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SUMMARY:Rewilding Chicago’s Waterways
DESCRIPTION:The Wild Mile is one-of-a-kind: a floating eco-park in the heart of the city. Visit this steadily growing wonder on the North Branch of the Chicago River for a conversation\, walking tour\, and optional kayak adventure with co-creators Urban Rivers and Skidmore\, Owings & Merrill (SOM). Backed by the City of Chicago as part of a larger effort to redefine and rehabilitate this channelized section of the river\, a team of experts and community partners devised the Wild Mile as proof-of-concept in how industrial waterways can be reborn as wildlife sanctuaries connecting city dwellers to nature. In 2022\, the first 400 feet of what will ultimately be an intricate mile-long network of floating boardwalks and wetlands debuted along the North Branch Canal behind the Kingsbury Street REI store. This spring an extension is underway that will double the park’s length. Urban Rivers co-founder and Executive Director Nick Wesley and SOM Partner Doug Voigt will share fascinating details of the design\, planning and lengthy negotiations behind this undertaking\, and give tours of the new landscape and habitat. Come discover the thriving ecosystem that has quickly taken hold above and below the water’s surface! This program is part of the Chicago Architecture Center’s Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns exhibition series exploring key themes for the future of cities. \nDue to space limitations\, this event is capped at 40 registrants. Those interested in the kayak tour should reserve an extra hour (until 7pm)\, which is first come first served with a maximum capacity of 8 participants. This option will be available upon checkout.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/rewilding-chicagos-waterways/
LOCATION:Wild Mile\, 905 W Eastman St\, Chicago\, 60642
CATEGORIES:Sporting Events,Talks and Gatherings,Tour
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SUMMARY:The Stories of Ogden Avenue
DESCRIPTION:Travel down Ogden Avenue\, named for Chicago’s first mayor\, visiting historic neighborhoods\, parks and landmark buildings. This talk will highlight Chicago’s early industrial days\, the Civil Rights Movement in the city and new developments for housing\, education and healthcare. \nWilliam Ogden’s impact on Chicago goes far beyond being the city’s first mayor. This talk covers famous landmarks like the old Cook County Hospital\, Stone Temple Baptist Church and 100 years of architectural styles. Explore Douglass Park\, one of Chicago’s oldest parks at 150 years\, and learn how it came to honor Anna and Frederick Douglass in 2020. This talk also discusses the historic North Lawndale community\, from its early Jewish heritage to a predominantly African American community today; and new developments like The Farm on Ogden\, connecting its community with fresh food and good health.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/the-stories-of-ogden-avenue/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:What You Didn’t Learn on the Boat Tour
DESCRIPTION:Although our docents go into great depth covering the history of over 50 buildings on the CAC’s renowned River Cruise\, that ninety-minute tour is still not enough time to share all of the interesting facts about the architecture along the Chicago River. Join CAC docents as they share the “extra” stories about the buildings and people that make the Chicago River so special. \nThis illustrated talk features some of our favorite “deleted scenes” from the CAFC River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady. Explore new thinking that may reverse your opinion of the Chicago River reversal. Meet a Chicago woman who embodied our city’s “I Will” motto. Slip under the glass skin to the concrete bones of a structural marvel. Ponder a question asked by every Chicago driver from 1908 to today. If you’ve ever approached a river cruise docent after your tour and asked\, “can you tell me more?” this presentation is for you! \nProgram Presenters: \nJosh Brickman \nJosh has a master’s degree in Structural Engineering and practiced in the City of Chicago for seven years. Now working as a software developer\, he continues to give architectural tours with CAC\, weaving science stories and physics facts into his tales about architecture and history. \nSusan Frost \nSusan has been giving architecture tours in the Chicago area for 25 years\, and has been a CAC docent since 2015. She has a BA in Art History and an abiding love of historic preservation and Chicago history. The question from guests that she can never answer is “what is your favorite building?” \nAlison Schlickman \nAlison has been a docent since 2015. As a fourth generation Chicagoan\, she loves Chicago’s architecture and history. Becoming a docent after a long career with the Federal Reserve has given her the chance to share her enthusiasm for Chicago with guests from far and wide. Being part of the Chicago Architecture Center has been a joy and a privilege for Alison.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/what-you-didnt-learn-on-the-boat-tour/
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CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Design a City: Urban Planning - Teen Saturday Studios
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting and engaging workshop on urban planning\, in which participants will learn how to design a city that is sustainable\, equitable\, and livable. Teens will explore key principles of urban planning\, including zoning\, transportation\, public spaces\, and community engagement. this workshop is an opportunity to engage with the critical issues facing our urban landscapes and learn how to shape the future of our communities. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of the solution! To register for our programs\, please ensure that you log in or create an account before proceeding to the checkout. \nLed by experienced professionals in architecture\, design\, engineering\, and other related fields\, Teen Saturday Studios offer a unique opportunity to learn from those in the field and develop valuable skills that can be applied in a range of real-world settings. Participants are welcome to enroll in individual sessions\, though are encouraged to experience the scope of opportunities. Spots are limited\, so stay connected and register soon! \nFREE; advance registration required
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/design-a-city-urban-planning-teen-saturday-studios/
LOCATION:Harold Washington College\, 30 E Lake St Chicago\, Chicago\, 60601
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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SUMMARY:Issues in Focus: Two Stadium Do-Overs for Chicago
DESCRIPTION:A pair of stadium proposals from the Bears and White Sox have ushered in supersized dreams for Chicago’s Museum Campus and The 78 megadevelopment site. Are these plans pointing the city toward wins\, losses or draws? Get a fresh take from our panel of designers. \nWhether you are a fan of professional sports or not\, we can all agree it’s big business. The sheer scale of these stadium proposals present opportunities to revisit past urban planning efforts\, to analyze major infrastructure needs and to forge new visions for our city. \nOur panel brings extensive out-of-town experience to the myriad issues concerning stadium design and sports district planning. Learn about the approaches that have fueled successful stadium rebuilds in other U.S. cities and current design trends that are foregrounding sound urban design and connectivity. This program will help you better understand the complexities and possibilities for city-building with major sports franchises. \nThis program is part of our Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns exhibition series exploring key themes for the future of downtowns.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/issues-in-focus-two-stadium-do-overs-for-chicago/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sporting Events,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Georgia O'Keeffee & Changing Cityscapes: Watercolor Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A watercolor workshop in conjunction with the Art Institute of Chicago’s exhibition Georgia O’Keeffe: My New Yorks. \nGeorgia O’Keeffe’s bold paintings of urban settings\, expressed through her signature aesthetic\, began in 1925 and her style harmonized the changing cityscape with the natural world. Join the CAC for a hands-on watercolor workshop that explores changing urban landscapes and nature in conjunction with the Art Institute of Chicago’s exhibition Georgia O’Keeffe: My New Yorks. \nParticipants will have an opportunity to create their own watercolor masterpiece to take home. All supplies for this workshop will be provided and each ticket also includes entry for one to the Georgia O’Keeffe: My New Yorks exhibit at the Art Institute of Chicago\, open from June 2 to September 22\, 2024.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/georgia-okeeffee-changing-cityscapes-watercolor-workshop/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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SUMMARY:Chicago Reflected: A Book Talk and River Cruise with Author Ryan Chester
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of Architect Ryan Chester\, whose passion for the city’s beauty led him to embark on an awe-inspiring project in March 2020. With nothing but a pen in hand\, Ryan set out to capture the Chicago River\, its architectural marvels\, bustling boats\, and bridges\, culminating in a breathtaking 55-foot-long masterpiece. \nJoin us on Thursday\, May 23 for an exclusive event like no other. Ryan Chester will unveil the secrets behind his magnum-opus\, “Chicago Reflected\,” at Chicago Architecture Center starting at 5:30 p.m. Get a peek into his creative process\, inspirations\, and the journey of bringing “Chicago Reflected” to life. The program doesn’t end there\, at 7 p.m.\, set sail with Ryan Chester and the renowned Geoffrey Baer for an iconic river cruise\, where you’ll have the unique opportunity to witness the masterpiece of “Chicago Reflected” against the stunning backdrop of Chicago’s skyline. Tickets to this event include the book talk at 5:30 p.m.  and the river cruise departing at 7:00 p.m. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable event\, where art\, architecture\, and the iconic Chicago River come together. \nRyan Chester  \nRyan Chester is an architect based in Chicago. He grew up in Milwaukee and attended the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee (UWM); School of Architecture and Urban Planning where he graduated with a master’s degree in architecture in 2005. Upon graduation Ryan worked in New York and London before returning to the Midwest where he has been since 2011. Along with his work as an architect and drawing projects\, Ryan is also an adjunct professor at his alma mater UWM where he has taught design studios and intro to architecture seminars. He lives in the Roscoe Village Neighborhood of Chicago and is planning his next project… \nGeoffrey Baer  \nGeoffrey Baer is an eight-time Emmy-winning Public Television writer\, producer\, and program host. He has been a fixture on Chicago’s PBS station WTTW for 30 years\, best known as the host and writer of WTTW’s popular specials about the architecture and history of Chicago and its suburban areas. \nGeoffrey has been a docent for the Chicago Architecture Center since 1987. In addition to his Emmy Awards\, he has been honored by the American Institute of Architects Chicago\, the Society of Architectural Historians\, the American Society of Landscape Architects\, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting\, and the Chicago Headline Club
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/chicago-reflected-a-book-talk-and-river-cruise-with-author-ryan-chester/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate Lecture
DESCRIPTION:The Pritzker Architecture Prize and the Illinois Institute of Technology’s College of Architecture present “Community: The Architect as Catalyst for Change\,” the 2024 Laureate Lecture and Panel Discussion\, in partnership with the Chicago Architecture Center\, taking place at the university’s historic S.R. Crown Hall \nRiken Yamamoto\, 2024 Laureate of the Pritzker Prize\, will uncover his personal journey in the discovery of communities throughout the world\, inspiring his socially-driven architecture that blurs the boundaries between public and private dimensions. \n“Whether he designs private houses or public infrastructure\, schools or fire stations\, city halls or museums\, the common and convivial dimension is always present. His constant\, careful and substantial attention to community has generated public interworking space systems that incentivize people to convene in different ways\,” states the 2024 Jury Citation\, in part. \nFollowing the lecture\, Yamamoto will be joined by recent Laureates\, David Chipperfield (2023)\, Francis Kéré (2022) and Anne Lacaton (2021)\, who will engage in a personal conversation about their very different paths of life. Sharing a deep commitment to the value of the social system\, they will discuss the responsibility of the architect as a catalyst for change and debate respective challenges of creating and bridging communities as they shape new approaches to the design of the built environment. \nLearn more about Riken Yamamoto and the Pritzker Prize here. \nThe event is free and open to the public but capacity will be limited and registration is required. Seating is first come\, first served\, and once the venue is full\, attendees will be seated downstairs to view a live stream of the event.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/2024-pritzker-architecture-prize-laureate-lecture/
LOCATION:S. R. Crown Hall (IIT College of Architecture)\, 3360 S State St\, Chicago\, 60616
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Carlos Moreno on the Livable City
DESCRIPTION:A special program featuring Professor Carlos Moreno\, the man who coined the term 15-Minute City to describe an urbanist movement that encourages walkable\, accessible and dynamic neighborhoods. \nDuring the Pandemic\, as a result of working from home\, many people rediscovered their own neighborhoods and all that they offer and don’t offer. Not coincidentally\, this is when the 15-Minute City took the world by storm. The 15-Minute City is rooted in the tried-and-true Urbanism of our oldest cities. It encourages bringing offices\, shops\, restaurants\, entertainment and essential services closer to where people live\, while providing an inviting environment for walking\, biking and strengthening social connections. The concept has also been touted as a way for cities to build back from the pandemic in more resilient ways. \nDuring this program\, learn about the movement’s origins and core principles\, and its rapid adoption by cities like Paris\, Shanghai\, Buenos Aires\, and Houston. Also discover how these ideas are beginning to influence urban policy and community development in Chicago’s neighborhoods and downtown. \nThis program is part of our Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns exhibition series exploring key themes for the future of downtowns. \nProgram Speaker: Carlos Moreno \nUniversity Professor and Researcher\, Carlos Moreno earned international recognition as a scientist with an innovative mind\, pioneer works and unique approach to urban issues. He is also a scientific advisor of national and international figures of the highest level. He works at the heart of issues of international significance as a result of his research\, bringing an innovative perspective on urban issues and offering solutions to the issues faced by the cities in the 21st century. Some of his concepts have traveled the world: the ‘Human Smart City’\, the ’15-Minute City’ and the ’30-Minute Territory’.  In 2022\, he led the launch of the Global Observatory of Sustainable Proximities at the World Urban Forum with UN-Habitat\, C40 Cities\, UCLG and other partners. His latest book\, “The 15-Minute City: A Solution to Saving Our Time and Our Planet\,” is published by Wiley (May\, 2024).
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/carlos-moreno-on-the-livable-city/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:LEGO® & LIBATIONS
DESCRIPTION:LEGO aren’t just for kids. Join CAC staff at KOVAL Distillery to learn about the Design Process and construct your very own LEGO build with a design challenge. \nGrab a friend and a cocktail and enjoy an evening building with LEGO. Learn how to think like a designer and then show off your design skills in a design challenge. All LEGO and workshop materials will be provided. \n$20 to attend\, $15 for CAC Members
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/lego-libations-2/
LOCATION:KOVAL Tasting Room\, 4241 N Ravenswood Ave\, Chicago\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Building a Relevant Historic Preservation Movement with Bonnie McDonald
DESCRIPTION:Kick off Preservation Month at the CAC with Landmarks Illinois President and CEO Bonnie McDonald! This program will explore the future of architectural preservation with her new book\, “The Relevancy Guidebook\,” unveiled in November 2023.\n\n\n\nAt its 50th anniversary\, Landmarks Illinois embarked on an effort to explore how to move preservation forward over the next 50 years\, culminating in its guiding principles. What the organization found is that preservationists across the nation are deeply questioning the practices and movement’s future. Landmarks Illinois president & CEO Bonnie McDonald was awarded a 2020 James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation Mid-Career Fellowship to help bring the field’s challenges\, and solutions\, to the forefront through the Relevancy Project. Between 2019-2021\, she spoke to 130 individuals\, both within and outside of the preservation field\, to explore these questions and bring forward crowdsourced wisdom illuminating how change is possible. The project evolved into a forward-looking effort to catalogue preservation’s issues\, make the case for its opportunities\, highlight resources and instigate collective action toward change that will build a more relevant and just movement. Join us as McDonald explores her findings catalogued in her book\, “The Relevancy Guidebook: How We Can Transform the Future of Preservation\,” published by Landmarks Illinois in November 2023. Read her January 2023 Next City Op Ed and guidebook Executive Summary for a primer on the Relevancy Project’s outcomes.\n\n\nSpeaker: Bonnie McDonald\, President & CEO of Landmark Illinois\nOver her 11-year tenure as President & CEO\, Bonnie McDonald has led Landmarks Illinois to become a statewide and national voice for relevant change at this inflection point for the preservation movement. Bonnie’s transformative leadership has led Landmarks Illinois to focus on people and their vital connection to place\, and to develop collaborative solutions addressing community concerns like climate change\, affordable housing and lack of access to capital. Her policy work to incent preservation has led to over $6B in investment in existing buildings and over 30K new jobs created. The James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation awarded Bonnie its 2020 Mid-Career Fellowship to inform\, inspire and support preservation’s evolution through The Relevancy Project\, a four-year interview and research initiative culminating in the recently published Relevancy Guidebook. During this time\, she has also maintained her commitment to serving as volunteer and mentor in the preservation community. From 2018-2021\, Bonnie chaired the board of the National Preservation Partners Network\, the national nonprofit representing preservation organizations\, and she currently serves as an appointee to the State of Illinois Route 66 Centennial Commission. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot appointed Bonnie co-chair of the Chicago Monuments Project Advisory Committee in 2020 to help lead a truth and racial reckoning process around the city’s problematic artworks. Bonnie and Landmarks Illinois proudly received the AIA Chicago Distinguished Service Award in December 2022. She holds a Master’s Degree in Historic Preservation Planning from Cornell University.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/the-relevancy-guidebook-building-a-more-relevant-historic-preservation-movement-with-bonnie-mcdonald/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Chicago’s Loop is an inflection point\, emerging from the pandemic on shaky footing but also with abundant opportunity to transition to something more vibrant\, resilient\, and livable. Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns holds our central business district up to the light\, exploring ways to keep our economic engine humming while diversifying uses and making the Loop more welcoming for everyone. \nThe exhibition frames Chicago’s Loop as a “lab” for examining the shared challenges American downtowns face today. It prompts visitors’ reflection on their own experiences and aspirations and ventures design and policy solutions for reshaping downtowns and our relationship to them. The show espouses the belief that Chicagoans can continue to meet our challenges with vision and resolve\, while also drawing inspiration from more than a century of central area planning and a modern-day exchange of ideas with peer cities. \nLoop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns\, presents a range of projects\, initiatives\, and provocative design ideas centered around four themes: \n\nRESIDE: Where and why are people living downtown?\nRENEW: Can we repurpose existing buildings for long-term public or private gain?\nRECONNECT: Can city dwellers safely and comfortably traverse downtown\, and access its amenities and services?\nREWILD: How are we incorporating green spaces and accommodating nature?\n\nEach theme is developed through a look at case study plans/projects by leading designers\, architects\, and developers. In addition\, a corresponding set of “architectural follies-in-the-round” at the heart of the gallery offers interactive entrypoints for visitors\, inviting engagement with the themes and ideas in unique ways. Further personalizing the content\, vignettes of “downtown denizens” (e.g. residents\, shop owners\, cyclists\, students) feature their individual experiences and hopes for the downtown area. \nTo further drive home the importance of participatory design and planning\, the exhibit features various public engagement strategies and activities\, including interactive elements like an entryway video produced by local podcasters\, 77 Flavors of Chicago\, and a “ballot box” where visitors can write and submit feedback on downtown design issues. \nPhoto of Marina Towers taken by Jason Peterson \nLAB EXPLORER KITS FOR THE FAMILY\nDid you know that the Chicago Loop can be used as a laboratory to learn new things about how we live and play? Stop by the CAC Box Office during the run of this exhibition\, and pick up a Lab Explorer Kit! Contents are designed to engage youth ages 6 to 12.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/loop-as-lab-reshaping-downtowns-exhibition/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T100000
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SUMMARY:Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns Exhibition Family Feature
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 27: Exhibition family feature  \nCelebrate National Park Week AND the opening of the CAC’s new Loop As Lab: Reshaping Downtowns exhibition with this hands-on family day at the CAC. Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. for activities and free admission to exhibits. Meet a Park Ranger from Pullman National Historical Park in Chicago\, and earn a badge. Learn about the importance of parks and green spaces\, especially in the busy Chicago Loop\, with an urban gardening activity while supplies last too. This program is designed for participants ages 6 to 12\, but all are welcome.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/loop-as-lab-reshaping-downtowns-exhibition-family-feature/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000028
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SUMMARY:Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:The CAC is kicking off its newest exhibition which examines the Loop as a lab. Here we can explore the challenges downtowns face\, reflect on our personal experiences and aspirations as city dwellers and propose design and policy solutions to make our cities more resilient and livable for everyone. \nThis exhibit focuses on 4 main themes\, Reside\, Reconnect\, Rewild and Renew\, as we look at the changing downtown and using Chicago’s loop as a model and laboratory for design. Tickets to the opening event include two drinks and light bites at the Center. Attendees will get an introduction to the exhibition from the designers and a panel discussion with subject experts and exhibition participants before joining the curators for walk and talks in the space. \n$20 to attend\, $15 for CAC Members
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/loop-as-lab-reshaping-downtowns-exhibition-opening/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000028
CREATED:20240217T053416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T195655Z
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SUMMARY:Art Deco Outside of the Loop
DESCRIPTION:A continuation of last year’s popular program that looked at Chicago Art Deco buildings outside of downtown. \nThis program explores the city’s far north and northwest sides and provides an in-depth look at a variety of Art Deco structures\, including both residential and commercial buildings\, as well as a college\, a bridge\, and a mausoleum. Some are well-preserved city landmarks; some sport bold polychromatic terra cotta facades\, the likes of which are not seen downtown. But all of them have striking geometric ornamentation that reflected the optimism and prosperity of the Roaring 20s and that is still eye-catching today. \nProgram Presenter: Bill Coffin \nBill Coffin is a former appellate attorney and adjunct professor of legal research and writing\, Bill Coffin became a CAC docent in 2004. He is the tour director for the CAC‘s two Art Deco walking tours and has presented lectures about Art Deco at the CAC and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute\, a program of Northwestern University’s School of Professional Studies. He enjoys sharing photos of Art Deco buildings with friends from his travels to cities big and small all across the country.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/art-deco-outside-of-the-loop/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Architecture Center":MAILTO:info@architecture.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000028
CREATED:20240217T053723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T053723Z
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SUMMARY:Skyline Sketching
DESCRIPTION:Explore the dynamic world of urban landscapes in our adult drop-in workshop on sketching Chicago’s great skyline. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned artist\, join us for a hands-on experience where you’ll refine your sketching techniques and discover the artistry within the city skyline. All supplies for this workshop will be provided. \nFree with Advanced Registration
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/skyline-sketching/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240403T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240403T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000028
CREATED:20240318T161702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T161702Z
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SUMMARY:Roots of Reform: A Woman’s Place is…?
DESCRIPTION:Early Chicago female reformers left a legacy that influences public policy and social justice activism to this day. Join us as we explore their place… where they lived\, worked\, and made a difference in Chicago through the safety net they wove. \nIt’s important in Chicago to recognize the contributions of women to social\, economic\, and educational reforms for urban development. Focusing on their work from 1870 – 1920 (BEFORE they had the vote)\, we consider where and how these women laid the foundations of reforms that support Chicago’s vibrant and diverse communities through local\, state\, and national policies that continue to this day. \nABOUT THE PROGRAM PRESENTER\nCAC docent Catherine Thomson is a professional property manager and an avid social justice activist. She is also one-half of HERstory\, a duo of women honoring the achievements of women through musical storytelling programs such as The 19th Amendment and the Power of the Vote\, Trailblazing Female Firsts\, and debuting March 9th\, A Century of Songwriting Sisters. Catherine celebrates HERstory every day\, but during Women’s History Month\, it is a delight to dig deep into the roots of reform and the Chicago women who cultivated them.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/roots-of-reform-a-womans-place-is/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Events,Talks and Gatherings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Architecture Center":MAILTO:info@architecture.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240330T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240330T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000028
CREATED:20240217T053505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T053505Z
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SUMMARY:Windows on Design Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Stained glass has been enhancing buildings around the world for thousands of years. Discover how these windows are designed and then make your own acrylic stained-glass window. \nIn Chicago\, stained glass can be found in historic temples\, churches\, Gilded Aged mansions\, and landmark municipal buildings. Participants will learn how these dazzling-colored windows were designed and then make their own acrylic stained-glass windows. Participants will then take what they learned and make their own acrylic stained-glass window project to take home. \nWORKSHOP FACILITATOR: PAUL NEUMANN\nCAC educator Paul Neumann has worked at the New-York Historical Society\, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Frick Collection\, and was previously Acting Executive Director at Pleasant Home\, a historic house in Oak Park\, Illinois. Neumann holds a BFA in Sculpture and Mixed Media from Virginia Commonwealth University and an MA in Museum Studies from Georgetown University.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/windows-on-design-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000028
CREATED:20240318T142506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T142506Z
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SUMMARY:Arquitinas on Architecture
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, March 27th\, for a panel discussion with several members of Arquitina\, a professional leadership & licensure initiative for Latinas in the field of architecture. \nWomen represent 20% of licensed architects in the United States\, but Latina architects represent less than 1%. Join us for an enlightening discussion featuring several accomplished members of Arquitinas as they share their invaluable experiences and insights into field of architecture and design\, while advocating for enhanced representation within the professional architect community. Our professional panelists will also be joined by a recent Girls Build! graduate and current member of the Girls Build! Advisory Board to share her perspective as a young person learning about built environment and architectural professions. \nOur professional panelists will also be joined by a recent Girls Build! graduate and current member of the Girls Build! Advisory Board to share her perspective as a young person learning about built environment and architectural professions.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/arquitinas-on-architecture/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000028
CREATED:20240217T053658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T164202Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago’s Most Endangered Buildings 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join the Chicago Architecture Center and Preservation Chicago as we reveal Chicago’s 7 Most Endangered Buildings for 2024.\n\nSince 2003\, the Chicago 7 Most Endangered has sounded the alarm on imminently threatened historic buildings and public assets in Chicago to mobilize the stakeholder support necessary to save them from demolition. Join the Chicago Architecture Center and Preservation Chicago as we reveal Chicago’s 7 Most Endangered Buildings for 2024. \nFree with Registration \nWard Miller\, The Richard H. Driehaus Executive Director of Preservation Chicago\, will present the 2024 Chicago 7 Most Endangered and share history\, threats\, and recommendations for each selection. \nAIA/CES Credits: 1 LUs \nThis page is for in person registration. You can find registration to attend virtually here: https://www.architecture.org/programs-events/detail/chicago-s-most-endangered-buildings-2024/
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/chicagos-most-endangered-buildings-2024/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240304T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000028
CREATED:20240215T002531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T164350Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Chicago’s Birthday with the CAC!
DESCRIPTION:March 4\, 2024\, is Chicago’s 187th Birthday and we look good for our age! If you are visiting the Center or taking a tour on Monday\, March 4 between 12p and 2p – stop by the Chicago Gallery and learn from one of our experts about how and why Chicago became the City of Architecture. Take an in-depth look at the scaled Chicago City Model Experience\, walk through a timeline of iconic Chicago housing typology\, and learn about upcoming programs at the CAC. \nThank you to Sweet Mandy B’s Cupcakes for donating treats. Supplies are limited. \n 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/celebrate-chicagos-birthday-with-the-cac/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000028
CREATED:20240122T175025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T224431Z
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SUMMARY:Night of Ideas
DESCRIPTION:Night of Ideas: Outside the Lines – Shaping Narratives and Urban Futures \nVilla Albertine’s signature Night of Ideas will take place from February 24 to March 3 across 20 US cities. The event invites thought leaders\, activists\, performers\, authors\, and academics to engage the public in late-night discussions addressing major global issues. This year’s unifying theme\, “Outside the Lines\,” centers on urban life and development\, raising questions about the impact of climate change\, new technologies\, gentrification\, and social activism\, by way of diversity and inclusion\, access to education and nature\, the future of cultural institutions\, and the shapes of artistic communities in built environments. \nIn Chicago\, this event is co-curated by Villa Albertine and the Chicago Architecture Center. \nFree and open to the public\, this global celebration of thoughts will welcome inspiring voices from academic\, artistic and civic communities for a four-hour marathon of ideas on this year’s theme: Outside the lines. \n 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/night-of-ideas/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000028
CREATED:20240124T192456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T174440Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Saturday Studio: Digital Architectural Spacers - CGI
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed to provide youth with hands-on experience in creating 2D visualizations of architectural designs using cutting-edge computer-generated imagery (CGI) software. Teens will discover how architects use CGI software to bring their designs to life and learn about tools and techniques used to create stunning visualizations of buildings\, interiors\, and landscapes. Using CGI software\, teens will work independently to develop a floor plan and turn their design ideas into visualizations.  To register for our programs\, please ensure that you log in or create an account before proceeding to the checkout. \nFree with Registration
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/teen-saturday-studio-digital-architectural-spacers-cgi/
LOCATION:Harold Washington College\, 30 E Lake St Chicago\, Chicago\, 60601
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Architecture Center":MAILTO:info@architecture.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000028
CREATED:20240124T192400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T211422Z
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SUMMARY:A Mecca of Midcentury Modernism: Alen B. Dow Residential Designs in Midland\, Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Midcentury modern design is still as present and popular as it was when it first appeared on the scene. By taking this virtual tour of Midland\, Michigan\, you’ll learn about the impact of Alden B. Dow on modernist design with breathtaking examples from his home and studio. \nNever heard of architect Alden B. Dow? That’s not surprising. None of his designs are in Chicago or anywhere in Illinois. Yet\, he started designing modernist homes in the early 1930s before Mies van der Rohe came to the U.S. Dow was influenced by his apprenticeship with Frank Lloyd Wright and just as Frank Lloyd Wright did\, Dow’s Home and Studio expressed his design ideas. This presentation will showcase some of Dow’s residences in Midland\, Michigan.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/a-mecca-of-midcentury-modernism-alen-b-dow-residential-designs-in-midland-michigan/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Architecture Center":MAILTO:info@architecture.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000028
CREATED:20240122T200424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T014948Z
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Card Making
DESCRIPTION:Join us to make a handmade Valentine for someone special on your lunch break\, Thursday\, February 9 from noon to 2 PM. Stop by the CAC Design Studio to create a one-of-a-kind card that will make anyone feel extra special this Valentine’s Day. \nCAC’s love for the folks of 111 Illinois Center is ‘designed’ to bring the community together. Join us to make a handmade Valentine for someone special on your lunch break\, Thursday\, February 9 from noon to 2 P.M. Stop by the CAC Design Studio to create a one-of-a-kind card that will make anyone feel extra special this Valentine’s Day. Using the design process\, learn basic techniques like cutting out hearts\, creating a basic pop-out element\, and more to wow your recipients.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/valentines-day-card-making/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000028
CREATED:20231130T214844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T014931Z
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SUMMARY:Architecture & Design Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the CAC for a film line-up that includes 15 feature films and more than a dozen free film shorts from all across the world\, each sharing a unique story of innovation and sustainability in architecture\, design and fashion.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/architecture-design-film-festival-2/2024-02-04/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T153000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000028
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SUMMARY:The Making of Mahalia Jackson Court Screening & Talk Back
DESCRIPTION:The Making of Mahalia Jackson Court (2023) / US\nDirector: Christopher Hoerdemann\nRuntime: 9:48\nArchitects\, artists\, craftspeople\, and community stakeholders work together to rapidly transform a vacant lot on the South Side of Chicago into a vibrant community gathering space. \nOn Saturday\, 2/3 at 3 PM there will be a special free screening of The Making of Mahalia Jackson Court followed by a talk-back and audience Q&A with Gerald Griffin (sculptor\, Bordeau Griffin Design Center)\, Mark Sexton (Founding Partner\, Krueck Sexton Partners)\, and Nedra Sims Fears (Executive Director\, Greater Chatham Initiative) about their work on the project and plans for its future of the space.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/the-making-of-mahalia-jackson-court-screening-talk-back/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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SUMMARY:Architecture & Design Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the CAC for a film line-up that includes 15 feature films and more than a dozen free film shorts from all across the world\, each sharing a unique story of innovation and sustainability in architecture\, design and fashion.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/architecture-design-film-festival-2/2024-02-03/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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SUMMARY:Architecture & Design Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the CAC for a film line-up that includes 15 feature films and more than a dozen free film shorts from all across the world\, each sharing a unique story of innovation and sustainability in architecture\, design and fashion.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/architecture-design-film-festival-2/2024-02-02/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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SUMMARY:Architecture & Design Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the CAC for a film line-up that includes 15 feature films and more than a dozen free film shorts from all across the world\, each sharing a unique story of innovation and sustainability in architecture\, design and fashion.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/architecture-design-film-festival-2/2024-02-01/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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