Free Concert, Farmer's Market, & MCA

Last night I went to Millennium Park for a free concert. In the summer, there are all these free events in the park, including free dance lessons, yoga, etc., and it's only 20 minutes walk away from my building.  This particular band is called Clare and the Reason.  I liked some of their stuff, but mostly I thought it was a bit too new age for me.  The violinist was French, and he was awesome. 

The concert was held at the Jay Pritzker Pavillion.  It is a gorgeous structure, with an amazing stage, seats in front, and a great lawn in the back where you can picnic and sit around.

Clare and the Reasons.

And since I was right there.... Behold, THE GIANT BEAN.... The official name of the sculpture is called Cloud Gate, but Chicagoans lovingly call it The Bean.

And today, I went to a farmer's market near by, right outside of the Museum of Contemporary Art, which is held every Tuesday in the summer and fall.  Oh how I just LOVE farmers markets!  I got some button peaches, pattypan squash, and corn.  Yum!!

After the Farmer Market, I decided to check out the Museum of Contemporary Art, and it's free on Tuesdays!  Right now they have an exhibit of Alexander Calder's sculptures called Form, Balance, Joy.  It was pretty cool.

Here are some cool pieces by other artists:

I can totally get used to this life!  I kind of feel guilty, though.  I probably could have came here a month later, save a bit more money, like my mom had wanted me to and still have time to get things done and settle in.  I guess I was just so unhappy at my last job, and too eager to come and start my new life.  Also, I feel so SO spoiled living in Chicago in this fantastic apartment at this fantastic location - what have I done to deserve it all?!?!  Maybe I will be productive and read my Genetic Counseling textbook the rest of today.  Maybe I'll make myself a lemonade and go to the sundeck on the rooftop and do that.