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SUMMARY:Misery at American Blues Theater
DESCRIPTION:MISERY\nby William Goldman\nbased on the novel by Stephen King\ndirected by Artistic Affiliate Halena Kays\nThursday October 3rd\nTouch Tour @6:30\nAudio Described performance @7:30pm\nUse code word ACCESS for $25 tickets.\nAmerican Blues Theater\n5627 N. Lincoln Ave\, Chicago 60659\nBox Office: (773) 654-3103\nRuns 90 minutes with no intermission\nhttps://americanbluestheater.com/misery/\nCAST: Steve Key* (Paul)\, Cisco Lopez* (Buster)\, & Wandachristine* (Annie).
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/misery-at-american-blues-theater/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T203000
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SUMMARY:Kelsey Street Press 50th Anniversary at The Poetry Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Kelsey Street Press\, a small press with an explosive history of publishing radical queer and trans BIPOC and women authors\, celebrates its 50th anniversary. Publishing experimental feminist poetics since 1974\, Kelsey Street Press has been pivotal in addressing gender disparity in publishing. Their formidable lineage includes Etel Adnan\, Mei-mei Berssenbrugge\, Renee Gladman\, Fanny Howe\, Erica Hunt\, Bhanu Kapil\, Myung Mi Kim\, Camille Roy\, and Cecilia Viçuna. \nFour poets with recent or forthcoming publications from Kelsey Street Press will read at this event. Kiran Bath is the author of Instructions for Banno (2024)\, a debut collection which moves through ritual\, ruptured diary\, field notes\, and family genealogy to grapple with the inherited trauma of becoming a South Asian bride (banno). Jennifer (JP) Perrine is the winner of Kelsey Street Press’s 2023 QTBIPOC Prize for Beautiful Outlaw (forthcoming in 2025). Rena Rosenwasser\, a co-founder of the press\, has four poetry collections published by the press across four decades: Elevators (2011)\, Isle (1992)\, Simulacra (1986)\, and Desert Flats (1979). Metta Sáma is the author of Swing at your own risk (2019)\, a formally inventive and incisive critique of anti-blackness in the US empire. \nReading 6-7:15 PM \nReception with open bar 7:15-8:30 PM \nMurmurs from the poet:\nAmerica\,\nthis land is my land this land is her land\nfrom the Mexican border to the New England\nshoreland this land is Not your land this body is\nNot your body this tongue is Not your tongue this\nlanguage will cut you will peel back the\nflesh\n— Metta Sáma\, from Swing at your own risk \nThe Interior is the City within the\nSelf\n— Rena Rosenwasser\, from Elevator \nOmissions in language are intentional. We do not speak of = We do not recognize = It’s not possible. A negation. A mirror that shows you as\ninvisible.\n— Kiran Bath\, from Instructions for Banno \nany answer I give is a half-answer\nany answer arrives through the mouth of an\namerican\n— Jennifer Perrine\, from Beautiful Outlaw \nThis program is part of the Poetry Foundation’s fall 2024 season\, Murmuring Americas. All Poetry Foundation events are completely free of charge and open to the public\, though advanced registration is encouraged. The performance space is ADA-compliant and wheelchair-accessible\, and the program will feature CART captioning and ASL interpretation. For more information about accessibility at the Poetry Foundation\, please visit our Accessibility Guide. \nhttps://www.poetryfoundation.org/events/1597497/kelsey-street-press-50th-anniversary
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/kelsey-street-press-50th-anniversary-at-the-poetry-foundation/
LOCATION:Poetry Foundation\, 61 W Superior St\, Chicago\, 60654\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Poetry Foundation":MAILTO:events@poetryfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T190000
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SUMMARY:Kate McKinnon: Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science at Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a thrilling evening with two-time Emmy Award-winning comedian Kate McKinnon as she unveils her debut novel and a new series for quirky tweens and young adult readers aged 8-12\, The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science. The former SNL cast member\, no stranger to creating wonderfully wild characters\, digs into her creative process and how her childhood love of adventure and the natural world inspired this years-in-the-making imaginative literary expression. Don’t miss this uproarious opportunity to witness Kate’s hilarious intersection of maniacal genius and proper etiquette! \nThis event will have open captions and ALDs onsite. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/kate-mckinnon/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/kate-mckinnon-etiquette-for-young-ladies-of-mad-science-at-athenaeum-center-for-thought-culture/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture\, 2936 N Southport Ave\, Chicago\, 60657\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240929T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240929T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011445
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SUMMARY:Fidelio at Lyric Opera of Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Leonore\, who disguises herself as a young man in order to work in the prison\, hoping to rescue her husband. \nAccessibility: SoundShirt\, audio description\, and touch tour. \nTouch tour starting at 12:00pm before the performance at 2:00pm \nhttps://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2024-25/fidelio/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/fidelio-at-lyric-opera-of-chicago/
LOCATION:Lyric Opera of Chicago\, 20 N Wacker Drive\, Chicago\, 60606\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240929T153000
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SUMMARY:Chicago Performs | cat mahari\, blk ark: the impossible manifestation
DESCRIPTION:cat mahari’s blk ark: the impossible manifestation is an interactive performance and installation\, with live\, semi-improvisational sound\, hip-hop and house dance\, and film. By exploring improvisational and Black cultural strategies of play\, learned from joanin’ and the soul clap\, mahari presents modes of survival and liberation\, revealing questions about what it will take to find freedom and map the road ahead for our collective futures. \nWhile the audience is encouraged to interact with the installation before or after attending the performance\, the installation and performances may be experienced individually\, offering two modes of engaging the ideas central to the project. \nAccessibility: English CART captioning is available for the performance on Sunday\, September 29\, and wheelchair accessible. \nhttps://visit.mcachicago.org/events/cat-mahari-blk-ark-the-impossible-manifestation/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/chicago-performs-cat-mahari-blk-ark-the-impossible-manifestation/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art\, 220 E Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011445
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SUMMARY:Chicago Performs | Lykanthea\, Some Viscera at Edlis Neeson Theater
DESCRIPTION:Lykanthea is a multidisciplinary collective led by artist Lakshmi Ramgopal\, whose performances and installations use pop idioms to experiment with traditional South Asian art forms. Her latest work\, Some Viscera\, is a collection of song and movement accompanied by immersive stage design that explores childhood\, kinship\, and memory in the contemporary Indian-American diaspora. The project features a multidisciplinary core ensemble starring Asha Rowland\, Erica Miller\, Johanna Brock\, and Ben Zucker. Together\, they integrate elements of Carnatic music\, Bharatanatyam dance\, Sanskrit and Tamil poetry\, Baroque chamber music\, and free improvisation to perform rich\, intimate dance theater. \nThe premiere of Some Viscera occurs within the frame of the arangetram\, a Tamil word meaning “ascending the stage.” It describes the arduous\, long-form\, solo performance through which students of classical Indian dance and music debut as mature artists—a celebrated but fraught rite of passage. The arangetram of Some Viscera consists of four principal movements. Each invokes avian and floral motifs from sources that include ancient classical dance and music\, medieval Sanskrit poetry\, the literary culture of India’s independence movement\, and Indian films of the late 1990s. By creating this fanciful world\, the movements reflect on cultural knowledge and breakdown. \nLykanthea presented an early iteration of Some Viscera in 2019 as a part of the MCA’s In Progress series. \nMasks must be worn during the performance per the artist’s request. \nEnglish CART captioning is available for the performance on Friday\, September 27. \nLive plants\, including roses and marigolds\, are present during the performance. If you are concerned about allergies\, please call the MCA Box Office for more information. \nAccessibility includes CART captioning (Sept 27th performance only)\, wheelchair accessibility. \nhttps://visit.mcachicago.org/events/lykanthea-some-viscera/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/chicago-performs-lykanthea-some-viscera-at-edlis-neeson-theater/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art\, 220 E Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T164500
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SUMMARY:Rigoletto at Lyric Opera of Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Rigoletto\, tragically obsessed with avenging his daughter Gilda’s dishonor. The score’s highlights are unforgettable\, from Rigoletto’s hair-raising denunciation of the Duke of Mantua’s courtiers\, “Cortigiani\,” to the immoral\, philandering Duke’s “La donna è mobile\,” to Gilda’s ecstatic “Caro nome.” \nAudio Description & Sound Shirts are available at the performance – more information at lyricopera.org. \nTouch tour will begin at 12:00pm before the event at 2:00pm. \nhttps://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2024-25/rigoletto/ \n 
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/rigoletto-at-lyric-opera-of-chicago/
LOCATION:Lyric Opera of Chicago\, 20 N Wacker Drive\, Chicago\, 60606\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011445
CREATED:20240818T010839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T171321Z
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SUMMARY:The Infinite Wrench at Free Street Theater Pulaski Park
DESCRIPTION:The Neo-Futurists present an ADA-Accessible and ASL-interpreted performance of The Infinite Wrench in partnership with Free Street Theater at Pulaski Park. \nAt THE INFINITE WRENCH you’ll see thirty original plays in sixty minutes\, written and performed by The Neo-Futurist Ensemble.Each play offers something different\, be it funny\, profound\, elegant\, disgusting\, topical\, irreverent\, terrifying\, or a song; all are truthful and tackle the here-and-now\, inspired by the lived experiences of the performers. With new plays every week\, THE INFINITE WRENCH is The Neo-Futurists’ ongoing and ever-changing attempt to shift the conventions of live performance and speak to those unreached or unmoved by traditional theater. \nThe Infinite Wrench will be preceded by a performance from the Free Street Youth Ensemble. Free Street will present a short excerpt from one of their recent works. Since 1969\, Free Street Theater has been at the forefront of creating inclusive & accessible theatre in Chicago. Free Street is a femme-led arts and culture organization that centers original performance work by Black\, Brown\, and Immigrant communities; queer artists; youth artists; and work that is committed to the thriving and well-being of people on the South and West Sides of the city. We believe in the theater as a space to uplift joy and justice\, especially racial\, economic\, and environmental justice in Chicago. \nTickets to this performance are pay-what-you-can. Please reserve them in advance. Masks are required. \nAccessibility: ASL Interpreter \nhttps://neofuturists.org/events/ada-accessible-show-with-free-street-theater/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-infinite-wrench-at-free-street-theater-pulaski-park/
LOCATION:Pulaski Park\, 1419 W Blackhawk Street\, Chicago\, 60642\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Neo-Futurists":MAILTO:admin@neofuturists.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011445
CREATED:20240821T212312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T212328Z
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SUMMARY:Abra Berens and Greta Johnsen: From Seed to Market to Plate at Chop Shop
DESCRIPTION:Join Abra Berens in conversation with Greta Johnsen for delicious insights into innovative recipes with simple and sustainable ingredients. With a background in Midwestern farming\, the celebrated author and chef shares her farm-to-table approach with tips for the climate and your own kitchen. Walk away with a packet of seasonal recipes and inspiration to start conversations around your own table! \nThis event will have ALDs onsite at the Box Office. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/abra-berens-x-greta-johnsen/ \n 
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/abra-berens-and-greta-johnsen-from-seed-to-market-to-plate-at-chop-shop/
LOCATION:Chop Shop\, 2033 W North Ave\, Chicago\, 60647\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011445
CREATED:20240903T144918Z
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SUMMARY:The Curator Presents at the Neo-Futurist Theatre
DESCRIPTION:The Curator Presents\, a solo show by Madeline Esterhammer-Fic\, is a one-woman play that explores the feelings of isolation\, fear\, and hope experienced during the height of COVID. Madeline will be playing the Curator\, a character who works at the fictional World COVID Museum of Chicago. By providing a platform for discussion and incorporating humor into the narrative\, the play seeks to offer a space for healing and reflection on the challenges faced during the pandemic. \nAccessibility includes ASL Interpretation. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-curator-presents-tickets-984271441377?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-curator-presents-at-the-neo-futurist-theatre/
LOCATION:The Neo-Futurist Theater\, 5153 N Ashland Ave.\, Chicago\, 60640\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T200000
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CREATED:20240802T163035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T163051Z
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SUMMARY:Going Places: Chicago Short Films at Chicago Cultural Center
DESCRIPTION:Summer Screenings is Cinema/Chicago’s annual free film series that casts a spotlight on a different country’s national cinema each week all summer. \nThese shorts\, all featured at past Festivals\, display the brilliance and variety of our city’s incredible filmmakers. They explore a friendship in crisis (A Real One)\, the sisterhood bonds (Video Funeral)\, the inherent comedy of an overprotective mother (Grizzlies)\, a meditative cab ride (Saya)\, the meaning of success (Winning in America) and a supernatural animation (Step Into the River). \nDIRECTED BY McKenzie Chinn\, Linh Tran\, Fawzia Mirza\, Anam Abbas\, Alex Heller\, Weijia Ma\, and Amrita Singh \nAccessibility includes open captions and wheelchair accessibility. \nwww.chicagofilmfestival.com/film/going-places/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/going-places-chicago-short-films/
LOCATION:Chicago Cultural Center\, 78 E. Washington St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60602\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago International Film Festival":MAILTO:access@chicagofilmfestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240908T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240908T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011445
CREATED:20240818T010348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240818T010348Z
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SUMMARY:Stabbed in the Heart Audio Descriptive Performance + Touch Tour at The Factory Theater
DESCRIPTION:Halloween meets Spring Awakening in this original horror rock musical. Lia feels out of place when her college roommate\, Trish\, makes her tag along for a cabin weekend with her old high school friends. Their fun-filled weekend becomes blood-soaked when a menacing killer starts slaughtering teens left and right. Navigating through young love\, toxic relationships\, and the connections that last a lifetime\, Lia must face a gaslighting killer and her own anxiety while trying to save her new friends. \nThis Performance includes a Touch Tour and Audio Description upon request. \nhttps://thefactorytheater1.thundertix.com/orders/new?performance_id=3079596
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/stabbed-in-the-heart-audio-descriptive-performance-touch-tour-at-the-factory-theater/
LOCATION:The Factory Theater\, 1623 West Howard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Factory Theater":MAILTO:boxoffice@thefactorytheater.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240903T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011445
CREATED:20240818T005635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T154150Z
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SUMMARY:Jesmyn Ward: Let Us Descend at Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture
DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed author Jesmyn Ward is a MacArthur Genius Grant winner and the first woman and Black American to win the National Book Award for Fiction twice. Join moderator Natalie Moore for an evening with this literary powerhouse as she dives into her latest novel\, Let Us Descend. Set in the antebellum South during the early 1800s\, the story describes a haunting journey of a young slave girl from the rice fields of the Carolinas to the slave markets of New Orleans. Landing on Oprah’s Book Club and several best book of 2023 lists\, Ward’s lyrical prose and unflinching narrative confront the brutal realities of enslavement. Join a rigorous discussion on Ward’s contribution to the African American literary canon. \nAccessibility: Assistive Listening Devices\, Open Captions\, Audio Description \nhttps://chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/jesmyn-ward/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/jesmyn-ward-let-us-descend-at-athenaeum-center-for-thought-and-culture/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture\, 2936 N Southport Ave\, Chicago\, 60657\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240831T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240831T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011445
CREATED:20240818T005333Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Narratives: Artists Navigating South Asian Identities at South Asia Institute
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an extraordinary fusion of art and narrative in a unique storytelling event\, on Saturday\, August 31 (2-4 pm) at South Asia Institute. \nEight dynamic South Asian American artists from the highly acclaimed group exhibition\, Are Shadow Bodies Electric?\, a section of the groundbreaking exhibition\, What is Seen and Unseen: Mapping South Asian American Art in Chicago series\, will candidly share details of their personal artistic journeys. \nThis is a unique opportunity to hear them recount their experiences of creating art while navigating the complexities of their intersectional identities\, and to celebrate the achievements of the diverse group who have contributed to shaping the South Asian American art landscape in Chicago. The program will be led by Jitesh Jaggi\, a Chicago based Moth award-winning storyteller. \nFeatured artists:\nTara Asgar\, Sabba S. Elahi\, Brendan Fernandes\, Amay Kataria\, Shaurya Kumar\, Tulika Ladsariya\, Udita Upadhyaya\, and Kunal Sen \nThis event and the exhibition ” What is Seen and Unseen” is part of Art Design Chicago\, a citywide collaboration initiated by the Terra Foundation for American Art that highlights the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/chicago-narratives-artists-navigating-south-asian-identities-at-south-asia-institute/
LOCATION:South Asia Institute\, 1925 S Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, 60616\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="South Asia Institute":MAILTO:info@saichicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240826T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240826T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011445
CREATED:20240722T051853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T051853Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry @ The Green
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal are proud to reintroduce this free\, weekly reading and open mic series co-curated by CPC’s Poets in Residence Tarnynon Onumonu and Timothy David Rey.\nJoin us on certain Monday nights in July at 6pm. in this beautiful setting to hear outstanding featured poets perform their work in this partnership between Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal. After every poetry performance\, there will be an open mic for any individual that would like to share poetry of their own! \nhttps://www.poetrycenter.org/poetry-the-green-at-320-summer-2024/ \n 
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/poetry-the-green/2024-08-26/
LOCATION:The Green @ 320\, The Green at 320 S. Canal\, Chicago\, 60606\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Chicago Poetry Center":MAILTO:info@poetrycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011445
CREATED:20240722T051853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T051853Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry @ The Green
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal are proud to reintroduce this free\, weekly reading and open mic series co-curated by CPC’s Poets in Residence Tarnynon Onumonu and Timothy David Rey.\nJoin us on certain Monday nights in July at 6pm. in this beautiful setting to hear outstanding featured poets perform their work in this partnership between Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal. After every poetry performance\, there will be an open mic for any individual that would like to share poetry of their own! \nhttps://www.poetrycenter.org/poetry-the-green-at-320-summer-2024/ \n 
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/poetry-the-green/2024-08-19/
LOCATION:The Green @ 320\, The Green at 320 S. Canal\, Chicago\, 60606\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Chicago Poetry Center":MAILTO:info@poetrycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011445
CREATED:20240718T135646Z
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SUMMARY:Millennium Park Film Series: Wonka at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, DCASE is pleased to present the Millennium Park Summer Film Series\, presented by Pluto TV\, on Tuesdays from July 16 through August 20. Films start at 6:30pm (with the exception of the double feature starting at 6pm). All films are open caption. Gates open at 5pm. \nGuests may take a seat at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion or lounge on the Great Lawn as crowd-pleasing movies are presented on the state-of- the-art\, 40-foot LED screen. Address for Paratransit is 201 E. Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL 60601. For more information about accessibility at Millennium Park visit https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park1.html. \nIn partnership with the Chicago Alliance of Film Festivals (CAFF)\, each screening will also showcase one of the many independent film festivals that are a part of Chicago’s vibrant film community. \nAugust 13 – Wonka\n(116 minutes\, PG) \nHighlighting the 40th anniversary of Chicago International Children’s Film Festival \nStarring Timothée Chalamet\, this 2023 musical fantasy film tells the origin story of Willy Wonka\, a character in the 1964 novel “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by Roald Dahl\, depicting his early days as an innovative chocolatier. \nThis event includes wheelchair accessibility\, assistive listening devices\, accessible seating\, open captioning\, and large print programs. \nhttps://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park7.html
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/millennium-park-film-series-wonka-at-jay-pritzker-pavilion/
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240812T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240812T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011445
CREATED:20240722T051853Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry @ The Green
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal are proud to reintroduce this free\, weekly reading and open mic series co-curated by CPC’s Poets in Residence Tarnynon Onumonu and Timothy David Rey.\nJoin us on certain Monday nights in July at 6pm. in this beautiful setting to hear outstanding featured poets perform their work in this partnership between Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal. After every poetry performance\, there will be an open mic for any individual that would like to share poetry of their own! \nhttps://www.poetrycenter.org/poetry-the-green-at-320-summer-2024/ \n 
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/poetry-the-green/2024-08-12/
LOCATION:The Green @ 320\, The Green at 320 S. Canal\, Chicago\, 60606\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Chicago Poetry Center":MAILTO:info@poetrycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240811T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011445
CREATED:20240718T135040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T135104Z
UID:10014047-1723285800-1723388400@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Chicago Air and Water Show at North Avenue Beach
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Air and Water Show presented by the City of Chicago is the largest FREE show of its kind in the United States. The show can be viewed along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street\, with North Avenue Beach as the focal point. \nThis event includes audio description and wheelchair accessibility. \nhttps://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_air_and_watershow.html
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/chicago-air-and-water-show/
LOCATION:North Avenue Beach\, 1600 North Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events":MAILTO:dcase@cityofchicago.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011445
CREATED:20240718T140018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T140018Z
UID:10014053-1723138200-1723150800@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Millennium Park Summer Music Series - Corinne Bailey Rae and Terrace Martin with James Fauntleroy
DESCRIPTION:Millennium Park Summer Music Series features a wide variety of music from established and emerging artists at the iconic Jay Pritzker Pavilion. \nCorinne Bailey Rae\nEnglish singer/songwriter/musician Corinne Bailey Rae shot to stardom with her self- titled #1 U.K. debut album in 2006\, featuring the global hits “Put Your Records On” and “Like A Star.” Over the course of her career she has released four critically acclaimed studio albums—Corinne Bailey Rae\, The Sea\, The Heart Speaks in Whispers\, and Black Rainbows—and earned two Grammy Awards\, two MOBOS\, and has been nominated for multiple awards including the BRIT Awards\, Mercury Music Prize and BET Awards. Her work for film and television includes the theme to Stan Lee’s Lucky Man (SKY1)\, “The Scientist” for Universal Pictures’ Fifty Shades Darker opening title and soundtrack which charted globally\, and in 2020 her song “New to Me” was performed in the film The High Note by Tracee Ellis Ross. Bailey Rae has collaborated with a wide range of artists including Mary J. Blige\, Al Green\, Herbie Hancock\, KING\, Paul McCartney\, Kele Okereke\, Eric Benet\, Preservation Hall Jazz Band\, Questlove\, Salaam Rami\, RZA\, Tyler The Creator\, Paul Weller\, Richard Hawley\, Stevie Wonder\, Tracey Thorn\, Pharrell\, Logic\, Mick Jenkins and many more. \nTerrace Martin\nA five-time GRAMMY-nominated artist\, producer and multi-instrumentalist from LA’s Crenshaw District\, Terrace Martin is renowned as one of the world’s leading jazz musicians AND hip-hop producers. This singular standing is captured on his countless influential collaborations including Kendrick Lamar (good kid\, M.A.A.D. city & To Pimp a Butterfly)\, Stevie Wonder\, Travis Scott\, Rihanna\, Snoop Dogg\, Herbie Hancock\, and Leon Bridges’ “Sweeter” (performed at the DNC). From his own acclaimed releases like the protest anthem “PIG FEET”\, and his GRAMMY-nominated\, star studded album\, DRONES (featuring Kendrick\, YG\, Leon Bridges\, Cordae\, and more) to the GRAMMY-nominated Dinner Party (The musical supergroup of Terrace Martin\, Robert Glasper\, Kamasi Washington and 9th Wonder)\, and his most recent single “Chucks (feat. Channel Tres)”. Among the most versatile creatives in a generation\, Terrace’s path is leading him in parallel with the greats like Quincy Jones or Dr. Dre\, while also launching his vibrant\, progressive\, genre-crossing record label record label Sounds of Crenshaw. \nThis event includes ASL interpretation\, wheelchair accessibility\, assistive listening devices\, audio description\, 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-corinne-bailey-rae-and-terrace-martin-with-james-fauntleroy/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240805T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240805T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011445
CREATED:20240722T051853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T051853Z
UID:10013787-1722880800-1722884400@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Poetry @ The Green
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal are proud to reintroduce this free\, weekly reading and open mic series co-curated by CPC’s Poets in Residence Tarnynon Onumonu and Timothy David Rey.\nJoin us on certain Monday nights in July at 6pm. in this beautiful setting to hear outstanding featured poets perform their work in this partnership between Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal. After every poetry performance\, there will be an open mic for any individual that would like to share poetry of their own! \nhttps://www.poetrycenter.org/poetry-the-green-at-320-summer-2024/ \n 
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/poetry-the-green/2024-08-05/
LOCATION:The Green @ 320\, The Green at 320 S. Canal\, Chicago\, 60606\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Chicago Poetry Center":MAILTO:info@poetrycenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011445
CREATED:20240701T140851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T140851Z
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SUMMARY:Andrea Carlson at MCA
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebration of Chicago Works | Andrea Carlson: Shimmer on Horizons with a conversation between the artist and Curatorial Associate Iris Colburn\, who organized the exhibition. \nEnglish CART captioning and American Sign Language (ASL) are available. \nhttps://visit.mcachicago.org/events/talk-andrea-carlson/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/andrea-carlson-at-mca/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art\, 220 E Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011445
CREATED:20240802T162823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T162841Z
UID:10014059-1722686400-1722700800@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Synapse Arts Birthday Bash at Berger Park Cultural Center
DESCRIPTION:Synapse Arts turns 20! The Birthday Bash is a celebration of Synapse Arts in a welcoming\, festival-type environment.\nAll attendees will get a cupcake and have access to our open events: performances\, dance films screenings\, games.\nBut when you donate at the level of your choice\, you can add some additional flair to your Birthday Bash experience\, including a Interactive Museum tour\, pre-registration for dance classes\, and more! \nPlease see accessibility features available at the event:\n– Sensory considerations\n– ASL events\n– Front desk people trained on welcoming service animals\n– Spaces accessible for wheelchair users and people with mobility assistance devices\n– Rest area (with Maggie Bridger\, a sick and disabled dance artist\, scholar\, and access worker interested in re-imagining pain through the dancemaking process)\n– All gender restrooms\n– Masks available and encouraged but unable to require due to park\nFor additional assistance\, questions\, or to request specific accommodations\, please contact info@synapsearts.com or text 947-2CREATE (947-227-3283). \nOrientation video with captions: https://vimeo.com/984444567\nBirthday Bash – Access and Location Information\, also known as “wayfinding”: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qaBNxVdcxQ6lv4MqhQGTsBgXLvW4ASyXqLqgrGm-HJY/ \n  \nAccessibility includes sensory considerations\, ASL events\, wheelchair accessible\, rest area\, all gender restrooms\, and sighted guide. \nhttps://synapsearts.com/on-the-calendar
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/synapse-arts-birthday-bash/
LOCATION:Berger Park Cultural Center\, 6205 N Sheridan Rd\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Synapse Arts":MAILTO:rachel@synapsearts.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240730T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240730T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011445
CREATED:20240626T192157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T192157Z
UID:10014044-1722360600-1722369600@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Tuesdays on the Terrace | Rudy de Anda at MCA
DESCRIPTION:Summer Tuesdays come alive on the MCA terrace with free concerts highlighting artists from Chicago’s internationally renowned music community. Enjoy live music while relaxing on the lawn with your own picnic\, or savor snacks and drinks available for purchase. Then head inside to catch the MCA’s summer exhibitions—we’re open late on Tuesdays and free for Illinois residents. \nThis Tuesday enjoy the soulful sounds of Rudy de Anda\, whose romantic bilingual songs are the perfect company for a summer night. \nhttps://visit.mcachicago.org/events/tuesdays-on-the-terrace-rudy-de-anda/ \nThis event is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/tuesdays-on-the-terrace-rudy-de-anda-at-mca/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art\, 220 E Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Contemporary Art":MAILTO:info@mcachicago.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240730T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240730T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011445
CREATED:20240718T135546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T135546Z
UID:10014050-1722358800-1722371400@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Millennium Park Film Series: Barbie at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, DCASE is pleased to present the Millennium Park Summer Film Series\, presented by Pluto TV\, on Tuesdays from July 16 through August 20. Films start at 6:30pm (with the exception of the double feature starting at 6pm). All films are open caption. Gates open at 5pm. \nGuests may take a seat at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion or lounge on the Great Lawn as crowd-pleasing movies are presented on the state-of- the-art\, 40-foot LED screen. Address for Paratransit is 201 E. Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL 60601. For more information about accessibility at Millennium Park visit https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park1.html. \nIn partnership with the Chicago Alliance of Film Festivals (CAFF)\, each screening will also showcase one of the many independent film festivals that are a part of Chicago’s vibrant film community. \nJuly 30 – Barbie\n(114 minutes\, PG-13) \nHighlighting the one-year anniversary the launch of Chicago Alliance of Film Festivals \nNominated for eight Academy Awards\, Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However\, when they get a chance to go to the real world\, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans. \nThis event includes wheelchair accessibility\, assistive listening devices\, accessible seating\, open captioning\, and large print programs. \nhttps://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park7.html
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/millennium-park-film-series-barbie-at-jay-pritzker-pavilion/
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, 201 E. Randolph St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events":MAILTO:dcase@cityofchicago.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240729T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011445
CREATED:20240722T051853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T051853Z
UID:10013786-1722276000-1722279600@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Poetry @ The Green
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal are proud to reintroduce this free\, weekly reading and open mic series co-curated by CPC’s Poets in Residence Tarnynon Onumonu and Timothy David Rey.\nJoin us on certain Monday nights in July at 6pm. in this beautiful setting to hear outstanding featured poets perform their work in this partnership between Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal. After every poetry performance\, there will be an open mic for any individual that would like to share poetry of their own! \nhttps://www.poetrycenter.org/poetry-the-green-at-320-summer-2024/ \n 
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/poetry-the-green/2024-07-29/
LOCATION:The Green @ 320\, The Green at 320 S. Canal\, Chicago\, 60606\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Chicago Poetry Center":MAILTO:info@poetrycenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240723T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240723T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011445
CREATED:20240718T135424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T135444Z
UID:10014049-1721754000-1721766600@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Millennium Park Film Series: Coco at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, DCASE is pleased to present the Millennium Park Summer Film Series\, presented by Pluto TV\, on Tuesdays from July 16 through August 20. Films start at 6:30pm (with the exception of the double feature starting at 6pm). All films are open caption. Gates open at 5pm. \nGuests may take a seat at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion or lounge on the Great Lawn as crowd-pleasing movies are presented on the state-of- the-art\, 40-foot LED screen. Address for Paratransit is 201 E. Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL 60601. For more information about accessibility at Millennium Park visit https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park1.html. \nIn partnership with the Chicago Alliance of Film Festivals (CAFF)\, each screening will also showcase one of the many independent film festivals that are a part of Chicago’s vibrant film community. \nJuly 23 – Coco\n(105 minutes\, PG) (Played in English audio with Spanish subtitles) \nHighlighting the 40th anniversary of Chicago Latino Film Festival \nFrom Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures\, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol\, Ernesto de la Cruz\, despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music. Desperate to prove his talent\, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead. Along the way\, he meets charming trickster Hector\, and together\, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history. \nThis event includes wheelchair accessibility\, assistive listening devices\, accessible seating\, open captioning\, Spanish captioning\, and large print programs. \nhttps://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park7.html
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/millennium-park-film-series-coco/
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, 201 E. Randolph St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events":MAILTO:dcase@cityofchicago.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240722T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011445
CREATED:20240722T051853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T051853Z
UID:10013785-1721671200-1721674800@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Poetry @ The Green
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal are proud to reintroduce this free\, weekly reading and open mic series co-curated by CPC’s Poets in Residence Tarnynon Onumonu and Timothy David Rey.\nJoin us on certain Monday nights in July at 6pm. in this beautiful setting to hear outstanding featured poets perform their work in this partnership between Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal. After every poetry performance\, there will be an open mic for any individual that would like to share poetry of their own! \nhttps://www.poetrycenter.org/poetry-the-green-at-320-summer-2024/ \n 
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/poetry-the-green/2024-07-22/
LOCATION:The Green @ 320\, The Green at 320 S. Canal\, Chicago\, 60606\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Chicago Poetry Center":MAILTO:info@poetrycenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240722T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240722T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011445
CREATED:20240718T135859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T135859Z
UID:10014052-1721669400-1721682000@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011445
CREATED:20240701T140748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T140748Z
UID:10014045-1721570400-1721575800@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:An Oral History of Alice Coltrane at MCA
DESCRIPTION:Vocalist Michelle Coltrane\, daughter of Alice Coltrane\, and harpist Brandee Younger come together for An Oral History of Alice Coltrane. Part conversation\, part performance\, the event features oral histories and biographical stories of Alice Coltrane interwoven with performances and demonstrations from Brandee Younger\, bringing the stories to life. \nThrough creative works and masterful performances\, Alice Coltrane’s pioneering practice has changed the music world. She grew up playing music in her Baptist church\, and by the 1950s established herself as a proficient bebop pianist in the Detroit scene. She met John Coltrane in 1963 and was his primary musical collaborator until his death in 1967. Prolific in her creation\, Alice’s innovative style incorporated both gospel and jazz\, leading to iconic works like Journey in Satchidananda (one of Rolling Stone’s 500 greatest albums). Once a profound musician\, beloved spiritual leader\, and pragmatic businesswoman\, Alice Coltrane is now remembered as deeply giving human\, known for her emphasis on charity work\, education\, and spiritual guidance. \nMCA Music Talks pair powerhouse musicians with artists\, activists\, writers\, and thinkers to take on big ideas in art and culture. These intimate evenings of performance and conversation reveal art world anecdotes\, shared ideas\, and creative inspirations. \nThis program is organized by Laura Paige Kyber\, Assistant Curator of Performance\, in partnership with The John & Alice Coltrane Home. \nEnglish CART Captioning and ASL are provided. \nhttps://visit.mcachicago.org/events/music-talk-an-oral-history-of-alice-coltrane/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/an-oral-history-of-alice-coltrane-at-mca/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art\, 220 E Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Contemporary Art":MAILTO:info@mcachicago.org
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