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SUMMARY:NHM Virtual Book Club: Ariadne
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, May 26th at 7pm we will be discussing Ariadne by Jennifer Saint Virtually via Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nJoin the National Hellenic Museum’s Virtual Book Club! \nFacilitated by NHM’s Resident Scholar Dr. Katherine Kelaidis & Manager of Programs & Events Cairo Dye\, 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. \nBook Club is free to join and meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7pm CST \nIn May\, we will be discussing Ariadne by Jennifer Saint. \nSupport NHM with your purchase of Ariadne! When you buy your copy through this link\, a portion of the proceeds will go to NHM: https://amzn.to/3DSmGJB \nClick here to see all of our upcoming book selections \nMore about Ariadne: \nAriadne\, Princess of Crete\, grows up greeting the dawn from her beautiful dancing floor and listening to her nursemaid’s stories of gods and heroes. But beneath her golden palace echo the ever-present hoofbeats of her brother\, the Minotaur\, a monster who demands blood sacrifice. \nWhen Theseus\, the Prince of Athens\, arrives to vanquish the beast\, Ariadne sees in his green eyes not a threat but an escape. Defying the gods\, betraying her family and country\, and risking everything for love\, Ariadne helps Theseus kill the Minotaur. But will Ariadne’s decision ensure her happy ending? And what of Phaedra\, the beloved younger sister she leaves behind? \nHypnotic\, propulsive\, and utterly transporting\, Jennifer Saint’s Ariadne forges a new epic\, one that puts the forgotten women of Greek mythology back at the heart of the story\, as they strive for a better world.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/nhm-virtual-book-club-ariadne/
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SUMMARY:Classical and Modern Mies
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mies van der Rohe Society and the National Hellenic Museum as we explore the blend of classical influences and constructivist form in Mies van der Rohe’s architecture\, with a special focus on how he folded the two together at the Illinois Institute of Technology – which houses the largest collection of his buildings. Reception to immediately follow. \n\nTickets: $40 in person\, $10 virtual\n\n\n\nRSVP by May 12th\, 2022
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/classical-and-modern-mies/
LOCATION:National Hellenic Museum\, 333 S. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Events,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:NHM Virtual Book Club: The Beekeeper of Aleppo
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, April 21st at 7pm we will be discussing The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri Virtually via Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nJoin the National Hellenic Museum’s Virtual Book Club! \nFacilitated by NHM’s Resident Scholar Dr. Katherine Kelaidis & Manager of Programs & Events Cairo Dye\, 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. \nBook Club is free to join and meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7pm CST \nIn April we will be discussing The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri. \nSupport NHM with your purchase of The Beekeeper of Aleppo! When you buy your copy through this link \, a portion of the proceeds will go to NHM: https://amzn.to/3IKZlwS \nClick here to see all of our upcoming book selections \nMore about The Beekeeper of Aleppo: \nNuri is a beekeeper; his wife\, Afra\, an artist. They live a simple life\, rich in family and friends\, in the beautiful Syrian city of Aleppo–until the unthinkable happens. When all they care for is destroyed by war\, they are forced to escape. But what Afra has seen is so terrible she has gone blind\, and so they must embark on a perilous journey through Turkey and Greece towards an uncertain future in Britain. On the way\, Nuri is sustained by the knowledge that waiting for them is Mustafa\, his cousin and business partner\, who has started an apiary and is teaching fellow refugees in Yorkshire to keep bees. \nAs Nuri and Afra travel through a broken world\, they must confront not only the pain of their own unspeakable loss\, but dangers that would overwhelm the bravest of souls. Above all\, they must journey to find each other again. \nMoving\, powerful\, compassionate\, and beautifully written\, The Beekeeper of Aleppo is a testament to the triumph of the human spirit. It is the kind of book that reminds us of the power of storytelling.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/nhm-virtual-book-club-the-beekeeper-of-aleppo/
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SUMMARY:Homer-athon: A Reading of Homer's Odyssey In Its Entirety
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we read the ancient tale of Odysseus’ journey home from war. Like him\, each of us is also adjusting to new circumstances in our lives as we emerge from the pandemic. What better way to begin our journey home together? \nEach reader will be assigned a specific passage that is approximately 3 minutes long. Sign up for one passage or many. If being a reader isn’t for you\, consider participating as an audience member. Bring your friends and stay for as long as you like at this engaging\, live event!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/homer-athon-a-reading-of-homers-odyssey-in-its-entirety-2/
LOCATION:National Hellenic Museum\, 333 S. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
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SUMMARY:Homer-athon: A Reading of Homer's Odyssey In Its Entirety
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we read the ancient tale of Odysseus’ journey home from war. Like him\, each of us is also adjusting to new circumstances in our lives as we emerge from the pandemic. What better way to begin our journey home together? \nEach reader will be assigned a specific passage that is approximately 3 minutes long. Sign up for one passage or many. If being a reader isn’t for you\, consider participating as an audience member. Bring your friends and stay for as long as you like at this engaging\, live event!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/homer-athon-a-reading-of-homers-odyssey-in-its-entirety/
LOCATION:National Hellenic Museum\, 333 S. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
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SUMMARY:Children's Story Time: A Story About Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate Greek Independence Day with a special event for children ages 5-12.  We will hear the story of how Greece gained it’s freedom from the Ottoman Empire and then participate in a related activity. Parents can enjoy some time in Greek Town with a discount coupon at a Greek Town restaurant.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/childrens-story-time-a-story-about-freedom/
LOCATION:National Hellenic Museum\, 333 S. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals and Fairs,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Greek Independence Day: The Struggle for Freedom
DESCRIPTION:On March 25th\, we commemorate Greek Independence Day. Two hundred and one years ago\, the Greek struggle for independence from the Ottoman Empire began. The Greek fight to end four hundred years of Ottoman Turkish oppression attracted the attention and support of people around the world. Consequently\, the Greek War of Independence became the first in line of “freedom struggles\,” in which a national or civil war for independence or sovereignty attracted would-be freedom fighters from around the world. \nIn this special NHM Discussion\, we will explore why the Greek War of Independence ignited such passion in non-Greeks and how the legacy of “Greek Freedom” served to create the idea of a universal “cause of freedom” that transcends national and ethnic borders. \nThis event will be recorded.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/greek-independence-day-the-struggle-for-freedom-2/
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SUMMARY:NHM Virtual Book Club: Daughter of Sparta
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, March 17th at 7 PM we will be discussing Daughter of Sparta by Claire M. Andrews Virtually via Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nJoin the National Hellenic Museum’s Virtual Book Club! \nFacilitated by NHM’s Resident Scholar Dr. Katherine Kelaidis & Manager of Programs & Events Cairo Dye\, 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. \nBook Club is free to join and meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7 PM CST \nIn March\, we will be discussing Daughter of Sparta by Claire M. Andrews. \nThis selection was voted on by members of our book club!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/nhm-virtual-book-club-daughter-of-sparta/
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SUMMARY:NHM Virtual Book Club: Foreign Words
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, February 17th at 7pm we will be discussing Foreign Words by Vassilis Alexakis as translated by Alyson Waters Virtually via Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nJoin the National Hellenic Museum’s Virtual Book Club! \nFacilitated by NHM’s Resident Scholar Dr. Katherine Kelaidis & Manager of Programs & Events Cairo Dye\, 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. \nBook Club is free to join and meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7pm CST \nIn February\, we will be discussing Foreign Words by Vassilis Alexakis and translated by Alyson Waters. \nSupport NHM with your purchase of Foreign Words! When you buy your copy through this link\, a portion of the proceeds will go to NHM: https://amzn.to/3GIFPj4 \nClick here to see all of our upcoming book selections \nMore about Foreign Words: \nCrossing countries and continents\, this narrative follows a son lost for words over the death of his father. Unable to write the phrase “My father is dead” in either his native Greek or his adopted French\, he heads for Africa to undertake the learning of Sango. Traveling across both borders and time\, he examines his past\, his family history\, and the colonial and political ties of his homelands. While at first he does not know why learning a new and uncommon language has become vital to him\, he comes to discover that the new language enables him to easily write of his father’s passing. But as he truly experiences Sango—meets its speakers\, travels where it emerged and has struggled to survive—his intimacy with it grows\, and he is once again unable to utter the telling phrase. Meditating on language\, loss\, and the power of words to express or constrain human emotion\, this tale of speaking\, living\, and letting go is filled with delicate suspense\, humor\, and honesty. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nhm-virtual-book-club-foreign-words-tickets-224880141557
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SUMMARY:NHM Virtual Book Club: Fifteen Dogs
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, January 20th at 7pm we will be discussing Fifteen Dogs by André Alexis Virtually via Zoom. \nJoin the National Hellenic Museum’s Virtual Book Club in our second year! \nFacilitated by NHM’s Resident Scholar Dr. Katherine Kelaidis & Manager of Programs & Events Cairo Dye\, 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. \nBook Club is free to join and meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7pm CST \nIn January\, we will be discussing Fifteen Dogs by André Alexis. \nSupport NHM with your purchase of Fifteen Dogs! When you buy your copy through this link\, a portion of the proceeds will go to NHM: https://amzn.to/3m3l89A \nSee our other book club selections this year by clicking here \nMore about Fifteen Dogs: \nA bet between the gods Hermes and Apollo leads them to grant human consciousness and language to a group of dogs overnighting at a Toronto vet­erinary clinic. Suddenly capable of more complex thought\, the pack is torn between those who resist the new ways of thinking\, preferring the old ‘dog’ ways\, and those who embrace the change. The gods watch from above as the dogs venture into their newly unfamiliar world\, as they become divided among themselves\, as each struggles with new thoughts and feelings. Wily Benjy moves from home to home\, Prince becomes a poet\, and Majnoun forges a relationship with a kind couple that stops even the Fates in their tracks. \nAndré Alexis’s contemporary take on the apologue offers an utterly compelling and affecting look at the beauty and perils of human consciousness. By turns meditative and devastating\, charming and strange\, Fifteen Dogs shows you can teach an old genre new tricks. \n  \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nhm-virtual-book-club-fifteen-dogs-tickets-227135196487
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