"Downtown...waiting for you tonight..." Part 2

P: There it is...The State of Illinois Center. It was actually re-named in honor of Govenor James R. Thompson.

T: Neat scuplture in front.

P: It is, isn't it? It's by the french sculptor Jean Dubuffet. Instead of it just being all business, they decided to add a nice collection of art in the building. They also have a store where local artists' work is featured; The Illinois Artesan's Shop.

T: Too bad it's closed...I would have liked to have seen that.
P: Well...let's go across the street to the City-County Building

T: The what?!!

P: The City-Country Building. Half of this building is City Hall and the other half is the Country Building.

T: Well it is a rather large building.

P: Yep, a full square city block.

T: Hey what's that little man?

P: It's one of those things you see in the city...it's like a secret message. You'll see this little man everywhere. I don't know what it's for and how you find out what it's for though.

T: Where to next?

P: Across the street to The Daley Center.

P: There's what I wanted you to see.

T: There is alot of art in Chicago. Who is that by?

P: It's our Picasso, of course!

T: Of course. But what the heck is it?
P: Your guess is as good as everyones. I don't think anyone knows for sure.

"So go Downtown...where all the lights are bright..."

As Trichelle's visit winds down, Pixxa squuezes in one more tour...Downtown Chicago.

T: Wow...my first subway ride in Chicago. That was fun and very quick to get downtown.

P: Trichelle, this is one of the most iconic stores in Chicago

T: Marshall Field's, yes, I've heard of it.

P: Well, a while ago they were bought out so now it's really Macy's. But so far they have kept the building intact.

P: Let's go around the corner...there's a Sephora.

T: Cool...I could always use more make-up!

P: Here we are...let's go in.

T: Hey, didn't Mattle do something with Tarina Tarantino?

P: You know...I think they did.

T: Now where to?

P: Just a short walk past the Chicago Theatre District and we'll be there.

Illinois Fashion Doll Club Meeting

P: It's time for our meeting...let's go meet the other dolls.
T: Hi! I'm Trichelle and this is Pixxa!
Doll: Nice to meet you!
P: I love your coat!

T: Do you get the feeling that we are the teeniest dolls here?

Doll: We're all different sizes, but we're all loveable.

P: And I love your dress!

P: Well, at least you girls are about our size.

Dolls: Yes, dah-ling. We certainly are.

T: Hi everybody!

T: Hello up there!

Doll: Hello down there!

P: Ahhh...finally, some dollies smaller than we are!

T: Hi cutie! Are you having a good time?

Little doll: (hic) yep!

T: And aren't you just the cutest?

Doll: Thank you!

P: Cuz, you made it!

T: Hey Mila! Good to see you again!

M: Yes, I got stuck in traffic, but wanted to make sure I got here to meet the gang and to hang out with you all again.

T: Mmmmm...refreshments! Pixxa, try this orange cake...it's scrumptious!

T: And I think I'll have a cookie. It's been a long, fun day!

Shopping...at Gigi's and Sherry's part 2

P: Oh she's gorgeous! She's from their private collection. She's not for sale.

T: It's a doll shoppe and museum all in one.

T: Look at these amazing faces.

T: I wonder how many dolls they have.

P: Me too! It would probably take a month to count everything.

T: Big dolls, little dolls, baby dolls, stuffed dolls...

P: Yes, I would agree that they have everything!

P: I think I've found something on this shelf that I must have.

T: I'd love to have that purse right there---even though it is a little big for me.

P: Ahhhh...the sweet baby dolls.

T: These are the Dynamite Girls.

P: Oh my gosh...my favorite section...Re-Ment. Sit down so I can take your picture.

T: Uh oh...I think I broke the chair.

Shopping...at Gigi's and Sherry's

T: Oh Pixxa...the day has finally arrived!! We get to visit Gigi's Dolls and Sherry's Teddy Bears Shoppe!
P: I'm excited too! I've never been there before and I've heard nothing but great things!

P: Here we are!
T: Yay!! I'm glad we came early so that we can look around before the Illinois Fashion Doll Club meeting.

T: Here's the door...let's go in!

P: Oh...my...gosh...this is AMAZING!!

T: I've never seen so many dolls and so much doll stuff!

T: Look...a giraffe!

P: And look at all of these Fashion Royalty dolls!

T: They are so lucky...their clothes are fabulous!

P: Yes they are! Come on, let's check out this side.

T: Check these beauties out...

T: How cute!

T: There are dolls EVERYWHERE!!!

T: This is way too much fun seeing all of these different kinds of dolls.

P: Trichelle, come here and look at this...