foursquare :: Explore Chicago

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@ Chicago Blues District: Download our free Chicago Blues History tour for more information, www.downloadchicagotours.com (1 week ago) [Link]

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@ Chicago Board of Trade: The trading floor is only open to academic or industry groups who book tours ahead of time. But anyone can check out our gigapan: http://bit.ly/seefloor (May 18, 2010) [Link]

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@ Blue Chicago on Clark: Mark Blue Chicago on your map; the venue offers plenty of live music at a convenient downtown location. (February 10, 2010) [Link]

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@ Millennium Park: In the Lake House (2006), Kate (Sandra Bullock) watches skaters on the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink from the windows of the Park Grill restaurant, while she waits for Alex (Keanu Reeves). (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Millennium Park: This 24.5-acre park features the work of world-renowned architects, planners, artists and designers. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Millennium Park: Did you know? Millennium Park is one of the world's largest green roofs. It's 24.5 acres of green space are built on top of a subterranean parking garage. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Miller's Pub: In the film The Lake House (2006), Kate Forster (Sandra Bullock) pours her heart out over a teary round of drinks in scenes filmed at Miller's Pub. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Miller's Pub: Established in 1935, Miller's Pub once claimed actor Jimmy Durante and legendary sports announcer Harry Caray as regulars. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Lake Point Tower: In the film "While You Were Sleeping" (1995), Lucy (Sandra Bullock) gets to know Jack (Bill Pullman) in scenes shot outside of Lake Point Tower. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Lake Point Tower: The uniquely shaped building was designed by architects John Heinrich and George Schipporeit, who were both students of Mies van der Rohe. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Lincoln Park Zoo: The Lincoln Park Zoo is free and open 365 days a year. http://bit.ly/alwaysfree (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Lincoln Park Zoo: Scenes from the movie "The Time Traveler's Wife" (2009) were shot in the Lion House at the Lincoln Park Zoo. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Newberry Library: The Newberry Library's website has detailed information on items in their collection that are mentioned in Niffenegger's best-selling novel "The Time Traveler's Wife": http://bit.ly/7x0Pfy (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ U.S. Cellular Field: In "My Best Friend's Wedding" (1997), Julianne (Julia Robert) character goes to a White Sox Game with her best friend Michael (Dermot Mulroney) because his fiancée's father owns the team. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ U.S. Cellular Field: U.S. Cellular Field opened on April 18, 1991, across the street from old White Sox Park / Comiskey Park, which was built in 1910. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ U.S. Cellular Field: The retired uniform numbers of seven players are displayed at U.S. Cellular Field: Luke Appling, Nellie Fox, Minnie Minoso, Luis Aparicio, Ted Lyons, Billy Pierce and Carlton Fisk. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ U.S. Cellular Field: July 12, 1979 was Disco Demolition Night in Comisky / Sox Park. DJ Steve Dahl detonated disco records, but the promotional event, caused a riot when fans stormed the field. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ U.S. Cellular Field: Opened in 1881, Schaller's Pump (3714 S Halsted St) is the oldest continually running tavern in the city, a neighborhood gem, and a haven for White Sox fans. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ U.S. Cellular Field: The White Sox may be the only team in the league that's had to wear shorts as a part of their uniform: owner Bill Veeck introduced the shorts in 1976. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ U.S. Cellular Field: On July 23, White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle threw a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays. It was his second career no-hitter and the second perfect game in team history. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Riviera Theatre: In the movie "The Break-Up" (2006), Brooke (Jennifer Anniston) invites Gary (Vince Vaughan) to an Old 97's concert at the Riviera Theatre. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Riviera Theatre: Originally built as a movie palace in 1917, The Riviera is now a premiere mid-sized venue for rock and punk concerts. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Fireside Bowl: In the movie The Break-Up (2006), Gary (Vince Vaughan) and Brooke (Jennifer Anniston) get into a disagreement over Couples Bowling, in scenes shot at the Fireside Bowl. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Fireside Bowl: Built originally as an ice factory, the Fireside Bowl was converted into bowling alleys in the 1940s, when bowling was a favorite Chicago leisure pursuit. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Fireside Bowl: For about 10 years, the Fireside hosted popular all-ages punk and rock shows, before being converted back into a bowling alley. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Double Door: Championship Vinyl employee Barry (Jack Black) finally gets his big musical break, in scenes for "High Fidelity" (2000) that were shot at the Double Door in Wicker Park. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Double Door: Live music fans congregate at the often standing-room only Double Door, which has hosted thousands of up-and-coming and established musicians, including the Rolling Stones and the Smashing Pumpkins. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Rainbo Club: In the film "High Fidelity" (2000), Rob (John Cusack) has an interesting proposal for his ex-girlfriend Laura (Iben Hjejle) in scenes shot at the Rainbo Club. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Rainbo Club: The Rainbo Club, located in Chicago's Ukrainian Village neighborhood, attracts hipsters, indie-rockers, and others looking for cheap beers in a no-frills setting. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse: In the film "High Fidelity" (2000), Rob's ex-girlfriend Laura (Iben Hjejle) meets up with Rob's sister Liz (Joan Cusack) to have a serious chat in scenes filmed in this Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Green Mill Cocktail Lounge: In the movie "High Fidelity" (2000) Rob (John Cusack) reminisces about his ex-girlfriend Laura over drinks at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Green Mill Cocktail Lounge: This Chicago landmark presents jazz nightly, from traditional to experimental, amid a "speakeasyesque" décor. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Music Box Theatre: In the movie "High Fidelity" (2000), Rob (John Cusack) meets up with his ex-girlfriends. He meets Penny, a film critic, at the Music Box. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Music Box Theatre: The Music Box Theatre, built in 1929, was designed to accommodate sound films, a new technology at the time, as well as silent films. The theater still boasts a working organ and an orchestra pit. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Music Box Theatre: The Music Box's retro neon sign, velvet seats, and twinkling stars / rolling clouds on the ceiling give the place a romantic vibe, making it a great venue for date night. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Music Box Theatre: The Music Box plays a mix of independent and foreign films, as well as classic (black and white) movie matinees, and midnight screenings of cult classics. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Music Box Theatre: It's worth noting that The Music Box only takes cash; plan ahead! (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Music Box Theatre: The Music Box is on Chicago's Southport Avenue corridor, a great place to do some shopping. For more information on Southport's boutiques and designers, visit www.chicagofashionresource.org (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Location of Fictional Championship Vinyl: This northwest corner storefront was dressed as Championship Vinyl for the movie "High Fidelity" (2000). This was Rob Gordon’s (John Cusack's) Wicker Park record store. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Location of Fictional Championship Vinyl: Interior scenes set at Championship Vinyl in the film "High Fidelity" (2000) were shot in a vacant grocery several blocks away. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Location of Fictional Championship Vinyl: Although British writer Nick Hornby originally set the novel "High Fidelity" in London, the film was set in Chicago at this and other locations. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Location of Fictional Championship Vinyl: Although scenes set in "Championship Vinyl" weren't actually shot in a record store, you can still buy new and used vinyl at Reckless Records, located nearby at 1532 N Milwaukee. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Auditorium Theatre: The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago is the subject of Robert Altman’s behind the scenes take on dance, "The Company" (2003). A performance of “Blue Snake” was shot at the Auditorium Theatre. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Auditorium Theatre: The Auditorium Theatre was designed and constructed by famed architects Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan; it opened in 1889. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Auditorium Theatre: The Joffrey Ballet, which appeared at the Auditorium in scenes shot for "The Company" (2003), was the first dance company to perform at the White House at Jacqueline Kennedy’s invitation. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Auditorium Theatre: The Joffrey Ballet, which appeared at the Auditorium in scenes shot for "The Company" (2003), was the first American dance company to appear on TV, and the first to visit Russia. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Auditorium Theatre: The Joffrey Ballet, which appeared at the Auditorium in scenes shot for "The Company" (2003) is the first and only dance company to appear on the cover of Time Magazine. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Charlie Trotter's: Scenes from the romantic comedy "My Best Friend's Wedding" (1997) starring Julia Roberts were shot at this award-winning Chicago restaurant. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Charlie Trotter's: Chef Charlie Trotter makes a cameo appearance in the film "My Best Friend's Wedding" (1997). (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Charlie Trotter's: Chicago has more AAA 5-diamond restaurants than any other city in the nation. Charlie Trotter's is one of them. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Madison/ Wabash CTA Station: In "While You Were Sleeping" (2006), Lucy (Sandra Bullock) is a lonely fare collector who develops a crush on a cute commuter. Scenes from the movie were shot at the Madison / Wabash 'L' station. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Madison/ Wabash CTA Station: Did You Know? On an average weekday 1.7 million rides are taken on CTA. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Madison/ Wabash CTA Station: The oldest section of the 'L' started operating in 1892, making it the second-oldest rapid transit system in the Americas. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Madison/ Wabash CTA Station: Want to see what 'L' cars looked back in the 1890's? The Chicago History Museum (1601 North Clark St) lets you climb on board an historic car. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Madison/ Wabash CTA Station: Learn more about the history of the 'L' on the free http://www.chicagoforkids.org MP3 audio tour website. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Madison/ Wabash CTA Station: Visit http://www.transitchicago.com for help planning a trip on Chicago public transportation. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ The Hotel Florence (in Historic Pullman): In "A League of Their Own" (1992) the Rockford Peaches (an all-women's baseball team of the 1940's) stayed in an elegant boarding house. These scenes were shot in Pullman's historic Hotel Florence. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ The Hotel Florence (in Historic Pullman): Chicago's Pullman neighborhood was originally developed by George M. Pullman as a planned community to house workers at the Pullman Palace Car Company, which made luxury railroad passenger cars. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ The Hotel Florence (in Historic Pullman): Chicago's Pullman neighborhood has distinctive architecture that can't be seen anywhere else in the city. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ The Hotel Florence (in Historic Pullman): The Hotel is located within the Pullman Historic District, which in 1969 was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ The Hotel Florence (in Historic Pullman): The Hotel Florence opened on November 1, 1881 and is named after a daughter of George M. Pullman. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ The Hotel Florence (in Historic Pullman): To learn more about African-American history and labor history in Pullman, visit the A. Phillip Randolph Porter Museum (10406 S. Maryland Ave.) Hours vary by season; call ahead. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ The Hotel Florence (in Historic Pullman): To learn more about Historic Pullman, visit the Historic Pullman Foundation Visitor Center (11141 S. Cottage Grove Ave.) Hours vary by season; call ahead. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ The Hotel Florence (in Historic Pullman): Chicago Neighborhood Tours (www.chicagoneighborhoodtours.com) also offers guided tours of Pullman. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ The University of Chicago: Harry (Billy Crystal) and Sally (Meg Ryan) share a ride and the start of a beautiful relationship on the campus of the University of Chicago in "When Harry Met Sally" (1989). (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ The University of Chicago: The University of Chicago's neo-gothic quad was patterned after several of the colleges at Oxford. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ The University of Chicago: The University boasts 85 Nobel Prize winners. Mingle with current & future prize winners at Jimmy's Woodlawn Tap (1172 E. 55th St.) or one of the Hyde Park's many coffee shops and bookstores. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ The University of Chicago: The nearby Hyde Park Arts Center, Oriental Institute, Smart Museum of Art, and Renaissance Society are all free! Info: http://bit.ly/alwaysfree (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ The University of Chicago: Soak up some of the U of Chicago's ambiance at The Classics Café, located on the second floor of the Classics Building in the Main Quad, or in the Reynolds Center. Both are open to the public. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ The University of Chicago: Doc Films (Max Palevsky Cinema, Ida Noyes Hall, 1212 E 59th St) is the oldest student run film society in the country, shows a mix of art films and popular flicks, all for $5. Open to the Public. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ The University of Chicago: Hyde Park is also home to the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama. http://bit.ly/ObamasFavs (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Cook County Assessor's Office: In "The Blues Brothers" (1980), Jake and Elwood's ultimate destination is the Cook County Assessor's Office in the City Hall-County Building, just west of the Daley Center. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Cook County Assessor's Office: In "The Blues Brothers" (1980) Jake and Elwood are chased by scores of police, hundreds of National Guardsmen, several tanks, and a SWAT team that rappelled down the side of the building. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Cook County Assessor's Office: "Blues Brothers" (1980) crews filmed in the lobby of the building, but the rest of the chase, up the stairs and in the office itself, was shot on a meticulously re-created set in Hollywood. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Cook County Assessor's Office: Director Steven Spielberg famously has a cameo role as the clerk in the Assessor's Office in "The Blues Brothers" (1980). (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Daley Plaza: In "The Lake House" (2006), A climatic scene between Kate (Sandra Bullock) and Alex (Keanu Reeves) was shot in Daley Plaza, under Picasso's untitled sculpture. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Daley Plaza: In "The Blues Brothers", Jake & Elwood Blues (John Belushi & Dan Ackroyd) crash their Bluesmobile through the plate glass windows of the Richard J. Daley Center. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Daley Plaza: Actors John Belushi & Dan Ackroyd offered to donate $50,000 to charity in exchange for getting permission from then Mayor Jane Byrne, to crash their Bluesmobile through the Daley Center's lobby. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Daley Plaza: As Jake Blues famously says of Daley Plaza, "That's where they got that Picasso." Picasso's untitled sculpture was given, by the artist, as a gift to the people of Chicago in 1966. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Daley Plaza: Made entirely of Cor-Ten steel (which gives the sculpture and the Daley Center their unique rust color), Picasso's sculpture weighs a whopping 160 tons. That’s 320,000 pounds! (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Daley Plaza: Although Picasso designed the sculpture in his home country, the Chicago Picasso was fabricated not too far from Chicago – at the U.S. Steel Company in Gary, Indiana. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Daley Plaza: The Chicago Picasso was the first monumental modern sculpture to be placed in the Loop. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Daley Plaza: Sculptor Pablo Picasso never named his sculpture – nor did he ever explain what it represents. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ South Shore Cultural Center: Exterior shots of the Blues Brother's big gig at the "Palace Hotel Ballroom" were shot at the South Shore Cultural Center. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ South Shore Cultural Center: The South Shore Cultural Center (formerly the South Shore Country Club) was recognized as a Chicago Landmark in 2004 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ South Shore Cultural Center: With its opulent beauty, this site is a sought-after venue for weddings, special events, meetings, and recreational activities. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ South Shore Cultural Center: President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama selected the historic building for their wedding reception more than a decade ago. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Location of the Fictional Ray's Music Store: A mural on the NE corner of 47th & S. Prairie was created for scenes shot outside "Ray's Music Exchange", in which hundreds of "Blues Brothers" extras danced to Ray Charles' "Shake a Tail Feather". (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Location of the Fictional Ray's Music Store: While the exterior of Shelly's Loan and Jewelry got a makeover for "The Blues Brothers" (1980), the interior was recreated on a Hollywood Set. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Location of the Fictional Ray's Music Store: The 47th Street Green Line Station is also featured in the famous "Shake a Tail Feather" scene in "The Blues Brothers" (1980). (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Location of Historic Maxwell Street Market: Two scenes from "The Blues Brothers" (1980) take place at or near the historic Maxwell Street Market. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Location of Historic Maxwell Street Market: Blues singer & guitarist John Lee Hooker was filmed live singing "Boom, Boom" in the middle of the bustling Maxwell Street Market, outside of Nate's Deli (formerly at 807 W. Maxwell St, now closed). (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Location of Historic Maxwell Street Market: The interior of Nate's Deli (now closed), was replicated on a Hollywood Set for Aretha Franklin's scenes in "The Blues Brothers" (1980). (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Location of Historic Maxwell Street Market: Today, the Maxwell Street Market, which still happens every Sunday, has moved to Desplaines St. & Roosevelt Rd. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Location of Historic Maxwell Street Market: Are you standing at the corner of Maxwell and Halsted Street? Okay then walk east, toward the brick archway. This archway is just a small part of the historic Maxwell Street Market. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Location of the Fictional Saint Helen of the Blessed Shroud: Blues Brothers filmmakers built a fake façade for the orphanage "Saint Helen of the Blessed Shroud" in an alley just north of 18th and Normal Avenue. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Location of the Fictional Saint Helen of the Blessed Shroud: In the "Blues Brothers" (1980) Jake and Elwood Blues grew up in an orphanage, which owes $5000 in property taxes, setting the brothers off on their quest to raise the money through honest means. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Location of the Fictional Saint Helen of the Blessed Shroud: From 18th Street and Normal, go west to explore Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, known for its galleries, restaurants, cafes and bars, and for being a vibrant center of Mexican-American culture. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Location of the Fictional Saint Helen of the Blessed Shroud: Halsted and 18th Street, just west of Normal, is home to the Chicago Arts District's 2nd Fridays Gallery Night, as well as to a number of independently owned, artist-run galleries. (February 1, 2010) [Link]

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@ Location of the Fictional Saint Helen of the Blessed Shroud: Halsted and 18th Street, just west of Normal, is also home to Kristoffer's Café, a family-owned eatery that is known for their famous tres-leches (three milk) cake. (February 1, 2010) [Link]