Past Programs & Events
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Festivities Conversation
Fire and Clay Book Launch with Will Quam and Geoffrey Baer
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Join local architecture historian and photographer Will Quam and Emmy-winning Public Television writer, producer, and host Geoffrey Baer as they celebrate the launch of Quam’s new book, Fire and Clay: How Brick Reveals the Hidden History of Chicago.
Lecture Exhibition Conversation
Ornament & Identity: From Tiffany Studios to Tattoo Studios (SOLD OUT)
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Discover how Tiffany lamps have shaped artistic expression from historic interiors to contemporary tattoo studios.
Conversation
Elizabeth McGovern — Life on Stage and Screen: A Conversation with Chicago Tribune Critic Chris Jones
Monday, September 22, 2025, 2025
Join Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Emmy Award–nominated actor Elizabeth McGovern (Downton Abbey, AVA: The Secret Conversations) in conversation with Chief Theater Critic Chris Jones.