06
Aug
2012
by Paul Mulvihill
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If you haven’t made it out to Navy Pier’s Landshark Beer Garden (link) then you haven’t experienced summer time in Chicago. With live music almost every night, this beer garden is the best place to go for cold drinks, delicious food and great entertainment! Check out Chicago’s own 7th Heaven, one of the Midwest’s…
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03
Aug
2012
by Paul Mulvihill
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U.S. Navy, Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy Ships to visit Chicago Ships from the U.S Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and Royal Canadian Navy are scheduled to visit Chicago in August during the Chicago Air and Water Show, as part of the Navy’s commemoration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. The…
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01
Aug
2012
by Paul Mulvihill
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Navy Pier has plenty of fun things for you and the kids to do before summer comes to a close and it’s back to school. Check out our tips for a great day at Navy Pier! Beauty and the Beast- Chicago Shakespeare Theater Experience the Disney classic onstage at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Beloved…
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27
Jul
2012
by Paul Mulvihill
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Now playing at the Chicago Shakespeare Courtyard Theater – right here on the Pier! From the stunning opening sequence to the rafter-raising final song, The Chicago Shakespeare Theater is bringing this majestic Disney classic to life all summer, with a rich, spellbinding energy you can’t find at another Chicago venue. With a splendid set,…
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25
Jul
2012
by Paul Mulvihill
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Two-hundred years ago the United States went to war with Great Britain to preserve its economy and its independence. With the war of 1812 underway, the United States Navy took on Great Britain’s fleet and proved to be a great force of innovation while they kept the sea and America safe. It was during the…
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23
Jul
2012
by Paul Mulvihill
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Navy Pier is a Chicago tradition. It’s one of the few places in Chicago that you must visit when in the Windy City! What makes Navy Pier such a Chicago tradition is its unique way of merging Chicago dining, shopping and entertainment in just one location. Chicago Originals If you’re at the Pier and looking…
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20
Jul
2012
by Paul Mulvihill
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Navy Pier is the Midwest’s number one tourist and leisure destination, attracting more than 8 million visitors per year but most people don’t know the unique history associated with this tourist attraction. Early History- Municipal Pier In 1916, Municipal Pier opened to the public as a home for freight and passenger docks. Soon after,…
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18
Jul
2012
by Paul Mulvihill
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After a successful run on Broadway, Cirque Shanghai returned to Navy Pier this Memorial Day with a magnificent new show, Year of the Dragon! Now is your chance to experience what everyone is talking about! Year of the Dragon will continue to run all summer long through September 3rd, so get your tickets now! …
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17
Jul
2012
by Paul Mulvihill
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Want to spend an evening on Navy Pier? Click here to win a night out on Navy Pier that includes, 2 tickets to see Cirque Shanghai: Year of the Dragon, a $50 gift certificate to City Porch on Navy Pier and a $10 voucher for the Landshark Beer Garden. What better way to enjoy some…
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16
Jul
2012
by Paul Mulvihill
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Anchored by the 50,000-square-foot Chicago Children’s Museum and Navy Pier’s 440- seat large-screen IMAX Theater, the Family Pavilion is also home to 40,000 square feet of exciting restaurants and retail shops! This summer Navy Pier offers so much you and your family can enjoy at the Family Pavilion Stage! Jammin with the Jellies Navy…
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