This Wednesday, my family and I drove through the heart of
downtown Chicago, through glittering and vibrant lanes, sky
scrappers looming high on the either side of the street. I was totally awed by
the architecture. I craned my neck ninety degrees upward to stretch my gaze
hundred stories upwards till it hurt
We drove for nearly an hour in the concrete jungle till we came
to a large open space; I was attracted to the greenery surrounding this area.
We had to stop there to take in the fresh air.
This 25 acres of awe inspiring landscape was Millennium Park
that I had heard about before I landed in Chicago, but never knew it to be so
beautiful till I actually begun to climb up the steps and explore the space.
The Mozart Piano Concert drew my attention as soon as neared the
Pritzker Pavilion. Summer is the best time to be in Chicago, I was told. There
were variety of events lined up, like orchestral performance of Romeo and
Juliet; and shows featuring the work of classical composers like Beethoven and
Mozart and people were dotted across the pavilion in a picnic mood,
stretched on the grass with family and friends, enjoying the music.
I wish I had come here earlier, because this is the place one
can spend all day just lazing in the park. I also noticed some high-tech
outdoor music and lighting system at The Pritzker Pavilion and was informed
that there is free film screenings each Tuesday during this summer till September, with sound and image crystal
clear all the way back of the green lawn, so wherever you set up your chairs or
blankets, you can enjoy the movie experience.
Another beautiful structure that interested me much was the Cloud Gate also called ‘The Bean’ a bean
shaped stainless steel structure that reflected not only Chicago’s skyline but
also all the people in the park. I caught different images from different
angles walking on all sides and under it. The reflections on the steel structure created beautiful panorama of images.
Unfortunately it was a cloudy day, or else the sunset would have
looked beautiful on this curved surface.
This is the must-see place in Chicago; it is signature landmark
at East Randolph street (between Michigan Ave and Columbus Ave.
