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In the 1930s, the concerts were presented on national radio broadcasts to dozens of radio stations. [16] In addition to lifting spirits, the Grant Park Music Festival has been able to provide musicians a living wage. In 1938, when the minimum wage was $0.25/hour, the musicians were paid $10 ($216.45 today) for a 2-hour concert. [14]
November 21, Chicago; November 20, Ray Charles; November 8, The Righteous Brothers; November 5, Alabama; July 16, Ann and Nancy Wilson (acoustic) March 16, Kodo; 1998 October 23, Willie Nelson and Family, opening act was Bob Rafkin; October 22, Peter, Paul and Mary; March 20, The Scots Guards and The Black Watch
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The Pavilion is a 3,350-seat venue where the park's major music events and concerts—including Chicago Symphony Orchestra performances—are held. [ 13 ] The Martin Theatre is an 850-seat indoor hall often used for chamber music, semi-staged opera performances, Martinis at the Martin cabaret series, and other shows.
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The closest subway stop to our TODAY Plaza concerts is the 47th — 50th Streets — Rockefeller Center station on the B, D, F, M trains. 24/7 parking is also available nearby at the Rockefeller ...
In 1942, the Auditorium was taken over by the City of Chicago to be used as a World War II servicemen's center. The stage and front rows of the theatre were converted to a bowling alley [9] and much of the ornate stenciling, plasterwork, and art glass was covered over. At the Auditorium Building, more than 2.2 million servicemen were housed ...