The Field Museum and the Chicago Historical Society will captivate audiences with a sound and light show when they present Chicago Pageant: A New Canvas. The outdoor multi-media presentation will take a look at the history, architecture, and people of Chicago. The show will be presented twice each evening, Wednesdays through Sundays in August (excluding Aug. 4) on The Field Museum's north facade. On Thursday, Aug. 1, at 8 p.m., "Queen of the Blues" Koko Taylor will give a free performance at a special kick-off event at The Field Museum.
The Chicago Pageant presentations times are as follows:
Thursday, Aug. 1, 9 p.m. and
9:30 p.m. (special kick-off event)
Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2 &
3, 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 4, no presentation
Wednesdays, Aug. 7, 14, 21,
and 28 at 9 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Thursdays through Sundays,
Aug. 8 through 31, at 9 p.m.
and 9:30 p.m.
Chicago Pageant: A New Canvas, which was a hit with audiences last summer, will once again feature images 115' wide and 95' tall projected onto the building. The result is an uplifting display of the city's rich history and culture. The program's narration will include the words of Chicago poets Gwendolyn Brooks and Carl Sandburg, columnist Mike Royko, novelists Mark Twain and Theodore Dreiser, that give testimonies of their love of the city.
The Field Museum is located on the Museum Campus at 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr. Admission to the sound and light show is free, and advance registration is not necessary. Light snacks will be available for purchase beginning at 8 p.m. For more information, contact The Field Museum at (312) 665-7114 or visit www.fieldmuseum.org.
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