Location: Between 1204 and 1669, Crete (the largest Greek island) was under the control of the Republic of Venice, an upstart maritime power now most remembered for its role in the Italian Renaissance. And Crete was an important part of Venice's late medieval and early modern cultural flourishing. Join this NHM Discussion to learn more […]
Join us on March 21, 2023, for a dialogue facilitated by the Chicago Scots’ President Gus Noble OBE in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Scotsman Eric Liddell’s historic win at the 1924 Olympics. The World Leaders Forum will reflect on Liddell’s life and legacy, which inspired the film “Chariots of Fire.” The World Leaders […]
When we think of stained glass windows, we often think of Churches. Synagogues also have a rich tradition of stained-glass windows. Join us as we explore how these windows beautify sacred spaces across Chicago. In 2021 Chicagoans were alerted to the possibility of the Loop Synagogue closing due to the impact of the pandemic. Fortunately, […]
In the early days of the American Republic the question of Greek Independence was one of the major issues of the day, frequently standing as a proxy for America's own tumultuous internal politics. This included the debate of slavery, where the Turkish occupation of Greek lands was often used as neutral stand-in for the topic […]
In the early days of the American Republic the question of Greek Independence was one of the major issues of the day, frequently standing as a proxy for America's own tumultuous internal politics. This included the debate of slavery, where the Turkish occupation of Greek lands was often used as neutral stand-in for the topic […]
Join us for an evening of the best Irish traditional and folk music as Aoife Scott plays at the Irish American Heritage Center March 22nd at 7:30. Award winning folk singer Aoife Scott is a songwriter based in Dublin, Ireland. Born into the legendary Black Family (Aoife’s mother is Frances Black and her Aunt […]
LINK TO BE ANNOUNCED ENLACE A SER ANNUNCIADO The Harpy Eagle's facial disk feathers can be lowered or lifted at will like an owl. This process helps them direct sound waves to their ears to improve hearing. Its eyesight is 8 times better than humans, and when locked on a potential meal, they fly below […]
RSVP Today! Join Us As We Honor 5 Exemplary Women PRAA invites you to attend the 2023 Felisa Rincón de Gautier Distinguished Awards event. This event was created in 2017 to honor Felisa Rincón de Gautier (1897 –1994) who was the first woman to be elected as the Mayor of a capital city in the […]
КОРЕНИ И КРИЛЕ 23 март от 19:00ч. | демо семинар | вход свободен Практически семинар със семейни констелации. Arts & Therapy Institute Bulgaria Bulgаria организира семинар чрез метода Семейни констелации с фасилитатор – Елица Великова. Елица Великова е директор на Институт за изкуство и терапия – София, преподавател в Нов Български Университет-София, психолог, арт терапевт, […]
Location: Join the National Hellenic Museum’s Virtual Book Club! Facilitated by NHM's Resident Scholar Dr. Katherine Kelaidis, each month the NHM Virtual Book Club chooses a book that is either inspired by the Hellenic legacy or by a Greek American author (and sometimes both!). Then we gather to discuss the book on Zoom. Book Club […]
As part of Andersonville InSidewalk Sale the Museum is hosting a mini Tantalizing Treasures Sale. Come find your treasure among things old and new during regular Museum hours. No admission to the sale.
\Ekskursija po istorines lietuviškas Čikagos vietas ir pasakojimas apie Amerikos lietuvių gyvenimą bei jų veiklą XIX-XX a. Išvykstame: Kovo 25 d., 9 val. ryto iš Pasaulio Lietuvių Centro automobilių aikštelės (14911 127 St., Lemont, IL 60439) Sugrįžtame: Tą pačią dieną 3 val. po pietų. Kelionė patogiu modernišku autobusu Sustojimai 1. Lietuvių tautinės kapinės. Pasivaikščiojimas ir […]
Join Trickster Cultural Center and the Morton Arboretum on Mar 25 from 9:30-11:30 AM to learn about traditional edible native plants at the Morton Arboretum's Visitor’s Center.
Get EGG-cited about Easter with our Pisanki Workshop! With Easter coming up, get in the holiday spirit by learning the intricate art of making Pisanki, or Polish egg decorating, with instructor Christine Frankowicz-Burd on Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The workshop will be held in the PRCUA Social Hall on […]
Join us for a special STEM festival designed just for girls ages 11-17! Girls will build, learn and network with professionals from more than 15 different STEM organizations. WHAT TO EXPECT AT GIRLS BUILD! DAY The day includes an all-female panel discussion about STEM careers. While drop-in attendance is allowed, we encourage you to plan […]
Students in our Kinderschule (Saturday and Weekday Classes) will be presenting their art musings on Umweltschutz/Umweltschmutz (protecting/harming the environment) in our new DANK Treffpunkt. Come and see contemporary German-American artwork at its best, and meet the young artists at our opening reception. Exhibition runs through May 13, 2023. Free parking at 5/3 Bank after 6:00 PM located […]
Once a quarter, HAMOC will be hosting a scholar for a presentation on topics surrounding Haiti and the Diaspora. This quarter hear from Dr. Herrica Telus and a discussion on second-generation Haitians' sense of belonging and placemaking in Chicago and Haiti. In-person at HAMOC. Suggested $10 Admission. FREE to HAMOC Members.
Location: 6500 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60629 (Egg photo credit: LadyofWheat.com) Join us on Saturday, March 25 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture, 6500 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, for our popular annual Easter Egg decorating workshop using the traditional Lithuanian surface etching technique. WHAT TO BRING: Each participant […]
The book Ukrainian-American Poets Respond, encompasses 29 poets' responses of hope and grief to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia in the spring of 2022 as well as poetic views on Ukraine and Ukrainian culture and heritage in America. Co-editor Olena Jennings collected works by poets from various cities in the US, as well as renowned poets from […]