Category: Community Organization
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Great Chicago Places and Spaces 2009, Part 2
Sunday, May 17, 2009 Great Chicago Places and Spaces took place yesterday. While the overall program was shortened (one day rather than two, 100 presentations instead of more than 200) it was very well attended. All three of my presentations sold out. It was beautiful weather, albeit a bit windy at times. Secret Streets of…
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Great Chicago Places and Spaces 2009
Friday, May 8, 2009 The City of Chicago Mayor’s Office of Special Events has just announced the presentations being offered for Great Chicago Places and Spaces this year. I am honoured to have been asked to make three separate walking tour presentations for this event, which will occur on Saturday, May 16. In Secret Streets…
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The Calgary Flames in Chicago
Friday, May 1, 2009 The Canadian Club of Chicago planned a Calgary Flames Pep Rally during the Calgary Flames / Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Playoff Series. With nary a day’s notice, the Canadian Club sent out hundreds of e-mail invitations and contacted media. We fielded calls from the Chicago Tribune and local TV news…