaces ahead, thePier’s plazas, parks, theater collaborations. Looking fitness classes anddance and art installations, live musicseries, events includinginteractive public engaging, free programming and for more. Navy Pierhasintroduced programs keep guests coming back a premier destination, thePier’s spaces andenhance its status as the Piercreate idyllicgathering While thephysical changes at WITH APURPOSE. Navy PierIMAXatAMCTheater. Museum andimprovements to the enhancements to Chicago Children’s and theFamily Pavilion include Renovations to theCrystal Gardens dining andentertainment district. Pier’s East Endwillanchoranew boutique hotel located toward the add to thePier’s allure. A220-room Additional future enhancements will WHAT’S AHEAD? Architecture. based Adrian Smith+Gordon Gill UK-based Charcoalblue andChicago- dynamic andeclectic experiences through partnerships and Chicago’s lakefront treasure, welcoming allandoffering

programs that inspire discovery and wonder.

are limitless,” says Gardner. combining these great civicassets community. Thepossibilities for economic vitality andcultural continuing to beapartofChicago’s enhancing theguest experience and old landmarkislaserfocused on vibrant andreenergized 101-year- all Chicagoans to joinus.This programmatic evolution andinvite to work toward ourphysical and second century, we willcontinue one. AsthePiermoves into its “Navy Pierisinacategory of to realize its fullpotential. partnerships andphilanthropic gifts continues to seekgrants, corporate this nonprofit cultural destination and transformational renovations, ahead withits mission driven focus but it’s blazinganew path.To forge destination hasyet to berealized – The fullpotential ofthisiconic serenely beautiful water. acres extending nearly amileinto other city intheworld boasts 50 tapestry ofneighborhoods.Andno does. Noothercity hassucharich and culinarystars quite like Chicago city produces performing arts talent resource for thecommunity. Noother This isNavy Pierasacivicspace and Editor and publisher, Newcity Brian Hieggelke What’s notto love aboutthat? waters make gentlewaves against aninfinite bluehorizon. until we reached theendofPierandgrabbed abench,spendinganhouror sosippingandtalking andwatching the the SouthDocktoward thevast bluewaters ofLake Michigan. Thefurtherwe walked, thethinnercrowds became, mainstay inNorthCenter for almost two decades. We ordered acouple oflocal craft beers to goand walked east along you’d expect to findinoneofChicago’s trendy neighborhoods, that’s because itis—theoriginalTiny Lounge hasbeena our bikes over to thePier. We madeourway to thestrikingly designed Tiny Tavern which,ifitlookslike thekindof place On anunseasonably balmy Aprilday thisspring, my wife (who isthatsamegirlfriendfrom 1978) andIdecidedto ride inviting to outingswithoutchildren too. Like adate. it’s become thekindofplace you’ll want to visitmore regularly. Andwhileit’s still very family friendly, it’s now especially better restaurants, amajornew cultural initiative and,now, anopportunity to buyacocktail andcarry itaround withyou, fresh, clean contemporary design, withamajorfocus onsustainability, thatreflects asophisticated urbanmilieu. With Now, thePierisfinishingupits centennial celebration with another reinvention. The carnival vibeisgiving way to a THE REKINDLING endemic charmsthathadsoenchanted meonce. pleasure best consumed inmeasured doses. Andso, like somany longromances, Istarted to take for granted thePier’s cues present inits appearance to thevery pacingoftheexperience. Carnivals may beoneoflife’s pleasures, butthey’re a been designed like acarnival, withacascade ofoverstimulation inevery sense, from thefoods beingsoldto thevisual Before long,thenovelty wore off. ThePier seemed sooriented toward tourists thatitoffered little foruslocals. Ithad THE SEPARATION the family was from out-of-town. vendors. Itquicklybecame Chicago’s top tourist attraction, andaplace for ourspecialfamily events—especially when the Crystal Gardens, theChicago Shakespeare Theater andahost ofrestaurants andvisitor-friendly shopsandfood its then-vacant docks.In1995,thePierwas reborn inacomprehensive renovation thatintroduced theFerris wheel, Over thenext few years, Imoved to thecity andsaw thePierfrom timeto time, for theartfair oronabike rideon THE COURTSHIP crowd and,most ofall,thePieritself instilled animpression ofthegrandeur ofwhatacity could andshouldbe. skyline, itwas love atfirst sight. For thisimpressionable teen, thebreadth ofthe event’s offerings, theenergy ofthe separate stages featuring anamazinglywiderange ofmusicgenres, allframed by magnificent views ofChicago’s then little-known andkind-of-decrepit, kind-of-wonderful oldplace for thebrand new ChicagoFest. With sixteen I metNavy Pierinthesummerof1978, asahigh-schoolstudent from thesuburbscoming withmy girlfriendto this THE CRUSH in thisspecialpublication we’ve collaborated withNavy Pierto create. our second honeymoon, sparked by thereimagining oftheChicago landmarkthat’s underway, onethatyou’ll read about I’ve hadalonglove affair withNavy Pier. Like alllifelong romances, we’ve hadourupsanddowns. But we’re ready for Pier Romance

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9 navypier.com | | navypier.com 10 | navypier.com prepared to enter its second century: were outlined astheiconic landmark Centennial Vision, two clear goals status in2011anddeveloped its When Navy Pierassumed nonprofit arts andcultural destination. entertainment district andultimate a world-class nonprofit institution, destination israising its profile as vision inplace, the popularlakefront reinvigorating andforward-thinking year lifespan. Now, withanew, many iconic festivals over its 101- or inthesky, thePierhashosted scale spectacle events onthe water From food to live music,to large- Chicago’s renown asafestival city. history inarts andculture. Itspurred programming, withadeep-rooted been aspace for diverse public In fact, Navy Pierhasalways But we hopethatthey willnow. mind whenyou thinkofNavy Pier. the words thatimmediately come to programming. Perhaps thosearen’t Arts. Culture. Free, dynamic By MichelleT. Boone The PierUps ItsArtsandCulture Game Pier Programming called for tactical partnerships and leaders, thenew arts framework scene, aswell asnationalthought involved inthelocal arts andculture and thecandid feedback ofthose Informed by thePier’s strategic vision arts anddiscovery framework. process to establish acomprehensive Plan, embarked onastrategic inspired by Chicago’s 2012Cultural To address thisquestion, Navy Pier, else inthecity. experiences unparalleled anywhere of offering dynamicandeclectic spaces to fulfillthePier’s mission beautiful andvisuallyinspiringpublic ask —how we can best usethese We have asked —andcontinue to evolution isnow underway. completed, the Pier’s programmatic much ofthephysical redevelopment guests whovisiteach year. With focus to themore than9million programming withaChicago-centric year-round arts andcultural public space; andto offer expanded, a bolder, greener, more contemporary to reimagine andreinvent thePieras of philanthropic partners, such as possible withthefundingsupport Of course, free programming isonly free for all. fitness and recreational offerings, interactive publicartinstallations and music, dance, theater andcinema,to expressions, intheform oflive programs thatrange from creative will continue to seeaseries ofpilot So far, Pierguests have seenand Navy Piercan. a location asuniqueandaccessible as offerings of our city in a way that only elevating thevery best cultural Chicago-centric experiences, and mission ofcurating andproducing key players into thefold, drivingour best align withourvision,inviting and establishing partnerships that have beencharged withidentifying engagement officer at Navy Pier, I of chiefprogramming andcivic In thenewly created position Chicago hasto offer. and showcase thebest ofallthat collaborations thatwould highlight the 50thanniversary ofthegift initiative, asChicago celebrates of thecitywide “Year ofPublic Art” major projects identified asapart “Impulse” was oneof thefirst throughout its visit to Chicago. illuminated large-scale seesaws swarmed thesetof15musical and big hitamongPierguests, who from Montreal proved to bea internationally acclaimed installation of thePolk Bros. Foundation. The of allages, thanksto thegenerosity experiences now available to guests prime example oftheinteractive Park earlier thisyear, served asa that thePierwelcomed to Polk Bros “Impulse,” thepublicartinstallation mission. for otherdonors whoshare inthis forward andsettingaprecedent catapulting theprogrammatic vision and engagingexperiences, further its publicspaces withcreative expanded thePier’s ability to activate known as Polk Bros Park —butalso space atthePier’s gateway —now transformed the13-acre green $20 millionlegacy giftnotonly exemplary andgame-changing the Polk Bros. Foundation. Their enjoy allsummerlong. clouds thatguests ofallages can daily, creating sculptural floating interactive sculpture that ”erupts” Park, theinstallation isamassive Roger Hiorns.Located inPolk Bros by internationally acclaimed artist Retrospective View ofthePathway” the publicisinvited to experience “A art atthePier. Starting inlate June, continue to embrace works ofvisual installations inthefuture asguests to welcoming many more public to “Impulse,” Navy Pierlooks forward Following theoverwhelming response community murals inthecity. piece recognized asoneofthefirst “The Wall ofRespect,” theseminal Plaza andthe50thanniversary of the Picasso sculpture attheDaley Soak upthesightsandsoundsof Chicago onthecity’s frontporch. Laugh, play,create andlearn. Inspire andbeinspired.

come inJulywhenNavy Pierofficially programming of thesummerwill Perhaps themost exciting green space. Yoga inPolk Bros Park’s tranquil for allfitness levels —and Sunset — ahigh-intensity workout session evening aspartofRushHourFitness will offer classes every Tuesday From Juneto September, Navy Pier fitness and yoga classes each week. Clubs andVibeUP to offer free has teamed upwithFitness Formula from Aprilthrough May. ThePier continued asSpringinto Action from February through March and this year asResolution Revolution fitness series, whichkicked off with thepublicisNavy Pier’s new Another program thathasresonated

11 navypier.com | | navypier.com 12 | navypier.com a six-week children’s live music with Institute ofChicago; Wiggleworms, a weekly jazz series withtheJazz Shakespeare Theater; Water Colors, in partnership with theChicago Project; Shakespeare inthePark, with theChicago HumanRhythm rhythm andtap fest inpartnership the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance; a a Latin/Caribbean concert with of Folk Music;“NocheCaribena,” conjunction withOldTown School to theCity,” aconcert presented in “Hillbilly Highway: Country Comes with Columbia College Chicago; Blues Camp for Kids,inpartnership Performance Lawns include Chicago and collaborations inthePolk Bros Other exciting summer offerings friends or couples enjoying date nights. an ideal summeractivity for families, movies alongthelakefront, makingit film series will feature water-themed evening through August, thefree Festival. Offered every Monday with theChicago International Film film series presented inpartnership launch ofWater Flicks,aneight-week to thisnew outdoor venue withthe Navy Pierwillintroduce programming lake andthecity’s majestic skyline. against theiconic backdrops ofthe expression, withits stages set new publicspaces for creative will beoneofthecity’s most dynamic capabilities, thePerformance Lawns state-of-the-art soundandlighting park. Featuring two stages and Lawns atthesouthendof Pier Programming Old Town SchoolofFolk Music. Sundays are for thesweet sounds of different local bands each week, and Fridays and Saturdays willfeature various musicstyles at PierDance. On Thursdays, learn to dance to courtesy ofBuddyGuy’s Legends. and sway to soothingblues music, Labor Day. OnWednesdays, swing Sunday from MemorialDay to music every Wednesday through series featuring different genres of Garden, afree live musicanddance the Lake!” attheMillerLite Beer are invited to experience “Live on has beenreinvigorated. Guests space ontheeast endofthePier program atthepopularlakefront Day. Andaclassic entertainment from MemorialDay through Labor every Wednesday andSaturday Aon SummerFireworks series have come to love, suchasthe existing programming thatguests The Piercontinues to buildon throughout theseason. live performances andprograms as auniquestage for many other amateur to professional —aswell celebration ofmusicians—from for Make MusicChicago, acitywide to PierPark. Itwillserve asasite staircase linkingtheSouthDock the architecturally stunning grand the Pier, includingtheWave Wall, activating other spaces throughout Navy Pieralsolooksforward to and more. Old Town SchoolofFolk Music;

This isthe Inspire andbeinspired. porch. Laugh,play, create andlearn. sounds ofChicago onthecity’s front experiences. Soakupthesights and cultures. Immerse yourself innew in town. Engagewithdifferent in oneofthemost serene settings Master your downward-facing dog a summerflicknext to the water. of-a-kind artinstallations. Enjoy yourself. Interact withrare, one- a local musicianorbecome one someone else’s artistic gift.Support lakefront stage, orexperience globe. Share your talent onour organizations across thecity and and collaboration to artists and of life, andacall for partnership guests andaudiences from allwalks Consider thisanopeninvitation to it —come experience itfor yourself. the word. Butdon’t take my word for the People’s Pier, inevery senseof all. Now more thanever, Navy Pieris gem sospecial.Ittrulyisaplace for That’s whatmakes thislakefront are free andopento thepublic. Celebration onJuly15—allofwhich 24, andNavy Pier’s 101st Birthday Lakeview neighborhood—onJune Pride celebration outside ofthe on June21,PierPride —thelargest the SummerSolstice Celebration excitement to thePierthissummer: Key specialevents addeven more new Navy Pier. July 15 July 14 July 13 July 12 July 9 July 8 July 7 July 6 July 5 July 4 July 2 July 1 June 30 June 29 June 28 June 25 June 23 June 22 June 21 June Concerts July Concerts Live OntheLake! Pontarelli • TheRightNow •Nick MER’s MusicShowcase and theBenchPress Laura Joy •Rod Tuffcurls Mango Instructor •Jugo De John Kattke Melody Angel•Brother Growler Sanctified Grumblers • Lightnin’ Boys Wheeler Band•TheMagic Night Elixer •Charlie Alex Kates andLate Sun Stereo •Mr. Blotto Chicago HouseMusic Quinn Sullivan Anthony Moser• Banned PriSSillas •Wedding the Homestead •The Andrew Leahey and The Wandering Boys Deep Fried PickleProject • Banquet •Tinsley Ellis Hyperplane •Beggars Billies Dirk QuinnBand•Trippin’ Snoopy King•Euphony Sochat &TheSpecial20s Trayce Eileen•Morry Big Sadie •ShooBooty Circus The Shades •LibidoFunk DeMangol Instructor •Jugo Vino Louden •GuyKing

August 12 August 11 August 10 August 9 August 6 August 5 August 4 August 3 August 2 July 30 July 29 July 28 July 27 July 26 July 23 July 22 July 21 July 20 July 19 July 16 August Concerts Review • Lovewhip •Boy Band MER’s MusicShowcase Pearls Mahone•Stache Nicolle Wood •Fat Babies Rodio Jimmy Nick• Breezy Monique Quartet Outfit • Typhanie The Lawrence Peters Congregation •Bumpus Subhi •The Mike &Joe Righteous Hillbillies • Instructor •Euphony Youngblood Nick Bell•Sheryl Willy Dynomite Los Vicios dePapá • Committee •Rocks Off Weathersby •Soul Marvin “Maestro” Mank NSass •97Nine Queens Tina Go-Go•TheLittle Rogers Joanna Connor •Jamiah The PresentElders Go Out•BrotherEl& Lindsay andtheLights Bombay • Breezy Rodio •Dr. The Strapping Owls Rendition Samba Edilson Lima•Chicago Rob Blaine•JoeMoss Costa Trio Volo Bogtrotters •Dill

September 4 September 3 September 2 September 1 August 31 August 30 August 27 August 16 25-26 August August 24 August 23 August 20 August 19 August 18 August 17 August 16 August 13 September Concerts

Enjoy thesights andsounds Wednesday through Sunday concert series attheMiller of live musicwithafree Lite BeerGarden every Bella’s Bartok Simpleton &Cityfolk • Showcase the Bands-Finalists Bitter Jester Battle of The Town Pants • TheCrane Wives • Mountain DeerRevival CANDLES Supernaturals •16 Bassel &The Samba Edilson Lima•Chicago Band Special 20s•NuBlu Morry Sochat&The Abraham Mellish Big Angry Fish • Sam Cockrell Band The BlueCoast Band• Anniversary Leinenkugel’s 150th Snoopy King•Euphony Baker Brooks Melody Angel•Wayne Coalition •Lamajamal Booty Movement AJ GhentBand Unity •BillyStrings Hairbangers Ball Ginger Road • Santana Instructor •Cecy Sam Cockrell Band The BlueCoast Band• Jugs Cielito Lindo•Bones

13 navypier.com | | navypier.com 14 | navypier.com June Events Independence Day. p.m. inPolk Bros Park. Allfitness levels are welcome. Note: There willbenoclasses onTuesday, July4inobservance of Tuesday from 6p.m. to 7p.m. attheWave Wall andSunsetYoga withVibeUP every Tuesday from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 Navy Pier’s free fitness series continues thissummerwithhighintensity workouts withFitness Formula Clubevery FITNESS every Monday evening through theendofAugust. Lake Michiganservingasthebackdrop. Starting July10, grab ablanket orlawn chairandcatch awater-themed flick Navy Pieristaking movies intheparkto awholenew level, offering afree eight-week filmseries inPolk Bros Park, with WATER FLICKS select days –andSundays are for theeclectic soundsofOldTown SchoolofFolk Music. Dance. Fridays andSaturdays willfeature various live musiceach week –includingTheRolling Stones cover bandson soothing blues, courtesy ofBuddyGuy’s Legends. OnThursdays, learn to dance to different genres ofmusicatPier Miller Lite BeerGarden every Wednesday through Sunday, starting May 26.OnWednesdays, swing andsway to the Enjoy thesights andsoundsoflive musicalongthelakefront asNavy Pier hosts afree concert series atits popular LIVE ONTHELAKE!AT MILLERLITEBEERGARDEN synchronized to TheRolling Stones soundtracks to coincide with“Exhibitionism–TheRolling Stones” atNavy Pier. from MemorialDay weekend through LaborDay weekend. Every Saturday through July29, thefireworks willbe Enjoy theAon SummerFireworks, Navy Pier’s free signature fireworks series, every Wednesday andSaturday evening AON SUMMERFIREWORKS artistic performances, LGBTQ wedding ceremonies, specialprogramming, aparade alongthelakefront andmore. Join Navy Pierfor thelargest Pride celebration outside oftheLakeview neighborhood,featuring afullday oflive music, PIER PRIDE Summer Calendar Sat, Jun24 Pier Pride Wed, Jun21 Celebration Summer Solstice Tue, Jun6,every Tuesday Sunset Yoga Tue, Jun6,every Tuesday Rush HourFitness Saturday Every Wednesday and Fireworks Aon Summer Natkin All Access withPaul Ongoing programs: Debuting June21 the pathway” retrospective view of installation: “a Roger Hiorns’art July Events September Events August Events Tue, Jul18 Blues Camp Sun, Jul16 Latin JazzFestival Sat, Jul15 Birthday Celebration Navy Pier101st Wed, Jul12 Water Colors Every Monday Water Flicks Tue, Jul4 Celebration Fourth ofJuly Every Wednesday – Sunday Beer Garden Live ontheLake! attheMillerLite Fri andSat, Sept1and2 Great American Lobster Fest Continues through Sept4 Aug 24 and25 Thu andFri, Pier Prance Sun, Aug 20 Hillbilly Highway Sun, Aug 13 Noche Caribbeana Tue, Aug 8 ASM Youth Showcase

Jul 26-28 Park Shakespeare inthe Sat, Jul22 Beat Box Wed, Jul19 Tap Fest Closes Jul30 Natkin All Access withPaul programs: Ongoing Sunday Every Wednesday – Garden the MillerLite Beer Live ontheLake! at programs: Ongoing

Sept 16-Jan 2018 Chicago Architecture Biennial Sept 13-17 EXPO Chicago Sat, Sept2 Aon SummerFireworks Every Tuesday Sunset Yoga Every Tuesday Rush HourFitness Saturday Every Wednesday and Fireworks Aon Summer Sunday Every Wednesday – Garden the MillerLite Beer Live ontheLake! at Every Monday Water Flicks Every Tuesday Sunset Yoga Every Tuesday Rush HourFitness Saturday Every Wednesday and Fireworks Aon Summer

15 navypier.com | | navypier.com 16 | navypier.com understood how filmmakers, the Stones. Thebandhasalways that have longbeen hallmarksof and senseofpublicspectacle title suggests theboldness, sexuality with theworld around them.Thevery dynamic interaction oftheStones The Rolling Stones” chronicles this their own vision.“Exhibitionism: that surrounding culture to enliven surrounding them,butto draw on music thathelpsshapetheculture is theirability notmerely to make and thrived aslongthey have the Rolling Stones have survived century. Oneimportant reason that core values for more thanhalfa current andintensely trueto its managed bothto stay vibrantly the creative life ofabandthathas complex thematicexploration of now open atNavy Pier, offers a “Exhibitionism: TheRolling Stones,” By Anthony DeCurtis The RollingStonesRockthePierThisSummer Exhibitionism began performing around London in When thenascent Rolling Stones The band’s longevity isremarkable. its history. entity, enrichedbutnotentrapped by It rightlyviews thebandasaliving immediacy oftheStones’ music. exhibition captures thecontemporary succeeding generations offans. The that musicandhaskept italive for around themhashelpedanimate relationship withthecreative world they’ve done, buttheirdynamic beaten attheheart ofeverything the events oftheirtimes. Musichas context, never seemingdivorced from and moved inathree-dimensional have continually looked outward how its musicisheard. TheStones to how thegroup isperceived and could allmake essential contributions host of gifted musical collaborators — fashion designers —notto mentiona photographers, visualartists and wherever they could findone. “beautiful dump”)and hustled gigs (Richards described theplace asa flat at102 Edith Grove inChelsea together inalegendarilysqualid and guitarist BrianJones roomed London, whenheandRichards he says about thoseearly days in to putyourself backinto thattime,” band’s ongoingevolution. “You have takes amore expansive view ofthe “borrowed time”well, MickJagger Though thebandhasusedits on borrowed time.” really. Inthatsensewe’re still living Keith Richards says. “It’s incredible, alone withtheStones,” guitarist expect itto last until50myself, let absurd; itwas inconceivable. “I didn’t like thislengthoftimewas notjust band would last anything remotely 1962, thenotionthatarock ’n’ roll “Exhibitionism” Makes ItsChicago Debut Prepare for A BritishInvasion— Navy Pierisalso setto host specialfireworks synchronized to on tour. the mainexhibit, highlightingiconic moments oftheStones Exhibitionism, thegalleryisacomplementary sneak peekof Natkin. Free andopento thepublicthroughout thespanof captured by Chicago native andbandphotographer, Paul The Rolling Stones’ most intimate moments andexperiences, Natkin Among themany exciting additionsis centerpiece for Chicago’s diverse arts andcultural scene. transforming thevenue into anaccessible, year-round enhanced offerings are partofNavy Pier’s Centennial Vision, to provide guests anauthentic,Pier-wide experience. The free programming throughout theduration oftheexhibit Navy Pierisactivating the50-acre cultural destination with To celebrate andcomplement thearrival ofExhibitionism, , afree photo galleryfeaturing 30iconic images of All-Access withPaul

navypier.com. a package, call (312)595-5300 ore-mail navypierevents@ merchandise; andmore. For more information orto book discounted food andbeverage packages; Exhibitionism with theoptionto host theevent onascenic rooftop terrace; for each guest; access to aprivate space for upto four hours, and can include:General Admission orVIPAdmission Ticket Exhibitionism experience. Various packages are available viewing event inaprivate space atthePierto enhance their opportunity to host anexclusive pre- orpost-exhibit In addition,Navy Pierisoffering attendees the exciting exhibit’s runinChicago. Exhibitionism-themed deals andpromotions duringthe are gettinginontheexcitement aswell, offering special Beer Garden onMay 27, July1and29. Pierpartners to featuring Rolling Stones cover bandsattheMillerLite The Rolling Stones songtracks onselect nights, inaddition

17 navypier.com | | navypier.com 18 | navypier.com and theengineer. just themusicianandproducers guests.” Normally, thesession was says, “You goingto have some coming into my session, andnobody I’m like, “Whatisthis?” You know, When Isaw themwiththeirlonghair, and hecarried uptheirinstruments. was downstairs whenthey drove up, that day (for) anaudition.Muddy come upstairs; they came to Chess Muddy Waters hadhelpedtheStones in thestudio.” ThenIfound outthat because Isaid,“Idon’t neednobody a few records. Ialmost gotangry, best to play somethingso Icould sell but me, because Iwas tryingmy vocal boothrequired nobodyinthere lined upagainst thewall. Mylittle session these guys walked inand tall. Andrightinthemiddleofmy man withheelsontheirboots this two 45s. Ihadnever saw any white studio doing four songs,whichwas Stones, Iwas intheChess Records The first timeImetthe Rolling By BuddyGuy RiffsontheRollingStones’Buddy Guy BluesRoots Exhibitionism Stones’ version.” not playing it,butyou’ll play the Wolf, MuddyandSonny Boy. You’re said, “Here’s thesamesongdoneby some otherrecords to thestation and Chess brothers took theoriginaland great blues songs, andoneofthe station was playing theirversion of After theStones gotsobig,a radio (Williamson). Waters, LittleWalter andSonny Boy blues players …Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy The Chess brothers hadthegreatest show here called “Shindig!”andthey For example, they hadatelevision person haddone. popular thanany African-American and theBritishmadeblues more Muddy Waters (or) Howlin’ Wolf was, people inAmerica didn’t know who Little Walter andme. Alotofwhite for openingupthedoors for Muddy, But Igotto give theStones thecredit stomped. “Ican’t play that,” hesays. records, puttheminthegarbageand He saidthediscjockey looked atthe opening upthedoorsforMuddy, Little Igot togivetheStonescredit for course, Ididn’t know they were that whole tour throughout Europe. Of asked usto openfor themfor the played withtheStones, in1970, they The first timeJunior Wells and I time andjust didn’t know.” “This isnotnew. You haditallthe But theStones came inandsaid, like Louis Jordan (and) LittleRichard. waist up,” because hewas shaking waist down. Igotto show you from told him,“Ican’t show you from Ed Sullivan Show,” andEd Sullivan Presley gotsobighewent on“The they was tryingto keep itaway. Elvis being played by African-Americans — children to know thatthemusicwas white America didn’t want their I don’t like to getinto it,butIthink they lethimbringalongHowlin’ Wolf. Mick agreed to dotheshow onlyif the Stones to come to dotheshow. went outoftheirway tryingto get Walter andme. Wolf, Walter, myself, noneofus were know, man, it’s Chicago.” Muddy, blues andthey were allsaying, “You 1965, everyone was listening to the When Ifirst went to Englandin that ever played. they’re thegreatest rock ’n’ roll band because peoplestill love themand they were doing,they diditright, I learned alotfrom them.Whatever pay for my Chevy to becleaned, but for it.” At thetimeIcouldn’t even over therestaurant, andthenpay out thewindow andthrow food all what they do. Just drop televisions to getfamous, Buddy, you gotto do recall thename, said,“Ifyou want throw plates andsomeone, Idon’t tear itup!Ontheplanethey would his restaurant because they would the owner would have to remodel dinner, andwhenthey would finish wild atthetime. We would goto

appreciate it. I know Ido. things they have saidaboutus.We famous andsay some ofthegood these guys were goingto beso level. Ididn’t have theslightest idea in Chess, they just took itto another thank them.After they showed up that Ijust (don’t know) how Iwould music thatIhave dedicated my life to But theStones didsomuchfor the blues untilwe heard you.” didn’t know aStrat could play the with EricandBeckthey told me, “We a Strat, andafter Ibecame friends I went to England, I’d walk outwith the audience was black.Later, when didn’t realize 99.9 or100percent of Wolf, Muddyandallofusplay, they blues would come andlisten to the a lotofthewhite kidsplaying the when EricClapton and JeffBeckand cop. Ilaughaboutit now, because face inablues clubithadto bea 25th, 1957, whenifyou saw awhite company. Iarrived September the because thatwas thebigrecord in Chicago, andwe migrated there born inChicago. Chess Records was

19 navypier.com | | navypier.com 20 | navypier.com the next 100years. Theframework Vision redevelopment framework for as majorpillars ofits Centennial sustainability andgreen practices Navy Pierboldlyembraced operating officer. says BrianMurphy, thePier’s chief into more ofanopen,green oasis,” a commercial, mostly concrete space clutter andsimplifywhathadbecome with thelake. So, we soughtto de- with each other, withthecity and “This isaplace where peopleinteract an eco-friendly destination. responsibility to setaprecedent as a year, thePiertakes seriouslyits venue thatdraws millionsofvisitors for Chicago. Asagloballyrecognized leaving a natural, sustainable legacy manmade jewel iscommitted to land, lake andriver converge, this the Midwest. At theplace where now oneofthegreenest spots in of Lake Michigan,Navy Pieris Surrounded by thebluewaters By JonKaplan The Modernization ofa101-year-old Landmark A ModelofSustainability committed to realizing Burnham’s More thanacentury later, Navy Pier clouds seemto meet.” away to thehorizon, where water and great unobstructed view, stretching where thepubliccould enjoy “one relaxation. Hedreamed ofaspot and community, recreation and more thanaplace ofcommerce original name).Hewanted itto be of MunicipalPierNo. 2(Navy Pier’s plans” whenhecalled for the creation In 1909, Burnhammade“nolittle Burnham more thanacentury ago. by legendarycity planner Daniel in keeping withthevisioncrafted friendly publicspace was very much a contemporary, environmentally new one. Redeveloping thePieras It was anambitiousgoal, butnota environmental programming. in bothits facilities andits future showcasing sustainable practices impact theenvironment, while opportunity. ThePiercould positively on theGreat Lakes asaunique recognized thePier’s prominence principal incharge oftheproject. landscape architect and JCFO explains Sarah Weidner Astheimer, and addedpermeable surfaces,” utilities, cutinholes for new trees century. We, for example, rewired making itfunction better for the21st the Pier’s historic infrastructure and “A bigchallengewas working with for avariety ofactivities. public spaces thatguests could use natural resources butto create team wanted notonlyto conserve its broadest sense. JCFO’s design by considering sustainability in design firmapproached theproject landscape architecture andurban Operations (JCFO). Thisacclaimed submitted by James Corner Field sweeping andinspiringdesigns The Pierchosethesustainable, dynamic 21st century destination. a tired 20thcentury venue into a find apartnerwho could transform international design competition to anniversary, thePierheldan vision. Asitapproached its 100th results were impressive. and sustainable materials. The conservation, andlocally sourced spaces, water andenergy renewed emphasisongreen JCFO’s design strategy placed etc.,” sheadds. logistics ofdrop-off, transit, traffic, pedestrian experience amidst allthe access to thecity, prioritizingthe — visualaccess to thelake, physical and city. Afinalchallenge was access with spectacular views ofthelake simplicity andits amazing context legible design thatembraces clarity, cluttered andcongested to astrong, moving from aplace thatwas overly ramps, planters andfurnishings— kiosks, stages, structures, carts, Dock’s jumbledaccretion ofpoles, “Another big challenge was the South the Pierinamuchmore social,civicway… With theredesign, weare seeingpeopleuse • Theswitch to LEDlights inFestival • Theteam partnered withthe • Thedesigners reimagined • JCFO expanded andredeveloped a of Lake Michiganeach year. tons ofstormwater sedimentout designed to save as much made ofrecycled material. Thisis regionally manufactured pavers feet ofpermeable, locally sourced, pavement with43,000 square Unilock company to replace worn approximately 200trees . public promenade, linedwith would showcase amore open, spine” for thePier, which the SouthDockasa“green fountain andperformance lawns. Bros Park, features aninteractive This space, now known asPolk the Pier’s welcoming front yard. 13-acre green space to serve as 1.5 of Navy Pier. Marilynn Gardner, president andCEO institutions around theworld,” says Pier amodelofsustainability for our concerted efforts to make Navy honor andinspires usto continue “The SITES certification is agreat guests annually. destination visited by millionsof the demandsofbeingaworld-class surrounding environment, despite Pier’s commitment to preserving its the industry. Judges praised the SITES certification, amilestone in in theworld to earn Gold-level redesign became thefirst project Navy Pier’s sustainability-focused be bothhistoric andaward-winning. Those achievements turnedoutto • ThePieralsoreduced trash waste diverted from thelandfill. in 2016,whichequals diversion to landfills by 16percent lighting energy reduction. Hall resulted inan 80 percent

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21 navypier.com | | navypier.com 22 | navypier.com the plan. members and staff to help implement professionals, nonprofit board sustainability experts, environmental Group composed ofcivicleaders, Group andaSustainability Working formed aSustainability Advisory community. Navy Pieralsohas water, waste, transportation and footprint intheareas ofenergy, reducing thePier’s environmental Sustainable Master Planfocuses on thriving urbanspace. Its 30-Year long-term goalsto remain ahealthy, Vision. ButthePierhasaspirational, of PhaseINavy Pier’s Centennial This award marked theculmination 2016 RecyclingEffortsResultedIn... A ModelofSustainability kw hours ofelectricity saved 378,731 1,626 trees saved success isits current sociallife. “The truetestament to thePier’s sees thebenefits ofthoseefforts: JCFO’s Weidner Astheimer already planting anenvironmental legacy. Navy Pieriswell onits way to truly arts andcultural programming. guests through aninnovative slate of even plansto raise awareness among convention vendors andattendees. It its partners, aswell asmeetingand environmental awareness among will encourage sustainability and agenda outreach effort. ThePier exciting next step willbea“green” But perhapsthePier’s most yd gallons ofgasolinesaved 3 oflandfillspace saved 1,569 1,419 people actively enjoying thespace.” focused. Soit’s very exciting to see was overcrowded andcommercially weren’t really possible whenthePier how socially vibrant Chicago is,but Park. Allofthese activities showcase water atthefountain inPolk Bros Bros Park, children interacting with the Grand Stair, artshows inPolk gatherings andexercise classes at the platforms, new celebratory scheduled performances populating End ofthePier, impromptu and on thechaiselounges attheEast more social,civicway —relaxing people usethePierinamuch With theredesign, we are seeing gallons ofwater saved gallons ofoilsaved 457,577 34,509 PEPSI and the P epsi Globe are registered trademarks of Pe psiC o, Inc. 24 | navypier.com in 2016.Nearly 70% Navy Pierwelcomed arecord-breaking Wheel to local nonprofits in2016. free rides ontheCentennial Navy Pierdonated 10,000 businesses. 22 are local, Chicago-area and snackshopsto choosefrom. Navy Pierhas32 Not justfortourists public events ofallvarieties. in 1916:asapremier venue for private and east end,continues to beusedlike itwas The Aon Grand Ballroom, onthePier’s they didin1916. embedded terra-cotta reliefs appear just as but theoriginalterra-cotta towers and passageway isnow apedestrian entrance, the Pieronits west end.Theoriginaltrolley The Head Houseistheformal entrance to Grand Ballroom. sites: theHead HouseandtheAon Navy Pierishometo two historic landmark Architecture for more than100years. Pier hasbeenpartofChicago’s skyline urban plannerDaniel Burnham,Navy Originally envisioned by architect and Navy PierispartofthefabricChicago By Kristin Young andGenesis Villarreal Navy Pier:Fast Facts uniquerestaurants were from Chicagoland.

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locals are free might surpriseyou. It’s recently undergone amassive watching. fireworks, and (of course) first-rate people curves form astepped gatheringspace for cultural performances, Wheel are iconic features oftheSouthDock’s new design. Its dramatic The vistas, andsparklingreflections ofLake Michigan. New Lake Pavilions ontheSouthDockprovide vendor space, shaded Sycamores sourced withina50-mileradius ofthePier. beneath aleafy canopy ofnewly planted MarmoMaples andAmerican The Pier’s renovated SouthDockinvites guests to lingerandunwind and enhance guests’ connection withLake Michigan. Modern updates to thePier’s architecture includeefforts to declutter Chicago’s Polk Family. Polk Bros Park , a13-acre multi-usespace namedinrecognition of Navy Pierconsists of50acres ofwaterfront space, including transformation —andit’s more thanjust theWheel. Think you know Navy Pier? Whatyou don’t know Wave Wall and integrated POLK BROS PARK Wave Stair at the base of the Centennial It contains more than10,000 to connect allcomponents. 8,000 pounds 992,080 pounds. The wheelweighs The wheelhas21spokes, the 42 gondolas. each, to support bolts

That Wheel,though! The sixlegsare 120’ new Centennial Wheel (100%success rate!) 74 during the1893 World’s Fair. Chicago isthebirthplace oftheFerris Wheel other thingsthatare 198feet tall. skyline. Needsomecontext? Here are some Wheel isanimposingpresence ontheChicago At nearly 20stories (198 feet), theCentennial and… Navy Pier? Vegas, Street, Bourbon restaurant, andshake aleg. ordering your drinkfrom any Navy Pier in hand.Just request ato-go cupwhen nearly amileoflakefront, adultbeverage in Chicago where guests can (legally) walk Little known fact: Navy place Pieristheonly 36,376 poundseach. Thecenter hubof marriageproposals have occurred onthe the wheelmeasures 104’above deckand weighs more than36,000 pounds 2017 Chicago Bulls combined heightofthe Twice thetotal statues 3.96 Picasso lions 23 ArtInstitute deep dishpizzas 198 large Giordano’s hot dogs 396 Chicago-style inlengthandweigh . or shootthroughtheplantstoframe yoursubjectinthespace’s lusciousgreenery.” Pro-tip: “Consideradifferent perspectivethaneyelevel.Getlowtocapture thefoliage above, views oftheskyline…infleeting golden hour.” ofdayiskeyinthislocation.Sunsetandeveninggivethemostspectacular Pro-tip: “Time lake views totheeast.Here, yourChicago doghasneverlookedbetter!” Pro-tip: “Two phenomenalviews forthepriceofonewithstunning cityviews tothewestand views allaround.” locationwastailor-made foryourphone’sPro-tip: “This panorama function.With amazing daiquiri from ChangoLoco, next door. picture, butthetoweringviews are.” you standbetweenthecamera andthereflective surface.Thatway,yourcamera isn’t inthe see peopletakingpicturesPro-tip: “Ioften inthereflection, butthebestshotshappen when or atheidizeiger.com. home city. View her work onNavy Pier’s website, onInstagram at@heidizeigerphotography based inChicago wholoves sharingher uniqueperspective onNavy Pierandherbeloved Thanks to HeidiZeiger for sharingherInstragram pro-tips. Heidiisa freelance photojournalist Top FiveInstagram-Worthy SpotsatNavy Pier nckstagram) it.” Ferris Bueller, “If you have the means, we highly recommend ticket and photo—will give you views for days. To paraphrase includes scheduled boarding time, plush seats, and souvenir experience—which whole BOTTOM?(freaking)The GLASS a has Gondola VIP the And Gondola? CentenniVIP - a the has Wheel al that know you Did Insta-famous: the For No. 1:VIPGondolaonthe Centennial Wheel FOMO. delicious truly some friends your give to that’ssure snaps food your for backdrop stunning a offers locale this west, the to Streeterville and Center Hancock John the of view breathtaking a Boasting garages. parking the of east just dock, north quiet the on away tucked is Pier the on spots For the foodie: One of the best (and best-kept secret) photo No. 2:NorthOverlook selfie. Wheel Centennial obligatory the on take stylized cool, a for Beans”— “Navy the as Pier the around affectionately known Park— Pier in chimneys steel stainless the of reflection the in crewyour Snap Chicago. in metallic mug to place only the isn’t Gate Park’sCloud Millennium guru: shot group the For No. 3:Navy Beans inPierPark sunset. at panorama kaleidoscopic the capture to vicinity dinner, the here.After found in yourself be park can city the of views best the of some kidding: not we’re but photo,awesome an stage to placeglamorous most the like For the skyline enthusiasts: A parking deck might not sound No. 4:West Parking Garage Rooftop Instagram-worthyan or with mojitosceneComplete the um. atri- glass six-story gorgeous, a beneath fountains dancing Navy in year-round Pier’sCrystalfeatures Gardens, treeswhich liveand palm 80 vibe tropical a stage can you Luckily, you probably can’t jet off to the Caribbean any time you celebrity, want. A-list an you’re Unless adventurer: urban the For No. 5:Crystal Gardens (Photo: ella.brii) (Photo: justmemisael) (Photo: nopunachieved) (Photo: farazmaliik_)

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25 25 navypier.com | | | navypier.com navypier.com 26 | navypier.com for students ages 18-22whoface South Side. It’s atransition center high schoollocated onChicago’s working atNavy Pier. SOA isapublic Occupational Academy (SOA) with specialneedsfrom Southside Watkins isoneofseveral students my disability.” They judgemefor my ability, not They make mefeel like Ifitin. Chicken. “Employees are helpful. restaurants, includingBigCity at several ofthePier’s partner says the 22-year-old, an employee at thePier. Ican seeanddo alot,” “I like working here, Ilike working been thecase for Jawan Watkins. made better. Andthat’s certainly place where lives are enrichedand leadership wants Navy Pierto bea residents inauthenticways. Pier support Chicago’s communities and its game–identifyingways itcan as anonprofit, thePieriselevating memories thatlast alifetime. Now, For 101years, Navy Pierhascreated By JonKaplan A Life-AlteringPartnership andCommunityofSupport Southside Occupational Academy as Englewood andChatham. That, challenged neighborhoods,such young adults live ineconomically have opportunities otherwise. These experiences to thosewhomay not communities andprovide enriching Pier’s commitment to give backto partnership was apartofthe employment to thestudents. The with SOA andoffer volunteer first cultural destination to partner In 2015,Navy Pierbecame Chicago’s real-world experience. internships andacquire valuable students to landcommunity-based classroom helpprepare the culinary classroom andgreenhouse shop, grocery, custodial classroom, room, laundryroom, café, retail life skills.Theschool’s dishwashing receive training invocational and with specialneeds.Thestudents environments for young adults staffed to provide realistic learning city thatare speciallyequippedand SOA is oneofthefew schoolsinthe autism andintellectual disabilities. developmental challenges, including even describe how wonderful the to meandmy students. Words can’t Bojan. “Navy Pieropened its doors and guest services aswell,” explains rooms. They work infood services They clean restrooms andlocker and chairs andhigh-touch areas. custodial tasks. They clean tables at thePier. They assist thePierin “I have 12students thatvolunteer undertaking any jobthey’re given. sporting smiles andenthusiastically quiet ones wearing bluepolo shirts, They’re easy to spot.They’re the sees themworking atNavy Pier. she talks aboutherstudents and of gratitude, prideandjoy when kids.” Shewells upwithtears a passionate supporter of“her advocate for theprogram and Teacher Sharon Bojanisatireless neighborhoods. rarely ever lefttheirhomes ortheir never traveled aloneontheCTA and been downtown. Afew, infact, had had never visited thePieroreven meant someofthese students coupled withtheirdisabilities, compassion atNavy Pier…theyprovide “We havebeenmetwith openarmsand principal Joshua Long. “Sometimes, very open-minded,” addsSOA “Everyone atNavy Pierhasbeen students’ horizons. camaraderie, andeven broaden the an opportunity for fellowship and by Pier restaurants, for example, offer school. Thethemedlunches provided have by sittinginaclassroom ina experiences they would nottypically The Pierprovides students with lunch to usonadailybasis.” of therestaurant partners donate on-site classroom for us,andmany self-worth inmy kids.Iteven builtan The Pierhasinstilled dignity and welcomed andsupported them. Pier hasbeento us.Thestaff has environment theyneedtosucceed.” our studentswiththenurturing give backto ourcommunity. We organization, we strive to serve and the People’s Pier. Asamission driven Navy Pier. “Navy Pierisknown as Marilynn Gardner, president andCEO, program issospecialto us,” says hard-working young people. This “It isajoy andpleasure to host these environment they needto succeed.” our students withthenurturing Their employees have provided and compassion atNavy Pier. We have beenmetwithopenarms causing strain ontheemployees. taking away from thecustomers or function in aninternship, whilenot provide supportto helpthem of students into abusiness and it can be abigaskto bringagroup attendant. (2)SOA graduate ChrisLyons works for Aramark atNavy Pier. (1) SOA student Jalean Slaughter works for thePierasanattraction (3) SOA graduate Jawan Watkins helpsprep food.

responsibilities of work, whilethe can getajobandhandlethe students withspecialneedswho group consists ofhigh-functioning positive attitude. The“independent” punctuality andtheimportance ofa as well aspersonal grooming, behaving inacourteous manner, eye contact, greeting peopleand learn “soft skills,” suchasmaking hold ajob. Theprogram helpsthem “supervised” group are notready to of participants. Students inthe The SOA program hasthree levels ability to work inareal-world setting. in theirinternships andhave the hired eightstudents whoexcelled program ismore thanjust talk. Ithas Navy Pier’s enthusiasm for the the Navy Pierfamily.” We are proud to have themaspartof their positive attitudeandwork ethic. These young peopleinspire uswith all peopleinoursociety have value. we hopeto setanexample ofhow opening ourdoors to this program, environment for allguests. By a place thatprovides awelcoming also want to beasafe haven and

27 navypier.com | | navypier.com 28 | navypier.com take them. He’s awesome.” “If you can clone12more ofChris,I’ll unsolicited, enthusiastic endorsement. at Aramark, isquickto offer an Steve Spillar, Lyons’ manager Navy Pierletme come here.” been late. Ilove working here because myself,” says Lyons. “Ihave never pay my phonebill.Ican take care of job. Ihelpmy mompay bills,save, “I hadnothingto do. Now, Ihave a the red shirt of an Aramark employee. SOA’s blueshirts, heproudly sports the Pier’s common areas. Instead of Lyons cleans tables andchairs in professional services for thePier. which provides custodial andother works 25hours aweek for Aramark, public transportation by himselfand he could be. Now, henavigates mom worried abouthow independent used to be scared oftheCTA andhis of Navy Pier. Notlongago, Lyons the SOA program andtheopenness remarkable turnaround, thanksto to make eye contact, he’s hada Although he’s shy, quiet and reluctant He hasautismspectrum disorder. So does 21-year oldChrisLyons. work ethic. the Pier. They have anincredible 20-year-olds clean restrooms at are intheindependentgroup. The Trevon Turner andJames Sangster to reach thatlevel. bit more observation andsupervision “semi-independent” group needsa Southside Occupational Academy Food Experience —BigCity Chicken, restaurants inthePier’s new Chicago and makinglemonadefor three cleaning dishes, prepping food Jawan Watkins spendshisshifts hired orplanto hire SOA graduates. Margaritaville andMcDonald’s have Slice, Giordano’s, Jimmy Buffett’s City Chicken, Frankie’s Pizza by the Dog, BigBowl Chinese Express, Big Pier partners, including America’s Pier hashadarippleeffect. Several The students’ success at Navy working here.” gifts,” explains Slaughter. “I’m proud mom andgrandma, andgive them I getto buyclothes andhelpmy “It’s fun.It’s great beingwithpeople. inside Winter WonderFest. the mini-golfandobstacle courses the ride. Thispast winter, heworked riders andassisting themonandoff week, greeting Centennial Wheel attendant. Heworks 20hours a employed asaNavy Pierattraction from theSOA program, he’s already 20-year-old hasnotyet graduated co-workers inPierPark. Thoughthe praise from hissupervisors and Jalean Slaughter receives similar “They makeourorganizationbetter,“They and theyrepresent thebestinus.” represent thebest inus.” our organization better, andthey Navy Pier’s Gardner. “They make Pier employees andguests,” says brightens thelives ofallNavy people intheirblueshirts, it “Whenever we seethese young overcome theirdisabilities.” their abilities andhelpingthem independent. ThePieriscelebrating have meaning. They’ve become a feeling ofself-worth. Theirlives not beingjudged.They now have and safe here. They know they are teacher. “Mystudents feel athome and love thePier,” says Bojan,their a purposenow. They love working to do, once they graduate. They have not have to sitathomewithnothing “Jalean andtheotherstudents do yourself. Ican work,” says Watkins. do something.You have to believe in let somebodytell you thatyou can’t “Keep pushingyourself anddon’t shift to ensure he’s never late. regularly arrives two hours before his thankful for thisopportunity thathe Big Bowl andFrankie’s. He’s so Notes InDesign CC 2017 None Scale Print Printed Saved Created Date Version # Clients:NAVY Path Document PIER:NP-JOBS:NP-P...ewCity_NonPro t_8x10_5_v7_R2.indd File Name Publication Bleed, 4/C, Ad, Print #NPP-21833 Job Guide Custom City New Pier Navy None 5-24-2017 11:47 AM 11:47 5-24-2017 5-24-2017 11:48 AM 11:48 5-24-2017 7, r2 7, NPP-21833_NewCity_NonPro t_8x10_5_v7_R2.indd 5-24-2017 10:53 AM 10:53 5-24-2017 programs. It’s your Pier, Chicago. Come seeitinanew light. guests annuallywithfree programming, including aseries ofart,wellness andcultural itself, offering dynamicexperiences for allto enjoy. Navy Pier serves more than9million nonprofit, we’re transforming thePier’s programming to reflect thediversity ofthecity Navy PieristhePeople’s Pier. Now moving into its second century asamission-driven SPECIAL THANKS TO OURPARTNERS: For more information,visitnavypier.com Logos w Polk Bros.ai (66.28%) Bros.ai wPolk Logos 1136 (CMYK; 26.41%), ppi; Sponsor 2017 NP 100%), Logo_Vert_Tag.psd NP-NFP_Print_5_3_2_pro le_v3_4C_v2_FLT.psdLinks

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T:10.5 in T:10.5 B:10.75 in B:10.75 30 | navypier.com merges uniquedesign andinventive for each production. TheYard scale andorientation envisioned configurations to match theunique and audience, offering flexible fixed relationship between artist The Yard redefines the traditional, A new kindofartistic platform, Navy Pier. create anexpanded campus on Together, thethree theaters will Upstairs atChicago Shakespeare. Theater andthe200-seat theater home to the500-seat Courtyard Shakespeare’s existing building— spaces ontwo levels to Chicago connecting through adjoininglobby is afullyenclosedindoortheater The Yard atChicago Shakespeare surprise audiences onevery visit. September 2017, willadaptand theatrical platform, openingin venue. Thisinnovative, flexible a third, year-round performance construction isnearly complete on ways. Just outside thetheater doors, Navy Pierisexpanding inexciting Chicago Shakespeare’s homeon By Alida Szabo and Hannah Kennedy The Yard Bringsa“State-of-the-Imagination” Theater Chicago Shakespeare Theater well asbroaden its audience. service to students andteachers as Shakespeare Theater to deepen its Now, TheYard willenableChicago all ofthiswork. Navy Pierhaslongstrained to house company’s current artistic homeon international work inChicago. The and istheleading producer of programs for 40,000 students operates extensive education performances of19productions, annually produces asmany as650 Award®-winning company, which in 1986—hasevolved into aTony the theater —whichwas founded executive director Criss Henderson, director Barbara Gaines and Under theleadership ofartistic to 850. to suitaudience capacities from 150 upright —thatcan bereconfigured size ofa double-decker busstanding audience seating towers —each the design: asetofninemoveable The Yard features afirst inflexible theatrical space. project, creating aone-of-a-kind technology inalow-cost, rapid-build in Brooklyn, New York. Also leading newly openedSt. Ann’s Warehouse Theatre of Great Britain andthe Shakespeare Company, theNational include venues for theRoyal whose recent pioneeringprojects consultancy firmCharcoalblue, UK-based theater andacoustics The designers include award-winning partners. assembled ateam ofbest-in-class performance venue, thetheater vision ofanext-generation To realize Chicago Shakespeare’s provocative ways.” future audiences insurprisingand us to dream biggerandengage impulses. Itoffers the volume for theater thatwilladaptto artistic been designed asafun,responsive time we approach it.TheYard has recalibrate aplaying space each us thefreedom to reconfigure and new kindofvenue, onethatallows says Gaines. “TheYard willoffer a artistic ambition ofourcompany,” generation theater makers orthe space would notserve next- but we knew thatafixed theatrical “We’ve longneededathird theater, use builtbeneath the iconic white auditorium “box” for year-round design incorporates afullyenclosed Shakespeare’s current facility. The Stage, adjacent to Chicago components oftheformer Skyline Yard’s adaptive design repurposes entirely new construction, The economically sustainable than More environmentally and education andentertainment.” it into aworld-class resource for an existing facility andtransform economical approach can revitalize demonstrates thatacreative, yet Shakespeare Theater. “TheYard executive director ofChicago of theater makers,” says Henderson, artistic visionof thenext generation and adaptto theyet-to-be-known theater, thatwillbeableto respond “This isa‘state-of-the-imagination’ the world. Saudi Arabia —thetallest buildingin designers oftheJeddahTower in the Waldorf Astoria Beijingand American Architecture award for Architecture, winnerofthe2015 top firm Adrian Smith+Gordon Gill the design team isChicago-based elements: theadaptive reuse ofan of TheYard comes from anumberof Henderson adds,“Theuniqueness time ofday. of opacity dependingonsunlight and energy costs by varying thedegree will significantly reduce glare and lenses usedineyeglasses), which SageGlass® (akin to transition lobby wall features electrochromic reused. Thestunning, two-story backstage supportspaces are being tent. Theexisting stage houseand Chicago Shakespeare Theater -courtesy Chicago Shakespeare. Adrian SmithGordon GillArchitecture Audiences willcome to “expect flexible theater venues inthe world. The Yard willbeoneofthemost with theTheater’s work.” that patrons have come to associate broadly diversified programming Chicago Shakespeare’s signature, from intimate to large-scale; and number ofseating configurations, the flexibility to accommodate a contained audience seating towers; the first-of-its-kind moveable, self- existing theater space onNavy Pier; The Yard Interior Theater -c.Adrian

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31 navypier.com | | navypier.com 32 | navypier.com Compressed airskidtechnology to ensure patron comfort andsafety. components andsprinklersystems is connected to anetwork ofHVAC extensive theatrical technology and technology. Each tower houses Here’s where design meets space to becompletely flexible. seating towers thatwould allow the design ninethree-story moveable napkin, Hayles’ team proceeded to Inspired by asketch onacocktail attending aconference inTexas. to Henderson andHayles while Stage tent onNavy Piercame structure undertheSkyline The idea ofbuildingatheater world’s first.” partnered ontheproject. “Thisisthe and acoustics consultancy firmthat Charcoalblue, theU.K.-basedtheater Andy Hayles, managingpartnerof and thecircle can bemoved,” says every singlepartofthebalcony “There isnoothertheater where reconfigured for each production. as TheYard’s audience towers are by thevisionofeach creative team and actor willbenewly redefined The relationship between audience the unexpected” witheach visit. productions for young audiences; new plays andmusicals; engaging of Shakespeare’s plays; acclaimed continue: audaciousimaginings tradition ofartistic excellence will all three venues. TheTheater’s Shakespeare willoffer shows across the 2017/18 season, Chicago Once TheYard opensduring with amodernsensibility. “The Yard” is a historical reference raw, world-class space itdefines, the forward-thinking, surprising, newest performance venue. Evoking personality ofChicago Shakespeare’s engaged withactors. Itreflects the theaters where theaudience actively to thearea inElizabethan-era The name“TheYard” isanod expansive, four-story playing space. corridors before entering TheYard’s bridges into aseries oftheatrically lit into theauditorium, patrons cross Yard’s lobby. Walking from thelobby lakefront asthey pass through The changing views ofthecity andits Audiences willexperience ever- between productions. people to reconfigure the towers from theground, allowing two 35,000-pound tower millimeters (imagine aminihovercraft) lifts each as aperformance by agroup of will frame Shakespeare’s story Courtyard Theater, theproduction an all-woman company. Inthe the Shrew,” whichwillfeature Shakespeare’s “TheTaming of Barbara Gaines’ reimagining of personal experiences, including timeless stories, andup-close-and- artistry, fresh interpretations of promises to deliver compelling The Theater’s 2017/18 season connect Chicago to theworld. and international imports that Tower Fabrication, courtesy Chicago Shakespeare unexpected” witheachvisit. Audiences willcometo“expectthe artists inChicago. amplify thevoices ofLatinotheater Center, CLATA aimsto celebrate and the International LatinoCultural the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance and National MuseumofMexican Art, Founded by analliance between the Upstairs atChicago Shakespeare. to beannounced, inthetheater with aLatinAmerican production, International LatinoTheater Festival, Alliance (CLATA) inits inaugural with theChicago LatinoTheater Chicago Shakespeare thenpartners flexible performance space. wire artistry staged inTheYard’s blend ofdance, acrobatics, and high- of “TheToad Knew,” atranscendent Thierrée for alimited engagement cirque nouveau superstar James the theater welcomes backFrench For thefirst timein over adecade, passing the19thAmendment. suffragettes in1919, onthe eve of debut inthisCourtyard Theater Shakespeare Theater directorial the rightto rule. Making herChicago a face-off over jealousy, religion and and Mary, QueenofScots, clashin Shakespeare’s QueenElizabeth I newly adapted by Peter Oswald, In Schiller’s “MaryStuart,” additional students andteachers. extended runwillserve thousandsof production inTheYard, where its student audiences inanew magical comedy to family and Dream” introduces Shakespeare’s Shakespeare! “A MidsummerNight’s In 2018,theabridgedShort of slavery. a city thatisdebating theabolition Othello, sendingshock waves across actor whosteps into therole of follows ayoung, blackAmerican in 1833 onLondon’s West Endand story “Red Velvet,” whichtakes place Griffin will stage the compellingtrue Next intheCourtyard Theater, Gary the timeto dream bigagain. theater makers ofthefuture. Now is audiences oftoday butalsoto the looks notonlyto theartists and With TheYard, Chicago Shakespeare possibilities ofTheYard. artistic geniuswiththeboundless — theperfect convergence of “Macbeth” inamagical new space a magic-infused, one-of-a-kind rendition of“TheTempest” with as they follow uptheirmesmerizing Posner andTeller (of Penn &Teller) And itallculminates withAaron “Waiting for Godot.” Samuel Beckett’s seminalclassic, wildly heralded interpretation of returns for two weeks onlywithits Ireland’s prestigious DruidTheatre Also intheCourtyard Theater, Street Journalduringhertenure. Company oftheYear by theWall Company Theater, whichwas named former artistic director ofTheActors production willbeJennThompson,

Courtyard Theater by James Steinkamp

33 navypier.com | | navypier.com 34 | navypier.com level thisfall, inaseries ofhigh- Pier programming moves to thenext experiences inthecoming months. Navy Pierguests willhave similar Hundreds ofthousandsother stand thetest oftime.” that willremain relevant (and) will way, Igetapreview ofartanddesign in museums60years from now. Ina creations thatcollectors thinkwillbe exhibitions. It’s my chance to seenew to thevarious artshows andother an artmajorincollege, soIalways go Remien, aChicago resident. “Iwas the Pierhascoming up,” explains “I absolutely love theprograms rides orfireworks shows. beyond theCentennial Wheel,boat popular lakefront attraction goes far to Navy Pier. Butherinterest inthe already plansto make frequent trips Ann Remien can’t wait for fall. She By JonKaplan The ArtoftheFall Fall Culture collaborations.” with Navy Pieronnumerous cultural and very proud to beworking closely “We are buildingonalongtradition and director ofEXPO CHICAGO. art fair,” says Tony Karman, president in theworld to host aninternational again, oneofthepre-eminent venues location asNavy Pierwas, andnow is in 2012,there was noquestion about “When we launchedEXPO CHICAGO will fillthePier’s Festival Hall. of theleading galleries intheworld sculptures andjewelry —from some photography, glass, ceramics, of works ofart—paintings, September 13-17. Thousands contemporary artexhibition renowned EXPO CHICAGO fall artseason whenithosts the Navy Pierkicksofftheinternational theatrical heritage are infor atreat. in Chicago’s artistic, architectural and profile events. Guests who take pride Architecture Biennial. “TheBiennial executive director oftheChicago its programing,” says Todd Palmer, the arts through its expansion in cultural treasure thatchampions transforming itself into alakefront made new history every year by For 100 years, thislandmarkhas 2017 edition,“Make New History.” the Chicago Architecture Biennial’s “Navy Pierisanexcellent example of transform lifestyles. explore how creative innovation can Biennial projects anddiscussions that will serve asoneofthesites for Beginning September 16,Navy Pier largest architectural exhibition. The BiennialisNorthAmerica’s Biennial. return ofthe will align withthemuch-anticipated the 2017 editionofEXPO CHICAGO for Pierguests. For thefirst time, This year, there’s anaddedbonus Chicago Architecture One ofthecity’s most exciting art opportunities does notendthere. Best ofall,theconfluence of audience. in aworld-class city to aglobal showcase a one-of-a-kind destination it asatremendous opportunity to architecture. Tourism officialssee best contemporary works inartand to seeandexperience someofthe the world willdescend onNavy Pier critics andjournalists from allover gallerists, architects, collectors, arts cannot be underestimated. Curators, in onelocation, atthe sametime, these two majorevents taking place in theentire city. Thesignificance of call themost critical cultural week will host whatsomecritics already EXPO CHICAGO means Navy Pier Staging theBiennialalongwith beyond theBiennial’s mainvenues.” encourage visitors to explore Chicago Pier onanexciting program thatwill is honored to partnerwithNavy a cultural district ofits own. Even how thePierhastrulygrown into SOFA willhelpremind thepublicof Chicago Architecture Biennialand Together, EXPO CHICAGO, the works willbeavailable for purchase. like Festival Hall.SOFA’s eye-catching they can bedisplayed onlyinaplace will besolarge andbreathtaking that paper. Asinyears past, someworks metal, paintings,photography and ceramics, wood, glass, fiber, jewelry, dimensional works ofsculpture, features gallery-quality, three- This year’s 24th editionofSOFA continues through early 2018. Chicago Architecture Biennial, which also beinspired by theongoing its name. SOFA attendees will art anddesign, from whichitdraws array ofsculpture, objects, functional for thrillingguests withits stunning 2-5. SOFA CHICAGO isrenowned fairs returns to Navy PierNovember

reputation asthePeople’s Pier. offerings trulywillsolidify Navy Pier’s and otherguests, these diverse In otherwords, for AnnRemien for aspinontheCentennial Wheel. at theskyline, hoponaboatorgo as often asthey come to marvel exhibit ortake partinacultural event a performance, experience anart guests willlikely visitthePierto see years to come, local andglobal cultural fabric ofChicago. Inthe a vital partofthehistoric and second century, Navy Pierremains further proof that,asitenters its These programs andfacilities are landscape. steps ofeach otheronthesame Chicago Public Media—allwithin Chicago Children’s Museumand — Chicago Shakespeare Theater, quality of major cultural organizations venues can boast thequantity and celebrations andprograms, few other without thisrenaissance ofcultural

35 navypier.com | | navypier.com 36 | navypier.com and peoplelove to watch you make a great opportunity to talk to folks, Tavern’s openkitchen concept. “It’s working atthe PieristheBillyGoat One thingDonovan enjoys about a Pier-must. ketchup andmustard, this“borger” is best pickles intown, onion,relish, beef patties, topped withcheese, the Complete withtwo all-natural 100% Cheezborger,” ChefDonovan says. “It’s allabouttheDouble has worked inthekitchen for 10. been atthePierfor four years and Raymond Donovan can attest. He’s the PierwithDoubleCheezborger. certainly bringsaChicago staple to tradition, theBillyGoatTavern With its richChicago history and Billy Goat Tavern culinary creations. behind someofNavy Pier’s delicious good food. Meetthecreative minds who serves upheart, flairanddarn each iconic delicacy stands achef sophisticated Chicago palate. Behind dining destinations thatsatisfythe up its gamewithChicago-centric celebrates its centennial, it’s stepping favorites witha twist. AsNavy Pier ranging influences andclassic think food: boldflavors, wide- When you thinkofChicago, you By Lydia Jordan-Parnell Heart, Food FlairandADarnGood Experience Restaurants sauces and dishes from scratch. This time andeffort into makingtheir Bubba GumpShrimp Co. putheart, right —thededicated workers at scratch kitchen,” Chaffee says. That’s the world enjoying food from our seeing allofourguests from allover Pier iswalking outonthepatioand “The coolest part ofworking atthe Street MahiMahi. Shrimp New Orleans andBourbon of theShrimp&Veggie Skewer, Grilled Seafood Trio offers asampling dishes,” ChefChaffee says. The sampler ofsomeourmost popular “The GrilledSeafood Trio. It’s a great 16 years. What’s hisgo-to favorite? worked intherestaurant business for been a chef there for 10 years and has You’ll alsofind Tom Chaffee, whohas are always onthemenu. unequivocal charmofForrest Gump Pier. There, deliciousfood andthe Bubba GumpShrimpCo. atNavy Unless, ofcourse, you’re headed to never know whatyou’re gonnaget.” “Life islike abox ofchocolates. You Forrest Gump’s mamasaiditbest: Bubba GumpShrimpCo. presentation.” to beserved —deliciouswithgreat “I make every dishhow I’d want (it) for hiswork isevident asheadmits, proudly states. Donovan’s passion guest’s experience even better,” he their food. Itsortofmakes the

the Pierthissummer. activities andexhibits thatwillbeat experiencing themany programs, Ramirez says. Helooksforward to people come together to celebrate,” weddings and more. “It’s great to see held atthePier!), rehearsal dinners, such asproms (hiswas actually together andcelebrate milestones is agreat place for peopleto come Ramirez appreciates how thePier simply irresistible. DMK’s knockout fries, whichare cheese. To top itoff, it’s served with remoulade andsmoked Swiss charred balsamicred onions,Leroy’s with seededrye, smoked bacon, to it,” Ramirez confesses. It’s made sandwich. It’s gotagreat crunch the bread pairs perfectly with the dish. It’s packed withflavor, and “The No. 9Patty Meltismy favorite Kitchens for three years. location, buthas worked inDMK He’s onlyayear inattheNavy Pier Fish Bar and ChefCarlos Ramirez. you’ll findDMKBurger Barand Smack dabinthemiddleofPier, and Fish Bar DMK Burger Bar Memorial Day through LaborDay. Combo, whichwillbeavailable from Build-Your-Own SouthernSeafood to exciting promotions, includingthe summer, Chaffee islooking forward

more busy days thissummer.” best. “It’s fun.I’m lookingforward to busy.” But thoseare thedays helikes Luis says withasmile. “Itwas super more than2,000 pizzas thatday,” day oftheyear for him.“We made the Fourth ofJuly. It’s thebusiest experiences working atthePier— Luis recounts oneofhisfavorite Chicago favorite theirown. to theirliking”andmake aniconic that guests can “tailor theirorder pepperoni andjalapenos.Luisloves deep-dish pizza withground beef, own design —Giordano’s famous His favorite dishisacreation ofhis of culinaryexpertise. new to thekitchen, boasting 22years new to Navy Pier, he’s certainly not swooning. Althoughhemay befairly delicious pies thathave Pierguests Luis hasbeenthemanbehind Navy Pierlocation in2015,ChefJose dish pizza. Since theopeningofits or two (or five) ofGiordano’s deep- It’s notquite Chicago withoutaslice Giordano’s together tocelebrate.” “It’s great toseepeople come

restaurant in thedays thatfollowed. catching Cubs players celebrating inthe Chicago CubswintheWorld Series and restaurant hasbeenwatching the moment sofar whileworking atthe Olivas claimsthat hispersonal favorite lots ofpictures ofHarryCaray. But Caray’s establishments andlots and celebrities thathave dinedatHarry memorabilia, framed shots of to thewalls linedwithiconic sports is afavorite,” Olivas shares, pointing Chicago. “Thedecor oftherestaurant the tradition ofcelebrating allthings Tavern atNavy Pierissteeped in watch local sports, HarryCaray’s Dubbed asoneofthebest spots to served onaneggbun. onions, lettuce andtomato –all Harry’s SpecialSauce, pickles, red made withsharpAmerican cheese, Olivas. Thisclassic Tavern Burger is popular amongguests,” says Chef Burger. “It’s simplydeliciousandvery favorite dish? Theclassic Tavern his culinaryskillsfor adecade. His years now, buthasbeenflexing Caray’s Tavern atNavy Pierfor five Luis Olivas hasbeenachefatHarry Harry Caray’s Tavern

(1) Raymond Donovan, BillyGoat Tavern (2)Tom Chaffee, Bubba GumpShrimpCo. (3)Carlos Ramirez, DMKBurger and more. “Exhibitionism –TheRolling Stones” Pier for exciting events, suchas weather andpartneringwiththe yet, withtheanticipationofnice forward to theirbusiest season in Chicago kicksoff, Brunolooks to better serve guests. Assummer intensity andmotivating herteam about herjobisthehighvolume But whatBrunoenjoys themost top sellers. happens to beoneofMargaritaville’s the onlyonewhothinksso. Thedish flavor,” claimsBruno. Andshe’s not delicious linguinisauce andisfullof at therestaurant. “It’s gotshrimp, Shrimp Scampi, herfavorite dish Pier, Brunoisabigadvocate ofthe two years into hertenure atthe of professional experience and Pier. With more thanseven years Buffett’s Margaritaville atNavy General ManageratJimmy Bruno, Executive Chefturned find thesmiling face ofDeanne Behind thefamous Tikibar, you’ll at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville. Paradise isjust amargarita away Margaritaville Bar&Grill Jimmy Buffett’s Bar andFish Bar(4) JoseLuis,Giordano’s

37 navypier.com | | navypier.com 38 | navypier.com cocktail loungebrings chicstyle at Tiny Tavern. Navy Pier’s new there’s nothingtiny abouttheflavors “Tiny” may beinthename, but Tiny Tavern says Garcia. were afew ofmy favorite memories,” Clinton andPresident Barack Obama opportunity to cook for President Bill presidential ones. “Having the all types ofguests, includingthe Garcia loves meeting andserving food andservice. always mindfulofthequality oftheir restaurant serves upexcellence andis extensive wine selection, the lakefront seafood to primesteaks, to an all ofRiva’s dishes –from premium assures. Thismentality holdstruefor “and thateffort pays off,” Garcia freshest, highest-quality ingredients, working withvendors to source the pride inspendingsignificant time garlic sauce. Riva Crab Housetakes Mussels prepared inawhite wine first helearned to make —Steamed Pier, hisfavorite dishisone of the In hisnearly 20-year tenure atthe the Pier. Garcia’s favorite thingaboutworking at gorgeous settingisExecutive ChefLuigi Chicago skyline andLake Michigan.The ambience andbreathtaking views ofthe crafted seafood delicacies withanidyllic Riva Crab Houseoffers masterfully Riva Crab House

“Chic styleandboldflavors.” Aboard Entertainment Cruises’ opportunities to create fun memories. beautiful views andcountless On landandlake, Navy Pieroffers Entertainment Cruises and somegorgeous weather. forward to thefast pace ofsummer taking intheviews. He’s looking time withfamily onthePierand short timehere have beenspending Enriquez’s favorite experiences inhis on ciabatta bread. with French fried onions andserved course!). Thesandwichistopped barbeque flavor (and delicious,of told thesauce istangy, withadistinct wouldn’t reveal hissecret, butwe’re “homemade secret sauce.” Enriquez brined andfinishedoffwithGio’s in-house withahouserub, nicely Enriquez assures. Theporkisroasted the flavors speak for themselves,” sound like asimplesandwich,but His favorite? ThePulled Pork. “Itmay great food. experience andapassion for making but bringsthree years ofcooking at thePierfor onlytwo months Giovanni “Gio”Enriquez hasbeen and uniquediningexperience. Chef and boldflavors together for afun

with Entertainment Cruises. continuing hisown personal growth guests, pleasing hiscustomers and catering to theappetites ofsummer chef onthelake looks forward to says Martinez. Thissummer, the create whatever theclientwants,” culture ofvarious countries. “We learning more abouttheculinary In past years, Martinez hasenjoyed challenge ofcreating different menus. about working atNavy Pieristhe Cruises’ vessels. Hisfavorite part Year’s Eve aboard theEntertainment birthdays, Mother’s Day andNew occasions, suchasanniversaries, watching guests celebrate special While onthejob, Martinez enjoys grew upeating.” the sea,” he says. “That’s the food we born inasmalltown inGuatemala by home, literally, for Martinez. “Iwas nice andcold. Thisdishhits closeto aioli –allserved onice to keep it ceviche, cocktail sauce andalemon with lobster, shrimp, crab legs, dish istheSeafood Tower, complete for thepast 20years. Hisfavorite Entertainment Cruises atNavy Pier for 31years, andhasworked with Leonel Martinez hasbeenachef time, butalsomouth-watering food. Odyssey, you won’t onlyfindagood @navypierchicago. For afulllist ofallNavy Pierrestaurants visitusatwww.navypier.com. Checkoutsomeofourtop favorite Instagram picksfrom Navy Pier’s food experience that taste asgood asthey look.Getyour foodie fixby following usonInstagram The food’s notonlydelicious, 259 likes259 Porkchop likes327 #NationalCaramelCrispDay Popcorn Garrett 343 likes343 Xurro Churro Sundae 181 likes181 Big Bowl Bowl Big likes217 Bakery Sugar Brown 284 likes 284 Sandwich Cream Ice Macaron Snowdragon Shavery : @navypierchicago : @navypierchicago @hungrymiamigals :

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scenic optionofgettingfrom onedestination to thenext. Seasonally, water taxis to andfrom Navy Pierprovide a up anddrop-off point for several sightseeing tour buses. rail stations aswell as“L” stops. Navy Pierisalsoapick- CTA buses service Navy Pierdirectly from Metra andother affordable and convenient way to travel to thePier. Several Navy Pieriseasily accessible viapublictransportation, an

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How to Getto Navy Pier lower Randolph St. Millennium Park Garage (5S. Columbus Dr.) –enter from Columbus Drive, northofMonroe St.orsouthofRandolph St.,or on E.NorthWater Ogden Plaza SelfPark (300E.NorthWater Street) –from IllinoisStreet turnrightonNew Street orMcClurg andturnright Grand Plaza Park (540N.State) –enter from Grand orOhio Streets at thefront ofthePier: Discounted off-site parkingis available atthe following locations with validation attheNavy Pierinformation desk -located the Pier. For more information, contact Standard Parking directly at 1-312-595-5072. Parking atNavy Pieriseasy andconvenient withtwo on-site parkinggarages, West Garage andEast Garage, connected to

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