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SUMMARY:Virtual Artist Discussion with Justin Gauthier
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our artist discussion about their work and who they are as artists. There will be a live Q&A at the end of each discussion.\nJustin Gauthier – A proud citizen of the Menominee (Omāēqnomenēw) Nation of Wisconsin\, writer/actor Justin “Jud” Eagle Gauthier studied at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe\, New Mexico\, where he earned an M.F.A. in screenwriting. Jud provides audiences across the nation a wholly unique worldview as an indigenous cultural ambassador with undeniable pop culture acuity. Jud would like to say wāēwāēnan (thank you) to all his family\, friends\, cast mates\, crew\, and audiences for helping him to become a better storyteller.\n_______________\n\nThis is a free virtual discussion series open to our members\, friends\, and visitors. As we continue to work on developing more programs\, please consider donating to the museum. https://mitchellmuseum.org/donate/\nWe want to thank each one of our featured artists as well as our sponsor. This artist’s program was generously funded in part by Evanston Arts Council.\nFor more information about this program\, please contact: info@mitchellmuseum.org\n(847) 475-1030 | www.mitchellmuseum.org/events/
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SUMMARY:WBEZ Presents: Open Mic Night in Ukrainian Village
DESCRIPTION:Join Anna and other WBEZ reporters on Thursday\, August 11 for an open mic night at the EZ Inn in Ukrainian Village. \n\n\n______________ \n\n\n\nWhen Russia invaded Ukraine earlier this year\, thousands of Chicagoans with ties to Ukraine began to gather\, mourning as a collective\, reaching out for communal support and seeking respite from the painful news. They also rallied\, exclaiming solidarity with the Ukrainian resistance from 5\,000 miles away. \nWBEZ reporter Anna Savchenko\, who is Ukrainian\, bore witness to the rallies as both a compatriot and a Chicago journalist. She’s shed light on local stories of heartache and sources of hope. And more stories are on the way. \nJoin Anna and other WBEZ reporters on Thursday\, August 11 for an open mic night at the EZ Inn in Ukrainian Village. All are welcome to attend\, and anyone with a personal connection to the war in Ukraine is welcome to share their story\, whether it’s long or short. Ready to share yours? Click here to fill out our participation form in advance.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/wbez-presents-open-mic-night-in-ukrainian-village/
LOCATION:EZ Inn\, 921 North Western Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Author Discussion with Levi Rickert
DESCRIPTION:Author Discussion and Q&A with Journalist and Founder of Native News Online Levi Rickert \n\n\n_______________ \n\n\n\nJoin us on Thursday\, August 18th at 6:00 p.m. as we welcome Journalist and Founder of Native News Online Levi Rickert to the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian. We invite you to this in-person conversation and Q&A to celebrate Rickert’s work and the release of his first book Visions of a Better Indian Country: One Potawatomi Editor’s Opinions. \n______ \nLevi Rickert\, a citizen of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation\, is a Native American journalist\, who founded Native News Online in February 2011. \nSince then\, Native News Online\, with over three million readers who come to its website annually\, has become one of the most read daily Native American publications in the country. In October 2020\, he co-founded Tribal Business News. \nSince the beginning of Native News Online\, Rickert has covered stories on dozens of Indian reservations\, White House tribal nations conferences and congressional hearings in Washington\, D.C.\, and events throughout Indian Country. \nWith a social media following of over 500\,000\, Rickert has become a strong voice in Indian Country and is often called upon by other media outlets as an expert to discuss American Indian affairs. \nWhile an author with essays in three books\, his first book Visions of a Better Indian Country: One Potawatomi Editor’s Opinions was published by Indian Country Media\, in April 2022. \n________________ \nThis intimate conversation with Rickert is free for Mitchell Museum Members and $10 for non-members. Admission for Native citizens is always free. Tickets can be purchased in advance or onsite. \nFor more information about this program\, please contact: info@mitchellmuseum.org | (847) 475-1030 | www.mitchellmuseum.org/events/
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/author-discussion-with-levi-rickert/
LOCATION:Mitchell Museum of the American Indian\, 3001 central street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Riddim Rite of Passage: A Sound Activation with Ajmal 'Mas Man' Millar
DESCRIPTION:Artist Ajmal ‘Mas Man’ Millar will facilitate a participatory sound activation referencing his Trinidadian heritage. \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nWe invite you to join us with artist Ajmal ‘Mas Man’ Millar for a special rite of passage participatory sound activation using found metal\, which the artist uses often within their practice. Traditionally\, rites of passages have functioned as a critical tool of individual rejuvenation and cultural interconnection. \nAjmal’s use of metal within this program is inspired by and symbolic of the ‘riddim section’\, which is specifically linked to African diaspora percussions. \nEach participant is encouraged to bring found metal (without sharp edges) that they have access to. The session will encompass: \n– Introductions and group welcome where each participant will share their found objects with the group \n– Several exercises to build cognition\, individuality\, improvisation\, and harmony. \n– Ajmal will also provide a variety of metal rods and wooden sticks used to strike the metal\, thus collectively producing waves of sound in the likeness of steel drums. \n***The session will be sonically recorded\, and video documented.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/riddim-rite-of-passage-a-sound-activation-with-ajmal-mas-man-millar/
LOCATION:South Side Community Art Center\, 3831 S. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60653\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art Talk: "Gunnar Widforss\, Painter of the National Parks"
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Alan Petersen\n\nThrough the Roaring Twenties and the first half of the Great Depression\, the Swedish-born landscape painter Gunnar Widforss (1879-1934) focused his discerning eye and passionate energy on the national parks of the American West. Due to Widforss’ untimely death at only age 55\, and because the rise of modernism in the early-twentieth century consigned many highly skilled realistic painters to obscurity\, Widforss’ legacy is largely unknown today. The amiable Swede led a bohemian life in search of beautiful and challenging landscapes to paint. Widforss dressed formally as he worked and always attracted wonder-struck onlookers when he painted in Yosemite Valley\, on the rim of Grand Canyon\, and the other locations he favored in the national parks. Park Service friends such as Ansel Hall and Stephen Mather\, as well as tourists\, marveled at the accuracy of his painting and the compelling way in which he was able to capture the dramatic landscapes. Widforss never resorted to sentimental or romanticized depictions\, so prevalent in depictions of western subjects. He very well may be viewed as one of the greatest artists to paint the West and his obscurity is a paradox. The story of Widforss’ life and work is one of great triumph in realistic painting\, and the tragedy of his anonymity and death is a captivating story of a Swedish expatriate who fell in love with the American landscape.\n\nToday\, Widforss’ work is known only to a small number of dedicated collectors\, the descendants of his family and friends\, and those who discover his gem-like paintings when they visit the national parks he depicted.\n\nCurator and author Alan Petersen has been uncovering Widforss’ fascinating story. He has published a catalogue raisonné of Widforss’ works and is working on a monograph on the artist. The catalogue raisonné is available online at gunnarwidforss.org.\n\nAlan Petersen\, Curator of Fine Arts for the Museum of Northern Arizona\, worked on the South Rim of Grand Canyon for three years before moving to Flagstaff to attend NAU in 1980. Alan has curated exhibitions of work by such notable artists as Gunnar Widforss\, Joella Jean Mahoney\, Mary-Russell Ferrell Colton\, Merrill Mahaffey\, Bruce Aiken\, Ed Mell\, and Curt Walters\, among many others.\n\nAlan recently published the Gunnar Widforss Catalogue Raisonné (2020) and continues his work on a monograph on Widforss’ life and art. In 2018\, he co-curated an exhibition of the artist’s work in collaboration with the Ljunbergmuseet in Sweden.\nBefore retiring\, Alan taught art history\, drawing\, and courses pertaining to the Colorado\nPlateau region at Coconino Community College in Flagstaff since 1992. His own art work explores the sources of uranium in Grand Canyon.\n\nThis is a free event with fika for sale.\nTo make a reservation please email museum@samac.org or call 773.782.8111
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/art-talk-gunnar-widforss-painter-of-the-national-parks/
LOCATION:Swedish American Museum\, 5211 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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SUMMARY:Youth Mural Unveiling & Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening packed with exciting unveilings of new experiences at the Mitchell Museum! \nThis premium event is open to the public. Admission is free for Mitchell Museum members and Tribal Citizens; $25 for non-members. Be among the first to witness the unveiling of our new mural and meet the 9 young artists that created it. The mural is part of a collaboration with St. Kateri Youth Circle\, a non-profit that provides programming on Native American values and traditions for Native youth in the Chicago area. We will also be revealing our new online exhibit that highlights the exceptional children’s books Atika’s Medicine and I’m Not A Costume by author Maria Des Jarlait (Arikara\, Ojibwe)\, who will also be on hand to share her stories and sign copies of her books for attendees.    \nThe evening will also include food catered by Native American Foods and casual tours of our new Indigenous Medicine Garden as well as our Collections!   \nWe are excited to announce two new perks for our all our members: Exclusive member walking tours and checking out books from our library!   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n_______________\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNot a member yet? Our annual museum memberships start at just $40. You can find more information about member benefits here. \nFor more information about this program\, please contact: info@mitchellmuseum.org | (847) 475-1030 | www.mitchellmuseum.org/events/
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/youth-mural-unveiling-open-house/
LOCATION:Mitchell Museum of the American Indian\, 3001 central street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Swedish Family Fun Fest
DESCRIPTION:Family Fun Fest\n\n\n\nSaturday\, Aug. 27\, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.\nIn the Museum Parking Lot\n\n\nFamily Fun Fest returns to the Swedish American Museum parking lot from 11-2 on Saturday\, Aug. 27. Come enjoy Swedish-themed games\, activities\, crafts\, snacks\, prizes\, and a raffle as we celebrate the end of summer and the start of the new school year. Activities at the Family Fest are FREE\, with donations appreciated.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/swedish-family-fun-fest/
LOCATION:Swedish American Museum Parking Lot\, 5201 N Ashland Ave\, Chicago\, Ch60640
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals and Fairs,Talks and Gatherings
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