What to do and see in Illinois, United States: The Best Civic Centers

The Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts is a multidisciplinary arts center at the University of Chicago and a proud member of Museum Campus South. Designed by renowned architects Todd Williams and Billie Tsien, the building integrates performance, exhibition, studio, classroom, and rehearsal. More than just a building, it is an innovative hub for arts education, a platform to showcase today’s most innovative creators across all media, and a locus for impactful and collaborative artistic Innovations with partners in nearby South Side communities and across Chicago. For a full schedule of events, visit logan.uchicago.edu.

Parkway Bank Park is a 200,000 square-foot entertainment and dining complex that opened in 2012 and is home to 14 venues offering upscale international cuisine, live music, comedy, state-of-the-art film, bowling and more. The entertainment district is a one stop suburban destination for big city dining, entertainment, nightlife, and family fun. The common area is used for various outdoor seasonal activities, including a climate controlled NHL sized ice rink that is erected in the Winter months for Skating in the Park. Conveniently located near O’Hare International Airport, Parkway Bank Park is easily accessible from Chicago as well as the suburbs. The address is 5501 Park Place, a new looping street situated west of River Road between Bryn Mawr and Balmoral Avenues. A 20-minute drive from Chicago’s Loop, Parkway Bank Park is walking distance from the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, the CTA Blue Line Rosemont station and Rosemont Theatre. Convenient parking is available.