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Jason TIcus on Chicago

Jason Ticus on Chicago

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Jason TIcus on Chicago

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  1. Chicago: Historical and Entertaining

  2. Sears Tower In August of 1970 the construction of the Sears tower began. This photo is of the beams at the very beginning. Who would have ever thought that these just plain beams would have ended up in the 1730 foot tall Sears Tower, in May of 1973.

  3. Sears Tower: Then and Now

  4. This, the photo to the left, is a view looking down from the sky deck at the Sears Tower. The photo to the right is of the new addition known as the ledge. You are standing in a glass enclosure that is 1353 feet up from the ground and extends approximately 4 feet out the side of the tower, giving a phenomenal view of the city.

  5. Chicago Blues Festival What an honor to get to participate in this event. Many performers have, and continue to do so. Bonnie Raitt, BB King, and Ray Charles are several previous performers. This is the largest event of its kind. The Chicago Blues Festival is a 3 day event.

  6. Millennium Park A view of Millennium Park. This is where the Chicago Blues Festival takes place. Between here and Grant Park.

  7. Chicago Blues Festival 2013 30th ANNUAL CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL “Rollin’ Up The River” THURSDAY, JUNE 6 – Millennium Park-Jay Pritzker Pavilion 6:30 p.m. – 6:50 p.m.              Fernando Jones’ Blues Kids of America  7:10 p.m. – 7:40 p.m.              Jamiah On Fire & The Red Machine  8 p.m. – 9 p.m.                          Shemekia Copeland with special guest Quinn Sullivan FRIDAY, JUNE 7 – Grant Park Bud Light Crossroads Stage 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.            Dented Trucks 12:45 p.m. – 2 p.m.                 Toronzo Cannon 2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.             Mississippi Heat

  8. Welcome to Navy Pier

  9. Navy Pier Ferris Wheel This ferris wheel stands 150 feet high into the Chicago Skyline. There is an amazing view of Lake Michigan and other parts of the city from this amazing ride.

  10. Navy Pier The beautiful garden at the pier. Another part of the garden.

  11. Mini Golf Another fun event to do at Chicago’s Navy Pier is mini golf. Here is a beautiful photo showing the golf course from the Ferris Wheel. Also, note Chicago Skyline in the background.

  12. Chicago Style Food Chicago Style stuffed pizza from Giordanos. A Chicago Style Hot Dog, another must have if you visit Chicago.

  13. Bubba Gump’s Restaurant A popular food place in Chicago, at Navy Pier. Notice the red sign on the table. It states “Stop, Forrest Stop”. The opposite side states, “Run Forrest Run” on green. This is a fun way to get the attention of your server, if attention is needed.

  14. Chicago Chicago has history, that is still being made. There are a variety of activities that take place at all times of the year, in many different areas of this great place.

  15. Works Cited http://www.city-data.com/articles/The-Sears-Tower-in-Chicago-Illinois.html http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_blues_festival.htmlhttp:// http://www.navypier.com/things2do/rides_attract/pier_park.html www.theskydeck.com/

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