JUAN CARMONA WITH YOUBA ADJRAD AND THE ANDALUSIAN TRAIL
Juan Carmona was only ten years old when his father gave him his first guitar. His passion for the instrument grew and his virtuosity was quickly remarked by professional musicians. […]
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Scottish American History Forum: Scottish Settlement of Prince Edward Island and Its Implications for Island Society and Culture
Online EventNovember 5 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am Free Topic: Scottish Settlement of Prince Edward Island and Its Implications for Island Society and Culture Presenter: Professor Edward MacDonald, PhD, Department of History, […]
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Native American Artisan and Craft Fair
West Lake Forest Train Station 911 Telegraph Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesNative American Heritage Month The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce, Native American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois, and North Shore Chapter NSDAR Saturday, […]
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Interview and Book signing: ATTORNEY JAMES MONTGOMERY
Bronzeville Historical Society 4455 S King Dr. - Suite 103, Chicago, IL, United StatesAbout the event: Bronzeville Historical Society welcomes Attorney James Montgomery to reveal his own story in a personal interview with a live audience. The event is supported in part by […]
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Conversations at SAI: At the Intersection of Faith, Culture and Music
AT THE INTERSECTION OF FAITH, CULTURE AND MUSIC is a conversation between Sonny (Artistic Director of Riyaaz Qawwali) and Aaron Cohen (award-winning Chicago music writer) exploring the role of faith, spirituality and heritage through […]
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Opening Reception of “Guanyu Xu: to be seen”
Chinese American Museum of Chicago 238 W. 23rd St, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Chinese American Museum of Chicago (CAMOC) is excited to announce the fifth exhibition of the Spotlight Series, featuring artist Guanyu Xu. Please join us on Saturday, November 5, from […]
Celebration Dia de los Muertos Y Mercado Artesanal
Trickster Cultural Center 190 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesJoin us, in our collaboration with the Teolecuilli Aztec Dance Group, for a cultural and educational series. Join us with ofrenda y altares, traditional pan de muerto, dances from Peru […]
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Film screening: “Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts”
Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art 756 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesBill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts is a feature documentary film exploring the life of a unique American artist, a man with a remarkable and unlikely biography. Bill Traylor was born into slavery in 1853 on a cotton plantation in rural Alabama. After the Civil War, Traylor continued to farm the land until the 1920s. Aging and alone, […]
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24th Annual National Cuatro Festival!
Harris Theatre for Music and Dance 205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Cuatro is regarded as the national instrument of Puerto Rico and is revered by the Puerto Rican community as an important part of our history. It is recognized and acknowledged as “our guitar” and holds important traditional and historical value. The Emmy Award-winning Annual National Cuatro Festival (NCF) is a unique music event that […]
Coming SoonNative American Artisan and Craft Fair
West Lake Forest Train Station 911 Telegraph Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesNative American Heritage Month The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce, Native American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois, and North Shore Chapter NSDAR Saturday, November 5 and Sunday, November 6, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This program honors Indigenous entrepreneurs and brings together innovative Native artists, business […]
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Scandinavian Jam ONLINE
Online IL, United StatesScandinavian Jam, where we practice what we teach. Join Mary Allsopp and Paul Tyler online on the first and third Sunday of every month. Enjoy an afternoon of traditional roots […]
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The Greek Diner and the Making of American Cuisine
Online IL, United StatesIn 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 […]
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In-Person Master Class – Lithuanian Threaded Straw/Paper Ornament Making
Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture 6500 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Balzekas Museum presents an in-person 3-Thursday Lithuanian Straw Ornament Making Master Class with artist/educator Laura Lapinskas About this event In order to preserve and perpetuate Lithuanian traditions, the Balzekas Museum is launching a series of traditional Lithuanian Folk Arts Master Classes. The first Master Class - on making traditional Lithuanian straw Christmas ornaments-- will […]
“Al Fil or Bishop?” Lecture + Public Chess Tournament
Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education 55 W Van Buren Street, Suite 220, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education and The Chicago Chess Foundation are proud to present: Al-Fil or Bishop? a free public event in which ACCE will give a brief presentation […]
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Neighborhood Nights
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesCOME ENJOY A BEVERAGE WITH A SPECTACULAR EXPERIENCE IN OUR ICONIC 6TH FLOOR SKYLINE LOUNGE & TERRACE A perfect place to meet your neighbors and socialize! Each 2nd & 4th […]
“Lithuania in 1922” – A Symposium
Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture 6500 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, United StatesBalzekas Museum presents "Lithuania in 1922 - a Symposium Lithuanian American contributions during the first formative years of Lithuania’s statehood is the subject of "Lithuania in 1922," a symposium on […]
$5 – $20
42nd Annual Holiday Delight & Kodomo Matsuri
Japanese American Service Committee 4427 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesFamily fun for all ages at the 42nd annual Holiday Delight. The festival hosts a wide variety of vendors selling one-of-a-kind goods such as fine art, jewelry, fabric arts, pottery, […]
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TRACING OUR PATH THROUGH BRONZEVILLE – FILM PREMIERE 3PM Nov. 12, 2022
Bronzeville Historical Society 4455 S King Dr. - Suite 103, Chicago, IL, United StatesAbout the event: Bronzeville Historical Society welcomes Film maker Reginald Rice to premier his documentary of personal interviews with artists in Bronzeville and their important mark in the art world. […]
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The Spirit of Vodou: Understanding the Cosmos
IL, United StatesDid you know that African religions -- some of the 3,000 practiced in the U.S. -- are the fastest growing systems in this country? Learn more and about the theology […]
Film screening: “SOUTHEAST: a city within a city”
Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art 756 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesA screening of the film "SOUTHEAST: a city within a city" followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Steven J. Walsh and artist Roman Villarreal. The Southeast side of Chicago is […]
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