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Train buffs–train buffs are a dime a dozen. But high-speed-train buffs, they’re different. If you’re one of them, the Illinois High Speed Rail Association has a luncheon for you. High Speed Rail: Building a Midwest Coalition features the manager of the transportation division of the Illinois Commerce Commission talking about the train’s prospects and starts at noon at the Holiday Inn in Evanston, at 1501 Sherman. Admission is $20. There are also other programs on high-speed trains from 9 to noon and 1 to 3 at the same place; a pass to all of those is just $5. Call 743-2840 or 856-0655, ext. 226, for more.
More than 100 drawings, floor plans, and models for no less than 72 houses designed by Chicago architects (some recently built, others under construction) are included in Turn of the Century Home, a six-week exhibit with accompanying programs at the Renaissance Society, 5811 S. Ellis. The exhibit kicks off today at 4 with a short lecture, “The Geography of Home,” by Akiko Busch, an architectural writer and a contributing editor to Metropolis magazine, and a panel discussion featuring architects Julie Hacker, Ben Nicholson, George Pappageorge, and Kathryn Quinn. Those events take place at the U. of C.’s Swift Hall, 1025 E. 58th St. Then there’s an opening reception for the show from 5 to 7 at the society. Admission to everything is free. Regular viewing hours are 10 to 4 Tuesday through Friday and noon to 4 Saturday and Sunday. Call 702-8670 for details.
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