Movie Stars and Chicago Murals
Tue, Apr 22
|World Virtual Tours
Explore the lives of three celebrities via massive murals in Chicago
Time and Location
Apr 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT
World Virtual Tours
About
With the help of HD video, this virtual tour with Kelli takes you to massive murals in three Chicago neighborhoods.
The first mural is devoted to Dolly Parton: singer, songwriter, actress, LGBTQ+ icon, and philanthropist. While there, we'll chat briefly about Parton's 1992 romantic comedy Straight Talk, filmed in Chicago. The second mural celebrates Robin Williams, born in Chicago in 1951. Once we arrive, we'll take a moment to analyze the artwork before heading to the actor-comedian's childhood home. The third mural depicts film producer Quincy Jones, who survived a "rough and scary” upbringing in Chicago. We'll also visit Jones' childhood home in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood. NOTE: Due to the violent nature of Jones' backstory, this segment of the virtual tour may not be appropriate for children