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SUMMARY:Framed Views (Exhibition)
DESCRIPTION:This year\, for the first time\, CAC hosted a Photo Competition during Open House Chicago\, the weekend of October 19-20. Festival-goers of all skill levels were invited to take photos while exploring the city’s architectural sites and submit them in one of four categories: Interior\, Exterior\, Architectural Detail\, and Black & White. \nAfter receiving over 1\,300 submissions\, the photos were reviewed by our curatorial team\, who selected up to twelve finalists for each category. A panel of judges including professional photographers and architecture experts will choose winners from each category to be announced following the opening of the exhibition. Finalists and winners will be on display at The Center\, offering a unique look at the sites and spaces explored during the Open House Chicago weekend. \nThis exhibition is a chance to celebrate the diverse architecture of Chicago through the eyes of the community. Visit to see how different photographers captured the beauty and details of our city. \n\nPhoto by Jennifer Shanahan
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/framed-views-exhibition/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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SUMMARY:Black History Month
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URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/black-history-month/2025-02-01/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals and Fairs
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SUMMARY:BETWEEN ROOTS AND HORIZON
DESCRIPTION:In Between Roots and Horizon\, Mosiyevych explores the convergence of Ukrainian and American landscapes through cultural and ecological themes. She reflects on the environmental devastation wrought by war in Ukraine while drawing parallels to ecological challenges in the U.S. such as industrial agriculture and climate change. These parallel concerns serve as metaphors for the human experience of displacement and adaptation\, capturing the fragile yet resilient connection between people and their environment.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/between-roots-and-horizon/
LOCATION:Ukrainian National Museum\, 2249 W. Superior St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T180000
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SUMMARY:CAMOC Book Talk - Background Artist: The Life and Work of Tyrus Wong
DESCRIPTION:Join our first Book Talk event of the year on Wednesday\, February 12\, with Background Artist: The Life and Work of Tyrus Wong by Karen Fang. This event will feature a screening of short animated films by “Malt Adult” and a panel discussion with the author\, moderated by Larry Lee. \nExplore the artistic legacy of Tyrus Wong\, a pioneering Chinese American artist whose work significantly shaped American visual culture—from Disney’s Bambi to Hallmark greeting cards. Through a film screening and panel discussion\, we will examine Wong’s contributions and the broader historical context of Asian animation in American art. \nIn a 40-minute film screening\, Chicago’s independent animation duo Malt Adult will curate a selection of works by animators\, Chinese American artists\, Chinese artists living in Chicago\, and Chicago-based animators to celebrate Wong’s enduring influence. \nLearn more about Background Artist. \n– – – \nKaren Fang is a film scholar and visual culture critic who writes and speaks for museums and film festivals around the world. Known for previous books about Hong Kong cinema and nineteenth-century British interest in exotic objects\, Karen often writes about the intersection of eastern and western aesthetics. Her work has appeared in Smithsonian Magazine\, Hyperallergic\, Nikkei Asia\, and the Los Angeles Review of Books. \n“Malt Adult” is a free\, curated screening and zine series based out of Chicago. Established in 2016\, it features independent and underground animation from artists pushing the boundaries of the medium\, with a mission to bring contemporary animation to the Midwest. \nLarry Lee is a multimedia artist\, art historian\, and educator. He curates the Spotlight Series and teaches at the SAIC\, UIC\, DePaul University\, and Columbia College Chicago.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/camoc-book-talk-background-artist-the-life-and-work-of-tyrus-wong/
LOCATION:Chinese American Museum of Chicago\, 238 W. 23rd St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Don't Go: Tonika Johnson & Maria Krysan
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with Tonika Lewis Johnson and Dr. Maria Krysan discussing their new book\, Don’t Go: Stories of Segregation and How to Disrupt It. \nThe program will feature a thought-provoking conversation between the two authors\, a Black artist and a White academic\, who met through their shared passion for anti-segregation work. Together\, they’ll discuss their research and documentation of personal stories detailed in the book\, and actionable ways to disrupt harmful cycles of disinvestment and resource disparity across Chicago’s neighborhoods and built environment. \nIn their new book\, Tonika Lewis Johnson and Dr. Maria Krysan document the reflections of Chicagoans who’ve heard\, taken\, or given the all-too-common advice\, “Don’t go to Chicago’s South or West Sides.” By inviting readers into the lives of Chicagoans who have ignored these warnings\, the stories in Don’t Go discuss the consequences of built environment disinvestment\, pervasive social influence\, and de facto segregation\, while also highlighting the rewards of coming together.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/dont-go-tonika-johnson-maria-krysan/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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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-12/2025-02-13/
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: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/2025-02-15/
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/2025-02-15/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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SUMMARY:Teen Saturday Studios – Architecture CGI
DESCRIPTION:Teen Saturday Studios – Architecture CGI \nSaturday\, February 15th from 11 AM – 2 PM at Harold Washington College har \nFREE \nLearn about architecture visualization in this unique workshop for teens interested in architecture and digital design. Learn to use CGI to transform architectural concepts into stunning\, lifelike images and animations. Throughout this workshop\, you’ll explore 3D modeling\, texturing\, lighting and rendering techniques to bring your architecture ideas to life. \n\nFREE with Advanced Registration \n\nMore about Teen Saturday Studios: \nThis exciting program\, now in partnership with Harold Washington College\, offers completely free 3-hour workshops for high school students (grades 9-12) who are interested in exploring the world of architecture and design. \n\nLed by experienced professionals in architecture\, design\, engineering\, and other related fields\, Teen Saturday Studios offer a unique opportunity to learn from those in the field and develop valuable skills that can be applied in a range of real-world settings.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/teen-saturday-studios-architecture-cgi/
LOCATION:Harold Washington College\, 30 E Lake St Chicago\, Chicago\, 60601
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T131500
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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/2025-02-15/
LOCATION:Kalapriya Studio\, 2101 S. Wabash Ave.\, Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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SUMMARY:DESDE MI BARRIO : Rhythms of Latin Jazz with Jonathan Suazo
DESCRIPTION:Rhythms of Latin Jazz: Exploring Culture\, Creativity\, and Collaboration with Jonathan Suazo\nRICANO is an original Afro-Caribbean experience that presents themes of exploration\, integration\, community\, education and self-acceptance\, available to audiences through live shows\, immersive classes and recorded assets. The word RICANO was conceived by J. Suazo and is a play/fusion of the words “Puertorriqueño” and “Dominicano\,” symbolizing self-discovery and connections to Puertorican and Dominican roots. \n\nRICANO will showcase the rhythms of Latin Jazz to bring that past\, present\, and future of this cultural heritage to a wide array of audiences. \nRICANO es una experiencia afrocaribeña original que presenta temas de exploración\, integración\, comunidad\, educación y autoaceptación\, disponibles para el público a través de espectáculos en vivo\, clases inmersivas y material grabado. La palabra RICANO fue concebida por J. Suazo y es un juego/fusión de las palabras “Puertorriqueño” y “Dominicano”\, que simbolizan el autodescubrimiento y las conexiones con las raíces puertorriqueñas y dominicanas.\n \nRICANO exhibirá los ritmos del jazz latino para acercarnos a ese pasado\, presente y futuro de este patrimonio cultural.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/desde-mi-barrio-rhythms-of-latin-jazz-with-jonathan-suazo/
LOCATION:Latin Music Project Center\, 2958 north Milwaukee ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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