| CHICAGO DIXIE CLASSIC FESTIVALS |
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| March 26, 2011
April 2, 2011 April 9, 2011 April 16, 2011 April 30, 2011 May 7, 2011 |
2011 PRICING Festival Only - |
SUGGESTED ITINERARY | |
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Chicago is the largest city in Illinois and the largest in the Midwest. With a population of nearly 3 million people, the city is the third largest in the United States. Rich in history and renowned for its architecture, the city is classified as an alpha world city. Located at the site of a portage between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi river watershed, Chicago was incorporated as a city in 1837. It rapidly became a major transportation hub, as well as the business, financial, and cultural capital of the Midwest. Since the Chicago World's Fair of 1893, it has been regarded as one of the ten most influential cities in the world. |
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The times shown are representative of past festival schedules. Actual times cannot be set until the number of participating schools and specific events have been determined. You will receive a general schedule 45 days prior to the event, and an exact performance schedule 3 weeks prior. The time of your performance will depend on your grade of music and the number of groups participating in each class. |
CONCERT JAZZ AWARDS |
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| CONCERT BAND CHORUS ORCHESTRA JAZZ ENSEMBLE |
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| ATTRACTIONS | ||
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Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau | |
| Explore Chicago! Our friendly city is full of top choices for visitors year round. And we've made it easy for you to find the things that you like to do - so let's get started! | ||
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Navy Pier | |
| Chicago landmark with over 50 acres of parks, gardens, shops, restaurants and attractions such as a Ferris Wheel and Carousel, the Chicago Childrens Museum and an IMAX theater. | ||
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The Hancock Observatory | |
| The 94th-floor observatory, more than 1,000 feet above Chicago at the John Hancock Center. Features an outside Skywalk, windows on Chicago, takes you on a virtual reality tour of more than 80 city sites.(Admission charged) | ||
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Sears Tower Skydeck | |
| A triumph of ingenuity and innovation, Sears Tower stands tall among the Chicago skyline. Standing at 1,450 feet and 110 stories high, Sears Tower is the tallest building in North America and the third tallest building in the world. | ||
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Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum | |
| First Planetarium in the Western Hemisphere which fuels the imagination with exhibits, state-of-the-art computer technology, the worlds first StarRider Theater. The museum is renowned for its collection of historical astronomy artifacts. (Admission charged) | ||
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The Field Museum | |
| Discover Sue, the largest and most complete T-rex ever found. You can get a bugs-eye view in Underground Adventure, descend into an Egyptian Tomb, watch a glowing lava flow, come nose-to-nose with the man eating lions of Tsavo. (Admission charged) | ||
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Museum of Science And Industry | |
| Touch, create and explore more than 800 interactive exhibits. Visit the Henry Crown Space Center and Omnimax Theatre. Free on Thursday . (Admission charged) | ||
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Six Flags Chicago | |
| Six Flags, Inc. is the world's largest regional theme park company. In addition to our world-class coaster collection and unparalleled line-up of thrill rides, the park now features three distinct areas devoted to families, offering entertainment and thrills for all ages. | ||
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Shedd Aquarium/Oceanarium | |
| Worlds largest aquarium offers more than 6,000 aquatic animals. Shedd Aquarium has been a Chicago icon and a leader in the zoo and aquarium profession for more than three-quarters of a century. (Admission charged) | ||
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Brookfield Zoo | |
| You can tour the zoo via motorized safari rides. Features: Habitat Africa, The Swamp, and The Living Coast. (Admission charged) | ||
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DisneyQuest | |
| Create your own adventures in this one-of-a-kind indoor interactive Theme Park bursting with games that give "state-of-the-art" new meaning. Discover five floors exploding with cutting-edge technology, virtual reality and 3-D experiences, all fueled by Disney innovation and imagination. | ||
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Spirit of Chicago | |
| Chicago's most entertaining lakefront cruise ship for a lunch or dinner experience. Youll enjoy dining, dance bands, a festive show, and a narrated tour of Chicagos skyline. (Admission charged) | ||
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Mystic Blue Cruises | |
| Offers a theme cruise package for groups over 20. Offering lunch, dinner, mid-day and midnight cruises. Mystic Blue Cruises at the Navy Pier call to book your next outing. (Admission charged) | ||
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Hard Rock Café | |
| The Smithsonian of Rock and Roll | ||
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Chicago Place | |
| Chicago Place is an eight-level specialty retail center located at 700 North Michigan Avenue in the heart of the prestigious Magnificent Mile. | ||
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900 North Michigan Shops | |
| A visit to Chicago isn't complete without shopping and some of world's best can be found on Michigan Avenue, also known as "The Magnificent Mile", which is one of the premier Chicago tourism spots. Welcome to The 900 Shops, the epitome of upscale fashion featuring Bloomingdale's Fashion store and six levels of fine stores and restaurants. To get the full Chicago tourism experience, a visit to The 900 Shops is a must. | ||
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Water Tower Place | |
| At the pinnacle of Chicago's famed Magnificent Mile, Water Tower Place is Chicago's premier shopping destination. Its stunning eight-level atrium features more than 100 of your favorite stores and restaurants plus a mix of distinctive specialty shops and boutiques. It offers a unique, high-energy urban shopping experience you simply won't find anywhere else in the city. In short, Water Tower Place is the place to shop. | ||