Thursday, October 1, 2009 noon to 2:00pm

Law As Hidden Architecture

John Marshall Law School

Real estate analyst/zoning attorney Richard Roddewig gives a lunchtime multimedia presentation focusing on the seldom-told story of the Appendix at the back of the Burnham Plan. Titled “Legal Aspects of the Plan of Chicago,” the appendix expands upon the legal history related to implementation of the Plan since 1909. Interestingly, the legal Appendix is longer than any of the eight chapters in the Plan itself! [MORE]

Thursday, October 1, 2009 6:30pm

Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City

Chicago Public Library

This documentary film explores the fascinating life and complex legacy of Daniel Hudson Burnham and how his vision to organize the chaos of 19th century America shaped the nation's towns and cities for generations.

The film, the first full-length documentary about Burnham, was directed by Judith McBrien and produced by The Archimedia Workshop in consultation with Kartemquin Films.

Upcoming showings are: [MORE]

Thursday, October 1, 2009 7:00pm

A Portrait of Daniel Burnham

Chicago Ridge Public Library

Mr. R.J. Lindsey narrates a slide program detailing the Chicago Fire of 1872, the building of the 1892 Worlds' Columbian Exhibition, and the Chicago Plan of 1909 outlining the development of our city.  The famed architect discusses his innovative buildings and presents the Burnham Plan advocating sensible city growth.  A selection of original 1892 World's Fair souveniers will be displayed.

High School students and adults are invited to attend this free program. [MORE]

Saturday, October 3, 2009 10:30am to 12:30pm

White City Revisited

Chicago Architecture Foundation

Explore Jackson Park, site of the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 of which Daniel Burnham served as Director of Works. The tour includes a pictorial recreation of the famous fair and examines how Frederick Law Olmsted transformed marshes and sand dunes into a beautifully landscaped park that is now on the National Register of Historic Places.  We will also visit the restored Osaka Garden. [MORE]

Saturday, October 3, 2009 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Burnham and Bennett from the Boat: A Special River Cruise with Geoffrey Baer

Chicago Architecture Foundation

CAF docent and WTTW Channel 11 program host Geoffrey Baer leads a special river cruise that looks at infrastructure and planning as they relate to Burnham and Bennett’s 1909 Plan of Chicago. As we travel the South and Main Branches of the Chicago River, Baer discusses the 1929 straightening of the river, the creation of Congress Parkway and the Plan’s ingenious infrastructure recommendations including the double-decked Wacker Drive and the Michigan Avenue Bridge. [MORE]

Sunday, October 4, 2009 noon
Sunday, October 4, 2009 2:00pm

Blueprints to Our Past Tour

Museum of Science and Industry

This tour will take you both in and outside the Museum of Science and Industry as well as back in time to its origins as the Palace of Fine Arts for the 1893 World's Fair. Using the building's architecture as the guide, you'll see a story that spans more than a hundred years, two World's Fairs and more than 400,000 square feet of exhibit space. This tour will also include a virtual simulation of the 1893 Fair's White City, created by Lisa Snyder of the UCLA Media Lab.
  [MORE]

Sunday, October 4, 2009 2:00pm to 3:30pm

The Life and Contributions of Billy Caldwell

Niles Public Library District

Military historian and museum educator, Fred Christensen, traces the life and deeds of Chief Sauganash (a.k.a. Billy Caldwell, the Potawatomi leader who gave his name and his tribe's lands for a local road and the nearby forest preserve, providing the village of Niles with an important green space. [MORE]

Sunday, October 4, 2009 3:00pm

Daniel Burnham’s Chicago: Historical Reenactment

Actor and historian Terry Lynch presents Daniel Burnham, architect of the Chicago Plan, discussing Chicago's history and his strategy to create to create a well-ordered and convenient city. [MORE]

Monday, October 5, 2009 7:00pm

The Imprint of the World Columbian Exposition

Lewis University

Emmy Award-winning documentarian and WTTW producer Geoffrey Baer will present a lecture on how the1893 World Columbian Exposition, for which Daniel Burnham served as Director of Works, left its mark on the shape of the current city and on visions of urban culture. [MORE]

Tuesday, October 6, 2009 noon

Seminar: Reading the Plan of Chicago: Daniel Burnham’s Civic Vision

Newberry Library

Donald H. Whitfield, Director of Higher Education Programs at the Great Books Foundation, leads this five-week seminar. The Plan of Chicago (1909) was based on the conviction of its principle writer, Daniel Burnham, that citizens can intervene in the rush of unplanned urban growth to re-direct Chicago’s physical structure, creating conditions conducive to humane and prosperous living.
  [MORE]

Tuesday, October 6, 2009 6:00pm

One Book, One Chicago: The Unraveling of Chicago Public Housing

Chicago Public Library

D. Bradford Hunt -- Associate Professor of Social Science at Roosevelt University and author of Blueprint for Disaster: The Unraveling of Chicago Public Housing -- reflects on Chicago public housing from its New Deal roots through the current Mayor Daley's Plan for Transformation.
 
Presented in partnership with Chicago Matters and the National Public Housing Museum. [MORE]

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 6:30pm

Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City

Chicago Public Library

This documentary film explores the fascinating life and complex legacy of Daniel Hudson Burnham and how his vision to organize the chaos of 19th century America shaped the nation's towns and cities for generations.

The film, the first full-length documentary about Burnham, was directed by Judith McBrien and produced by The Archimedia Workshop in consultation with Kartemquin Films.

Upcoming showings are: [MORE]

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 7:00pm

A Portrait of Daniel Burnham

Indian Prairie Public Library

Historical dramatist R.J. Lindsey, portraying Daniel Burnham, will narrate a slide program detailing the Chicago Fire of 1871, the design of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exhibition, and the Chicago Plan of 1909, Burnham’s development plan for the city. He’ll also speak about the significance of several Burnham designed buildings including the Reliance, Monadnock, Montauck and Rookery. [MORE]

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 7:00pm

Chicago as the Nation's Crossroads: Our Region's Transportation History and Future through Policy and Maps

Wheaton Public Library

James R. Akerman, The Newberry Library, an historian of maps and Joseph P. Schwieterman, DePaul University, a transportation planning expert join forces to explore Daniel Burnham and Edward Bennett's treatment of transportation in the Plan of Chicago and to examine the region's role as the crossroads of America. Burnham and Bennett clearly understood Chicago's strategic location as a transportaion hub for the region and the nation, and their vision has profound implications for the city and region today. [MORE]

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 7:30pm to 9:30pm

The White City: Burnham's Dream

Lost and Found Productions

The White City: Burnham’s Dream, a musical, tells the story of the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago, the Columbian Exposition, inspiration for the Plan of Chicago, planned and constructed under the leadership of Daniel Burnham. For that Fair, Chicagoans worked together to create a temporary city that drew millions of visitors. After the turn of the 20th century, Burnham was asked to develop a plan for Chicago’s future growth. What he learned in creating the White City was the foundation of his vision for the Plan of Chicago. [MORE]

Thursday, October 8, 2009 8:00am to 5:00pm

Context Sensitive Street Design: How Illinois is Responding to the Challeges and Opportunities

Congress for New Urbanism (CNU), Illinois Chapter

Learn the design side of context sensitive solutions for urban thoroughfares. Learn how to make them efficient, attractive and vibrant. Appreciate their ability to connect cities and neighborhoods to each other and understand how such ideals are echoed amidst the planned intentions of Daniel Burnham and Edward Bennett 100 years ago as presented in the great Plan of Chicago. [MORE]

Thursday, October 8, 2009 noon to 1:00pm

Finding Burnham in the Archives: Spiritual Revelations and the Plan of Chicago

Swedenborg Library

Daniel Burnham's views on architecture and his ideas for the city are more fully revealed in his notes, letters and drafts than in the published Plan of Chicago. These materials enrich our understanding not only of the public architect and planner, but also disclose the religious beliefs and moral values of the private man. [MORE]

Friday, October 9, 2009 2:30pm to 6:00pm

Burnham and Bennett's "originality, daring, and genius:" Problems and Prospects

Loyola University Chicago

Community residents are welcomed to attend two panel discussions exploring the legacy and implications of the Burnham and Bennett plan, with a special focus on the Edgewater and Rogers Park communities. The first panel focuses on ecological issues, and the second on planning issues. [MORE]

Saturday, October 10, 2009 8:30am to 1:00pm

Calumet Regionalism: Past and Future Conference

Calumet Heritage Partnership

Ann Durkin Keating, author of Chicagoland: City and Suburbs in the Railroad Age and Professor of History at North Central College, keynotes the 10th Annual Calumet Heritage Conference, a day of reflection on the theme of regionalism in the corner of Chicagoland known as the Calumet region.  Keating will be speaking on “Regionalism in Chicago Before the Burnham Plan." Rod Sellers -- historian, author and curator of an exhibit at the Southeast Chicago Historical Museum on “Burnham in the Calumet” -- revi [MORE]

Saturday, October 10, 2009 9:30am to 12:30pm
Saturday, October 10, 2009 1:30pm to 4:30pm

Community Showcase Tours

Burnham Plan Centennial Committee

As part of One Book One Chicago programming, explore the unique stories and bold plans of six diverse Chicago neighborhoods as told through the voices of community leaders and residents.

The tours will depart from and return to the Chicago Cultural Center and include:

MORNING TOURS:  9:30 am - 12:30 pm (choose one) [MORE]

Saturday, October 10, 2009 11:00am to 8:00pm

Mobile Bold Plans Big Dreams Art Gallery

Art On Track

Join Art on Track artists who will transform an orange line elevated train car into an environment constructed to blend educational information with their depictions of the future here in Chicago. The mobile Bold Plans Big Dreams gallery will feature artwork ranging from the conceptual to site-specific and include sculpture, painting, and installations. [MORE]

Saturday, October 10, 2009 1:00pm to 3:00pm

YOUmedia presents "Planning Our Urban Future"

Chicago Public Library

As a part of One Book, One Chicago, a group of 57 teens have been reading Carl Smith’s book, The Plan of Chicago: Daniel Burnham and the Remaking of the American City and working with YOUmedia mentors to create digital pieces which address issues in their neighborhood and present real workable solutions to these challenges.  [MORE]

Saturday, October 10, 2009 9:30am to 12:30pm
Saturday, October 10, 2009 1:30pm to 4:30pm

Community Showcase Tours

Burnham Plan Centennial Committee

As part of One Book One Chicago programming, explore the unique stories and bold plans of six diverse Chicago neighborhoods as told through the voices of community leaders and residents.

The tours will depart from and return to the Chicago Cultural Center and include:

MORNING TOURS:  9:30 am - 12:30 pm (choose one) [MORE]

Saturday, October 10, 2009 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Daniel Burnham's Evanston Walking Tour

Evanston History Center

A one-hour tour covering the neighborhood along the Evanston lakefront that Daniel Burnham called home. Please wear appropriate walking attire. [MORE]

Saturday, October 10, 2009 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Burnham in Evanston Talk

Evanston History Center

Wine and cheese reception, viewing of the Daniel Burnham's Evanston exhibit and video presentation about Daniel Burnham's life in Evanston and professional career. Hosted by Design Evanston and Evanston History Center. [MORE]

Sunday, October 11, 2009 2:00pm

Chicago: Behind the Skyscrapers

Deerfield Public Library

When Rick Kogan and Charles Osgood take us on a tour of Chicago, they are telling us about the city’s true main streets, where people work and live and love and dream in a uniquely Chicago way. Join these journalists for their stories of this great city. [MORE]

Sunday, October 11, 2009 3:00pm to 6:00pm

The White City: Burnham's Dream

Lost and Found Productions

A concert performance of the new musical, The White City: Burnham's Dream, in Mies van der Rohe's Carr Memorial Chapel, being restored on the IIT campus. The White City, by June Finfer and Elizabeth Doyle, traces the amazing journey of Chicago and Daniel Burnham to win and build a great World's Fair in 1893 that inspired the City Beautiful and City Planning movements. Original music and a cast of eight will tell the story of personal challenges and public works. [MORE]

Sunday, October 11, 2009 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Finding Burnham in the Archives: Spiritual Revelations and the Plan of Chicago

Swedenborg Library

Daniel Burnham's views on architecture and his ideas for the city are more fully revealed in his notes, letters and drafts than in the published Plan of Chicago. These materials enrich our understanding not only of the public architect and planner, but also disclose the religious beliefs and moral values of the private man. [MORE]

Sunday, October 11, 2009 4:00pm to 5:00pm

History Speaks Lecture Series: Burnham's Chicago

Naper Settlement

Hear veteran actor Terry Lynch as architect Daniel Burnham describe the history of Chicago from its beginnings as the “Wild Onion” to the “City of Big Shoulders” at the kickoff of the 2009-2010 season of the History Speaks Lecture Series from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Naper Settlement’s Century Memorial Chapel, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. The year 2009 is the Centennial of Burnham and Edward Bennett’s visionary 1909 Plan of Chicago. [MORE]

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 noon

Seminar: Reading the Plan of Chicago: Daniel Burnham’s Civic Vision

Newberry Library

Donald H. Whitfield, Director of Higher Education Programs at the Great Books Foundation, leads this five-week seminar. The Plan of Chicago (1909) was based on the conviction of its principle writer, Daniel Burnham, that citizens can intervene in the rush of unplanned urban growth to re-direct Chicago’s physical structure, creating conditions conducive to humane and prosperous living.
  [MORE]

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 12:30pm

The World Comes to Chicago

Lewis University

Professors Eileen McMahon (History), Tennille Allen (Sociology), and James Burke (Theology) will consider how the World Exposition of 1893, of which Daniel Burnham served director of works, was an important early moment in the exploration of human diversity.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 6:00pm

Daniel Burnham Dinner and Film Screening: "Make No Little Plans"

Union League Club of Chicago

At this members-only event, the Union League Club of Chicago celebrates the legacy of one of its most famous members, Daniel Hudson Burnham. Executive Chef Michael Garbin prepares a Burnham-themed dinner menu featuring dishes that would have been served during the time that Burnham dined at the Club in the early 1900s. The meal is followed by a screening of the full-length documentary Make No Little Plans. Director Judith McBrien answers questions after the screening. [MORE]

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 7:00pm

The Magic to Stir Men’s Blood: Daniel Burnham and His Plan for Chicago

Palos Park Public Library

Speaker:   Barbara Geiger, Adjunct Professor, Illinois Institute of Technology, Program of Landscape Architecture [MORE]

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 7:00pm

Chicago as the Nation's Crossroads: Our Region's Transportation History and Future through Policy and Maps

Orland Park Public Library

James R. Akerman -- historian of maps, The Newberry Library -- and Joseph P. Schwieterman -- transportation planning expert, DePaul University -- join forces to explore Daniel Burnham and Edward Bennett's treatment of transportation in the Plan of Chicago and to examine the region's role as the crossroads of America. Burnham and Bennett clearly understood Chicago's strategic location as a transportaion hub for the region and the nation, and their vision has profound implications for the city and region today. [MORE]

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 7:00pm to 8:00pm

A World Fair to Remember

Ela Area Public Library District

Using color digital images, art historian Dr. Suzanne L. Epstein will show and discuss the splendid architecture and exquisite landscape of the 1893 Chicago Exposition. [MORE]

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 1:00pm to 5:00pm

GreenTown: The Future of Community

Seven Generations Ahead

RiverKeeper founder Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., one of Time magazine's "Heroes for the Planet," will be the keynote speaker at this symposium featuring visionaries and seasoned professionals from around the country speaking on leading environmentally conscious topics and related sustainable initiatives.
Sessions include: [MORE]

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Talks with the Team - October

Burnham Pavilions

Talks with the Team is a series of free informal tours of, and talks about the Burnham Pavilions featuring the staff and professionals involved with the project. The tours, which start at 5:30 pm every other Wednesday from July through October, give the public the opportunity to learn directly from the insiders about the planning, design, construction, techniques, artistry and technology involved in making the Burnham Pavilions a reality. [MORE]

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 6:30pm to 8:45pm

Make Your Garden Green

Bloomingdale Public Library

In honor of Daniel Burnham’s Plan of Chicago Centennial celebration and his vision of a “Green” Metropolis, representatives from DuPage County will discuss water resource planning for homeowners.  Learn how to implement rain gardens, native plants, and rain barrels around your home, and how the benefits of these practices will help conserve water and contribute to a healthy environment. [MORE]

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 7:00pm

Daniel Burnham: Make No Little Plans

St. Charles Public Library District

An historical portrayal of Daniel Burnham by R.J. Lindsey will be presented in the Library’s Carnegie Community Room. As Daniel Burnham, Mr. Lindsey will narrate a slide program detailing the Chicago Fire of 1871, the building of the 1893 World's Columbian Exhibition, and the Chicago Plan of 1909 outlining the development plan for the city. [MORE]

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Understanding the Make Big Plans: Daniel Burnham's Vision of an American Metropolis Exhbition

Niles Public Library District

In this illustrated lecture, Diane Dillon will introduce the audience to the Plan of Chicago, the landmark city plan published by DanielBurnham and Edward H. Bennett in 1909.  She will survey the major ideas set forth in the Plan and discuss their continuing relevance today.  She will also talk about the various special exhibitions and public programs that will take place during 2009 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Plan of Chicago.

Thursday, October 15, 2009 7:00am to 8:00pm

GreenTown: The Future of Community

Seven Generations Ahead

RiverKeeper founder Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., one of Time magazine's "Heroes for the Planet," will be the keynote speaker at this symposium featuring visionaries and seasoned professionals from around the country speaking on leading environmentally conscious topics and related sustainable initiatives.
Sessions include: [MORE]

Thursday, October 15, 2009 7:00pm

Chicago Through the Eyes of Daniel Burnham

Oswego Public Library

Daniel Burnham, architect of the 1909 Plan of Chicago, leads you through the history of the city he loved so well. From the Fort Dearborn Massacre to the Columbian Exposition of 1893; from the Union Stockyards to the city's fabulous architecture. Burnam — played by actor and historian Terry Lynch — will introduce you to the people and events that shaped the "Windy City" and helped to transform it from the "Wild Onion" to the "City of Big Shoulders." [MORE]

Friday, October 16, 2009 9:00am to 1:00pm

GreenTown: The Future of Community

Seven Generations Ahead

RiverKeeper founder Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., one of Time magazine's "Heroes for the Planet," will be the keynote speaker at this symposium featuring visionaries and seasoned professionals from around the country speaking on leading environmentally conscious topics and related sustainable initiatives.
Sessions include: [MORE]

Saturday, October 17, 2009 10:00am to 5:00pm

The House That Burnham Built

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Plan of Chicago by Daniel H. Burnham and Edward H. Bennett on Saturday, October 17, with “The House that Burnham Built” – a series of events throughout the day which are free and open to the public. [MORE]

Sunday, October 18, 2009 2:00pm

Eastland Disaster: "Chicago's Titanic"

Aurora Public Library

On July 24, 1915, the SS Eastland was boarding passengers along the Chicago River for an all-day picnic excursion. But during boarding, something went terribly wrong—the Eastland rolled into the river with more than 2000 people aboard. More than 800 people lost their lives that day. The Eastland Disaster Historical Society tells the story of what became known as “Chicago’s Titanic”—the tragedy & its causes, the rescue efforts, and the impact on the families who were there that fateful day.
  [MORE]

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 10:30am

Book Discussion: "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

Deerfield Public Library

While this year's Burnham Plan Centennial reflects on the ingenuity of architects Daniel Burnham and Edward Bennett, Devil in the White City reveals a tarnished side of the Gilded Age.Larson juxtaposes Burnham's story with that of serial killer Henry H. Holmes during the World's Fair. This discussion is led by Deerfield Public Library staff members. [MORE]

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 7:00pm

Contra Burnham: Why We Need More Little Plans

Although Daniel Burnham probably never spoke the famous words "Make no little plans," Chicago area planners, politicians, architects and reformers have long taken them as a commandment. At what point do Big Plans become counterproductive? Do we neglect what's already been built--which requires maintenance and adjustment--in the rush to the next Big Plan? Are Big Plans like the 1909 Plan of Chicago appropriate, or even possible, for the 21st Century? [MORE]

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 8:30am to 5:00pm

Visit Burnham's Chicago

Fox Valley Reads

Spend a pleasant day seeing Daniel Burnham's contribution to Chicago's architecture and urban planning on this day trip to the city. Our tour will include stops at the Rookery and the Monadnock Building. Learn about the development of the Columbian Exposition of 1893 and the 1909 Plan of Chicago  and find examples of what has survived of these projects. Top the trip off with a great lunch at Riva Navy Pier.
 
Tour guide provided by Chicago Meetings & More, Inc.
  [MORE]

Thursday, October 22, 2009 7:00pm

From City Beautiful to City Green: Chicago and the Evolution of its Regional Environment

Chicago Public Library

In 1909 in the Plan of Chicago, Daniel Burnham and Edward Bennett responded to large problems in the city and its region -- problems that included the lack of public open and green spaces, and an ill-coordinated relationship of the city to its region.
  [MORE]

Friday, October 23, 2009 7:30am to 10:00am

Burnham's Plan of Chicago: History or Inspiration?

Lambda Alpha International Ely Chapter

The Ely Chapter of Lambda Alpha International, the Honorary Society for the advancement of Land Economics, is proud to sponsor a public symposium discussing Burnham's influence on Chicago and throughout the world. An exceptional panel of visionary pragmatists will explore questions about 21st century urban development. [MORE]

Friday, October 23, 2009 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Chicago and the American Metropolis: Urban Policy and Our Region's Future

Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley and Senior Advisor to the President for Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs Valerie B. Jarrett will look ahead to the future of our city and region and how we can benefit from new priorities being set by the first White House Office of Urban Affairs. This timely civic conversation will be moderated by George A. Ranney, President and CEO of Chicago Metropolis 2020.
  [MORE]

Saturday, October 24, 2009 11:00am to noon

One Book, One Chicago: "Chicago --The American City" with Carl Smith

Chicago Public Library

Join the author of the Fall 2009 One Book, One Chicago selection! Carl Smith gives an exciting and engaging illustrated talk about the remarkable effort to create and implement the Plan of Chicago. 

What put Burnham at the helm of this gargantuan task to restructure our city? How did Burnham's plan change the way that Chicago and other American cities are built? [MORE]

Saturday, October 24, 2009 2:30pm

Chicago on Screen

Aurora Public Library

Sarah Marcus of the Chicago Historical Society takes you on a history of Chicago through television and film. From its early twentieth century role as a movie-making center to its curent on-screen appearances, the city and its residents have played integral roles in the history of film. Using a variety of clips, this presentation explores the intersecting histories of two cities—the real city of Chicago and the "reel" city seen on screen—and reflects on lasting impressions created by flashing images on the screen.
  [MORE]

Sunday, October 25, 2009 1:00pm

Burnham's Vision Today: Open Space as a Necessity, Not a Luxury

Fox Valley Reads

Discover why the Chicago area boasts some of the best open space systems in the nation. This slide presentation of preserved, restored and protected areas in the local area offers examples of environmental stewardship's best practices. Tour the nature trails and restored prairie around the Waubonsee Community College Sugar Grove campus.

 

Sponsored by the Aurora Public Library and presented in cooperation with the Conservation Foundation, Naperville, IL. [MORE]

Sunday, October 25, 2009 2:00pm

Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City

DuSable Museum of African American History

This documentary film explores the fascinating life and complex legacy of Daniel Hudson Burnham and how his vision to organize the chaos of 19th century America shaped the nation's towns and cities for generations.

The film, the first full-length documentary about Burnham, was directed by Judith McBrien and produced by The Archimedia Workshop in consultation with Kartemquin Films.

Click here to view a video preview.

  [MORE]

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Chicago Matters: Beyond Burnham Presents "Planning for Sustainability through Lighting Design"

Chicago Public Library

Architect, Patrick H. Grzybek, LC, LEED®, Perkins+Will, speaks on the architect’s role in influencing models for the conservation of electrical power for lighting including energy conserving light sources, controls and daylight harvesting enhancements. [MORE]

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 7:00pm

Chicago Matters: Beyond Burnham -- "Global Visionaries: Rami Nashashibi" on WTTW

Chicago Matters

In this episode of WTTW's year-round series we meet Rami Nashashibi.  Through his nonprofit INner-City Muslim Action Network,  the founder and executive director strives to engage the Muslim community around progressive issues of social justice. [MORE]

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 7:00pm

The Great Chicago Fire of 1871: A Presentation and Tour of the Aurora Regional Fire Museum

Fox Valley Reads

Did the cow do it? What was so "great" about the Chicago Fire? Did you know that Aurora sent firefighters to battle the big blaze? Join us for a lively discussion/multimedia presentation on the history of the Great Chicago Fire. Following the program, visitors have an opportunity to see real artifacts that survived the Great Chicago Fire and tour the Aurora Regional Fire Museum's interactive exhibit "Getting There, Getting Water, Getting Rescued."
  [MORE]

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 noon

"What Makes Your Place Great?" Roundtable

Metropolitan Planning Council

This summer, the Metropolitan Planning Council asked residents of the region to submit photos or videos of their favorite public spaces to the "What Makes Your Place Great?" contest. The response was overwhelming; More than 50 submissions from around the region - from gardens and public plazas to coffee shops and hiking trails - were nominated. Come hear the people behind the winning submissions talk about the history of their favorite places, why they nominated them for the contest and what they mean to them and their community. [MORE]

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Find Your Cause

Chicago Associate Board Presidents Council (CABPC)

Find Your Cause brings together two prominent groups in Chicago, our non-profits and young professionals, in order to inform and inspire individuals to get involved in the organizations that champion philanthropic action.
  [MORE]

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 5:30pm

Talks with the Team - October

Burnham Pavilions

Talks with the Team is a series of free informal tours of, and talks about the Burnham Pavilions featuring the staff and professionals involved with the project. The tours, which start at 5:30 pm every other Wednesday from July through October, give the public the opportunity to learn directly from the insiders about the planning, design, construction, techniques, artistry and technology involved in making the Burnham Pavilions a reality. [MORE]

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 6:00pm

One Book, One Chicago: The Biography of Chicago

Chicago Public Library

Historian Dominic Pacyga traces our city's storied past, from the explorations of Joliet and Marquette in 1673 to the new wave of urban pioneers today. Pacyga's latest book, Chicago: A Biography, is filled with all of the city's characters and defining moments. [MORE]

Thursday, October 29, 2009 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Millennium Park: Creating a Chicago Landmark

Chicago Public Library

Ed Uhlir, Executive Director of Millennium Park, discusses the art, architecture and landscape of Millennium Park in a brief history of the project as well as the economic and social impact of what has become one of the most popular summer tourist destinations in the country.
  [MORE]

Thursday, October 29, 2009 6:00pm

Make No Medium-Sized Plans

Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts

Dan Wood — principal at New York-based WORKac (Work Architecture Company) and Adjunct Professor at Princeton University's School of Architecture — presents this lecture in conjunction with the exhibition Actions: What You Can Do With the City. [MORE]

Thursday, October 29, 2009 7:00pm

No Little Plans: The Roads of Daniel Burnham's Plan of Chicago

Messenger Public Library

Take a look at Daniel Burnham's concepts for road building that included grand boulevards, as well as a system of radiating and encircling highways throughout Chicago and the suburbs. He wrote, "While good highways are of great value to the terminal cities, they are of even greater value to the outlying towns and of greatest value to the farming communities through which they pass." This presentation looks at the four encircling and many radiating highways proposed by The Plan and how that plan differed markedly from our current dependence on tollways and expressways. [MORE]