Mayslake Peabody Estate http://www.mayslakepeabody.com Mayslake Peabody Estate - Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Mon, 14 May 2012 18:59:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Welcome to Mayslake Peabody Estate http://www.mayslakepeabody.com/2011/12/16/events/ http://www.mayslakepeabody.com/2011/12/16/events/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:48:24 +0000 mayslake_Stuyvesant http://www.mayslakepeabody.com/?p=1954

 

Upcoming Events:

 

April 17-May 24
AFA Presents: 2012 Best-of-the-Best Art Exhibit
Viewing Hours:
Monday-Friday 9am-3pm
Saturday 9am-1pm
Free Admission
Closing Reception on Thursday, May 24, 6pm-8pm
The Alliance of Fine Arts is a group of art organizations who partner to advance art education in the community. Come and view the artwork of local artists.

 

June 5-July 17
Exploring Watercolor
Tuesdays 10:00am-12:30pm
$125 for 6 week session (no class July 3rd)
Registration: (630) 206-9566
Explore and enhance your own personal style while enjoying the process of watercolor painting in this beautiful setting.

 

June 12- July 17
Intermediate Digital Photography
Tuesdays 6:00pm-8:30pm
$125 for 5 week session
Registration: (630) 206-9566
This class builds on the foundations of the Introductory class. Each week addresses a new aspect of photography and challenges you with image-making assignments which are reviewed at the next class.

 

Thursday, June 14
WDCB Jazz Salon: Elmhurst College Jazz Band
Bar open at 7pm, concert starts at 7:30pm
$25 cabaret seating / $20 general seating ($18 for 65+, students, groups over 6)
For tickets call (630) 206-9566
The Elmhurst College Jazz Band, under the direction of Doug Beach, has gained international acclaim as a truly outstanding collegiate jazz ensemble, having toured 17 nations.
A tour of historic Mayslake Hall will be offered at 6:30p.m at an additional $5 per person.

 

Sunday, June 24
Chicago New Arts Trio presents: Birds and Flowers
3:00pm
$20 general seating ($18 for 65+, students)
For tickets call (630) 206-9566
Come and enjoy an afternoon of voice, flute and piano. Music by JS Bach, Cecile Chaminade and others.
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Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. / 10:00 a.m. / 11 a.m. / 11:30 a.m.

• All year round with the exception of major Holidays and mid-December through mid-January.
• No reservations needed
• Cost $5 per person

Private Group Tours

Private tours of Mayslake Hall are available outside regular tour times for groups of 8 or more.
$5 per person.
To schedule your private tour please call (630) 206-9566

School groups and Scouts

We offer tour programs for schools (Grade 3- 12), Girl scouts and Boy scouts. Although we offer several different programs that are age appropriate, all include several hands-on activities and have a focus on architecture.

Teachers! We are always interested in developing new programs with you, as to best serve you and your students needs.

$5 per person
For more information on the different programs or to book one for your class or scout group please call (630) 206-9567

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