FEATURE CHICAGO 2009 Chicago Events and Attractions Shine at RSNA 2009 ROM ITS world-class museums and bustling theater scene to its delectable dining and family-friendly activities, Chicago offers a stellar lineup of attractions sure to Fplease everyone attending RSNA 2009. In keeping with our economy-conscious times, be sure to check out our Insider’s Guide to Chicago’s Best Deals. RSNA Tours & Events RSNA is sponsoring a series of tours and events during RSNA 2009. The RSNA Tours & Events brochure is available at RSNA2009.RSNA.org. Click Tours & City Events in the left-hand column. Please look for the RSNA TOUR icon next to event listings in this article, signify- ing that a pre-arranged RSNA package is available. Enroll for tours and events online when registering for the annual meeting or while adding courses. Museums Art Institute of Chicago HE Art Institute’s world-renowned permanent cago, the first Arts and Crafts exhibition at the Tcollection includes a noteworthy exhibition of museum in more than 30 years. It includes designs American surrealistic paintings and Impressionist art now from the movement’s notables such as Frank Gothic, 1930, RSNA TOUR 20 by Grant Wood, showcased in the stunning Modern Wing, Lloyd Wright, William Morris and Gustav is part of the which opened in 2009. The 264,000 square foot Stickley. Another special exhibition this winter is permanent col- addition elevates the Art Institute of Chicago to Playing with Pictures: The Art of Victorian Photo lection at the Art Institute of the position of second largest U.S. art museum Collage. Chicago. and allows the museum to exhibit a larger portion ■ 111 S. Michigan Ave. of its vast collection. Tickets: 1-312-930-4040 In November, visitors can explore Apostles www.artic.edu www.ticketmaster.com of Beauty: Arts and Crafts from Britain to Chi- Field Museum RSNA TOUR 13 While visiting The Field Museum, The recently opened Ernst & Young 3-D The- say hello to Sue, the largest, most complete and best ater, Chicago’s only completely digital 3-D theater, preserved Tyrannosaurus rex fossil ever discovered. helps bring favorite museum topics to life. Movie Sue is only one of the many tickets are $5 per person plus noteworthy specimens in the basic museum admission. Field’s permanent collection. The Nature of Diamonds The Evolving Planet exhibit examines the uniqueness of the explores four billion years of gem as it journeys from diamond evolution, allowing visitors to touch a real dino- mine to dealer. The exhibit includes noteworthy saur bone and the teeth of a mastodon and a wooly pieces by Fulco di Vedura, Cartier and Boucheron mammoth. Families may be interested in the new and works from Tiffany & Co. designed by Frank Crown Family Play Lab for children, which fea- Gehry and Elsa Peretti. tures interactive exhibits exploring science, anthro- ■ 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr. pology, technology, nature, art and music, complete 1-312-922-9410 with a soundproof drum room. www.fmnh.org 14 RSNA NEWS A UGUST 2009 Museums Smith Museum of Stained Museum of Contemporary Art Glass Windows HE MCA’s permanent collection represents Located on the east end of Ttrends in art after 1945, with a special empha- Navy Pier, this free museum sis on Surrealism (1940s and 1950s), Minimalism houses the nation’s largest (1960s), conceptual art and photography (1960s permanent collection of Tiffany to the present), installation art and art by local stained glass windows. The artists. The collection includes paintings, sculp- museum has more than 150 stained glass works—some ture, photography, video, film and installations. dating back to the 1890s—by This winter, MCA will host the most signifi- artists including John LaFarge, cant American exhibition of British artist Liam Louis Sullivan, Louis Comfort Gillick’s work. The various media and formats Tiffany, Frank Lloyd Wright, consider how art and architecture influence Franz Mayer and F.X. Zettler. Admission is free and public interpersonal communication and vice versa. A Michelangelo Pistoletto, Le trombe del giudizio, 1968. tours are offered at no extra complementary exhibit, curated by Liam Gillick Collezione Cittadellarte-Fondazione Pistoletto Collection, Biella. charge most Thursdays at 2 p.m. himself, provides context for the artist’s work. work holds a place in many hearts with his col- ■ 600 E. Grand Ave. Italics: Italian Art Between Tradition and orful mobiles and stabiles. Alexander Calder in 1-312-595-5024 Revolution explores Italian art and expression Focus is a small exhibit of his works from 1927 Peggy Notebaert Nature from the late 1960s to the present and demon- to 1968. Museum strates how these 75 Italian artists have forged ■ 220 E. Chicago Ave. Perched on the edge of a new identities from their country’s history. 1-312-280-2660 Lincoln Park lagoon, this Twentieth century artist Alexander Calder’s www.mcachicago.org museum welcomes children of all ages to explore nature in unusual and innovative ways. Shedd Aquarium Permanent exhibits include the THE AQUARIUM is home to aquatic and seals. Penguin petting is a Look-in Animal Lab, Extreme life from around the world, with must. Watch a diver hand feed a Green House, Mysteries of the a special emphasis on crowd variety of species in the Caribbean Marsh and the Butterfly Haven. favorites such as sharks—The Reef, a 360-degree tour of a 90,000 ■ 2430 N. Cannon Dr. 1-773-755-5100 Wild Reef offers one of the most gallon underwater reef community. www.chias.org diverse displays of sharks in North The Shedd, a principal part of the America. See Chicago’s treasured Museum Campus, is a tasteful Chicago History Museum Beluga whales, dolphins and penguins in Fanta- blend of contemporary and 1930s architecture The Chicago Historical Society has created an urban museum, sea, located in the newly renovated Oceanarium. situated on the shore of Lake Michigan. which presents the fascinating ■ A 15-foot, walk-in yellow submarine has been 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr. multicultural RSNA TOUR 33 1-312-939-2438 added to the greatly enhanced under water view- heritage of the region in cre- www.sheddnet.org ing level. Visitors can also enjoy seahorses, otters ative, up-to-date exhibits. The museum’s collection includes over 22 million artifacts and Adler Planetarium documents. Check the Web site LANETARIUM visitors now can view the newly for neighborhood tours, lec- Prestored Gemini 12 spacecraft in the Shoot for tures, performances and events. the Moon exhibit, where cutting-edge technology ■ 1601 N. Clark St. helps tell the story of America’s part in the space 1-312-642-4600 www.chicagohs.org race. Planetarium shows play continuously through- out the day in two theaters. The StarRider Theater Lincoln Park Conservatory provides a virtual reality experience, while the Sky A tropical oasis features green- ery from around the world. Theater depicts stars and other nighttime wonders The Adler Planetarium is located on a scenic Seasonal features include a projected on Adler’s distinctive dome. Telescopes: section of the Museum Campus jutting into Lake Christmas show in December. Through the Looking Glass, is a special exhibit cel- Michigan. ■ 2391 N. Stockton Dr. ebrating the 400th birthday of the telescope. Learn 1-312-742-7736 ■ 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr. how these amazing instruments have changed our www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/ 1-312-922-7827 index.cfm concepts of the universe and our place in it. www.adlerplanetarium.org RSNANEWS. ORG RSNA NEWS 15 FEATURE CHICAGO 2009 Museum of Science and Industry Photo Credit: JB Spector, Museum of Science and Industry HE Museum of Science and Industry is one of the most popular tour- Tist destinations in Chicago and is the only remaining building from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. RSNA TOUR 30 Permanent exhibits include the U-505 World War II submarine, the fascinating Coal Mine and Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle. The recently redesigned Henry Crown Space Center features the Apollo 8 Command Module. The newest exhibit, You! The Experience provides interactive opportunities to inspire us all to optimize our personal health and well being. In Smart Home: Green + Wired, ecofriendly living is demon- strated in a three-story, sustainable “green” home that has been erected on the museum’s property. The special exhibit Art + Science = Architecture features unbeliev- able likenesses of many of the world’s most famous buildings that are completely fabricated with oversized LEGO blocks. Annual seasonal exhibits include the Christmas Earth Revealed is one of the permanent exhibits at Around the World and Holidays of Light. the Museum of Science The museum’s Omnimax theater is a five-story, domed, wraparound theatre. Check the Web site and Industry. for current showings. ■ 57th St. and Lake Shore Dr. 1-773-684-1414 www.msichicago.org The Insider’s Guide to Chicago’s Best Deals Take advantage of the many great deals and free activities available at many of the city’s most popular destinations. Here is a rundown of the best free attractions in town along with their “free” days and times. • Chicago History Museum, Always free: McDonald’s Thanksgiving Parade 1601 N. Clark St. (Monday) • Chicago ArchiCenter, Santa Claus, Ronald McDonald, and many other characters and person- • Museum of Contemporary Art, 224 S. Michigan Ave. alities will march down State Street on Thanksgiving Day for the annual 220 E. Chicago (Tuesday) • Chicago Cultural Center, parade from 8:30–11 a.m. • Charnley-Persky House Museum, 78 E. Washington St. Macy’s Holiday Windows 1365 N. Astor St. (Wednesday) • City Gallery at the Historic • Clarke House Museum, 1827 S. Water Tower, 806 N. Michigan A winter favorite for many is to take the Indiana Ave.