Meet Lee Bey
Wednesday, October 21, 1:30 p.m.
Augustana Lutheran Church
55th and Woodlawn, Hyde Park
Journalist, author and photographer Lee Bey is the architecture critic for the Chicago Sun-Times. Lee will highlight trends and happenings in architecture, particularly those pertaining to his native South Side. Lee will also discuss his acclaimed book Southern Exposure. Books will be available for purchase.
Free and open to the public!
Light refreshments following the presentation
Info: dottiejeffries@gmail.com
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