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 The Exclusive Airline of SOFA CHICAGO 2006 |
www.SOFAEXPO.com The Website of the biannual International Sculpture Objects & Functional Art (SOFA) Expositions in New York & Chicago © 2006, Expressions of Culture, Inc. No reproductions may be made of any content of this site without the approval of Expressions of Culture, Inc. All Rights Reserved. |
FAQs |
The Thirteenth Annual International Exposition of |
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| ATTENDING SOFA CHICAGO FAQ |
Is SOFA open to the general public? Do I have to register to attend? SOFA welcomes the general public to the expositions. Registration is not required. Tickets are available at the door. What are the show hours? Show hours for SOFA CHICAGO 2006 are located here. How do I get tickets? Tickets are available at door. Cash, credit/debit cards (VISA, AMEX, MC), personal checks and traveler's cheques are accepted. How much do tickets cost? Tickets prices for SOFA CHICAGO 2006 can be found here. If I buy a ticket today, can I come tomorrow? No. A one-day pass is good only for one day. Three-day passes are available at the ticket counters for $25. How much does a catalog cost? $15 at the show, $20 from the SOFAEXPO Store. If I leave the show and want to come back today, can I? Yes. Please see security at the entrance doors for a hand stamp. I’d like to bring a large group, how do I make arrangements? Please email our office in advance (info@sofaexpo.com) regarding large group ticket sales. SOFA offers a discount on single-day admission tickets to groups of 10 or more in advance. Can I bring a class of school children? Yes. SOFA is pleased to host school trips. Please email our office (info@sofaexpo.com) for further information and instructions. Do I need another ticket or reservations to attend the Lecture Series? No. The acclaimed SOFA Lecture Series is free with a valid ticket to the show. The Lecture Series takes place in the mezzanine level of SOFA. Seating is on first-come/first-serve basis. Can I bring children to SOFA? (Is there a minimum age?) Yes. You may bring children to SOFA. Children under the age of 12 are free with an adult. Please remember that SOFA is a three-dimensional art show --- strollers are oftentimes too cumbersome to maneuver within the exposition. Is photography allowed? No. Photography (other than registered members of the press) is not allowed at SOFA. You may check your camera with the coat check located on the first floor near the ticket counters. Navy Pier charges a fee for checking items at the coat check. Do I have to check my bag? For security reasons, backpacks, large purses, bulky coats and oversized personal items may not be taken into the exposition and must be checked at the coat check for a fee. Is the show wheelchair accessible? Navy Pier is handicapped accessible, and complimentary wheelchair rental is available at the Information Desk, located at the front of the Pier. A photo id must be left when renting a wheelchair. How do I get to Navy Pier? Directions to Navy Pier (via car and public transportation) can be found on Navy Pier's website. Is there parking at Navy Pier? How much does it cost? Yes. Limited parking is available at Navy Pier. Please visit their website. Will there be food available at SOFA? Yes. Two "SOFA Cafés" will be opening during show hours. There are also several restaurants located on Navy Pier. Is there a map of the show? Yes. Maps are available from the ticket sales counters. Where can I get a taxi? There is a taxi stand at the front (west end) of the Pier. Guests can also go to the valet stand in front of Riva and request taxis be sent down to Entrance 1. Is there a shuttle bus at Navy Pier? A daily trolley service runs between Navy Pier and State Street along Grand Avenue and Illinois Street, Mon-Thu 10am-9pm; Fri-Sat 10am-11pm; and Sun 10am-8pm. Trolleys typically run every 20 minutes, and pick-up points are indicated by 'Navy Pier Trolley Stop' signs along the route. Does SOFA have special hotel/ravel rates? Yes. Please visit our Travel & Lodging page for details. Where can I park SCHOOL BUS? Free off-street day bus parking is available at 631 Kinzie St. via Grand Avenue. |
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