At issue is an Old Town condominium known as the Glasner Studio, once a party house for industrialist Rudolph Glasner. From 1928 to 1932, it was a colony where artists would stay in exchange for working to rehab the building.
“It’s beautifully intact,” said Tim Samuelson, Chicago Cultural Historian emeritus. Edgar Miller “worked on it over a long period of time, so it’s like a museum of his development.”
Thursday, May 13
The Miami Beach Botanical Garden celebrates Haitian Heritage Month with a special edition of its Garden After Dark series on Thursday. The open-air show features the rhythmic sounds of Miami-based band
Arozé Twoubadou, performing a blend of Haitian folk music with danceable kompa. Also on the bill: WDNA s
Brainville cohost DJ Kumi. Light bites and drinks will be available for purchase; just bring along a blanket and/or chairs for comfortable viewing.
6 p.m. Thursday, at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach; 305-673-7256; mbgarden.org. Tickets cost $25 via eventbrite.com.
Olivia McAuley
Friday, May 14