Pick
From WildWords
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
[pɪk]
[pihk]
Description
An abbreviation for Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, the building located at 50 Arts Circle Drive. It primarily serves as a performance venue for Bienen students, faculty, ensembles and guest artists[1], as well as a venue for large events during Wildcat Welcome.
Etymology
Derived from Pick-Staiger. The concert hall was dedicated to Corinne Frada Pick (Weinberg graduate of 1924 and a piano virtuoso) in 1967 as a golden wedding anniversary present from her husband, Albert Pick Jr., along with his brother-in-law, Charles Staiger[2] .
Example Sentence
The balcony view at Pick is amazing!
Speech Community
Primarily used by Bienen students and concert/ticketing staff, as well as concertgoers who may be (but not limited to) Evanston residents.
