Oh, what a night! Today was, in my opinion, the most exciting by far. It began with a guided tour of the Museum of Contemporary Art which was a much different experience than our tour of the Chicago Institute of Art in that it challenged us to view art in a way to which we are not yet accustomed- as subjective and capable by everyone. Afterwards, we went to the Loyola University Museum of Art where we saw the Andy Warhol exhibit as well as a whole floor devoted to European religious artwork.
Afterwards, we were given an hour and a half break with which we could do what we pleased and many enjoyed their break by eating lunch at authentic Chicago restaurants, shopping, and walking down Chicago’s main thoroughfare- Michigan Avenue. With emptied wallets and satisfied stomachs, we once again returned to the Chicago Institute of Art to view American Abstract and Expressionist artworks, admiring the works of Kandinsky, Jackson Pollock, and Grant Wood to name a few.
By then it was time for dinner and (following a quick change of clothes at the hotel) we departed for Riva at the famous Navy Pier where we enjoyed dinner with a spectacular view of Lake Michigan. After dinner, we took a bus to Chicago’s La Salle Theater where we saw Jersey Boys, a musical documenting the rise to fame of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons (hence the opening line). It was, admittedly, a very entertaining show filled with catchy songs and witty dialogue, and one that engendered many unwelcome renditions of “Sherry” and “Oh, What a Night” in the Chicago Hilton. I can only imagine what sort of experiences tomorrow will bring.
Alex Sanchez
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