The structure over the mural was added years after the mural's installation. It was designed by Skidmore Owings & Merrill & was put in place because Chagall's tiles were fading from sunlight.
I recommend bringing a map to help you locate everything contained in the mural.
Composed of thousands of inlaid chips in over 250 colors, Marc Chagall’s mosaic artwork The Four Seasons portrays six scenes of Chicago. Read more.
The hardware store at the corner used to be the Sunset Café, a legendary jazz club where Louis Armstrong and others played. Look inside at the historic clippings in front, and the mural in back. Read more.
In the 1920’s, this is where you’d come strut your stuff as music poured from nightclubs. The Meyers Ace Hardware store used to be the Sunset Café, a legendary jazz club where Louis Armstrong played. Read more.
In the 1920's and '30s, this is where you’d come strut your stuff as music poured from the theaters, cabarets and nightclubs, like the Pekin Theater where the top blues singers of the day performed. Read more.
Check out the concrete bench mural that runs along the beach. Gives a good idea of the Rodgers Park community. Sometimes beautiful, sometimes scary, always interesting.
Fun yearly murals. Track for running. Tennis courts. Wonderful park.
Clean beach. Very windy. Great area for running, yoga or morning meditation!
Beautifully designed headquarters full of art work by noted street artists and current employees.
Don't forget to pick up stickers, buttons, and shirts while you're here!
Ask the front desk receptionist if Janitor Dane can give you a tour. There's an extended version of the tour that lasts about 3 hours or a shortened version that last about 2.5 hours.
Located just outside the Damen Pink Line ‘L’ Stop,this mural focuses on the individuality of the people that created the heritage and cultural identity of the community. Read more.
Tip: Right outside of the juice bar. Move any further be prepared to be stabbed.
Looks way bigger in the picture.
Be sure to check out the Freedom Now Mural.
Great place to learn about our history. Awesome courtyard. Always a great rotation of exhibitions on the lower level.
Mosaic portraits in Founders Hall celebrate Dr. Margaret Burroughs, co-founder of the museum, Harold Washington, Chicago’s first African American Mayor, and DuSable, Founder of Chicago. Read more.
paint pens/markers under lock+key...IL has strict graffiti laws...
Sur la Table is to cooks as Blick is to artists...everything you need - and the Loop location rocks Read more.
Staff is always very helpful here! Love the selection, reasonable prices, very convenient.
Make sure to take a look at the beautiful murals downstairs!
The view of 1000 liqour just makes me want to drink.
Stroll past three large window galleries with new and engaging artwork to enjoy. This “experimental cultural center” produces art exhibitions, readings, and performances. Read more.
went to a good event here for chicago craft beer week with Half Acre, DogFish Head, and 3 Floyds
Hen scratching LOL
Its a must see with all of chines zodiac statues!!!!
Sunday parking is free!
Pretty awesome place in the summer.
don't let the negative restroom graffiti get you down, this place has a positive vibe
friendliest staff in LS! cheap, strong drinks. chill atmosphere. live music. non-pretentious hipsters. i love cole's!
No cover for live events.
A gift from Poland to the City of Chicago by Magdalena Abakanowicz - 106 cast iron figures, each 9 ft tall.
The name "Agora" refers to the urban meeting places of the Ancient Greek city-states.
Mind all the chicken bones strewn about the premises - ESPECIALLY if you have dogs. The homeless can be such sloppy eaters...
Don't try to meet your friend who is at The Wells Street Art Fest, at the Old Town Art Fair. It's not the same fest! Same thing, different name, same weekend, a few block apart.
Check out the island squeeze frozen Cocktail Trailer for yummy frozen margaritas, piña coladas and strawberry daiquiris ( next to main to main stage) Wisconsin & Lincoln
Make sure you're at the correct (original) Old Town Art Fair, on Menomonee Street! The fake one on Wells is terrible, filled with loud drunks and cheap art.
The HP area is rich in Puerto Rican culture. Take a self led tour through the area to see the gorgeous murals.
Amazing coco ice for $1 from most on-foot vendors, Puerto Rico fest.
Great park for a bike ride and to experience a true Jens Jensen design!
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