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SUMMARY:A.B.L.E Twists and Turns at Museum of Contemporary Art
DESCRIPTION:The show will feature work of 42 members of the A.B.L.E. community including 24 performers with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Over a 10-week rehearsal process\, A.B.L.E.’s ensembles have collaborated to develop original monologues\, scenes\, movement pieces and songs inspired by their own lives. The plot follows a group of strangers on a train ride through vast and varied lands. As the train passes through different landscapes\, faces delays\, and weathers storms\, the passengers share stories from their own journeys about where they came from\, and where they want to go. Come on the journey with us! \nALL TICKETS ARE PAY-WHAT-YOU CAN STARTING AT $15 PER PERSON. YOU CAN PICK THE TIER THAT WORKS FOR YOU.\nSeating for the performances is general admission\, first come first served. The theatre has 296 seats. \nCan’t join us in person? That’s okay! Performances will be available to stream on-demand in 2024. \nAll proceeds will support A.B.L.E.’s performing arts programming for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities \nTRANSPORTATION\nPARKING: Ticket holders will have access to discounted parking at the MCA lot. The parking garage is located on Chicago Avenue just west of Fairbanks Court and adjacent to the museum. The garage does not provide direct access to the museum. When you exit the garage\, turn right and move west up Chicago Avenue. Our entrances face Mies Van Der Rohe Way.\nPUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: The MCA is located four blocks east of the Chicago Avenue stop on the CTA Red Line. You can also take the #3 King Drive\, #10 Museum of Science and Industry\, and #66 Chicago Avenue buses\, as well as several Michigan Avenue bus routes. For routes\, schedules\, and fares\, call Chicago Transit Authority Travel Information at 312-836-7000 or visit Chicago Transit Authority. \nACCESSIBILITY\nThis performance is sensory friendly\, and will feature a relaxed audience experience\, including available sensory support tools and a designated movement area for audience members who may need or prefer to be out of their seats.\nLive open captioning\nDual ASL interpretation \nhttps://www.ableensemble.com/events/twists-and-turns
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/a-b-l-e-twists-and-turns-at-museum-of-contemporary-art/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231206T163000
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SUMMARY:Sensory-Friendly ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Sensory-Friendly Night at ZooLights Presented by ComEd and Invesco QQQ \nWednesday\, December 6\n4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.\nAdmission is $7 (or free with promo code SensoryFriendly23)\nAll ages \nLincoln Park Zoo is offering Sensory-Friendly ZooLights\, in which guests with disabilities\, sensitivities\, autism\, dementia\, or chronic illness as well as members of the Deaf community can experience the zoo grounds\, animal buildings\, and holiday lights in a comfortable and inclusive environment. \nSensory-Friendly ZooLights is for all people who benefit from visiting the zoo without crowds and other sensitive environmental elements. Modifications include limited capacity\, static light displays\, muted attractions\, and music at low volume. \nDuring Sensory-Friendly ZooLights\, the Gift Shop and food and beverage locations will be open around Main Mall with all of ZooLights’ regular offerings. The AT&T Endangered Species Carousel and Lionel Train Adventure will operate with music and noises muted. Not all animal buildings may be open\, and as always\, animals have the option to go to their indoor or outdoor habitats. \nCLICK HERE to purchase ZooLights tickets. Use promo code SensoryFriendly23 at checkout for your complimentary tickets while supplies last. \nView the zoo’s accessibility map and accessibility page to help plan your visit. For more information on ZooLights\, visit lpzoo.org/zoolights. \nLincoln Park Zoo is certified Sensory Inclusive by KultureCity. Please download the free KultureCity app with Lincoln Park Zoo’s social narrative either on iOS or Android. \nFAQs \nWhere can I enter? \nYou can enter from: \nEast Gate\, located in the zoo parking lot at Cannon Dr.\, and Fullerton Ave. \nWest Gate\, located at Webster Ave.\, and Stockton Dr. \nFisher Bridge Gate\, located between the zoo’s parking lot and Stockton Dr.\, on the bridge over Nature Boardwalk. \nIs parking available? \nPaid parking is available at the zoo’s parking lot located at Fullerton Parkway and Cannon Drive (2300 N. Cannon Drive). The zoo is also accessible by train via the Armitage and Fullerton stations and by bus via the 22\, 36\, 151\, and 156 routes. \nWhat if it rains? \nAll Lincoln Park Zoo events take place rain or shine. Animal buildings will be open and the carousel is covered. \nWhat can’t I bring to Sensory-Friendly ZooLights? \nThere is no smoking at Lincoln Park Zoo for the health of the animals in our care. See our Code of Conduct here. \nPets are not allowed at the zoo\, but licensed service animals are welcome. \nIf you have questions\, please email access@lpzoo.org. \nhttps://www.lpzoo.org/event/zoolights/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/sensory-friendly-zoolights-at-lincoln-park-zoo/
LOCATION:LIncoln Park Zoo\, 2400 N Cannon Drive\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lincoln Park Zoo":MAILTO:access@lpzoo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T220000
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SUMMARY:The Lifespan of A Fact at TimeLine Theatre Company
DESCRIPTION:A comedic showdown between truth and fact set in the world of non-fiction publishing. \nJIM FINGAL IS AN EAGER YOUNG INTERN at a high-profile magazine hoping to impress his demanding editor-in-chief\, Emily Penrose. When assigned the job of fact-checking legendary writer John D’Agata’s essay about the city of Las Vegas\, Jim discovers a huge problem: many of the essay’s details were made up. As the publication deadline looms\, a battle between truth and fact ensues in a gripping and fast-paced comedic showdown. \nDrawing from true events surrounding real-life Jim Fingal’s fact-checking of the John D’Agata essay “What Happens There\,” The Lifespan of a Fact has been praised as “a smart and engaging exploration of the nature of truth and the role of the media in society\,” (Chicago Tribune) and “a tightly written and expertly crafted play that keeps the audience riveted from start to finish” (The New York Times). The book on which the play is based\, The Lifespan of a Fact\, received critical attention from national media including NPR\, The New York Times\, and The Los Angeles Times. It was subsequently named a “Top 10 Most Crucial Book” by the editors of Slate\, a “Best Book of the Year” by The Huffington Post\, and an Editor’s Choice by The New York Times Book Review. The stage adaptation opened on Broadway in 2018\, starring Daniel Radcliffe\, Bobby Cannavale\, and Cherry Jones. \nAccessibility: open captions \nhttps://timelinetheatre.com/events/lifespan/ \nThe Lifespan of a Fact runs November 9 – December 23\, 2023 (previews 11/1 – 11/8) at TimeLine Theatre\, 615 W. Wellington Ave.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-lifespan-of-a-fact-at-timeline-theatre-company/
LOCATION:Chicago\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T160000
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SUMMARY:Family Day | Pocket Con at Museum of Contemporary Art
DESCRIPTION:Pocket Con\, Chicago’s only comics convention for children and youth\, is coming to Family Day at the MCA! Meet creators\, attend workshops and panels\, play teen-created video games\, and try out costuming and art in a space that celebrates and welcomes diversity. \nDesigned and led by Chicago artists\, Family Day is a monthly program that allows families and youth to connect and engage with contemporary art through activities and performances for all ages. Enjoy FREE admission while taking part in workshops\, open studio sessions\, gallery tours\, performances\, and more. \nActivities are facilitated in English and Spanish with ASL interpretation provided. \nAbout Pocket Con \nPocket Con was established with the goal of promoting literacy and creativity in young people\, increasing visibility for artists and writers of color\, and facilitating networking and mentorship opportunities. It is intended to be a celebration of diversity in creativity that presents no economic barriers to anyone. Pocket Con features the works of artists and writers of color\, women\, and LGBTQ+ creators\, with a special focus on characters and creators of color. \nAccessibility: ASL interpreted \nhttps://visit.mcachicago.org/events/family-day-pocketcon/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/family-day-pocket-con-at-museum-of-contemporary-art/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art\, 220 E Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rewritten Narratives: A Comic Workshop at Access Living
DESCRIPTION:Let’s reclaim and rewrite our stories as disabled people through writing and drawing together! Too often disabled individuals have their stories told to them by medical professionals and cultural norms. It’s time to get the power back and tell our own tales! \nRewritten Narratives is a workshop for participants who self-identify as disabled and/or chronically ill\, whether the disability is apparent or non-apparent. This could mean anything from physical disabilities\, learning disabilities\, “invisible” disabilities\, and disabilities caused by mental health concerns. \nNo art making skills or experiences required! \nAttendees will receive transportation stipend (PACE vouchers). \nLocation:\nCenter for Mad Culture\n410 South Michigan Avenue\, suite 419\nChicago\, IL 60605 \nIn-person Rewritten Narratives session RSVP Link: https://tinyurl.com/rewrittennarrative \nAccess information:\nPress Here is on the 4th floor in the Fine Arts Building. It is accessible by elevator. A wheelchair accessible restroom is available. For in-person sessions\, please request ASL interpretation and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. \nAI captioning will be available for virtual workshop sessions. For virtual sessions\, contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with access requests. Please allow 2-3 weeks’ advance notice for ASL interpretation requests\, both virtual and in-person. \nAbout the facilitator:\nBrian “B” Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Brian specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. B is working with their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \nSponsor Information:\nThis project is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, an independent living center for people with disabilities\, Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). DCAL\, a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. \nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab. The contents of this project were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability\, Independent Living\, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90RTCP0005). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL)\, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/rewritten-narratives-a-comic-workshop-at-access-living-3/
LOCATION:PRESS HERE: Center for Mad Culture\, 410 South Michigan Avenue\, suite 419\, Chicago\, 60605\, United States
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SUMMARY:Teen Creative Agency | Zine Fest 2023 at MCA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for music\, free snacks\, free zines\, and more! \nThe Teen Creative Agency at the MCA is celebrating 12 years (and counting) of DIY publications by teens! This event showcases the original artwork\, activism\, and social practice of Chicago-area youth\, as captured in zine form. TCA highlights teen ideas and perspectives in the museum space. Its members gather at the MCA from all over the Chicagoland area to collaboratively create public responses to relevant contemporary issues. In doing so\, they build relationships alongside other cultural institutions\, organizations\, and professionals in Chicago’s vibrant art scene. \nWe are excited to have partnered with the Newberry Library in developing this year’s zines\, which focus on the history and evolution of traditional Mexican foods including: \nCorn\nWatermelon\nMole\nThis event is curated and produced by members of the Teen Creative Agency—a group of young people ages 15 to 19 from all over the Chicagoland area who meet weekly at the museum to view and engage with contemporary artists and their work\, guided by Lead Artists Olive Stefanski and Miguel Limon. TCA is assisted by Ahmad Bracey\, Manager of School\, Youth\, and Communities. \nThe Teen Creative Agency thanks all the visiting artists and organizations who have helped us realize Zine Fest 2023: \nThe Newberry Research Library\nSAIC Service Bureau- Jennifer Keats\nHoofprint Press\nZine Mercado- Oscar Arriola\nAlberto Aguilar\nNormal Studios – Lucas Reif and Renata Graw \nASL interpretation is provided for the opening and closing remarks. \nhttps://visit.mcachicago.org/events/tca-zine-fest-2023/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/teen-creative-agency-zine-fest-2023-at-mca/2023-12-16/1/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art\, 220 E Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States
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SUMMARY:Teen Creative Agency | Zine Fest 2023 at MCA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for music\, free snacks\, free zines\, and more! \nThe Teen Creative Agency at the MCA is celebrating 12 years (and counting) of DIY publications by teens! This event showcases the original artwork\, activism\, and social practice of Chicago-area youth\, as captured in zine form. TCA highlights teen ideas and perspectives in the museum space. Its members gather at the MCA from all over the Chicagoland area to collaboratively create public responses to relevant contemporary issues. In doing so\, they build relationships alongside other cultural institutions\, organizations\, and professionals in Chicago’s vibrant art scene. \nWe are excited to have partnered with the Newberry Library in developing this year’s zines\, which focus on the history and evolution of traditional Mexican foods including: \nCorn\nWatermelon\nMole\nThis event is curated and produced by members of the Teen Creative Agency—a group of young people ages 15 to 19 from all over the Chicagoland area who meet weekly at the museum to view and engage with contemporary artists and their work\, guided by Lead Artists Olive Stefanski and Miguel Limon. TCA is assisted by Ahmad Bracey\, Manager of School\, Youth\, and Communities. \nThe Teen Creative Agency thanks all the visiting artists and organizations who have helped us realize Zine Fest 2023: \nThe Newberry Research Library\nSAIC Service Bureau- Jennifer Keats\nHoofprint Press\nZine Mercado- Oscar Arriola\nAlberto Aguilar\nNormal Studios – Lucas Reif and Renata Graw \nASL interpretation is provided for the opening and closing remarks. \nhttps://visit.mcachicago.org/events/tca-zine-fest-2023/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/teen-creative-agency-zine-fest-2023-at-mca/2023-12-16/2/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art\, 220 E Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins: Audio Description with Strawdog Theatre Company
DESCRIPTION:Strawdog Theatre Company in partnership with Chicago Loop Synagogue presents Hershel & The Hanukkah Goblins. In this musical adaptation of Eric Kimmel’s Caldecott Honor-winning book\, a traveling troupe of actors comes to town to find no one celebrating Hanukkah. To save the holiday\, they must tell the tale of Hershel of Ostropol & his quest to outwit the goblins who haunt the old synagogue! \nAudio Description will be available for this performance in-person and via the live stream. Audience members must RSVP for in-person audio description by emailing accessibility@strawdog.org. There will be an in-person Touch Tour at 10:15am. Those tuning into the live stream will be able to watch a pre-show Audio Description. \nAccessibility: Audio Description\, Touch Tour\, Sensory Friendly \nhttps://www.strawdog.org/hershel \n 
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/hershel-and-the-hanukkah-goblins-audio-description-with-strawdog-theatre-company/
LOCATION:Chicago Loop Synagogue\, 16 S Clark St\, Chicago\, 60603\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Strawdog":MAILTO:accessibility@strawdog.org
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