Life Beyond the Classroom

Andrew Miller '09

Major: History and English

"I think the best part of the Chicago trip was getting time to hang out with people that I had been in classes with for the whole year. It was a blast. I love the Art Institute, and even though I’ve been there dozens of times, I still find things there that I have never seen before. " Read More >

Chicago Cultural Immersion

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Bright Lights, Windy City

Did you know that one of the world's finest art museums AND one of the world's finest opera houses are located within a few hours drive from Notre Dame?

Each winter, the Glynn Family Honors Program sponsors a day trip to Chicago, one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities in the world.

Explore the Galleries of the Art Institute

Encounter over 300,000 artworks from 5,000 years of cultural history from all continents on a specially arranged guided tour of the Art Institute, one of the leading museums in the world.

Be Enchanted at the Lyric Opera

The Lyric Opera is a top-ten opera house. On past trips to Chicago, we’ve been entranced by Bizet’s Carmen and enthralled by Götterdämmerung, the final installment of Wagner's Ring Cycle.

Experience the Magnificent Mile

Chicago is famous for the shops, restaurants, and parks located in the heart of downtown along Michigan Avenue. Between our tour of the Art Institute and the performance at the Lyric Opera, you will be able to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of city life.

Learn More

Visit The Art Insitute of Chicago > http://www.artic.edu/aic/index.php
Visit The Lyric Opera > http://www.lyricopera.org

March 28, 2009 tentative Itinerary

9:30 AM (Indiana Time)
Leave Library Circle

11:00 AM (Chicago Time)
Tour of Art Institute: Impressionism

11:30 AM (Chicago Time)
Tour of Art Institute: Modern Art

Noon to 1:30 PM (Chicago Time)
Self guided tour of Art Institute

1:45 PM (Chicago Time)
Board bus to go to Lyric Opera for Backstage Tour

2:30 PM- 3:30 PM (Chicago Time)
Backstage Tour of Lyric Opera

3:30 PM (Chicago Time)
Board Bus to return to Art Institute

4:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Free time to Wander Chicago and get dinner

Millennium Park
Aquarium
Restaurants. A few suggestions:
“Café” in the Art Institute
Bennigan’s – on Michigan Avenue across from Art Institute
Park Grill – in Millennium Park near “Music and Dance.

6:45 PM (Chicago Time)
Board bus to return to Lyric Opera for evening performance

7:30 PM (Chicago Time)
Lyric Opera: The Abduction From The Seraglio

10:30 PM (Chicago Time)
Board Bus