Lee Bey is architecture critic for the Chicago Sun-Times. He is also a member of the Sun-Times editorial board, where he writes editorials on city governance, neighborhood development, politics and urban planning. Bey is the author of the much-praised book Southern Exposure: The Overlooked Architecture of Chicago’s South Side (Northwestern University Press, 2019), which showcases his architectural photography and…

Jonas Friddle is a singer, songwriter and Old-Time banjo player whose songs have received The John Lennon Songwriting Award, First Place in the Great American Song Contest and a nomination for Album of the Year in the Independent Music Awards. His tunes bear the marks of a musician who has done his time in pub…

Chris Cecil Jr. currently serves at Visit Indy, where he works bring events to Indianapolis. In addition, Chris is actively involved in various community initiatives including as a Board Member for the prestigious Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library. With his interpersonal skills, education, and diverse range of community involvements, he will present a program as…