The Arts Club of Chicago at 100: Centennial Open House

A Celebration of World-Class Music and Art The Arts Club of Chicago is proud to celebrate 100 years of contributions to modern arts and culture, and welcomes the public to join us in our special Centennial presentation. An afternoon of music and art features Grammy award-winning sextet Eighth Blackbird performing a special commissioned piece, Composition as Explanation, by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang. Artists from Chicago and around the world will be engaged in discussions and performances. The entire building, including the usually private upstairs salon and dining room, will be open to the public. The permanent collection will be on view in the downstairs gallery. Visitors will be able to view special loans in the salon from artists who have previously exhibited at the Club. Featuring: Eighth Blackbird Derrick Adams Suzanne Bocanegra with Paul Lazar Mark Dion Irena Haiduk Pablo Helguera Geof Oppenheimer Walid Raad Edra Soto Admission is free and the event is open to the public, no reservation required.