It's too late to celebrate now, but Da Mayor made May 21, 2003, official Metro Day, in honor of the Metro's 20th anniversary. Read the proclamation by clicking on

From the Office of Richard M. Daley, Mayor, City of Chicago

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, Metro, a centerpiece of Chicago's Wrigleyville neighborhood, is celebrating its 20th anniversary of offering the latest and finest performances of well-known musicians and musical groups and emerging artists alike; and

WHEREAS, since its July 1982 opening, the establishment once known as Smart Bar has introduced countless bands to the general public, including a little-known band from Georgia, R.E.M., which began the club's success as Metro, in August of that same year; and

WHEREAS, through the music industry, Metro has become known as one of the nation's premier venues for live music; and

WHEREAS, Metro has helped launch the careers of groups now known by music-lovers across the globe; and

WHEREAS, on May 21, 2003, Metro will celebrate its twentieth anniversary with a birthday party celebrating its musical past and promising future:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD M. DALEY, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO, do hereby proclaim May 21, 2003 to be METRO DAY IN CHICAGO, and urge Chicagoans to recognize the many innovative and vital contributions Metro has made to our city and beyond.

Dated this 20th day of May, 2003.

Richard M. Daley
Mayor