A Bit of Exposition
Aglaia Ho |
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I am incredibly blessed to travel for work and experience new places. This summer, my job took me to Chicago, Illinois. Determined to make the most of this opportunity, I decided to fly into the Windy City (fun fact: Chicago does not even make the top ten in The Weather Channel’s list of the windiest cities in the United States) early to do some sightseeing on my own. Here is a look at my fantastic weekend! A Bit of ExpositionDespite my well-versed repertoire of domestic travel, I had never been to Chicago. Being the snooty New Yorker that I am, I had always considered New York City THE city, far superior to any other in America. Thus, while Chicago was on my bucket list, visiting was never a priority.
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I am a strong proponent of greater accessibility to culture, especially music. Growing up, I was privileged to have piano lessons, sing in a local choir, and be taken to concerts at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. I was also fortunate enough to live in a city that values performing arts and offered plenty of free and affordable music programs, such as the NY Philharmonic’s annual Concerts in the Park series, Lincoln Center’s Free Fridays, and numerous recitals at the public libraries. During my recent trip to Chicago, I was pleased to find that the windy city offers its residents similar opportunities as well. I attended a performance of the Grant Park Music Festival, an annual summer music series held at Millennium Park (home to the Bean). It was interesting to experience another city’s take on a free concert and engage with the local community.
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