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SUMMARY:Antonio’s Song / I Was Dreaming of a Son at Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:A poetic journey of a dancer/artist/father questioning the balance of his passions—art\, culture\, family. \nFrom the streets of Brooklyn to Russia’s ballet training studios\, Antonio struggles to reconcile multiple ethnic identities. He wrestles with the legacy of stereotypes of masculinity while discovering the beauty of becoming a father. Powerful poetry is intermixed with original movement\, music and projected imagery to create an evocative\, wholly unique performance. \nThis performance offers captioning. \nhttps://www.goodmantheatre.org/Antonio
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/antonios-song-i-was-dreaming-of-a-son-at-goodman-theatre-4/
LOCATION:Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230604T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T220802Z
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SUMMARY:West Side Story at Lyric Opera of Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Tony and Maria are wide-eyed teenagers from two communities in conflict\, who fall in love. As their friends and family battle with one another\, Tony and Maria long for “a place for us…somewhere.” \nAccessibility: Audio Description\, Touch Tour\, ASL Interpreted \nhttps://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2022-23/west-side-story/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/west-side-story/
LOCATION:Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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SUMMARY:The Who's Tommy at Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:The groundbreaking pop-culture musical sensation is reimagined in a new production. \nMyth and spectacle combine in a fresh reinvention of The Who’s exhilarating 1969 rock concept album\, Tommy—including the unforgettable anthems “I’m Free\,” “See Me\, Feel Me\,” “Sensation” and “Pinball Wizard.” After witnessing his father shoot his rival\, the young Tommy Walker is lost in the universe\, endlessly and obsessively staring into the mirror. An innate knack for pinball catapults him from reticent adolescent to celebrity savior. Tony Award-winning composer Pete Townshend and Tony Award-winning original director Des McAnuff find powerful resonance reexamining this classic story for today. \nhttps://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/the-whos-tommy/ \nAccessibility: ASL interpreted
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-whos-tommy/
LOCATION:Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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SUMMARY:The Who's Tommy at Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:The groundbreaking pop-culture musical sensation is reimagined in a new production. \nMyth and spectacle combine in a fresh reinvention of The Who’s exhilarating 1969 rock concept album\, Tommy—including the unforgettable anthems “I’m Free\,” “See Me\, Feel Me\,” “Sensation” and “Pinball Wizard.” After witnessing his father shoot his rival\, the young Tommy Walker is lost in the universe\, endlessly and obsessively staring into the mirror. An innate knack for pinball catapults him from reticent adolescent to celebrity savior. Tony Award-winning composer Pete Townshend and Tony Award-winning original director Des McAnuff find powerful resonance reexamining this classic story for today. \nhttps://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/the-whos-tommy/ \nAccessibility: audio description\, touch tour
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-whos-tommy-2/
LOCATION:Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T220000
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SUMMARY:The Who's Tommy
DESCRIPTION:The groundbreaking pop-culture musical sensation is reimagined in a new production. \nMyth and spectacle combine in a fresh reinvention of The Who’s exhilarating 1969 rock concept album\, Tommy—including the unforgettable anthems “I’m Free\,” “See Me\, Feel Me\,” “Sensation” and “Pinball Wizard.” After witnessing his father shoot his rival\, the young Tommy Walker is lost in the universe\, endlessly and obsessively staring into the mirror. An innate knack for pinball catapults him from reticent adolescent to celebrity savior. Tony Award-winning composer Pete Townshend and Tony Award-winning original director Des McAnuff find powerful resonance reexamining this classic story for today. \nhttps://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/the-whos-tommy/ \nAccessibility: Spanish captioning
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-whos-tommy-3/
LOCATION:Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230716T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230716T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222120
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SUMMARY:The Who's Tommy at Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:The groundbreaking pop-culture musical sensation is reimagined in a new production. \nMyth and spectacle combine in a fresh reinvention of The Who’s exhilarating 1969 rock concept album\, Tommy—including the unforgettable anthems “I’m Free\,” “See Me\, Feel Me\,” “Sensation” and “Pinball Wizard.” After witnessing his father shoot his rival\, the young Tommy Walker is lost in the universe\, endlessly and obsessively staring into the mirror. An innate knack for pinball catapults him from reticent adolescent to celebrity savior. Tony Award-winning composer Pete Townshend and Tony Award-winning original director Des McAnuff find powerful resonance reexamining this classic story for today. \nhttps://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/the-whos-tommy/ \nAccessibility: captioning
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-whos-tommy-4/
LOCATION:Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230722T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230722T160000
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SUMMARY:The Who's Tommy at Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:The groundbreaking pop-culture musical sensation is reimagined in a new production. \nMyth and spectacle combine in a fresh reinvention of The Who’s exhilarating 1969 rock concept album\, Tommy—including the unforgettable anthems “I’m Free\,” “See Me\, Feel Me\,” “Sensation” and “Pinball Wizard.” After witnessing his father shoot his rival\, the young Tommy Walker is lost in the universe\, endlessly and obsessively staring into the mirror. An innate knack for pinball catapults him from reticent adolescent to celebrity savior. Tony Award-winning composer Pete Townshend and Tony Award-winning original director Des McAnuff find powerful resonance reexamining this classic story for today. \nhttps://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/the-whos-tommy/ \nAccessibility: sensory-friendly
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-whos-tommy-5/
LOCATION:Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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SUMMARY:Marie and Rosetta at Northlight Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Hailed as the “Godmother of Rock ‘n Roll\,” Sister Rosetta Tharpe influenced rock icons from Elvis Presley to Jimi Hendrix. Bringing fierce guitar playing and sizzling swing to gospel music\, Rosetta was a trailblazer\, a young Black woman singing at church in the morning and the Cotton Club at night. This play with music chronicles Rosetta’s first rehearsal with a young protégée\, Marie Knight\, as they prepare for a tour that would establish them as one of the great duet teams in musical history. \nThis is a relaxed/sensory-friendly performance. These performances are designed to make everyone feel safe and welcome at our theater. While these performances include changes to better support individuals with autism and sensory sensitivities\, everyone is welcome to attend. \nSome adjustments of note might include: lower sound level\, the house lights will remain on at all times at a low level\, we’ll have a designated quiet area for patrons who need to step away from the performance\, patrons are free to walk around and talk during the performance\, and cell phone usage and light noisemaking is allowed. \nTo purchase tickets\, use the promo code NACCESS by phone 847.673.6300 or online to receive discounted tickets at a flat rate of $40 each (standard fees still apply). \nhttps://northlight.org/events/marie-and-rosetta/ \nAccessibility: sensory-friendly \n 
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/marie-and-rosetta-3/
LOCATION:Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230728T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230728T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222120
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SUMMARY:Marie and Rosetta at Northlight Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Hailed as the “Godmother of Rock ‘n Roll\,” Sister Rosetta Tharpe influenced rock icons from Elvis Presley to Jimi Hendrix. Bringing fierce guitar playing and sizzling swing to gospel music\, Rosetta was a trailblazer\, a young Black woman singing at church in the morning and the Cotton Club at night. This play with music chronicles Rosetta’s first rehearsal with a young protégée\, Marie Knight\, as they prepare for a tour that would establish them as one of the great duet teams in musical history. \nThis performance includes ASL interpretation and open captions. If you would like a good view of the ASL interpreters\, please contact Community Engagement Manager Ruben Carrazana at rcarrazana@northlight.org or 847-324-1615 as the placement of the interpreters will vary from show to show. \nTo purchase tickets\, use the promo code NACCESS by phone 847.673.6300 or online to receive discounted tickets at a flat rate of $40 each (standard fees still apply). \nhttps://northlight.org/events/marie-and-rosetta/ \nAccessibility: ASL interpreted\, open captioning
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/marie-and-rosetta-2/
LOCATION:Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230729T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230729T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222120
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SUMMARY:Marie and Rosetta at Northlight Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Hailed as the “Godmother of Rock ‘n Roll\,” Sister Rosetta Tharpe influenced rock icons from Elvis Presley to Jimi Hendrix. Bringing fierce guitar playing and sizzling swing to gospel music\, Rosetta was a trailblazer\, a young Black woman singing at church in the morning and the Cotton Club at night. This play with music chronicles Rosetta’s first rehearsal with a young protégée\, Marie Knight\, as they prepare for a tour that would establish them as one of the great duet teams in musical history. \nThis performance includes audio description and open captions. A touch tour will begin 2 hours before the show at 12:30pm. \nTo purchase tickets\, use the promo code NACCESS by phone 847.673.6300 or online to receive discounted tickets at a flat rate of $40 each (standard fees still apply). \nIf no audio description tickets have been reserved 48 hours before the performance\, the audio description service will be canceled for that performance. Please contact Ruben Carrazana at rcarrazana@northlight.org or 847-324-1615 to confirm that the audio description service is still available. \nhttps://northlight.org/events/marie-and-rosetta/ \nAccessibility: audio description\, touch tour\, open captioning
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/marie-and-rosetta/
LOCATION:Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231030T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231030T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222120
CREATED:20230926T151658Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Access Collaborative’s 10th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate a decade of access.\nJoin Us! \nMonday\, October 30\, 2023\n5-7pm \nPlante Moran\n1st Floor Lobby\n10 South Riverside Plaza\nChicago IL \nEntrance on the corner of Monroe and Canal \n$50 per attendee \n\nBuy Tickets \n\n\n\nCultural Access Collab removes barriers to make Illinois’ arts and culture more accessible to people with disabilities by providing education\, promotional tools\, accessible equipment and a supportive community. Join us in celebrating the past ten years of our work\, and help us make Illinois even more inclusive in the year to come! \nEnjoy music performed by the Tommy Carroll Trio\, light refreshments and drinks\, all while helping to sustain our cultural accessibility efforts in Illinois. If you’re able\, make an additional donation to further support the Collab’s efforts. \n\nAbout Tommy Carroll Trio\nThe Tommy Carroll Trio is an ensemble offering highly rhythmic interpretations of jazz compositions old and new. Composed of drums\, bass and guitar\, the group’s adventurous spirit provides listeners a fresh experience at every performance \nYour $50 Ticket Includes\nLight appetizers and two beverage tickets (beer\, wine\, or non-alcoholic) are provided per ticket. Dress code is business casual. \nCovid Safety\nAs COVID-19 continues to impact our communities — and because there will be immunocompromised and medically vulnerable people in attendance — we need your help to create and maintain a safer environment for all. It is our collective responsibility to follow this guidance and we appreciate your cooperation in advance. \nMasking is highly recommended when not actively eating or drinking. Clear masks will be available if needed. Weather permitting\, there is outdoor access at the venue. We will monitor Covid rates in our area\, and may revise our policy if appropriate. \nIf you test positive for COVID-19 within 4 days following the event\, please notify info@CulturalAccessCollab.org and let us know. We will inform all attendees. \nAccessibility Information\nEveryone is welcome! \n\nPlante Moran is accessible to guests who use wheelchairs or need to avoid stairs. Tables and chairs are available.\nAmerican Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and open captioning is available for the brief remarks portion of the evening; if you require ASL or captioning for mingling with other guests\, please let us know in advance.\nA quiet room is available.\nA limited number of complimentary tickets are available to those who wish to attend\, but cannot afford the ticket price. Email us at info@CulturalAccessCollab.org to learn more.\nIf you require a sighted guide\, or any other access services to fully participate\, please let us know as soon as you can.\nEmail info@CulturalAccessCollab.org or call 715-212-9140.\n\nRegistration\nPlease fill out the required registration form. In case of technical difficulties\, please email info@CulturalAccessCollab.org for assistance. \n\n\n\nThanks to Plante Moran and our other in-kind sponsors of this event. \nCultural Access Collab removes barriers to make Illinois’ arts and culture more accessible to people with disabilities by providing education\, promotion tools\, equipment and a supportive community. \nYour donation in any amount makes accessibility in the arts in Illinois possible! \n  \nhttps://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/collab-events/cultural-access-collaboratives-10th-anniversary-celebration-and-fundraiser/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/cultural-access-collaboratives-10th-anniversary-celebration-and-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Plante Moran\, 10 South Riverside Plaza\, Chicago\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Access Collab Event,In-Person Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T200000
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SUMMARY:Caro Murphy: Interactive Experience Design at Illinois Tech - Hermann Hall
DESCRIPTION:Cultural historian and video gaming specialist\, Dr. Carly Kocurek from Illinois Tech Lewis College of Science and Letters moderates a discussion with game and interactive experience designer Caro Murphy. Caro is leading the vanguard in the emerging field and art form of interactive\, experiential\, and live-action game design. Caro has produced award-winning work as the Immersive Experience Director for Disney’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser exhibit. Serving as a game adjudicator for the Academy of Arts and Sciences\, Caro is also the Founder and CEO of the Boston Festival of Indie Games. They are a Visiting Associate Professor at Northeastern University in Boston and create immersive theater experiences as Chief Creative Officer of Incantrix Productions. \nAccessibility: Open Captions\, Assistive Listening Devices\, and Wheelchair Accessible. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/caro-murphy/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/caro-murphy-interactive-experience-design-at-illinois-tech-hermann-hall/
LOCATION:Illinois Institute of Technology – Herrmann Hall\, 3241 S Federal St\, Chicago\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240322T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240322T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222120
CREATED:20240312T161252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T161252Z
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SUMMARY:Billy Elliot: The Musical at Paramount Theatre
DESCRIPTION:There will be two certified sign interpreters to interpret all dialogue and lyrics at the Paramount Theatre on March 22nd\, 2024 for Billy Elliot: The Musical.\nSee the show for $30 each. Purchase online using instructions below\, or email mariew@paramountarts.com. \nClick the performance you wish to purchase:\nEnter promo code: ASLPARAMOUNT\nClick on the ASL Interpreted Section\nSelect your seats and click PROMO $30\nAdd to order and proceed through checkout\nYou must enter promo code to unlock ASL Interpreted section and special $30 price. \nAccessibility: ASL Interpreted. \nhttps://paramountaurora.com/visit/#accessibility
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/billy-elliot-the-musical-at-paramount-theatre/
LOCATION:Paramount Theatre\, 23 E Galena Blvd\, Aurora\, 60506\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240405T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240405T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222120
CREATED:20240315T150847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T150847Z
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SUMMARY:“This Living Earth – Our Shared Gaia” exhibition showcase at Beverly Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:WHO: Beverly Arts Center in partnership with the Beverly Area Arts Alliance – https://www.thebeverlyartscenter.com | https://beverlyarts.org/\nWHAT: “This Living Earth – Our Shared Gaia” Exhibition\nWHEN: April 5 – 27\, 2024\nWHERE: Beverly Arts Center\, Simmerling 2nd Floor Gallery\, 2407 W. 111th St\, Chicago\, IL 60655 \nARTISTS’ RECEPTION\n“This Living Earth — Our Shared Gaia” opening reception will be held on Friday\, April 5\, 2024\, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Admission to the family-friendly exhibition and reception is free to the public.\nFacebook Event Invitation: https://www.facebook.com/events/1090169548901618 \nBeverly Arts Center is pleased to present the art exhibition titled “This Living Earth – Our Shared Gaia” in its second floor gallery\, which is a cross section of visual observations from nature by 12 northern Illinois / Indiana artists in a variety of media. Both naturalism and abstraction are investigated by this group of artists: Sharon Bladholm\, Gabriella Boros\, Victoria Fuller\, Kathryn Gauthier\, Fletcher Hayes\, Mike Barret Kolasinski\, Basia Krol\, Deborah Maris Lader\, Kim Laurel\, Dorothy Mason\, Gregory Mejia\, Renee McGinnis. \nThe Gaia theory as a world concept focuses on observing how the biosphere and the evolution of life forms contribute to the stability of our planet. Hortus Botanicus (the botanical garden) is the underlying common influence that permeates each of these artists’ work\, whether of landscape\, plant\, water and animal study or as allegorical metaphors for our natural world in flux. Works exhibited are a figurative treatment of our nature subjects sometimes alluding to other symbolic meanings. \nThose symbols of our natural world are expanded on as pattern\, texture\, color\, form and light. We invite you to observe this diverse group of visual expressions compiled by the curator/artist team of Kim Laurel and Fletcher Hayes. \n“Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.” — Henry David Thoreau \nAccessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1090169548901618
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/this-living-earth-our-shared-gaia-exhibition-showcase-at-beverly-arts-center/
LOCATION:Beverly Arts Center\, 2407 W. 111th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60655\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T200000
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SUMMARY:Judith Butler: Who’s Afraid of Gender? at Music Box Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Judith Butler’s groundbreaking work\, and their theory of gender performativity\, has had a vast influence on contemporary scholarship in feminism and gender studies. In Butler’s latest work\, Who’s Afraid of Gender?\, they tackle the global rise of right-wing movements that seek to nullify reproductive justice\, undermine protections against sexual and gender violence and strip trans and queer people of their rights. Butler draws upon an array of approaches to gender to expose how authoritarian and fascist politics rely on a frightening phantasm of gender. Chicago Humanities welcomes this iconic thought leader for a timely discussion that offers rigorous analysis\, hope\, freedom and solidarity in confronting the reactionary politics that seek to intensify marginalization and inequality. \nAccessibility: Open Captions\, Assistive Listening Devices\, and Wheelchair Accessible. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/judith-butler/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/judith-butler-whos-afraid-of-gender-at-music-box-theatre/
LOCATION:Music Box Theatre\, 3733 N Southport Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222120
CREATED:20240315T153214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T153214Z
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SUMMARY:The Verge AI Sessions: Art Creator or Thief? at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
DESCRIPTION:What guardrails do artists need in a new age of artificial intelligence? As artists voice concerns about AI replacing their work or using their creative intellectual property to train AI models without proper consent or compensation\, lawmakers are beginning to take notice. The essence of this debate — what artists seek and how regulations should adapt — often remains overshadowed by broader discussions on copyright law and regulation. Join The Verge AI reporter Emilia David as she leads Chicago Humanities through a crucial and timely conversation with one of the plaintiffs in the ongoing Andersen v. Stability AI case\, Kelly McKernan\, on the current legal challenges working through the courts and the impact of generative AI systems on the art world. \nAccessibility: Open Captions\, Assistive Listening Devices\, and Wheelchair Accessible. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/verge-ai-art/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-verge-ai-sessions-art-creator-or-thief-at-school-of-the-art-institute-of-chicago/
LOCATION:School of the Art Institute of Chicago\, 112 S Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, 60603\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T170000
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CREATED:20240315T153326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T153335Z
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SUMMARY:Michael Ondaatje: Memory and the Act of Looking Back at First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple
DESCRIPTION:Michael Ondaatje is one of the most influential writers of his generation. He won the Booker Prize for his successful 1992 novel The English Patient\, which was made into the nine-time Academy Award-winning film\, including for Best Picture. Critically respected for testing the limits of the genre of poetry with playful experimentation\, Ondaatje makes a long-awaited return to the medium with his latest A Year of Last Things\, an exploration of memory\, history\, and the act of looking back. At Chicago Humanities\, Ondaatje presents a reading and then sits down with Srikanth Reddy\, Professor of English at the University of Chicago\, for a conversation about his sometimes witty\, or moving\, but always brilliant poetry. \nAccessibility: Open Captions\, Assistive Listening Devices\, and Wheelchair Accessible. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/michael-ondaantje/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/michael-ondaatje-memory-and-the-act-of-looking-back-at-first-united-methodist-church-at-the-chicago-temple/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple\, 77 W Washington St\, Chicago\, 60602\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222120
CREATED:20240411T191742Z
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SUMMARY:Keep it Going at the Russ Tutterow Theatre
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with former Technical Director Glenn B. Rust’s Graduate Thesis Project\, Keep it Going presents an afternoon of new works that you can watch in the theatre or from the comfort of your own home! \nBeginning the afternoon we will have Interrobang by Resident Playwright Arlene Malinowski followed by the final performance of Access Fellow Deb Stein’s HAND\, Foot\, HAND. Following the performances there will be a thirty-minute talkback and an afterparty! \nKeep it Going is designed to highlight technologies and practices that allow for more accessible theatre. \n-You can join us at the Russ Tutterow Theatre to see the performances in person or virtually at https://www.youtube.com/@chicagodramatists6747\n-Live captions will be provided for both in-person and virtual audiences.\n-Additional seating will be available both in the house and on the stage including wheelchair accessible seating.\n-The event will be a relaxed performance. House lights will remain at half. Audience members are welcome to exit and reenter the space at any point for any reason. We will asked phones be silenced\, but texting is allowed. Audience reaction is also encouraged. If something stirs a response out of you\, or if you need to ask a question of the folks you’ve come with\, feel free!\n-Scent & Allergen Free Space\n-Masking Recommended \nThe in-person performance is Pay What You Will with all payments made going to support the Access Fellowship. The Chicago Dramatists Access Fellowship for Deaf & Disabled Artists is in honor of Charles and Dorothy Malinowski\, who were revered storytellers in the Deaf Community. Fellows receive two free classes\, one free Script Lab\, and more! \nThe virtual performance is completely free! \nWhether you’ll be joining us at the Russ Tutterow Theatre or logging in on our YouTube channel to join the talkback in the chat\, we cannot wait to see you there! \nAccessibility: All-Gender Restrooms\, Captioning\, Sensory Friendly\, and Wheelchair Accessible. \nhttps://chicagodramatists.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/chicagodramatists/event.jsp?event=2064&
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/keep-it-going-at-the-russ-tutterow-theatre/
LOCATION:Chicago Dramatists\, 798 N Aberdeen St\, Chicago\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Dramatists":MAILTO:agilbert@chicagodramatists.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222120
CREATED:20240315T145548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T145548Z
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SUMMARY:A Portrait of Redefined History through Photography at Chicago History Museum
DESCRIPTION:MacArthur Fellow and Professor of Photography at Columbia College in Chicago\, Dawoud Bey\, is one of the most celebrated photographers in American history. Fellow photography colleague Kelli Connell is an artist who investigates sexuality\, gender\, identity\, and the relationship between photographer and subject. Natasha Egan\, Executive Director at the Museum of Contemporary Photography\, moderates a discussion for Chicago Humanities on re-engaging with and reimagining history through photography. Both Bey (Elegy) and Connell (Pictures for Charis) draw on references from their latest books that span their recent work and present how photos help us reconsider our perceptions of history. \nAccessibility: Open Captions\, Assistive Listening Devices\, and Wheelchair Accessible. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/history-photography/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/a-portrait-of-redefined-history-through-photography-at-chicago-history-museum/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N Clark St\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222120
CREATED:20240315T145703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T145703Z
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SUMMARY:Frank Bruni: An Age of Grievance at Chicago History Museum
DESCRIPTION:Frank Bruni\, renowned New York Times columnist\, guides Chicago Humanities on an incisive exploration of our cultural obsession with grievance that has permeated both political spectrums. Grievance dominates our unpredictable political landscape as all sides label disappointment or dissent as personal injury\, fueling blame and rage. In his latest work\, The Age of Grievance\, Bruni acknowledges the historical importance of grievance\, yet questions the contemporary fusion of authentic and fabricated grievances. Through vivid political\, cultural and personal examples\, Bruni and Interfaith America Founder and President Eboo Patel confront the roots and consequences of our polarized society\, offering crucial insights and a roadmap toward restoring civic unity. \nAccessibility: Open Captions\, Assistive Listening Devices\, and Wheelchair Accessible. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/frank-bruni/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/frank-bruni-an-age-of-grievance-at-chicago-history-museum/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N Clark St\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222120
CREATED:20240315T145814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T145814Z
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SUMMARY:Eddie Glaude Jr.: We Are the Leaders at Francis W. Parker School
DESCRIPTION:Renowned Princeton University professor and New York Times best-selling author Eddie Glaude Jr. is one of the world’s most prominent scholars of African American Studies. Through the iconic interpretations of Martin Luther King Jr.\, Malcolm X and Ella Baker\, Glaude Jr. urges fellow Black Americans to focus on personal growth and individual empowerment to reshape our democracy. At Chicago Humanities\, Glaude Jr. combines his reflections from We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For with insights from legendary writers Ralph Waldo Emerson\, John Dewey\, Toni Morrison\, James Baldwin and Ralph Ellison. Led in conversation by Chicago natives and co-hosts of the Pushkin podcast Some of My Best Friends Are\, Khalil Gibran Muhammad and Ben Austen\, Glaude makes a passionate call for a stronger democracy through grassroots movements\, not a hopeful reliance on political figures. \nAccessibility: Open Captions\, Assistive Listening Devices\, and Wheelchair Accessible. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/eddie-glaude-jr/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/eddie-glaude-jr-we-are-the-leaders-at-francis-w-parker-school/
LOCATION:Francis W. Parker School\, 330 W Webster Ave\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222120
CREATED:20240315T150201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T150221Z
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SUMMARY:The Swans of Harlem: Reclaiming the History of Black Ballet at Francis W. Parker School
DESCRIPTION:The legendary “Swans of Harlem” ballerinas take the stage with Brandis Friedman (co-anchor\, WTTW Chicago Tonight / host\, Black Voices) and author Karen Valby to reclaim and lift up the trailblazing contributions to the dance world by these Black artists whose stories have been marginalized\, devalued and forgotten by history. Stay after the chat for a live dance performance tribute to the Swans by the Chicago-based dance company Move Me Soul. \nAt the height of the Civil Rights Era\, Lydia Abarca was a star prima ballerina leading international performances for the Dance Theatre of Harlem\, and the first Black ballerina with a ballet company to grace the cover of Dance Magazine. Abarca formed an unbreakable bond with fellow pioneering dancers\, including Sheila Rohan\, Karlya Shelton and Marcia Sells. At a time of intense racial and gender inequality\, these remarkable women performed for the Queen of England\, at the White House and beyond. Decades later\, however\, their story was still missing from history. This groundbreaking group of friends reunite at Chicago Humanities to discuss Valby’s new book\, The Swans of Harlem: Five Black Ballerinas\, Fifty Years of Sisterhood\, and Their Reclamation of a Groundbreaking History. Their enthralling saga celebrates resilient Black women\, the enduring power of female friendship\, and reveals the hidden history of Black ballet\, kept secret for far too long. \nAccessibility: Open Captions\, Assistive Listening Devices\, and Wheelchair Accessible. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/swans-harlem/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-swans-of-harlem-reclaiming-the-history-of-black-ballet-at-francis-w-parker-school/
LOCATION:Francis W. Parker School\, 330 W Webster Ave\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240503T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240503T214500
DTSTAMP:20260405T222120
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SUMMARY:Nana at Trapdoor Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Trap Door Theatre’s 30th Anniversary Season closes with Olwen Wymark’s splendid dramatization of Zola’s Nana: a story of sexual and financial greed in nineteenth-century Parisian society\, depicting the rise and tragic downfall of a young courtesan.\nManaging Director Nicole Wiesner and Resident Choreographer Miguel Long team up again to direct this reimagination\, first produced at Trap Door in 2002.\nThis Friday\, May 3rd performance includes open captioning. \nAccessibility: Open Captions\, Captioning\, and All-Gender Restrooms \nhttps://trapdoortheatre.com/nana-2024/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/nana-at-trapdoor-theatre/
LOCATION:Trap Door Theatre\, 1655 W Cortland St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Trap Door Theatre":MAILTO:boxofficetrapdoor@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222120
CREATED:20240315T150538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T150538Z
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SUMMARY:Bakari Sellers: Moving Forward from The Race Reckoning at Ramova Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Former South Carolina State Representative and CNN Political Analyst Bakari Sellers passionately asked live on-air the question that many Black Americans had in the wake of George Floyd’s murder in 2020: “We have black children. I have a 15-year-old daughter. I mean\, what do I tell her?” Four years later\, Sellers has an answer to the question he raised on CNN. Discover his answers as Chicago Humanities grapples with this difficult question and learns about Barkari’s journey for personal and public policy solutions that impact Black families across the country. Sellers examines the inequalities in healthcare and education\, and policing gaps\, drawing from discussions with key thinkers like Rev. William Barber and attorney Ben Crump. Using these legends as jumping off points\, Sellers deftly expands on his powerfully persuasive New York Times bestseller My Vanishing Country and latest book\, The Moment: Thoughts on the Race Reckoning That Wasn’t and How We All Can Move Forward Now. \nAccessibility: Open Captions\, Assistive Listening Devices\, and Wheelchair Accessible. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/bakari-sellers/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/bakari-sellers-moving-forward-from-the-race-reckoning-at-ramova-theatre/
LOCATION:Ramova Theatre\, 3520 S Halsted St\, Chicago\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222120
CREATED:20240315T151519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T151519Z
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SUMMARY:James Spooner: Black Punk Now at Ramova Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning graphic novelist James Spooner comes to Chicago Humanities for a chat on punk\, comics and Black Identity. Spooner is a leader in the Black punk community. His works include the seminal documentary Afro-Punk (2003)\, creation of the Afro Punk Festival\, and a graphic memoir\, The High Desert. In this book\, Spooner shares his experience being Black in small-town California and finding salvation in punk music\, winning the American Library Association Alex Award and the Cartoonist Studio Prize. The artist and activist returns as an editor for his latest book\, Black Punk Now. This anthology shares the voices and stories from the Black punk community. It is filled with contemporary nonfiction\, fiction\, illustrations and comics that collectively describe punk today and give punks—especially the Black ones—a wider frame of reference. \nAccessibility: Open Captions\, Assistive Listening Devices\, and Wheelchair Accessible. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/spooner/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/james-spooner-black-punk-now-at-ramova-theatre/
LOCATION:Ramova Theatre\, 3520 S Halsted St\, Chicago\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222120
CREATED:20240315T152121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T152121Z
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SUMMARY:Ruha Benjamin: How Imagination Can Build a Better World at Illinois Tech - Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:A Professor of African American studies at Princeton University\, Ruha Benjamin brings a unique and interdisciplinary perspective to social justice and technology. In her latest work\, Imagination: A Manifesto\, Benjamin argues that imagination gives us the power to challenge systems of oppression\, such as hierarchies created by racism\, sexism\, and classism. She highlights educators\, artists\, and activists reflecting new ideas to challenge these worldly problems. Join the famed thinker for a conversation on how imagination can create a world where everyone can thrive. \nAccessibility: Open Captions\, Assistive Listening Devices\, and Wheelchair Accessible. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/ruha-benjamin/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/ruha-benjamin-how-imagination-can-build-a-better-world-at-illinois-tech-ed-kaplan-family-institute-for-innovation-and-tech-entrepreneurship/
LOCATION:Illinois Tech – Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship\, 3137 S Federal St\, Chicago\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222120
CREATED:20240315T152655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T152655Z
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SUMMARY:Miranda July: A Woman’s Quest for Freedom at Illinois Tech - Hermann Hall
DESCRIPTION:Renowned multi-hyphenated artist and Chicago Humanities favorite\, Miranda July has gained a cult following throughout her award-winning career as a filmmaker (Me and You and Everyone We Know\, Kajillionaire)\, author (No One Belongs Here More Than You)\, and visual artist. Her perfect comic timing\, unabashed curiosity about human intimacy\, and palpable delight in pushing boundaries shine in her latest novel\, All Fours: A Novel. Part absurd entertainment\, part tender reinvention of the sexual\, romantic\, and domestic life\, the story follows one woman’s quest for a new kind of freedom in her drive cross-country from LA to NY. One of the most inspiring creative artists of our time\, July and author Jessamine Chan comes to Chicago Humanities for an afternoon on storytelling\, creativity and finding a new life. \nAccessibility: Open Captions\, Assistive Listening Devices\, and Wheelchair Accessible. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/july/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/miranda-july-a-womans-quest-for-freedom-at-illinois-tech-hermann-hall/
LOCATION:Illinois Institute of Technology – Herrmann Hall\, 3241 S Federal St\, Chicago\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240528T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240528T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222120
CREATED:20240511T033058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T033058Z
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SUMMARY:Victor Wong Showcase at Second City
DESCRIPTION:A showcase of The Second City’s Victor Wong Fellows. The Victor Wong Fellowship is an intensive program at The Second City that mentors & trains talented Asian / Asian American identifying artists. \n  \nAccessibility: ASL Interpreted\, assistive listening devices\, and wheelchair accessbile. \nhttps://secondcityus.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FTP000000Gh932AC
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/victor-wong-showcase-at-second-city/
LOCATION:The Second City e.t.c. theater\, 230 W North Ave\, Chicago\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="The Second City":MAILTO:access@secondcity.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240718T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240718T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222120
CREATED:20240306T182335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240331T120251Z
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SUMMARY:Little Bear Ridge Road at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
DESCRIPTION:Ensemble Member Laurie Metcalf comes home to Steppenwolf to star in Little Bear Ridge Road\, a comic\, cosmic and intimate world premiere\, penned by MacArthur Fellow Samuel D. Hunter and directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello. \nIn the outer limits of rural Idaho\, the last two members of the Fernsby family tree\, an estranged aunt and nephew\, reunite to sort the mess left behind after a troubled father’s passing. They now face an uncomfortable and universal question: how do we deal with other people? And is connection more trouble than it’s worth? As their relationship begins anew\, the two reluctant Fernsby’s—separated by age and experience—​start to understand the joys and perils of letting someone else into your own story\, even if only for a moment. \nLittle Bear Ridge Road will be performed in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater. \nAccessibility: Open Captions. \nhttps://www.steppenwolf.org/tickets–events/seasons-/202324/Little-Bear-Ridge-Road/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/little-bear-ridge-road-at-steppenwolf-theatre-company/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf Theatre Company\, 1650 N. Halsted Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240722T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240722T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222120
CREATED:20240718T135859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T135859Z
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SUMMARY:Millennium Park Summer Music Series -Béla Fleck\, Edgar Meyer & Zakir Hussain with Rakesh Chaurasia
DESCRIPTION:Millennium Park Summer Music Series features a wide variety of music from established and emerging artists at the iconic Jay Pritzker Pavilion. \nBéla Fleck\nFew musicians in any category seem as uncategorizable as Béla Fleck. After initially making his mark with the progressive bluegrass group New Grass Revival\, Fleck proceeded to take his instrument\, as New York Times critic Jon Pareles noted\, “to some very unlikely places.” He formed the Flecktones\, a groundbreaking group whose repertoire ranged from fusion to Bach; the group celebrates its 46th anniversary this year. In addition\, he has played jazz with Chick Corea\, American roots with his partner\, banjoist Abigail Washburn\, written concertos for banjo and orchestra\, and created a documentary film and album\, Throw Down Your Heart\, that examined the banjo’s African roots. Along the way\, he has won 18 Grammys across 10 categories. \nZakir Hussain\nThe pre-eminent classical tabla virtuoso of our time\, Zakir Hussain is appreciated as one of the world’s most esteemed and influential musicians\, one whose mastery of his percussion instrument has taken it to a new level\, transcending cultures and national borders. A child prodigy\, accompanying India’s greatest musicians and dancers from his early years\, and touring internationally while still in his teens\, Zakir has been at the helm of many genre-defying collaborations including Shakti\, Remember Shakti\, Masters of Percussion\, Diga\, Tabla Beat Science\, CrossCurrents\, Sangam and Grammy-award winners Planet Drum and Global Drum Project. A revered composer and educator\, Zakir is the recipient of countless honors\, most recently the 2022 Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy\, the 2022 Aga Khan Music Award for Lifetime Achievement\, and in January\, 2023\, the title of Padma Vibhushan\, India’s second highest civilian award. \nEdgar Meyer\nAptly described by The New Yorker as “the most remarkable virtuoso in the relatively un-chronicled history of his instrument\,” double bassist and composer Edgar Meyer is at home in a broad spectrum of musical styles. A MacArthur Fellow and Avery Fisher Prize winner\, he is eminently at home within classical music\, both performing traditional works and also his significant catalog of original solo\, chamber\, and orchestral pieces. His 30-year relationship with Yo-Yo Ma has yielded seven recordings together\, and his upcoming projects include a duo recording with jazz bassist Christian McBride and a recording of all four of his concertos with the Knights and the Scottish Ensemble\, produced by Chis Thile. \nRakesh Chaurasia\nLike Zakir Hussain\, Rakesh Chaurasia comes from Indian classical music royalty. His uncle\, Pandit Hariprasad Chaursia\, is widely considered the greatest bansuri player in India\, and Rakesh — who started playing at age five — is deemed his most brilliant student. Not only has he mastered the techniques of Indian classical music\, he has developed additional techniques allowing him to venture into other styles of playing\, particularly with his crossover band Rakesh and Friends. A composer as well as flautist\, he has written and performed on numerous Indian movie soundtracks\, and in 2007 was awarded the Indian Music Academy Award. \nThis event includes ASL interpretation\, wheelchair accessibility\, assistive listening devices\, captioning\, open captioning\, digital programs\, and large print programs. \nhttps://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park9.html
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/millennium-park-summer-music-series-bela-fleck-edgar-meyer-zakir-hussain-with-rakesh-chaurasia/
LOCATION:Jay Pritzker Pavilion\, 201 E Randolph St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events":MAILTO:dcase@cityofchicago.org
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