Three Chicago Architecture and History Events This Week
Every week we give you three architectural and historical art openings, screenings, lectures or other great activities. This week’s Chicago architecture and history events include a discussion on the rise of the skyscraper, a performance of music by Frank Lloyd Wright’s father, and art work celebrating the culture of Bronzeville. 1. Augustus Higginson speaks on […]
Saturated Landscape Detour Wrap-Up
Last Saturday we had our “Saturated Landscape” art opening and tour collaboration with Azimuth Projects and it was a grand success. People filtered in around 2pm to check-in and get their hot chocolate and hand warmers for the 2:15pm sold-out tour of ordinary landscapes in the neighborhood. The hot chocolate, from Katherine Anne Confections, was […]
Chicago Folk Festival and Unique Folk Traditions
This weekend is the 54th annual Chicago Folk Festival, hosted by the Chicago Folklore Society. According to the Encyclopedia of Chicago, folklore includes “includes legends and stories, folk speech, names and expressions, material culture, foodways, traditions, beliefs, and folk arts.” Chicago has a long line of folk history going all the way back to the origins […]
Three Cool Architectural and Historic Chicago Events in Feb.
In this week’s list of our top architectural and historic Chicago events, we bring you a tour of a church in a skyscraper, a forward-looking meeting with the Chicago Loop Alliance, and a unique tour and art show of the Logan Square landscape. 1. Chicago Chapel in the Sky Guided Tours – Chicago Temple, 77 W. Washington St. […]
Logan Square Landscapes: Art and Tour
Our first Detour of 2014 will be “Saturated Landscape,” a special afternoon event of an art exhibition and tour in Logan Square on Saturday, February 15. In addition to our recurring public walking tours, these one-off Detour special events usually partner with awesome experts and organizations to design unique experiences that share Chicago architecture, history and […]