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Authors Weigh In On Burnham's Plan of Chicago

Authors Weigh In On  Burnham's Plan of Chicago

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.

Program Partners

Society of Midland Authors

Founded in 1915 by a group of authors that included Hamlin Garland, Harriet Monroe and Vachel Lindsay, the Society of Midland Authors provides publicity and public relations for authors who reside in, were born in, or have strong ties to ...[MORE]

Cliff Dwellers

The Cliff Dwellers is where Art, Education, and Business meet to promote the arts in Chicago.  We are a private non-profit club formed in 1907.  Daniel H. Burnham was one of the founding members.  When Burnham received the commission to design ...[MORE]

Lake Claremont Press

Lake Claremont Press fosters and celebrates what's distinctive about Chicago's history, culture, geography, spirit and lore. Join us in preserving the past, exploring the present and ensuring a future sense of place for our corner of the globe.[MORE]


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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