[Grad_history_students] October at CAF

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CAF UPDATEOCTOBER 2008




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UPCOMING EXHIBITION

Shanghai Transforming 

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CAFamily Studio Sunday

TOURS

Churches by Bus 


Graceland Cemetery Tour 


Sculpture in Lincoln Park

IN THE SHOP 


2009 CAF Chicago Calendar
Shanghai Transforming, New Exhibition Opens October 14
Capturing a snapshot of a city in transition, Shanghai Transforming explores the past and speculates about future possibilities through graphs and photographs. Opening reception 5:30 pm with remarks by architect and curator, Iker Gil.
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CAFamily Studio Sunday - SPOOKY CITY! October 19
For a jump start on Halloween, CAF offers opportunities to create a building-inspired costume and make & take spooky skyline trick or treat bags. Families encouraged to drop-in anytime between 11am-3pm. Learn more... 



New tour: Sculpture in Lincoln Park walking tour: Oct. 5 & 17
Lincoln Park is an outdoor art gallery filled with sculptures and monuments. Learn about the people they honor, who sculpted them and how they were financed. Starts September 11th. Learn more...



CAFamily Studio Sundays Explore - Create - Design
Construction Junction-a day of building fun at CAF's first Family Studio Sunday! September 21, 11am-3pm. Learn more...



One time only! Churches by Bus: October 11
Explore the neighborhoods and see the undiscovered churches that create the unique fabric of the city. Featured churches include St. Barnabas, Church of the Holy Nativity and St. Joachim.
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Saturday Workshop for Homeowners, October 11
Overview of Green Home Remodeling Guides at Greenmaker Building Supply.
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Frank Lloyd Wright Neighborhoods by Bus: October 4
Last FLW tour of the season! Discover Wright-designed residences in Oak Park and River Forest. This is a bus tour but some walking is required. Learn more...



A Child of the Sun film October 7 
The highly-acclaimed film, A Child of the Sun, documents the buildings of Florida Southern College, the largest single site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world. Learn more...



Graceland Cemetery tours: Sundays in October
CAF's tour of Graceland Cemetery sets the standard for exploring this unique landscape and learning about the important architects, business leaders and politicians who built Chicago.
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Parks & Blvds. by Bus: Lincoln & West Parks - October 25
Discover hidden gems such as the Lily Pool in Lincoln Park and the Prairie-style boathouse in Humboldt Park. Learn more... 



Lynn Osmond to Speak at City Club November 6
City Club of Chicago, the nonpartisan forum of Chicago, has invited CAF President and CEO to provide an overview of CAF. To reserve... 



Bungalow Belt by Bus: October 26
The North Route features Ravenswood Manor, the Villa, Portage Park, Galewood and the Schorsch Irving Park Garden Historic District. Learn more ...



Members-Only Tour of Historic Second Church 
Tour Historic Second Church on Saturday, October 25. Located in Chicago's Prairie Avenue Historic District, the church has nine unique Tiffany stained glass windows and Frederick Clay Bartlett murals. Learn more ... 



Jonathan Miller Discusses Shanghai on Film October 22
Film critic for Chicago Public Radio, Jonathan Miller discusses Shanghai on film, using selected clips from classic and contemporary films. Learn more... 



Boom Towns Exhibition Open Through November 21
Boom Towns: Chicago Architects Design New Worlds exhibition is free and open daily.
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Members 20% Discount in Shop October 8
All table top bowls from Alessi, Michael Aram, Blomus, and other selected items will be 20% off for members. 



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