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SUMMARY:Japanese American Incarceration: Healing Histories Across Generations
DESCRIPTION:Signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 19\, 1942\, Executive Order 9066 led to the incarceration of 120\,000 Japanese and Japanese Americans during WWII. Every year\, the Japanese American community in Chicago comes together to commemorate E.O. 9066 as a reminder of the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis and the importance of protecting the rights and freedoms of all. This year\, Day of Remembrance 2024 will include three events focused on intergenerational impact; \n\nSaturday\, February\, 17th\, 2024 from 2:30-4:30 at the Japanese American Service Committee: “Intergenerational Conversations: Ripples of the Past”; a workshop on intergenerational conversations for the Nikkei community. Advanced registration required : https://bit.ly/dor2024intergenconvos\nSunday\, February 18th\, 2024 from 2-4PM at the Chicago History Museum: “Japanese American Incarceration; Healing Histories Across Generations”; this Day of Remembrance main event will feature a conversation between Midwest based keynote speakers Jami Nakamura Lin\, author of “The Night Parade: A Speculative Memoir\,”and Dr. Donna Nagata\, researcher of intergenerational impact from Japanese American incarceration. Advanced registration is required: https://7615a.blackbaudhosting.com/7615a/Day-of-Remembrance-18Feb2024\nSunday\, February 18th\, 2024 from 2-4PM at the Chicago History Museum: An interactive children’s program\, “Healing Through Generations” will occur at the same time as the main event offering interactive stations to learn and connect with incarceration history. This program is for preschool through 6th graders and their caregivers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Youth ages 7th grade and up can attend individually. Advanced registration is NOT required for this event. The children’s program is a drop in event; stay as long as you like!\n\nAll events are free and open to the public. However\, the February 17th workshop is meant specifically for Japanese American and Nikkei identified individuals. Advanced registration is required for the workshop and main event. Registration and more information can be found on the DOR website.:https://chicagodor.wordpress.com. \nThis event is sponsored by the Chicago Japanese American Council\, the Chicago Japanese American Historical Society\, the Japanese American Citizens League – Chicago Chapter\, the Japanese American Service Committee\, and the Japanese Mutual Aid Society of Chicago. \nFor questions\, contact JACL Chicago Program Director\, Rebecca Ozaki at rebecca@jaclchicago.org or 773-728-7171.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/japanese-american-incarceration-healing-histories-across-generations/
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SUMMARY:Love Notes: An R&B Violin Experience
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a romantic evening filled with the sounds of your favorite love songs played by the incomparable Omari Dillard. Classically trained\, with a contemporary style\, Omari delivers harmonious sounds with versatility in genres like R&B\, jazz\, hip hop\, rock\, pop\, country\, and gospel. From Anita Baker and Luther Vandross\, to Bruno Mars and Alicia Keys\, and even Chris Stapleton’s “Tennessee Whiskey” \, Often told\, “You make that violin sing like a saxophone!”\, he is also an intriguing performer. Omari will provide the tunes to have you moving and grooving all night! His sultry sound makes him one of the most captivating around! Make this event the perfect way to wrap up your Valentine’s Day Weekend.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/love-notes-an-rb-violin-experience/
LOCATION:Harold Washington Cultural Center\, 4701 South Martin Luther King Drive\, Chicago\, 60653
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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SUMMARY:Desde Mi Barrio
DESCRIPTION:Kenneth Meléndez’s repertoire spans an array of percussion instruments\, encompassing Afro-Puerto Rican\, Afro-Cuban\, Afro-Dominican\, and Brazilian rhythms. Amidst his performances with renowned bands like Costa Brava and La Familia Sanabria\, Kenneth dedicates himself to teaching and sharing\nthe essence of Puerto Rican cultural traditions.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/desde-mi-barrio/
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SUMMARY:Immense Journeys: Art\, Nature\, Science and Beyond Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join us Sunday\, February 18th at 1:30 pm for Immense Journeys: Art\, Nature\, Science and Beyond Artist Talk with  Melissa Jay Craig\, Lisa A. Frank\, and Anne Hughes. This artist talk will be moderated by Alexandra Senycia.  \nMelissa Jay Craig\, Lisa A. Frank\, and Anne Hughes lead lives rich in creative experiences informed by nature. Day by day\, art practice and the natural world awaken shoots of imaginative reflections and actions. This exhibition brings together varied\, visual art forms to stand on their own and resonate off the others through surprising interconnections (just like nature itself). A purposeful confluence provides many pathways into appreciation of process and range. It allows for thoughtful exploration of the infinite ways in which nature affects our lives and we affect nature. Presented here are works by three artists who\, over decades\, have embraced the wonders of nature and witnessed results of human actions and inactions. Deepfelt desires\, to share their personal artworks and stir the passions of others to engage\, reside at the heart of this exhibition. There is no one-way in. Creativity and nature inspire\, confound\, amaze\, and amuse.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/immense-journeys-art-nature-science-and-beyond-artist-talk/
LOCATION:2320 W Chicago Ave\, 2320 W Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lakeview Orchestra: Wagner\, Strauss\, Beethoven
DESCRIPTION:Join Lakeview Orchestra for an unforgettable afternoon of music at 2 pm on Sunday\, February 18\, at the Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture\, 2936 N Southport Avenue in Chicago. Revel in the grandeur of Wagner\, bask in the alluring charm of Strauss\, and be enchanted by the playful melodies of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/lakeview-orchestra-wagner-strauss-beethoven/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Theater\, 2936 N. Southport Ave.\, Chicago\, 60657
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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SUMMARY:February Free Day
DESCRIPTION:Date: 2024-02-19 \nLocation:  \n3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL 60201\, United States \n  \n\nJoin us for a day of free admission at the Mitchell Museum on Monday\, February 19th\, 2024\, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nThank you to our Sponsor Grace Lutheran Church! \n For more information about this program\, please contact: info@mitchellmuseum.org | (847) 475-1030 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/february-free-day/
LOCATION:Mitchell Museum of the American Indian\, 3001 central street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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SUMMARY:A Talk By Richard Tellstrom ONLINE Swedish Food History and Signature Dishes\, Then and Now
DESCRIPTION:A broad exposé of what characterizes Swedish food culture in flavors\, dishes and eating\, both before the great American migration whit the spice roads to Sweden throughout history\, and how food culture have developed during the 1900s\, starting with a great interest in simplyfing cooking\, removing the dessert from the everyday meal and later on picking up food trends from many countries. There will also be some highlights of what remains of regional differences from the food history\, and how modern food has been adopted differently in Sweden and created new regional dishes.  After the lectur there will be time for comments and questions.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/a-talk-by-richard-tellstrom-online-swedish-food-history-and-signature-dishes-then-and-now/
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CATEGORIES:Food and Drink,Online Events,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Orchids After Hours
DESCRIPTION:Make a date to be whisked away by a whimsical world of 10\,000 fresh\, colorful blooms. Marvel at surprises under the big top as you treat yourself to light bites and colorful cocktails (available for purchase). Enjoy a vibrant night out at the Orchid Show of Wonders.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/orchids-after-hours/2024-02-22/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencie\, IL\, 60022
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Food and Drink
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SUMMARY:UIC Black Cultural Center: Black Heritage Month⁠  African Americans and the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Homes Away From Home: Black Students’ Activism and Belonging at U of I \nThursday\, February 1st \nBus Departs: 12 pm Bus Returns: by 12 am \nSign up: https://go.uic.edu/homeaway \nThis is a FREE trip to the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) to learn more about our Cultural Centers\, connect with students from UIS and the University of Illinois of Urbana Champaign (UIUC)\, and discuss the Black experience within the University of Illinois system. There will be an exhibit showing\, panel\, lunch and dinner.\nRound trip bus transportation to the campus of the University of Illinois Springfield will be provided. The bus will be leaving from Student Center East (SCE) at 12 PM and returning by 12 AM. Excusal letters for courses on this day will be provided.\nSeating is reserved for the first 25 students who sign up. \nArt Moves: The Chicago Footwork Experience! Lecture\, Performance\, and Dance Workshop \nWednesday\, February 7th \nLecture- BCC Gallery\, Addams Hall 207.   3:30 PM-4:30 PM \nPerformance/Workshop- Student Center East (SCE) Illinois C.  6:30 PM-8:30 PM \nExplore the history\, politics\, and Afro-Diasporic spiritual roots of Chicago footwork. Footwork is an embodied and creative form of resistance to state-sanctioned violence and environmental racism. Following the lecture and performance\, dancers will teach the foundational moves of Chicago Footwork\, culminating in a full routine. \nWhat’s Going On? The Healing Power of Creativity \nFriday\, February 9th \nBCC Gallery\, Addams Hall 207. 10 AM-11 AM \nCreativity is essential for emotional and mental well-being. Join us as we reduce stress through collaging\, coloring\, bracelet-making\, and writing. Supplies and light refreshments will be provided. \nBlack Table Talk: Love in the Arts \nWednesday\, February 14th \nBCC Gallery\, Addams Hall 207. 12 PM-1 PM \nJoin our conversation! We will discuss how “Black Love” is portrayed in the arts and popular culture. \nArt Moves: Open Mic \nThursday\, February 15th  \nBCC Gallery\, Addams Hall 207. 6:30 PM-9 PM \nCome out for a night of music and spoken word! Hosted by UIC’s very own DJ John West! \nTracing Our Path Through Bronzeville. A film screening and discussion \nThursday\, February 22nd  \nBCC Gallery\, Addams Hall 207. 6 PM-8 PM \nThis documentary by Reginald J. Rice highlights the contributions of various cultural institutions in Bronzeville. Local Chicago artists will be featured and present for the discussion. \nFilm description: he Bronzeville neighborhood in Chicago has been a creative hub that cultivated the artistry of some of the most influential artists and authors of the twentieth century. To name a few\, Margaret Burroughs\, Richard Wright\, William Walker\, Gwendolyn Brooks\, and members from AfriCOBRA have all established a creative foundation in Bronzeville. Nevertheless\, the significance of their contribution is not only the artwork they produced\, but also the aesthetic tradition that they established. This aesthetic tradition was founded to reframe the fraudulent historical narrative of African Americans. Today\, there are a number of artists who are following this aesthetic tradition. This documentary will introduce its audience to the cultural traditions that emerged from the Bronzeville community. This tradition challenged the status quo through activism\, visual arts\, literature\, and academic research.Tracing Our Path Through Bronzeville will highlight the contributions of various cultural institutions in Bronzeville\, and contemporary African American artists that attempted to redefine the image and voice of black culture. This documentary will generate a new perspective on the significance of the cultural legacy of African American art from the perspective of artists who have exhibited their paintings in the Bronzeville art galleries. \nBlack Table Talk: Visualizing Black Culture \nWednesday\, February 28th  \nBCC Gallery\, Addams Hall 207. 12 PM- 1 PM \nJoin our conversation! Images of Blacks in photography have a profound impact on how we interpret black experiences and identities. We will be exploring the power of Black visual imagery through the camera lens. \nArt Moves: Can You Feel It? Celebrating 40 years of House Music \nThursday\, February 29th  \nBCC Gallery\, Addams Hall 207. 6:30 PM-9 PM \nCome and celebrate the history and worldwide impact of Chicago’s own House Music with DJ John West.\nUPCOMING EVENTS
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/uic-black-cultural-center-black-heritage-month%e2%81%a0-african-americans-and-the-arts/2024-02-22/
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CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals and Fairs,Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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SUMMARY:Neighborhood Nights
DESCRIPTION:Date: \nStart\nThursday\, January 11\, 2024 \nTime:  \nLocation: \nLocation\nDANK Haus\, 6th Floor Skyline Lounge \n\nenjoy a beverage with a spectacular EXPERIENCE in our haus \nA perfect place to meet your neighbors and socialize! All proceeds support the DANK Haus Museum \nWHEN\nEach 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 7-11 PM.  \nLocation\nWinter months – Brauhaus Room (2nd floor) \nSummer/Fall months – Skyline Lounge/Terrace (6th floor) \nSubject to change. Be sure to check elevator signs when arriving!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/neighborhood-nights-11/2024-02-22/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink
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SUMMARY:Soup & Rice
DESCRIPTION:Come share a meal! Volunteers should fill out this form
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/soup-rice-3/
LOCATION:Japanese American Services Committee\, 4427 N. Clark\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink
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SUMMARY:Mohnkuchen | Kulturküche Baking Class
DESCRIPTION:Chef Reinhard Richter is back with another tasty treat for us! This month Chef Reinhard will be demonstrating how to make a delicious Mohnkuchen\, or poppy seed cake. This cake is a perfect choice for you weekend Kaffee und Kuchen! Guests will watch Chef Reinhard demonstrate how he makes this classic cake and be able to ask questions. At the end of the class\, guests will be invited to taste the freshly baked cake and maybe even bring some home!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/mohnkuchen-kulturkuche-baking-class/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink
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SUMMARY:Teotlecuilli Aztec Dance
DESCRIPTION:Teotlecuilli Aztec Dance invites all indigenous people\, Aztec dancers\, and followers of these beautiful teachings and traditions that commemorate the birth of Huey Tata Cuauhtémoc.\nMay your sun shine brightly!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/teotlecuilli-aztec-dance/
LOCATION:Trickster Cultural Center\, 190 S Roselle Rd\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60193\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Kino\, Kaffee und Kuchen
DESCRIPTION:Date: \nStart\nSaturday\, January 06\, 2024 \nTime:  \nLocation: \nLocation\nDANK Haus Room 206\, 2nd Floor \n\n\n \nKINO\, KAFFEE UND KUCHEN  \nSaturdays at the DANK Haus in Room 206\n10:30 – 11:00 AM | Kaffee und Kuchen \n11:00 – 12:00 PM | Vorfilm \n12:00 PM | Feature Film Begins \n  \nJoin us each Saturday at the DANK Haus in Fall\, Winter\, and Spring for Kaffee\, Kuchen\, und Kino. Each week guests will choose the film they want to watch \nDANK Members: $5 | Non-Members: $7 \n 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/kino-kaffee-und-kuchen/2024-02-24/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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SUMMARY:Puerto Rican Arts Alliance: Studio Arts Program
DESCRIPTION: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 others. El Riconcito provides a safe and welcoming studio for art making. An artist and a counselor in the studio can guide you in creative experiences\, but you can opt to do your own artwork. \nJoin us! We provide the art supplies\, and you bring your creativity.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/puerto-rican-arts-alliance-studio-arts-program/2024-02-24/
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CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T150000
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SUMMARY:FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum
DESCRIPTION: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 artifacts. \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/free-guided-tours-at-the-national-hellenic-museum/2024-02-24/
LOCATION:National Hellenic Museum\, 333 S. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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SUMMARY:Constructing Jathi Choreography with Harini Nilakantan
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Saturdays\n1:15 – 2:15 PM\nHarini Nilakantan is a student of Aacharya Choodamani Guru Smt. Roja\nKannan\, and has over two decades of experience in this art form. In this 90-minute class\, dancers will learn new choreography – both how to piece together combinations and increase retention with her for advanced\nrhythmic patterns or Jathis.\nClass focus: execution\, technique\, creativity\, retention
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/constructing-jathi-choreography-with-harini-nilakantan/2024-02-24/
LOCATION:Kalapriya Studio\, 2101 S. Wabash Ave.\, Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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SUMMARY:万珺: 玉器入门讲座 Lecture by Jun Wan: “Intro to Jade”
DESCRIPTION:Jade holds profound significance in Asian culture\, symbolizing purity\, beauty\, and status. Integral to rituals and art\, jade’s influence permeates Asian history\, embodying spiritual and cultural values and signifying not just wealth but the profound human quest for harmony and balance. This Lecture will discuss the beauty of Jade as an ornament as well as its representation of cultural heritage. Please note that this lecture is in Mandarin. \n玉在亚洲文化中具有深远的意义，象征着纯洁、美丽和地位。在仪式和艺术中不可或缺，玉的影响渗透于亚洲历史，体现了精神和文化价值，不仅象征着财富，还象征着人类对和谐与平衡的深刻追求。本次讲座由玉器专家万珺主持，她毕业于北京大学地质系，曾嘉德国际拍卖有限公司珠宝部总监一职，目前是芝加哥艺术博物馆担任古玉研究客座顾问。本次讲座为全中文授课。 \nTime: Feb 24\, 2024\, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM \nLocation: Heritage Museum of Asian Art\, 3500 S Morgan St\, Chicago\, IL 60609\, USA \nAbout the Lecture: Jade Series Lesson 1: Intro to Jade (Please note that this lecture is in Mandarin)  \n讲座内容：玉器系列课程第一课（本次讲座为中文讲座） \n\n玉器入门\n玉在世界艺术收藏中的地位\n玉在中国文化历史中的特殊地位\n玉的起源\n什么是玉，玉和宝石的区别\n玉质之美：玉料的形成和甄别\nIntro to Jade\nJade’s status in World Art Collections\nThe Special Status of Jade in Chinese Cultural History\nThe Origin of Jade\nWhat is Jade\, the Difference between Jade and Gemstones\nThe Beauty of Jade: Formation and Selection of Jade Material\n\nAbout the Instructor: \n​万珺毕业於北大地质系岩石矿物专业。在担任嘉德国际拍卖有限公司珠宝部总监职务期间，她创办了国内第一场珠宝翡翠专场拍卖。在那之后，她建立了中国大陆首家专业翡翠俱乐部，长年举办翡翠讲座、课程，并在中央电视台《鉴宝》节目出任鉴定专家。目前，她在芝加哥艺术博物馆（Art Institute of Chicago ）担任古玉研究客座顾问一职。 \n​​Jun Wan graduated from the Department of Geology of Peking University\, majoring in Rock and Mineralogy. During her tenure as Director of the Jewellery Department at Guardian International Auction Co. Ltd\,  she established the first domestic jewelry and jadeite auction in China. Afterward\, she established the first professional jadeite club in mainland China\, held jadeite lectures and courses for many years\, and served as an appraisal expert on CCTV’s “Treasure Appraisal” program. Currently for the Art Institute of Chicago (Art Institute of Chicago) jade research guest consultant. \nAccessibility 详细地点: \n亚洲艺术遗产博物馆的入口位于西 35 街。乘坐电梯到三楼，右转可以到达博物馆接待处。无障碍卫生间和标准卫生间位于同一楼层。通过西 35 街可在博物馆旁找到免费停车位。 \nThe Heritage Museum of Asian Art’s Entrance is on West 35th Street. Take the elevator to the third floor and turn right to the Museum Reception Desk. Accessible and standard toilets are located on the same floor. Free parking space is available next to the museum via West 35th Street. 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/%e4%b8%87%e7%8f%ba-%e7%8e%89%e5%99%a8%e5%85%a5%e9%97%a8%e8%ae%b2%e5%ba%a7-lecture-by-jun-wan-intro-to-jade/
LOCATION:3500 S Morgan Street\, 3500 S Morgan St 3F\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:万珺: 玉器入门讲座 Lecture by Jun Wan: "Intro to Jade"
DESCRIPTION:讲座内容：玉器系列课程第一课（本次讲座为中文讲座）\nAbout the Lecture: Jade Series Lesson 1: Intro to Jade (Please note that this lecture is in Mandarin)\n玉器入门\n玉在世界艺术收藏中的地位\n玉在中国文化历史中的特殊地位\n玉的起源\n什么是玉，玉和宝石的区别\n玉质之美：玉料的形成和甄别\nIntro to Jade\nJade’s status in World Art Collections\nThe Special status of Jade in Chinese Cultural History\nThe Origin of Jade\nWhat is Jade\, the Difference between Jade and Gemstones\nThe Beauty of Jade: Formation and Selection of Jade Material\n讲师介绍：\nAbout the Instructor:\n​万珺毕业於北大地质系岩石矿物专业。在担任嘉德国际拍卖有限公司珠宝部总监职务期间，她创办了国内第一场珠宝翡翠专场拍卖。在那之后，她建立了中国大陆首家专业翡翠俱乐部，长年举办翡翠讲座、课程，并在中央电视台《鉴宝》节目出任鉴定专家。目前，她在芝加哥艺术博物馆（Art Institute of Chicago ）担任古玉研究客座顾问一职。\n​​Jun Wan graduated from the Department of Geology of Peking University\, majoring in Rock and Mineralogy. During her tenure as Director of the Jewellery Department at Guardian International Auction Co. Ltd\,  she established the first domestic jewelry and jadeite auction in China. Afterward\, she established the first professional jadeite club in mainland China\, held jadeite lectures and courses for many years\, and served as an appraisal expert on CCTV’s “Treasure Appraisal” program. Currently for the Art Institute of Chicago (Art Institute of Chicago) jade research guest consultant.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/%e4%b8%87%e7%8f%ba-%e7%8e%89%e5%99%a8%e5%85%a5%e9%97%a8%e8%ae%b2%e5%ba%a7-lecture-by-jun-wan-intro-to-jade-2/
LOCATION:Heritage Museum of Asian Art\, 3500 S Morgan St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Swedish Cooking Class
DESCRIPTION:The Cooking Class series returns and this time we’re all about potatoes. Join us ONLINE via Zoom for a fun food experience where we learn the possibilities potatoes have to offer!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/swedish-cooking-class/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink,Online Events,Workshops and Classes
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SUMMARY:The First Black Archaeologist: John Wesley Gilbert
DESCRIPTION:Join NHM Online Discussions for an extraordinary evening with Professor John W.I. Lee from UC Santa Barbara as we delve into his groundbreaking biography\, “The First Black Archaeologist: A Life of John Wesley Gilbert” (Oxford University Press 2022). \nJohn Wesley Gilbert\, born enslaved in Hephzibah\, Georgia\, during the American Civil War\, went on to become one of the first ten Black students admitted to Brown University in Classics. His educational journey continued with a scholarship to study at the American School of Classical Studies in Athens\, Greece\, where he became the first African-American to attend. Gilbert’s contributions include his 1891 Master’s thesis\, “The Demes of Attica\,” and his pioneering role as the first Black faculty member at Paine College\, where he taught Greek and Latin.\nIn this special discussion\, Professor Lee offers unique insights into the life of this extraordinary scholar and Philhellene. Don’t miss this important exploration. \nAbout John W.I. Lee:\nJohn W.I. Lee is a Professor of History at UC Santa Barbara. With a background shaped by Asia and Hawai’i\, he holds a PhD in History from Cornell University. His publications include “A Greek Army on the March: Soldiers and Survival in Xenophon’s Anabasis” (Cambridge University Press 2007) and “The First Black Archaeologist: A Life of John Wesley Gilbert” (Oxford University Press 2022). Professor Lee has also participated in archaeological excavations in Greece. \nThe National Hellenic Museum gratefully acknowledges the Hellenic Foundation\, whose generous support makes our NHM Online Discussions possible.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/the-first-black-archaeologist-john-wesley-gilbert/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T130000
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SUMMARY:UIC Black Cultural Center: Black Heritage Month⁠  African Americans and the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Homes Away From Home: Black Students’ Activism and Belonging at U of I \nThursday\, February 1st \nBus Departs: 12 pm Bus Returns: by 12 am \nSign up: https://go.uic.edu/homeaway \nThis is a FREE trip to the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) to learn more about our Cultural Centers\, connect with students from UIS and the University of Illinois of Urbana Champaign (UIUC)\, and discuss the Black experience within the University of Illinois system. There will be an exhibit showing\, panel\, lunch and dinner.\nRound trip bus transportation to the campus of the University of Illinois Springfield will be provided. The bus will be leaving from Student Center East (SCE) at 12 PM and returning by 12 AM. Excusal letters for courses on this day will be provided.\nSeating is reserved for the first 25 students who sign up. \nArt Moves: The Chicago Footwork Experience! Lecture\, Performance\, and Dance Workshop \nWednesday\, February 7th \nLecture- BCC Gallery\, Addams Hall 207.   3:30 PM-4:30 PM \nPerformance/Workshop- Student Center East (SCE) Illinois C.  6:30 PM-8:30 PM \nExplore the history\, politics\, and Afro-Diasporic spiritual roots of Chicago footwork. Footwork is an embodied and creative form of resistance to state-sanctioned violence and environmental racism. Following the lecture and performance\, dancers will teach the foundational moves of Chicago Footwork\, culminating in a full routine. \nWhat’s Going On? The Healing Power of Creativity \nFriday\, February 9th \nBCC Gallery\, Addams Hall 207. 10 AM-11 AM \nCreativity is essential for emotional and mental well-being. Join us as we reduce stress through collaging\, coloring\, bracelet-making\, and writing. Supplies and light refreshments will be provided. \nBlack Table Talk: Love in the Arts \nWednesday\, February 14th \nBCC Gallery\, Addams Hall 207. 12 PM-1 PM \nJoin our conversation! We will discuss how “Black Love” is portrayed in the arts and popular culture. \nArt Moves: Open Mic \nThursday\, February 15th  \nBCC Gallery\, Addams Hall 207. 6:30 PM-9 PM \nCome out for a night of music and spoken word! Hosted by UIC’s very own DJ John West! \nTracing Our Path Through Bronzeville. A film screening and discussion \nThursday\, February 22nd  \nBCC Gallery\, Addams Hall 207. 6 PM-8 PM \nThis documentary by Reginald J. Rice highlights the contributions of various cultural institutions in Bronzeville. Local Chicago artists will be featured and present for the discussion. \nFilm description: he Bronzeville neighborhood in Chicago has been a creative hub that cultivated the artistry of some of the most influential artists and authors of the twentieth century. To name a few\, Margaret Burroughs\, Richard Wright\, William Walker\, Gwendolyn Brooks\, and members from AfriCOBRA have all established a creative foundation in Bronzeville. Nevertheless\, the significance of their contribution is not only the artwork they produced\, but also the aesthetic tradition that they established. This aesthetic tradition was founded to reframe the fraudulent historical narrative of African Americans. Today\, there are a number of artists who are following this aesthetic tradition. This documentary will introduce its audience to the cultural traditions that emerged from the Bronzeville community. This tradition challenged the status quo through activism\, visual arts\, literature\, and academic research.Tracing Our Path Through Bronzeville will highlight the contributions of various cultural institutions in Bronzeville\, and contemporary African American artists that attempted to redefine the image and voice of black culture. This documentary will generate a new perspective on the significance of the cultural legacy of African American art from the perspective of artists who have exhibited their paintings in the Bronzeville art galleries. \nBlack Table Talk: Visualizing Black Culture \nWednesday\, February 28th  \nBCC Gallery\, Addams Hall 207. 12 PM- 1 PM \nJoin our conversation! Images of Blacks in photography have a profound impact on how we interpret black experiences and identities. We will be exploring the power of Black visual imagery through the camera lens. \nArt Moves: Can You Feel It? Celebrating 40 years of House Music \nThursday\, February 29th  \nBCC Gallery\, Addams Hall 207. 6:30 PM-9 PM \nCome and celebrate the history and worldwide impact of Chicago’s own House Music with DJ John West.\nUPCOMING EVENTS
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/uic-black-cultural-center-black-heritage-month%e2%81%a0-african-americans-and-the-arts/2024-02-28/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals and Fairs,Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T210000
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SUMMARY:Night of Ideas
DESCRIPTION:Night of Ideas: Outside the Lines – Shaping Narratives and Urban Futures \nVilla Albertine’s signature Night of Ideas will take place from February 24 to March 3 across 20 US cities. The event invites thought leaders\, activists\, performers\, authors\, and academics to engage the public in late-night discussions addressing major global issues. This year’s unifying theme\, “Outside the Lines\,” centers on urban life and development\, raising questions about the impact of climate change\, new technologies\, gentrification\, and social activism\, by way of diversity and inclusion\, access to education and nature\, the future of cultural institutions\, and the shapes of artistic communities in built environments. \nIn Chicago\, this event is co-curated by Villa Albertine and the Chicago Architecture Center. \nFree and open to the public\, this global celebration of thoughts will welcome inspiring voices from academic\, artistic and civic communities for a four-hour marathon of ideas on this year’s theme: Outside the lines. \n 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/night-of-ideas/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:NOTES FROM OUR COMMUNITY
DESCRIPTION:NOTES FROM OUR COMMUNITY is a series of events inspired by TimeLine’s production of Notes from the Field by Anna Deavere Smith.\nJoin us at The Logan Center for a reading of TimeLine South’s Recidivism and a T-Shirt Making Project!\nThursday\, February 29\, 2024\n4:30pm – 7pm (play reading begins at 5pm) \nReva and David Logan Center for the Arts\n915 E. 60th St.\, Chicago\nScreening Room \nABOUT RECIDIVISM – conceived and created by the TimeLine South 2022 Ensemble\nThe students of Connor High are trying their best to navigate their school’s new strict policies but when they learn that a prison is being built blocks away\, it sparks a fire within the students to take action towards autonomy. In a battle to break oppressive cycles\, they form an alliance to gain respect from those in authority and create a better future for their community. \nThe 60-minute play reading and a brief post-show discussion will be followed by a creative T-shirt making project for those interested in participating! This event is intended for all theater lovers\, but is especially for teens and young adults.\nFREE! Reservations required.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/notes-from-our-community/
LOCATION:Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts\, 915 E 60th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater,Talks and Gatherings,Workshops and Classes
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GEO:41.7857274;-87.6038025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135839
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SUMMARY:Orchids After Hours
DESCRIPTION:Make a date to be whisked away by a whimsical world of 10\,000 fresh\, colorful blooms. Marvel at surprises under the big top as you treat yourself to light bites and colorful cocktails (available for purchase). Enjoy a vibrant night out at the Orchid Show of Wonders.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/orchids-after-hours/2024-02-29/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencie\, IL\, 60022
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Food and Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135839
CREATED:20240201T173802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T173827Z
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SUMMARY:UIC Black Cultural Center: Black Heritage Month⁠  African Americans and the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Homes Away From Home: Black Students’ Activism and Belonging at U of I \nThursday\, February 1st \nBus Departs: 12 pm Bus Returns: by 12 am \nSign up: https://go.uic.edu/homeaway \nThis is a FREE trip to the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) to learn more about our Cultural Centers\, connect with students from UIS and the University of Illinois of Urbana Champaign (UIUC)\, and discuss the Black experience within the University of Illinois system. There will be an exhibit showing\, panel\, lunch and dinner.\nRound trip bus transportation to the campus of the University of Illinois Springfield will be provided. The bus will be leaving from Student Center East (SCE) at 12 PM and returning by 12 AM. Excusal letters for courses on this day will be provided.\nSeating is reserved for the first 25 students who sign up. \nArt Moves: The Chicago Footwork Experience! Lecture\, Performance\, and Dance Workshop \nWednesday\, February 7th \nLecture- BCC Gallery\, Addams Hall 207.   3:30 PM-4:30 PM \nPerformance/Workshop- Student Center East (SCE) Illinois C.  6:30 PM-8:30 PM \nExplore the history\, politics\, and Afro-Diasporic spiritual roots of Chicago footwork. Footwork is an embodied and creative form of resistance to state-sanctioned violence and environmental racism. Following the lecture and performance\, dancers will teach the foundational moves of Chicago Footwork\, culminating in a full routine. \nWhat’s Going On? The Healing Power of Creativity \nFriday\, February 9th \nBCC Gallery\, Addams Hall 207. 10 AM-11 AM \nCreativity is essential for emotional and mental well-being. Join us as we reduce stress through collaging\, coloring\, bracelet-making\, and writing. Supplies and light refreshments will be provided. \nBlack Table Talk: Love in the Arts \nWednesday\, February 14th \nBCC Gallery\, Addams Hall 207. 12 PM-1 PM \nJoin our conversation! We will discuss how “Black Love” is portrayed in the arts and popular culture. \nArt Moves: Open Mic \nThursday\, February 15th  \nBCC Gallery\, Addams Hall 207. 6:30 PM-9 PM \nCome out for a night of music and spoken word! Hosted by UIC’s very own DJ John West! \nTracing Our Path Through Bronzeville. A film screening and discussion \nThursday\, February 22nd  \nBCC Gallery\, Addams Hall 207. 6 PM-8 PM \nThis documentary by Reginald J. Rice highlights the contributions of various cultural institutions in Bronzeville. Local Chicago artists will be featured and present for the discussion. \nFilm description: he Bronzeville neighborhood in Chicago has been a creative hub that cultivated the artistry of some of the most influential artists and authors of the twentieth century. To name a few\, Margaret Burroughs\, Richard Wright\, William Walker\, Gwendolyn Brooks\, and members from AfriCOBRA have all established a creative foundation in Bronzeville. Nevertheless\, the significance of their contribution is not only the artwork they produced\, but also the aesthetic tradition that they established. This aesthetic tradition was founded to reframe the fraudulent historical narrative of African Americans. Today\, there are a number of artists who are following this aesthetic tradition. This documentary will introduce its audience to the cultural traditions that emerged from the Bronzeville community. This tradition challenged the status quo through activism\, visual arts\, literature\, and academic research.Tracing Our Path Through Bronzeville will highlight the contributions of various cultural institutions in Bronzeville\, and contemporary African American artists that attempted to redefine the image and voice of black culture. This documentary will generate a new perspective on the significance of the cultural legacy of African American art from the perspective of artists who have exhibited their paintings in the Bronzeville art galleries. \nBlack Table Talk: Visualizing Black Culture \nWednesday\, February 28th  \nBCC Gallery\, Addams Hall 207. 12 PM- 1 PM \nJoin our conversation! Images of Blacks in photography have a profound impact on how we interpret black experiences and identities. We will be exploring the power of Black visual imagery through the camera lens. \nArt Moves: Can You Feel It? Celebrating 40 years of House Music \nThursday\, February 29th  \nBCC Gallery\, Addams Hall 207. 6:30 PM-9 PM \nCome and celebrate the history and worldwide impact of Chicago’s own House Music with DJ John West.\nUPCOMING EVENTS
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SUMMARY:SMORGASBORD
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a chilling descent into the shadows with a theatrical smorgasbord that unravels the twisted threads of early avant-garde plays. Peer into the abyss of loneliness\, confront the death of god\, and test the limits of your own understanding in a nightmarish production that leaves no soul untouched. Featuring short plays by Valerii Briusov\, Maurice Maeterlinck and Tristan Tzara\, this limited theatrical experience will be presented on March 1st\, 2nd and 3rd at The Labyrinth Club. Tickets are $15 dollars. Some viewers might find the contents of this show to be disturbing
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/smorgasbord/2024-03-01/
LOCATION:The Labyrinth Club\, 3658 North Pulaski Road\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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SUMMARY:Tree of Life
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening of our Tree of Life art exhibit featuring Marta Sofia Fraser and Kateryna Tkachenko.  The exhibit opens Friday\, March 1\, 2024 at 6:30\, admission is $10 per person.  The exhibit runs through March 24\, 2024.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/tree-of-life/2024-03-01/
LOCATION:2249 West Superior Street\, Chicago\, IL 60612\, 2249 West Superior Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
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SUMMARY:SMORGASBORD
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a chilling descent into the shadows with a theatrical smorgasbord that unravels the twisted threads of early avant-garde plays. Peer into the abyss of loneliness\, confront the death of god\, and test the limits of your own understanding in a nightmarish production that leaves no soul untouched. Featuring short plays by Valerii Briusov\, Maurice Maeterlinck and Tristan Tzara\, this limited theatrical experience will be presented on March 1st\, 2nd and 3rd at The Labyrinth Club. Tickets are $15 dollars. Some viewers might find the contents of this show to be disturbing
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/smorgasbord/2024-03-02/
LOCATION:The Labyrinth Club\, 3658 North Pulaski Road\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Arte de La Borinqueña - Women's History Month
DESCRIPTION:The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture is excited to announce our new collaborative exhibition\, Arte de La Borinqueña\, by Creator Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez\, on display from March 2 – October 26\, 2024. \nThe public opening will be on March 2\, 2024\, from 10 am – 2 pm and will include a “Meet and Greet” with the award-winning graphic novelist and creator of the superhero La Borinqueña\, Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez\, from 10:30 am – 1 pm. \nThrough the serialized comic medium\, Miranda-Rodriguez has effectively emphasized the significance of narrating Puerto Rico’s history\, addressing contemporary social and environmental issues\, and celebrating the diverse Puerto Rican diaspora. La Borinqueña was launched in 2016 under Miranda-Rodriguez’s studio\, Somos Arte\, where he serves as Creative Director and is recognized for his philanthropic contributions. The story emerged during a critical period for the Puerto Rican people\, marked by an economic crisis and natural disasters in the Caribbean. La Borinqueña has transcended fiction\, evolving into a philanthropic superhero movement with a collection of graphic novels\, a special benefit anthology with DC Comics titled Ricanstruction\, and noteworthy partnerships with NRDC\, Chocolate Cortés\, and others.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/arte-de-la-borinquena-womens-history-month/
LOCATION:The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture\, 3015 W Division Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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