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ILLINOIS Chicago’s Sears Tower Bands and other student groups are invited to perform in the atrium lobby of Chicago’s 110-story Sears Tower, the nation’s tallest building. Performances are at noon weekdays. Upbeat music, including popular and show tunes, is preferred; no religious music is permitted. The school’s name, city and performance date are announced on screens in the elevators leading to the 103rd-floor Skydeck observation room. Groups receive a special discounted rate on Skydeck tickets, pending performance approval. Chairs, electricity and secure storage for equipment when on the Skydeck are provided. Groups need to arrive dressed in uniforms because no changing facilities are available. Contact: 312-875-9447, the-skydeck.com. MISSOURI Money, Money 1 The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s Money Museum has just opened for tours. Museum-goers at the Fed’s new head- quarters will be able to see millions of dollars inside the region’s largest cash vault, give their own redesign to the nation’s currency and test their strength by lifting a $400,000 gold bar. There is no admission charge. A photo ID is required for visitors 18 and older. Online reservations for groups are being taken. The Fed is located in the heart of Kansas City, near the Liberty Memorial and Union Station. Contact: 800-333-1010,kansascityfed.org/KansasCity. WISCONSIN Dells Mega-Resort Expands The African-themed Kalahari Resort, one of Wisconsin Dells’ prime water park hotels, will unveil a $15-million indoor entertainment complex in December. Featured will be a six-story Ferris wheel, a ropes course with zip line, adult and kiddie go-carts, 24 lanes of bowling and 18 holes of mini-golf. Also available will be more than 200 arcade games, laser tag and two state-of-the-art golf simulators. The new center will connect the hotel and convention center to Damon’s Grill and the 15-screen Desert Cinema via indoor walkways. Read More
3.21 Copyright (C) 2007 Alain Georgette / Copyright (C) 2006 Frantisek Hliva. All rights reserved."
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