CHICAGO LEGACY BUSINESS: Preservation Chicago and Goodman Theater present “Chicago Legacy Business Panel Discussion ” Saturday, September 27

Manny’s Deli at 141 S. Jefferson Street in Chicago. Since 1942. Photo credit: Manny’s Deli
Old Fashioned Donuts at 11248 S Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Since 1972. Photo credit: Ward Miller / Preservation Chicago

Preservation Chicago and Goodman Theater present

Chicago Legacy Business Ice Cream Social and Legacy Business Panel Discussion

Saturday, September 27 at 6:00pm followed by the play at 7:30pm

The Goodman’s Alice Center, 170 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60601

Join Manny’s Deli, Old Fashioned Donuts, and Clark-Devon Hardware and hear stories from some our cities’ most precious, authentic and beloved businesses, while enjoying the iconic flavors of Rainbow Cone and Old-Fashioned Donuts.

After the discussion, stay for the play Ashland Avenue staring Chicago’s Francis Guinan (The Cherry Orchard) and Emmy Award-nominee Jenna Fischer (The Office). A new play asks what happens when we step outside of our parents’ footsteps to follow our heart

$20 tickets to the Ice Cream Social only (no ticket to the Ashland Avenue performance included)

$80 all-inclusive combo ticket, enter the code “ICECREAM” in the Have a code? field prior to selecting tickets.

Link for more information and to purchase tickets.

Goodman Theatre to celebrate Chicago legacy businesses, inspired by play “Ashland Avenue”, Adam Harrington, CBS News Chicago, 9/17/25