Wright housewalk gives fans rare access

April 28, 2012 at 3:36PM

The Frank Lloyd Wright housewalk in Oak Park, Ill., always draws a crowd for rare tours of private homes designed by the famed architect and his contemporaries. This year's tour, on June 2, features nine private homes, three designed by Wright: the William G. Fricke House (1901), the Oscar B. Balch House (1911) and the William E. Martin House (1903). Three Wright-designed public buildings will also be showcased: Unity Temple, the Robie House and Wright's home. Tickets: $85 for Wright Preservation Trust members; $100 for nonmembers. 1-877-848-3559; www.GoWright.org. KATHLEEN CLONTS

Starwood rolls out 'Birth Year' discounts Starwood Hotels and Resorts properties, which include Sheraton and Westin, are offering a Pay Your Birth Year promotion. Pay the regular rate for the first night and your birth year for the second night (for example, $55 if born in 1955; taxes extra). Some participating properties are also offering a third night at the special rate. Restrictions vary, and not all properties are participating. Some luxury properties are charging $100 plus birth year. The promotion ends Dec. 31. Info: 1-877-782-0108 (request code NBR); www.starwoodpromos.com/payyourbirthyear.

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