118 Chicago Symphony Center Tips
Corner Bakery is a great spot to grab soup & sandwich before the show. Two can dine for under $20.
I took the brown line to Adams and Wabash. ( I block away. )
The crowd for the most part is well dressed
Most wore suits or dresses, including pant suits for the women
Take the train downtown, then a CTA bus to Jackson and Michigan
Depends on when you go. Friday or Saturday evenings at the CSO, you really could get a littl emo
No conversation,no cell phones, and please minimize the perfume
Parking is available under MI Avenue, and lots of public transportation
None allowed in Symphony Center
Business casual or relatively dressy usually
Golightly14
Had dinner at Lockwood in the Palmer House. Food was very good and locaton close to the venue.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Opening Night Gala with Renée Fleming
Golightly14
Great seeing many in black tie and formal dress. Appropriate and festive.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Opening Night Gala with Renée Fleming
Rhapsody is there in the same building, so a quick drink or snack before or after is simple.
Dress as you wish, but I like to repect the music by wearing nicer clothes.
Easy to park and walk right in at Grant Park South!
Women wore slacks. Most men had jackets but not all. Some people were dressed very casually.
We were told there are free lectures before each concert here.
Does not apply
Depends on the event - this one was dress casual.
Use public transportation to CSO events.