President’s Message – May 2018
Squish. Splat. Gurgle. These words are not normally associated with our tours, but the month of May, masquerading as April, certainly provided more than the usual challenges. A heartfelt Thank…
Lanctot and Champagne at the Newberry
By Ara McEwen, VEV Barbara Lanctot and Maurice Champagne will lead classes as part of the Newberry’s Adult Education Seminars Program, beginning May 23. Barbara’s class is titled: G is…
The Move Update – May 18
Well, finally, and maybe permanently, good weather has arrived. How much nicer to train and certify in good weather. Makes it all much easier. A few notes about what’s happening…
Transitions and Milestones – May 2018
Thank goodness for the several preservation and landmark organizations in our fair city. Without them we’d have no historical record of the built environment. As Chicago grew over the years,…
Graceland Cemetery: Resting Place of Perfect Partners
By Jeff Mercer, Class of 1992 Graceland Cemetery is the final resting place of Chicago’s merchant princes, architects, and pioneers. It’s interesting to contemplate the shared histories of those interred:…
Get To Know Your New Neighborhood on the Pedway
The pedway tours are back for just June! Join us for a two-hour walk through the Illinois Center Pedway starting in the Hyatt Regency Hotel Lobby (East Tower) and going…
Complimentary Tickets for Jesus Christ Superstar
The Lyric Opera is offering CAF docents and VEVs complimentary tickets to enjoy Jesus Christ Superstar, onstage now through May 20th. Complimentary tickets are for weekday matinees performances. To get…
July Scheduling Open on Sunday, May 13
July scheduling will be available this Sunday, May 13 at 4:30. The calendars that were closed last week (Core and Bus Tours, Field Trips, and Visitor Services) will open. River…
Happy 125th and 50th Anniversaries to …
By Pris Mims, Class of 2000 As we give our tours this year, 2018, let’s take the opportunity to recognize the noteworthy anniversaries of the 1893 Fair and these important…
Scheduling Information for July Tours
When the sign-ups for tours opens on Sunday, May 6, WE WILL NOT offer any JULY sign-up opportunities for Core Tours, Bus Tours, Visitor Services, Exhibit Hosts and Education Guides. We anticipate…
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