etween 1204 and 1669, Crete (the largest Greek island) was under the control of the Republic of Venice, an upstart maritime power now most remembered for its role in the Italian Renaissance. And Crete was an important part of Venice's late medieval and early modern cultural flourishing. Join this NHM Discussion to learn more about […]
Each quarter, HAMOC opens its space to new and upcoming artists to further uplift community members and artists all over the nation. This quarter, HAMOC is excited to welcome several students from Harry S Truman College to display their work in our space. Join us on April 27th from 12:00 to 1:00 to hear about […]
Join us at 2 p.m. at the Brunk Children’s Museum of Immigration for a story and craft on the last Thursday of each month. All ages are welcome to attend with a caregiver for this free (with admission) program. While there is no additional cost to attend, reservations are appreciated and can be made via […]
This program will be held in-person at the Newberry and livestreamed on Zoom. The online version of this event will be live captioned. Please register below. In-Person Registration Livestream Registration How do novelists and historians write about war, empire, and power? How do they translate deep research into compelling narrative? How do they think about […]
What can Chicago’s ballparks tell us about the evolution of our city? Pulitzer Prize winning architecture critic Paul Goldberger will discuss the connection between American cities and America’s favorite pastime. This program is $15 to attend and $7 for CAC Members. In a discussion of his 2019 book Ballpark: Baseball in the American City, Goldberger offers some […]
Join the National Hellenic Museum’s Virtual Book Club! Facilitated by NHM's Resident Scholar Dr. Katherine Kelaidis, each month the NHM Virtual Book Club chooses a book that is either inspired by the Hellenic legacy or by a Greek American author (and sometimes both!). Then we gather to discuss the book on Zoom. Book Club is […]
Enjoy gentle indoor Yoga classes at DANK-Haus. The class will be taught primarily in German, with the intro and outro in English. Those with little or no German experience are encouraged to come and follow along! In this class we will be flowing from pose to pose and linking movement with breath. We will combine […]
The Swedish-American Historical Society is hosting a dinner and show at the Museum: “Jenny Lind Presents P.T. Barnum” created by and starring Shelley Cooper Social Hour at 5:30 Dinner at 6:00 (catered by Tre Kronor Restaurant) Show at 7:00 More information click here. Tickets click here.
Скъпи приятели, заповядайте на кино прожекциите по случай 80-ата годишнина от спасението на българските евреи по времето на Холокоста. 30 април от 11:30ч.| център “Магура” ВХОД СВОБОДЕН #киновмагура 1.224.800.1538 415 W. Golf Rd. #7, Arlington Hghts The feature-length documentary by directors Niya Alexandrova and Ayelet Heller breaks history through the untold personal and emotional stories […]
The Assyrian Cultural Foundation is honored to unveil the highly anticipated release of "Phases of Civilization: An Assyrian Legacy." Immerse yourself in this cinematic experience on April 30th at 12pm (CST) as we celebrate the rich history and contributions of the Assyrian people. The movie will be available on our YouTube channel below: https://youtu.be/wz4R3EVPdQE The […]
Join us for a discussion with Sarah Whyte, Danae Kovac, and Joy Messinger on understanding adoptees’ identity. This is an in-person event. RSVP HERE This panel works toward understanding adoptees’ relationship to the Asian American Community. They seek to examine, where does the complications of being a person of color raised by white parents leave […]
ПРЕМИЕРА на поредния шести роман на писателя Добри Карабонев в Споделена библиотека Магура. “Уважаеми приятели и мои почитатели, каня Ви на премиерата на новия си роман "Невероятен обрат". Драма с криминален оттенък. На 400 страници, в познатия Ви вече мой стил, ще се докоснете отново до места и събития в българската ни общост тук зад […]
Join us May 1-6 as we support and honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. We're planning a week of activities starting May 1 with a Red Sand event outside the AIC beginning at 6 p.m. On Tuesday and Thursday, we will be offering MMIW-focused beading classes throughout the day, beginning at 11 a.m. Wednesday, we […]
Visit the Mitchell Museum for FREE on May 4th and 5th for guided public tours and family red dress crafts by St. Kateri Center of Chicago. Friday, May 5th, is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. In observance of this occasion, the Mitchell Museum invites you to visit us […]
In this NHM Discussion we will explore the often forgotten role of Greek Americans in the formation and success of the American Labor Movement. From the coal mines of the Rocky Mountains to the factories of the Rust Belt, Greek Americans were at the frontline of the fight for a fair and safe workplace. In […]
Enlace sera annunciado pronto! ¡Hay 1,5 millones de organismos en el mundo, y dos tercios de ellos son insectos! ¡Únase a nosotros mientras exploramos más sobre los insectos con nuestros amigos en Lincoln Park Zoo! There are 1.5 Million organisms in the world, and two thirds of them are insects! Join us as we explore […]
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. Valaria Tatera is a Wisconsin based installation artist, activist and lecturer whose work investigates the intersection of ethnicity, gender, commerce, and the environment. An enrolled member of the […]
During World War II, none of Bulgaria’s approximately 50,000 Jews were deported to Nazi death camps. This incredible feat was possible thanks to Bulgarian politicians, administrators, officers, clergymen, intellectuals, and ordinary citizens who refused to yield to Nazi pressure. The Bulgarian state also facilitated transportation for Jewish refugees from Central and Eastern Europe, and Bulgaria’s […]
Join us for an evening of film clips and discussion. Raging Film will feature up to 10 clips (see theme/topic below) from various films of your choosing. Participants providing clips will share a story behind their selection (e.g. Why did you select that clip to share?). PLEASE send your clip/link (max 5 min) by Wednesday, […]
