{"id":"16","title":"Chicago Transit Authority ","starts_at":"2017-05-11 17:00:00","ends_at":"2017-10-01 18:00:00","body":"<p>The Chicago Cultural Center is a historic and architectural gem located in the heart of downtown Chicago. Originally built in 1897 as the city’s first public library, the Cultural Center is a stunning example of neoclassical architecture, featuring a grand marble staircase, magnificent Tiffany stained-glass dome, and ornate mosaics throughout the building.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>The Cultural Center is a vibrant hub of arts and culture, offering a wide range of free public programs, exhibitions, and events. Visitors can explore the building’s many galleries, performance spaces, and event rooms, which showcase a diverse array of visual art, music, dance, and theater. Whether you’re a local resident or a visitor to the city, the Cultural Center offers an enriching and inspiring experience that celebrates the power of art to unite and inspire.</p><p><br></p><p>Image: the exterior of the Chicago Cultural Center as see from Michigan Ave. </p>","type":"EventCategory","state":"published","slug":"tours-performances","created_at":"2018-10-22 18:54:41.357767","updated_at":"2018-12-20 22:47:56.986893","excerpt":null,"is_timeless":false,"organization_id":730,"highlighted":false,"opening_starts_at":null,"opening_ends_at":null,"searchable":"'50':18B 'activit':12B 'art':7B 'artwork':16B 'author':3A 'chicago':1A 'free':22B 'guid':6B 'media':11B 'public':15B 'rail':19B 'self':5B 'self-guid':4B 'showcas':14B 'social':10B 'station':20B 'tour':8B 'transit':2A 'transitchicago.com':21B","thumbnail":"https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1763148313/cmt4k9hzonkb1jqierho.jpg","calendar":"https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/raw/upload/v1721669448/event_ics_1721669448475.ics","carousel":null,"event_body":"<p>Self-guided art tours and social media activites to showcase public artworks in 50 rail stations&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>transitchicago.com</p>\r\n\r\n<p>FREE</p>\r\n","name":"Tours","organization_type_id":"5","district_id":"4","telephone":"","website":"http://www.chicagoculturalcenter.org","email":"dcase@cityofchicago.org","hours":"Open Daily 10am–5pm","location":"78 E. Washington Chicago, IL 60602","display_location":"78 E. Washington, Chicago, IL 60602","latitude":"41.884162","longitude":"-87.624962","contact":"Brett Swinney, Director of Exhibitions; Joshua Ojeda, Community Outreach","sub_district_id":"20","promoted_at":"2018-12-20T19:45:05.097Z","optional_sort_name":"","paid":true,"position":4,"category_name":"Tours","orgname":"Chicago Cultural Center","orgslug":"chicago-cultural-center","image":null}