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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Nicholas Meyer (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with acclaimed screenwriter and director Nicholas Meyer\, who is also the author of several novels in the Sherlock Holmes universe. In his latest book\, Sherlock Holmes and the Real Thing\, Holmes and Dr. Watson delve into the world of art forgery. Books will be available for purchase and Meyer will sign them following the program. \nThis is the livestream of an in person program at the American Writers Museum. When you register for this event\, you will receive access to the livestream link. If you would like to attend the program in person at the AWM\, get your tickets here.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/author-talk-nicholas-meyer-online/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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SUMMARY:American Prophets: James Baldwin & Queer Spirituality (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Despite James Baldwin’s disavowal of Christianity in his youth\, he continued to engage the symbols and theology of Christianity in works such as The Amen Corner\, Just Above My Head\, and others. With his new book Jimmy’s Faith: James Baldwin\, Disidentification\, and the Queer Possibilities of Black Religion\, author Christopher W. Hunt shows how Baldwin’s usage of those religious symbols both shifted their meaning and served as a way for him to build his own religious and spiritual vision. \nHunt is interviewed by Northwestern professor Ivy Wilson. Books will be available for purchase and Hunt will sign them following the program. \nThis is the livestream of an in person program at the American Writers Museum. When you register for this event\, you will receive access to the livestream link. If you would like to attend the program at the AWM\, get your tickets here. \nThis program is presented in conjunction with the AWM’s forthcoming special exhibit American Prophets: Writers\, Religion\, and Culture\, opening November 2025. American Prophets is supported by a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/american-prophets-james-baldwin-queer-spirituality-online/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Events,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Get Lit: Drawn to Life
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of creativity\, color\, and animated magic at Get Lit: Drawn to Life. We’re diving into the vibrant world of animated movies and TV shows\, spotlighting the storytellers who bring these beloved characters and worlds to life. This is your chance to geek out over your favorites\, learn something new\, and connect with fellow animation lovers. \nGET TICKETS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlex your cartoon cred in a animated trivia competition\, with fun prizes for the top team.\nUnleash your inner animator with hands-on art activities\, from flipbook stations to sketching opportunities.\nEnjoy beer\, wine\, and the night’s specialty cocktail\, the Storyboard—an animated twist on a ranch water cocktail! Non-alcoholic options are also available.\n\nGet ready to laugh\, color\, and cartoon your heart out—because at the American Writers Museum\, we’re all about stories that move. \nThis is 21+ event. Attendees must show a valid photo ID at the door to enter.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/get-lit-drawn-to-life/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: "The Invisible Spy" by Thomas Maier (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Author\, television producer\, and former Chicago Sun-Times journalist Thomas Maier visits the American Writers Museum to discuss his new book The Invisible Spy. It is the untold WWII story of Ernest Cuneo\, a former NFL player turned White House insider who worked with Churchill’s undercover agents in New York City to conduct the biggest foreign spy operation ever within the US and how Cuneo later helped inspire Ian Fleming’s James Bond. The Invisible Spy has been praised by The Wall Street Journal and selected in April as an Amazon Editors’s Best Book in History. \nAs an award-winning author and journalist\, Maier will also talk about how his previous books were translated into primetime television shows—Showtime’s Emmy-winning Masters of Sex and Paramount’s Mafia Spies\, both praised by The New York Times. \nThis is the livestream of an in person program at the American Writers Museum. When you register for this event\, you will receive access to the livestream link. If you would like to attend the program in person at the AWM\, get your tickets here. \nMore about The Invisible Spy: \nAs a tough but smart Italian American kid\, Ernest Cuneo played Ivy League football at Columbia University and was in the old Brooklyn Dodgers NFL franchise before becoming a city hall lawyer and “Brain Trust” aide to President Roosevelt. He was on the payroll of national radio columnist Walter Winchell and mingled with the famous and powerful. But his status as a spy remained a secret\, hiding in plain sight. \nDuring this time\, Cuneo began a close friendship with British spy Ian Fleming and helped inspire Fleming’s James Bond novels. He also began a love affair with one of Churchill’s agents at Rockefeller Center—Margaret Watson\, a beautiful Canadian woman with a photographic memory ideal for spycraft. In one nighttime attack\, Watson was nearly smothered to death by a Nazi assassin inside her women’s dormitory near Rockefeller Center. Cuneo’s transformation from a gridiron athlete into a high-stakes intelligence go-between and political influencer is one of the great untold stories of American espionage. He has remained “invisible” in the public eye—until now\, with this unveiled look into his life. \nFrom the bestselling author and producer of two hit TV series\, Mafia Spies and Masters of Sex\, Thomas Maier delves into the little-known tales behind the Rockefeller Center spy operation and the origins of American intelligence. The Invisible Spy weaves Cuneo’s remarkable personal story with vivid insights about many top twentieth-century figures\, including Churchill\, FDR and later JFK. Full of action and fascinating characters\, this untold history reveals how Cuneo\, as America’s first WWII spy\, helped the British launch a covert campaign against Nazi conspirators hidden in America\, an espionage war unbeknownst to many.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/author-talk-the-invisible-spy-by-thomas-maier-online/
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SUMMARY:Divine Love (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a panel discussion at the intersection of romance and religion! \nThree writers of romance—Sajni Patel\, Scarlett St. Clair\, and Helene Wecker—talk about incorporating religion into their work in the genre\, retelling myth and tradition\, and dealing honestly with their characters’ spiritual beliefs. \nThis is the livestream of an in person program at the American Writers Museum. When you register for this event\, you will receive access to the livestream link. If you would like to attend the program in person at the AWM\, get your tickets here. \nThis program is presented in conjunction with the AWM’s forthcoming special exhibit American Prophets: Writers\, Religion\, and Culture\, opening November 2025. American Prophets is supported by a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/divine-love-online/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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SUMMARY:Get Lit! The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Get Lit: The Musical\n\nCelebrate Pride Month at the American Writers Museum with Get Lit: The Musical\, a sing-along celebration of the iconic\, queer world of musical theatre! Whether you’re a Sondheim fanatic\, a Hamilton devotee\, or just looking to revel in the spotlight\, you’re bound to leave humming a show tune. \nGET TICKETS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTest your knowledge of musical theatre and Broadway history at Showstoppers Trivia.\nShow off your moves at the Showtunes Dance Party.\nDiscover the writers and works that inspired some of your favorite musicals with the Page to Stage Scavenger Hunt.\nEnjoy beer\, wine\, and the night’s specialty cocktail\, the All that Jazzberry! Non-alcoholic options are also available.\n\nCome dressed as your favorite character or just bring your love for the stage! \nThis is 21+ event. Attendees must show a valid photo ID at the door to enter.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/get-lit-the-musical/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dave Barry: "Class Clown"
DESCRIPTION:How does the son of a Presbyterian minister wind up winning a Pulitzer Prize for writing a wildly inaccurate newspaper column read by millions of people? America’s most beloved wiseass\, Dave Barry\, finally tells his life story with all the humor you’d expect from a man who made a career out of making fun of pretty much everything. Barry will be interviewed by Mark Bazer of The Interview Show on WTTW. Books will be sold at the event and Barry will sign them following the program. \nThis is event takes place at Chicago Hope Academy. The entrance to the auditorium is through the parking lot at 2156 W. Ogden Ave.\, Chicago\, IL 60612. This lot can be used for parking\, as well as additional street parking on neighboring streets. Please leave enough time for transportation and parking. The program begins promptly at 6:00 pm CT. \nThis program is part of the AWM’s American Prophets: Writers\, Religion\, and Culture exhibit and programming series\, which examines the relationship between American writers and religion. American Prophets opens November 2025 and is supported by a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/dave-barry-class-clown/
LOCATION:Chicago Hope Academy\, 2156 West Ogden Avenue\, Chicago\, 60612
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:American Writers Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us as writers from around the country and across genres and disciplines converge in Chicago to celebrate the power of the written word and the joys of reading. \nThe Festival will feature in depth conversations with diverse writers including sci-fi authors\, game writers and designers\, journalists and poets. From labor history to true crime thrillers to jazz music\, the Festival will celebrate the past\, promote the present and inspire the future of American writing. Children’s storytimes\, photo booths\, literary crafts and mini writing workshops get adults and kids into the written word\, and authors will sign books for sale.\nIt’s an all-day literary event that’s completely open to the public. The full writer lineup and program schedule will be released in the coming weeks. So\, stay tuned!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/american-writers-festival/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals and Fairs
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SUMMARY:Get Lit: Pub Night
DESCRIPTION:Raise your glasses and don your finest green attire because we’re bringing the heart and soul of Irish pubs to life at this month’s Get Lit! At this event\, we’re celebrating the works of Irish-American writers and the stories told every day in pubs across the country. \n\nPlay a few rounds of classic Pub Trivia\, inspired by Images of America: Chicago’s Historic Irish Pubs by Mike Danahey and Allison Hantschel. Win prizes by answering questions themed around Irish history\, culture\, music\, writing\, and more!\nCustomize and design your very own pub coaster to enhance the ambiance of your at-home Irish Pub.\nHunt for hidden creatures in the Leprechaun Hunt and win a special prize for completing it.\nGrab an Irish pub-inspired poem from our friends at Poems While You Wait.\nEnjoy beer\, wine\, and the night’s specialty cocktail\, the Tipsy Cow\, a fiery Irish whiskey cocktail. Non-alcoholic options available as well.\n\nDon’t miss your chance to be part of this magical evening where Irish folklore comes to life\, and the pub becomes a stage for tales both ancient and new. Join us at Get Lit: Pub Night for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration like no other! \n\n\n\n\n\nGet Lit is your way to enjoy evenings in the Loop. Meet friends and fellow book nerds for an early evening treat. Each month\, the AWM serves drinks\, games\, special experiences\, and fun activities to get you lit! \nA limited number of discounted tickets have been made available for teachers and school librarians. To claim your discount\, use the code provided in the AWM education newsletter. You can sign up for the monthly education newsletter here for regular updates. If you are an educator and have questions\, please email our Education Team at education@americanwritersmuseum.org. \nBuy your tickets today! A limited number of tickets are available at the door. AWM members\, use the access code emailed to you to reveal the member ticket price. Tickets include admission to the museum and drink tickets for two complimentary beverages. Additional drink tickets are available for purchase. Guests must be 21+ to attend Get Lit and show a valid ID at the door. \nFunds raised at this event will go towards the AWM’s Write In Youth Education Program\, which serves middle and high school students from under-resourced schools. See our other upcoming GET LIT events here.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/get-lit-pub-night/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals and Fairs,Food and Drink
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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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SUMMARY:Forever Free: Frederick Douglass Tours
DESCRIPTION:“Once you learn to read\, you will be forever free.” —Frederick Douglass \nDiscover the incredible legacy and enduring impact of abolitionist Frederick Douglass\, as well as other Black writers who came before and after him. This 15-minute tour introduces you to all areas of the American Writers Museum\, with a special focus on our special exhibit Dark Testament: A Century of Black Writers on Justice. Following the tour\, you can explore all of our exhibits more in depth and at your own pace. \nForever Free: Frederick Douglass tours are offered daily at 3:00pm when the AWM is open. We are open Thursdays to Mondays\, from 10 am to 5 pm. We are closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The tour is included with museum admission and no advanced registration is required. Tours begin at the Museum front desk.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/forever-free-frederick-douglass-tours/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals and Fairs,Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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SUMMARY:The People’s Tongue: Music &Words in Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the American Writers Museum for musical performances and readings in celebration of the 2023 anthology “The People’s Tongue: Americans and the English Language.” \nThe event will begin with a short performance by Paquito D’Rivera\, renowned Cuban-American jazz saxophonist\, clarinetist and composer and Fareed Haque\, Pakistani-Chilean-American jazz and classical guitarist\, followed by discussion moderated by Ilan Stavans\, editor of the The People’s Tongue and Ambassador Carolyn Curiel\, and conclude with several short readings from the anthology. \nThis program will also be livestreamed.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/the-peoples-tongue-music-words-in-celebration/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Events,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:ARTIVISM 101: A workshop on creating art to change the world
DESCRIPTION:Bestselling illustrator Nikkolas Smith hosts a Kids & Family Workshop on creating art that aligns with and highlights activism. \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nNikkolas Smith\, Artivist and #1 New York Times Bestselling illustrator\, will show you how to become an Artivist. Do you have something you want to better or change in your community or in the world? How can art inspire you to change the world for the better? How can art help you to be fearless and speak up? With Nikkolas’ guidance\, attendees of this workshop will create their own Artivism piece and be a part of the Artivist movement. This workshop is geared to artists of all ages\, especially kids and families. Nikkolas will sign books and merchandise following the workshop. \nAttendees are encouraged to bring whatever materials they are most comfortable creating art with. The American Writers Museum will provide paper and drawing materials like colored pencils\, but if you prefer to create digital art you must bring your own computers\, tablets\, etc. \nThis special program is presented in conjunction with our forthcoming exhibit and education initiative Dark Testament: A Century of Black Writers on Justice\, opening September 2022. Dark Testament explores racial injustice in America through the work of Black American writers from the end of the Civil War through the Civil Rights Movement\, and the impact these writers continue to have on contemporary writers\, creators\, and activists.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/artivism-101-a-workshop-on-creating-art-to-change-the-world/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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SUMMARY:Author Talk -  Sudhir Venkatesh: The Tomorrow Game
DESCRIPTION:New York Times bestselling author Sudhir Venkatesh discusses his new book The Tomorrow Game\, a gripping account of a Chicago community coming together to save a group of teens from gun violence. In the tradition of works like Random Family and Behind The Beautiful Forevers\, The Tomorrow Game is a deeply reported chronicle of families surviving in Southside Chicago Communities. We can’t wait to see you for this live and in person event at The American Writers Museum on July 6\, 2022 at 6:30pm CDT! Register for the program here. \n 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/sudhir-venkatesh-the-tomorrow-game/
LOCATION:180 N Michigan Ave 2nd Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Pauli Murray: Shouting for the Rights of All People
DESCRIPTION:Educator and author Deborah Nelson Linck reads from and discusses her new book Pauli Murray: Shouting for the Rights of All People\, the first introductory and illustrated biography of the civil rights icon. Join us for a fascinating conversation about the book and the life and legacy of Pauli Murray\, a hugely influential author\, poet\, lawyer\, priest and activist. This program will take place online via Zoom\, register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pauli-murray-shouting-for-the-rights-of-all-people-tickets-239561423667.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/pauli-murray-shouting-for-the-rights-of-all-people/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Events
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SUMMARY:Me and White Supremacy: Young Readers’ Edition
DESCRIPTION:Awareness leads to action\, and action leads to change. Author Layla Saad presents the young readers edition of her New York Times bestselling book Me and White Supremacy\, which teaches readers how to explore and understand racism and white supremacy and how young readers can do their part to help change the world. Saad is joined by writer and artist Kaitlin McGaw of the Grammy-nominated the Alphabet Rockers. \nThis program will be hosted online via Zoom\, register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/me-and-white-supremacy-young-readers-edition-tickets-250448186267.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/me-and-white-supremacy-young-readers-edition/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Events
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SUMMARY:Nancy Johnson: The Kindest Lie
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with Nancy Johnson to discuss her debut novel The Kindest Lie\, “a deep dive into how we define family\, what it means to be a mother\, and what it means to grow up Black” (Jodi Picoult). Named a Most Anticipated book by O Magazine\, Shondaland\, Chicago Tribune\, Elle and many more\, the novel is now out in paperback. Johnson is joined in conversation by fellow writer Catherine Adel West. \nRegister for this in-person event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nancy-johnson-the-kindest-lie-in-person-tickets-220910237467. This program will also be livestreamed. Register for the live online broadcast at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nancy-johnson-the-kindest-lie-online-broadcast-tickets-220888632847.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/nancy-johnson-the-kindest-lie/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Hanif Abdurraqib and Ashley Evans: “Sing\, Aretha\, Sing!”
DESCRIPTION:A young Aretha Franklin captivates her community with the song “Respect” during the height of the Civil Rights Movement in Sing\, Aretha\, Sing!\, a striking picture book biography that will embolden today’s young readers to sing their own truth. Join us to hear both author Hanif Abdurraqib and illustrator Ashley Evans discuss their crafts\, how this book came together\, and the lasting legacy of Aretha Franklin. This program will be hosted online via Zoom\, register for the program here.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/hanif-abdurraqib-and-ashley-evans-sing-aretha-sing/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Events
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