Jay Pritzker Pavilion

pavilion, Millennium Park, Chicago, United States

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The Jay Pritzker Pavilion is an outdoor concert venue located in Millennium Park, Chicago, United States. Designed by architect Frank Gehry, it opened in 2004. The pavilion features a striking, modern design with a large stage and seating for thousands, as well as lawn space for additional concertgoers. It is a key component of Millennium Park, which is a popular destination for both residents and tourists, offering various attractions including fountains, sculptures, and gardens. The pavilion hosts a wide range of musical performances throughout the year, contributing to Chicago's vibrant cultural scene.12

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Frank Gehry
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… in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York; the Jay Pritzker Pavilion (2004) in Chicago’s Millennium Park; and the New World Center (2011) for the New World Symphony orchestral academy in Miami Beach, Florida. For his 2008 renovation of the Art Museum of Ontario in Toronto, Gehry retained the original building (1918) but removed…
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… in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York; the Jay Pritzker Pavilion (2004) in Chicago’s Millennium Park; and the New World Center (2011) for the New World Symphony orchestral academy in Miami Beach, Florida. For his 2008 renovation of the Art Museum of Ontario in Toronto, Gehry retained the original building (1918) but removed…
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