Lectures on Tap - Music, Magic, M**der: Chicago's Most Fascinating Building
Schedule
Tue Feb 10 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
River North | Chicago, IL
About this Event
📍 Location: Exact address given in confirmation email
📚 Lecture: "Music, Magic, M**der: Chicago's Most Fascinating Building"
🎤 Speaker: Keir Graff
Join us for an enthralling evening with author Keir Graff as he unveils the captivating history of Chicago's Fine Arts Building, a place that has witnessed the creation of countless artistic works—and even a M**der or two.
Located at 410 South Michigan Avenue, this storied building is home to musicians, painters, violin makers, and a delightful mix of other creatives. Keir will share contemporary photographs and rare historical images, narrating the most memorable tales of this cultural treasure that has defied the odds over the years. As a tenant of the building, Graff offers a unique perspective on its rich legacy, where music fills the halls and the sound of manually operated elevators echoes through time.
Keir Graff is a prolific author of thrillers, mysteries, and nonfiction for adults, as well as adventure novels for younger readers. His recent works include Chicago’s Fine Arts Building: Music, Magic, and M**der and more. He is also the cofounder of the popular literary gathering, Publishing Cocktails.
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the intriguing stories behind this unique landmark!
Get a drink, connect, and learn at Lectures on Tap! 🙌
Agenda
6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.
6:55 PM – Host introduction
7:00 PM – Lecture begins
7:45 PM – Audience Q&A
8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round
8:30 PM – Wrap up.
Where is it happening?
River North, River North, Chicago, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 39.19



















