Navy Pier Summer 2017 Guide

Navy PierThe second century begins Summer 2017

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Contents1#0 5 navypier.com | 31#6 Letter from the CEO2#0 63#0 The People’s Pier 9 Pier Romance 10 Pier Programming and Summer Calendar 16 Exhibitionism– The Rolling Stones 20 A Sustainability Model 24 Fast Facts 26 A Community of Support 30 The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare 34 Fall Culture 36 The Food Experience 40 Pier Partners – Directory 42 How To Get To Navy Pier

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A Letter from the CEO… navypier.com | 5As Navy Pier enters its second century this summer, I want to reflect upon not only the qualities that make the Pier a belovedcivic space to many, but also what makes it the People’s Pier.As a lifelong Chicagoan, I invite locals to embrace the Pier as a cultural destination, welcoming guests from all over the worldand offering uniquely Chicago and ever-changing experiences. This is exactly what architect and urban planner Daniel Burnhamenvisioned when he imagined this space in his 1909 Plan of Chicago… a place of respite where locals and tourists could gatheron the lakefront to escape the bustling city.When Navy Pier became a nonprofit in 2011, it afforded the opportunity to reimagine this lakefront jewel. It also enabled the Pierto better fulfill its purpose as a world-class cultural district that celebrates and showcases the vitality of Chicago year-round.To bring our mission to life, we are always thinking of unparalleled experiences we can provide to the Chicago community. Thissummer we’ll introduce the Performance Lawns in Polk Bros Park, which will serve as platforms for cultural, educational andartistic programming. Marquee free events such as Pier Pride, a family-friendly celebration of the LGBTQ communities; Live onthe Lake! music and dance series in the Miller Lite Beer Garden; and All-Access with Paul Natkin, a photo gallery featuring iconicimages of The Rolling Stones’ most intimate moments and experiences, captured by Chicago native and band photographerPaul Natkin, will surprise and delight guests.Regardless of whether you are from down the street or across the globe, the People’s Pier has something to offer everyone. Ihope that you’ll enjoy reading about the Pier’s programming this summer and will be inspired to visit to create your own lifelongmemories.Welcome to the new Navy Pier!Marilynn GardnerPresident and CEO, Navy Pier

The People’s Pier Reimagining a Chicago Icon for its Second Century6 | navypier.com By Lesley M. Cheers by Burnham as a useful civic space “We know our city offers up so many for recreation, commerce and social cultural and entertainment options. Navy Pier is upping its cool factor. The interaction for the city’s diverse This is what motivates us every nonprofit landmark is in the midst of population and he affectionately day – to make the Pier the place a transformative redevelopment that named it ‘the People’s Pier.’ Since Chicago residents and visitors alike is reinvigorating Chicago’s premier its opening in 1916, the Pier has choose over and over again to get urban waterfront as a spectacular been used for commercial shipping, inspired and connected. We strive to cultural destination. The Pier is recreation, Navy pilot training, be the premier community-focused, being updated to excite, educate and expositions and fairs, Chicago Fest culturally forward destination in connect communities – near and far. and served as the original home of Chicago – and beyond,” says Gardner. the University of Illinois at Chicago. “We are taking what was good Fast-forward 100 years from its As a mission-driven organization, and reshaping it into something inception, and you’ll see Navy Pier Navy Pier keeps good company. great for our second century. Navy not only honoring Burnham’s vision Chicago Children’s Museum, Chicago Pier is a jewel, and one we must but elevating it to the next level. Shakespeare Theater and WBEZ protect by reimagining it to ensure all call the Pier home. Southside it remains a vital public space and The Centennial Vision, a strategic Occupational Academy, a transition commercial success for years to redevelopment plan adopted in center for students with disabilities, come,” says Marilynn Gardner, 2011, is spearheading the 101-year is also a Pier partner. Students work president and CEO of Navy Pier. old landmark through a massive with Navy Pier staff to gain on- physical and programmatic evolution. the-job experience in food service, Navy Pier was envisioned by architect Since becoming a nonprofit, Navy housekeeping and guest services. and urban planner Daniel Burnham Pier has embarked on a purposeful in the 1909 Plan of Chicago and and ambitious journey, looking at As the Pier’s Centennial Vision was designed by architect Charles the attraction through a broader, comes to life, people are taking Sumner Frost. The ingenuity and more modernized lens. The mission: notice. Last year, Navy Pier hit foresight in successfully designing to reconnect guests to the famed record-breaking attendance of this complex structure built on one waterfront with visually appealing nearly 9.3 million guests. The spirit of the country’s largest lakes is gathering spaces, and providing an of the transformation is taking unparalleled – and the design has array of artistic, cultural, environmental hold – and more is yet to come! undoubtedly stood the test of time. and educational programming that The lakefront treasure was imagined offers a unique Chicago experience.

ICONIC ARCHITECTURE. Chicago to the Lake, to culture and Continue walking down Navy Pier’s to spectacle,” James Corner says.The updated physical renovations “The Centennial Vision sets the stage famous South Dock, now a gracious for reimagining the Pier in a way promenade lined with trees and socialcomplement the Pier’s natural beauty. that enriches the experiences of its seating areas, and you’ll likely hear a diverse constituency and transforms guest who hasn’t visited in a while say,Great eye candy, it into a newly sustainable, authentic “Wow, I can’t believe this is Navy Pier!”good gathering and iconic celebration of Chicagoplace. — a truly great public space.” COMMITTED TO GREEN. Sustainability is one of the mostLess-cluttered, clean-lined and A WELCOMING FRONT DOOR. impressive and laudable aspects of navypier.com | 7structurally stunning lake pavilions Stroll the Pier on a warm summer Navy Pier’s redevelopment. From awelcome guests. Bold, contemporary day, and you’ll hear giggles and the storm water management systemopen spaces provide unobstructed pitter-patter of splashing water – that recycles captured rainwaterviews of the city’s famous skyline and from young kids to those young- to LED lighting in Festival Hall, tostronger connectivity to the water. at-heart – enjoying the fountain groves of trees and native plants, in Polk Bros Park. The Polk Bros all sourced from within 50 miles ofThe redesign of the Pier’s outdoor Fountain and Plaza welcomes the Pier, the changes have created aspaces is the product of a guests with its new, interactive vast new green infrastructure alongcollaboration between Navy Pier and water feature. With more than 150 the dock. The Pier’s sustainablea design team led by James Corner programmable jets, the fountain redesign efforts were recentlyField Operations (JCFO), a world- mimics the movements of waves, awarded the first-ever Gold-levelrenowned New York-based landscape schools of fish and flocks of birds. SITES certification, the equivalent ofarchitecture and urban design firm. an Oscar award in landscape design. The Polk Bros. Foundation set“The design of Navy Pier’s public a precedent for philanthropic THE BEST VIEW IN TOWN.spaces presents a wonderful and support with their generous and Among the most popular newunique opportunity to reconnect transformational gift, which has additions is the Centennial Wheel, created the 13-acre park that serves inspired by an iconic part of the as the Pier’s green front door. Chicago skyline and a treasured piece of Chicago’s cultural fabric. Soaring to heights of nearly 200 feet, the

Wheel offers guests unparalleled, teams, UK-based Charcoalblue This is Navy Pier as a civic space 360-degree views of Chicago and and Chicago-based Adrian and resource for the community. No Lake Michigan. Open year-round Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture. other city produces performing arts with enclosed gondolas, the Wheel talent and culinary stars quite like provides a coveted vantage point W H AT ’ S AHEAD? Chicago does. No other city has such to view the Pier’s twice-weekly a rich tapestry of neighborhoods. free Aon summer fireworks. In Additional future enhancements will And no other city in the world its inaugural year, the Wheel has boasts 50 acres extending nearly a already drawn 1 million riders. add to the Pier’s allure. A 220-room mile into serenely beautiful water. boutique hotel located toward the The full potential of this iconic destination has yet to be realized – Pier’s East End will anchor a new but it’s blazing a new path. To forge ahead with its mission driven focus dining and entertainment district. and transformational renovations, this nonprofit cultural destination DINING WITH Renovations to the Crystal Gardens continues to seek grants, corporate partnerships and philanthropic A CHICAGO SPIN. and the Family Pavilion include gifts to realize its full potential. Indoors, guests are immersed in enhancements to Chicago Children’s “Navy Pier is in a category of one. As the Pier moves into its second century, Navy Pier’s new Food Experience. Museum and improvements to the we will continue to work toward our physical and programmatic evolution Commissioned by Gensler, a Navy Pier IMAX at AMC Theater. and invite all Chicagoans to join us. This vibrant and reenergized globally recognized collaborative 101-year-old landmark is laser focused on enhancing the guest design firm, the dining area in the WITH A PURPOSE. experience and continuing to be a part While the physical changes at the of Chicago’s economic vitality and former South Arcade now exudes Pier create idyllic gathering spaces cultural community. The possibilities and enhance its status as a premier for combining these great civic a strong contemporary vibe with destination, the Pier’s programs keep assets are limitless,” says Gardner. guests coming back for more. Navy vastly improved food choices. The Pier has introduced engaging, free programming and events including options reflect Chicago’s spirit of interactive public art installations, live music series, fitness classes and culinary innovation and passion for dance and theater collaborations. Looking ahead, the Pier’s plazas, hospitality. Local favorites like Tiny parks, stages, lawns and indoor spaces will continue to be animated Tavern, Big Bowl, Porkchop, Lalo’s, in new and imaginative ways — making it truly the People’s Pier Brown Sugar Bakery and DMK Burger and remaining accessible to all. Bar are among the eateries that lure guests to the new dining destination.8 | navypier.com ELEVATING THE STAGE. Navy Pier Mission Statement: Navy Pier is the People’s Pier, Theatergoers are seeing an upgrade Chicago’s lakefront treasure, welcoming all and offering too. Just east of Pier Park, the former Skyline Stage is being transformed dynamic and eclectic experiences through partnerships and into a dramatic, innovative third programs that inspire discovery and wonder. performance venue for the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. The Yard opens this fall and will introduce a new trend in theater architecture to the world. The vision for the theater focuses on resourceful, sustainable and adaptive design and a flexible configuration developed by the world-class architectural

Pier Romance navypier.com | 9I’ve had a long love affair with Navy Pier. Like all lifelong romances, we’ve had our ups and downs. But we’re ready forour second honeymoon, sparked by the reimagining of the Chicago landmark that’s underway, one that you’ll read aboutin this special publication we’ve collaborated with Navy Pier to create.THE CRUSHI met Navy Pier in the summer of 1978, as a high-school student from the suburbs coming with my girlfriend to thisthen little-known and kind-of-decrepit, kind-of-wonderful old place for the brand new ChicagoFest. With sixteenseparate stages featuring an amazingly wide range of music genres, all framed by magnificent views of Chicago’sskyline, it was love at first sight. For this impressionable teen, the breadth of the event’s offerings, the energy of thecrowd and, most of all, the Pier itself instilled an impression of the grandeur of what a city could and should be.THE COURTSHIPOver the next few years, I moved to the city and saw the Pier from time to time, for the art fair or on a bike ride onits then-vacant docks. In 1995, the Pier was reborn in a comprehensive renovation that introduced the Ferris wheel,the Crystal Gardens, the Chicago Shakespeare Theater and a host of restaurants and visitor-friendly shops and foodvendors. It quickly became Chicago’s top tourist attraction, and a place for our special family events—especially whenthe family was from out-of-town.THE SEPARATIONBefore long, the novelty wore off. The Pier seemed so oriented toward tourists that it offered little for us locals. It hadbeen designed like a carnival, with a cascade of overstimulation in every sense, from the foods being sold to the visualcues present in its appearance to the very pacing of the experience. Carnivals may be one of life’s pleasures, but they’re apleasure best consumed in measured doses. And so, like so many long romances, I started to take for granted the Pier’sendemic charms that had so enchanted me once.THE REKINDLINGNow, the Pier is finishing up its centennial celebration with another reinvention. The carnival vibe is giving way to afresh, clean contemporary design, with a major focus on sustainability, that reflects a sophisticated urban milieu. Withbetter restaurants, a major new cultural initiative and, now, an opportunity to buy a cocktail and carry it around with you,it’s become the kind of place you’ll want to visit more regularly. And while it’s still very family friendly, it’s now especiallyinviting to outings without children too. Like a date.On an unseasonably balmy April day this spring, my wife (who is that same girlfriend from 1978) and I decided to rideour bikes over to the Pier. We made our way to the strikingly designed Tiny Tavern which, if it looks like the kind of placeyou’d expect to find in one of Chicago’s trendy neighborhoods, that’s because it is—the original Tiny Lounge has been amainstay in North Center for almost two decades. We ordered a couple of local craft beers to go and walked east alongthe South Dock toward the vast blue waters of Lake Michigan. The further we walked, the thinner the crowds became,until we reached the end of the Pier and grabbed a bench, spending an hour or so sipping and talking and watching thewaters make gentle waves against an infinite blue horizon.What’s not to love about that?Brian Hieggelke Published by Newcity Custom Publishing 2017Editor and publisher, Newcity newcitynetwork.com

Pier Programming The Pier Ups Its Arts and Culture Game10 | navypier.com By Michelle T. Boone a bolder, greener, more contemporary In the newly created position of chief public space; and to offer expanded, programming and civic engagement Arts. Culture. Free, dynamic year-round arts and cultural officer at Navy Pier, I have been charged programming. Perhaps those aren’t programming with a Chicago-centric with identifying and establishing the words that immediately come focus to the more than 9 million partnerships that best align with our to mind when you think of Navy guests who visit each year. With vision, inviting key players into the Pier. But we hope that they will now. much of the physical redevelopment fold, driving our mission of curating completed, the Pier’s programmatic and producing Chicago-centric In fact, Navy Pier has always been a evolution is now underway. experiences, and elevating the very space for diverse public programming, best cultural offerings of our city in with a deep-rooted history in arts We have asked — and continue to ask a way that only a location as unique and culture. It spurred Chicago’s — how we can best use these beautiful and accessible as Navy Pier can. renown as a festival city. From food and visually inspiring public spaces to to live music, to large-scale spectacle fulfill the Pier’s mission of offering So far, Pier guests have seen and events on the water or in the sky, the dynamic and eclectic experiences will continue to see a series of Pier has hosted many iconic festivals unparalleled anywhere else in the city. pilot programs that range from over its 101-year lifespan. Now, with creative expressions, in the form a new, reinvigorating and forward- To address this question, Navy Pier, of live music, dance, theater and thinking vision in place, the popular inspired by Chicago’s 2012 Cultural cinema, to interactive public art lakefront destination is raising its Plan, embarked on a strategic process installations and fitness and profile as a world-class nonprofit to establish a comprehensive arts recreational offerings, free for all. institution, entertainment district and and discovery framework. Informed ultimate arts and cultural destination. by the Pier’s strategic vision and the Of course, free programming is only candid feedback of those involved in possible with the funding support When Navy Pier assumed nonprofit the local arts and culture scene, as of philanthropic partners, such as status in 2011 and developed its well as national thought leaders, the the Polk Bros. Foundation. Their Centennial Vision, two clear goals new arts framework called for tactical exemplary and game-changing were outlined as the iconic landmark partnerships and collaborations that $20 million legacy gift not only prepared to enter its second century: would highlight and showcase the transformed the 13-acre green space to reimagine and reinvent the Pier as best of all that Chicago has to offer. at the Pier’s gateway — now known as

Polk Bros Park — but also expanded Soak up the sights and sounds ofthe Pier’s ability to activate its public Chicago on the city’s front porch.spaces with creative and engagingexperiences, further catapulting Laugh, play, create and learn.the programmatic vision forward Inspire and be inspired.and setting a precedent for otherdonors who share in this mission. Following the overwhelming response has teamed up with Fitness Formula navypier.com | 11 to “Impulse,” Navy Pier looks forward Clubs and VibeUP to offer free fitness“Impulse,” the public art installation to welcoming many more public and yoga classes each week. Fromthat the Pier welcomed to Polk Bros installations in the future as guests June to September, Navy Pier willPark earlier this year, served as a continue to embrace works of visual offer classes every Tuesday eveningprime example of the interactive art at the Pier. Starting in late June, as part of Rush Hour Fitness — aexperiences now available to guests the public is invited to experience “A high-intensity workout session for allof all ages, thanks to the generosity Retrospective View of the Pathway” by fitness levels — and Sunset Yoga inof the Polk Bros. Foundation. The internationally acclaimed artist Roger Polk Bros Park’s tranquil green space.internationally acclaimed installation Hiorns. Located in Polk Bros Park, thefrom Montreal proved to be a big hit installation is a massive interactive Perhaps the most excitingamong Pier guests, who swarmed sculpture that ”erupts” daily, creating programming of the summer will comethe set of 15 musical and illuminated sculptural floating clouds that guests in July when Navy Pier officially openslarge-scale seesaws throughout its of all ages can enjoy all summer long. the Polk Bros Performance Lawns atvisit to Chicago. “Impulse” was one of Another program that has resonated the south end of the park. Featuringthe first major projects identified as a with the public is Navy Pier’s new two stages and state-of-the-artpart of the citywide “Year of Public fitness series, which kicked off sound and lighting capabilities, theArt” initiative, as Chicago celebrates this year as Resolution Revolution Performance Lawns will be one of thethe 50th anniversary of the gift of from February through March and city’s most dynamic new public spacesthe Picasso sculpture at the Daley continued as Spring into Action for creative expression, with its stagesPlaza and the 50th anniversary of from April through May. The Pier set against the iconic backdrops of the“The Wall of Respect,” the seminalpiece recognized as one of thefirst community murals in the city.

Pier Programming12 | navypier.com lake and the city’s majestic skyline. the architecturally stunning grand Pride celebration outside of the staircase linking the South Dock Lakeview neighborhood — on June Navy Pier will introduce programming to Pier Park. It will serve as a 24, and Navy Pier’s 101st Birthday to this new outdoor venue with the site for Make Music Chicago, a Celebration on July 15 — all of which launch of Water Flicks, an eight-week citywide celebration of musicians are free and open to the public. film series presented in partnership — from amateur to professional with the Chicago International Film — as well as a unique stage for That’s what makes this lakefront Festival. Offered every Monday many other live performances and gem so special. It truly is a place for evening through August, the free programs throughout the season. all. Now more than ever, Navy Pier is film series will feature water-themed the People’s Pier, in every sense of movies along the lakefront, making it The Pier continues to build on existing the word. But don’t take my word for an ideal summer activity for families, programming that guests have come it — come experience it for yourself. friends or couples enjoying date nights. to love, such as the Aon Summer Fireworks series every Wednesday Consider this an open invitation to Other exciting summer offerings and Saturday from Memorial Day guests and audiences from all walks and collaborations in the Polk Bros through Labor Day. And a classic of life, and a call for partnership Performance Lawns include Chicago entertainment program at the popular and collaboration to artists and Blues Camp for Kids, in partnership lakefront space on the east end of organizations across the city and with Columbia College Chicago; the Pier has been reinvigorated. globe. Share your talent on our “Hillbilly Highway: Country Comes Guests are invited to experience lakefront stage, or experience to the City,” a concert presented in “Live on the Lake!” at the Miller someone else’s artistic gift. Support a conjunction with Old Town School Lite Beer Garden, a free live music local musician or become one yourself. of Folk Music; “Noche Caribena,” and dance series featuring different Interact with rare, one-of-a-kind art a Latin/Caribbean concert with genres of music every Wednesday installations. Enjoy a summer flick next the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance; a through Sunday from Memorial Day to the water. Master your downward- rhythm and tap fest in partnership to Labor Day. On Wednesdays, swing facing dog in one of the most serene with the Chicago Human Rhythm and sway to soothing blues music, settings in town. Engage with Project; Shakespeare in the Park, courtesy of Buddy Guy’s Legends. different cultures. Immerse yourself in partnership with the Chicago On Thursdays, learn to dance to in new experiences. Soak up the Shakespeare Theater; Water Colors, various music styles at Pier Dance. sights and sounds of Chicago on the a weekly jazz series with the Jazz Fridays and Saturdays will feature city’s front porch. Laugh, play, create Institute of Chicago; Wiggleworms, a different local bands each week, and and learn. Inspire and be inspired. six-week children’s live music with Old Sundays are for the sweet sounds Town School of Folk Music; and more. of Old Town School of Folk Music. This is the new Navy Pier. Key special events add even more Navy Pier also looks forward to excitement to the Pier this summer: activating other spaces throughout the Summer Solstice Celebration the Pier, including the Wave Wall, on June 21, Pier Pride — the largest

Enjoy the sights and sounds of live music with a free concert series at the Miller Lite Beer Garden every Wednesday through SundayLive On the Lake! June Concerts J u l y 1 6 Volo Bogtrotters • Dill Cielito Lindo • Bones J u n e 2 1 Vino Louden • Guy King Costa Trio August 13 Jugs J u n e 2 2 Instructor • Jugo DeMangol July 19 Rob Blaine • Joe Moss The Blue Coast Band • The Shades • Libido Funk June 23 Circus July 20 Edilson Lima • Chicago August 16 Sam Cockrell Band Big Sadie • ShooBooty Samba Instructor • Cecy J u n e 2 5 Trayce Eileen • Morry J u l y 2 1 Rendition August 17 Santana Sochat & The Special 20s J u n e 2 8 Snoopy King • Euphony July 22 The Strapping Owls Ginger Road • Dirk Quinn Band • Trippin’ • Breezy Rodio • Dr. August 18 Hairbangers Ball June 29 Billies June 30 Hyperplane • Beggars Bombay Unity • Billy Strings •July Concerts July 23 Lindsay and the Lights August 19 AJ Ghent Band Go Out • Brother El & Booty Movement The Present Elders August 20 Coalition • Lamajamal July 26 Joanna Connor • Jamiah Melody Angel • Wayne Rogers August 23 Baker BrooksJuly 1 Banquet • Tinsley Ellis July 27 Tina Go-Go • The Little Snoopy King • EuphonyJuly 2 Deep Fried Pickle Project •July 4 The Wandering Boys Queens August 24 Leinenkugel’s 150th Andrew Leahey andJuly 5 the Homestead • The July 28 Mank N Sass • 97Nine August AnniversaryJuly 6 PriSSillas • WeddingJuly 7 Banned J u l y 2 9 Marvin “Maestro” 25-26 The Blue Coast Band •July 8 Anthony Moser • Quinn Sullivan Weathersby • Soul August 16 Sam Cockrell BandJuly 9 Chicago House MusicJuly 12 Sun Stereo • Mr. Blotto Committee • Rocks Off Big Angry Fish •July 13 Alex Kates and LateJuly 14 Night Elixer • Charlie July 30 Los Vicios de Papá • A u g u s t 27 Abraham MellishJuly 15 Wheeler Band • The Magic Lightnin’ Boys Willy Dynomite Morry Sochat & The Sanctified Grumblers • Growler August Concerts August 30 Special 20s • NuBlu Melody Angel • Brother John Kattke Band Instructor • Jugo De Mango August 2 Nick Bell • Sheryl Edilson Lima • Chicago Laura Joy • Rod Tuffcurls August 3 Youngblood and the Bench Press August 4 Instructor • Euphony August 31 Samba MER’s Music Showcase August 5 Righteous Hillbillies • • The Right Now • Nick August 6 Mike & Joe Bassel & The Pontarelli Subhi • The August 9 Congregation • Bumpus S e p te m b e r 1 Supernaturals • 16 August 10 The Lawrence Peters August 11 Outfit • Typhanie CANDLES August 12 Monique Quartet Jimmy Nick • Breezy Mountain Deer Revival Rodio Nicolle Wood • Fat Babies September Concerts navypier.com | 13 Pearls Mahone • Stache MER’s Music Showcase September 2 • The Crane Wives • • Lovewhip • Boy Band The Town Pants Review September 3 Bitter Jester Battle of September 4 the Bands - Finalists Showcase Simpleton & Cityfolk • Bella’s Bartok

Summer Calendar PIER PRIDE Join Navy Pier for the largest Pride celebration outside of the Lakeview neighborhood, featuring a full day of live music, artistic performances, LGBTQ wedding ceremonies, special programming, a parade along the lakefront and more. AON SUMMER FIREWORKS Enjoy the Aon Summer Fireworks, Navy Pier’s free signature fireworks series, every Wednesday and Saturday evening from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Every Saturday through July 29, the fireworks will be synchronized to The Rolling Stones soundtracks to coincide with “Exhibitionism – The Rolling Stones” at Navy Pier. LIVE ON THE LAKE! AT MILLER LITE BEER GARDEN Enjoy the sights and sounds of live music along the lakefront as Navy Pier hosts a free concert series at its popular Miller Lite Beer Garden every Wednesday through Sunday, starting May 26. On Wednesdays, swing and sway to the soothing blues, courtesy of Buddy Guy’s Legends. On Thursdays, learn to dance to different genres of music at Pier Dance. Fridays and Saturdays will feature various live music each week – including The Rolling Stones cover bands on select days – and Sundays are for the sweet sounds of Old Town School of Folk Music. WATER FLICKS Navy Pier is taking movies in the park to a whole new level, offering a free eight-week film series in Polk Bros Park, with Lake Michigan serving as the backdrop. Starting July 10, grab a blanket or lawn chair and catch a water-themed flick every Monday evening through the end of August. FITNESS Navy Pier’s free fitness series continues this summer with high intensity workouts with Fitness Formula Club every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Wave Wall and Sunset Yoga with VibeUP every Tuesday from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Polk Bros Park. All fitness levels are welcome. Note: There will be no classes on Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. June Events Rush Hour Fitness Ongoing programs: Roger Hiorns’ art Tue, Jun 6, every Tuesday installation: “a All Access with Paul retrospective view of14 | navypier.com S u n s e t Yog a Natkin the pathway” Tue, Jun 6, every Tuesday Debuting June 21 Aon Summer Summer Solstice Fireworks Celebration Every Wednesday and Wed, Jun 21 Saturday Pier Pride Sat, Jun 24

July Events Fourth of July Tap Fest Live on the Lake! at Celebration Wed, Jul 19 the Miller Lite Beer Tue, Jul 4 Garden Beat Box Water Flicks Sat, Jul 22 Every Wednesday – Every Monday Sunday Shakespeare in the Water Colors Park Aon Summer Wed, Jul 12 Jul 26 - Jul 28 Fireworks Every Wednesday and Navy Pier 101st Ongoing Saturday Birthday Celebration programs: Sat, Jul 15 Rush Hour Fitness All Access with Paul Every Tuesday Latin Jazz Festival Natkin Sun, Jul 16 Closes Jul 30 Su n se t Yog a Every Tuesday Blues Camp Tue, Jul 18August Events Noche Caribbeana Ongoing Aon Summer Sun, Aug 13 programs: Fireworks Every Wednesday and Hillbilly Highway Live on the Lake! at Saturday Sun, Aug 20 the Miller Lite Beer Garden Rush Hour Fitness Every Wednesday – Every Tuesday Sunday Su n se t Yog a Every Tuesday navypier.com | 15 Water Flicks Every MondaySeptember Events Live on the Lake! at the Miller Lite Great American Lobster Fest Beer Garden Fri and Sat, Sept 1 and 2 Every Wednesday – Sunday Continues through Sept 4 Aon Summer Fireworks Sat, Sept 2 EXPO Chicago Sept 13 - Sept 17

Exhibitionism The Rolling Stones Rock the Pier This Summer16 | navypier.com By Anthony De Curtis fashion designers — not to mention a like this length of time was not host of gifted musical collaborators — just absurd; it was inconceivable. “Exhibitionism: The Rolling Stones,” could all make essential contributions “I didn’t expect it to last until 50 now open at Navy Pier, offers a to how the group is perceived and how myself, let alone with the Stones,” complex thematic exploration of its music is heard. The Stones have guitarist Keith Richards says. “It’s the creative life of a band that has continually looked outward and moved incredible, really. In that sense managed both to stay vibrantly in a three-dimensional context, never we’re still living on borrowed time.” current and intensely true to its core seeming divorced from the events values for more than half a century. of their times. Music has beaten at Though the band has used its One important reason that the Rolling the heart of everything they’ve done, “borrowed time” well, Mick Jagger Stones have survived and thrived as but their dynamic relationship with takes a more expansive view of the long as they have is their ability not the creative world around them has band’s ongoing evolution. “You have merely to make music that helps helped animate that music and has to put yourself back into that time,” shape the culture surrounding them, kept it alive for succeeding generations he says about those early days in but to draw on that surrounding of fans. The exhibition captures London, when he and Richards culture to enliven their own vision. the contemporary immediacy of and guitarist Brian Jones roomed “Exhibitionism: The Rolling Stones” the Stones’ music. It rightly views together in a legendarily squalid chronicles this dynamic interaction the band as a living entity, enriched flat at 102 Edith Grove in Chelsea of the Stones with the world around but not entrapped by its history. (Richards described the place as them. The very title suggests the a “beautiful dump”) and hustled boldness, sexuality and sense of The band’s longevity is remarkable. gigs wherever they could find one. public spectacle that have long been When the nascent Rolling Stones hallmarks of the Stones. The band has began performing around London in always understood how filmmakers, 1962, the notion that a rock ’n’ roll photographers, visual artists and band would last anything remotely

Prepare for A British Invasion—“Exhibitionism” Makes Its Chicago DebutTo celebrate and complement the arrival of Exhibitionism, Navy Pier is also set to host special fireworks synchronized toNavy Pier is activating the 50-acre cultural destination with The Rolling Stones song tracks on select nights, in addition tofree programming throughout the duration of the exhibit featuring Rolling Stones cover bands at the Miller Lite Beerto provide guests an authentic, Pier-wide experience. The Garden on May 27, July 1 and July 29. Pier partners are gettingenhanced offerings are part of Navy Pier’s Centennial Vision, in on the excitement as well, offering special Exhibitionism-transforming the venue into an accessible, year-round themed deals and promotions during the exhibit’s run in Chicago.centerpiece for Chicago’s diverse arts and cultural scene. In addition, Navy Pier is offering attendees the excitingAmong the many exciting additions is All-Access with Paul opportunity to host an exclusive pre- or post-exhibitNatkin, a free photo gallery featuring 30 iconic images of viewing event in a private space at the Pier to enhance theirThe Rolling Stones’ most intimate moments and experiences, Exhibitionism experience. Various packages are available andcaptured by Chicago native and band photographer, Paul can include: General Admission or VIP Admission Ticket for eachNatkin. Free and open to the public throughout the span of guest; access to a private space for up to four hours, with theExhibitionism, the gallery is a complementary sneak peek of the option to host the event on a scenic rooftop terrace; discountedmain exhibit, highlighting iconic moments of the Stones on tour. food and beverage packages; Exhibitionism merchandise; and more. For more information or to book a package, call (312) 595-5300 or e-mail [email protected]. navypier.com | 17

Exhibitionism Buddy Guy Riffs on the Rolling Stones’ Blues Roots By Buddy Guy The Chess brothers had the He said the disc jockey looked at the greatest blues players … Howlin’ records, put them in the garbage The first time I met the Rolling Stones, Wolf, Muddy Waters, Little Walter and stomped. “I can’t play that,” he I was in the Chess Records studio and Sonny Boy (Williamson). says. But I got to give the Stones doing four songs, which was two 45s. the credit for opening up the doors I had never saw any white man with After the Stones got so big, a radio for Muddy, Little Walter and me. A heels on their boots this tall. And right station was playing their version of lot of white people in America didn’t in the middle of my session these great blues songs, and one of the know who Muddy Waters (or) Howlin’ guys walked in and lined up against Chess brothers took the original Wolf was, and the British made the wall. My little vocal booth required and some other records to the the blues more popular than any nobody in there but me, because I station and said, “Here’s the same African-American person had done. was trying my best to play something song done by Wolf, Muddy and so I could sell a few records. I almost Sonny Boy. You’re not playing it, For example, they had a television got angry, because I said, “I don’t but you’ll play the Stones’ version.” show here called “Shindig!” and they need nobody in the studio.” Then I18 | navypier.com found out that Muddy Waters had helped the Stones come upstairs; they came to Chess that day (for) an audition. Muddy was downstairs when they drove up, and he carried up their instruments. When I saw them with their long hair, I’m like, “What is this?” You know, coming into my session, and nobody says, “You going to have some guests.” Normally, the session was just the musician and the producers and the engineer.

went out of their way trying to get Of course, I didn’t know they were Wolf, Walter, myself, none of us werethe Stones to come to do the show. that wild at the time. We would go born in Chicago. Chess Records wasMick agreed to do the show only if to dinner, and when they would finish in Chicago, and we migrated therethey let him bring along Howlin’ Wolf. the owner would have to remodel his because that was the big record restaurant because they would tear company. I arrived September theI don’t like to get into it, but I think it up! On the plane they would throw 25th, 1957, when if you saw a whitewhite America didn’t want their plates and someone, I don’t recall face in a blues club it had to be achildren to know that the music was the name, said, “If you want to get cop. I laugh about it now, becausebeing played by African-Americans famous, Buddy, you got to do what when Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck and— they was trying to keep it away. they do. Just drop televisions out the a lot of the white kids playing theElvis Presley got so big he went window and throw food all over the blues would come and listen to theon “The Ed Sullivan Show,” and restaurant, and then pay for it.” At the Wolf, Muddy and all of us play, theyEd Sullivan told him, “I can’t show time I couldn’t even pay for my Chevy didn’t realize 99.9 or 100 percentyou from waist down. I got to show to be cleaned, but I learned a lot from of the audience was black. Later,you from waist up,” because he was them. Whatever they were doing, when I went to England, I’d walkshaking like Louis Jordan (and) Little they did it right, because people still out with a Strat, and after I becameRichard. But the Stones came in love them and they’re the greatest friends with Eric and Beck they toldand said, “This is not new. You had rock ’n’ roll band that ever played. me, “We didn’t know a Strat couldit all the time and just didn’t know.” play the blues until we heard you.” I got to give the Stones the credit for But the Stones did so much for navypier.com | 19opening up the doors for Muddy, Little the music that I have dedicated my life to that I just (don’t know) Walter and me. how I would thank them. After they showed up in Chess, they just tookThe first time Junior Wells and I When I first went to England in it to another level. I didn’t have theplayed with the Stones, in 1970, 1965, everyone was listening to the slightest idea these guys were goingthey asked us to open for them for blues and they were all saying, “You to be so famous and say some ofthe whole tour throughout Europe. know, man, it’s Chicago.” Muddy, the good things they have said about us. We appreciate it. I know I do.

A Model of Sustainability The Modernization of a 101-year-old Landmark By Jon Kaplan recognized the Pier’s prominence anniversary, the Pier held an international design competition to Surrounded by the blue waters on the Great Lakes as a unique find a partner who could transform of Lake Michigan, Navy Pier is a tired 20th century venue into a now one of the greenest spots in opportunity. The Pier could positively dynamic 21st century destination. the Midwest. At the place where land, lake and river converge, this impact the environment, while The Pier chose the sustainable, manmade jewel is committed to sweeping and inspiring designs leaving a natural, sustainable legacy showcasing sustainable practices submitted by James Corner Field for Chicago. As a globally recognized Operations (JCFO). This acclaimed venue that draws millions of visitors in both its facilities and its future landscape architecture and urban a year, the Pier takes seriously its design firm approached the project responsibility to set a precedent environmental programming. by considering sustainability in as an eco-friendly destination. its broadest sense. JCFO’s design20 | navypier.com It was an ambitious goal, but not a team wanted not only to conserve “This is a place where people interact new one. Redeveloping the Pier as natural resources but to create with each other, with the city and a contemporary, environmentally public spaces that guests could with the lake. So, we sought to friendly public space was very much use for a variety of activities. de-clutter and simplify what had in keeping with the vision crafted by become a commercial, mostly legendary city planner Daniel Burnham “A big challenge was working with concrete space into more of an open, more than a century ago. In 1909, the Pier’s historic infrastructure and green oasis,” says Brian Murphy, Burnham made “no little plans” when making it function better for the 21st the Pier’s chief operating officer. he called for the creation of Municipal century. We, for example, rewired Pier No. 2 (Navy Pier’s original name). utilities, cut in holes for new trees Navy Pier boldly embraced He wanted it to be more than a and added permeable surfaces,” sustainability and green practices place of commerce and community, explains Sarah Weidner Astheimer, as major pillars of its Centennial recreation and relaxation. He dreamed landscape architect and JCFO Vision redevelopment framework for of a spot where the public could principal in charge of the project. the next 100 years. The framework enjoy “one great unobstructed view, “Another big challenge was the South stretching away to the horizon, where water and clouds seem to meet.” More than a century later, Navy Pier committed to realizing Burnham’s vision. As it approached its 100th

Dock’s jumbled accretion of poles, • JCFO expanded and redeveloped a Hall resulted in an 80 percentkiosks, stages, structures, carts, 13-acre green space to serve as lighting energy reduction.ramps, planters and furnishings the Pier’s welcoming front yard.— moving from a place that was This space, now known as Polk • The Pier also reduced trashoverly cluttered and congested to a Bros Park, features an interactive diversion to landfills by 16 percentstrong, legible design that embraces fountain and performance lawns. in 2016, which equals 390 tons of waste diverted from the landfill.With the redesign, we are seeing people usethe Pier in a much more social, civic way… Those achievements turned out to be both historic and award-winning. Navyclarity, simplicity and its amazing • The designers reimagined Pier’s sustainability-focused redesign navypier.com | 21context with spectacular views of the South Dock as a “green became the first project in the worldthe lake and city. A final challenge spine” for the Pier, which to earn Gold-level SITES certification,was access — visual access to the would showcase a more open, a milestone in the industry. Judgeslake, physical access to the city, public promenade, lined with praised the Pier’s commitmentprioritizing the pedestrian experience approximately 200 trees. to preserving its surroundingamidst all the logistics of drop- environment, despite the demandsoff, transit, traffic, etc.,” she adds. • The team partnered with the of being a world-class destination Unilock company to replace worn visited by millions of guests annually.JCFO’s design strategy placed pavement with 43,000 squarerenewed emphasis on green feet of permeable, locally sourced, “The SITES certification is aspaces, water and energy regionally manufactured pavers great honor and inspires us toconservation, and locally sourced made of recycled material. This continue our concerted effortsand sustainable materials. is designed to save as much as to make Navy Pier a model ofThe results were impressive. 1.5 tons of stormwater sediment sustainability for institutions around out of Lake Michigan each year. the world,” says Marilynn Gardner, president and CEO of Navy Pier. • The switch to LED lights in Festival This award marked the culmination of Phase I of Navy Pier’s Centennial

A Model of Sustainability Vision. But the Pier has aspirational, agenda outreach effort. The Pier more social, civic way — relaxing will encourage sustainability and on the chaise lounges at the East long-term goals to remain a healthy, environmental awareness among End of the Pier, impromptu and its partners, as well as meeting and scheduled performances populating thriving urban space. Its 30-Year convention vendors and attendees. It the platforms, new celebratory even plans to raise awareness among gatherings and exercise classes at Sustainable Master Plan focuses on guests through an innovative slate the Grand Stair, art shows in Polk of arts and cultural programming. Bros Park, children interacting with reducing the Pier’s environmental water at the fountain in Polk Bros Navy Pier is well on its way to truly Park. All of these activities showcase footprint in the areas of energy, planting an environmental legacy. how socially vibrant Chicago is, but JCFO’s Weidner Astheimer already weren’t really possible when the Pier water, waste, transportation and sees the benefits of those efforts: was overcrowded and commercially “The true testament to the Pier’s focused. So it’s very exciting to see community. Navy Pier also has success is its current social life. people actively enjoying the space.” formed a Sustainability Advisory With the redesign, we are seeing people use the Pier in a much Group and a Sustainability Working Group composed of civic leaders, sustainability experts, environmental professionals, nonprofit board members and staff to help implement the plan. But perhaps the Pier’s most exciting next step will be a “green” 2016 Recycling Efforts Resulted In...22 | navypier.com 1,626 1,569 457,577 trees saved gallons of gasoline saved gallons of water saved 378,731 1,419 34,509 kw hours of electricity saved yd3 of landfill space saved gallons of oil saved

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Navy Pier: Fast Facts Think you know Navy Pier? What you don’t know might surprise you. It’s recently undergone a massive By Kristin Young and Genesis Villarreal transformation — and it’s more than just the Wheel. Navy Pier is part of the fabric of Chicago Navy Pier consists of 50 acres of waterfront space, including Originally envisioned by architect and The Pier’s 101st Polk Bros Park, a 13-acre multi-use space named in for urban planner Daniel Burnham, Navy birthday is Chicago’s Polk Family. Pier has been part of Chicago’s skyline July 15, for more than 100 years. 2017 POLK BROS PARK Architecture Modern updates to the Pier’s architecture include efforts to declutter and enhance guests’ connection with Lake Michigan. Navy Pier is home to two historic landmark The Pier’s renovated South Dock invites guests to linger and unwind sites: the Head House and the Aon beneath a leafy canopy of newly planted Marmo Maples and American Grand Ballroom. Sycamores sourced within a 50-mile radius of the Pier. New Lake Pavilions on the South Dock provide vendor space, shaded The Head House is the formal entrance to vistas, and sparkling reflections of Lake Michigan. the Pier on its west end. The original trolley The Wave Wall and integrated Wave Stair at the base of the Centennial passageway is now a pedestrian entrance, Wheel are iconic features of the South Dock’s new design. Its dramatic but the original terra-cotta towers and curves form a stepped gathering space for cultural performances, embedded terra-cotta reliefs appear just as fireworks, and (of course) first-rate people they did in 1916. watching. The Aon Grand Ballroom, on the Pier’s east end, continues to be used like it was in 1916: as a premier venue for private and public events of all varieties. Not just for tourists The wheel weighs 992,080 pounds. Navy Pier has 32 unique restaurants Navy Pier offered 245 free and snack shops to choose from. community programs and It contains more than 10,000 bolts 22 are local, Chicago-area performances in 2016. to connect all components. businesses. More than 3,000 locals are Navy Pier donated 10,000 employed throughout Navy Pier. free rides on the Centennial Wheel to local nonprofits in 2016. Navy Pier welcomed a record-breaking 9.3 million guests in 2016. Nearly 70% were from Chicagoland.24 | navypier.com The wheel has 21 spokes, 8,000 pounds each, to support the 42 gondolas.

That Wheel, though! Top Five Instagram-Worthy Spots at Navy PierAt nearly 20 stories (198 feet), the Centennial No. 5: Crystal GardensWheel is an imposing presence on the Chicago For the urban adventurer: Unless you’re an A-list celebrity,skyline. Need some context? Here are some you probably can’t jet off to the Caribbean any time you want.other things that are 198 feet tall. Luckily, you can stage a tropical vibe year-round in Navy Pier’s Crystal Gardens, which features 80 live palm trees and 396 Chicago-style dancing fountains beneath a gorgeous, six-story glass atri- hot dogs um. Complete the scene with an Instagram-worthy mojito or daiquiri from Chango Loco, next door. (Photo: farazmaliik_) 198 large Giordano’s deep dish pizzas Pro-tip: “Consider a different perspective than eye level. Get low to capture the foliage above, or shoot through the plants to frame your subject in the space’s luscious greenery.” 23 Art Institute lions No. 4: West Parking Garage Rooftop For the skyline enthusiasts: A parking deck might not sound 3.96 Picasso like the most glamorous place to stage an awesome photo, statues but we’re not kidding: some of the best views of the city can be found here. After dinner, park yourself in the vicinity Twice the total to capture the kaleidoscopic panorama at sunset. (Photo: combined height of the nckstagram) 2017 Chicago Bulls Pro-tip: “Time of day is key in this location. Sunset and evening give the most spectacularChicago is the birthplace of the Ferris Wheel views of the skyline…in the fleeting golden hour.”during the 1893 World’s Fair.74 marriage proposals have occurred on the No. 3: Navy Beans in Pier Parknew Centennial Wheel (100% success rate!) For the group shot guru: Millennium Park’s Cloud Gate isn’tThe six legs are 120’ in length and weigh the only place to mug metallic in Chicago. Snap your crew in 36,376 pounds each. The center hub of the reflection of the stainless steel chimneys in Pier Park— affectionately known around the Pier as the “Navy Beans”— the wheel measures 104’ above deck and for a cool, stylized take on the obligatory Centennial Wheel weighs more than 36,000 pounds. selfie. (Photo: justmemisael)Vegas, Bourbon Street, Pro-tip: “I often see people taking pictures in the reflection, but the best shots happen whenand… Navy Pier? you stand between the camera and the reflective surface. That way, your camera isn’t in the picture, but the towering views are.”Little known fact: Navy Pier is the only placein Chicago where guests can (legally) walk No. 2: North Overlooknearly a mile of lakefront, adult beverage For the foodie: One of the best (and best-kept secret) photoin hand. Just request a to-go cup when spots on the Pier is tucked away on the quiet north dock,ordering your drink from any Navy Pier just east of the parking garages. Boasting a breathtakingrestaurant, and shake a leg. view of the John Hancock Center and Streeterville to the west, this locale offers a stunning backdrop for your food snaps that’s sure to give your friends some truly delicious navypier.com | 25 FOMO. (Photo: nopunachieved) Pro-tip: “Two phenomenal views for the price of one with stunning city views to the west and lake views to the east. Here, your Chicago dog has never looked better!” No. 1: VIP Gondola on the Centennial Wheel For the Insta-famous: Did you know that the Centenni- al Wheel has a VIP Gondola? And the VIP Gondola has a GLASS (freaking) BOTTOM? The whole experience—which includes scheduled boarding time, plush seats, and souvenir ticket and photo—will give you views for days. To paraphrase Ferris Bueller, “If you have the means, we highly recommend it.” (Photo: ella.brii) Pro-tip: “This location was tailor-made for your phone’s panorama function. With amazing views all around.” Thanks to Heidi Zeiger for sharing her Instragram pro-tips. Heidi is a freelance photojournalist based in Chicago who loves sharing her unique perspective on Navy Pier and her beloved home city. View her work on Navy Pier’s website, on Instagram at @heidizeigerphotography or at heidizeiger.com.

Southside Occupational Academy A Life-Altering Partnership and Community of Support26 | navypier.com By Jon Kaplan developmental challenges, including and Chatham. That, coupled with autism and intellectual disabilities. their disabilities, meant some of For 101 years, Navy Pier has created these students had never visited memories that last a lifetime. Now, SOA is one of the few schools the Pier or even been downtown. as a nonprofit, the Pier is elevating in the city that are specially A few, in fact, had never traveled its game – identifying ways it can equipped and staffed to provide alone on the CTA and rarely ever left support Chicago’s communities and realistic learning environments for their homes or their neighborhoods. residents in authentic ways. Pier young adults with special needs. leadership wants Navy Pier to be a The students receive training in Teacher Sharon Bojan is a tireless place where lives are enriched and vocational and life skills. The school’s advocate for the program and made better. And that’s certainly dishwashing room, laundry room, a passionate supporter of “her been the case for Jawan Watkins. café, retail shop, grocery, custodial kids.” She wells up with tears classroom, culinary classroom and of gratitude, pride and joy when “I like working here, I like working greenhouse classroom help prepare she talks about her students and at the Pier. I can see and do a the students to land community- sees them working at Navy Pier. lot,” says the 22-year-old, an based internships and acquire They’re easy to spot. They’re the employee at several of the Pier’s valuable real-world experience. quiet ones wearing blue polo shirts, partner restaurants, including sporting smiles and enthusiastically Big City Chicken. “Employees In 2015, Navy Pier became Chicago’s undertaking any job they’re given. are helpful. They make me feel first cultural destination to partner like I fit in. They judge me for with SOA and offer volunteer “I have 12 students that volunteer my ability, not my disability.” employment to the students. at the Pier. They assist the Pier in The partnership was a part of custodial tasks. They clean tables and Watkins is one of several students the Pier’s commitment to give chairs and high-touch areas. They with special needs from Southside back to communities and provide clean restrooms and locker rooms. Occupational Academy (SOA) enriching experiences to those They work in food services and guest working at Navy Pier. SOA is a public who may not have opportunities services as well,” explains Bojan. “Navy high school located on Chicago’s otherwise. These young adults Pier opened its doors to me and my South Side. It’s a transition center live in economically challenged students. Words can’t even describe for students ages 18-22 who face neighborhoods, such as Englewood how wonderful the Pier has been

(1) SOA student Jalean Slaughter works for the Pier as an attraction attendant. (2) SOA graduate Chris Lyons works for Aramark at Navy Pier. (3) SOA graduate Jawan Watkins helps prep food.to us. The staff has welcomed and into a business and provide support a welcoming environment for allsupported them. The Pier has instilled to help them function in an internship, guests. By opening our doors to thisdignity and self-worth in my kids. It while not taking away from the program, we hope to set an exampleeven built an on-site classroom for us, customers or causing strain on the of how all people in our society haveand many of the restaurant partners employees. We have been met with value. These young people inspiredonate lunch to us on a daily basis.” open arms and compassion at Navy us with their positive attitude and Pier. Their employees have provided work ethic. We are proud to haveThe Pier provides students with our students with the nurturing them as part of the Navy Pier family.”experiences they would not typically environment they need to succeed.”have by sitting in a classroom in Navy Pier’s enthusiasm for the program is more than just talk. It has“We have been met with open arms and hired eight students who excelledcompassion at Navy Pier…they provide in their internships and have the ability to work in a real-world setting. our students with the nurturing The SOA program has three levels environment they need to succeed.” of participants. Students in the “supervised” group are not ready toa school. The themed lunches “It is a joy and pleasure to host hold a job. The program helps them navypier.com | 27provided by Pier restaurants, for these hard-working young people. learn “soft skills,” such as making eyeexample, offer an opportunity for This program is so special to us,” contact, greeting people and behavingfellowship and camaraderie, and says Marilynn Gardner, president in a courteous manner, as well aseven broaden the students’ horizons. and CEO, Navy Pier. “Navy Pier is personal grooming, punctuality and known as the People’s Pier. As a the importance of a positive attitude.“Everyone at Navy Pier has been very mission driven organization, we The “independent” group consistsopen-minded,” adds SOA principal strive to serve and give back to our of high-functioning students withJoshua Long. “Sometimes, it can be community. We also want to be a special needs who can get a joba big ask to bring a group of students safe haven and a place that provides and handle the responsibilities of work, while the “semi-independent” group needs a bit more observation and supervision to reach that level.

Southside Occupational Academy Trevon Turner and James 20-year-old has not yet graduated regularly arrives two hours before Sangster are in the independent from the SOA program, he’s already his shift to ensure he’s never late. group. The 20-year-olds clean employed as a Navy Pier attraction restrooms at the Pier. They attendant. He works 20 hours a “Keep pushing yourself and don’t have an incredible work ethic. week, greeting Centennial Wheel let somebody tell you that you can’t riders and assisting them on and do something. You have to believe in So does 21-year old Chris Lyons. off the ride. This past winter, he yourself. I can work,” says Watkins. He has autism spectrum disorder. worked the mini-golf and obstacle Although he’s shy, quiet and reluctant courses inside Winter WonderFest. “Jalean and the other students do to make eye contact, he’s had a not have to sit at home with nothing remarkable turnaround, thanks to “It’s fun. It’s great being with to do, once they graduate. They have the SOA program and the openness people. I get to buy clothes and a purpose now. They love working of Navy Pier. Not long ago, Lyons help my mom and grandma, and love the Pier,” says Bojan, used to be scared of the CTA and his and give them gifts,” explains their teacher. “My students feel at mom worried about how independent Slaughter. “I’m proud working here.” home and safe here. They know he could be. Now, he navigates they are not being judged. They public transportation by himself and works 25 hours a week for Aramark, “They make our organization better, which provides custodial and other and they represent the best in us.” professional services for the Pier.28 | navypier.com Lyons cleans tables and chairs in The students’ success at Navy now have a feeling of self-worth. the Pier’s common areas. Instead of Pier has had a ripple effect. Several Their lives have meaning. They’ve SOA’s blue shirts, he proudly sports Pier partners, including America’s become independent. The Pier is the red shirt of an Aramark employee. Dog, Big Bowl Chinese Express, Big celebrating their abilities and helping City Chicken, Frankie’s Pizza by the them overcome their disabilities.” “I had nothing to do. Now, I have a Slice, Giordano’s, Jimmy Buffett’s job. I help my mom pay bills, save, Margaritaville and McDonald’s have “Whenever we see these young pay my phone bill. I can take care hired or plan to hire SOA graduates. people in their blue shirts, it brightens of myself,” says Lyons. “I have the lives of all Navy Pier employees never been late. I love working here Jawan Watkins spends his shifts and guests,” says Navy Pier’s Gardner. because Navy Pier let me come here.” cleaning dishes, prepping food “They make our organization better, and making lemonade for three and they represent the best in us.” Steve Spillar, Lyons’ manager restaurants in the Pier’s new Chicago at Aramark, is quick to offer an Food Experience — Big City Chicken, unsolicited, enthusiastic endorsement. Big Bowl and Frankie’s. He’s so “If you can clone 12 more of Chris, thankful for this opportunity that he I’ll take them. He’s awesome.” Jalean Slaughter receives similar praise from his supervisors and co- workers in Pier Park. Though the

Navy Pier is the People’s Pier. Now moving into its second century as a mission-driven navypier.com | 29nonprofit, we’re transforming the Pier’s programming to reflect the diversity of the cityitself, offering dynamic experiences for all to enjoy. Navy Pier serves more than 9 millionguests annually with free programming, including a series of art, wellness and culturalprograms. It’s your Pier, Chicago. Come see it in a new light.For more information, visit navypier.comSPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS:

Chicago Shakespeare Theater The Yard Brings a “State-of-the-Imagination” Theater30 | navypier.com By Alida Szabo and Hannah Kennedy and inventive technology in a low- but we knew that a fixed theatrical cost, rapid-build project, creating space would not serve next- Chicago Shakespeare’s home on a one-of-a-kind theatrical space. generation theater makers or the Navy Pier is expanding in exciting artistic ambition of our company,” ways. Just outside the theater doors, The Yard features a first in flexible says Gaines. “The Yard will offer a construction is nearly complete on design: a set of nine moveable new kind of venue, one that allows a third, year-round performance audience seating towers — each us the freedom to reconfigure and venue. This innovative, flexible the size of a double-decker bus recalibrate a playing space each time theatrical platform, opening in standing upright — that can be we approach it. The Yard has been September 2017, will adapt and reconfigured to suit audience designed as a fun, responsive theater surprise audiences on every visit. capacities from 150 to 850. that will adapt to artistic impulses. It offers the volume for us to dream The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Under the leadership of artistic bigger and engage future audiences is a fully enclosed indoor theater director Barbara Gaines and executive in surprising and provocative ways.” connecting through adjoining director Criss Henderson, the theater lobby spaces on two levels to — which was founded in 1986 — has TorealizeChicagoShakespeare’svision Chicago Shakespeare’s existing evolved into a Tony Award®-winning of a next-generation performance building — home to the 500- company, which annually produces venue, the theater assembled a seat Courtyard Theater and the as many as 650 performances of team of best-in-class partners. 200-seat theater Upstairs at 19 productions, operates extensive Chicago Shakespeare. Together, education programs for 40,000 The designers include award-winning the three theaters will create an students and is the leading UK-based theater and acoustics expanded campus on Navy Pier. producer of international work in consultancy firm Charcoalblue, Chicago. The company’s current whose recent pioneering projects A new kind of artistic platform, artistic home on Navy Pier has long include venues for the Royal The Yard redefines the traditional, strained to house all of this work. Shakespeare Company, the National fixed relationship between artist Theatre of Great Britain and the and audience, offering flexible Now, The Yard will enable Chicago newly opened St. Ann’s Warehouse configurations to match the Shakespeare Theater to deepen its in Brooklyn, New York. Also leading unique scale and orientation service to students and teachers the design team is Chicago-based envisioned for each production. as well as broaden its audience. top firm Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill The Yard merges unique design “We’ve long needed a third theater, Architecture, winner of the 2015

Chicago Shakespeare Theater - courtesy Chicago Shakespeare. Adrian Smith Gordon Gill ArchitectureAmerican Architecture award for the SageGlass® (akin to transition Chicago Shakespeare’s signature,Waldorf Astoria Beijing and designers lenses used in eyeglasses), which will broadly diversified programmingof the Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia significantly reduce glare and energy that patrons have come to— the tallest building in the world. costs by varying the degree of opacity associate with the Theater’s work.” depending on sunlight and time of day. The Yard will be one of the most“This is a ‘state-of-the-imagination’ flexible theater venues in the world.theater, that will be able to respond Henderson adds, “The uniqueness Audiences will come to “expectand adapt to the yet-to-be-known of The Yard comes from a number the unexpected” with each visit.artistic vision of the next generation of elements: the adaptive reuse of an The relationship between audienceof theater makers,” says Henderson, existing theater space on Navy Pier; and actor will be newly redefinedexecutive director of Chicago the first-of-its-kind moveable, self- by the vision of each creative teamShakespeare Theater. “The Yard contained audience seating towers; as The Yard’s audience towers aredemonstrates that a creative, yet the flexibility to accommodate a reconfigured for each production.economical approach can revitalize number of seating configurations,an existing facility and transform from intimate to large-scale; and The Yard I nte rio r Theate r - c. Adri a nit into a world-class resource for Smith Gordon Gill Architectureeducation and entertainment.”More environmentally andeconomically sustainable thanentirely new construction, The navypier.com | 31Yard’s adaptive design repurposescomponents of the former SkylineStage, adjacent to ChicagoShakespeare’s current facility. Thedesign incorporates a fully enclosedauditorium “box” for year-rounduse built beneath the iconic whitetent. The existing stage house andbackstage support spaces are beingreused. The stunning, two-storylobby wall features electrochromic

32 | navypier.com “There is no other theater where changing views of the city and its timeless stories, and up-close-and- every single part of the balcony lakefront as they pass through The personal experiences, including and the circle can be moved,” says Yard’s lobby. Walking from the lobby Barbara Gaines’ reimagining of Andy Hayles, managing partner into the auditorium, patrons cross Shakespeare’s “The Taming of of Charcoalblue, the U.K.-based bridges into a series of theatrically lit the Shrew,” which will feature theater and acoustics consultancy corridors before entering The Yard’s an all-woman company. In the firm that partnered on the expansive, four-story playing space. Courtyard Theater, the production project. “This is the world’s first.” will frame Shakespeare’s story The name “The Yard” is a nod as a performance by a group of The idea of building a theater structure to the area in Elizabethan-era suffragettes in 1919, on the eve under the Skyline Stage tent on Navy theaters where the audience of passing the 19th Amendment. Pier came to Henderson and Hayles actively engaged with actors. It while attending a conference in Texas. reflects the personality of Chicago Towe r Fabricatio n, co u r tesy Inspired by a sketch on a cocktail Shakespeare’s newest performance Chicago Shakespeare napkin, Hayles’ team proceeded to venue. Evoking the forward-thinking, design nine three-story moveable surprising, raw, world-class space seating towers that would allow it defines, “The Yard” is a historical the space to be completely flexible. reference with a modern sensibility. Here’s where design meets Once The Yard opens during technology. Each tower houses the 2017/18 season, Chicago extensive theatrical technology Shakespeare will offer shows across and is connected to a network of all three venues. The Theater’s HVAC components and sprinkler tradition of artistic excellence will systems to ensure patron comfort continue: audacious imaginings and safety. Compressed air of Shakespeare’s plays; acclaimed skid technology (imagine a mini new plays and musicals; engaging hovercraft) lifts each 35,000-pound productions for young audiences; tower millimeters from the ground, and international imports that allowing two people to reconfigure connect Chicago to the world. the towers between productions. The Theater’s 2017/18 season promises to deliver compelling Audiences will experience ever- artistry, fresh interpretations of

Courtyard Theater by James SteinkampFor the first time in over a decade, Next in the Courtyard Theater, Gary Shakespeare Theater directorialthe theater welcomes back French Griffin will stage the compelling true debut in this Courtyard Theatercirque nouveau superstar James story “Red Velvet,” which takes place production will be Jenn Thompson,Thierrée for a limited engagement in 1833 on London’s West End and former artistic director of The Actorsof “The Toad Knew,” a transcendent follows a young, black American actor Company Theater, which was namedblend of dance, acrobatics, and who steps into the role of Othello, Company of the Year by the Wallhigh-wire artistry staged in The sending shock waves across a city that Street Journal during her tenure.Yard’s flexible performance space. is debating the abolition of slavery. Also in the Courtyard Theater,Chicago Shakespeare then partners In 2018, the abridged Short Ireland’s prestigious Druid Theatrewith the Chicago Latino Theater Shakespeare! “A Midsummer Night’s returns for two weeks only withAlliance (CLATA) in its inaugural Dream” introduces Shakespeare’s its wildly heralded interpretationInternational Latino Theater Festival, magical comedy to family and of Samuel Beckett’s seminalwith a Latin American production, student audiences in a new classic, “Waiting for Godot.”to be announced, in the theater production in The Yard, where itsUpstairs at Chicago Shakespeare. extended run will serve thousands And it all culminates with AaronFounded by an alliance between of additional students and teachers. Posner and Teller (of Penn & Teller) as they follow up their mesmerizingAudiences will come to “expect the rendition of “The Tempest” with navypier.com | 33unexpected” with each visit. a magic-infused, one-of-a-kind “Macbeth” in a magical newthe National Museum of Mexican In Schiller’s “Mary Stuart,” space — the perfect convergenceArt, the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance newly adapted by Peter Oswald, of artistic genius with theand the International Latino Shakespeare’s Queen Elizabeth I boundless possibilities of The Yard.Cultural Center, CLATA aims to and Mary, Queen of Scots, clash incelebrate and amplify the voices of a face-off over jealousy, religion and With The Yard, Chicago ShakespeareLatino theater artists in Chicago. the right to rule. Making her Chicago looks not only to the artists and audiences of today but also to the theater makers of the future. Now is the time to dream big again.

Fall Culture The Art of the Fall34 | navypier.com By Jon Kaplan profile events. Guests who take pride This year, there’s an added bonus for in Chicago’s artistic, architectural and Pier guests. For the first time, the 2017 Ann Remien can’t wait for fall. She theatrical heritage are in for a treat. edition of EXPO CHICAGO will align already plans to make frequent trips Navy Pier kicks off the international with the much-anticipated return of to Navy Pier. But her interest in the fall art season when it hosts the the Chicago Architecture Biennial. popular lakefront attraction goes renowned EXPO CHICAGO far beyond the Centennial Wheel, contemporary art exhibition The Biennial is North America’s boat rides or fireworks shows. September 13-17. Thousands of works largest architectural exhibition. of art — paintings, photography, glass, Beginning September 16, Navy Pier “I absolutely love the programs ceramics, sculptures and jewelry — will serve as one of the sites for the Pier has coming up,” explains from some of the leading galleries in Biennial projects and discussions Remien, a Chicago resident. “I was the world will fill the Pier’s Festival Hall. that explore how creative an art major in college, so I always go innovation can transform lifestyles. to the various art shows and other “When we launched EXPO CHICAGO exhibitions. It’s my chance to see in 2012, there was no question “Navy Pier is an excellent example of new creations that collectors think about location as Navy Pier was, the Chicago Architecture Biennial’s will be in museums 60 years from and now is again, one of the pre- 2017 edition, “Make New History.” now. In a way, I get a preview of art eminent venues in the world to host For 100 years, this landmark has and design that will remain relevant an international art fair,” says Tony made new history every year by (and) will stand the test of time.” Karman, president and director of transforming itself into a lakefront EXPO CHICAGO. “We are building cultural treasure that champions Hundreds of thousands of other on a long tradition and very proud to the arts through its expansion in Navy Pier guests will have similar be working closely with Navy Pier on its programing,” says Todd Palmer, experiences in the coming months. numerous cultural collaborations.” executive director of the Chicago Pier programming moves to the Architecture Biennial. “The Biennial next level this fall, in a series of high- is honored to partner with Navy

Pier on an exciting program that will 2-5. SOFA CHICAGO is renowned celebrations and programs, few other navypier.com | 35encourage visitors to explore Chicago for thrilling guests with its stunning venues can boast the quantity andbeyond the Biennial’s main venues.” array of sculpture, objects, functional quality of major cultural organizationsStaging the Biennial along with art and design, from which it draws — Chicago Shakespeare Theater,EXPO CHICAGO means Navy Pier its name. SOFA attendees will Chicago Children’s Museum andwill host what some critics already also be inspired by the ongoing Chicago Public Media — all within stepscall the most critical cultural week Chicago Architecture Biennial, of each other on the same landscape.in the entire city. The significance of which continues through early 2018.these two major events taking place These programs and facilities arein one location, at the same time, This year’s 24th edition of SOFA further proof that, as it enters itscannot be underestimated. Curators, features gallery-quality, three- second century, Navy Pier remains agallerists, architects, collectors, dimensional works of sculpture, vital part of the historic and culturalarts critics and journalists from all ceramics, wood, glass, fiber, jewelry, fabric of Chicago. In the years toover the world will descend on Navy metal, paintings, photography and come, local and global guests will likelyPier to see and experience some paper. As in years past, some works visit the Pier to see a performance,of the best contemporary works will be so large and breathtaking that experience an art exhibit or take partin art and architecture. Tourism they can be displayed only in a place in a cultural event as often as theyofficials see it as a tremendous like Festival Hall. SOFA’s eye-catching come to marvel at the skyline, hopopportunity to showcase a one- works will be available for purchase. on a boat or go for a spin on theof-a-kind destination in a world- Centennial Wheel. In other words, forclass city to a global audience. Together, EXPO CHICAGO, the Ann Remien and other guests, these Chicago Architecture Biennial and diverse offerings truly will solidify NavyBest of all, the confluence of SOFA will help remind the public of Pier’s reputation as the People’s Pier.opportunities does not end there. how the Pier has truly grown intoOne of the city’s most exciting art a cultural district of its own. Evenfairs returns to Navy Pier November without this renaissance of cultural

Restaurants Heart, Flair and A Darn Good Food Experience36 | navypier.com By Lydia Jordan-Parnell experience even better,” he proudly Build-Your-Own Southern Seafood states. Donovan’s passion for his work Combo, which will be available from When you think of Chicago, you is evident as he admits, “I make every Memorial Day through Labor Day. think food: bold flavors, wide- dish how I’d want (it) to be served — ranging influences and classic delicious with great presentation.” DMK Burger Bar favorites with a twist. As Navy and Fish Bar Pier celebrates its centennial, it’s Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Smack dab in the middle of the Pier, stepping up its game with Chicago- Forrest Gump’s mama said it best: you’ll find DMK Burger Bar and centric dining destinations that “Life is like a box of chocolates. You Fish Bar and Chef Carlos Ramirez. satisfy the sophisticated Chicago never know what you’re gonna get.” He’s only a year in at the Navy Pier palate. Behind each iconic delicacy Unless, of course, you’re headed to location, but has worked in DMK stands a chef who serves up heart, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. at Navy Kitchens for three years. flair and darn good food. Meet the Pier. There, delicious food and the creative minds behind some of Navy unequivocal charm of Forrest Gump “The No. 9 Patty Melt is my favorite Pier’s delicious culinary creations. are always on the menu. dish. It’s packed with flavor, and the bread pairs perfectly with the Bil l y G oa t Tave r n You’ll also find Tom Chaffee, who sandwich. It’s got a great crunch to With its rich Chicago history and has been a chef there for 10 years it,” Ramirez confesses. It’s made tradition, the Billy Goat Tavern and has worked in the restaurant with seeded rye, smoked bacon, certainly brings a Chicago staple to business for 16 years. What’s his charred balsamic red onions, the Pier with the Double Cheezborger. go-to favorite? “The Grilled Seafood Leroy’s remoulade and smoked Raymond Donovan can attest. He’s Trio. It’s a great sampler of some Swiss cheese. To top it off, it’s been at the Pier for four years and of our most popular dishes,” Chef served with DMK’s knockout has worked in the kitchen for 10. Chaffee says. The Grilled Seafood Trio fries, which are simply irresistible. offers a sampling of the Shrimp & “It’s all about the Double Cheezborger,” Veggie Skewer, Shrimp New Orleans Ramirez appreciates how the Pier Chef Donovan says. Complete with and Bourbon Street Mahi Mahi. is a great place for people to come two all-natural 100% beef patties, together and celebrate milestones topped with cheese, the best pickles “The coolest part of working at the such as proms (his was actually in town, onion, relish, ketchup and Pier is walking out on the patio and held at the Pier!), rehearsal dinners, mustard, this “borger” is a Pier-must. seeing all of our guests from all over weddings and more. “It’s great the world enjoying food from our to see people come together to One thing Donovan enjoys about scratch kitchen,” Chaffee says. That’s celebrate,” Ramirez says. He looks working at the Pier is the Billy Goat right — the dedicated workers at forward to experiencing the many Tavern’s open kitchen concept. “It’s Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. put heart, programs, activities and exhibits a great opportunity to talk to folks, time and effort into making their that will be at the Pier this summer. and people love to watch you make sauces and dishes from scratch. This their food. It sort of makes the guest’s summer, Chaffee is looking forward to exciting promotions, including the

(1) Raymo nd Do novan, Billy Goat Tave rn (2) To m C ha ffee, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. (3) Carlos Ramirez, DMK Burger Bar and Fish Bar (4) Jo se Luis, Gi o rd a no ’sGio rda no ’s H a r ry Ca ray’s Tave rn Ji mmy Bu ffe tt ’sIt’s not quite Chicago without a slice Luis Olivas has been a chef at Harry Margaritaville Bar & Grillor two (or five) of Giordano’s deep- Caray’s Tavern at Navy Pier for five Paradise is just a margarita awaydish pizza. Since the opening of its years now, but has been flexing at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville.Navy Pier location in 2015, Chef Jose his culinary skills for a decade. His Behind the famous Tiki bar, you’llLuis has been the man behind the favorite dish? The classic Tavern find the smiling face of Deannedelicious pies that have Pier guests Burger. “It’s simply delicious and very Bruno, Executive Chef turnedswooning. Although he may be fairly popular among guests,” says Chef General Manager at Jimmynew to Navy Pier, he’s certainly not Olivas. This classic Tavern Burger is Buffett’s Margaritaville at Navynew to the kitchen, boasting 22 years made with sharp American cheese, Pier. With more than seven yearsof culinary expertise. Harry’s Special Sauce, pickles, red of professional experience and onions, lettuce and tomato – all two years into her tenure at theHis favorite dish is a creation of his served on an egg bun. Pier, Bruno is a big advocate of theown design — Giordano’s famous Shrimp Scampi, her favorite dishdeep-dish pizza with ground beef, Dubbed as one of the best spots to at the restaurant. “It’s got shrimp,pepperoni and jalapenos. Luis watch local sports, Harry Caray’s Tavern delicious linguini sauce and is full ofloves that guests can “tailor their at Navy Pier is steeped in the tradition flavor,” claims Bruno. And she’s notorder to their liking” and make an of celebrating all things Chicago. “The the only one who thinks so. The dishiconic Chicago favorite their own. decor of the restaurant is a favorite,” happens to be one of Margaritaville’s Olivas shares, pointing to the walls lined top sellers.“It’s great to see people come But what Bruno enjoys the mosttogether to celebrate.” about her job is the high volume intensity and motivating her team toLuis recounts one of his favorite with iconic sports memorabilia, framed better serve guests. As summer in navypier.com | 37experiences working at the Pier — shots of celebrities that have dined at Chicago kicks off, Bruno looks forwardthe Fourth of July. It’s the busiest Harry Caray’s establishments and lots to their busiest season yet, with theday of the year for him. “We made and lots of pictures of Harry Caray. anticipation of nice weather andmore than 2,000 pizzas that day,” But Olivas claims that his personal partnering with the Pier for excitingLuis says with a smile. “It was super favorite moment so far while working events, such as “Exhibitionismbusy.” But those are the days he likes at the restaurant has been watching – The Rolling Stones” and more.best. “It’s fun. I’m looking forward the Chicago Cubs win the World Seriesto more busy days this summer.” and catching Cubs players celebrating in the restaurant in the days that followed.

Riva Crab House and bold flavors together for a fun Odyssey, you won’t only find a good Riva Crab House offers masterfully and unique dining experience. Chef time, but also mouth-watering food. crafted seafood delicacies with an idyllic Giovanni “Gio” Enriquez has been ambience and breathtaking views of the at the Pier for only two months Leonel Martinez has been a chef Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan. The but brings three years of cooking for 31 years, and has worked with gorgeous setting is Executive Chef Luigi experience and a passion for making Entertainment Cruises at Navy Pier Garcia’s favorite thing about working at great food. for the past 20 years. His favorite dish the Pier. is the Seafood Tower, complete with His favorite? The Pulled Pork. “It may lobster, shrimp, crab legs, ceviche, In his nearly 20-year tenure at the sound like a simple sandwich, but cocktail sauce and a lemon aioli – all Pier, his favorite dish is one of the the flavors speak for themselves,” served on ice to keep it nice and cold. first he learned to make — Steamed Enriquez assures. The pork is This dish hits close to home, literally, Mussels prepared in a white wine roasted in-house with a house rub, for Martinez. “I was born in a small garlic sauce. Riva Crab House takes nicely brined and finished off with town in Guatemala by the sea,” he says. pride in spending significant time Gio’s “homemade secret sauce.” “That’s the food we grew up eating.” working with vendors to source the Enriquez wouldn’t reveal his secret, freshest, highest-quality ingredients, “and that effort pays off,” Garcia “Chic style and bold flavors.” assures. This mentality holds38 | navypier.com true for all of Riva’s dishes – from but we’re told the sauce is tangy, While on the job, Martinez enjoys premium seafood to prime steaks, with a distinct barbeque flavor (and watching guests celebrate special to an extensive wine selection, delicious, of course!). The sandwich occasions, such as anniversaries, the lakefront restaurant serves up is topped with French fried onions birthdays, Mother’s Day and New excellence and is always mindful of and served on ciabatta bread. Year’s Eve aboard the Entertainment the quality of their food and service. Cruises’ vessels. His favorite part Enriquez’s favorite experiences about working at Navy Pier is the Garcia loves meeting and serving in his short time here have been challenge of creating different menus. all types of guests, including the spending time with family on the In past years, Martinez has enjoyed presidential ones. “Having the Pier and taking in the views. He’s learning more about the culinary opportunity to cook for President looking forward to the fast pace of culture of various countries. “We Bill Clinton and President summer and some gorgeous weather. create whatever the client wants,” Barack Obama were a few of my says Martinez. This summer, the favorite memories,” says Garcia. Entertainment Cruises chef on the lake looks forward to On land and lake, Navy Pier offers catering to the appetites of summer T iny Taver n beautiful views and countless guests, pleasing his customers “Tiny” may be in the name, but opportunities to create fun memories. and continuing his own personal there’s nothing tiny about the flavors Aboard Entertainment Cruises’ growth with Entertainment Cruises. at Tiny Tavern. Navy Pier’s new cocktail lounge brings chic style

(1) Luis Olivas, Harry Caray’s Tave rn (2) Deanne Bruno, J i m my Buffe tt ’s Margaritav ille Bar & Grill (3) Giovanni “Gio ” E nr i q u ez , Tiny Tave rn (4) Le o ne l Martinez, Ente rtainme nt C r u i s es T he food’s not only de lic ious, it ’s Instagramable. C h e c k o u t s o me of ou r top favor i te I n sta g ram p i cks f rom Nav y P i e r’s food exp e ri e n ce t h at taste as good as they look. Get your foodie fix by following us on Instagram@navypierchicago. For a full list of all Navy Pier restaurants visit us at www.navypier.com.Xurro Churro Sundae343 likes : @momoboo520Garrett Popcorn#NationalCaramelCrispDay327 likes : @navypierchicagoSnowdragon ShaveryMacaron Ice CreamSandwich284 likes �: @winnieeeeexiaPorkchop259 likes �: @hungrymiamigalsBrown Sugar Bakery navypier.com | 39217 likes �: @navypierchicagoBig Bowl181 likes �: @ nav y p i er chi ca g o

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How to Get to Navy Pier navypier.com | 43 Uber/Lyft Rideshare users with Uber and Lyft are encouraged to make use of Navy Pier’s designated rideshare pick-up and drop- off areas, located at the Grand Avenue Curb (west), Mid. Parking Circle (central), and East Parking Circle (east). See your preferred rideshare app for additional information. Navy P i e r Fre e Tro l l ey The Navy Pier free trolley operates seasonally and during select special events. Please see the updated route map for details on our newly expanded service, including service to the Art Institute of Chicago! Parking Parking at Navy Pier is easy and convenient with two on-site parking garages, West Garage and East Garage, connected to the Pier. For more information, contact Standard Parking directly at 1-312-595-5072. Discounted off-site parking is available at the following locations: Grand Plaza Park (540 N. State) – enter from Grand or Ohio Streets Ogden Plaza Self Park (300 E. North Water Street) – from Illinois Street turn right on New Street or McClurg and turn right on E. North Water Millennium Park Garage (5 S. Columbus Dr.) – enter from Columbus Drive, north of Monroe St. or south of Randolph St., or lower Randolph St. DIVVY Nearest Bike locations • Streeter Dr & Grand Ave • Lakeshore Dr & Ohio St

For a limited engagement, experience the music, art and fashionof the world’s greatest rock and roll band at Exhibitionism –The Rolling Stones exhibit. This blockbuster interactiveevent features over 500 rare Stones items, including vintageguitars, lyric books, unseen footage and a 3D concert finale.Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult.For tickets, visit stonesexhibitionism.com