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  • November 2022

  • Sat 19

    Artists First Conversations: Symposium 2

    November 19, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
    • Talks and Gatherings
    Chicago Cultural Center 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Symposium 2: "The Ethics of Exhibiting Artists with Neurodevelopmental and Mental Health Disabilities" Artists First Conversations: Inclusivity for Artists with Disabilities is a three-part symposium series held in tandem with the […]

    FREE
  • Sat 19

    The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian 45th Anniversary Benefit & Awards Ceremony

    November 19, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    • Member Events
    • Talks and Gatherings
    Writer's Theater 325 Tudor Ct, Glencoe, IL, United States

    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 […]

    $145
  • Sun 20

    ON-SITE BOOK & AUTHOR: “THE TATTOOED TORAH”

    November 20, 2022 @ 3:00 pm
    • Talks and Gatherings
    Illinois Holocaust Museum 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL, United States

    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 […]

  • Sat 26

    Genealogy Session ONLINE

    November 26, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Online Events
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    Online Event

    Crimes and Punishment in Sweden by Kathy Meade Did your Swedish ancestor commit a crime? Many Swedish researchers have discovered a note in the church books that an ancestor was […]

    $10
  • December 2022

  • Thu 1

    What Did Homer Sound Like?: A Brief History of the Greek Language

    December 1, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am What Did Homer Sound Like?: A Brief History of the Greek Language
    • Member Events
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    • Talks and Gatherings
    • Workshops and Classes
    Online IL, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Thu 1

    Script? or Type? The Pleasures and Perils of Script Fonts – Russell Maret in Conversation with Jill Gage

    December 1, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    • Exhibitions and Gallery Events
    • Online Events
    • Talks and Gatherings
    Virtual Chicago, IL, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Fri 2

    Leve’L 2022

    December 2, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    • Talks and Gatherings
    Haitian American Museum of Chicago 4410 N Clark St, Chicago, United States

    The Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) is celebrating its 10th Anniversary at its Annual Gala Fundraiser, Leve'L 2022! "Leve'L" roughly translates to "Uplift" in Haitian Creole. Join us in uplifting the accomplishments […]

    $65
  • Sat 3

    Balzekas Museum Award Dinner Honoring “Saulute” Sunlight Children’s Aid”

    December 3, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    • Talks and Gatherings
    Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture 6500 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, United States

    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 […]

    $135 – $225
  • Tue 6

    The Greek-Turkish Conflict: 500 Years Ago and Yesterday

    December 6, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm The Greek-Turkish Conflict: 500 Years Ago and Yesterday
    • Member Events
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    • Talks and Gatherings
    • Workshops and Classes
    Online IL, United States

    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, […]

    Free
  • Tue 6

    South Side Season 3 Premiere Screening and Conversation

    December 6, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    • Music, Film, and Theater
    • Talks and Gatherings
    DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center 740 East 56th Place, Chicago, IL, United States

    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 […]

    FREE
  • Wed 7

    The Greek Diner and the Making of American Cuisine

    December 7, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Greek Diner and the Making of American Cuisine
    • Food and Drink
    • Member Events
    • Online Events
    • Talks and Gatherings
    • Workshops and Classes
    Online IL, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Thu 8

    ON-SITE BOOK & AUTHOR: “D-DAY GIRLS: THE SPIES WHO ARMED THE RESISTANCE, SABOTAGED THE NAZIS, AND HELPED WIN WORLD WAR II”

    December 8, 2022 @ 6:30 pm
    • Talks and Gatherings
    Illinois Holocaust Museum 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL, United States

    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 […]

  • Tue 13

    Bold Byzantine Women: Empress Theodora, Anna Komnene, and St. Kassia

    December 13, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Bold Byzantine Women: Empress Theodora, Anna Komnene, and St. Kassia
    • Member Events
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    • Workshops and Classes
    Online IL, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Thu 15

    12th Annual Benefit Gala ‘Hope to the New Future’

    December 15, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    • Talks and Gatherings
    Korean Cultural Center of Chicago 9925 Capitol Dr, Wheeling, IL, United States

    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 […]

    $130
  • Thu 15

    NHM Virtual Book Club – The Minotaur Takes a Cigarette Break

    December 15, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    • Member Events
    • Online Events
    • Talks and Gatherings
    Online IL, United States

    Join the National Hellenic Museum’s Virtual Book Club! In December, we will be discussing The Minotaur Takes a Cigarette Break by Steven Sherril.  Book Club is free to join and meets on the third Thursday of […]

    Free
  • Sat 17

    G-To-G Coaching Sessions: Marketing and Branding for Artists

    December 17, 2022 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
    • Talks and Gatherings
    • Workshops and Classes
    South Side Community Art Center 3831 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    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 […]

    FREE
  • Wed 28

    Exhibition Closing and Curator Talk

    December 28, 2022 @ 3:00 pm
    • Exhibitions and Gallery Events
    • Talks and Gatherings
    Haitian American Museum of Chicago 4410 N Clark St, Chicago, United States

    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 […]

    FREE
  • January 2023

  • Wed 4

    The Chicago River and Lake Michigan: Confused Waters

    January 4, 2023 @ 3:35 pm
    • Member Events
    • Online Events
    • Talks and Gatherings
    Virtual Chicago, IL, United States

    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! […]

    $15
  • Wed 4

    LaSalle Street at a Crossroads

    January 4, 2023 @ 3:36 pm
    • Member Events
    • Online Events
    • Talks and Gatherings
    Virtual Chicago, IL, United States

    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 […]

    $15
  • Sat 7

    Scottish American History Forum

    January 7, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm
    • Talks and Gatherings
    IL, United States

    Topic: Anglo-Scottish Borders – Violence, Custom and Laws Broken Presenter: Professor Cynthia J. Neville, PhD, FRHistS, FSAScot, Professor Emeritus at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Adjunct Professor, Department […]

    FREE
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