CHICAGO'S MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART INVITES PUBLIC TO JOIN CELEBRATION OF NEW BUILDING AND SCULPTURE GARDEN Round-the-Clock Preview Weekend Over Summer Solstice, June 21-23, 1996, Kicks Off Inaugural Year of Major Exhibitions and Showcases New Galleries for Permanent Collection, Programs for the Public, Spacious Caf and Store June is the month for Chicago. THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART (MCA) opens its much-awaited new building in the heart of downtown Chicago with a preview weekend of round-the-clock festivities. Located at 220 E. Chicago Avenue just off Magnificent Mile, the new MCA offers vistas of Lake Michigan to the east and the historic Water Tower to the west. Coinciding with the summer solstice, the opening celebrations give the public its first look at the new MCA -- with its light-filled, barrel-vaulted galleries and terraced outdoor sculpture garden -- featuring an exciting array of special exhibitions and collection installations, caf , and book and design store. Summer Solstice Celebration Weekend Friday, June 21, 7:00 p.m. - Saturday, June 22, 7:00 p.m. This round-the-clock marathon weekend begins a ten-day period of free events, with ongoing musigural Events, call (312) 280-2660. Sunday, June 23, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The weekend concludes with a special day of secial hands-on projects for families. For School and Family Programs, call (312) 397-3837. Regular Hours Beginning Tuesday, July 2 The MCA (including caf and store) is open 11:00 to 6:00 Tuesday, and Thursday through Sunday and 11:00 to 9:00 Wednesday. For General Information and Program Schedule, call (312) 280-2660.