Last call for summertime Chi!

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ISSUE 70

DON'T MISS CHICAGO'S BEST SUMMER ACTIVITIES!

Summer might be coming to a close, but don't let this season sail by without a trip down the river on the CAFC River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady! Experience for yourself the tour Reader voters named the best in Chicago.

Plus, take advantage of the nice weather with a walking tour. With over 80 to choose from, there's something for everyone, from architecture buffs to art lovers and more. Check out the complete list and discover your perfect tour.

TAKE ME ON THE CRUISE

FIND A WALKING TOUR

REGISTER FOR A PROGRAM

HYBRID PROGRAM

Tuesday, September 20 at 12:00pm

Get a special insider’s look at the making of the fourth edition of the AIA Guide to Chicago, our city’s definitive architectural guidebook.

Louis Sullivan and His "Jewel Box" Banks

VIRTUAL PROGRAM

Wednesday, September 28 at 12:00pm

Join us for a midwestern virtual tour of Louis Sullivan's eight "Jewel Box" banks with their lavishly ornamented interiors.

FIND YOUR WALKING TOUR

COLUMBIA COLLEGE STUDENT CENTER

Brand new tour alert! Be one of the first to tour the Columbia College Student Center and get an exclusive look at this sustainable, Gold LEED certified building.

HISTORIC TREASURES OF CHICAGO'S GOLDEN AGE

History buffs, this one's for you: Historic Treasures of Chicago's Golden Age is an award-winning tour that offers an in-depth look at the development of the Loop from 1890-1930.

MID-CENTURY MODERN SKYSCRAPERS

On Mid-Century Modern Skyscrapers, take your learning soaring to new heights by touring some of Chicago's most iconic buildings.

CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITES TODAY!

INTRODUCING A NEW AWARD FROM CAC AND AIA CHICAGO

You have the chance to vote on your favorite new buildings by Chicago designers at the Lerch Bates People's Choice Awards! Public voting is now open with the winners to be announced at AIA Chicago’s DESIGNIGHT 2022, a free, public architecture awards celebration held September 12 at 6:00pm at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park.

VOTE!

FOR THE FAMILY

Left: National women's trade union league emblem. Circa 1908. Library of Congress. 2007681765.

Girls Build! Fall 2022: Working Class Women and the Built Environment

Every Sunday from 1:00-5:00pm, September 25 through November 6

In the 1900s, Chicago's working-class women helped shape the built environment through their unique approach to labor organizing. During this fall's Girls Build! program, participants will visit the local site of the Haymarket strike, see the home of Chicago Women in the Trades, design hand-sewn banners by learning from Chicago’s leading fashion designer and more!

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Painting by Mark Jones.

ARCHITECTURE IN WATERCOLOR FAMILY WORKSHOP

Saturday, September 3 from 11:00am-12:30pm

Come explore architecture through watercolors. Join sculpture artist and educator Paul Neumann in a family workshop for ages 8-12 where art and architecture meet. Participants will learn about iconic buildings that define the Chicago skyline and be able to create their own watercolor masterpiece.

CAC RETAIL DROPS

Back to school sale!

With school in season, inspire your student to get back to reading with No Small Plans, an adventurous and educational graphic novel. Plus, every copy sold allows us to give a copy to a Chicago teen. Purchase yours by September 30 for 20% off!

Additional discounts available for bulk orders of 20+ copies. Please email buyer@architecture.org if you are interested in this offer.

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It’s National Make-a-Will Month!

Inspire Future Generations with Your Chicago Pride

As a part of National Make-a-Will Month, including CAC as a beneficiary of your will (or trust or retirement plan) – in any amount – can have an impact on our future work as ambassadors of our beloved city.

LEARN ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT SOCIETY

“Being a practical person, it fascinates me to learn about why things look a certain way or why something is placed where it is. As a result, over the years I have devoted a lot of my free time to the Chicago Architecture Center and it was natural to include CAC as a beneficiary of my estate plans.”
-Robin Simon, Blueprint Society Member & Docent Class of 1997

MEET ROBIN SIMON

Your support TODAY is also appreciated. Visit architecture.org/give to make a gift to support all the programs described in this email. Contact Karen Bippus, Director of Individual and Planned Giving at kbippus@architecture.org or (312) 561-2118.

ONE MORE THING

Last Call for the CAC Gala

Join us on September 14 at the Old Post Office Rooftop, honoring Lynn Osmond for her 25-year legacy with the CAC. New this year - the CAC Raffle! You can donate to win amazing prize packages. Proceeds from the Gala Raffle will support our educational mission and signature programs like Girls Build! and Teen Fellows. To learn more, contact Jill Gauthier at jgauthier@architecture.org.

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Winner need not be present to win. Terms and conditions apply.