A quick post this morning because we are going downtown for a concert! The Chicago Symphony has Friday afternoon concerts occasionally. We usually go to the Symphony either Friday or Saturday night, but we have another event tomorrow night, so here we are about to take the train to the Loop.
For those not familiar with Chicago, the Loop is the central downtown area. The El train makes a loop around this area, hence the name. Symphony Center, the opera house, and many theaters are all in the Loop area. It's also pretty close to the Lake, the lake being Lake Michigan.
So we will ride the Metra train from the northwest suburbs to its last stop and then walk east toward the Lake. We will enjoy a wonderful concert. It is Carmina Burana, by the German composer Carl Orff. Today is St. Patrick's Day, a big occasion in Chicago, but the official celebration was last Saturday so hopefully it won't be crazy downtown.
Then back to the train for the ride home.
I love Chicago so much. If it wasn't for the snow, we'd move there! My mom grew up in Chicago, so we've had the opportunity to visit many times. Have fun at the symphony!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It is a great city - lots to do, right on the Lake, and more manageable than NYC.
DeleteEnjoy the symphony. I have never been to Chicago. Maybe one day I'll get there.
ReplyDeleteThank you! We're back home and the symphony was great!
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