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New Exhibits Coming to the Galleries!

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Throughout 2020, the CAC will reveal the first major changes to its exhibition spaces. When we have more information to share as the exhibit details are confirmed, you will be…

Travel Industry Award for Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age

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Post published:February 7, 2020
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Here’s some really good news on a cold winter’s day. Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age was awarded the 2019 “Best Tour on Two Feet” from Get Your Guide, a…

The Great CAC Trivia Contest, February 2020 – End of Year Trivia Clearance-

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End of Year Trivia Clearance What famous architect’s son created a very popular children’s toy? Name the inventor and the toy. What Chicago restaurant holds liquor license No.1? What Civil War…

Making an Impact – 2019 Education Programs in Review

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By Lisa Ciota, Education Guide “Thanks so much for spending your morning with us last Friday. The kids learned so much and I did too! Your volunteer work is important,…

Architrek to New Orleans: Last Days to Register + Expanded Itinerary!

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Post published:January 31, 2020
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Architrek to New Orleans May 14-17 A few spots remain on the Architrek to New Orleans! Docents may register here now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-architrek-to-new-orleans-tickets-92088347727 You will choose between single or double occupancy when…

Transitions and Milestones – Docents Emeriti

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Post published:January 31, 2020
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By Diane Wagner, Class of 2005 Institutional memory---it’s what keeps organizations moving forward and prevents us from making the same mistakes over and over. And each time a docent resigns,…

VolunteerMatters Scheduling Begins Saturday at 10 am

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Post published:January 31, 2020
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April signups will be available by 10 am this Saturday, February 1. A friendly reminder that opening the shifts is a manual process. If a certain calendar is not open,…

The Third Saturday in May

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By Susan Frost, Class of 2015 I’ve got an alibi for the last 25 third Saturdays in May, and hopefully for the next 25. Should someone need to know where…

Read and Learn with the Class of 2020!

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Post published:January 31, 2020
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The training of our Docent Class of 2020 is underway and the trainees have an excellent reading list for their Fundamentals of Chicago Architecture course. If you'd like to follow…

Kudos – December 2019 – January 2020

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John Blackburn, 2017 We chose the Art Deco Skyscrapers tour as it fit with our itinerary but would have taken any tour based on reviews and CAC's reputation. John, our…