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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

Free First Friday Gallery events in Chicago

Generally the art community in Chicago has first Friday of the month events at various art hubs throughout the city.  This month it's on the second Friday due to the holiday. When:  January 8, 2016 Winter Group Show,Exhibition and Opening Reception — 5:00pm - 8:00pm, Vale Craft … [Read more...] about Free First Friday Gallery events in Chicago

Explore Chicago Collections goes live

Explore Chicago Collections is an online portal created in conjunction with the first Chicago Collections Consortium exhibit at the Harold Washington Library Center. The Explore Chicago Collections online portal is a collaborative source of information about the history and culture of … [Read more...] about Explore Chicago Collections goes live

Bridgeport Art Center: 3rd Friday open studios

Every third Friday of the month, from 6:00-10:00pm, resident artists of the Bridgeport Art Center Collective meet with building visitors to discuss their artistic process in an intimate setting. Where:  1200 W. 35th Street, LL,1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th Floors, 773-247-3000 Admission is free and doors … [Read more...] about Bridgeport Art Center: 3rd Friday open studios

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