From the early 1800s until 1960, Swedes ranked as Chicago’s fifth-largest foreign-born group. One of the areas settled by Swedes was a bucolic subdivision called Andersonville. It’s known for its 19th century row houses, as well as charming antique shops, cafes and great ‘after paint out’ eateries. You’ll find all of this along Clark Street, […]
Roscoe Village is a family friendly neighborhood and promises to be an active Saturday. Roscoe Street between Damen Avenue and Western is the home to shops and restaurants. Known to locals as a “village within the city,” Roscoe Village boasts a collection of laidback taverns, cozy cafes, plentiful dining options, and funky boutiques.
This paint out is a favorite for PAPC members. If you like choices at your paint outs, then this is the place for you. The very active Humboldt Park offers a large boat house, field house, a large lagoon and smaller ponds. Often people are walking, bike riding and sometimes even peddling swan boats. There […]
Pilsen is a favorite painting site! The Jumping Bean Coffee Shop is a beautiful building with a Victorian tower. Walk in either direction to find terra cotta covered buildings, small, interesting shopfronts, or old bank buildings. Side streets provide early Chicago workers’ cottages. Street parking is available and Jumping Bean Cafe has a bathroom.
Graceland Cemetery is a large historic garden cemetery located in the north side community area of Uptown. Established in 1860, it is still an active cemetery with services and visiting families, as well as an arboretum. Lorado Taft sculptures, Ernie Banks baseball headstone, and the Goodman mausoleum on the shaded pond are very interesting, along […]
Belmont Harbor is located in the heart of beautiful Lincoln Park and is one of the largest harbors in the Chicago Harbors system. A favorite among families and long-time boaters, the harbor is surrounded by acres of park space and a beautiful skyline view to the south. A good place to meet is near the […]
This district’s mix of Prairie style designs and more traditional historical styles, such as Classical Revival, Queen Anne, and Richardsonian Romanesque, provides a unique perspective on the changes that took place in residential architecture between 1890 and 1920. If architecture is not your thing, another option is the Peace Garden across Marine Drive in Lincoln […]
The conservatory is a painting challenge! The gardens are beautiful and the fountain is a treat! If the conservatory area is not your thing, the zoo is right next door and the Shakespeare Garden, with lush plantings and Will’s statue, is across the street. Restrooms in the conservatory and zoo; street parking but difficult. Zoo […]
385 acres of nature! Head to one of the favorite painting spots such as the English Walled Garden, the view of the Japanese bridge, and the waterlily ponds. Be aware of your surroundings and do not block pathways or leave any litter behind. If you are not a Botanic Garden member, there is an admission […]
Old Town is a busy thriving neighborhood which offers us many choices. You can paint at Twin Anchors Restaurant, 1655 N. Sedgwick Street. This is an old-fashioned restaurant with a 1940’s look. If you walk west, you’ll find the historic St. Michael’s Church at 1633 N Cleveland Street or the Midwest Buddhist Temple at 435 […]