Doorways Of Chicago Press & Book Signing Events
March 9 : Midwest Living Magazine Feature
Read the full feature article written by author Amy Bizzarri here: This Photographer Has Captured 144 Stunning Chicago Doorways—And Published Them All in a Book
March 19 : Trope Publishing Journal Post
Read the journal post Meet Ronnie Frey Of Doorways Of Chicago
March 29 : Northwest Indiana Times Feature
BOOK: Author reveals doors to Chicago’s history
April 20 : Trope Publishing Journal Post
Read the journal post Three Doors With Ronnie Frey
April 28: NBC Chicago Today TV Segment
Watch the segment here: Doorways Of Chicago on NBC Today
May 5: WGN Chicago Live TV Segment
Watch the segment here: Doorways Of Chicago Book Feature on WGN Spotlight Chicago
May 6 – Stories From The 78 with Tom Barnas – Podcast
Watch here: Doorways of Chicago: Exploring Hidden Architecture Across 40 Neighborhoods
May 8: Sustaining Creativity Podcast Interview – Denver, CO
Check out my interview on Marika Reisberg’s Podcast, Sustaining Creativity wherever you listen to your podcasts.
May 8: Official Book Launch & Signing
Fine Arts Building Studio C (3rd floor)
410 S Michigan Ave – Chicago
6pm – 7pm Free And Open To Public
Moderated by Chase Vondran @explorewithchase
Hosted by Trope Publishing and Exile In Bookville
Get Tickets Here
May 13 – Radisson Blu Aqua Tower Hotel: Artist In Residence Launch/Book Signing
5pm – 7pm (by invitation)
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago announces its 2026 Artist-in-Residence with photographer Ronnie Frey, marking the program’s first residency of the year. On view from May 13 through November 15, 2026, the exhibition showcases Frey’s distinct perspective on Chicago’s architectural landscape –capturing both iconic landmarks and overlooked details through his celebrated Doorways of Chicago series.
May 14 – Hinsdale Historical Society Book Signing
7 pm (sold out)
May 15 – Barbara’s Books Book Signing
Macys (lower level)
111 N. State Street – Chicago
6 – 7 pm Open to public
(books will need to be purchased from Barbara’s Books in order to be signed at this event).
Event Link
May 16 – Driehaus Museum Book Signing
50 E. Erie St – Chicago
2pm – 4 pm – Murphy Auditorium – Open to Public
(books will need to be purchased from the Driehaus Museum in order to be signed at this event)
Event Link
May 21 – Bookends & Beginnings Bookstore Book Signing
1620 Orrington Ave, Evanston IL 60201
6 pm – 7 pm Open To Public
Free RSVP here
(books will need to be purchased from Bookends & Beginnings in order to be signed at this event)
May 22: The Creator Passport Podcast Podcast Interview – Ventura, CA
Check out my podcast interview with Stephen & Giselle Jiroch here: You don’t need a crazy niche to become a successful creator
May 28 – Renaissance Tile & Bath Book Signing (by invitation)
June/July Issue Chicago Magazine featuring Doorways Of Chicago
Read the feature article here: Doorways Of Chicago
June 2: WGN Chicago Morning News TV Segment
Watch the segment here: Doorways Of Chicago
June 21: CBS Jump Start With Jackie Segment
7;45 am – will highlight my Artist-In- Residence exhibit at Radisson Blu Aqua Tower
July 7 – Union League Club Luncheon & Book Signing
65 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604
11:30 am – 1:30 pm Members Only
August 5 – The Arts Club Of Chicago Salon with Book Talk & Signing
11:30 am – 1:30 pm Members Only
September 9 – Friends Of American Writers Book Talk & Signing
at Fortnightly
11:30 am – 2:00 pm Members Only
September 16 – Wilmette Library Book Talk on Zoom (Armchair Travels)
7 pm – 8 pm Register Here
October 4 – Chicago Humanities Northwestern University Walking Tours
Tours Start at Northwestern University Cahn Auditorium:
11:30 am SOLD OUT
2:15 pm SOLD OUT
5:15 pm SOLD OUT
October 10 – Drawing Room Gallery Book Talk & Signing – Three Oaks, MI
Information Coming Soon
October 13 – Chicago Public Library Foundation Awards – 40th Anniversary
I will be one of 40 authors recognized for being one of Chicago’s cultural leaders and influential storytellers
5:30 – 9:00 pm – The UIC Dorin Forum
Get Tickets Here
October 14 – Oak Park Library Book Talk and Signing
6:30 pm – Main Library Veterans Room. Register for free here
October 17 & 18 – Open House Chicago Book Signing in the Fine Arts Building
I will be in my studio #424 both days 10 am – 5 pm for open studio days as part of the Chicago Architecture Center’s Open House Chicago Tour
November 4 – Women’s Association Fundraising Luncheon and Market
I will be one of 4 vendors for this event with my books, prints and greeting cards
Information Coming Soon
November 4 – LaGrange Historical Society Book Talk and Signing
Get $10 tickets here
7:00 – 8:00 pm
November 7 – Chicago Humanities University Of Chicago Walking Tours
Tours Start at Mandel Hall:
12:15 pm SOLD OUT
3:15 pm SOLD OUT
November 14 & 15 – Randolph Street Market
I will be one of the vendors for this event with my books, prints and greeting cards
December 2 – Evanston Library Book Talk and Signing
Information Coming Soon
December 3 – Oldtown Triangle Association Book Talk & Signing
Information Coming Soon
December 5 – Driehaus Museum Holiday Market
Information Coming Soon
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Please check back here as additional book signing events are currently being scheduled, with dates to be announced soon. For questions or to inquire about hosting a book signing event, please contact [email protected]
