  Lecture on Edward Humrich by Joan Gand at CAF on Sept. 19 - see info at right  September 20th See upcoming events below for this Winnetka Modernism Show kick-off event. The Winnetka Modernism Show takes place on November 2-4, 2007 at the Winnetka Community House | Chicago Bauhaus and Beyond NEWS Reminder: Free Events this Week Wednesday, September 19, 12:15 p.m. CAF Lunchtime Lecture Prairie Modernism: the Architecture of Edward Humrich Joan Gand from Chicago Bauhaus and Beyond will present a 45 minute slide show and talk on Edward Humrich, the modernist who designed over 35 homes in Riverwoods. Photos of houses, plans and furniture by the architect will be shown, as well as a discussion of preservation efforts. Chicago Architecture Foundation John Buck Lecture Hall 224 S. Michigan, first floor, off the atrium Thursday, September 20, 5:30 p.m. Panel Discussion at Architectural Artifacts "Defining Modernism" Thursday, September 20, 2007 Cocktails 5:30 p.m., Program 6:00 p.m. Architectural Artifacts, Inc. 4325 N. Ravenswood, Chicago 773.348.0622 Join us at Chicago’s largest repository of structural artifacts to discuss the many pleasures of collecting modernism, including learning what to look for, where to find it, and how to mindfully purchase 20th century designs. Panel Speakers: Jonathan Auty, Midwest Area Manager, Design Within Reach Marta Calle, Product Manager, CB2 Tim Drone, Senior Vice President, Private Bank Credit Executive specializing in Art Financing, Bank of America Joan Gand, Secretary, Chicago Bauhaus and Beyond Stuart Grannen, Owner, Architectural Artifacts Inc. David Rago, Rago Arts and Auction and Modernism Magazine Publisher Moderator: Jim Hansen Admission is compliments of Bank of America Private Bank and Architectural Artifacts, Inc. http://www.architecturalartifacts.com/ Reservations suggested by Monday, September 17 By phone at 847/446-0537 or online at http://www.winnetkacommunityhouse.org/ Seating is limited. Reservations will be held at the door The Mies Society Presents: September 26, 2007 Revising Alfred Caldwell Suggested donation is $10 (Mies members free) Tour the newly landscaped S.R.Crown Hall and University Technology Park with Chandra Goldsmith Gray and Sara Dunn. The two architects have taken Caldwell’s original plan and brought it up to 21st century standards. A screening of the film by June and Paul Finfer, Passionate Nature: Alfred Caldwell’s Chicago Parks will be conducted in S.R.Crown Hall after the tour. HOLD THE DATE Sunday, October 21 CBB Open House Party at a Paul Schweikher House in Highland Park Info and time to come Joan Gand Vice-President Chicago Bauhaus and Beyond P.O. Box 364 Flossmoor IL 60422 www.chicagobauhausbeyond.org Office phone: 847-446-6008 Gand Music and Sound Musical Instruments and Equipment www.gand.com |