The Society of Midland Authors presents a special panel of four authors focused on Daniel Burnham's Plan of Chicago. The engaging evening takes place at the historic Cliff Dweller's Club.
The authors are:
- Janice Metzger (What Would Jane Say? City-Building Women and a Tale of Two Chicagos from Lake Claremont Press).
- Donald Whitfield (director of higher education for the Great Books Foundation, which just released a new version of Burnham’s Plan of Chicago. Whitfield also teaches a class on the plan at the Newberry Library.
- Aric Lasher and Sam Roche (Plans of Chicago, from University of Chicago Press). Lasher and Roche are members of the Architects Research Foundation.
The event begins with a social hour with complimentary appetizers and cash bar from 6:00-7:00pm. Program begins at 7 pm. Books will be available for purchase and signing afterward.
Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Reservations not required.
This program was offered on these dates:
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Society of Midland Authors
Cost: Free, but donations are welcome.
Contact: loerzel@comcast.net
Website: http://www.cliff-chicago.org/
Location:
Cliff Dwellers Club
200 S. Michigan Ave.
22nd Floor
Chicago, IL
773-572-2402
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