Through needle, thread and color, the art of Tatreez tells a story about the maker and history of their family. Tatreez, or embroidery, is a rich artistic tradition that has been passed down across generations in Arab culture. It is typically used on garments with patterns and colors varying between birds, trees, flowers and geometric […]
The CAC is kicking off its newest exhibition which examines the Loop as a lab. Here we can explore the challenges downtowns face, reflect on our personal experiences and aspirations as city dwellers and propose design and policy solutions to make our cities more resilient and livable for everyone. This exhibit focuses on 4 main […]
The South Asia Institute is excited to announce "Finally Fridays", a social monthly event designed to help our patrons make new connections. We believe that art makes connections, with a touch of music, DJ performances, food and drinks have the power to build communities. So come join us for our first SAI Social event and […]
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Kick off Preservation Month at the CAC with Landmarks Illinois President and CEO Bonnie McDonald! This program will explore the future of architectural preservation with her new book, “The Relevancy Guidebook,” unveiled in November 2023. At its 50th anniversary, Landmarks Illinois embarked on an effort to explore how to move preservation forward over the next […]
LEGO aren’t just for kids. Join CAC staff at KOVAL Distillery to learn about the Design Process and construct your very own LEGO build with a design challenge. Grab a friend and a cocktail and enjoy an evening building with LEGO. Learn how to think like a designer and then show off your design skills […]
Let's send love, harmony and peace to humanity, nature and all living things. The Call to Peace is a call and response: "Peace in..." all countries, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. This month's SPECIAL GUEST: Dee Lyu, Associate Executive Director Heritage Museum of Asian Art May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Dee Lyu is […]
The Children’s Day event will focus on introducing a well-known folk tale as the main theme. For our celebration on May 4th, we have chosen ‘Byeol-ju Bu-jeon (The Rabbit’s Liver)’ which children and their parents can enjoy together and learn Korean language through Korean cultural experiences and games, and to inspire interest in Hangeul, Korean […]
A special program featuring Professor Carlos Moreno, the man who coined the term 15-Minute City to describe an urbanist movement that encourages walkable, accessible and dynamic neighborhoods. During the Pandemic, as a result of working from home, many people rediscovered their own neighborhoods and all that they offer and don’t offer. Not coincidentally, this is […]
Date: May 11 | 10:00 am - 11:30 pm Location: Topic: Robert Burns: As He Sees Us and We See Him Presenter: Gus Noble OBE, President, Chicago Scots and Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care
As the Mitchell Museum continues the next steps in our community-driven rebranding journey, we will host a series of hybrid focus groups to seek valuable input from the Native community, our members, and partners. We invite our museum members and partners to help shape the museum’s future and share your input and ideas at our […]
The Pritzker Architecture Prize and the Illinois Institute of Technology's College of Architecture present "Community: The Architect as Catalyst for Change," the 2024 Laureate Lecture and Panel Discussion, in partnership with the Chicago Architecture Center, taking place at the university's historic S.R. Crown Hall Riken Yamamoto, 2024 Laureate of the Pritzker Prize, will uncover his […]
Mark your calendars for the 2024 Cranes & Cocktails on Thursday, May 16 at Artifact Events from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. What sushi will you choose to eat? Don’t miss this great fundraising event. $100 individual early bird tickets are on sale through March 31. Starting April 1, individual tickets are $150. Want to donate an […]
From the city’s ancient founding until the Second World War, Thessaloniki (Salonika), Greece was home to a large and thriving Jewish community. In 1943, from March to August, approximately 46,000 Jews were displaced from Thessaloniki by the Nazis and their collaborators and deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau, where 96% of them were murdered. A community that had […]
Feiern Sie mit uns! Our monthly Open Haus Stammtisch is a great way to meet new friends and enjoy a little Gemütlichkeit over some delicious German food and drink! Theme TBD Food and drink will be available for purchase. Free parking at 5/3 Bank after 6:00 PM located at Western and Gunnison
Please join us at HANA’s Northwest Center on Saturday, May 18th from 6 - 7pm to honor the Gwangju People's Uprising. This is also our May Membership Meeting which is a great chance to learn about the history of people's resistance and connect with fellow intergenerational HANA members! The Gwangju People's Uprising, also known as […]
Step into the world of Architect Ryan Chester, whose passion for the city's beauty led him to embark on an awe-inspiring project in March 2020. With nothing but a pen in hand, Ryan set out to capture the Chicago River, its architectural marvels, bustling boats, and bridges, culminating in a breathtaking 55-foot-long masterpiece. Join us on […]
Please note that this event is in Mandarin 本次活动将全程使用中文进行。 This event includes a movie screening followed by a discussion about the movie. Centering on a woman in her late 50s/early 60s who has lived her life for others–husband, children, parents–the movie depicts traditional gender roles embedded commonly in Asian families. Through guided discussion, participants will […]
5 Types of German Genealogy Documents Presented by Katherine Schober in partnership with the German American Heritage Center & Museum Tuesday, May 28th | 6 PM CST What kind of documents are available for your German ancestors? What should you be looking for in your research? And most importantly, where can you find these […]
After the tremendous success of our first event, South Asia Institute is back with the second event in our bi-monthly open series, South Asians On The Mic, on Friday, May 31! We are now accepting submissions for artists to participate in this event. Please submit an application using the button below and support the artists […]