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2010 Exploritas: Chicago Programs

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An Insider's Look At the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Program #19039RJ

Get an intimate look at the inner workings of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as you attend a special Day of Discovery at Symphony Center. Begin your day with lunch at an intimate Chicago eatery before taking a leisurely walk to Orchestra Hall.

A pre-concert multimedia lecture will shed new light on Debussy's masterpiece “La Mer” by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Your day at Symphony Center will conclude with a backstage exploration and opportunity to meet one of the members of the orchestra.

  • 11:00am: Registration and
    welcome at Russian Tea Time
  • 11:30am: Lunch
  • 1:15pm: Walk to Symphony Center
  • 1:30pm: Multi-media “Beyond the Score” presentation & concert, “La Mer”
  • 3:30pm: Private backstage exploration/
    Q&A with CSO personality
  • 5:00pm: Program concludes

2010 Date

  •  May 7

Pricing

Starting at $109 per person

To register contact 1.877.426.8056 http://www.exploritas.org/19039RJ

 

Spotlight: Chicago Theatre—

Steppenwolf, Goodman & More!

Program #17972

Immerse yourself in Chicago’s famed theatre scene. Experience backstage visits to legendary theaters and meet with renowned theatre critics and artistic directors. Hear why would-be and acclaimed actors come here and why new and seasoned playwrights applaud Chicago audiences.

Each Exploritas day brings more surprises. Theatre in Chicago is a gift that keeps on giving. Come discover why Chicago is considered “the best theatre town in the world.”

2010 Date

  •  Oct 18-22

Pricing

Double Occupancy: $1064
Single Occupancy: $1344
Commuter Option: $726

To register contact 1.877.426.8056

 

Chicago Your Kind of Town

Program #2818

This Exploritas itinerary includes visits to the famed Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago History Museum, Field Museum of Natural History, financial district, an architectural boat cruise on the Chicago River, State of Illinois building, a motor coach tour of Chicago’s dynamic neighborhoods
and, of course, experience some of the finest dining Chicago offers!

2010 Dates

  • Apr 18-23
  • Apr 25-30
  • May 2-7
  • May 9-14
  • May 23-28
  • May 30-June 4
  • June 20-25
  • June 27-July 2
  • July 4-9
  • July 11-16
  • Aug 1-6
  • Aug 15-20
  • Aug 22-27
  • Oct 10-15

Pricing

Double Occupancy: $1149
Single Occupancy: $1474
Commuter Option: $688

To register contact 1.877.426.8056 http://www.exploritas.org/2818

 

Treasures of Chicagoland
Program #14898

Chicago offers so many surprises!
Take an insider’s look at the Windy City’s most off-beat and other celebrated destinations. Come explore its architecture, culture, lifestyle and history with private, docent-led programs and tours.

Visit Chicago Northbound including the Chicago Botanic Garden and homes on its North Shore’ Westbound to Oak Park and the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio and Hemingway Museum and Home; Southbound to the Oriental Institute, Museum of Science and Industry and Chinatown and Eastbound to Millennium Park, and the Shedd Aquarium

2010 Dates

  • Apr 11-15
  • Sept 19-23

Pricing

Double Occupancy: $1075
Single Occupancy: $1355
Commuter Option: $ 705

To register contact 1.877.426.8056 http://www.exploritas.org/14898

 

The Ravinia Festival Experience
Featuring the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Program #16410

Revel in a classical music paradise at the Ravinia Festival. The Windy City’s high culture surrounds your entire experience, from world-class lodgings to three performances by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and/or musical ensembles in the Pavilion and the historic Martin Theatre. Experts detail the lives of composers and the social context of each selection.

Week of June 27–July 1, 2010

June 27: Features Linda Ronstadt

June 28: Enchanting Chopin
Featuring the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
James Conlon, Conductor
Garrick Ohlsson, Piano

June 30: Wagner’s Ring Hits
Featuring the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
James Conlon, Conductor
Christine Brewer, Soprano
John Treleaven, Tenor

Week of July 25–29, 2010

July 25: Eschenbach Ever After
Celebrating the 70th birthday of
Christoph Eschenback
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Christoph Eschenbach, Conductor

July 26: Dichter and Dichter
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Christoph Eschenbach, Conductor
Misha Dichter and Sipa Dichter,
two pianos Russian Rhapsody

July 28: Matsuev Plays Rachmaninoff
Featuring the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
James Conlon, Conductor
Denis Matsuev, Piano

 

Pricing

Double Occupancy: $979
Single Occupancy: $1259
Commuter Option: $699

To register contact 1.877.426.8056 http://www.exploritas.org/16410