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| The Riviera Theatre In Uptown Chicago |
The Riviera Theatre in Chicago's Uptown Neighborhood is perhaps the most iconic concert venue on the city's North Side. Here are a few local (and historic) facts:
*Location: 4746 N. Racine Avenue
*CTA 'L' Stop: Red Line -- Lawrence Avenue (or get off at Wilson and run like hell for two blocks)
*CTA 'L' Stop: Red Line -- Lawrence Avenue (or get off at Wilson and run like hell for two blocks)
*Built: 1917 as a neighborhood movie house
*Seating Capacity: 2500
*Seating Capacity: 2500
*Architectural Design: French Renaissance Revival by Rapp and Rapp
*1917 Ticket Price: $0.10 for 'Cleopatra'
*2014 Ticket Price: $60.25 for 'Wilco'
*1917 Ticket Price: $0.10 for 'Cleopatra'
*2014 Ticket Price: $60.25 for 'Wilco'
*Hip Factor: 8 on a 1-10 Scale (gotta knock off points for no AC in the summer)
Additional notes: as I mentioned above, it can get a little stuffy in there (especially in August) so you may want to tuck a flask of H2O into your summer flannel--but there is a bar in the back if you're so inclined, i.e. age 21+ and not in a 12 Step Recovery program. Also, word is: 'Security' can get a little rough at times so behave yourself. Remember, it's Uptown and they're not above yanking you to the sidewalk by your lumberjack beard.
Additional notes: as I mentioned above, it can get a little stuffy in there (especially in August) so you may want to tuck a flask of H2O into your summer flannel--but there is a bar in the back if you're so inclined, i.e. age 21+ and not in a 12 Step Recovery program. Also, word is: 'Security' can get a little rough at times so behave yourself. Remember, it's Uptown and they're not above yanking you to the sidewalk by your lumberjack beard.
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