Events

Unity Temple is a cultural hub, presenting social events, concerts, workshops and lectures on a regular basis. We invite you to join us for a one of a kind experience in a one of a kind architectural masterpiece.

 
Special Events

Prairie School Adventures

Prairie School Adventures is a series of fun, interactive, high-quality educational programs for children in Grades 3 through 5. With the architectural principles of Frank Lloyd Wright and Unity Temple as inspiration, Prairie School Adventures explores architecture's relationship to visual arts, geometry, history, social studies, science and technology. Programs integrate key concepts such as historic preservation and sustainable design, and create enriching experiences through hands-on art projects, dialogue between local architectural professionals and students, and site visits to significant local landmarks. Click here for more information on upcoming Summer Camps kids.

Froebel Block Workshops

As part of a tour or as a stand-alone experience, Froebel Block Workshops help children deepen their understanding of math, science and art. Using the small wooden blocks designed by educator Friedrich Froebel--the same blocks Frank Lloyd Wright played with as a child--our Froebel Block Workshops are fun, hands-on learning experiences. For children of all ages. Contact us about scheduling a workshop.

Unity Temple Concert Series

Never more than 40 feet from the performers, audiences at the Unity Temple Concert Series experience intimate music in the magical nighttime setting of Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece.

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Calendar of Events

Explore creative nonconformity at Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece of non-convention, Unity Temple.

Break the Box 2010 Schedule

Break the Box finds inspiration in the life and work of Frank Lloyd Wright, viewing the architect's eagerness to venture into new territory as a point of departure for exploring the creative process and product.

UTRF selects thought leaders who reach beyond the expected topics of Frank Lloyd Wright and Unity Temple to examine progressive ideas in the arts, culture and society. Speakers are selected not only for their ability to draw a diverse audience and present compelling ideas for the public's consideration, but for their capacity to challenge their listeners and stir lively discussion and debate.

BOOKS

To purchase books, call the UTRF office at 708-383-8873. Shipping and handling costs will be added to your total.


Order your copy of David M. Sokol's 2008 book The Noble Room: The Inspired Conception and Tumultuous Creation of Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple. $22.95 plus shipping. The author has poured more than 20 years of research into The Nobel Room and has uncovered a dramatic story -- much of which turns out to be at odds with Wright's own description of the process. The story of the tumultuous, chaotic creation of a modern masterpiece comes to life in The Noble Room. Sokol, Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois, has generously donated all author royalties to Unity Temple Restoration Foundation, to aid in the restoration of this masterpiece. An eloquent foreword by Sidney K. Robinson discusses Wright's growth as an architect during the process of designing Unity Temple.

A Great Gift: Pat Cannon's new book Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple: A Good Time Place, with stunning photos by James Caulfield. $24.95 plus shipping. Cannon's new book, published by Pomegranate in 2009, provides an intimate tour of this beloved building. Cannon discussed the history of Unity Temple, from Wright's design proposals to its role today as a National Historic Landmark. More than 45 of Caulfield's artful color photographs, along with historic photographs and floor plans, are featured. This book celebrates the ingenuity of a master architect whose vision is evident in every element of Unity Temple.

Listen to "New Yorker" architecture critic Paul Goldberger's "Break the Box" talk, recorded at Unity Temple on March 26, 2009.
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