CITY IN A SNOW GLOBE OPENS SOON

The Center's new wintry experience opens on November 17! City in a Snow Globe presents a series of imagined worlds where Chicago’s downtown lakefront is alive with activity in the winter months, asking you to dream of the possibilities of our beautiful public lakefront. Get ready to embrace Chicago's winter and picture the season like you never have before.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Bold Start at the 78: Discovery Partners Institute

IN-PERSON PROGRAM

Thursday, December 1 at 6:00pm

Take an in-depth look at the Discovery Partners Institute and the new tech, future-forward design along the South Loop's riverfront.

Saints and Sinners: Gold Coast Sights and Stories

VIRTUAL PROGRAM

Wednesday, December 14 at 12:00pm

Explore the extravagant Gilded Age architecture and evolution of one of Chicago's most iconic streets: North State Parkway.

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MERCHANDISE MART

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Merchandise Mart, the Art Deco "city within a city" that was once the largest building in the world.

ARCHITECTURE OF THE MAGNIFICENT MILE

Before you do your holiday shopping along Mag Mile, discover how this iconic street came to be on Architecture of the Magnificent Mile!

MACY'S ON STATE: THE LEGACY OF MARSHALL FIELD'S

Seeing Macy's on State is a Chicago holiday tradition - learn about the history of this downtown landmark as you marvel at its festive decor.

FOR THE FAMILY

WINTER WONDERLAND LEGO WORKSHOP

Saturday, December 3 at 11:00am

Join us in a festive family workshop exploring buildings suited for frosty environments! Participants will explore the City in a Snow Globe exhibit and create their own chilly structure to complete a winter wonderland. All supplies for this workshop will be provided – including hot chocolate and cookies!

CAC RETAIL DROPS

Museum Store Sunday is November 27! Get ahead of your holiday shopping with 10% off all purchases at the CAC Design Store - this offer is available exclusively November 25-28.

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GIVING TUESDAY IS IN TWO WEEKS!

Chicago Architecture Center. Design the Future.

SAVE THE DATE: 11/29

In just 14 days, join the CAC community as we participate in this global Giving Tuesday movement to show the power of making a donation.

"I love supporting CAC - get me talking about our amazing city, and how we need to "look up" as we're walking around, and I can’t stop! There is just so much to see and learn, and I have only seen the tip of the iceberg. I'll be there on Giving Tuesday, and always continue my membership to enjoy all the CAC has to offer." -Betty White, CAC member

Make a gift. Share CAC’s impact. And help design a new future.

Watch your inbox on November 28 for more information. And join the movement on November 29.

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GET READY TO CELEBRATE THE SEASON

The festive season is almost here, and the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival is where the holidays begin. Produced by the Magnificent Mile Association, the 31st annual festival and parade on Saturday, November 19 is now a Chicago tradition. See the Center and Chicago's iconic architecture lit up in holiday cheer as the parade passes by!

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SUPPORT CAC AND HELP DESIGN A NEW FUTURE

Your fully tax deducible gift today will help create life-changing experiences for participants in CAC programs. Make your gift today to begin designing a new future tomorrow.

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Interested in using your IRA Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) to CAC? Would you like to make a gift of stock or make an ACH transfer? Learn more or contact Karen Bippus, Director of Individual and Planned Giving at kbippus@architecture.org or (312) 561-2118.