August is upon us in Chicago but summer’s just starting to heat up. And what better way to soak up the day’s rays and warm, balmy nights than on the city’s most coveted rooftops? From our very own eleventh-floor deck at One Two Pru to the rooftop restaurant and bar at Cindy’s (just steps away […]
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How Art is Redefining Chicago’s Urban Landscape
There’s no doubt that art has a distinctly special way of bringing people together. It satiates our innate need for self expression and exploration; it allows us to broach topics that are otherwise difficult to discuss; and, above all, it transcends the political, social and cultural boundaries that have come to define modern society. Simply […]
Opt Outside: What to Expect This Summer in Chicago
We can all feel it in the air — it’s summer in Chicago again, and this one is made even more special by our city’s steady reopening after a largely dormant past year. Now’s the time to take to the outdoors again and experience all the action the city has to offer. Aside from our […]
What Gallery Guichard’s One Two Pru Exhibition Means for the Future of Multicultural Artists
This year, One Two Pru has partnered with Bronzeville’s renowned Gallery Guichard to present African Diaspora: Chicago, a lobby exhibit that tells underrepresented narratives of Chicago’s robust diasporic history, from our city’s rich music culture to our journey through an isolating pandemic. The groundbreaking exhibition places the work of local diasporic artists right into the […]
Q&A with the Artistic Power Couple Behind Gallery Guichard
One Two Pru’s breathtaking lobby art exhibition, African Diaspora: Chicago, is a rich site of artistic connection between local artists of color and the public of Chicago — and was made possible by a very special name in the Chicago art scene. Andre and Frances Guichard lead Gallery Guichard, known for its leading presence in […]
The One Two Pru Guide to the Millennium Art Festival 2021
Right outside our doors, there’s a certain excitement abuzz in the air. In a matter of days, the streets on our block will be rife with vibrant color, alluring sculptural forms and the creative spirit of art lovers. That’s because returning this upcoming weekend is Chicago’s beloved Millennium Art Festival — a three-day, award-winning art […]
The One Two Pru Guide to Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza, the long-awaited highlight of every Chicago summer, is back in full swing this August after its pandemic hiatus. This year, the legendary music festival is bringing to Grant Park the musical stylings of rock legends like Foo Fighters and Journey, chart-topping rap from Megan Thee Stallion and Post Malone, and the voices of rising […]
One Two Pru Lights Up the Chicago Skyline
If you’ve looked to the sky lately in the New Eastside, you may have noticed enchanting swaths of color emanating from One Two Pru’s soaring spot amongst the skyline. As a member of BOMA Chicago’s Illuminate Chicago Lighting Program, One Two Pru joins many of Chicago’s major high-rise buildings in lighting up their exteriors in […]
Just Sold: Two Works of Art from the “African Diaspora: Chicago” Exhibition
One Two Pru’s soulful art exhibition, African Diaspora: Chicago, has already sold two stunning mixed media paintings since debuting on May 28. Curated by Gallery Guichard, African Diaspora: Chicago has been making its mark on the city as a part of Chicago’s larger initiative to reopen through the arts. Our civic and personal identities are […]
One Two Pru Welcomes New Dining Establishment: Just Salad
This past May, One Two Pru welcomed its latest retail tenant Just Salad — an eatery dedicated to cultivating healthier lifestyles by serving wholesome food at an affordable price. Open in our Lake Street Lobby from Monday through Friday, Just Salad expands One Two Pru’s healthy dining options for on-site tenants and visitors alike, with […]