Free Women’s History Month events
In honor of Women’s History Month throughout the month of March the Blackstone Hotel is hosting events available to guests and locals to showcase select Chicago women in the formats of discussions, tastings, and galleries.
Where: The Blackstone, 636 S. Michigan Ave., COST: Complimentary; RSVP to the corresponding events on The Blackstone’s Facebook Events Page
Free Women’s History Month events
Tuesday, March 3, 2020, 5:30-7 p.m. Making Herstory: Words of Wisdom with Author Renee Rosen
The Blackstone and Volumes Bookcafe are hosting bestselling author Renee Rosen for a discussion and Q+A on her most recently released novels: “Windy City Blues” and “Park Avenue Summer.”
Wednesday, March 11, 2020, 6-8 p.m. Making Herstory: Ladies & Libations with KOVAL Distillery and Journalist Maggie Hennessy
Join us for a thoughtful and inspirational discussion with KOVAL Distillery’s co-founder Sonat Birnecker and Chicago-based restaurant critic, food & drink journalist and chef Maggie Hennessy, followed by a tasting of KOVAL spirits.
Thursday, March 19, 2020, 6-8 p.m. Making Herstory: Women in the Arts
View a pop-up art show in the hotel’s lobby featuring six female Chicago artists: Anna Murphy, Christie Chew-Wallace, Jaime Foster, Jennifer Cronin, Joyce Owens, and Reisha Williams. Enjoy a live performance by vocalist Loren Cleveland and accompanist Justin Blanner.
Thursday, March 26, 2020, 5:30-7 p.m. Making Herstory: Words of Wisdom with Author Theresa Goodrich
Join Emmy-winning author Theresa Goodrich for the launch of her new book, “Living Landmarks of Chicago” with a discussion and Q+A. During the event, enjoy a live performance by Jim Goodrich of The Caroling Connection.
History of the Blackstone Hotel
The 1910 Neo-Classical, Beaux-Arts style structure was designed by architects Marshall and Fox. It is named after Timothy Blackstone, president of the Chicago and Alton Railroad, whose mansion once stood on the hotel’s site.
For decades, The Blackstone was considered the “Hotel of Presidents.” The politically powerful and the famous stayed at the hotel. In 1998 is was declared a historic landmark. After years of neglect, the hotel closed in 1999. It reopened in 2008 following a $112-million restoration.
