My Bike Betty

Greetings fellow adventurers! Since 2014, Betty and I have been traveling the streets of Chicago discovering art and artistic expression along the way. Join in and post your experience here!
My Bike Betty
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    • A Detour from the Main Land

      Posted at 6:45 pm by jan, on September 15, 2015

      This week Betty and I had a most wonderful adventure to a magical place called Northerly Island!

      Originally Meigs Field Airport, the 91-acre peninsula it is now a part of the Museum Campus (just right of the Planitarium).

      Originally Meigs Field Airport, the 91-acre peninsula is now a part of the Museum Campus (just right of the Planitarium).

      Dark and moody clouds, warm breezes, and rolling pathways introduced us to this surprise…

      Greek Goddess Daphne created by Chicago artist Dessa Kirk.

      The Daphne Garden created by Chicago artist Dessa Kirk.

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      Betty’s Response: Whoa!

      I couldn’t agree more even after getting totally drenched on our ride back to the city. Next, a visit to the Japanese Cultural Center for an open house event for a glimpse at Japanese swordsmanship, the creation of creatures, and evidence of Japanese Calligrapher, Chiba Seiran.

      1016 W. Belmont

      1016 W. Belmont

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      Wow! A great week of adventure and discovery fuels our passion to once again be on our way for the next ride. However, before we go we’re first extending to you a great big invitation to get out there, discover new places and ideas, look for art and artistic expression EVERYWHERE and best of all, SHOW ME WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW!!!!

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      A ride by Columbia College Chicago

      …one more thing, don’t forget to have fun along the way!

      Posted in An Extension To All, Museums, Galleries, Cultural Centers | 0 Comments | Tagged Chicago Japanese Cultural Center, Chicago Northerly Island, Columbia College Chicago, Dessa Kirk, The Daphne Garden
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