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Event highlights of the week!

The SportsWise Team discusses the Chicago Sky's strengths and weaknesses, as well as what to look forward to next season.

7 Cover Story: Open house chicago

Have you ever walked past a building and thought, "I wish I could see inside?" That is exactly what Open House Chicago offers. Free of charge and open to all, it provides an opportunity to venture out of your own neighborhood and learn the stories of Chicago's buildings while experiencing the diversity and culture of each community.

15 The Playground

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Compiled by Dave Hamilton

Building Better Neighborhoods!

The Connection Between Parks, Housing, and Vibrant Communities Green spaces, safe pathways, play areas, and more contribute to the vitality and sustainability of our homes and communities. Join Trust for Public Land and the National Public Housing Museum (NPHM), 919 S. Ada St., for an exploration of the intersection of parks, housing, and community. The event will feature Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, superintendent of the Chicago Park District; Rishab Mehan, Chicago Housing Authority deputy chief for development; and Asiaha Butler, co-founder and CEO, Resident Association of Greater Englewood (R.A.G.E.); in a conversation facilitated by Lisa Yun Lee, NPHM executive director and chief curator. Together they will discuss how safe, accessible, and high-quality outdoor spaces can strengthen public housing and other community development projects. Thursday, October 15, 6-8 p.m. FREE, registration required at nphm.org

Shop 'til You Drop!

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Thrift Riot The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce invites Chicagoans to celebrate the neighborhoods’ legacy as a thrift shopping mecca at its very first Thrift Riot shopping tour on October 17 at retailers along Damen, Division and Milwaukee. Home to more than 20 vintage, resale and thrift boutiques, Wicker Park Bucktown is Chicago's ultimate thrift shopping destination for collectors, designers, vintage lovers and style hunters alike. The event is FREE and open to the public, with an additional Thrift Riot Shopping Shuttle experience available with the purchase of a ticket that includes sparkling hard cider, snacks, party games, exclusive discounts, a swag bag and easy transportation between participating shops. Tickets for the Shopping Shuttle start at $35 at wickerparkbucktown.com. Ticketholders have a choice of a three-hour shopping session between 12 and 3 p.m. or 3 and 6 p.m.

The Eye of the Beholder!

‘Beauty Standards: A Chicago Fashion Week Salon Discussion’ The School of the Art Institute of Chicago's Department of Fashion Design, in collaboration with the Driehaus Museum, 50 E. Erie St., present a salon-style panel discussion as part of Chicago Fashion Week on the ever-changing world of beauty and beauty standards. Panelists will engage in a dynamic conversation exploring the evolving relationship between fashion, the body, and beauty, examining how ideals of beauty and silhouette have shifted across time and culture, and as designers continue to challenge, redefine, and expand these notions today. Tuesday, October 13, 6-7:30 p.m. FREE. RSVP required at chicagofashionweek.com or driehausmuseum.org

Torn Apart!

‘A Dark Wood’ The Fix was supposed to correct everything that had gone wrong with the country. Now, three members of a shattered family, Earthworm, Hummingbird and Armadillo, occupy different corners of a society in free-fall, each surviving in their own way. Earthworm squats in no-man’s land beside his only friend, desperate to cross the river border and begin a new life. Hummingbird hides in a boarded-up apartment, secretly reading books with a fugitive teacher who will do anything to keep both her — and the resistance — alive. Armadillo stands alone in her police armor searching for justice, or perhaps forgiveness. Which of them will make it to Paradise and what will it cost? Does such a place even exist? "A Dark Wood" is playing October 15 - November 1 at Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. Tickets are $28 at TinDrumTheatre.com

An Epic Finale!

Red Line Jazz Festival Curated by Fareed Haque, acclaimed guitarist and Mandala Artist-in-Residence, the Red Line Jazz Festival is the culminating performance of the Red Line Jazz Project, a five-month public arts initiative showcasing live music and cultural programming at CTA Red Line stations and community spaces across Chicago. The festival features project artists Butter Chicken Brass Band, Luciano Antonio, The Windy City Ramblers, members of the Chicago Immigrant Orchestra, the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians, and the Mandala Dance Ensemble, led by Raji Venkat and Greer Hutchinson. Friday, October 16, 7:30 p.m. at the Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph St. Tickets are $20 at harristheaterchicago.org

A Return Engagement!

Dance Theatre of Harlem The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, presents the acclaimed American ballet company Dance Theatre of Harlem. The evening marks the company’s first return to Chicago since 2016. Dance Theatre of Harlem will present a trio of works from the company’s extensive repertoire, including the recently revived "Firebird" - a legendary reimagining of the traditional ballet based on a Russian folktale set in a lush Caribbean world. The one-night-only presentation takes place Saturday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $44-$154 and are available at auditoriumtheatre.org.

Feeding People in Need!

Community Meals Program Benefit Concert First Saint Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1301 N. LaSalle Drive, presents a benefit concert featuring the Renoir Trio on October 18 at 11:30 a.m. The event is free, and all donations will be given to The Community Meals Program of First Saint Paul’s.

An Exciting Debut!

Book Signing: Janasha Prabhu For fans of “Yellowjackets” and Zakiya Dalila Harris’s “The Other Black Girl,” “Monster In The Mirror” is both a tense, propulsive thriller and a timely exploration of toxic relationships, trauma, grief, revenge, and the impossible standards imposed on women of color. To celebrate the release of her debut novel, Janasha Prahbu will be at Women and Children First, 5233 N. Clark St. on October 16 at 7 p.m.

Video Game Innovator!

Grace Spee: 'The Feminine Gothic Narrative in Survival Horror' Chicago Gamespace, 2418 W. Bloomington Ave., presents a solo exhibition by Chicago-based designer and artist Grace Spee. Through risograph prints, artist books, and sculpture, Spee’s work draws from the visual language of survival horror video games such as “Silent Hill” and “Resident Evil.” Her work examines how these games evoke feelings of vulnerability and fear through Gothic environments, female protagonists, and the careful management of scarce resources. Sundays, October 18 - December 20, 2-5 p.m., $8 adults/$5 kids. Reception and artist talk on Thursday, October 29 at 5-7 p.m. chicagogamespace.com

Facing Life's Challenges!

‘Mud Row’ Set in the historically Black neighborhood of Mud Row in West Chester, Pennsylvania, two generations of sisters protect and defy the legacy of their foremothers in this surprisingly funny, thrilling and ultimately hopeful play from Tony nominee and MacArthur “Genius” Grant recipient Dominique Morisseau. “Mud Row” shifts between past and present, exploring themes of identity, belonging and the complexities of heritage through the lives of several Black women and men, each with their own struggles and aspirations. Playing October 15 - November 15 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. Tickets are $15-$58 at remybumppo.org

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Vendors (left to right) John Hagan, Russell Adams and A. Allen chat about the world of sports.

SPORTSWISE

Chicago Sky's season closes

John: The Chicago Sky are not going to make the playoffs for the third year in a row. It’s been a disappointing year for them, but they did have three highlights. Opening night against the Portland Fire, Skylar Diggins and Kamilla Cardozo each had a double-double: 20+ points and 10+ rebounds. Cardozo had 22 points and 14 boards while Diggins had 21 points and 11 rebounds. The second highlight was Natasha Cloud going a career-high 33 points August 18 in an upset of the 93-86 New York Liberty. The third was when the Sky broke their five-game losing streak with a 97-85 win over the Toronto Tempo on September 22. There seems to be a lot the Sky can improve on. They rank seventh in points scored; 10th in field goal percentage; 14th in threepoints; 10th in rebounds, fifth in assists per game, sixth in turnovers and second in blocked shots. So they’ve done well in one category but as far as rebounding and three-point shooting, they need improvement. What do you think the Chicago Sky needs to do more of in the 2026-27 year?

Russell: They need some key roster moves. They have a few free agents: DiJonai Carrington, Cloud and Rachel Banham as well as two firstround draft picks. That’s a start. Injuries played a key role this season, especially Skylar missing 20+ games. Then she had a problem with the coaching staff. They benched her for a while. Sydney Taylor, the rookie from Louisville, had a good year for a rookie, a lot of game-winning shots. It don’t take that much. The Golden State Valkyries are only in their second year and going to the playoffs. The Sky has the worst defense in the league; they’re missing too many rebounds, giving up too many damn points. They are missing Angel Reese.

We have a lot of people injured on the bench. If we can get past this, we have a better chance next year, especially having first pick on the draft.

come a long way and more people are turning to them for sports. The Sky and Indiana Fever still draw crowds, even though Angel Reese went to Atlanta.

John: They gotta do something with three-point shooting. The New York Liberty is going to be one of the eight teams in the playoffs. For the Sky to get there, they need someone to hit the outside shots so the inside game is not so clogged up and the defense can spread out.

John: The depth sounds like it’s there. They just need to stay healthy. They don’t need a major overhaul, but they do need to fill in a couple gaps to challenge teams like Las Vegas and the New York Liberty, who are in the playoffs. Who knows, if there is no baseball, there will be even more focus on them next year.

Allen: Like Russell said, we do miss Angel Reese.

Allen: I am still liking the Sky, but the WNBA has

Russell: I agree with John. We need a three-point shooter. They got Sydney Taylor – 13 points a game. And they need defense. Offense is good, but too many points allowed.

Any comments, suggestions or topic ideas for the SportsWise team? Email StreetWise Editor Suzanne Hanney at suzannestreetwise@yahoo.com

Open House Chicago 2026 Compiled by Dave Hamilton all photos courtesy of the Chicago Architecture Center

4 Garfield Park/Nor th Lawndale

Downtown

148 S. California Ave. Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 10am-2pm

180 W. Washington St., Suite 200 Sat & Sun 11am-3pm

1 BANDWITH CHICAGO

new in 2026!

BandWith is a Chicago-based non-profit whose mission is to promote wellness for underserved Chicago communities through access to performing arts programs. Founded in 2013 in response to CPS cuts to music programs, BandWith provides free music and dance education to students from dozens of West Side grade schools and high schools. The entire building will be open including the coffee shop, music library, rehearsal spaces, and recording studio. Optional guided tours will be provided, but visitors can also enjoy a self-guided experience.

Near West Side

2 BLACKHAWKS ICE CENTER

new in 2026!

Originally opened in 2017 as Fifth Third Arena, the Chicago Blackhawks' practice facility was built with a dual mission: to serve as the team’s official training home while remaining accessible to youth, amateur and community hockey programs across Chicago. An expanded facility–reintroduced as Blackhawks Ice Center presented by Fifth Third Bank–opened this year, nearly doubling the size of the original complex, bringing the facility to four total rinks. The expansion was intentionally designed to create spaces that invite the community to engage with hockey in new ways.

new in 2026!

Located on the second floor of a 1927 Beaux-Arts-style building, the Canopy Studio was originally designed for a bank. The growing architecture and design firm reawakened original bank details not seen in decades, balancing them with modern elements. Visitors will have the chance to explore the building's history and engage with the architectural practice's current and upcoming work through project drawings, photos, models, renderings, and current material selections. Architects will be on site.

Andersonville/Edgewater

4 CHICAGO MAGIC LOUNGE

5050 N. Clark St. Sat only 10am-4:30pm A 1940s-era commercial laundry is transformed into a modern and elegant theatrical venue dedicated to the art of Magic. The interior delivers a sophisticated and surprising space with a sense of playful humor. From the laundromat facade to the bar, no detail was overlooked. The Art Deco-style interior represents the moment when magic bars first began to flourish in Chicago, and it provides a glamorous backdrop to sip cocktails and be amazed by masters of close-up magic. Enter via the speakeasy laundry facade. Tours will be provided in small groups, with a guide who will explain artifacts, ephemera, posters and architecture. 16+ only.

COVER STORY

1801 W. Jackson Blvd. Sat & Sun 10am-5pm

3 CANOPY STUDIO

8 Bridgepor t /Back Of The Yards

5 CHICAGO MARITIME MUSEUM

1200 W. 35th St. Sat & Sun 10am-4pm With a collection of artifacts, ephemera and models, the museum interprets Chicago's maritime traditions and the historic impact of the area's waterways. Located in the Bridgeport Art Center, the museum galleries and store will be open for self-guided exploration, with volunteer docents available to assist visitors.

Chinatown

6 CHINESE AMERICAN SERVICE LEAGUE KAM LIU BUILDING 2141 S. Tan Ct. Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-3pm

new in 2026!

The Kam L. Liu Building is the permanent home of the Chinese American Service League (CASL), the largest nonprofit serving Asian American communities in the Midwest. Architectural details draw from a Chinese palette of color, pattern, and symbol. Founded in 1978, CASL serves over 7,400 clients annually — through early childhood education, immigration and legal services, English language courses, housing and financial workshops, behavioral health and clinical services, and older adult care. Visitors can choose between station-by-station exploration or guided tours, which will offer access to more areas of the building.

Hyde Park

7 DAVID RUBENSTEIN FORUM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO

1201 E. 60th St. Sun only 10am-5pm The David Rubenstein Forum is a LEED-Gold certified venue for intellectual, social and academic exchange. The 90,000-square-foot venue provides the University of Chicago campus with much-needed flexible meeting and event spaces for social events, workshops, symposia and lectures. The views of neighboring Hyde Park architecture are stunning and well worth the visit.

Near Nor th Side

8 THE DRIEHAUS MUSEUM’S MURPHY AUDITORIUM

50 E. Erie St. Sat & Sun 12-5pm The Driehaus Museum expanded its footprint in 2022 with the acquisition of the adjacent John B. Murphy Memorial Auditorium. This six-story, French Renaissance-style building was built between 1923-1926 for the American College of Surgeons. The Murphy originally served as a center for surgical research, education, and advancement, and to develop programs for the standardization of hospitals. It features a pair of cast bronze doors produced by Tiffany Studios depicting prominent figures in the history of medicine. It also has a towering, multicolored stainedglass window inside the auditorium.

12 Avondale

Downtown

2621 W. Belmont Ave. Sun only 10am-5pm A manufacturing building was converted into a recording studio in the 1990s by deceased musician and sound engineer Steve Albini. The studio carries on as a hub for independent music in Chicago and the world over. The building's previous lives include a screen printing shop, likely manufacturing space for the Bally pinball company, and, originally, a dairy barn. Guided tours only, a wait is expected.

329 N. Dearborn St. Sat only 10am-4pm Part of the iconic Marina City, the interior is modeled after the Estavovski Opera House in Prague. The Foundation Room, on the fourth floor, is an exclusive club for professional and personal entertaining. It features three prayer rooms--Divinity, Buddha and Ganesh--each dedicated to a deity or devotional figure represented by the focal statue in the room. Guests may take a self-guided tour throughout four floors of the venue including the exclusive Foundation Room VIP Club, Music Hall and House of Blues Restaurant & Bar. Live music starts at noon in the restaurant.

9 ELECTRICAL AUDIO

Downtown

10 FARMZERO

30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 1800 Sun only 10am-5pm

new in 2026!

FarmZero is a first of its kind vertical hydroponic farm. In light of systemic issues with food access and quality in Chicago, the idea of a farm was brought to the space. Utilizing a soilless modular growing system, Farm Zero cultivates microgreens, leafy greens, herbs, and edible flowers. With a central city location, Farm Zero offers hyperlocal produce to surrounding communities that maintain quality far longer than what Midwestern consumers consider the norm.

11 HOUSE OF BLUES

Bridgepor t /Back Of The Yards

12 HERITAGE MUSEUM OF ASIAN ART

3500 S. Morgan St, 3F Sat & Sun 11am-5pm Visit two newly opened exhibitions during Open House Chicago: "Cutting East to West," featuring papercut artworks by artists from across the United States and around the world; and "Becoming Words," featuring calligraphy by Chicago-based Japanese American master Hekiun Oda and Paris-based Iranian master Dr. Bahman Panahi. Visitors may also enjoy self-guided exploration of the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions, meet participating artists, view live demonstrations, and take part in hands-on art activities. www.streetwise.org

18 Hyde Park

Downtown

5020 S. Cornell Ave. Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 11am-4pm The Art Center functions as an amplifier for today's and tomorrow’s creative voices, providing the space to cultivate and create new work and connections. Originally an army warehouse, the structure's interior was redesigned and features garage-style doors that open to convert the main gallery into a public plaza, and an 80-foot glass façade that showcases large-scale digital art. Exhibitions will be open and on view. People are welcome to take a selfguided tour, stop at the cafe, and explore the collection of art books in the library.

205 E. Randolph St. Sun only 10am-5pm Opened in 2003 in Millennium Park, this 1,499-seat stateof-the-art theater features the most diverse offerings of any venue in Chicago, and has earned national recognition as a distinctive model for collaboration, performance, and artistic advancement. It is built partially below Jay Pritzker Pavilion, and the two performance spaces share some facilities. Highlights include lobby lighting design inspired by artist Dan Flavin, a set piece hanging on the theater's façade, and contemporary art collections. Enjoy a selfguided tour of the lobby spaces, Guthman Gallery Hallway, and the auditorium for a closer look at the architecture and visual art in the spaces. Discounts on tickets to future performances will be sold on-site.

13 HYDE PARK ART CENTER

West Town

14 INTUIT ART MUSEUM

756 N. Milwaukee Ave. Sat & Sun 11am-5pm Intuit Art Museum collects and exhibits work by artists who often work outside the mainstream due to societal, economic, or geographic barriers that have prevented them from pursuing formal training in the arts. Yet, they have developed a sustained artistic practice. Chicago is recognized as one of the first places in the nation to embrace self-taught art as a legitimate genre, ultimately leading to Intuit being formed in 1991. Three floors of galleries will be open, and hands-on activities are planned.

15 JOAN W. AND IRVING B. HARRIS THEATER

Lincoln Square/Ravenswood

16 LILLSTREET ART CENTER

4401 N. Ravenswood Ave. Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 10am-3pm The Center offers classes and workshops in ceramics, metalsmithing and jewelry, textiles, printmaking and book arts, and drawing and painting. Lillstreet will be open on all three floors, including three gallery spaces, retail shop, art-lined hallways, and select classrooms. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour using maps provided by the front desk.

19 Humboldt Park

17 MOBILE MAKERS CHICAGO

1757 N. Kimball Ave. Sat & Sun 10am-2pm Mobile Makers is a nonprofit organization that works to make design education accessible to all people, especially those who have historically been left out of traditional design discourse. Through youth design and skill-building workshops, community engagement, public installations, and pop-ups hosted out of a retrofitted mail truck, Mobile Makers empowers communities to engage in conversations about positive change in their built environments. The space inside the Kimball Art Center used to be a loading dock for semi-trucks and has been transformed into a large makerspace. In 2024, the space was transformed again to include a classroom, fabrication lab, conference room, kitchen, library, office, and stadium seating.

Downtown

18 MONADNOCK BUILDING

53 W. Jackson Blvd. Sat only 10am-5pm Guests can explore the building's grand first-floor Lobby, stopping in at its longtime shopkeepers for demonstrations, discoveries, and a look behind the scenes. At Optimo's flagship store and showroom, learn the exacting process of measuring and fitting a custom hat. Field & Florist invites visitors into an interactive exploration of its small-batch and international niche fragrance collection.

The craftsmen at The Shoe Hospital show how fine footwear gets restored and kept in service for years. Dashing Chicago, the Midwest's leading name in bench-made shoes, gives a rare look at what makes exceptional quality men's footwear. And at Zeglio, Savile Row-trained tailors open up the inner construction of a bespoke garment: shirts, suits, evening wear, showing the linings, hidden layers, and hand stitching behind a truly precise fit.

Bronzeville/Kenwood

19 MUDDY WATERS MOJO MUSEUM 4339 S. Lake Park Ave. Sat & Sun 12-5pm

new in 2026!

The Muddy Waters MOJO Museum has restored the first Chicago home of McKinley Morganfield (better known as Muddy Waters) and his wife, Geneva. Muddy Waters was one of the most important figures in the development of the distinctive electrified sound that married the Delta blues with amplification to create a powerful new genre of the urban blues unique to Chicago. From 1954 to 1973, Muddy lived on the ground floor of the brick twoflat, rehearsed, and socialized. Many influential blues musicians, including Howlin’ Wolf and Otis Spann, stayed in the home when they first arrived in Chicago. The Muddy Waters MOJO Museum will preserve and share a foundational chapter of Black Chicago cultural history. Exhibits on the museum's ground floor and a portion of the basement area will be open. www.streetwise.org

23 Near West Side

Bridgepor t /Back Of The Yards

919 S. Ada St. Sat & Sun 10am-5pm Visitors can enjoy a self-guided visit of all of the museum’s exhibits and installations. Museum highlights include architectural artifacts salvaged from the Jane Addams Homes, oral history listening stations where former residents share memories of Edgar Miller’s Animal Court sculptures, and a chance to browse and play its collection of records from musicians who grew up in public housing. Visitors can also get a peek at three recreated apartments. These historic apartments share the stories of different families who lived in the Jane Addams Homes between 1938 and 1975.

2700 S. Halsted St. Sun only 10am-5pm

20 NATIONAL PUBLIC HOUSING MUSEUM

Near West Side

21 OLSON KUNDIG

954 W. Washington Blvd., Suite 700 Sat & Sun 10am-4pm

new in 2026!

Olson Kundig is a collaborative global design practice whose work spans residential, cultural, hospitality, and commercial projects. Visitors are invited to explore the studio and view project exhibits, physical models, and drawings. The firm's short film "Counterweight" will be on view. Olson Kundig staff will be available throughout the weekend to discuss the firm's work.

22 PALMISANO PARK

new in 2026!

Henry Palmisano Park was originally a privately-owned, 380-foot deep limestone quarry opened in 1836 by the Illinois Stone and Lime Company. It was later sold and converted into a landfill for construction waste for the City of Chicago from the 1970s until 1999. As a joint project between three City of Chicago agencies, the 27-acre site was transformed into an active and educationally-focused environmental park in 2009. Palmisano Park includes fully accessible nature trails, wetland habitat, native plantings, recycled materials, bird and fish habitats, bioretention areas and a hill known by locals as "Mt. Bridgeport."

Bridgepor t /Back Of The Yards 23 THE PLANT

1400 W. 46th St. Sat & Sun 10am-4pm The Plant houses over 25 collaborative businesses, including indoor and outdoor farms, a bakery, a kombucha brewer, and other emerging food producers and distributors. Free and open to the public, the Packingtown Museum inside The Plant provides a unique opportunity to connect Chicago’s industrial past to its future and inform

26 contemporary conversations about labor, immigration, food production, community development, and the economy. Visitors will have a self-guided experience, viewing food production spaces and businesses that are typically not open to the public. The Packingtown Museum will also be open. Food and drink made/grown at The Plant will be available for purchase.

Hermosa

24 SMASHED PLASTIC RECORD PRESSING 4200 W. Diversey Ave. Sat & Sun 10am-3pm

new in 2026!

Smashed Plastic is a full service custom record pressing plant located within the former Hammond Organ factory, home of the famous B3 Organ. The only facility of its kind in Chicago when it opened in 2018, it caters largely to independent, local musicians, and offers bespoke vinyl design, pressing, and packaging. The pressing room, listening room, and packaging room will be open and available to tour. One or two presses will be running so that participants can get a full demonstration of how records are produced, quality-controlled, and assembled. Owners will be on-site to answer questions about the facility and the building history.

25 Englewood

25 ST. BENEDICT THE AFRICAN ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

6559 S. Stewart Ave. Sat & Sun 10am-3:30pm The building was designed specifically with and for its predominantly African American community; the result is a Modernist church that takes inspiration from the form of traditional African huts. The interior features hand-carved wooden furniture and sculpture, contemporary stained glass and a 200-pound hand-woven tapestry. An art gallery displays work of the community. The church's full-immersion stone baptismal pool holds 10,000 gallons of water, making it one of the world’s largest.

Uptown

26 TIMELINE THEATRE 5035 N. Broadway Sat & Sun 10am-5pm

new in 2026!

This dynamic new facility supports a diverse community of learners and creators–better serving TimeLine's mission to engage social and political issues and spark reflection and dialogue about the intersection of past, present and future. The new building includes a flexible 250-seat black box theatre, exhibit galleries, educational and rehearsal spaces, offices, a lounge, and a bar and café. www.streetwise.org

Preserving Chicago’s Heritage,

one building at a time.

28 Hermosa

Near South Side

28 WILLIE DIXON’S BLUES HEAVEN FOUNDATION (CHESS RECORDS)

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2120 S. Michigan Ave. Sat & Sun 12-4pm Chess Records was known as the site of some of the world's most influential Blues and Rock n' Roll music recordings, including "Johnny B. Goode," "Rescue Me," and "Red Rooster." Between 1957 and 1967, brothers Leonard and Phil Chess made this modest facility the creative home for such artists as Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Howlin' Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson, and Chuck Berry. The fame of Chess Records inspired other musicians to record here in the mid-1960s, including the Rolling Stones and the Yardbirds.

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2156 N. Tripp Ave. Sat & Sun 12-4pm The home is designed by Flora Disney, and was built by her husband Elias for $800 in 1891. Walter Elias Disney was born in 1901 on the second floor, and the family moved to Missouri in 1906. After years of fighting for historic status, the building has been restored to its original state and explores the roots of Disney’s imagination. This has been a very popular site since its Open House debut in 2023. Be prepared for lines and waits.

Eric Allix Rogers

27 WALT DISNEY HOUSE & BIRTHPLACE

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Tiffany Mosaic Ceiling (1907) At Marshall Field’s / Macy’s on State Street Over 1.6 million pieces of iridescent favrile glass comprise the 6,000-square-foot barrel-vaulted mosaic ceiling designed by Tiffany Studios. Designated a Chicago Landmark on November 1, 2005 Ward Miller Richard H. Driehaus Executive Director of Preservation Chicago

(312) 443-1000 WMiller@PreservationChicago.org

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