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1150 W Harrison St
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IL
60607
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Neighborhoods: University Village / Little Italy, West Side
Uic Pavilion
Last updated 4.01.09
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The Scene – Since 1982, the University of Illinois at Chicago Pavilion has played host to a wide spectrum of events, from Madonna concerts to religious programs to professional wrestling matches. Besides concerts, the building hosts citizenship ceremonies, commencement speeches, swearing-in events for city officials and the University of Illinois at Chicago's basketball home games. The acoustics at the facility are better suited for sporting events than musical entertainment. – – The Concessions – Four reasonably priced concession stands, with hot dogs, soda and…
The Details on UIC Pavilion
Cafe de UIC?:
The Pavilion does provide carts with premium coffees, but don't expect to see them wheeling around at basketball games--they're reserved for low-key events.
Where to Sit:
For concerts and ceremonies, the stage is set up at the west end of the building with plenty of temporary chairs on the floor; however, seating close to the stage along the sides is not preferable. The view from the balcony level isn't bad.
Getting Inside:
The small plaza on the corner of Harrison and Racine streets serves as the main entrance to the pavilion.
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