The Eastside Millennium Art Festival, which Amdur Productions originally founded years ago as the New Eastside Artworks, is reborn this year as the area bursts with activity. This downtown Chicago show sits just north of the internationally acclaimed Art Institute of Chicago and the world famous Millennium Park, well known for "The Bean" and interactive water sculptures. Amdur Productions is excited to produce this festival in collaboration with the local Eastside Millennium Gateway Association.
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At the Festival:
FESTIVE FOOD
Visitors may enjoy a variety of fare ranging from fresh-squeezed lemonade, fresh fruit smoothies, Mediterranean food, and more. Local restaurants operate continuously throughout the weekend.
CREATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL FUN
Free hands on art projects for children. Additionally, kids can go on a scavenger hunt through the festival looking for different types of art listed on a bingo card and then receive an “Official Art Explorer” sticker.
FREE ENTERTAINMENT
Throughout the weekend, live music entertains the crowd. From the acoustic rock of Cirrus Falcon to the smooth jazz stylings of Showtyme Jazz Duo.
DIRECTIONS:
Lake Street at Michigan Ave, Chicago 60601
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From the South or East, Take the Chicago SkyWay which leads into Interstate 94 WEST. Continue on 94 to the Congress Street Exit. This is a main exit from the highway, clearly marked. Go EAST on Congress (a big wide multi-lane street which only goes east) to Michigan Avenue. Go left on Michigan a few blocks to Lake Street.
From the NORTH and SOUTH from Interstate 94: Head to Chicago. Once in the Chicago area, exits will be just minutes apart. Watch the signs and exit at Congress. This is a main exit from the highway, clearly marked. Go EAST on Congress (a big wide multi-lane street which only goes east) to Michigan Avenue. Go left on Michigan a few blocks to Lake Street.
From the WEST: I-290 East to 94. Go direction Milwaukee (north on a map) but marked West on signs. Once in the Chicago area, exits will be just minutes apart. Watch the signs and go EAST on Congress (a big wide multi-lane street which only goes east) to Michigan Avenue. Go left on Michigan a few blocks to Lake Street.
Parking is available at several underground garages www.millenniumgarages.com
Bicycle parking is available at the McDonald's Cycle Center, located at Randolph Street and Columbus Drive, www.chicagobikestation.com
Public transportation is a great and easy way to get to the Eastside Millennium Art Festival.
The following web-sites can help you plan your trip:
www.rtachicago.com
www.transitchicago.com
www.metrarail.com
The CTA trains stop just a block or two west of the festival. If you ride the Brown, Green, Orange or Purple line use the Randolph & Washington or State & Lake exits. If you ride the Red line use the State & Randolph exit.
