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Special Events
Chicago History Museum special events educate, inspire, and surprise.
- Chic Chicago Caricatures: November 28 and 29; December 9, 21, and 29
- Fashion Chicago Style: Tuesday, December 2
- Going for Gold: Saturday, December 6
- Sunday School Cinema: Sunday, December 7
- Holiday Concert: Sunday, December 14
- Jewelry Trunk Show: Sunday, December 21,
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, January 19
- In the K/Now: Thursdays, February 5 and March 5, 2009
- A Day of Remembrance: Sunday, February 15,
- The Chicago Maritime Festival: Saturday, February 28
- Chicago's 172nd Birthday Party: Wednesday, March 4
Chic Chicago Caricatures
Friday, November 28, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 29, 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 9, 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 21, 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Monday, December 29, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Chicago artist Katherine Hilden delights visitors of all ages with her lively caricatures. Stop by the Museum Store to be drawn in the theme of the day, wearing a fabulous gown from Chic Chicago.
This special store event is associated with the exhibition Chic Chicago: Couture Treasures from the Chicago History Museum.
Cost:
Free! No reservation required.
> Learn more about Chic Chicago
Fashion Chicago Style
Tuesday, December 2
Reception begins at 6:00 p.m., lecture follows at 7:00 p.m.
Join moderator Micah Materre for a discussion with African American StyleMakers about their work and the Chicago fashion industry. Panelists include Barbara Bates, Barbara Samuels, Leigh Jones, Jermikko Shoshanna, and Reginald Thomas. Presented in partnership with The HistoryMakers, the nation's largest African American oral history archive.
This special event is one of many programs associated with the exhibition Chic Chicago: Couture Treasures from the Chicago History Museum.
Cost:
Free.
> Learn more about Chic Chicago
Going for Gold
Saturday, December 6, 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Discover how the Catholic Youth Organization's Golden Gloves and the Greek Orthodox Church's sports leagues have promoted ideals of athletic excellence among youth and shaped their communities. This Cultural Connections program is presented in partnership with the Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center and the Field Museum.
Location:
St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, 733 S. Ashland Avenue
Cost:
$15 general admission; $10 teachers, students, and seniors; children under 12 are free.
> For tickets, call 773.830.1481 or e-mail culturalconnectionsevents@gmail.com
Sunday School Cinema
Sunday, December 7, 1:30 p.m.
Good movie? Bad movie? Condemned movie that thou shall not watch? If you’re confused, ask Sister. She knows the difference. (Spiderman 3? In Sister’s world, no man should wear Lycra.) In this special Project Sunday performance comedy, Sister reviews current movies and gives her thumbs up/thumbs down, using her ever-present ruler.
This performance is presented in conjunction with the exhibition, Catholic Chicago, and Project Sunday.
Cost:
Free with Museum admission; no reservation required.
> Learn more about Catholic Chicago
Holiday Concert
Sunday, December 14, 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Enjoy a Sunday afternoon of baroque holiday classics as the Museum welcomes the Erato Chamber Orchestra for a spectacular seasonal concert.
Cost:
Free with Museum admission; no reservation required.
Jewelry Trunk Show
Sunday, December 21, 12:00 noon–5:00 p.m.
Let Chicago jewelry designer Donna Sauers help you find the perfect holiday gifts for everyone on your list. Each piece of jewelry is hand-crafted in Ms. Sauers's studio using semiprecious gems and exquisite handmade glass beads.
Location:
The Museum Store at the Chicago History Museum.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 19, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Enjoy dramatic readings and musical performances that reflect Dr. King's messages of peace and justice.
Cost:
Free admission to the Museum; no reservations required.
In the K/Now
This monthly series explores contemporary issues that affect Chicagoans.
Hold the dates! The next In the K/Now events will happen Thursdays, February 5 and March 5, 2009. Check back in January for more details.
A Day of Remembrance
Sunday, February 15, 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Commemorate the 67th anniversary of FDR's signing of Executive Order 9066, which forcefully relocated 120,000 Japanese and Japanese American residents to internment camps during WWII. A panel will explore the testimony of witnesses at the local hearings of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians in 1981. Presented by the Japanese American Citizens League. For more information, please call 773.728.7171.
Cost:
Free admission; no reservation required
The Chicago Maritime Festival
Saturday, February 28
Festival
10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Celebrate Chicago's diverse marine community and heritage! Daytime activities include seminars, workshops, films, and exhibitions on underwater archeology, the Eastland ship, lighthouses, model shipbuilding, diving, voyaging, and tall ships.
Maritime Music Concert
7:00–10:30 p.m.
This popular concert brings together musicians from around the country and across the sea, including David Coffin, the Johnson Girls, Dan Milner, and Tom and Chris Kastle.
The Chicago Maritime Festival is presented in partnership with Common Times and the Chicago Maritime Society.
Cost:
$25 for both festival and concert; $20 early-bird special before February 15; $10 festival only; $20 concert only; free for children 12 and under. CMS and CHM members receive a 10 percent discount.
> For tickets, call 773.576.7245 or visit www.chicagomaritimefestival.org
Chicago's 172nd Birthday Party
Wednesday, March 4, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Don't miss the city's annual birthday party complete with music, crafts, and cake.
Cost:
Museum admission is free from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
In the K/Now is made possible in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities
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Refund Policy:
Refunds for a tour will be given in the form of tour credit which can be applied to another tour. Credit will be given with a minimum of two weeks notice prior to the day of the tour. No exceptions.
Sign Language Interpretation:
The Chicago History Museum is happy to offer sign language interpretation at any of its public programs. Please contact the Public Programs Manager, at least 48 hours prior to the day of the event in order to accommodate this request 312.642.4600