Celebrate the State of Illinois, its history and heritage and the outstanding addition of a new public art piece “Laughing Lincoln” in Naperville!
In honor of the State of Illinois' 200th birthday, the Century Walk Commission is hosting a gala event to commemorate of one of the United States' most beloved presidents. Participants will enjoy art, food, and fun in North Central College's prestigious Wentz Concert Hall on the eve of the statewide celebration. Festivities will follow the public dedication of the new "Laughing Lincoln" sculpture in Central Park at 2:00.
About Century Walk:
As Naperville's Public Art Program, we are charged with artistically creating and maintaining murals, sculptures and reliefs portraying significant people, places and events in the City's history. Our goal is to raise funds for Naperville's public art including the unique "Laughing Lincoln" sculpture at Central Park to be dedicated at 2:00 pm, immediately preceding the Birthday Bash. For more information, please go to http://www.laughinglincoln.com.
Admission to the fundraiser is $100 per person and includes presentations by Century Walk artists, a beverage bar, artisan hors d'oeuvres, a virtual Century Walk of our 50 locations of public art and more. All proceeds go to Century Walk, a 501(c)3 corporation.
Phone: 630-355-5553
Email: centurywalk@outlook.com
2018/12/02 - 2018/12/02
Additional time info:
The dedication of Laughing Lincoln will precede the event at 2:00 pm in Central Park. The public is invited to the dedication and there is no charge.
North Central College - Wentz Concert Hall
171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville, IL 60540