An American In Paris @ Siskel Film Center
Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron star in this 1951 Vincente Minnelli classic film that is one of only nine musicals that have won the Best Picture Oscar. The film includes a long list of Gershwin favorites: "I Got Rhythm", "Our Love Is Here To Stay", "Embraceable You", and more. The film is at the
Siskel Film Center today at 3:00 PM, and also screens on Wednesday the 7th at 8:00 PM.
An American In Paris is part of a month-long retrospective of the work of director Minnelli; check the Film Center's Website for a full schedule. Siskel Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
Final day of Seahorse Symphony @ Shedd
If you haven't seen the seahorse exhibit at
Shedd Aquarium, you'd better check it out today, because they're closing it down after 5 1/2 years. Originally scheduled to be an 18-month show, the Seahorse Symphony exhibit has been one of the aquarium's most popular displays, bringing in 10 million visitors over the years. If you haven't seen the seahorses yet, do yourself a favor and check it out; the aquarium's open today from 9 to 6. Shedd Aquarium: 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive. (312) 939-2435.