The Burnham Plan Centennial has programs designed to inspire and educate, reflecting back on the enduring legacies of the 1909 Plan of Chicago, while also looking forward to initiating bold new plans for the region in the next century. View the December calendar for a full list of Centennial programs happening throughout the region.
November/December 2009 Calendar
Through December 13, 11:59pm
"Burnham's Chicago": Vehicle Sticker Design Contest
City of Chicago
More than 300 Chicago high school students submitted designs to the 15th annual City Sticker Art Contest. The field was pared down to ten finalists, and the public voted online for their favorite 2010-2011 city sticker. First, second and third place finalists will be awarded savings bonds, and all finalists will be presented with honorary resolutions at a City Hall ceremony. [MORE]
December 13, 3:00pm & December 14, 6:00pm
Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City.
Gene Siskel Film Center
Director Judith McBrien appears in person for audience discussions following the Chicago theatrical premiere screenings of her feature-length documentary. [MORE]
December 16, 7:00pm
Global Warming: What's a Kid to Do
Kidworks Touring Theatre Co.
The Waukegan Public Library hosts a “hands-on” exploration of climate changes around the world, told from the perspective of endangered animals and plants. [MORE]
December 17, 8:00pm
Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City
WTTW11 Chicago
The first full-length documentary about Daniel Burnham makes its television broadcast premiere. The film explores Burnham's life and legacy and how his vision shaped the nation’s cities for generations. [MORE]
Click on the following links for a complete list of Centennial programs by category:
Exhibits
Tours
Public Programs
Green Legacy Projects
Conferences & Symposia
Exhibits
Opening December 19
C.D. Arnold Photographs of the World's Columbian Exposition
The Art Institute of Chicago
This exhibition of large platinum prints by. C. D. Arnold—the official photographer of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition—traces the development of the Chicago World’s Fair, particularly the architectural concept put in place by Daniel H. Burnham. [MORE]
Through December 30
Worth his Salt: Joy Morton’s Role in the Plan of Chicago
Morton Arboretum
Salt namesake Joy Morton, a long-time member of the Commercial Club of Chicago, backed Burnham's Plan of Chicago with his own money and influence. Panels in the Sterling Morton Library define Morton's role. [MORE]
Through December 31
Daniel Burnham's Enduring Vision for the Philippines
City Gallery of Photography
Architectural and landscape photographer Tim Long photographed the buildings and streets — built according to a Burnham Plan — that still stand and still play an important role in the landscape of Manila, the capital of the Philippines. [MORE]
Through December 31
Make Big Plans: Daniel Burnham’s Vision of an American Metropolis
Newberry Library
The Make Big Plans exhibit is now on display at more than 60 libraries throughout Chicagoland, Midway and O’Hare airports. A complementary public program series is being offered at the Arlington Heights, Wheaton, Orland Park and Chesterton libraries. It is available on line and as a slide show. [MORE]