CAF Is Cruising Like We Did Last Summer
The Chicago Architecture Foundation Architecture River
Cruise on Chicago's First Lady season begins May 3. Ever
popular with tourists and locals, the boats often sell
out so advance reservations are recommended.
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Looptopia Comes to
CAF
LEGO fans: See a model of Marina City under construction
(starts at 5:30pm) PLUS ArchIMPROV: architecture-themed
improvisational theater at 7:30pm and 9pm. Think CAF meets
Second City. May 2.
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Tulip Days Includes CAF Tour
Tulip Days Walking tours at 10 am, Tuesdays and Saturdays,
April 16-May 31 and include the kinetic art installations
by 16 local architects. Learn
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Last Chance To See “Squander”
Free exhibition, Do We Dare Squander Chicago's Great
Architectural Heritage? Preserving Chicago, Making
History, closes May 9. |
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Great Chicago Places & Spaces
2008
CAF is once again partnering with the Mayor's Office of
Special Events on this annual celebration of Chicago's
amazing architecture. Advance registration for select
tours is available through May 9th at www.greatchicagoplaces.us
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Bungalow Belt by Bus - South Route: May
11
More than 80,000 brick bungalows were built in Chicago
after World War I. See these unique residences in McKinley
Park, Gage Park, Chicago Lawn, Chatham, and the South
Park Manor Historic District; plus several bungalows retrofitted
with "green" features. Learn
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Preserving Chicago's Future walking tour
This new walking tour showcases preservation efforts in
the Loop and explores the reasons why people choose to
save (or tear down) historic structures.
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Jersey Boys Set Sail on CAF Cruise
JERSEY BOYS cast members will
be on board at 3pm every Tuesday in May to welcome passengers.
Back on land, guests can make their way to the LaSalle
Bank Theatre for the complete JERSEY BOYS experience.
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Architecture Cruise tickets.
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Jersey Boy tickets.
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A Chicago Evening with Leon Despres
The Chicago legend who challenged the "Daley Machine"
as 5th ward alderman for 20 years will provide insights
into how the first landmarks preservation measure was
adopted by Chicago City Council…and much more. Wednesday,
May 7.
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Members Only Behind-the Scenes Tour of
the Blackstone
After a $128 million restoration, the historic Blackstone
Hotel has reopened its doors. May 20, 5:30 pm. Learn
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Student Architecture Projects on Display
The 26th annual Newhouse Architecture Competition student
projects are on display May 21 through June 5. |
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