Dive into the world of 16th century Europe with a UChicago faculty member as your guide! Professor Ada Palmer of the UChicago History Department is a renowned historian of the Renaissance, award-winning science fiction and fantasy author, and dedicated collector of period costumes.
Professor Palmer offers a day of immersion in Renaissance culture and fashion for a group of 8-10 people in honor of Court’s production of The Lion in Winter. This package includes:
- A private interpretative tour of rarely displayed 16th-century artworks and artifacts in the Smart Museum’s vaults.
- A curated array of Renaissance costumes to be worn by the guests as they enjoy cocktails and dinner at a Hyde Park restaurant, and a performance of The Lion in Winter
Professor Palmer will work individually with guests to select unique period looks for men and women varied by status and season.
Courtesy of Ada Palmer.
To be arranged for a mutually agreed upon date during Court’s production of The Lion in Winter in Oct – Nov, 2023.
Estimated Retail Value: $1,000
Tickets available for purchase. Please contact Cara Peterson at 773-834-5293 or cpeters2@uchicago.edu to join us.