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Free access to Art Institute of Chicago Images

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Free access to Art Institute of Chicago Images.  If you've been looking for a new screen saver or background of just like looking at art the AIC is offering free, unrestricted use of 52,438 images of works in the collection believed to be in the public domain or to which the museum otherwise waives … [Read more...] about Free access to Art Institute of Chicago Images

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Visit the Chicago Architecture Center

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Visit the Chicago Architecture Center The Chicago Architecture Center Reopening Where: Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Drive (@ Michigan), 312-922-3432 for general info 312-922-TOUR to book a tour. The Box Office and Shop will re-open on Saturday, April 17, 2021 on week-ends only … [Read more...] about Visit the Chicago Architecture Center

Free events Chicago Riverwalk

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Free events Chicago Riverwalk When:  Tuesday, August 14, 8:30-9:15pm Where:  Chicago Riverwalk, Procession begins between Franklin and Wells at Wacker Dr. (south side) to just past Columbus and the Island Party Hut near Lake Shore Drive Map Arts in the Dark Lantern Procession on the Riverwalk … [Read more...] about Free events Chicago Riverwalk

Free talking statues around Chicago

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If you haven't already checked these out they have been extended through 2020.  With the weather so glorious there's still plenty of time to check out the "talking" statue throughout the City: Statue Stories Just approach one of the participating statues, locate the sign and scan in the QR code … [Read more...] about Free talking statues around Chicago

Take a free art tour of Grant Park Chicago

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Grant Park (including Millennium Park) contains 42 pieces of art hiding in plain site throughout the park from DuSable Harbor south to Northerly Island (not technically Grant Park). The Chicago Park District has updated their site (yeah!) and there is a map feature.  Just type in the name of the … [Read more...] about Take a free art tour of Grant Park Chicago

Free McCormick Place Art Collection

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Free McCormick Place Art Collection. McCormick Place has a new app called Marty (which I'll cover in a later post after I test it).  While checking out the app I discovered that McCormick Place has an art collection (the app contains a link to a pdf).  Who knew? How you get access to it is another … [Read more...] about Free McCormick Place Art Collection

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Take a free art tour in Lincoln Park Chicago

Take a free art tour in Lincoln Park Chicago. Lincoln Park contains 35 pieces of art hiding in plain sight throughout the park from Hollywood south to North Avenue. I wasn't able to find a map labeled with all the art so I've listed the location of each piece.  Take a walk through the park and … [Read more...] about Take a free art tour in Lincoln Park Chicago

Discount Chicago Theatre tours

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Discount Chicago Theatre tours are available through Goldstar. Tour Schedule: 12PM Tours Daily, (*Please note, some areas of the theatre may be restricted based on performance schedules). Discount dates vary. Where: 175 N State St, (312) 462-6300 Discount tickets for $9.50 here.  Regular ticket … [Read more...] about Discount Chicago Theatre tours

Hyde Park Historical Society Open House

Hyde Park Historical Society Open House. When: Saturday, Oct. 8, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Nov. 6 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Hyde Park Historical Society, 5529 S. Lake Park Ave. The Hyde Park Historical Society (HPHS) will have an open house. The open house will feature a new exhibit … [Read more...] about Hyde Park Historical Society Open House

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