Few regions of the country
enjoy a stronger reputation for the arts and culture than Chicago. Some of the
world's finest performing arts, museums, galleries, theaters and other cultural
institutions function in the Chicago region and all are within a short drive.
The Southland region is home to numerous cultural opportunities enjoyed by the
entire Chicago area.
Complete with its own symphony orchestra and numerous performing arts groups,
the Southland provides local residents with local opportunities for culture and
the arts. Major talent in the entertainment field also perform on numerous
stages including refurbished classic public theaters, major performing arts
centers, local community-based halls and outdoor summer performing arts venues.
The Southland is the cradle of school bands in the United States and has
numerous community college and municipal performing outlets for area residents
who enjoy the arts as their hobby.
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Native American pathways, historical trading centers, geological landmarks and
the link of the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River system all have histories
in the Southland region. The great builders of Chicago drew steel and stone
from the manufacturing Mecca that has been the Southland Region. Chicago's
first pioneers and Native American cultures have strong roots in the Southland
region. Our area features numerous landmarks to the early development of
Illinois and the Midwest.
Resident that seek either light-hearted entertainment, the world's finest jazz
or performances of long-standing serious art forms will find the Southland full
of opportunities along with the convenience to Chicago - one of the leading
cultural centers in of the world.
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