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
Art and Architecture
Free Chicago Loop Architectural Tour app
The WTTW Chicago Loop Walking Tour narrated by Jeffrey Baer is excellent. Get the app here. Several online reviews said the app was slow but I found it to be fine and it works on my ancient iphone on ios7. Walk through the Loop and hear Jeffrey Baer talk about many of our great buildings. He … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Loop Architectural Tour app
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
National Hellenic Museum: celebrate Greek-American heritage for $10
The National Hellenic Museum interprets the American experience through the history of Greek immigrants and the contributions of Greek Americans to American culture and history. It's a national repository of everything that relates to Greek immigration, and then to the life and history of the … [Read more...] about National Hellenic Museum: celebrate Greek-American heritage for $10
Where to find out about gallery openings
Most art galleries have free receptions when a new exhibit opens. These are open to the public and are designed to show off an artist's work, educate people about what's new and happening in the art world, and maybe even cultivate some buyers! There are a handful almost every weekend in Chicago, and … [Read more...] about Where to find out about gallery openings
