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Festival Hall, Navy Pier
600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60611
Wheelchairs and Elevators
Wheelchairs are available at the Guest Services Desk inside the Family Pavilion, located near the West entrance, and at the East End Security Post. They are available at no charge, on a first-come, first-served basis. ID is required. All levels of the Navy Pier complex are accessible by elevators. |
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Friday, November 6 |
11 am – 8 pm |
Saturday, November 7 |
11 am – 8 pm |
Sunday, November 8 |
Noon – 6pm |
- Photography is not permitted. Cameras must be checked at coat check for a fee.
- Backpacks, large purses, bulky coats and oversized personal items must be checked at coat check for a fee.
- Children under the age of 12 are free with an adult. Stroller entrance to the show is regulated by security depending on crowd size.
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Tickets are available online, or at the door.
Cash and credit cards (VISA, American Express & Mastercard) are accepted.
General Admission |
$15.00 |
Three-Day Pass |
$25.00 |
Groups (10 or more) |
$12.00 (in advance) |
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| For more information about group tickets, call our office at 800.563.7632 or email info@sofaexpo.com |
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Opening Night Preview Gala |
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Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at SOFA Festival Hall, Navy Pier
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5 - 7:00 pm |
By Invitation only |
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7 - 9:00 pm |
$50.00 |
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Friday, November 6
Saturday, November 7
Presentations at SOFA by renowned artists, collectors and arts professionals are planned. Admission is included with a valid SOFA ticket. Complete SOFA CHICAGO 2009 Lecture Series schedule will be available soon. |
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Contains essays, gallery information, a list of represented artists and hundreds of color images of artwork. The catalog is for sale at the exposition. After the show, the catalog and available back editions may be purchased here. |
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Exhibits & Events are curated and presented by international arts organizations, including (in past years) the World Ceramic Exposition Foundation (WOCEF), Korea, Association of Israel's Decorative Arts, and Crafts Council of Ireland. The Corning Museum of Glass Hot Glass Roadshow will demonstrate live hot glass blowing. Artist book signings are scheduled throughout the show. A schedule will be posted on sofaexpo.com as information becomes available. |
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Maps are available at ticket sales counters during the show or online as soon as they are available. |
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A café in the show will offer spirits, sandwiches and light supper
during show hours. |
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Taxis: Navy Pier has three taxi drop-off and pick-up points. Entrance 2 is closest to SOFA.
A daily free trolley runs between Navy Pier and State Street, along Grand Avenue and Illinois Street, Mon-Thu 10 am-9 pm; Fri-Sat 10 am-11 pm; and Sun 10 am-8 pm. Trolleys typically run every 20 minutes, pick-up points are indicated by 'Navy Pier Trolley Stop' signs along the route. |
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Complimentary art shuttle service between SOFA/Navy Pier (Entrance 1). The Museum of Contemporary Art (Front Steps) and the River North Gallery district (Superior and Franklin Streets).
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Shuttle Hours: |
Friday, November 6 |
Noon - 8 PM |
Saturday, November 7 |
Noon - 5 PM |
Sunday, November 8 |
11 AM - 2 PM |
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Paid parking is available on Navy Pier.
Rates and additional parking lots are listed here |
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American Airlines© is offering discounted air transportation to persons traveling to the exposition. Fares are subject to special rules, restrictions and availability. Contact American Airlines Meeting Services at 800.433.1790 or visit www.aa.com for reservations and ticket purchase - refer to promotion code 14N9AK. |
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SOFA CHICAGO 2009 Hotels
Book your hotel now - Chicago will be hosting many city-wide conventions during November this year and rooms are going fast! |
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Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
301 East North Water Street
www.sheratonchicago.com
T: 312.464.1000
$259/night + tax
*Book by August 31 for early bird rate of $219/night!! |
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W Hotel Lakeshore
644 North Lake Shore Drive
www.whotels.com
T: 312.943.9200
$259/night + tax |
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Hotel Cass Holiday Inn Express
640 North Wabash Avenue
www.hotelcass.com
T: 312.787.4030
$205/night + tax |
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*Listed prices do not include tax
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E: info@sofaexpo.com
T: 800.563.SOFA (7632) or 773.506.8860
F: 773.506.8892
www.sofaexpo.com |
SOFA CHICAGO is produced by The Art Fair Company. |
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