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
April 20 : Trope Publishing Journal Post
Read the journal post Three Doors With Ronnie Frey
April 28: NBC Chicago Today TV Segment
Watch my interview on NBC Chicago Today Show which will be airing in the afternoon on April 28, 2026
April 30: The Creator Passport Podcast Interview – Ventura, CA
Check out my podcast interview with Stephen & Giselle Jiroch, The Creator Passport on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Publishing Date TBD
May 5: WGN Chicago Live TV Segment
Watch my live interview on Chicago’s WGN Station which will air sometime between 1-2 pm on May 5, 2026
May 5: Sustaining Creativity Podcast Interview – Denver, CO
Check out my interview on Marika Reisberg’s Podcast, Sustaining Creativity wherever you listen to your podcasts. May 5, 2026
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
Mid May – Doorways Of Chicago Feature in Chicago Magazine’s June/July Issue
More details coming soon
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 28 – Renaissance Tile & Bath Book Signing
(by invitation)
July 7 – Union League Club Luncheon & Book Signing
65 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604
11:30 am – 1:30 pm Members Only
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Sandmeyers Bookstore Book Signing (Printers Row) – TBD open to public
Stories From The 78 with Tom Barnas – Podcast interview TBD
LaGrange Historical Society Book Signing – TBD
The Arts Club Of Chicago Book Signing – TBD
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]
Ronnie Frey
Passionate about architecture and better living through beautiful design, Ronnie Frey is the photographer behind Doorways of Chicago and the principal of Frey Design.