Music

6018North

6018North's programming involves experimental musical performances and sound installations. Because the first-floor walls are down to the studs, performances can be experienced from the former living room, sitting room, dining room, and kitchen.

Cuneo Mansion and Gardens

The ballroom, also called the music room, hosted many a festive event at the Cuneo Mansion. Music was provided by the 1904 Steinway art-case piano. Gilded and decorated with hand-painted motifs and portraits of famous composers throughout history, the piano was made for Julia Cuneo’s mother, a concert pianist.

The Ernest Hemingway Birthplace

Ernest Hemingway’s mother, Grace Hall Hemingway, was an accomplished opera singer and composer. She took music students in the home’s parlor and later from a music room of her own.

Evanston History Center at the Charles Gates Dawes House

In addition to his political career, Dawes was an accomplished musician and composer who played the flute and piano. His Melody in A Major was composed in this house and achieved widespread popularity. In 1951 lyrics were added and it became the song “It’s All in the Game,” which ranks 38th in Billboard’s All-Time Top 100.

Glessner House

John Glessner was a founding guarantor and long-time trustee of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Together with his wife Frances, they provided significant financial support to the organization and friendship to the first conductors, Theodore Thomas and Frederick Stock, and welcomed many of the leading musicians in the world into their home.

National Public Housing Museum

From Klezmer to Hip-Hop, Country to Latin Rock, the music that has emerged from public housing projects represents a range of popular sounds that have expanded our idea of American culture and American identity. In the REC Room, listen to music and explore the history of music in public housing.