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  • September 2024

  • Fri 13
    September 13, 2024 @ 12:00 am - September 15, 2024 @ 12:00 am

    Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Returns to the Irish American Heritage Center September 13-15

    • Dance

    Get ready for three fun days to benefit the Irish American Heritage Center – it’s our annual Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day celebration! The party begins at 6:30PM on Friday, […]

    $10
  • Fri 13
    September 13, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Women’s Health Fair

    • Workshops and Classes
    INTU Med Spa 6442 College Road, Lisle

    Intu Med Spa to Host Women’s Health Fair in Lisle, IL on September 13th, 2024 Lisle, IL – Intu Med Spa, a premier provider of aesthetic injectables and holistic wellness […]

    $10
  • Fri 13
    September 13, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Through Fish Eyes

    Through Fish Eyes

    • Dance
    • Member Events
    3400 N Rockwell St, Chicago IL, 60618 3400 N Rockwell St, Chicago

    This event is FREE and open to the public. THROUGH FISH EYES: A DANCE PRODUCTION THAT COMBINES ART, SCIENCE, AND A CALL TO ACTION “Through Fish Eyes” is a unique […]

    Free
  • Sat 14
    September 14, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Golfing Fore Green 2024

    • Member Events

    Date: September 14 Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Location: 6150 N. Caldwell Ave Chicago, IL 60646 United States + Google Map Golfing Fore Green is Back for 2024 It’s […]

  • Sat 14
    September 14, 2024 @ 10:30 am Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen

    Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen

    • Music, Film, and Theater
    DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Date: Start Saturday, January 06, 2024 Time: Location: Location DANK Haus Room 206, 2nd Floor KINO, KAFFEE UND KUCHEN  Saturdays at the DANK Haus in Room 206 10:30 - 11:00 […]

  • Sat 14
    September 14, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Puerto Rican Arts Alliance: Studio Arts Program

    Puerto Rican Arts Alliance: Studio Arts Program

    • Workshops and Classes

    El Rinconcito is a free open art space for creative expression for people ages 12-25. You can meet people like you who are interested in arts, painting, drawing, printmaking, and […]

  • Sat 14
    September 14, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum

    FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum

    • Exhibitions and Gallery Events
    National Hellenic Museum 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us for our FREE, limited-time offer guided tours every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. These one-hour tours offer a comprehensive journey through the museum's rich exhibitions and […]

  • Sat 14
    September 14, 2024 @ 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Constructing Jathi Choreography with Harini Nilakantan

    Constructing Jathi Choreography with Harini Nilakantan

    • Dance
    Kalapriya Studio 2101 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, United States

    Weekly Saturdays 1:15 - 2:15 PM Harini Nilakantan is a student of Aacharya Choodamani Guru Smt. Roja Kannan, and has over two decades of experience in this art form. In […]

  • Sat 14
    September 14, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

    New Book Presentation and Discussion on the Origins of Jean Baptiste Point du Sable

    • Talks and Gatherings

    In this book discussion, Dr. Rafael Pérez Guerra presents a series of historical documents long accepted as traditional and true until the mid-twentieth century, when several American and Chicago historians […]

  • Sun 15
    September 15, 2024 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

    Kila in Concert

    • Music, Film, and Theater

    Date: September 15 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Kila at the Irish American Heritage Center on September 15 Kila, one of the most celebrated bands out of Ireland in […]

  • Mon 16
    September 16, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Alden B. Dow: A Way of Life

    • Online Events
    Online Event

    Midland, Michigan’s significance in the development of the Mid-Century Modern Movement is well deserved thanks to native son, and Michigan’s Architect Laureate Alden B. Dow F.A.I.A. Introducing modernism to Midland […]

    Free
  • Tue 17
    September 17, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

    Fifth Province Euchre Club Fall 2024 Registration

      Date: September 17 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm The Fifth Province Euchre Club is back for the Fall It’s that time of year again! The days are getting shorter, […]

    • Wed 18
      September 18, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

      Memoir, Creative Writing, and Journaling Sessions

      • Workshops and Classes

      Date: September 18 Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Location: 4626 N Knox Ave. Chicago, IL 60630 United States + Google Map Our popular Memoir, Creative Writing, and Journaling classes […]

    • Wed 18
      September 18, 2024 @ 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm

      Access Masters in-person event in Chicago on September 18th

        Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop 25 South Halsted Street , 60661, Chicago , United States of America, Chicago, Bulgaria

        IT’S TIME TO FIND YOUR DREAM GRADUATE SCHOOL Are you ready to find the Masters program that will help you achieve your future goals? The Access Masters event will introduce […]

        Free
      • Wed 18
        September 18, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

        Na Gaeil Chicago Beginner Irish Language Classes

        • Workshops and Classes

        Date: September 18 Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Location: 4626 N Knox Ave. Chicago, IL 60630 United States + Google Map Register for Fall 2024 Na Gaeil Chicago Irish […]

      • Thu 19
        September 19, 2024 @ 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm

        Access MBA in-person event on September 19th in Chicago

          Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop 25 South Halsted Street , 60661, Chicago , United States of America, Chicago, Bulgaria

          Learn how the right MBA program can help you change careers and access new opportunities. Want to make the switch into consulting, finance or tech? Meet top business schools all […]

          Free
        • Thu 19
          September 19, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Artecito Virtual

          Artecito Virtual

          • Online Events
          Online Event

          Artecito es un proyecto criado por OPEN Center for the Arts y Lincoln Park Zoo para explorar diferentes temas de la naturaleza y conservación del medio ambiente a través de […]

        • Thu 19
          September 19, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

          Artecito Virtual Starved Rock

          • Workshops and Classes
          Online IL, United States

          Did you know? The Starved Rock State park's massive sandstone formations were carved out by melting glaciers thousands of years ago.  Join us as we explore more about Starved Rock […]

        • Thu 19
          September 19, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

          Chicago Women in Architecture 50th Anniversary Exhibition Opening Gala

          • Exhibitions and Gallery Events
          Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

          Please join Chicago Women in Architecture and the Chicago Architecture Center to celebrate CWA's 50th anniversary and opening of an exhibit that showcases the incredible journey of women in Architecture […]

          $65
        • Thu 19
          September 19, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - October 24, 2024 @ 8:00 pm

          Introduction to Irish Singing ? New Program!

          • Workshops and Classes

          Date: September 19 Time: 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm Introduction to Irish Singing Classes Join instructor Dr. Christine Lawless – Midwest Fleadh Gold Medalist, English Singing, Irish Singing, Lilting, and […]

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        J. Gibran Villalobos

        Board Member

        J. Gibran Villalobos is an arts administrator, educator, and cultural worker. He has served as Senior Program Officer for the Institute of Museum and Library Services, as the Interim Executive Director of the Chicago Artists Coalition, and faculty lecturer at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Previously, he has held posts as Assistant Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Partnerships and Community Engagement Manager for the Chicago Architecture Biennial, Cultural Liaison for the Chicago Park District, and Curator-in-Residence for the Chicago Cultural Center. In 2016 he attended the Advocacy Leadership Institute and was invited to the White House Office of Public Engagement, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to speak to issues affecting Latinos in Chicago. In 2017 he launched an inaugural summit of Latinx artists and administrators across the U.S; for this project he was awarded the Act Up Award by the Chicago Community Trust. His work has been presented at the Fabrica de Arte Cubano during the 2017 Havana Biennial. In 2019 he was an inaugural recipient of the Field Foundation’s Leaders for a New Chicago Award as well as the Americans for the Arts 2019 Leaders of Color Fellowship. In 2020, he joined the Civic Leadership Academy at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy where he worked with government and nonprofit sector participants to think about effective policy for Chicago’s cultural industries. He helped establish the Auxiliary Board at the National Museum of Mexican Art. He has taught graduate and undergraduate courses at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in the Department of Arts Administration & Policy.

        Gibran holds a BA in Art History and a BS in Public Relations from Northern Arizona University and an MA in Arts Administration & Policy and MA in Modern Art History & Theory from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

        He has contributed to exhibitions such as Direct Message, presenting the artwork of Chicago artistic collectives and their relation to language and civic engagement. As part of an international project, he has convened the MCA Chicago with the Tate Modern, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Queens Museum and other institutions to create dialogue on civic engagement within contemporary art institutions. He has written catalog entries for Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle, Rodrigo Lara Zendejas, and Jeremiah Hulsebos-Spofford. In 2021, he is contributing to the upcoming retrospective on the work by artist Andrea Bowers focusing on the activism and archives of Emma Lozano. He is curator of the symposium Fractures: Creating Around Devastation focusing on water ecology, civic engagement, activism, and architecture.

        Loreal Robertson

        Board Member

        Loreal Robertson is a native Chicagoan who recently returned home in 2021 where she began working at the University of Chicago. In her role she oversees and monitors a range of programs, services, and resources to support the retention, wellness, belonging, and success of graduate students. Additionally, her role includes informing strategic priorities, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, professional development, student advancement and the support of students who may be experiencing financial academic, or personal challenges, including students with disabilities and international students.

        Loreal has over 10 years of experience in higher education and student affairs. In 2021 she received the Inclusion and Diversity Champion Award from Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK), where she was previously employed. Loreal’s personal and professional philosophy is creating and promoting spaces and opportunities where everyone can see themselves as part of an experience and feels represented.

        Loreal holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Arkansas, a Master of Arts in Educational Administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from TAMUK.

        Loreal is a financial and active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, an avid reader, and enjoys traveling with family and friends.

        Warren Frank

        Treasurer

        Warren Frank is a retired CPA and CFO, and current Adjunct Professor at Columbia College.

        Warren worked at such CPA firms as KPMG, PwC, and Deloitte, and Not For Profit organizations as National Association of Realtors, Chicago Associations of Realtors, Anixter Center, and Chinese American Service League.

        Warren is a Chicago resident in the Lakeview neighborhood. He attended Loyola University of Chicago for his bachelor degree and Northwestern University for his master degree.

        Colleen McGaughey

        Board Member

        Colleen McGaughey (she/her) is the director of development at the National Public Housing Museum, where she leads the strategic direction of the museum’s fundraising efforts with a focus on creative and community-centric approaches.

        Mario Longoni

        Board Member

        Mario Longoni is a cultural anthropologist (“Lead Environmental Social Scientist”) in the Keller Science Action Center at the Field Museum. For over 20 years, he has worked with individuals and organizations to surface and activate cultural and natural assets (specific strengths and characteristics) to help communities meet the challenges they face.

        Rob Fojtik

        Board Member
        Rob Fojtik is Vice President for Neighborhood Strategy at Choose Chicago, the city’s official tourism and convention promotion bureau. In this capacity, Rob oversees efforts to promote and support Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods to visitors from near and far. Programs include the award-winning Neighborhood Content Creator program that leverages resident-made digital content, and Chicago Alfresco, a $2.5 million placemaking initiative created in partnership with the Chicago Department of Transportation to transform public spaces into community plazas for outdoor enjoyment.

        Before coming to Choose Chicago, Rob was a Senior Advisor to Mayor Lightfoot on economic development and international relations at City Hall, as well as LGTBQ+ affairs and the expanded outdoor dining program. In this role, he also worked to recommend and place over 150 civic leaders and residents onto City boards and commissions. Prior to government service in the Lightfoot administration, Rob ran her winning campaign in the crowded 2019 Chicago mayoral race as Chief of Staff. In past lives, Rob has worked as a public affairs manager for a Fortune 500 company downtown; had misadventures in management consulting, art sales, and personal cheffing; and spent time in Washington DC working for former Secretary of Defense William Cohen. Rob also served a one-year appointment at the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence as a policy advisor on Central and Eastern Europe. In this role, he was part of the NSC’s interagency process to develop a comprehensive sanctions regime on Russia as a consequence of its 2014 invasion of Crimea and Eastern Ukraine.

        After receiving his BA in Slavic Languages and Literature at Northwestern University, Rob lived and worked in the Czech Republic teaching English and tending bar before moving to Washington, D.C. to pursue a MA from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service Center for Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies (CERES). He enjoys cooking, learning foreign languages, hiking with his partner and their dog, and visiting Chicago’s many neighborhoods.

        Paul Durica

        Board Member

        Dr. Paul Durica is the Director of Exhibitions at the Chicago History Museums and worked in a similar capacity at The Newberry Library. From 2015-2020, he served as the Director of Programs and Exhibitions with Illinois Humanities, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

        Prior to that he drew upon his work as a writer, researcher, and teacher to produce a series of free and interactive talks, walks, and reenactments focused on narratives from Chicago’s past that resonate with its present.

        These public history programs led to collaborations with cultural institutions in the city such as the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, Chicago History Museum, Newberry Library, Chicago Architecture Foundation, Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Chicago Cultural Center among others.

        Each program made use of both his original research and the skills of the arts organizations, community groups, local businesses, and publications that acted as my partners. Some of these programs, such as the full-scale reenactment of the Haymarket Affair in 2011, involved recruiting and directing over 300 volunteers and 1,000 participants.

        To produce these programs successfully, he wrote grants; managed budgets; generated web content; worked closely with program partners of varying sizes and resources; and identified, engaged, and sustained a diverse multi-generational audience.

        Lynessa Rico

        Board Member

        Dr. Lynessa M. Rico is the Associate Chair of the Business Psychology Department at the The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Chicago campus. She is also a business mentor at 1871.

        Lynessa is a results-driven Strategic Consultant with over 25 years of experience enabling leaders to meet strategic business objectives by identifying and aligning business growth opportunities with strategic direction of culturally diverse organizations. By leveraging her strategic experience in identifying and impacting business growth opportunities and maximizing profits in retail firms and higher education institutions, Lynessa leads workshops focused on the creative mindset, women’s entrepreneurship, emotional intelligence, and the value and application of design thinking within entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Her services also include consulting with and educating leadership on emotional intelligence, the power of design thinking and the creative mindset, and leadership styles to support inclusive, creative workplaces. She has presented to leadership and innovation teams in small, mid-size, and Fortune 500 companies.

        Lynessa received her undergraduate degrees in Marketing and Management from Wichita State University. She then went on to earn a master’s degree in Business Administration from Wichita State University with a focus in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. After earning her master’s degree, Lynessa received her doctorate in Business Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology where she successfully completed her dissertation titled, “The Relationship Between Personality Types and Color Preference for Color Combinations.” Her current research interests include women’s entrepreneurship, design thinking, creativity, emotional intelligence, and entrepreneurship self-efficacy.

        Outside of work and research, Lynessa enjoys mentoring start-ups and judging pitch competitions. Lynessa currently resides in Chicago, Illinois with her four cats. She is an avid long-distance runner, having completed 5 full marathons (and counting), and enjoys watching musical theater.

        Briana Thomas

        Board Member

        Briana Thomas is the Museum Associate at the Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education (a core member of the Chicago Cultural Alliance). She wears many hats including developing exhibition content, facilitating community programs (children and adults), liaising with visitor artists, and other responsibilities. Her previous experience in the nonprofit space includes her tenure as the Financial Empowerment Coordinator at AMERICORPS Sharing Life Center as well as engaging with the public at the Dallas Arboretum. Her past professional experience has remained rooted in marginalized communities. It is their needs, discourse and histories that she has routinely been tasked with protecting and showcasing in the face of poor infrastructure, and willing ignorance. Creating safe spaces is an ancestral practice she has inherited.