| Chicago Architecture Foundation Events and Tours - January, February, March 2011 |
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| Thursday, 06 January 2011 08:05 | |
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NEW THIS SEASON: Razzle Dazzle: Architecture Tour of Theater District The bright lights of Chicago are the focus of a new walking tour of the Loop theater district. Tour-takers also receive a 25% discount to a behind-the-scenes tour of The Chicago Theatre. Palmer House Hotel evening tour, Jan 13, 6:00pm The January evening Palmer House Tour returns! It includes a rare look at the world-renowned Penthouse! Plus a discount for dinner after the tour at Lockwood Restaurant. Skyscraper Express, Fridays and Saturdays at 1:30pm The city's most significant buildings from unique vantage points, that are surprising and enlightening for even seasoned Chicagoans. A great alternative for the river cruise off season. Meet HGTV’s Frank Fontana Jan 12 Celebrity designer gives tips on home design; shares his “Look for Less.”
“Time machine” through skyscraper history Weds; Fri,10:30am; Sat,3:30pm The 60-minute “Skyscraper Walk through Time” tour showcases a classic high-rise from each major era of skyscraper construction, from the early 1870s to the 21st century super-tall buildings. Family Programs continue the 3rd Sunday of the month. Free programs are the perfect way to entertain the family on a cold winter day. January 16.2011 ABCDs of Architecture February.20.2011 Engineering Extravaganza March.20.2011 “Busy Buildings” Chicago Model City a great place to start and end a tour Trace your steps on many architecture tours. The exhibition includes a large, highly detailed scale model of Chicago. The scale of the model is 1 inch to 50 feet, making the Willis Tower nearly three feet tall! AT HOME series A new year-long program to guide and inspire people to make the best choices in the design and care of their homes. STUDIO SATURDAYS Hands-on workshops for high school students EXHIBITIONS: ALL FREE AND OPEN DAILY TO THE PUBLIC 224 S. Michigan Avenue 312 922 3432 Chicago Model City Drawing tourists and locals alike, the Chicago Model City exhibition is free and includes a large, highly detailed scale model of Chicago. Includes audio tour as well as “Ask Me” docents to answer visitor questions. Visitors can rent listening devices from the shop or download the tour free from iTunes and from http://www.architecture.org/iTunes/AudioTourRSS.xml Chicago Model City Gallery Talks Mon, Fri and Sat at 12:30pm Twenty-minute gallery talks introduce visitors to the ideas and themes behind the popular exhibition, Chicago Model City. Free. Neighborhoods Go Green! Free exhibition addresses applying green design to communities. By thinking on a larger scale, the places where people live and work can be reorganized….and dramatically reduce the impact of people on neighborhoods—and on planet Earth. TOURS: CAF offers a variety of 85+ river, walking and bus tours. Find a full schedule and ticket prices at www.architecture.org. BUS TOURS: Highlights by Bus Fridays and Saturdays at 9:30 am. Bus tour explores architectural landmarks such as the Mies van der Rohe’s IIT campus, the Rookery in downtown Chicago, and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House. The tour covers more than 30 miles of the city including: President Barack Obama’s neighborhood, the Loop, Hyde Park, the Gold Coast, and historic neighborhoods and campuses. Devil in the White City Bus Tour Jan 23; Feb 13 at 10am. Anyone who loved Erik Larson’s bestselling novel will love this tour. It chronicles the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition and the emergence of America’s first mass murderer. Skyscraper Express Fridays and Saturdays at 1:30pm The city's most significant buildings from unique vantage points, some of which will be surprising and enlightening for even seasoned Chicagoans. Chicago Architecture Foundation's expert docents have crafted an insightful exploration of the downtown neighborhoods with great photo opportunities. WALKING TOURS: Razzle Dazzle: Theater District Tour, Jan 20, 22; Feb 17, 19; March 17, 10 am The new Razzle Dazzle tour includes a look at four theaters along with stories about the history of public entertainment in Chicago----from the frontier days to vaudeville to legitimate theater. Tour-takers also receive a 25% discount to a behind-the-scenes tour of The Chicago Theatre. 45-min Lunchtime Building Tours Great indoor tours for inclement weather. Weekdays at 12:15pm. Tours include: the Willis Tower and 311 S. Wacker Drive, the Monadnock Building, the Rookery, the Fine Arts Building, The Reliance Building (Hotel Burnham), and a tour of the Chicago Board of Trade, City Hall/County Building, the Daley Center, and the Thompson Center. Check www.architecture.org for meeting place for each tour. CAF members FREE; $5 non-members Skyscraper Walk through Time –1- hour tour Weds and Fri. 10:30am; Sat 3:30pm Historic Downtown (South Loop): Rise of the Skyscraper Daily at 10am Historic Downtown (North Loop): Treasures Daily at 2pm Downtown Deco Thursdays and Saturdays at 11am Explore some of Chicago’s famous art deco interiors and exterior spaces. Modern Skyscrapers Daily at 1pm; Tiffany Treasures in Chicago Wednesdays at 3pm Tiffany Glass examples in four late-19th century buildings: the Art Institute of Chicago, the Marquette Building, the Chicago Cultural Center, and Macy’s on State Street. Modern Wing Tours – Art Institute of Chicago Jan 8, 19; Feb 12, 16; March 12 at 12pm. Docents examine the context for the Renzo Piano-designed Art Institute addition and its incorporation into the campus’s overall design. LECTURES, EVENTS, and PUBLIC PROGRAMS: Free and located at the Chicago Architecture Foundation unless otherwise noted on the website. For more details on events and programs, see below or visit www.architecture.org January 5 12:15pm / LECTURE Wisconsin’s Own: The Chicago Connection January 12 12:15pm / LECTURE Music and Architecture: Design, Aesthetic and Form January 12 6pm / LECTURE Frank Fontana’s Dirty Little Secrets of Design January 15 10-2:30/ Hands-on workshops for high school students STUDIO SATURDAYS January 16 11 am to 3:00pm CAFamily Studio Sundays -- ABCD’s of Architecture January 19 12:15pm / LECTURE Chicago’s Lake Shore Drive: Urban America’s Most Beautiful Roadway January 22 10am / WORKSHOP Green Furniture – Redesign It! January 26 12:15pm / LECTURE LEED® for Neighborhood Development™: The Chicago Region’s Emerging Sustainability “Killer App” February 2 12:15pm / Lecture The Complete Architecture of Adler and Sullivan February 9 12:15pm / LECTURE Louis Sullivan’s Banks: The Jewel Boxes February 16 12:15pm / LECTURE Frank Lloyd Wright's SC Johnson Research Tower February 19 10:00am / WORKSHOP Creating a Functional and Efficient Work Space with Style February 19 10-2:30/ Hands-on workshops for high school students STUDIO SATURDAYS February 20 11 am to 3:00pm CAFamily Studio Sundays -- Engineering Extravaganza February 23 12:15pm / LECTURE Howard Van Doren Shaw’s Ragdale House: Rites of Passage March 12 10am Outdoor Living: Creating a Garden Room March 19 10-2:30/ Hands-on workshops for high school students STUDIO SATURDAYS March 20 11 am to 3:00pm CAFamily Studio Sundays - “Busy Buildings” For detailed information check: www.architecture.org - P 312.922.3432 |
