Bonfires and Brews – March Flapjack Brewery

Cheney Mansion Living Room - 220 North Euclid Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

Are you interested in supporting local breweries and learning about their businesses and their passions?  Come to the patio of Cheney Mansion at the end of  March to meet the team from Flapjack Brewery in Berwyn and sample what they are brewing  around the fire!  They will all have season appropriate tasting and talk about what makes their …

Cooking Around the World –China

Cheney Mansion Kitchen - 220 North Euclid Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

Join Chef Tara Humphrey of Global Peel for a culinary and cultural tour around the world through food. In April let's learn to make the dumplings of China!  Learn the difference between bao, potstickers, steamed, boiled and fried.  We'll make slews of fillings and sauces for dippings.  Bring along your favorite beverage to sip or Tara …

France versus Italy with Anfora Wine Merchants

Pleasant Home - 217 Home Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

Italy and France are two of the world’s finest wine producing countries, for both quality and quantity.  Italy has made wines longer and is a larger producer of wine, but France is more renowned for its creation of premium wines.  So does one rein superior to the other?  Light appetizers will also be provided to balance …

PDOP Mystery, Murder and Folly on the Trolley! –Couples Registration

Cheney Mansion - 220 North Euclid Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

Do you have what it takes to solve this Park Distirct who-done it as you wind your way through clues and Park District locations?  Find clues at each stop and work our way through this murderous mystery.  Did Dr Digger us the rope at the Conservatory?  or was it Mr. Mr. Manor with the candlestick …

PDOP Mystery, Murder and Folly on the Trolley! –Individual

Cheney Mansion - 220 North Euclid Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

Do you have what it takes to solve this Park Distirct who-done it as you wind your way through clues and Park District locations?  Find clues at each stop and work our way through this murderous mystery.  Did Dr Digger us the rope at the Conservatory?  or was it Mr. Mr. Manor with the candlestick …

Caregiver and Child Cooking at Cheney–Tips and Tricks in the Kitchen!

Cheney Mansion Kitchen - 220 North Euclid Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

Come cook with us during a special class designated for adults and children.  Highlighted for April are Tips and Tricks in the kitchen. Learn time saving techniques with the ability to make dishes from ingredients commonly found in homes. Get Creative! Learn history, eat lunch, and share our common story with your fellow students in the …

Spring Wreath Making

Cheney Mansion Living Room - 220 North Euclid Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

Create a beautiful seasonal Spring wreath to welcome your guests in the beauty of Cheney Mansion.  We will use a mixture of floral pieces and craft elements that can be the showcase for your entryway all season long!  Your registration includes all materials as well as we will provide wine for you to sip as …

Celebrating Spring, Healing and Togetherness through Music! “You’re Still Here”

Pleasant Home - 217 Home Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

A musical experience of community and togetherness, presented by local singer-songwriter Nathan Peterson.  Each date combines music and meditation aimed at making time for yourself through music and mindfulness all within the beautiful back drop of Pleasant Home. The focus of parts one, two and three will be on feeling a deeper connection with ourself, with …

Cooking Around the World –Ethiopia

Cheney Mansion Kitchen - 220 North Euclid Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

Join Chef Tara Humphrey of Global Peel for a culinary and cultural tour around the world through food.  In May, let's learn the exquisite flavors of Ethiopia.  We will feast on the flavors of a variety of Wats--Ethiopian stews.  Lentil, Doro and Shiro, served with injera(mae in class) and accompanied with fresh spring salads.  We …

Celebrating Spring, Healing and Togetherness through Music! “You are Not Alone”

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A musical experience of community and togetherness, presented by local singer-songwriter Nathan Peterson.  Each date combines music and meditation aimed at making time for yourself through music and mindfulness all within the beautiful back drop of Pleasant Home.  Light appetizers and 2 drink tickets are included in your registration.    Ages 21+

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