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SUMMARY:Exhibition: “Unbearable Memories\, Unspeakable Histories”: Partition Anti-Memorial Project
DESCRIPTION:Through experiential art installations “Unbearable Memories\, Unspeakable Histories” investigates the Partition of India in 1947. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis year marks 75 years since the Partition of India in 1947\, which created Pakistan\, and eventually\, Bangladesh in 1971. Pritika Chowdhry’s experiential art installations are temporary ‘anti-memorials’ to the Partition. \nOften described as the Holocaust of South Asia\, the Partition triggered the largest migration in human history with over 20 million people displaced\, approximately 2 million killed and over 300\,000 women were abducted in the communal violence that ensued. \nThe exhibition addresses the many facets of the Partition from a counter-memory perspective through experiential art installations. The title alludes to the painful and silenced narratives that have been elided from mainstream discourses of the Partition. \nWhen a memory is unbearable\, how does one memorialize it? And when a history is unspeakable\, how does one talk about it? The exhibition’s title\, “Unbearable Memories\, Unspeakable Histories” alludes to the painful and silenced narratives that have been excluded from mainstream discourses of the Partition. \n\n_______________ \nARTIST LED TOURS AT 1PM EVERY OTHER SATURDAY! \nSep 3 and 17 | Oct 01\, 15 and 29 | Nov 12 | Dec 10
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/exhibition-unbearable-memories-unspeakable-histories-partition-anti-memorial-project/
LOCATION:South Asia Institute\, 1925 South Michigan Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Member Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221231
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SUMMARY:A Show of Hands: Handwriting in the Age of Print
DESCRIPTION:For centuries\, handwriting served as a powerful tool for communicating information\, preserving knowledge\, shaping identity\, and building empires. In our digital world\, however\, fewer and fewer people can read handwritten words. \nHandwriting has survived disruptive technologies before. The invention of printing did not diminish the need for handwriting. Instead\, it created new markets for ambitious printers and entrepreneurial writing teachers. These men and women used advances in print technologies to widen the influence of handwriting in everyday life. \nA Show of Hands focuses on people\, cultures\, and technology to illustrate how handwriting has been taught\, reproduced\, and reimagined over the past five hundred years. Displaying a range of books and manuscripts from the Newberry’s collection\, the exhibition makes the role of handwriting in the age of print newly legible. \nA Show of Hands is generously supported by the Richard C. von Hess Foundation\, the Fitzgerald Family Foundation\, and Diane and Richard Weinberg.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/a-show-of-hands-handwriting-in-the-age-of-print/
LOCATION:Newberry Library\, 60 West Walton Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221231
DTSTAMP:20260422T085318
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SUMMARY:RESILIENCE – Photography Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the grand reopening of the National Hellenic Museum this fall \nwith the world premiere of a major photography exhibition \nResilience\nBy HRH Prince Nikolaos\nSeptember 16 – December 30\, 2022 \nPrince Nikolaos is an accomplished photographer whose work has been exhibited in major global cities including Athens\, London\, Copenhagen\, Doha and Melbourne—and now Chicago audiences and visitors from across the country will have the opportunity to experience his striking and impactful images. The National Hellenic Museum is honored to host Prince Nikolaos’ North American exhibition debut and excited to welcome our community back to the museum this fall. \nMore information on Resilience is available on the NHM website here and in this article from The National Herald. \nThe museum will resume regular public hours beginning September 16\, on Friday-Sunday from 10 AM -5 PM \nResilience by HRH Prince Nikolaos will be exhibited at the National Hellenic Museum (333 S. Halsted Street\, Chicago) from September 16 through December 30\, 2022. \nMuseum hours are Friday-Sunday from 10 AM -5 PM\nTickets to the museum are $10 and include admission to all exhibits. Discounts are available for seniors\, students and children. \nFor more information\, visit nationalhellenicmuseum.org or call 312-655-1234
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/resilience-photography-exhibit/
LOCATION:National Hellenic Museum\, 333 S. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Member Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230501
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SUMMARY:Gather Together: Chicago Street Photography by Diane Alexander White
DESCRIPTION:In this new exhibition\, the Chicago-based Greek American photographer presents 80 historic works showcasing Chicago’s Greek American celebrations alongside other ethnic and cultural festivals and parades\, primarily from the 1970s and 1980s. Depicted events include the Greek Independence Day Parade\, Bud Billiken Day Parade\, Chinese New Year Parade\, Mexican Civic Society Parade\, Jewish Festival and many more. \nThe National Hellenic Museum’s mission is to share Greek history\, art and culture\, and the Greek American experience. Diane’s works vividly capture how Chicago’s Greek American community gathers in the public space to show pride in its identity and share its culture. Through her images of other ethnic and cultural celebrations\, Diane also explores the universality of how Chicagoans gather together to show pride in their diverse communities. \nGather Together: Chicago Street Photography by Diane Alexander White will be exhibited at the National Hellenic Museum through April 30\, 2023. Museum hours are Thursday-Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information\, visit nationalhellenicmuseum.org or call 312-655-1234. \n  \nADMISSION TO NHM:\n\n\n\n\nAdults:\n$10\n\n\nSeniors:\n$8\n\n\nStudents:\n$8\n\n\nChildren:\n$7\n\n\nChild under 3 years:\nFREE\n\n\nMembers:\nFREE
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/gather-together-chicago-street-photography-by-diane-alexander-white/
LOCATION:National Hellenic Museum\, 333 S. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221218
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SUMMARY:9 Artists/ 9 Months/ 9 Perspectives features work by the collective\, Dandelion Black Women Artists
DESCRIPTION:Nine Black women artists engaged in collaborative efforts to create artworks that transcend and transform events in the year 2020. In their eyes\, art-making became a transgressive act through activism\, documentation and vision. Utilizing book-making\, craft-making and works on paper\, 9 Artists/9 Months/ 9 Perspectives presents a birth of vision under hardship felt worldwide\, collectively allowing us to reckon with our own perspectives\, reflections and welfare.\n  \nThis exhibition presents the conception\, gestation\, and birth of a collaborative artists’ books created by nine Black women artists of the collective\, Dandelion Black Women Artists. Their responses\, perspectives\, and reflections were inspired by the continuous struggle for health\, social\, and economic welfare of marginalized people during COVID-19\, the lack of response from the federal government\, and the political allyship of socio-political grassroots movements like Black Lives Matter. Craft-making became a transgressive act through artivism\, perspective\, and vision.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/9-artists-9-months-9-perspectives-features-work-by-the-collective-dandelion-black-women-artists/
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:20221028T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T170000
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SUMMARY:Seeking Sonder by Akina Curley
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to celebrate the art of Akina Curley. A very impressive show by a talented young Native artist. \nSeeking Sonder showcases work by Akina Curley (Ojibwe/ Diné) to explore other capacities/disciplines of expression that missions to challenge audiences about Native art today through a contemporary aesthetic. These new works by Akina will perform\, teach\, and culturally share
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/seeking-sonder-by-akina-curley/
LOCATION:American Indian Center\, 3401 West Ainslie Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T085318
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SUMMARY:Native American Artisan and Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:Native American Heritage Month\nThe Mitchell Museum of the American Indian\, Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce\, Native American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois\, and North Shore Chapter NSDAR\nSaturday\, November 5 and Sunday\, November 6\, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\nThis program honors Indigenous entrepreneurs and brings together innovative Native artists\, business owners\, leaders\, and creators with community members\, buyers\, and potential clients. Participating Indigenous artists and entrepreneurs will have the chance to share their arts and crafts\, contributions\, accomplishments\, and professional services with the public\, allowing guests to support these Indigenous-owned companies by purchasing items or fostering future business opportunities. \nFor more information\, visit https://nativeamericanheritagemonth.com/
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/native-american-artisan-and-craft-fair-2/2022-11-06/
LOCATION:West Lake Forest Train Station\, 911 Telegraph Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals and Fairs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221106T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221106T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T085318
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SUMMARY:Scandinavian Jam ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:Scandinavian Jam\, where we practice what we teach. Join Mary Allsopp and Paul Tyler online on the first and third Sunday of every month. Enjoy an afternoon of traditional roots music. We teach by ear\, review and share tunes. We are happy to take suggestions and love meeting new people. It’s a friendly group and we have folks joining in from across the country. \nContact Scandi.Fiddler@yahoo.com or PTyler@ameritech.net with any questions and to get a zoom code. This is a free event.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/scandinavian-jam-online-4/2022-11-06/
LOCATION:Online\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater,Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T085318
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T200258Z
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SUMMARY:The Greek Diner and the Making of American Cuisine
DESCRIPTION:In this hour-long class\, we will explore the history of the Greek diner and its profound influence on American food culture. On the eve of World War I\, Greek immigrants began buying up the diners abandoned by German Americans facing anti-German persecution brought on by the war. In these kitchens\, the new Greek owners would adapt traditional German travelers’ fare with a touch of the Mediterranean and a pinch of entrepreneurial spirit. The result: A truly American way of cooking and eating.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/the-greek-diner-and-the-making-of-american-cuisine/2022-11-10/
LOCATION:Online\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink,Member Events,Online Events,Talks and Gatherings,Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T203000
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SUMMARY:In-Person Master Class - Lithuanian Threaded Straw/Paper Ornament Making
DESCRIPTION:The Balzekas Museum presents an in-person 3-Thursday Lithuanian Straw Ornament Making Master Class with artist/educator Laura Lapinskas \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nIn order to preserve and perpetuate Lithuanian traditions\, the Balzekas Museum is launching a series of traditional Lithuanian Folk Arts Master Classes. The first Master Class – on making traditional Lithuanian straw Christmas ornaments– will be conducted by artist/educator Laura Lapinskas\, who in 3 successive Thursday evening classes\, will introduce students to the fundamental steps and techniques of making threaded Lithuanian straw Christmas ornaments. \nParticipants will also have an opportunity to view examples of paper\, plastic\, and natural straw ornaments from the Museum’s exhibits and collections\, and to learn about the origin and significance of ornaments and sodai\, their pagan predecessors. The history of decorating Lithuanian Christmas trees in the United States will also be highlighted. \nClasses will run for 3 consecutive weeks\, starting Thursday\, Nov. 3\, 2022\, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM and ending on Nov. 17\, 2022. All classes will take place in person at the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture\, 6500 S. Pulaski Rd.\, Chicago IL 60629. These class demonstrations by the instructor will be filmed and subsequently available for Museum members to view on the Museum’s Vimeo channel. Ornament Kit may also be purchased through the Museum’s gift shop. \nFor purposes of instruction\, paper straws will be used; however\, natural straw will also be available for those who want to try the medium. All materials will be supplied to registrants\, including straws\, detailed instructions\, thread and needles for threading ornaments and for making the decorative dangling “fringe” pendants. \nRegistration includes supplies: (straws\, thread\, needles\, instruction sheets) and light refreshments. \nEnrollment is limited to so please register early. This class is not recommended for children under 12 years of age. \nThis project was supported in part by the Members and Donors of the Balzekas Museum as well a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and from the U.S. Department of Treasury funds through the City of Chicago (DCASE and CityArts.) The opinions\, findings\, conclusions and recommendations expressed in this program are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Treasury or the City of Chicago.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/in-person-master-class-lithuanian-threaded-straw-paper-ornament-making/2022-11-10/
LOCATION:Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture\, 6500 South Pulaski Road\, Chicago\, IL\, 60629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T213000
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SUMMARY:"Al Fil or Bishop?" Lecture + Public Chess Tournament
DESCRIPTION:The Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education and The Chicago Chess Foundation are proud to present: Al-Fil or Bishop? a free public event in which ACCE will give a brief presentation about the origins of chess and the Muslim influences over the game throughout history! We will then open the floor to the Chicago Chess Foundation who will run multiple games of chess: blitz style tournaments for those that interested in timed competition and casual games for those that are interested in playing for fun. Winners of games will be given 2 free tickets to Brookfield Zoo! (limited to 1 prize [2 tickets] per person regardless of how many games are won. These are a courtesy of the Brookfield Zoo in partnership with the Chicago Cultural Alliance). Attendees will be given the opportunity to take home chess books for FREE as a courtesy of the Chicago Chess Foundation. All skill levels are welcome to register. \nProgram Details: \n7:00-7:45 – Self guided tours of ACCE / light refreshments \n7:45-8:15 – ACCE and CCF Welcome and Presentation \n8:15-9:30 – Tournaments\, Social Hour\, Giveaways \n*The Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education (ACCE) is an art gallery and resource center dedicated to promoting the understanding of Islam and Muslims in the community by working with individuals and academic\, religious\, public\, and private institutions. ACCE supplements existing educational programs at schools and universities with training sessions\, presentations\, and other resources to help our community raise more culturally competent generations. Our two main services are educational presentations and visits to our exhibition space.  ACCE is an initiative of the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA®)\, a global leader in halal certification. For more information\, visit our website at www.abrahamiccenter.org. \n**The Chicago Chess Foundation (CCF) believes that chess can fundamentally change the lives of youth and families and contribute to the betterment of our community. Chess serves as a vehicle to transmit intangible social-emotional and leadership development skills. Our mission is to give all youth of Chicago – with a focus on underserved communities – the opportunity to learn\, play and compete in chess at no cost.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/al-fil-or-bishop-lecture-public-chess-tournament/
LOCATION:Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education\, 55 W Van Buren Street\, Suite 220\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Food and Drink,Member Events,Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T230000
DTSTAMP:20260422T085318
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SUMMARY:Neighborhood Nights
DESCRIPTION:COME ENJOY A BEVERAGE WITH A SPECTACULAR EXPERIENCE IN OUR ICONIC 6TH FLOOR SKYLINE LOUNGE & TERRACE \nA perfect place to meet your neighbors and socialize! \nEach 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 7-11 PM. Proceeds support the DANK Haus Museum
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/neighborhood-nights-9/2022-11-10/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink,Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T085318
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SUMMARY:"Lithuania in 1922" - A Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Balzekas Museum presents “Lithuania in 1922 – a Symposium\nLithuanian American contributions during the first formative years of Lithuania’s statehood is the subject of “Lithuania in 1922\,” a symposium on Saturday\, November 12\, 2022\, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture in Chicago\, 6500 S. Pulaski Rd.\nNEWS RELEASE:\nFrom Meat Packers and Coal Miners to Nation Builders: How Lithuanian American immigrants helped their beleaguered homeland achieve freedom\, independence\, and U.S. recognition a century ago\nChicago\, Oct. 22\, 2022 — Lithuanian American contributions to Lithuania’s freedom\, independence and diplomatic recognition by the United States is the subject of “Lithuania in 1922\,” a symposium at the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture in Chicago on Saturday\, November 12\, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. \nThese first-wave immigrants\, many of humble beginnings\, who toiled in Pennsylvania and Illinois coal mines\, East Coast factories\, and Midwestern farms — the so-called “big shoulders” of Chicago’s stockyards and steel mills — heeded the call of their beleaguered homeland and helped lift it from over a century of Russian subjugation and oppression. \nTheir actions were pivotal to the success of Lithuania’s independence struggle in 1918 and to the United States’ de jure recognition of Lithuanian statehood in 1922. In effect\, they helped lay the cornerstone for the freedom and democracy Lithuania enjoys today. \nThe aspirations\, tactics\, and accomplishments of Lithuanian Americans then hold many lessons for our own turbulent times\, according to Irena Brokas Chambers\, curator of the Balzekas Museum’s For Freedom about Lithuanian American support of Lithuania’s struggle for independence and freedom and No Home To Go To exhibitions about World War II Baltic refugees. \n“What Lithuanian Americans did was not only pivotal to Lithuania’s struggle for freedom\,” said Chambers\, in her presentation to the American Association of Baltic Studies conference in Seattle this past May. “Their success in gaining independence and [U.S.] recognition is a singular exemplar of what must be done in the continuing struggle to end oppression and champion freedom throughout the world.” \nFormerly the curator of collections at the Library of Congress\, Chambers will present “A Case for Lost Causes: Lithuanian American Support of Freedom\, Independence\, and Recognition for their Ancestral Homeland” at the November 12 symposium. \n“Lithuanian Americans’ Final Contribution to the Recognition of Lithuania by the United States on July 28\, 1922” is the subject of a presentation by guest scholar Piotr Szlaužys\, a PhD candidate from the Institute of History and Political Sciences at the University of Białystok\, Poland. His research interests include Lithuanian Americans’ efforts towards U.S.’ recognition of Lithuania after World War I\, U.S. policy towards the Baltic States from 1918 to 1922\, and Lithuanian immigration to the U.S. in the 19th and 20th centuries. \nOther presenters include Balzekas Museum film consultant\, filmmaker Arvydas Reneckis\, who will discuss and share sourced material including archival film footage\, photographs\, and interviews\, for his current project\, Lithuanian Americans: Envoys of Nation\, a film premiering in 2023\, and his recent film about the Lithuanian Liberty Bell\, a gift of Lithuanian Americans to their ancestral homeland\, also in 1922. \nGuest speaker Ramunė Račkauskas\, granddaughter of Lithuania’s second president\, Aleksandras Stulginskis\, who was in office when U.S. President Warren B. Harding conferred de jure diplomatic recognition to Lithuania\, Latvia\, and Estonia on July 28\,1922. She will speak about President Stulginskis’s term and his legacy. The Museum’s numismatic exhibitions curator\, Frank Passic\, will speak about the history of the Litas\, Lithuania’s first unit of currency\, introduced in 1922. \nSymposium attendees will have an opportunity to numismatic collections\, the For Freedom exhibition\, and other related items of the period in the Museum’s collections and exhibitions. Of special interest is “The Ploughman” (1922)\, Lithuanian sculptor Petras Rimša’s iconic bronze sculpture\, symbolizing the spirit of the Lithuania nation and its resilience and resolve—then and now—in setting the course for Lithuania’s future. This sculpture is on loan from the Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston. \nIN-PERSON AND/OR ON ZOOM\, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS \nThis is an in-person event at the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture\, 6500 S. Pulaski Rd.\, Chicago IL 60629. Those unable to attend\, can watch scheduled presentations over Zoom. Registration is required for all participants. (Pre-registered Zoom participants will receive links to each presentation a couple days before the event.) \nREGISTER THROUGH EVENTBRITE: https://lithuania1922.eventbrite.com 
or by phone: 773.582.6500. \nFEE: $20 Non-Members; Members $10; Students: $5. Light refreshments will be provided. \nFor co-sponsorship opportunities or media inquiries\, please contact Sigita Balzekas at 773.582.6500 or email admin@balzekasmuseum.org. \nEveryone is warmly welcome to attend!\nThis event is sponsored in part by the Members and Private Donors of the Balzekas Museum as well as the following grantors: the Illinois Arts Council Agency\, the City of Chicago Department of Culture and Special Events and CityArts. The For Freedom exhibition and the Lithuanian Americans: Envoys of a Nation film project has also received funding from the Lithuanian Foundation. The Balzekas Museum gratefully acknowledges all contributors for their generosity in support of Museum programming and activities.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/the-balzekas-museum-presents-lithuania-in-1922-a-symposium/
LOCATION:Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture\, 6500 South Pulaski Road\, Chicago\, IL\, 60629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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SUMMARY:42nd Annual Holiday Delight & Kodomo Matsuri
DESCRIPTION:Family fun for all ages at the 42nd annual Holiday Delight. The festival hosts a wide variety of vendors selling one-of-a-kind goods such as fine art\, jewelry\, fabric arts\, pottery\, and Japanese collectible items. Homemade baked goods donated by community bakers will be for sale as well as craft kits\, raffle tickets\, and a silent auction. \nCultural performances include Tsukasa Taiko (traditional Japanese drumming at 11:30 am and 3 pm)\, Toyoaki Shamisen (Japanese lute at 2:30 pm)\, and Shubukai (Japanese classical dance at noon). Official Welcome followed by Visit with Santa at 12:30 pm
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/42nd-annual-holiday-delight-kodomo-matsuri/
LOCATION:Japanese American Service Committee\, 4427 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals and Fairs
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SUMMARY:TRACING OUR PATH THROUGH BRONZEVILLE - FILM PREMIERE 3PM Nov. 12\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:About the event: Bronzeville Historical Society welcomes Film maker Reginald Rice to premier his \ndocumentary of personal interviews with artists in Bronzeville and their important mark in the art world. \nThe event is supported in part by the Bronzeville Historical Society. \nSEATS are LIMITED. \nRSVP TODAY.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/tracing-our-path-through-bronzeville-film-premiere-3pm-nov-12-2022/
LOCATION:Bronzeville Historical Society\, 4455 S King Dr. - Suite 103\, Chicago\, IL\, 60653\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T180000
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SUMMARY:The Spirit of Vodou: Understanding the Cosmos
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that African religions — some of the 3\,000 practiced in the U.S. — are the fastest growing systems in this country? Learn more and about the theology that underpins the Vodou religion.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/the-spirit-of-vodou-understanding-the-cosmos/
LOCATION:IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals and Fairs,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Film screening: "SOUTHEAST: a city within a city"
DESCRIPTION:A screening of the film “SOUTHEAST: a city within a city” followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Steven J. Walsh and artist Roman Villarreal. \nThe Southeast side of Chicago is an often overlooked and stigmatized neighborhood\, blocked by an overcast of misguided interpretation. In the documentary SOUTHEAST: a city within a city\, filmmaker Steven J. Walsh strives to shed light on this neighborhood’s near-mythic tale. \nThis community once produced more steel than any other place in the world. It had neighborhoods full of life and culture—many different cultures—but that all ended once the steel mills left. The film brings together builders\, soldiers\, scholars\, gangsters\, musicians and politicians from the Southeast side’s past and present to help explain what happened after the area’s deindustrialization. This film is more than just history; it is a hands-on exploration of what it felt like to live in the neighborhood. See how the streets were then and how they’ve evolved to what they are now. \nThe film screening will take place in the performance space at Intuit and feature a musical performance by Walsh’s grandfather Roger “Coco” Gomez\, whom the film centers on. The program will conclude with a Q&A with filmmaker Steven J. Walsh\, Roger “Coco” Gomez and artist Roman Villarreal\, who is featured in the documentary. \nPlease contact Courtney Thompson at courtney@art.org with questions related to accessibility accommodations. \nThe film screening is free! To show your support to Intuit\, please consider the pay-what-you-can option when you complete your reservation. Your contributions help ensure the sustainability of our public programs and support guest lecturers and teaching artists.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/film-screening-southeast-a-city-within-a-city/
LOCATION:Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art\, 756 North Milwaukee Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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SUMMARY:UIMA Annual Fundraising Gala: Ukraine\, My Love
DESCRIPTION:Over the past year\, everyone including UIMA\, has been affected by the war in Ukraine. Since February\, the Institute has shifted focus to providing mutual humanitarian aid through fundraising and educational initiations\, while still honoring our core mission of bridging cultural diversity through artistic expression. \nTo maximize the fundraising efforts we’ve been functioning off of our operational reserve funds as a result of our Ukrainian aid efforts. We are asking for your help now\, to support us as we venture into the new year and hope to continue serving the Ukrainian community. \nPlease consider supporting UIMA’s efforts by buying a ticket\, or making a donation. Along with an exceptional program for the evening featuring acclaimed Ukrainian-American artist Ola Rondiak as the keynote speaker\, Serhiy FOMA Fomenko\, a Ukrainian fusion folk singer from the band Mandry\, as a special musical guest. \nAlong with cocktails and dinner\, an online auction will be held\, featuring pieces from our archive as well as an Ola Rondiak original. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPosted in Annual Fundraiser\nTagged Open
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/uima-annual-fundraising-gala-ukraine-my-love/
LOCATION:Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art\, 2320 W Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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