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82 www.pdop.org Pleasant Home An Historic Property of the Park District of Oak Park, operated by the Pleasant Home Foundation 217 Home Avenue in Oak Park Ph: (708) 383-2654 www.pleasanthome.org Visit Us Pleasant Home is open to the public for weekly tours, seasonal cultural performances and community events. Visit us online at www.pleasanthome.org and view our calendar for event information. 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. Please visit pleasanthome.org/visit for tour times and fees. For group tours and rate information, contact Elissa Ledvort at tours@pleasanthome.org 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 Funds for Arts & Culture at The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation. Rent Pleasant Home for your special event! Historic Pleasant Home is a beautiful and unique venue for intimate gatherings. Whether an elegant evening cocktail party, a corporate board retreat, or a wedding ceremony, Pleasant Home is the perfect setting for your special event. Various rental packages are available to suit your needs. For more details visit pleasanthome.org or contact Alice at rentals@pleasanthome.org. Invisible Roses: Red Jeanette Andrews, Illusionist March 15-17, 7:30P (Doors open at 7:00P) $25 general admission / $20 PHF members Internationally acclaimed illusionist Jeanette Andrews returns to Pleasant Home this spring! Shattering the mold of a traditional illusory performance, Jeanette Andrews leads this intimate evening of close-up magic where audience members will be guided through a series of interactive illusions inspired by the history and architecture of Pleasant Home. Compass Rose Sextext Friday, April 27, 7:30P (Doors open at 7:00P) $30 general admission / $25 PHF members Back by popular demand – at last year's performance, guests gave Compass Rose Quartet a standing ovation! is year they are returning with the entire ensemble and are promising another evening of Gypsy Jazz & World Music with original compositions and innovative arrangements take a fresh approach to instrumental music. e evening will also include a wine & cheese reception at intermission. Photo Credit: Christy Tyler Photography