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SUMMARY:ONLINE LUNCH & LEARN: “THE ESCAPE ARTIST”
DESCRIPTION:In April 1944\, Rudolf Vrba became the first Jew ever known to engineer his own escape from Auschwitz and make his way to freedom. He did it to reveal the truth of the death camp to the world\, and to warn the last Jews of Europe what fate awaited them at the end of the railway line. \nAgainst all odds\, he and his fellow escapee Fred Wetzler climbed mountains\, crossed rivers\, and narrowly missed German bullets until they had smuggled out the first full account of Auschwitz the world had ever seen: a forensically detailed report that would eventually reach Franklin Roosevelt\, Winston Churchill\, and the Pope. In the end\, Vrba helped save 200\,000 lives\, but he never stopped believing it could have been so many more. \nDon’t miss our program with award-winning journalist and author Jonathan Freedland as he presents his new book about Rudolf Vrba’s incredible story\, The Escape Artist: The Man Who Broke Out of Auschwitz to Warn the World. \nMembers: Free; Non-Members: $5.00
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/online-lunch-learn-the-escape-artist/
LOCATION:Illinois Holocaust Museum\, 9603 Woods Drive\, Skokie\, IL\, 60077\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Saturday in the Library with Theresa: Paul Henry
DESCRIPTION:Join IAHC historian Theresa Choske for a program about Belfast artist Paul Henry\, as part of our “Saturday in the Library with Theresa” series. Trained in Belfast and Paris\, Henry is best know for his sketches of the people\, scenes and landscapes of western Ireland. “Launching the Currach\,” “Lakeside Cottages\,” and “The Watcher” are some of his familiar paintings.\nThe presentation will be in the Library at the Irish American Heritage Center from 3:00pm to 5:00pm\, Saturday November 7th. There is a $5 suggested donation at the door.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/saturday-in-the-library-with-theresa-paul-henry/
LOCATION:Irish American Heritage Center\, 4626 N. Knox Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60630\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: The Work of Composer Tan Dun
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to partner with the Chicago Philharmonic and the Chinese Fine Arts Society for a free event centered on Chinese-American composer Tan Dun’s work! This panel discussion is in advance of the January 14 concert featuring the North American Premiere of Tan Dun’s Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra (Yi2) with Sharon Isbin. \nLeading the discussion is multi-Grammy Award winning classical guitarist Sharon Isbin\, who commissioned Yi2 and worked extensively with Tan Dun. Rising star cello virtuoso Joshua Roman\, who will perform Tan Dun’s Crouching Tiger Concerto\, also joins. The conversation will be moderated by Chicago Philharmonic Artistic Director Scott Speck. \nAlso featured is a performance from the Sound of Wishes Guzheng Ensemble. \nThe January 7 panel discussion is a free event with limited spaces. Reserve your spot here. \nTo purchase tickets to our January 14 concert at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance\, click here. \nDate: Saturday\, January 7\, 2023\nTime: 2:00 – 4:00pm CT\nVenue: Chinese American Museum of Chicago\nAddress: 238 W 23rd St\, Chicago\, IL 60616
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/panel-discussion-the-work-of-composer-tan-dun/
LOCATION:Chinese-American Museum of Chicago\, 238 W. 23rd St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Scottish American History Forum
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Anglo-Scottish Borders – Violence\, Custom and Laws Broken \nPresenter: Professor Cynthia J. Neville\, PhD\, FRHistS\, FSAScot\, Professor Emeritus at Dalhousie University in Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, and Adjunct Professor\, Department of History\, University of Guelph\, Canada \n  \nThis event is complimentary. To attend\, please RSVP below or email jacksanders@chicagoscots.org.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/scottish-american-history-forum-4/
LOCATION:IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:LaSalle Street at a Crossroads
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual roundtable conversation exploring ideas for a renewed LaSalle Street corridor\, which currently finds itself at a crossroads. How does an austere financial district transform into a vibrant 24-hour neighborhood\, and who will call this neighborhood home? \nIn many ways\, the fate of the LaSalle Street corridor and the broader downtown are intertwined. If the most viable future for downtown is flexible adaptation to a mix of uses\, there is no better place to test this hypothesis than along this iconic office corridor. Recognizing this\, the City of Chicago recently launched a planning initiative for a reimagined LaSalle Street\, freeing up all-important tax increment financing (TIF) and inviting development proposals. \nHowever\, there are questions about the challenges LaSalle Street must overcome: namely\, what is the prescription for its aging building stock? Will tax incentives be sufficient to spark investment in complex residential conversions and protection of the corridor’s landmark architecture? And how central is a redesign and greening of the public realm to LaSalle’s long-term success or failure? Our roundtable of leading local experts in planning\, design and real estate sets out to find answers.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/lasalle-street-at-a-crossroads/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Online Events,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:The Chicago River and Lake Michigan: Confused Waters
DESCRIPTION:Through the years\, the land and water around Chicago have been radically altered. In 1900\, the river was reversed. Meanwhile\, Michigan Avenue by Grant Park used to be lakefront property! Join us for a virtual presentation as we explore the ebb and flow of our celebrated lake and river. \nStanding at upper Wacker Drive and Columbus\, it’s always astonishing to remember that before 1803\, you would be wading in Lake Michigan. The modifications that have been made to the Chicago River have included dredging\, channeling\, damming\, tunneling\, legal decisions and breaching it at its South Branch headwaters to flow away from Lake Michigan. Likewise\, we have altered the shoreline of Lake Michigan and struggled with it as it fluctuated about six feet from a record low in 2013 to a record high in 2022. \nSpeaker: Kevin Griebenow \nKevin is a civil engineer with more than 25 years of experience inspecting and assessing the safety of dams. A CAC docent since 1993\, Kevin leads tours for guests of all ages. He has given presentations on structural engineering\, innovations in construction materials\, the construction and engineering feats of the 1893 World’s Fair and the design history of dams.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/the-chicago-river-and-lake-michigan-confused-waters/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Online Events,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Closing and Curator Talk
DESCRIPTION:The Waterloo Center for the Art (WCA)’s current exhibition will be closing on Wednesday\, December 28th. Join us for a Curator Talk about the exhibit in-person at HAMOC! Hear directly from WCA on the significance of the exhibit before it heads back to Iowa! \n 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/exhibition-closing-and-curator-talk/
LOCATION:Haitian American Museum of Chicago\, 4410 N Clark St\, Chicago\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:G-To-G Coaching Sessions: Marketing and Branding for Artists
DESCRIPTION:SSCAC is thrilled to partner with ILA Creative Studio for their G-to-G Coaching Sessions in a 3-part series of artist development resource workshops that intend to help close the gap of limited\, sustainable business resources\, specific to the needs of Black artists. \nEach session will is led by coaches and teaching artists who will provide insight on a specific topic\, with the intention of assisting Black artists to work toward achieving sustainability in their field. \nILA Creative Studio’s G-to-G Coaching Sessions are an opportunity for professional practicing artists (18+) to have space to learn and grow in their respective fields – led by a mentor or coach that provides specific insights on a specific topic. These sessions help to translate effective ways for Black artists to achieve sustainability in their fields. \nWe have some insights for you! \nSecond up\, “Marketing and Branding for Artists”\, led by Amanda Harth. Where she’ll cover all things branding\, marketing\, and art directing strategies for artists and creative entrepreneurs! \n\n\n\n\n\nAmanda Christine Harth is a teaching artist\, researcher\, and entrepreneur. She explores the origin stories of fashion’s subcultures and her findings are presented through exhibitions\, discussions\, and interactive workshops. She was born and raised on the Southside of Chicago in the West Pullman neighborhood. She studied fashion at the Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago and owned a clothing company that evolved into a resource for independent designers. \n“Connecting with people over the language of style and how others connect through garments has been a driving force behind my practice. My work is a constant study on the history of textiles and garments in underserved communities impacting change on a global economy. As my craft evolved I became more focused on the individuals in the garments and their stories. I want to create opportunities for people to connect and share their experiences with clothing.” \n\n\n\n\nWe’re excited to have Amanda and her expertise help guide you in the realm of marketing and branding\, for an afternoon of connecting and learning. \nVery limited spots are available. Stay tuned for our final workshop in January!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/g-to-g-coaching-sessions-marketing-and-branding-for-artists/
LOCATION:South Side Community Art Center\, 3831 S. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60653\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings,Workshops and Classes
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SUMMARY:NHM Virtual Book Club - The Minotaur Takes a Cigarette Break
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Hellenic Museum’s Virtual Book Club! \nIn December\, we will be discussing The Minotaur Takes a Cigarette Break by Steven Sherril. \n Book Club is free to join and meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7 PM CST via Zoom. \n  \nMore about The Minotaur Takes a Cigarette Break: \nFive thousand years out of the labyrinth\, the Minotaur finds himself in the American South\, living in a trailer park and working as a line cook at a steakhouse. No longer a devourer of human flesh\, the Minotaur is a socially inept\, lonely creature with very human needs. But over a two-week period\, as his life dissolves into chaos\, this broken and alienated immortal awakens to the possibility for happiness and to the capacity for love. \nSteven Sherrill is a graduate of UNC Charlotte and holds an MFA in poetry from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. The recipient of a NEA Fellowship for Fiction\, he has published four novels and one book of poetry. His debut novel\, The Minotaur Takes a Cigarette Break\, was published in the UK and translated into eight languages. Neil Gaiman selected it as one of six audiobooks to launch “Neil Gaiman Presents” for Audible.com. A prolific painter and nascent musician\, Sherrill is now a professor of English & Integrative Arts at Penn State Altoona.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/nhm-virtual-book-club-the-minotaur-takes-a-cigarette-break/
LOCATION:Online\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Online Events,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:12th Annual Benefit Gala 'Hope to the New Future'
DESCRIPTION:The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago (KCCoC) invites you to give a brief greeting at the 12th Annual Benefit Gala\, “Hope to the New Future.” The gala will be held on Thursday\, December 15\, 2022\, at the Chevy Chase Country Club in Wheeling\, Illinois with a cocktail reception at 5 p.m. and program beginning at 5:30 p.m. We hope you can join over 300 Korean Americans and friends of the Korean American community for this event. All proceeds will go towards Bisco renovation project. \n  \nPlease purchase your tickets today to reserve seats for you and your guests. We will welcome you and your guests at the registration table!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/12th-annual-benefit-gala-hope-to-the-new-future/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center of Chicago\, 9925 Capitol Dr\, Wheeling\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Bold Byzantine Women: Empress Theodora\, Anna Komnene\, and St. Kassia
DESCRIPTION:Join NHM Discussions as we explore the lives and legacies of three of the Byzantine Empire’s most influential figures: Empress Theodora\, Anna Komnene\, and St. Kassia. Theirs are stories of palace intrigue\, spiritual seeking\, and intellectual vibrancy. In the man’s world of the Byzantine Empire\, these three women left a legacy for us today.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/bold-byzantine-women-empress-theodora-anna-komnene-and-st-kassia/2022-12-13/
LOCATION:Online\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Online Events,Talks and Gatherings,Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T020923
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SUMMARY:ON-SITE BOOK & AUTHOR: “D-DAY GIRLS: THE SPIES WHO ARMED THE RESISTANCE\, SABOTAGED THE NAZIS\, AND HELPED WIN WORLD WAR II”
DESCRIPTION:A national bestseller\, D-Day Girls draws from recently declassified files\, diaries\, and oral histories to share a thrilling story about the remarkable women recruited by Winston Churchill’s elite spy agency. These female spies destroyed train lines\, ambushed Nazis\, plotted prison breaks\, and gathered crucial intelligence to pave the way for Allied victory. Don’t miss our program with author Sarah Rose as she discusses details from these remarkable women’s lives. \nReservations required.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/on-site-book-author-d-day-girls-the-spies-who-armed-the-resistance-sabotaged-the-nazis-and-helped-win-world-war-ii/
LOCATION:Illinois Holocaust Museum\, 9603 Woods Drive\, Skokie\, IL\, 60077\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221207T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221207T180000
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SUMMARY:The Greek Diner and the Making of American Cuisine
DESCRIPTION:In this hour-long class\, we will explore the history of the Greek diner and its profound influence on American food culture. On the eve of World War I\, Greek immigrants began buying up the diners abandoned by German Americans facing anti-German persecution brought on by the war. In these kitchens\, the new Greek owners would adapt traditional German travelers’ fare with a touch of the Mediterranean and a pinch of entrepreneurial spirit. The result: A truly American way of cooking and eating.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/the-greek-diner-and-the-making-of-american-cuisine/2022-12-07/
LOCATION:Online\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink,Member Events,Online Events,Talks and Gatherings,Workshops and Classes
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SUMMARY:South Side Season 3 Premiere Screening and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us the evening of Tuesday\, December 6th at the DuSable Museum for a special advance screening of the season three premiere episode of HBO Max’s South Side. The screening will be followed by an intimate conversation with series co-creators\, executive producers\, directors\, writers and cast Bashir Salahuddin and Diallo Riddle\, moderated by WBEZ’s Reset host Sasha-Ann Simons. \n  \nShot on-location in Chicago\, South Side follows Simon (Sultan Salahuddin) and K (Kareme Young)\, two enterprising best friends ready to take over the world as they hustle and dream their way through the Windy City – when they’re not too busy working as furniture repo men at the local Rent-T-Own. Featuring cunning cop Turner (Chandra Russell) and her clueless partner Goodnight (Bashir Salahuddin)\, flailing local politician Allen Gayle (Diallo Riddle)\, aspiring singer Stacy (Zuri Salahuddin)\, and an ever-expanding crew of real-life Chicago residents\, the series offers a glimpse at what it’s like to live on the South Side with humor and heart. \nSouth Side season three premieres on HBO Max this December. The show is created by Bashir Salahuddin\, Diallo Riddle and Sultan Salahuddin and produced by MTV Entertainment Studios. Bashir Salahuddin\, Diallo Riddle and Michael Blieden serve as executive producers. Tony Hernandez executive produces for JAX Media. Bola Fapohunda\, Kristyn Deignan and Tara Power are producers for MTV Entertainment Studios. \n  \n@WBEZChicago @SouthSideChi @SceneInBlack \n  \nThis event is free and open to the public on a first come\, first served basis. \n  \nRegistration is required but does not guarantee entry. We encourage you to arrive early. \n  \nBios – \n  \nBashir Salahuddin \nBashir Salahuddin is co-creator\, executive producer\, writer\, director and star of HBO Max’s comedy series South Side. He is an Emmy® nominee for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon\, a SAG Awards nominee for GLOW and an NAACP Image Awards winner for his work directing South Side. His recent acting credits include Top Gun: Maverick\, The Dropout\, Cyrano and Marriage Story. He is also co-creator\, executive producer and star of the variety comedy series Sherman’s Showcase on IFC\, for which he was nominated for a Critics Choice Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy. \n  \nDiallo Riddle \nAs an NAACP Image Award-winning director\, and Emmy® and WGA-nominated writer\, actor\, showrunner and producer\, not to mention moonlighting DJ\, Diallo Riddle has proven to be one of the most multi-faceted talents in the entertainment industry today. Riddle\, alongside his creative partner Bashir Salahuddin\, have launched many critically acclaimed hit projects over the years through their production company J30 Studios. And they’re just getting started… \n  \nIn addition to Sherman’s Showcase\, Riddle and Salahuddin created\, write and star in the HBO Max series South Side\, which is slated to debut season three this December. The show follows a rent-to-own business on the south side of Chicago (the Englewood neighborhood) and gives an authentic look into what life on the south side is all about. Seasons one and two of the series were met with critical acclaim; both are Certified Fresh with a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Vanity Fair writes “it’s that kind of sharp\, careful\, hyper local writing that makes South Side a joy.” Paste Magazine hails the show as “wild\, weird\, and 100% worth visiting\,” and Chicago Sun-Times calls it “a fearless\, unapologetic\, equal opportunity offender.” Riddle won his first NAACP Image Award in 2022 for his work directing the series. The show was also nominated at the 2022 Black Reel Awards for Television in the Outstanding Comedy Series category. \n  \n  \nCovid-19: Masks strongly recommended \nLimit: 2 tickets per order \nThis invitation is non-transferable
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/south-side-season-3-premiere-screening-and-conversation/
LOCATION:DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center\, 740 East 56th Place\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:The Greek-Turkish Conflict: 500 Years Ago and Yesterday
DESCRIPTION:Since the Greek state declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1821\, the Greek-Turkish conflict has in many ways defined the history of modern Greece. In this NHM Discussion\, we will explore the history of this conflict from the Ottoman Empire to the Balkans War to Cyprus. If you feel like you are missing the context for today’s current events\, this is the class for you.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/the-greek-turkish-conflict-500-years-ago-and-yesterday/2022-12-06/
LOCATION:Online\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Online Events,Talks and Gatherings,Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221203T220000
DTSTAMP:20260416T020923
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SUMMARY:Balzekas Museum Award Dinner Honoring "Saulute" Sunlight Children's Aid"
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture honors exceptional individuals who\, through their talents\, efforts\, and achievements\, have distinguished themselves and contributed to the betterment of humanity. The Award is the highest and longest-standing civic honor of its kind outside of Lithuania. The roster of former honorees includes civic and cultural leaders\, physicians\, artists\, scholars\, diplomats\, and even two Lithuanian Presidents. \nThis year\, the Award of Excellence will be presented to the Illinois-based charity “Saulutė” ~ Sunlight Children’s Aid for Lithuania and posthumously to the organization’s founder\, Mrs. Indrė Tijūnėlis. Born from her initiative\, vision\, and resolve\, Sunlight Children’s Aid has brought light to hundreds of Lithuania’s neediest children and raised over $4 million dollars to date\, thanks to the volunteers and donors who lent a hand along the way. Now in its thirtieth year with the next generation of leaders at its helm\, Sunlight Children’s Aid continues to grow and expand its reach to ensure that all Lithuania’s children thrive and achieve their fullest potential. \nThe Award dinner\, which is also the Museum’s annual fundraiser\, is a long-standing tradition and a much-anticipated social event of the calendar year. This year’s attendees will get a ‘behind-the-scenes’ viewing of notable objects in the Museum’s collections including recently acquired paintings\, as well as photographs\, films\, and documents ‘rediscovered’ during our digitization process. \nPlease join us on Saturday\, December 3\, 2022\, at 6 p.m. at the Balzekas Museum\, 6500 S. Pulaski Rd.\, Chicago\, as we celebrate Sunlight Children’s Aid\, its late founder\, and the tradition of honoring and preserving excellence at the Museum. Tickets are $135 per person and $225 for Patron Donors. Black tie attire is optional. R.S.V.P. by November 22. Everyone is warmly invited to attend! \n 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/balzekas-museum-award-dinner-honoring-saulute-sunlight-childrens-aid/
LOCATION:Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture\, 6500 South Pulaski Road\, Chicago\, IL\, 60629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221202T220000
DTSTAMP:20260416T020923
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SUMMARY:Leve'L 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) is celebrating its 10th Anniversary at its Annual Gala Fundraiser\, Leve’L 2022! \n“Leve’L” roughly translates to “Uplift” in Haitian Creole. Join us in uplifting the accomplishments of the museum over the past 10 years! This year will also be our first in-person Gala celebration since 2019. This memorable night will be filled with live music\, a silent auction\, and Haitian dinner! \n  \nMalcom X College \n1900 W Jackson Blvd\, Chicago \n6pm – 10pm \n  \nFeaturing: \nKeynote Speaker: Dr. Courtney Pierre Joseph \nLive Music: Ecos del Pacifico Afrocolombia (EPA) and DJ Frantz \n  \nComplimentary Parking & Silent Auction \n  \nMore ways to get involved: \n1. Donate using the “donate” option on the ticket screen \n2. Donate an item to the silent auction \n3. Sponsor a table (8 seats) or a portion of the full event (contact for details) \n4. Spread the word and share with your friends \n  \nContact Us at 773-213-1869 or info@hamoc.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/level-2022/
LOCATION:Haitian American Museum of Chicago\, 4410 N Clark St\, Chicago\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221201T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221201T180000
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SUMMARY:Script? or Type? The Pleasures and Perils of Script Fonts - Russell Maret in Conversation with Jill Gage
DESCRIPTION:Renowned printer and type designer Russell Maret will discuss the creation and use of script fonts\, past and present\, with Jill Gage\, curator of the exhibition A Show of Hands: Handwriting in the Age of Print. \n\n\nSPEAKERS\nRussell Maret is a letter designer and letterpress printer working in New York City. \nJill Gage is the Newberry’s Custodian of the John M. Wing Foundation on the History Printing.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/script-or-type-the-pleasures-and-perils-of-script-fonts-russell-maret-in-conversation-with-jill-gage/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Online Events,Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221201T110000
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SUMMARY:What Did Homer Sound Like?: A Brief History of the Greek Language
DESCRIPTION:Greek may well be the world’s oldest continuously spoken linguistic tradition. In this hour-long class\, we will explore the long life of the Greek language\, from Proto-Greek speakers arriving in the Greek peninsula thousands of years ago to the “Greeklish” of the Greek diaspora.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/what-did-homer-sound-like-a-brief-history-of-the-greek-language/2022-12-01/
LOCATION:Online\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Online Events,Talks and Gatherings,Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T020923
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SUMMARY:Genealogy Session ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:Crimes and Punishment in Sweden by Kathy Meade \nDid your Swedish ancestor commit a crime? Many Swedish researchers have discovered a note in the church books that an ancestor was imprisoned and desired to know more about the crime. This class begins by giving an overview of the Swedish criminal justice system and then show where one can find prison and court records. The presentation will also include case studies showing what one can learn from police\, prison\, and court records. \nKathy Meade is the North American representative for ArkivDigital AD AB\, a company that offers online access to newly photographed color images of Swedish church books and other historical records. She has been working with Swedish genealogy for almost twenty years. Ms. Meade serves on the advisory board for the Swedish American Genealogy Research Center at the Swedish American Museum in Chicago. She volunteers at the Swedish American Museum in Chicago and the Arlington Heights Memorial Library in Arlington Heights\, Il helping patrons with their Swedish genealogical research. \nCost is free for Swedish American Genealogical Society members; $10 for non-members to participate (use PayPal button below). Reservations by members can be made via email to genealogy@samac.org or by calling the Museum at 773.728.8111. You will need a reservation to receive the Zoom code.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/genealogy-session-online-2/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Events,Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221120T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T020923
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T233806Z
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SUMMARY:ON-SITE BOOK & AUTHOR: “THE TATTOOED TORAH”
DESCRIPTION:Nearly four decades since its initial release\, Marvell Ginsburg’s The Tattooed Torah is widely regarded as a quintessential resource for early Holocaust education. A profound story of love\, hope\, and resilience\, The Tattooed Torah recounts the true story of a small Torah from Brno\, Czechoslovakia. This beloved illustrated book teaches the Holocaust not just as a period of destruction\, but also as an opportunity for redemption. \nGinsburg’s daughter\, Beth Kopin executive produced an animated short film adaptation of The Tattooed Torah. The adaptation is a three-generational endeavor that has also been passed down to Kopin’s son\, Brett Kopin\, who served as the film’s co-screenwriter with Marc Bennett. \nJoin us for a live reading\, Q&A\, and a short viewing of the film presented by Beth and Brett Kopin. Lois Roman\, a Trustee of the Memorial Scrolls Trust (MTS)\, will interview the Kopins and discuss the journey of the scroll that inspired The Tattooed Torah from pre-World War II through today. \nReservations required. \nMembers: Free; Non-Members: Museum Admission
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/on-site-book-author-the-tattooed-torah/
LOCATION:Illinois Holocaust Museum\, 9603 Woods Drive\, Skokie\, IL\, 60077\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221119T210000
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SUMMARY:The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian 45th Anniversary Benefit & Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian will honor U.S. Representative Sharice Davids for her significant contributions to Native American society\, culture\, and history at the 45th Anniversary Benefit and Awards Ceremony on November 19\, 2022\, at Writers Theater in Glencoe\, Illinois. \nOur premier event and annual awards ceremony is named for Dr. Carlos Montezuma\, a citizen of the Yavapai-Apache Tribe. He worked as a physician and social justice activist for Native American rights. Dr. Montezuma was the first Native American to earn an undergraduate and a medical degree from Northwestern University. In 1904 he became one of the founders of the Society for American Indians\, which focused on improving the physical\, social\, and economic well-being of Native Americans. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nU.S. Representative Sharice Davids will receive the 2022 Dr. Montezuma Award for her contributions to social activism that have advanced Native American people nationally. Rep. Davids is a Ho-Chunk Nation citizen and a member of the U.S. House\, representing Kansas’ 3rd Congressional District. In 2019\, she was sworn into the 116th Congress\, making her one of the first two Native American women to serve in Congress and the first openly LGBTQ+ representative to be elected in Kansas. She was raised by a single mother who served in the Army for 20 years. After graduating from Leavenworth High School\, she worked through Johnson County Community College and the University of Missouri-Kansas City before earning a law degree from Cornell Law School. \nAs a first-generation college student who worked the entire time she was in college\, Rep. Davids understands the importance of quality public schools and affordable higher education. That foundation allowed her to go on to a successful career focused on economic and community development\, which included time as a White House Fellow under President Barack Obama.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/the-mitchell-museum-of-the-american-indian-45th-anniversary-benefit-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:Writer’s Theater\, 325 Tudor Ct\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221119T123000
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SUMMARY:Artists First Conversations: Symposium 2
DESCRIPTION:Symposium 2: “The Ethics of Exhibiting Artists with Neurodevelopmental and Mental Health Disabilities” \nArtists First Conversations: Inclusivity for Artists with Disabilities is a three-part symposium series held in tandem with the Chicago Cultural Center exhibition Artists First: Twenty-five Years of Studio Art at Thresholds. The primary goals of the symposium series are to increase scholarship in the field of self-taught art made by artists with neurodevelopmental and mental health disabilities\, with a focus on community receptivity historically and currently\, and to strengthen partnerships nationally and internationally in continuing the exchange of art and ideas. \nThe symposium’s panels will delve into 1) the relationship between art making and mental health\, 2) the ethics of exhibiting artists with neurodevelopmental and mental health disabilities\, and 3) how artists with disabilities fit into the greater art world. \n“The Ethics of Exhibiting Artists with Neurodevelopmental and Mental Health Disabilities” will be hybrid with an in-person panel at the Claudia Cassidy Theater at the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington Street\, Chicago\, IL 60602); the symposium will conclude with a Q&A with the panelists. Light refreshments will be available before (10–10:30 a.m.) and after (12–12:30 p.m.) the panel. Attendees from afar can tune into the livestreamed 90-minute discussion from 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. (noon) central on Zoom. \nThe Chicago Cultural Center is wheelchair accessible and offers accommodations for attendees who are D/deaf or hard-of-hearing and or are blind or low-vision. American Sign Language interpretation will be available for in-person attendees\, and closed captions will be available for virtual attendees. Please contact Eva Baldinger at eva@art.org with questions related to accessibility accommodations at the symposium series. \nThe Artists First Conversations symposium series is free! \nPlease check your junk folder for event reminders. Unfortunately\, these emails are sent there sometimes. \n\n\n\n\nCOVID-19 information \nAttendees are encouraged to wear face coverings if they feel comfortable\, but they are not required to do so. Before attending the symposium\, attendees are encouraged to self-identify whether they exhibit symptoms and stay home if they feel tired\, ill or symptomatic. \n\n\n\n\nSupporters \nArtists First Conversations is supported in part by Kiyoko Lerner and the Nathan and Kiyoko Lerner Foundation\, National Endowment for the Arts\, Thresholds\, and Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art. \n\n\n\n\nSymposium series co-chairs \n\nLeslie Baum\, Director of the Open Art Studio at Thresholds Bridge South\nMichael Bonesteel\, Contributing Editor at Raw Vision and independent writer\, scholar and curator\nDr. Scott J. Hunter\, developmental neuropsychologist and curator of Artists First: Twenty-five Years of Studio Art at Thresholds\nDebra Kerr\, President and CEO at Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art\n\nPanel moderator \n\nSavneet Talwar\, professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago\n\nPanelists \n\nLaura Bickford\, Curator at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center\nIrene Haynes\, artist\nKatherine Jentleson\, Merrie and Dan Boone Curator of Folk and Self-Taught Art at the High Museum of Art\nVincent Uribe\, Director of Exhibitions and External Relations at Arts of Life and Director at LVL3
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/artists-first-conversations-symposium-2/
LOCATION:Chicago Cultural Center\, 78 E Washington St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:G to G Coaching Session: How To Balance Creative Work & Multiple Projects
DESCRIPTION:SSCAC is thrilled to partner with ILA Creative Studio for their G-to-G Coaching Sessions in a 3-part series of artist development resource workshops that intend to help close the gap of limited\, sustainable business resources\, specific to the needs of Black artists. \nILA Creative Studio’s G-to-G Coaching Sessions are an opportunity for professional practicing artists (18+) to have space to learn and grow in their respective fields – led by a mentor or coach that provides specific insights on a specific topic. These sessions help to translate effective ways for Black artists to achieve sustainability in their fields. \nSo much of our time as practicing artists goes into actually creating our wonderful art\, but we MUST create time where we learn about the necessary business etiquette. Each session will be led by coaches and teaching artists who will provide insight on a specific topic\, with the intention of assisting Black artists to work toward achieving sustainability in their field. \nSecond up\, “How To Balance Creative Work & Multiple Projects”\, led by Adia Sykes and Tiffany Johnson! Where they’ll cover all things project management\, artist development strategies\, and self-care advocacy within the arts. \nSnacks and sponsored coffee will be provided by Sip & Savor. Very limited spots are available. Stay tuned for remaining sessions!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/g-to-g-coaching-session-how-to-balance-creative-work-multiple-projects/
LOCATION:South Side Community Art Center\, 3831 S. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60653\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T213000
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SUMMARY:Muslim Women in Technology Networking Social
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in connecting with other young professionals in the field of tech? Would you like to learn more about advocating for yourself in the field of tech as a minorty? If you answered yes to these questions\, you do not want to miss this FREE event! \nACCE is proud to host Muslim Women in Tech (MWT) for a special evening of networking and discussions around salary negotiations\, asking for promotions\, and more. MWT is proud to present (TBD) as a keynote speaker to touch on these topics followed by a short Q & A. This evening is being sponsored by Airblox\, a logistics start up that will have a booth available to visit and connect with. \nEvening Schedule: \n7:00-7:45PM – Welcome: Self guided tour of ACCE and light refreshments \n7:45-8:30 – ACCE + MWT welcome\, Keynote Speaker (TBD) with Q & A\, Airblox pitch \n8:30-9:30 – Networking and social hour \nThe Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education (ACCE) is an art gallery and resource center dedicated to promoting the understanding of Islam and Muslims in the community by working with individuals and academic\, religious\, public\, and private institutions. ACCE supplements existing educational programs at schools and universities with training sessions\, presentations\, and other resources to help our community raise more culturally competent generations. Our two main services are educational presentations and visits to our exhibition space.  ACCE is an initiative of the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA®)\, a global leader in halal certification. For more information\, visit our website at: www.abrahamiccenter.org. \nMuslim Women in Technology aims to create a network for current and future female leaders across all industries by developing connections\, learning together\, and sharing opportunities for career advancement. Our vision is to support\, empower\, and increase the confidence of Muslim women and other marginalized groups in a tech-centric world. We aim to do this by providing educational\, mentorship\, and career opportunities. With these opportunities we envision an inclusive\, diverse\, and safe space that paves the way for high retainment of female leaders in the workforce. We plan to expand our organization across various cities with the intent of growing and supporting a larger network of women. For more information visit our website at: www.muslimwomenintechnology.com \nAirblox is an online marketplace that enables freight forwarders (buyers) and airlines (sellers) to trade cargo capacity in the form of standardized electronic block space agreements (eBSA). For more information\, visit our website at: www.airblox.com
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/muslim-women-in-technology-networking-social/
LOCATION:Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education\, 55 W Van Buren Street\, Suite 220\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings,Workshops and Classes
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SUMMARY:NHM Virtual Book Club – The Greeks: A Global History
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Hellenic Museum’s Virtual Book Club! \nIn November\, we will be discussing The Greeks: A Global History by Roderick Beaton\, a sweeping history of the Greeks\, from the Bronze Age to today. This title was selected by members of NHM Virtual Book Club \nBook Club is free to join and meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7 PM CST \n  \nMore about The Greeks: A Global History: \nMore than 2\,000 years ago\, the Greek city-states\, led by Athens and Sparta\, laid the foundation for much of modern science\, the arts\, politics\, and law. But the influence of the Greeks did not end with the rise and fall of this classical civilization. As historian Roderick Beaton illustrates\, over three millennia Greek speakers produced a series of civilizations that were rooted in southeastern Europe but again and again ranged widely across the globe. \nIn The Greeks\, Beaton traces this history from the Bronze Age Mycenaeans who built powerful fortresses at home and strong trade routes abroad\, to the dramatic Eurasian conquests of Alexander the Great\, to the pious Byzantines who sought to export Christianity worldwide\, to today’s Greek diaspora\, which flourishes on five continents. The product of decades of research\, this is the story of the Greeks and their global impact told as never before.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/nhm-virtual-book-club-the-greeks-a-global-history/
LOCATION:Online\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Online Events,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:ONLINE BOOK & AUTHOR: “LIGHTNING DOWN: A WORLD WAR II STORY OF SURVIVAL”
DESCRIPTION:Join us in discussion with #1 New York Times bestselling author Tom Clavin as he makes his literary return to the aerial battlefields of WWII to tell a harrowing and unforgettable story of heroism and human endurance in his latest book\, Lightning Down: A World War II Story of Survival. \nBased on a true and largely untold story\, Lightning Down is an inspiring saga of American WWII fighter pilot Joe Moser who endured unspeakable horrors when his plane was shot down over Nazi-occupied France. Captured immediately\, Moser’s journey into hell began with imprisonment in Buchenwald concentration camp. Only a desperate plan would save him and his courageous comrades. \nReservations required.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/online-book-author-lightning-down-a-world-war-ii-story-of-survival/
LOCATION:Online\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Events,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:LIVEWIRE  NIAM's Monthly Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Livewire is your Open Mic platform to jam\, tell us a story\, act your heart out\, enthrall with a verse\, drop the mic… You bring the talent we’ll bring the cheers! \nWhen? Thursday\, November 17\, 2022 at 5:30 PM  \nWhere? National Indo American Museum\, 815 S Main St\, Lombard\, IL 60148 \nYou’ll have 3 minutes for any kind of spoken word performance- poetry\, storytelling\, comedy\, acting\, essay reading\, singing\, and even music! Not ready to take the mic? Come join the audience and enjoy the show! Your $5 ticket includes light refreshments. \nIf you would like to sign up for the Open Mic\, email us at info@niam.org. We recommend advance sign-up and will schedule based on first come first served! \nThis month’s spotlight performer: IndRani Mondal \nIndRani Mondal writes in English and Bengali. Fluency in both language and exposure to both kinds of literature. It gives an inclusive dimension and comparative edge to her writings. The author brings her gamut of people’s experiences\, existential struggles\, and triumphs of life relationships into her writings. Her poems are alive with sensual color and warm with sensitivity and emotions. They reflect social and cultural issues\, sometimes with immigrant perceptions\, always with the universal human appeal. As a caregiver\, she crafts medically challenging times into poetic expressions with skill and heart. \nIndRani Mondal has co-authored two novels of (Medical science Fiction: Bugging Cancer and Three Daughters\, Three Journeys); and two books of Bengali poems\, Protidin Sati and Raater Sarir ( Body Of Night)
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/livewire-niams-monthly-open-mic-2/
LOCATION:National Indo-American Museum\, 815 S Main St\, Lombard\, IL\, 60148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:WBEZ Presents: Mortified Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of humorous storytelling from everyday people in Chicago. Share the shame. \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nJoin us for a night of humorous storytelling from everyday people in Chicago. We’ve all experienced some kind of embarrassment in our lifetime. Come out and commiserate over some cold beverages at the historic Music Box Theatre. \nWBEZ is presenting three Mortified shows in the upcoming months\, and two of them have special themes. In February we’ll celebrate the pinnacle of humiliating holidays\, Valentine’s Day. After that\, prepare to break out your lightsabers for a Star Wars edition of Mortified on May 4 (the second most embarrassing holiday). \nWitness “personal redemption through public humiliation” in a refreshing show that is equal parts comedic\, cathartic and voyeuristic. Mortified is the largest and longest running project of its kind featuring a cast of Chicago’s bravest souls. Share the shame. \nMortified stars everyday people reading aloud their most embarrassing\, pathetic and private teenage diary entries\, poems\, love letters\, lyrics and locker notes… in front of total strangers. \nMortified Chicago is generously sponsored by Goose Island. \n  \nVIP \nSelecting the VIP add-on during check-out allows you access to the pre-show reception – complimentary drinks provided by Goose Island. As well as priority seating / early access to the theatre. \nGet the bundle! \nMortified Live will also take place at the Music Box on February 12\, 2023 for a special Valentine’s Day edition and May 4\, 2023 to celebrate the inner Star Wars nerd in all of us! Purchase your tickets ahead of time or bundle all three to save! \nCovid-19: Masks strongly recommended.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/wbez-presents-mortified-chicago/
LOCATION:Music Box Theatre 3733 North Southport Avenue Chicago\, Illinois 60613\, Music Box Theatre\, 3733 North Southport Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Bold Byzantine Women: Empress Theodora\, Anna Komnene\, and St. Kassia
DESCRIPTION:Join NHM Discussions as we explore the lives and legacies of three of the Byzantine Empire’s most influential figures: Empress Theodora\, Anna Komnene\, and St. Kassia. Theirs are stories of palace intrigue\, spiritual seeking\, and intellectual vibrancy. In the man’s world of the Byzantine Empire\, these three women left a legacy for us today.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/bold-byzantine-women-empress-theodora-anna-komnene-and-st-kassia/2022-11-16/
LOCATION:Online\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Online Events,Talks and Gatherings,Workshops and Classes
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