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Chicago has been having spring-like weather in the middle of winter! Probably the effects of global warming, La Nina or what have you, but who's companining? It's time to go out and about and watch a parade or two or more...
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| San Francisco Symphony March 1, 2000, 8 p.m. Symphony Center 220 S. Michigan Avenue (312) 294-3000 Ticket prices may vary The San Francisco Symphony performs Tchaikovsky - Piano Concerto No 1 and Shostakovich - Symphony No. 11 (The Year 1905). Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor; Arcadi Volodos, piano. |
The Carnegie Hall Jazz Band March 3, 2000, 8 p.m. Symphony Center 220 S. Michigan Avenue (312) 294-3000 Ticket prices may vary The Carnegie Hall Jazz Band performs "Jazz Geniuses of the 20th Century: Tribute to Armstrong and Ellington." Jon Faddis, conductor and trumpet. Sponsored by Ameritech. |
| Threads of Ireland Tour Saturday, March 4, 2000 Chicago Neighborhood Tours 77 E. Randolph (312) 744 - 6630 $54 per person. 10:30 a.m. departure, passengers arrive 10 a.m., 5 - 5.5 hour duration Travel through the history, legend and lore of the Irish as they came Chicago, settled within its many neighborhoods, and prospered against an uncertain future. |
Danish National Orchestra March 7, 2000, 8 p.m. Symphony Center 220 S. Michigan A venue (312) 294-3000 Ticket prices may vary The Danish National Orchestra performs Ruders - Concerto in Pieces; Brahms - Violin Concerto; and Sibelius - Symphony No.2. Yuri Temirkanov, conductor; Pamela Frank, violin. |
| St. Patrick's Day Civic Celebration & Brunch Old St. Pat's Church 700 W. Adams 312-648-1021 March 11, 9 a.m. $25 Adults, $10 Children This annual event features an Irish mass followed by a special brunch. |
St. Patrick's Day Parade March 11, 12 Noon Free Chicago's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade take place prior to the holiday on Dearborn St. between Wacker Dr. and Congress Parkway. For more information, call the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130 at 312-421-1010. |
| South Side Irish Parade March 12, 12 Noon Western Avenue from 103rd to 113th Streets The week of St. Patrick's Day kicks off with this annual procession of pride and tradition for Chicago's Southside Irish community. For more information, call the Beverly Area Planning Association 773-233-3100 |
St. Patrick's Day Celebration Fado Irish Pub 100 W. Grand Ave. 312-836-0066 March 17 - 18 Authentic Irish food and music with bands and bagpipers are featured during this traditional St. Patrick's Day celebrations. |
| Barnum's "Kaleidoscape" Circus March 29 - April 30 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Soldier Field - So. Parking Lot near 16th St. and Lake Shore Dr. 312-855-9400 Tickets: $17.75 -$27.75 and $47 This live entertainment experience combines the luxury of contemporary theater with classic elements. It's a close-up adventure where the artists join the audience and the audience becomes part of the show. |
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*Source: The Mayor's Office of Special Events. |
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