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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-12/2024-02-08/
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:The Museum at Andersonville Fika Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join as we and other Andersonville businesses unite for food\, warm beverages and shopping (coffee grounds in our Store will be 15% off!). There will be fun ways to become better acquainted with the Museum and Swedish culture! We’ll have a popup cafe\, treats for the Coffee and Cocoa Crawl\, and we’ll be hosting the Andersonville puzzle exchange. We hope to see you for this fun winter activity! \nPOP-UP CAFÉ\nFriday\, Feb. 9\, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. \nCOFFEE AND COCOA CRAWL\nSaturday\, Feb. 10\, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.\nAs part of Andersonville’s Fika Fest\, the Coffee and Cocoa Crawl invites visitors to indulge in cozy beverages along a fun Andersonville route. Try special cocoa and a delicious treat from the Swedish American Museum\, along with offerings from nearby locations. Check in begins at 9 a.m. at the Museum. Purchase tickets here.  \nPUZZLE EXCHANGE\nSunday\, Feb. 11
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/the-museum-at-andersonville-fika-fest/
LOCATION:Swedish American Museum\, 5211 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Andersonville's Fika Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join as we and other Andersonville businesses unite for food\, warm beverages and shopping (packaged coffee in our Store will be 15% off!). There will be fun ways to become better acquainted with the Museum and Swedish culture! We’ll have a pop-up cafe\, traditional Fika-inspired treats for the Coffee and Cocoa Crawl\, and we’ll be hosting the Andersonville puzzle exchange. We hope to see you for this fun winter activity! You can view additional information on the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce website.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/andersonvilles-fika-fest/
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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/2024-02-09/
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SUMMARY:BRAND-NEW LEGO NINJAGO Event at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Find your ‘Dragon Power!’\nFamilies can become Spinjitzu masters with powered-up activities\, experiences and LEGO builds during the all-new LEGO NINJAGO Dragon’s Rising Event happening February 9 – March 10\, 2024!\nActivities & Experiences Include:\nBuild the baby dragon Riyu in the Master Builder Academy and see what baby Riyu sparks in you\nCollect limited edition dragon power pop badges and stickers and touch a plasma ball to spark your dragon energy\nThe Ninja’s have been separated from each other in MINILAND – search for them to bring them back together\nJoin an epic dance party at the Crossroads Carnival\nAnd More!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/brand-new-lego-ninjago-event-at-legoland-discovery-center-chicago/
LOCATION:LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago\, 601 N Martingale Road Suite 130\, Schaumburg\, IL 60173\, 601 N Martingale Road Suite 130\, Schaumburg\, 60173
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Card Making
DESCRIPTION:Join us to make a handmade Valentine for someone special on your lunch break\, Thursday\, February 9 from noon to 2 PM. Stop by the CAC Design Studio to create a one-of-a-kind card that will make anyone feel extra special this Valentine’s Day. \nCAC’s love for the folks of 111 Illinois Center is ‘designed’ to bring the community together. Join us to make a handmade Valentine for someone special on your lunch break\, Thursday\, February 9 from noon to 2 P.M. Stop by the CAC Design Studio to create a one-of-a-kind card that will make anyone feel extra special this Valentine’s Day. Using the design process\, learn basic techniques like cutting out hearts\, creating a basic pop-out element\, and more to wow your recipients.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/valentines-day-card-making/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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SUMMARY:“Year of the Dragon: Early China to LEGO” – Exhibition Preview Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us and be part of the celebration for our Lunar New Year Exhibition – Year of Dragon: Early China to LEGO! \nAttendees will have early access to our exhibition while enjoying an original performance choreographed by the dancer and multidisciplinary artist Irene Hsiao. Wine and appetizers will be served. LIMITED to 100 Spots. \nTime and location: 6:00 – 8:30 PM\, Fri\, Feb 9th\, 2024\, Heritage Museum of Asian Art \nAdmission: Members – Free | Non-Members – $25 \nAbout the Exhibition: \nThe dragon has captivated the Asian continent for thousands of years. This exhibition explores the representation of the dragon over the span of a millennium and three Asian countries. It demonstrates how the form and function of dragon imagery have drastically evolved over the centuries.  \nIn this exhibition\, we see the image of the dragon on a Japanese enamel cigarette case; a dragon intertwines itself on the base of a silver champagne holder from the Mandarin Hotel; a child’s LEGO toy is built in the form of a mythical dragon. The dragon is found on a household trivet from China and even on postage stamps. \nAbout the Performance: \nHeritage Museum of Asian Art is collaborating with our 2024 Resident Artist Irene Hsiao to create a new interactive installation and performance series called If the Sky Could Dream. Coinciding with the Lunar Year of the Dragon\, the museum will showcase dragon artworks from throughout Asia\, as well as include an original\, contemporary vision of the dragon from an Asian American perspective by Hsiao. \nIF THE SKY COULD DREAM focuses on the Chinese dragon as a powerful being that fosters harmony. The dragon is emblematic of China and also a mythological being for many Asian and Western cultures. The dragon thus evokes a sense of mysticism\, power\, and intrigue in many communities. Because the Chinese dragon is a water deity\, the installation inside the museum will incorporate images and projections of water\, weather\, and local bodies of water\, including the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. \nIf The Sky Could Dream is supported\, in part\, by a Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant \nAccessibility \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/year-of-the-dragon-early-china-to-lego-exhibition-preview-reception/
LOCATION:3500 S Morgan Street\, 3500 S Morgan St 3F\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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SUMMARY:The Great LEGO Mystery Adult Night at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Adult Fans of LEGO!\nExperience a mystery-themed Adult Night Friday\, February 9th from 7pm – 10pm in the attraction filled with clues\, suspects and red herrings galore! Enjoy the 4D Theater\, rides\, and explore the attraction kid free.\nThe Great LEGO Mystery Adult Night Includes:\n– Enjoy access to the Center including our themed build stations\, MINILAND Chicago\, Kingdom Quest\, 4D Cinema and more!\n– Help solve the Great LEGO Mystery! Find hidden clues and work to find out who broke the LEGO model!\n– And more!\nBuy your tickets now to guarantee your entry! Guests must be 18+ to enter Adult Night.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/the-great-lego-mystery-adult-night-at-legoland-discovery-center-chicago/
LOCATION:LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago\, 601 N Martingale Road Suite 130\, Schaumburg\, IL 60173\, 601 N Martingale Road Suite 130\, Schaumburg\, 60173
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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SUMMARY:Scottish American History Forum
DESCRIPTION:Date: February 10 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am \nLocation:  \n\nTopic: The Burning Land: One Family’s Passage Through the Civil War and into the West  \nSpeaker: David O. Stewart\, Historian and Author of George Washington\, The Summer of 1787\, Impeached\, Madison’s Gift\, American Emperor and others. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/scottish-american-history-forum-9/
LOCATION:Chicago Scots\, 2800 Des Plaines Ave\, North Riverside\, IL\, 60546\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:DIY Valentines: A Maker Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us and the Chicago Calligraphy Collective for an interactive and family-friendly Valentine’s Day-themed maker event.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/diy-valentines-a-maker-event/
LOCATION:Newberry Library\, 60 West Walton Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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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/2024-02-10/
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/2024-02-10/
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CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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SUMMARY:“Year of the Dragon: Early China to LEGO” – Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting
DESCRIPTION:On the first day of the Lunar New Year 2024\, the Heritage Museum of Asian Art invites you to attend the Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting. \nEnjoy our celebratory event to officially open ‘The Year of the Dragon: Special Exhibition’ and access the exhibit early! \nTime and location: 11 AM\, Sat\, Feb 10th\, 2024\, at Heritage Museum of Asian Art \nAdmission: Members – Free | Non-Members – Adult $8; Student/Senior $5 \nAbout the Exhibition: \nThe dragon has captivated the Asian continent for thousands of years. This exhibition explores the representation of the dragon over the span of a millennium and three Asian countries. It demonstrates how the form and function of dragon imagery have drastically evolved over the centuries.  \nIn this exhibition\, we see the image of the dragon on a Japanese enamel cigarette case; a dragon intertwines itself on the base of a silver champagne holder from the Mandarin Hotel; a child’s LEGO toy is built in the form of a mythical dragon. The dragon is found on a household trivet from China and even on postage stamps. \nAccessibility \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/year-of-the-dragon-early-china-to-lego-opening-ceremony-and-ribbon-cutting/
LOCATION:3500 S Morgan Street\, 3500 S Morgan St 3F\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140826
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Lunar New Year with the HANA Center on February 10th!
DESCRIPTION:Hana Center is holding a Lunar New Year event at its main building in Chicago to celebrate the Year of the Blue Dragon. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a day filled with joy\, cultural richness\, and community spirit.\nWhen: Saturday\, February 10th\, 11am – 2pm\nLocation: Hana Center Chicago Main Building\, 4300 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60618 ( Directions )\nEvent details:\nPungmul performance\nNew Year’s Wishes\nthree times\nHanbok photo shoot\nrefreshments\nReserve your spot by Wednesday\, February 7th\, and tell your family and friends!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/celebrate-lunar-new-year-with-the-hana-center-on-february-10th/
LOCATION:HANA Center\, 4300 N. California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals and Fairs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140826
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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/2024-02-10/
LOCATION:National Hellenic Museum\, 333 S. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140826
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SUMMARY:Bending Light | Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Bending Light transcends the conventional use of colors within painting and delves into a realm where colors cease to merely reflect what our eyes perceive\, but rather echo the sentiments of our hearts. Expressed in the works of six dynamic painters\, colors cease to be passive elements; they become an emotional call and response\, engaging beyond the confines of the canvas. Positive and negative spaces react differently\, to create a vibrant dialogue that transcends\, pushing all color theories to the edge. Through a meticulous play of colors\, improvisation\, storytelling\, and thoughtful composition\, each work\, regardless of style\, serves as a conduit for emotions and thoughts\, encouraging viewers to delve deeper into their own introspection.   \nEchoing curator and artist Paul Branton\, What does it truly mean to be colored in America? This question approaches theories of color\, in relation to identity and the rich pigments found in nature; they serve as the palette for this artistic inquiry and the profound implications of this label. The artists explore its impact on Black identity\, potential\, and the intricate interplay between societal perceptions and individual existence.\nBeyond their aesthetic appeal\, the works are a celebration of the language of color\, offering a poignant exploration of the unique challenges\, triumphs\, and complexities of Black life. Bending Light invites you to experience color not just as a visual spectacle but as a powerful conduit for reflection and dialogue.\nFeatured artists include Edo (Eddie Santana)\, Bryant Lamont\, Courtney Collins\, Pearlie Taylor\, Robert Lewis Clark\, and Paul Branton.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/bending-light-opening-reception/
LOCATION:South Side Community Art Center\, 3831 S. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60653\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T141500
DTSTAMP:20260403T140826
CREATED:20240207T213717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T213717Z
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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/2024-02-10/
LOCATION:Kalapriya Studio\, 2101 S. Wabash Ave.\, Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kalapriya Center for Indian Performing Arts":MAILTO:info@kalapriya.org
GEO:41.8541146;-87.6251552
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kalapriya Studio 2101 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2101 S. Wabash Ave.:geo:-87.6251552,41.8541146
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140826
CREATED:20240122T175628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T174320Z
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SUMMARY:SAI Screenings: 'Indus Blues' (2019) by Jawad Sharif
DESCRIPTION:South Asian filmmakers like Satyajit Ray\, Deepa Mehta\, Mrinal Sen\, Mira Nair\, and Ritwik Ghatak have made significant contributions to the development of cinema using the medium to tell authentic stories of South Asian communities and their relationship to various socio-political issues. However\, their contributions have always been overshadowed by the media hype surrounding Bollywood films. \nTo showcase the diversity of South Asian films\, South Asia Institute is launching “SAI Screening”\, a bi-monthly film screening series highlighting feature films and documentaries by South Asian filmmakers whose talents transcend cultures and boundaries. Their films are not only unique but also reflect different facets of South Asian culture and society. \nFor our first event\, we are screening “Indus Blues” (2019)\, an award-winning documentary directed and produced by Jawad Sharif. The film explores the dying folk and classical musical culture of Pakistan and the challenges faced by the musicians to sustain the craft. \nJoin us for the screening of this thought-provoking film\, followed by a discussion with the director. \nEvent Details \nTicket Price: $5 \nDate: Saturday\, February 10\, 2023 \nTime: 3:30 pm \nVenue: 1925 South Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL (South Asia Institute) \nAbout the film \nShot in over 15 locations across Pakistan\, Indus Blues is a musical feature documentary highlighting the plight of the folk musicians and craftsmen of Pakistan and the state of their dying art. \nThe diverse cultures around Indus\, with over 70 spoken languages\, have deep roots going back centuries. Despite the richness of the various cultures flourishing along the mighty Indus river\, their sounds have faded to the background in a world dominated by modern musical instruments. Filmmaker Jawad Sharif takes us on a journey spanning a thousand miles from the Karakoram Mountains to the southern coastline\, capturing the little-known ethnic\, linguistic\, and musical diversity and humanism of the cultures of the Indus. \nAbout the filmmaker \nJawad Sharif is an award-winning filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer based in Pakistan. Exploring the themes of social change and human rights\, his projects focus on reviving the suppressed cultural and indigenous identities of Pakistan. In the past 15 years\, Jawad has pushed the boundaries of visual storytelling by documenting stories about the rights of folk musicians\, high-altitude porters\, climate migrants\, and marginalized communities.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/sai-screenings-indus-blues-2019-by-jawad-sharif/
LOCATION:South Asia Institute\, 1925 South Michigan Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140826
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T225137Z
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SUMMARY:Semla Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season leading up to Easter with Sweden’s beloved sweet treat\, the semla bun. Place your order today here so you can try the Museum’s version of this centuries-old classic seasonal dish. Check back soon for information on order pickup on Feb. 13.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/semla-day/
LOCATION:Swedish American Museum\, 5211 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink
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GEO:41.9766451;-87.668015
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140826
CREATED:20240207T213937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T213937Z
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SUMMARY:Semla Day Pop-Up Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season before Easter with Sweden’s beloved treat\, the semla bun. You can pre-order some here to take home or come by to enjoy semla buns and coffee at the Museum.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/semla-day-pop-up-cafe/
LOCATION:Swedish American Museum\, 5211 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140826
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T002902Z
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SUMMARY:German Citizenship Forum with the German Consulate
DESCRIPTION:Date: \n      When\n      Saturday\, April 06\, 2024\n     \nTime: \n       \n      10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n     \nLocation: \n      Location\n      DANK Haus Skyline Lounge\, 6th Floor\n     \n\n\n\nGerman Citizenship Forum with the German Consulate \nSaturday\, April 6\n    10:00 AM- 12:00 PM\n    DANK Haus\, 6th Floor Skyline Lounge \n \nThis panel and Q&A will provide you with insights on hot topics of German citizenship\, from obtaining to retaining it.  Representatives of the Chicago German Consulate will give you an understanding of the different application procedures\, modalities of dual citizenship\, relating family matters and share the news on the latest developments in citizenship law. This event will primarily follow a Question & Answer format. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP online and submit questions in advance.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/german-citizenship-forum-with-the-german-consulate/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave. Chicago IL 60625 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4740 N. Western Ave.:geo:-87.6890642,41.9680013
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140826
CREATED:20240208T220906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T220908Z
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SUMMARY:Douglass Day Transcribe-a-thon at the Newberry
DESCRIPTION:The Newberry Library and the Center for Textual Studies and Digital Humanities (CTSDH) at Loyola University invite you to a birthday party for Frederick Douglass on February 14\, 11am-2pm. Alongside volunteers around the world\, we will participate in a transcribe-a-thon to improve access to the correspondence of Frederick Douglass. We’ll also be streaming music and presentations from the Douglass Day organizers\, and exhibiting Black history items from the Newberry’s collections. \nSimultaneously with volunteers around the world\, we’ll participate in a transcribe-a-thon\, using By the People\, a crowdsourcing website from the Library of Congress\, to improve access to the correspondence of Frederick Douglass. We’ll also be streaming music and presentations from the Douglass Day organizers\, and exhibiting Black history items from the Newberry’s collections. \nNo transcribing experience is necessary! Everyone is welcome. You can choose to drop in for a bit or stay for the whole session.\nCOST AND REGISTRATION \nThis event is free and open to all. No advance registration required. Remember to bring your own laptop!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/douglass-day-transcribe-a-thon-at-the-newberry/
LOCATION:Newberry Library\, 60 West Walton Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newberry Library":MAILTO:publicprograms@newberry.org
GEO:41.9000052;-87.630131
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Newberry Library 60 West Walton Street Chicago IL 60610 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=60 West Walton Street:geo:-87.630131,41.9000052
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140826
CREATED:20240124T192400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T211422Z
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SUMMARY:A Mecca of Midcentury Modernism: Alen B. Dow Residential Designs in Midland\, Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Midcentury modern design is still as present and popular as it was when it first appeared on the scene. By taking this virtual tour of Midland\, Michigan\, you’ll learn about the impact of Alden B. Dow on modernist design with breathtaking examples from his home and studio. \nNever heard of architect Alden B. Dow? That’s not surprising. None of his designs are in Chicago or anywhere in Illinois. Yet\, he started designing modernist homes in the early 1930s before Mies van der Rohe came to the U.S. Dow was influenced by his apprenticeship with Frank Lloyd Wright and just as Frank Lloyd Wright did\, Dow’s Home and Studio expressed his design ideas. This presentation will showcase some of Dow’s residences in Midland\, Michigan.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/a-mecca-of-midcentury-modernism-alen-b-dow-residential-designs-in-midland-michigan/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Architecture Center":MAILTO:info@architecture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140826
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
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/uic-black-cultural-center-black-heritage-month%e2%81%a0-african-americans-and-the-arts/2024-02-14/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals and Fairs,Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140826
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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/2024-02-14/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencie\, IL\, 60022
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Food and Drink
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240507
DTSTAMP:20260403T140826
CREATED:20240215T173910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T173910Z
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SUMMARY:DARK TESTAMENT: A CENTURY OF BLACK WRITERS ON JUSTICE
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month with a literary twist at the AWM’s Family Free Days this weekend. Enjoy free admission on Sunday\, February 18 and Monday\, February 19. Access to our temporary special exhibit\, Dark Testament: A Century of Black Writers on Justice\, is also included with free admission. This exhibit closes in May.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/dark-testament-a-century-of-black-writers-on-justice/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140826
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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
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/uic-black-cultural-center-black-heritage-month%e2%81%a0-african-americans-and-the-arts/2024-02-15/
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CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals and Fairs,Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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SUMMARY:Native Voices Cover-to-Cover Project: Ensuring Indigenous Representation in Children's Literature
DESCRIPTION:Date: 2024-02-16 \nLocation:  \n3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States \n  \n\n\n\n\nThe Mitchell Museum\, in partnership with the Evanston Public Library and Northwestern University Center for Native American and Indigenous Research\, kicks off a new project to ensure Indigenous representation in children’s literature at the second Native Book Fair on Friday\, February 16th\, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \n\nAbout the Project\n\nWe are offering six Native-authored books that undo harmful stereotypes and inaccurate information presented to Native and non-Native children in classrooms and libraries while amplifying the work of Indigenous authors whose stories positively and authentically reflect the diversity and strengths of Native people and communities. \nThe six Native-authored books are available at no cost to participating families. \n\n\nWho Can Participate?\nFamilies of all backgrounds with children aged 5-11 are eligible to participate.\n \nHow to Participate\nFamilies will also be asked to participate in a research study related to the children’s books. To participate and reserve your books\, please register in advance here:
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/native-voices-cover-to-cover-project-ensuring-indigenous-representation-in-childrens-literature-2/
LOCATION:3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, 60201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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SUMMARY:February Free Day
DESCRIPTION:Date: 2024-02-16 \nLocation:  \n3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL 60201\, United States \n  \n\nJoin us for a day of free admission at the Mitchell Museum on Friday\, February 16th\, 2024\, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/february-free-day-2/
LOCATION:Mitchell Museum of the American Indian\, 3001 central street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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SUMMARY:3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night
DESCRIPTION:Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm! The tour will start at 6 PM on time. All tours depart from the reception desk\, and please be sure to arrive on time. The event offers wine and appetizers. \nThis Friday at 7-7:40 PM\, our Resident Artist 2024 – Irene Hsiao will perform at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art as part of the project If The Sky Could Dream.  \nAbout the Tour –  \nLearn about Asian Art in the Heritage Museum of Asian Art with a guided hour-long tour around the gallery. Museum-trained interns and volunteers will give a talk on selected artworks. Each word is packed with fascinating insights\, information\, and stories. During this participatory experience\, you’ll connect with works from across the collection and get a close look at highlighting artworks. Visitors of all ages are welcome. \nPlease note tours may be canceled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. \nAbout the project –  \nIF THE SKY COULD DREAM focuses on the Chinese dragon as a powerful being that fosters harmony. This creature is emblematic of China as well as a mythological being for many Asian and Western cultures and thus evokes a sense of mysticism\, and intrigue in many communities. Representing the Chinese Dragon as a water deity\, the installation series will feature images and projections of the weather and local bodies of water in Chicago. \nIf The Sky Could Dream is supported\, in part\, by a Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant \nAbout Irene Hsiao \nIrene Hsiao creates performances in conversation with visual art in museums\, galleries\, and public spaces\, a practice that includes site-specific interaction with visual artworks and experimental engagement with artists\, institutions\, and the public. Find out more through our website. \nAccessibility \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. \nIf you have any programming questions\, don’t hesitate to get in touch with info@heritageasianart.org or 312-842-8884.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/3rd-fridays-free-admission-museum-night/2024-02-16/
LOCATION:Heritage Museum of Asian Art\, 3500 S Morgan St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Tour
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