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Lisa Ciota: Weaving the Stories

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Post published:December 20, 2019
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By Karen Bohr, Education Guide Growing up in Oak Park, Lisa Ciota was immersed in architecture and an awareness of the built environment from the very beginning. The community’s commitment…

Transitions and Milestones, December 2019 – Honors and Awards

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Post published:December 13, 2019
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The Chicago Architecture Center prides itself on excellence. So it’s no surprise to learn that 2017 docent Tom Stelmack , O.D. and FAAO, has been recognized by the American Academy of…

President’s Message, December 2019 – Moving Right Along

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Post published:December 13, 2019
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Hello docents one and all (and volunteers and staff who may also be reading this), Just a short catch-up for this month. I want you all to have plenty of…

Docent Needed to Fill Vacancy on Docent Council

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Post published:December 6, 2019
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Due to Constance Rajala's upcoming resignation from her current Docent Council position, there will soon be a vacancy on Docent Council. A new member will be appointed by the Council…

Volunteer Chair’s Message, December 2019 – Past and Future

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Post published:December 6, 2019
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“We celebrate the past to awaken the future.” -John F. Kennedy Happy holidays to everyone as we celebrate the wrap-up of our first full year in our new CAC home.…

The Great CAC Trivia Contest, December 2019 – Higher Education

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Post published:December 6, 2019
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Three south loop buildings have been converted into institutions of higher learning from their original names and original purposes. Can you identify them by their original name, their original architect,…

Kudos – November 2019

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Post published:November 29, 2019
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Debra Campbell, 2011 Wow! The River Cruise is an absolute must for locals and tourists! Have lived in Chicagoland all my life and found Debra C. (Volunteer Docent) a WEALTH…

Trip Advisor Reviews Needed!

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Post published:November 22, 2019
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Asking guests to write online reviews is the best way to increase the chances of you and CAC getting “kudos." The CAC team is requesting your help in growing our presence…

DOCENTS MUST READ – Tour Sign-Up Procedures and Times are Changing

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Post published:November 22, 2019
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Starting in December, when sign-ups will open for the February 2020 tour month, tour sign up procedures will be changing. Instead of the first Sunday of the month at 4:30…

Kathy Baker, 2016: Instead of Doing Broadway, I Do the River

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Post published:November 22, 2019
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By Brent Hoffman, Class of 2004 “Chicago was built by great risk takers, rule breakers, rogues, and rascals,” said Kathy Baker. “And they often overlap.” She tells stories that relate…