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78 www.pdop.org Pleasant Home A Historic Property of the Park District of Oak Park, operated by the Pleasant Home Foundation About Pleasant Home Pleasant Home is a National Historic Landmark building designed in 1897 by noted Prairie School architect George W. Maher for investment banker and philanthropist John W. Farson. Pleasant Home is one of the earliest and most distinguished examples of Prairie architecture in the country and has one of the best-preserved interiors of that design era. Visitors experience extraordinary art glass, custom furniture, intricately carved woodwork, and unique design details in this architectural treasure through guided tours. e Pleasant Home Foundation, a non-profit organization established in 1990, is dedicated to restoring, preserving, and operating this 30-room landmark as a historic house museum. Tours Tours are offered year-round to individuals and groups, including school groups. Our tour program is the perfect hands-on learning experience to complement a curriculum encompassing history, arts, or architecture. Pleasant Home can also provide breakfast, lunch, tea or dinner for group tours. Wheelchair li available. Times: -Su: 12:30pm, 1:30pm & 2:30pm PHF members: Free Individuals: $10 Students & Seniors: $8 Children: $5 (under 18 yrs); Free (under 5 yrs) For group tours and rate information, contact Elissa Ledvort at tours@pleasanthome.org Rent Pleasant Home for Your Special Event e many spacious rooms, layout, and expansive windows looking onto the four-acre park make Pleasant Home a truly wonderful setting for the most intimate or festive affairs: corporate meetings, luncheons, private parties, wedding ceremonies, and receptions. John Farson, a civic leader in the Oak Park community, was the original owner of the home and frequently opened his residence and grounds for grand gatherings. Call (708) 383-2654 or email Alice Kloska at rentals@pleasanthome.org for details. Arts programming at Pleasant Home is partially supported by grant funding from the Oak Park Area Arts Council, the Illinois Arts Council, and the MacArthur Foundation for Arts & Culture at The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation. Lecture Series at the Oak Park Main Library Open to Public ursday, February 25, 7pm "Park Ridge: Rediscovering a Major American Arts Colony" Speaker: Karen Larsen ursday, March 3, 7pm "Silsbee in Polo: A Chicago Architect in a Prairie Town" Speaker: Christopher Payne ursday, March 10, 7pm "e Lakefront Transformed: George W. Maher in Gary" Speaker: Christopher Meyers Michael Teolis Singers "A Potpourri of Songs" Sunday, February 28 at 4:00pm e Michael Teolis Singers will present choral arrangements of many familiar songs, including the music of Stephen Foster and George Gershwin, as well as some popular spirituals. is is an MTS specialty program. $20 per person, tickets available at www.mtsingers.org or call (773) 274-9696. Twilight Tours March 10 Experience the beauty of historic Pleasant Home at night! Bring your friends and take this rare opportunity to tour the mansion aer dark. e evening will include a wine & cheese reception with live music, while docents give station tours of the many beautiful rooms located on the first floor. Reservations available at www.pleasanthome.org. $30 ($25 PHF members) Tour & Tea By appointment Pleasant Home Foundation and Serenitea Café present "Tour & Tea" for small groups of two to six guests including an hour long guided tour of Pleasant Home and a warm, relaxing formal tea in front of our historic fire place or in one of our other many beautiful spaces. Complete with a personalized tea pot, finger sandwiches and small desserts. By appointment, $40 per person, reservations required at least 3 days in advance. Go to pleasanthome.org/visit for more details, or please contact Elissa at tours@pleasanthome.org. Gift Certificates Need to find a gi for that someone special? Gi Certificates can now be purchased at Pleasant Home! Certificates can be redeemed for any Pleasant Home Foundation ticketed event or Museum Shop. Any denomination, no expiration date and they are transferable. Call (708) 383-2654 for information or purchase online at pleasanthome.org/support-us/donate. Pleasant Home Foundation Annual Meeting Tuesday, March 8 at 6:30pm Mingle with supporters of the Pleasant Home Foundation before we get down to business! e Foundation Board and Executive Director will summarize 2015, look ahead to 2016, and members will vote on the new board slate. en guest presenter, author and publisher Richard Cahan, will give a talk about his newly released book "Richard Nickel Dangerous Years" highlighting twenty years of Nickel's architectural photographic works. Free and open to the public. Jeanette Andrews "Caught in a Dream" Magic Show Eight shows! April 20-23 and 27-30 at 7:30pm Jeanette Andrews wowed sold-out audiences at her 2015 "resholds" show and is back with an all new performance. A sophisticated and interactive experience, guests will be awed by Jeanette's magical illusions and tricks. Tickets are $30 ($25 for PHF members) and available at www.pleasanthome.org or call (708) 383-2654.