"Fairs that Changed the World" with Rick Kogan and Tim Samuelson January 24, 2007

Join WGN host, author, and Chicago Tribune columnist Rick Kogan for a stroll down the sidewalks of four of the world’s great expositions. Experience the music of the time, performed by MIC faculty, and take a fascinating trip to the fairs through the eyes of prominent architects, writers and historians (4 Wednesdays in January at noon). The topic on Wednesday, January 24 is the Columbian Exposition of 1893. Rick Kogan will be joined by guest speaker Tim Samuelson, the Cultural Historian for the City of Chicago. There will be a reception featuring foods from the fair and and an exhibit of World's Fair prints and memorabilia. Admission is FREE!

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