25 May 2007, Friday
Whale Watching Cruise on a Tall Ship!
Location: Tall Ship Red Witch docked in Burnham Harbor, near Soldier Field.
Whale Watching Cruise (Happy Hour)
Who: You and your guests!
What: Yes, we are venturing out on Lake Michigan in search of whales! Come out sailing on the Tall Ship Red Witch, while we look for (haven't seen one yet) whales. Yes, there will be alcohol involved on this two hour sailing cruise. Come out, and have some fun! Boarding is 15 minutes prior to departure. This is the BEST way to start you weekend, meet your friends on our boat or come by yourself and make some new friends!
Where: Tall Ship Red Witch, a traditional (wood) schooner, docked in Burnham Harbor, which is in Chicago's Museum Campus (near Soldier Field).
When: Every Friday at 5:30pm.
Length: 2 hours
Cost: $50pp adult, children not recommended
More: Reservations strongly recommended but are not required. Reservations can be made online at http://www.redwitch.com or by phone
Red Witch is available for private charters.
Phone: 312-404-5800
26 May 2007, Saturday
Fireworks Cruises
Location: Navy Pier, Chicago IL 600 N. Grand
Shoreline Sightseeing will offer their popular fireworks cruises both Saturday and Sunday over the Memorial Day weekend. All fireworks cruises depart from Shoreline's west dock on Navy Pier for a dramatic nighttime lakefront tour followed by a front row seat for a dazzling fireworks display. Memorial Day Cruises depart Saturday, May 26th at 9:30 pm for the 10:15 pm fireworks and depart Sunday, May 27th at 8:45 pm for the 9:30 pm fireworks. Fares: $24 adults, $22 seniors over 65 and $12 children under 12. Tickets are available online at www.shorelinesightseeing.com or by phone at 312-222-9328. Tickets will also be available at the dock if space permits.
Fireworks Dinner Cruise on Mystic Blue
Location: Navy Pier, Chicago
Summer Fireworks Specials - For a limited time enjoy 15% off Select Fireworks Cruises
Start your summer on the water with one of our special summer cruises. Dine. Dance. Drink. Let your hair down. The setting is laid-back yet contemporary. The service is great. The view is amazing.
View the spectacular Navy Pier fireworks display with the world famous Chicago skyline as a backdrop for your unforgettable evening.
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Fireworks Dinner Cruise on Odyssey
Location: Navy Pier, Chicago
Step aboard Odyssey and escape to the signature elegance and total entertainment experience only a true luxury cruising vessel can provide. Creative appetizers, entrees and desserts prepared fresh onboard daily. Award-winning wines. Dancing to live music. And unmatched skyline views drifting past your table.
Summer Fireworks Specials - For a limited time enjoy 15% off Select Fireworks Cruises
View the spectacular Navy Pier fireworks display with the world famous Chicago skyline as a backdrop for your unforgettable evening.
Cicadas and Emerald Ash Borers
May 18-September 3, 2007
For seventeen years, an extraordinary species of cicadas has been living underground in the Chicago area, biding their time until this June when they'll suddenly get the urge to emerge in enormous numbers. Visitors will understand the life cycle of this astonishing species, and will also learn about another insect in the news lately- the emerald ash borer, which is wreaking havoc on ash trees throughout the Chicago region.
Darwin
June 15, 2007-January 1, 2008
Charles Darwin's theory of evolution is central to science and is the foundation for all modern biology. This exhibition presents the evidence that led Darwin to realize that all life on Earth evolves, over millions of years, from common ancestors. Darwin's notes, along with original fossils and specimens collected during his historic voyage on the Beagle, show how Darwin carefully developed and refined his theories about the evolution of species. The exhibition explores the impact of Darwin's work in science and society during his time and today.