Chicago is a major cultural center; it is a beautiful and prosperous city with rich traditions. Many travelers associate this modern metropolis with music. Chicago is annually visited by hundreds of thousands of fans of jazz and blues. Fans of contemporary music know the city as the birthplace of electronic music; during a year, Chicago hosts music festivals of diverse specificity and scope. The classics is also adequately represented, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is considered one of the best in the world.
Scenic parks and squares and lots of sports and leisure centers, thousands of shops, bars and discos - these are just a small part of entertainment options provided in Chicago. Fans of …
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The most ambitious and beautiful jazz festival holiday is Chicago Jazz Festival, which is usually held in summer. It features enchanting open-air concerts bringing together performers of world scale. Fans of classical music will like the Ravinia Festival that starts in June and runs until the end of September. It involves not only performers of classical music, but folk bands, ballet troupes and comedians. The permanent venue of this colorful festival is Highland Park.
Grant Park became a regular venue for another famous festival, Chicago Blues, which is traditionally held in May. The cultural calendar of Chicago isn’t limited to music events only; in mid-May the city hosts the Art Festival. This annual celebration is attended by about three thousand contemporary painters, sculptors and painters representing their best works to the audience. Interesting exhibitions and lectures, as well as fairs, where you can buy the most interesting and beautiful items, are held during the festival. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
1. Travelers arriving by plane are recommended not to take a taxi. The easiest way to reach the city center and other areas of interest is Skytrain; it would save you from wasting time in …
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It is very interesting to visit the city at the beginning of July, when locals celebrate one of the most beloved national holidays, the Independence Day. All year long they prepare for the event, and then, for 10 days, Chicago shines with indescribable atmosphere of joy, fun and laughter. Ten-day holiday entertainment is very rich; every day of rest in this period would be unique and unforgettable. Chicago is home to many ethnic communities, and each of them has its own festival dedicated to the national culture. Celtic Festival, the Festival of African-American Culture and the Bud Billiken Day Parade are considered the most outstanding.
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Chicago is a major cultural center; it is a beautiful and prosperous city with rich traditions. Many travelers associate this modern metropolis with music. Chicago is annually visited by hundreds of thousands of fans of jazz and blues. Fans of contemporary music know the city as the birthplace of electronic music; during a year, Chicago hosts music festivals of diverse specificity and scope. The classics is also adequately represented, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is considered one of the best in the world.
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