This panel features artists from the ongoing Material Difference exhibition, as well as curator Polly Ullrich, talking about "the past, present, and future of fiber art." In the First Floor Garland Room at 6 PM. Free. 78 E Washington. For more information, call 312-744-6630

Works of the Mind Lecture: Einstein’s Cosmic Legacy

Sunday, December 17, 1pm
Chicago Cultural Center, Fifth Floor Washington Room
78 E. Washington St., Chicago
Free

The discoveries of Albert Einstein rank among humanity's greatest achievements. His theory predicts the emergence of the universe from a big bang and the possibility that space itself has a "weight." Recent discoveries seem to confirm these amazing predictions, but his legacy will not be complete until we discover the nature of the dark matter holding our galaxy together and dark energy driving the universe apart. Join Rocky Kolb, Professor, Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Enrico Fermi Institute, and the College, University of Chicago to discuss these issues and findings.

Gallery Talk: The Ragdale 30th Anniversary Exhibit

Thursday, December 14, 12:15pm
Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago Rooms
77 E. Randolph St., Chicago
Free

Opening Reception Thursday, November 16 5-7pm

With Margaret Hawkins, art critic for the Chicago Sun-Times and the Chicago correspondent for ArtNews. Hawkins has taught at the School of the Art Institute, Lake Forest College, and others in the Chicagoland area. She holds an MFA in painting from the University of North Carolina.

Creative Living in the City: Completing the South Lakefront Park System: The Last 4 Miles

Thursday, December 14, 12:15pm
Chicago Cultural Center, Claudia Cassidy Theater
77 E. Randolph St., Chicago
Free

Twenty-six miles of Chicago's 30-mile shoreline are part of the public lakefront park system that belongs to all its citizens. Four miles remain in private ownership, unavailable for public use, public bike trails or recreation. Architects and planners present the draft plan envisioned by the community to complete the south lakefront park system starting from 71st to 75th Streets, the USX site and the Illinois Port District land, which would connect to Calumet Park and the Indiana border. Presented by Friends of the Parks and Chicagoland Bicycle Federation.

Gallery Talk presents Material Difference: Soft Sculpture and Wall Works

Thursday, December 7, 12:15pm
Chicago Cultural Center, Exhibit Hall
78 E. Washington St., Chicago
Free

Lanny Silverman, Curator of Exhibitions, Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, discusses this exhibition.

Art folk Paul Klein, Andre Guichard, Michael Workman, and Oskar Freidl take part in a panel discussing the new ways artists are “Taking the Reins” of their careers, Thu 10/19, 6 PM, at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, 312-744-8948

Chicago Critics on Chicago Art, October 21, 2pm
Six members of the Chicago Art Critics Association present short slide talks on
selected Chicago-area artists, followed by questions from the audience.
Participants include: Michael Workman on Sabrina Raaf, Corey Postiglione on
Scott Anderson, Andrew Patner on Joseph Sterling, Janina A. Ciezadlo on Kathleen
Vojta, Victor M. Cassidy on Bruce White, and Fred Camper on Spencer Finch.

Chicago Cultural Center,
Claudia Cassidy Theater
78 E. Washington Street
312.744.6630
www.chicagoartcritics
association.org

Hello Healthy Chicago: Creative Approaches to Active Lifestyles
Jul 13, 2006 12:15 pm - 01:15 pm
Lecture description to come. Please check back.

Chicago Cultural Center
77 E. Randolph St.
Claudia Cassidy Theater

Connecting the Southland: The Calumet Sag Channel Trail
Jun 08, 2006 12:15 pm - 01:15 pm
Lecture description to come. Please check back.

Chicago Cultural Center
77 E. Randolph St.
Claudia Cassidy Theater
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