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SUMMARY:African American Civil War Soldiers Honor Roll - Call for names
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends and Community Members\, \nAcross Chicago\, countless stories of courage and service remain untold. Among them are the legacies of Black men who\, during the Civil War\, donned Union blue and fought for freedom—not only for themselves\, but for generations to come. \nOver the past two years\, Bronzeville Historical Society has encouraged family historians and community members to look closely at their family trees\, to uncover the names and stories of these patriot ancestors. Already\, a few names have been shared with us: \n\n• Enos Bond\n   Nero Cooper\n• Henry Slaughter\n• James Jackson\n• Charles Griffin\n   Mack Reese\n• Zach Bell\n• James Taylor\n• John Litre\n            and more….\nThese men’s sacrifices deserve to be remembered\, honored\, and taught. That is why we are developing a special exhibit that will feature images of these soldiers alongside their biographies. This project will be a lasting tribute\, ensuring that their names live on and inspire future generations. Bronzeville Historical Society is collecting names of African American Union Soldiers of the Civil War\n\nthrough December 2025.  The names will be added to an exhibit proposed for Illinois250 programs in June 2026. \nWe now turn to you. We invite Black Chicagoans to contribute the names of their Civil War ancestors who served. Whether you have a photograph\, a document\, a family story\, or simply a name passed down through the years\, we want to include your ancestor in this historic effort. \nTogether\, we can weave a collective tapestry of remembrance—one that uplifts our community’s role in shaping the nation’s history.\nPlease send names\, stories\, or photographs to: Sherry Williams \n\nEmail: bronzevillehistoricalsociety@gmail.com\nor by mail at 4455 S. King Drive Suite 103\n\n                        Chicago\, IL 60653 \nLet us honor our Civil War heroes by making their bravery visible. Their courage made our future possible; now it is our turn to carry their memory forward.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/african-american-civil-war-soldiers-honor-roll-call-for-names/
LOCATION:Bronzeville Historical Society\, 4455 S King Dr. - Suite 103\, Chicago\, IL\, 60653\, United States
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SUMMARY:CAC Designing Futures Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join the CAC at the Epiphany Center for the Arts on the edge of the West Loop. Proceeds from the event will benefit CAC’s learning and public engagement programs. Single tickets and sponsor tables available! \nThe setting for this year’s event is the Epiphany Center for the Arts\, a converted historic Church that has been preserved and adapted into an iconic cultural hub ‘For the Good of Art\, Entertainment and Events’. Guests will enjoy a memorable evening that includes a sit-down dinner in this stunning space. \n5:30–6:30 p.m. VIP Reception \n6:30–7:30 p.m. General Reception \n7:30–9:00 p.m. Seated Dinner and Awards Program \nFor sponsorship opportunities or single tickets\, please visit our OneCause page. \nThe evening will feature:\nPresentation of the Civic Champion Award to Curt R. Bailey\, President of Related Midwest \nPresentation of the Lynn Osmond Award \nPresentation of the inaugural Lori Healey Rising Leader Award to Maya Bird-Murphy\, Founder & Executive Director of Mobile Makers \nAn exclusive VIP reception in the Chase House featuring live music
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/cac-designing-futures-gala/
LOCATION:Epiphany Center for the Arts\, 201 South Ashland Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formal and Black Tie Events,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:The Rebirth of Apsara: Beyond Genocide.
DESCRIPTION:The Rebirth of Apsara: Beyond Genocide premiered on April 19\, 2025 at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and was mounted again June 6 and 7 at the Middlesex Community College Academic Arts Center. This full-length multi-media dance/theatre production is created to observe the 50th Anniversary of the beginning of the Khmer Rouge Genocide and to honor its survivors\, the resilience of the Cambodian spirit\, and to celebrate how Khmer arts has been and continues to be transmitted from generation to generation. It is an adaptation of The Rebirth of Apsara\, a Hewlett 50 Arts Commission that premiered at Sonoma State University’s Green Music Center in Rohnert Park\, CA on February 1\, 2024. Through a story created by Rob and Charya Burt\, the production investigates the relationship between art and war exploring how Cambodian arts and in particular Apsaras\, fabled female celestial beings\, have embodied the essence of Cambodian culture from ancient mythology to its post genocide resurrection. Mirroring her own life’s journey as an artist to explore the impact Apsara has had on both Khmer civilization and Cambodian artists of today\, Charya Burt sets her re-imagined classical dance gestures to music by renowned Cambodian-American composer Chinary Ung and traditional Khmer pin-peat all tied together by a soundscape performed live by Marimba Lumina virtuoso Joel Davel and an engaging video backdrop designed by Hsuan-Kuang Hsieh. The text is written by Cambodian-American theatre artist Kalean Ung with additional text by Charya Burt developed to make this adaptation of the original more personal. Joining lead performer Charya Burt is dancer/soloist Chakravartin Sokhomsan\, dancer Hannah Chea\, and community dancers from the Cambodian Classical Dance Tep Nimmit Dance Troupe. \nWhen: Friday\, October 3rd\, 2025\, 7PM – 9:30PM (Doors open at 6:15PM) \nWhere: NEIU Auditorium (arrive at 3679 W Brynmawr Ave or Parking Lot D to enter) \nTickets can be purchased at our Eventbrite page: https://rebirthofapsara2025.eventbrite.com \nHere is a short video from their performance in Lowell\, MA earlier this year: https://vimeo.com/1108886894?share=copy
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/the-rebirth-of-apsara-beyond-genocide/
LOCATION:NEIU Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Dance
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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/2025-10-04/
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/2025-10-04/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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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/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:Kalapriya Studio\, 2101 S. Wabash Ave.\, Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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