Wednesday, August 15th to Sunday, August 19th Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-docent-trip-to-new-york-tickets-45628451928 Join fellow docents and guests as we explore New York City. We have added an extra night to the Trip…
By Bill Coffin, Class of 2004 Tour Director, Art Deco Skyscrapers The Carbide and Carbon Building was designed to be the color of a champagne bottle, and the proof is in…
The past month in Chicago truly bore out T.S. Eliot’s contention that “April is the cruelest month.” The one ray of sunshine was the smashing success of Volunteer Appreciation Night…
May! Wow! It’s been a long stretch and we continue to make progress. Training sessions are nearing the end and lots of certifications are happening. You have to admit, it’s…
When - Thursday, May 17th at 5:30-6:30pm Where - 2401 N. Lake Shore Drive Who - Docents Only Register - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/theater-on-the-lake-tour-tickets-45294095860 Please join us for a tour of the newly renovated Theater…
By Brent Hoffmann, Class of 2005 “Chicago architecture is like fishing,” observed Bill Cordier. “Up in northern Michigan, near my family’s cabin, everybody talks about fishing. Walk into a bar…
By Leslie Clark Lewis, Class of 2009 The historic Chicago Hilton and Towers, which has hosted not only Queen Elizabeth but every US president since Calvin Coolidge, was the setting…
Chuck McLaughlin, Class of 2008 Chuck was one of the brightest lights in the docent corps. Always pleasant, always full of fun and gentle teasing. He was a history buff…
Jerry Balin – 35 years I was born, raised, and educated in Chicago and have always been passionate about my city. My first teaching position was in Oak Park, and…
Hello everyone, TS Eliot thought April to be the "cruellest month" but for docents it is a month of bounty. First up, DAN!!!! I hope you have your fancy clothes…