Chicago Litogether 2009

[pleaz_me]

Well then let me curl up here for a minute. I need to learn.

 

[SweetWitch]

Me? Innocent? Pleaz, I've got children older than you are. I'm a sixties kid; we invented kink.

Is that anything like Al Gore saying he invented the internet?

 

[voluptuary_manque]

Is that anything like Al Gore saying he invented the internet?

No, that was being particular. I'm speaking generally.

 

[OneLustyWench]

Ooooooooooo do they have Cash Cabs in Chicago or is that only in NYC?

Only in NYC at this time. I'd love to put me and Nero in a cab together, we'd have a riot and get a lot of cash!

 

[midwestyankee]

Only in NYC at this time. I'd love to put me and Nero in a cab together, we'd have a riot and get a lot of cash!

Until you're asked who wrote A Christmas Carol and you'd go blank and be pissed at each other for months.

 

[OneLustyWench]

Until you're asked who wrote A Christmas Carol and you'd go blank and be pissed at each other for months.

Nah, Cash Cab is still a lot easier than Jeopardy

 

[Belegon]

Would love to return to the Art Institute, have not been there in many years. Not sure what Imp's thoughts are though, and I'm not waking her to find out... it can wait for tomorrow.

 

[bequ23]

Good evening/morning everyone!!

Been a long emotional day for me. Yes, another one!!!!

I so need the Litogether to get here!!!!!!!!

Pleaz, let me know if you are still planning on shopping on Friday. My schedule is still up in the air, but I would love to go to the mall with you!!!!

Hmmmm....I wonder what someone's work schedule is on Friday.

Did I say that out loud??

*runs away and goes to bed*

Talk to y'all tomorrow.

 

[JagFarlane]

5 days till some of us depart for a long drive to Chicago
6 days till some people arrive
7 days till we're all there

 

[Guest]

5 days till some of us depart for a long drive to Chicago
6 days till some people arrive
7 days till we're all there

 

[sophia jane]

Would love to return to the Art Institute, have not been there in many years. Not sure what Imp's thoughts are though, and I'm not waking her to find out... it can wait for tomorrow.

I REALLY want to go to the Art Institute, having never been there. So if that's an option, count me in.

 

[like2pleez]

With all the shopping, site seeing and visiting going on will anyone be able to party?? LOL

 

[midwestyankee]

I REALLY want to go to the Art Institute, having never been there. So if that's an option, count me in.

Right now there are two things of note happening at the AI. First, the huge collection of Impressionist paintings has returned after a sojourn to other museums while their museum home was being renovated. Second, there is a special exhibit on until mid April called "Becoming Edvard Munch," which promises to be quite fascinating.

Hours are: Friday: 1030 to 5:00, Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 to 5:00

Admission is $12

Location: 111 S. Michigan Avenue (at Adams Street)

Transportation: The Art Institute is located just one block east of the Loop and is easily accessible via the city's "El" train system. The Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, and Purple lines all stop above ground at Adams/Wabash, in front of the museum. The Red and Blue lines stop underground at Monroe, just a few blocks away. A number of bus lines also stop in front of the museum. Currently, El fare is $1.75 per adult with an El card; $2 with cash. Visit the Chicago Transit Authority's Web site for route, schedule, and fare details.

Metra is Chicago's commuter rail transit system. The Van Buren and Millennium stations stop underground just 1–2 blocks away on Michigan Avenue. Visit Metra's Web site for route, schedule, and fare details.

 

[sophia jane]

Right now there are two things of note happening at the AI. First, the huge collection of Impressionist paintings has returned after a sojourn to other museums while their museum home was being renovated. Second, there is a special exhibit on until mid April called "Becoming Edvard Munch," which promises to be quite fascinating.

Hours are: Friday: 1030 to 5:00, Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 to 5:00

Admission is $12

Location: 111 S. Michigan Avenue (at Adams Street)

Transportation: The Art Institute is located just one block east of the Loop and is easily accessible via the city's "El" train system. The Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, and Purple lines all stop above ground at Adams/Wabash, in front of the museum. The Red and Blue lines stop underground at Monroe, just a few blocks away. A number of bus lines also stop in front of the museum. Currently, El fare is $1.75 per adult with an El card; $2 with cash. Visit the Chicago Transit Authority's Web site for route, schedule, and fare details.

Metra is Chicago's commuter rail transit system. The Van Buren and Millennium stations stop underground just 1–2 blocks away on Michigan Avenue. Visit Metra's Web site for route, schedule, and fare details.

*swoon*
Impressionism is my fave.

 

[AphroditeReborn]

I forgive you Gizz but right now the spankings are reserved for Jag But who knows what will happen in a week

5 more days and I'm on my way!

 

[sadangel]

Right now there are two things of note happening at the AI. First, the huge collection of Impressionist paintings has returned after a sojourn to other museums while their museum home was being renovated. Second, there is a special exhibit on until mid April called "Becoming Edvard Munch," which promises to be quite fascinating.

Hours are: Friday: 1030 to 5:00, Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 to 5:00

Admission is $12

Location: 111 S. Michigan Avenue (at Adams Street)

Transportation: The Art Institute is located just one block east of the Loop and is easily accessible via the city's "El" train system. The Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, and Purple lines all stop above ground at Adams/Wabash, in front of the museum. The Red and Blue lines stop underground at Monroe, just a few blocks away. A number of bus lines also stop in front of the museum. Currently, El fare is $1.75 per adult with an El card; $2 with cash. Visit the Chicago Transit Authority's Web site for route, schedule, and fare details.

Metra is Chicago's commuter rail transit system. The Van Buren and Millennium stations stop underground just 1–2 blocks away on Michigan Avenue. Visit Metra's Web site for route, schedule, and fare details.

Now see, that sounds fun. I am not really sure of just what Impressionist paintings are, but I could learn. *wonders if I can fit into anyone's pocket to go via the internet!! *

 

[midwestyankee]

Now see, that sounds fun. I am not really sure of just what Impressionist paintings are, but I could learn. *wonders if I can fit into anyone's pocket to go via the internet!! *

Impressionists included Manet, Monet, Degas, Renoir, for example.

Here's one of my favorites, from Renoir:

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g68/mwy_photos/renoir_lg.jpg

 

[sadangel]

Impressionists included Manet, Monet, Degas, Renoir, for example.

Here's one of my favorites, from Renoir:

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g68/mwy_photos/renoir_lg.jpg

Okay! I like Monet and Renoir. Wasn't aware that they were known as Impressionist painters. (I grew up very sheltered and in a SMALL little town. Not much more than a village, so never got to experience some of the finer things in life...like Art and studying painters and such.) I need to expand my horizons!

 

[neonlyte]

Okay! I like Monet and Renoir. Wasn't aware that they were known as Impressionist painters. (I grew up very sheltered and in a SMALL little town. Not much more than a village, so never got to experience some of the finer things in life...like Art and studying painters and such.) I need to expand my horizons!

I so miss Roxy... I think.
I'm voting ban the Chicago Threads as us deviants who cannot join the festivities are insanely, proprietorially, and right royally f**king jealous.

 

[midwestyankee]

Okay! I like Monet and Renoir. Wasn't aware that they were known as Impressionist painters. (I grew up very sheltered and in a SMALL little town. Not much more than a village, so never got to experience some of the finer things in life...like Art and studying painters and such.) I need to expand my horizons!

Chicago would be a great place to broaden those horizons. The Art Institute has one of the world's best collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist (Van Gogh, Gauguin, Seurat, Cézanne) paintings.

 

[sadangel]

I so miss Roxy... I think.
I'm voting ban the Chicago Threads as us deviants who cannot join the festivities are insanely, proprietorially, and right royally f**king jealous.

We could start our own thread and let them be jealous of us

Let's see. Rolf and Blue have been stashing some drinks in a safe place from the Naked palace (Don't tell Molly!) I was planning on using the Coffee fund from Abtuse's hangout to hire some strippers. Male and female (Don't tell Abs!) What else do we need!

Okay. My muse just ordered me to get cack to editing so we can work on yet a new story. Geez....she goes from not wanting to work at all to being bossy!!

 

[sadangel]

Chicago would be a great place to broaden those horizons. The Art Institute has one of the world's best collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist (Van Gogh, Gauguin, Seurat, Cézanne) paintings.

Yankee. The cellphone in your coat pocket is blocking my view of all the great art.....when you get to Chicago, can you please put it in the other pocket? Thanks.

Seriously. I have to go do research and google...and hopefully next year I can make Chicago and maybe visit the AI myself.

 

[neonlyte]

We could start our own thread and let them be jealous of us

I'm only allowed once a month for the medication... a thread would be screwed

 

[Remec]

I'm aiming for the Field Museum Friday morning. Anyone else interested?

I'm game for pretty much anything with the word 'museum' in its name, but I don't arrive at O'Hare until 1123 Friday morning.

 

[Emperor_Nero]

Since so many people are talking about taking a trip(s) into Chicago for sightseeing this year, I thought I'd post a few facts ...

The easiest plan for transportation would likely be the CTA, as the Blue Line runs to O'Hare and we can use the 24-hour shuttle service to get to the airport from the hotel for nothing. You can buy passes for transportation on all CTA trains and busses at a limited number of stations, but O'Hare is one of those stations. The pass costs $5.75 for a 1-day unlimited ride pass and $14 for a 3-day unlimited ride pass. As regular fares are $2.25 for trains (and you'd need at least two tickets to go in and then get back), the passes are a pretty good deal if you plan on anything more than a back-and-forth trip and you can get pretty much anywhere and everywhere in the city.

As far as the museums go, here are the big ones, the entrance fees and any special exhibits they have going.

Field Museum of Natural History
www.fieldmuseum.org
Open 9-5 every day
Admission for adults:
General Admission is $15
Gold Admission (inlcludes 1 special exhibit) is $23
Platinum Admission (incl. 2 special exhibits) is $29
Diamond Admission (incl. 3 special exhibits) is $34

Current special exhibits are Real Pirates, The Aztec World and Underground Adventure.

John G. Shedd Aquarium
www.sheddaquarium.org
Open 9-5 M-F and 9-6 on weekends
General Admission is $15.95

Aquarium's famed Oceanarium is currently closed for refurbishment and is actually the highlight of the museum

Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
www.adlerplanetarium.org
Open 9-4 M-F and 9-4:30 on weekends
General Admission is $10
Galaxy Package (includes 1 show and choice of 1 tour) $19
Universe Package (unlimited shows and choice of 1 tour) $25

Museum of Science and Industry
www.msichicago.org
Open 9:30-4 M-S and 11-4 on Sunday
General Admission is $13
Gen. Admission plus 1 Omnimax movie is $20
Gen. Admission plus special events (Smart Home:Green and Wired) $23
Gen. Admission, special events and 1 Omnimax $30
Optional U-505 Submarine Tour $6 additional to any ticket plan

Art Institute of Chicago
http://www.artic.edu/aic/
Open 10:30-5 M-F and 10-5 weekends.
Special hours 5-8 on Thursdays with free admission!
General Admission is $12
Current Special exhibit is Becoming Edvard Munch: Influence, Anxiety, and Myth and admission to that is $20 (Includes general admission) optional audio tour of special exhibit is an extra $6

Navy Pier
www.navypier.com
Open 10-8 M-Th; 10-10 Fri and Sat; 10-7 Sunday
General Admission is FREE
Historic Pier is now home to the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Chicago Children's Museum, and IMAX theater, several small shops and restaurants and the famed Ferris Wheel, Carousel and Swing Ride.
Carousel costs $6, all other rides are $5. Children's Museum is $10. IMAX schedule is not yet set and Shakespeare theater season opens the weekend after the Lit-together.

For those thinking of going wild with sightseeing, there are also the options of the Chicago City Pass or a Go Chicago card.

Chicago City Pass is $59, is good for 9 days from first use and includes admission to the Field Museum, Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium, Museum of Science and Industry and John Hancock Center Skydeck (great view if it's a clear day/night)

Go Chicago Card can be purchased for 1 or more days and includes 25 different sites. For full details and prices you can look at www.gochicagocard.com

I think that covers the basics