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Monday, May 23, 2016
Wendella Boat Tour
Several weeks ago, I was able to take an architectural boat tour in downtown. The boat tours, from various companies, are very educational about the famous Chicago skyline. John's parents, Ann and Roger, as well as Tenior, a friend visiting from Haiti, John, and I were able to take an afternoon spring tour while it was still cool, but not too hot. We were lucky we had a very knowledgeable guide who discussed Chicago's development, based on the need for access to water for trade, as well as Chicago future architectural endeavors. Jean-Baptiste Pointe du Sable, regarded as the first permanent resident of Chicago, was from Haiti, which was wonderful way for Tenior to feel connected with his home. It was a real pleasure learning more about Chicago and spending the afternoon in good company.
Monday, March 18, 2013
SideTour
SideTour is a company that works to produce intimate experiences for people looking to engage in activities, like cooking or looking at art, with knowledgeable instructors and educators; i.e. me!
Check out part of my SideTour profile:
Devour the Artistic Delicacies Displayed at the Met
Thousands of visitors go the Met every year, but few stop to savor the abundant paintings, sculptures, and decorative art that celebrate food. The expression of food in every culture is as fascinating and diverse as the people who make the art. Many rituals, ceremonies, and daily occurrences revolve around food, so it’s appropriate that food appears frequently in art.
Paul Shoemaker has an appetite for consuming large amounts of art, which was his motivation to pursue a Master’s degree in Museum Studies. A former docent from The Frick Collection, currently a museum educator at the New-York Historical Society, Paul loves to whip up good tours that help people appreciate art history.
Spend an hour and half perusing the Met’s collection with some remarkable works of art and decor that have involve food. You’ll be able to look at many sumptuous objects that include a period room perfect for indulgent sweets, and a cannibalistic sculpture ready to eat itself. With over two million objects in the Met’s collection it can be difficult to choose the ripest examples, but with Paul leading the experience, results are sure to be satisfying.
Check out part of my SideTour profile:
Devour the Artistic Delicacies Displayed at the Met
Thousands of visitors go the Met every year, but few stop to savor the abundant paintings, sculptures, and decorative art that celebrate food. The expression of food in every culture is as fascinating and diverse as the people who make the art. Many rituals, ceremonies, and daily occurrences revolve around food, so it’s appropriate that food appears frequently in art.
Paul Shoemaker has an appetite for consuming large amounts of art, which was his motivation to pursue a Master’s degree in Museum Studies. A former docent from The Frick Collection, currently a museum educator at the New-York Historical Society, Paul loves to whip up good tours that help people appreciate art history.
Spend an hour and half perusing the Met’s collection with some remarkable works of art and decor that have involve food. You’ll be able to look at many sumptuous objects that include a period room perfect for indulgent sweets, and a cannibalistic sculpture ready to eat itself. With over two million objects in the Met’s collection it can be difficult to choose the ripest examples, but with Paul leading the experience, results are sure to be satisfying.
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