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SUMMARY:Book Talk: Kevin Davis - The Brain Defense
DESCRIPTION:For all of our fellow crime buffs! Join us for an afternoon with Kevin Davis\, author of “The Brain Defence”!\n\n\nThe Brain Defense: Murder in Manhattan and the Dawn of Neuroscience in America’s Courtrooms\nBook Talk with Kevin Davis \nNovember 10\, 2024\n2:00pm – 3:30pm \nFree\, RSVP Required \n\n\nKevin Davis\, author of the The Brain Defense\, will discuss how neuroscience is being used more frequently in the courtroom\, and whether criminal behavior can be attributed to brain injuries\, disease\, genetics or other abnormalities. Should those with brain injuries that result in changes in personality be considered less culpable than others in the eyes of the law? \n\n\n\nAbout the author: Kevin Davis is an award-winning journalist\, author\, magazine writer and editor. His writing has appeared in The New York Times\, USA Today\, Los Angeles Times\, Chicago Tribune\, Chicago magazine\, Reader’s Digest and many other publications. \nHe is the author of three non-fiction books\, The Wrong Man\, Defending the Damned and\, most recently\, The Brain Defense. Davis has also authored eight nonfiction children’s books. \nDavis is currently managing editor of the ABA Journal\, the national legal affairs magazine of the American Bar Association. He also teaches nonfiction writing at the University of Chicago Graham School of Continuing Studies
URL:https://imss.org/program/boot-talk-kevin-davis-the-brain-defense/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Show & Tell for Grown-Ups!: Historically Misinformed Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Let’s have fun & learn something together!\n\n\nShow & Tell for Grown-Ups! \nHistorically Misinformed Medicine\nNovember 13\, 2024\n\n\nShow & Tell for Grown-Ups is a show for sharing niche curiosities. Our goal is to redefine what a night out with friends can mean. Let’s have fun & learn something together! \nAudiences has been asking for it and now we’re so honored & excited to partner with The International Museum of Surgical Science. We’re bringing this Show & Tell edutainment platform to this engaging museum so we can connect with more brilliant people wanting to share their knowledge with others. \nSign Up to Share! You don’t need a PHD to teach us at Show & Tell for Grown-Ups!Presenters can signup online for a 5-minute slot to share something their passionate about. Then we open Q&A with the audience. It’s a night of learning\, laughing\, and meeting other passionate people. We can’t wait to meet you! \nDo you have a passion for historical medical practices that you want to share with an inclusive and engaged audience? Signup to share at Show & Tell for Grown-Ups! \nPresenter signup: https://forms.office.com/r/gfMRYyRR7p \n\n\n6:30pm: Doors to the museum open \n7:00pm: Show & Tell begins.We’ll hear from professionals & enthusiasts about Historically Misinformed Medicine. For more a preview of the specific topics\, check out IMSS’s and Show & Tell’s Instagrams a few days before the event @tellmewhyitscool_show. \n9:00pm: After Party – Keep the conversation going by joining us for a drink or some food at a place nearby. Location announced soon. \nWhat to learn more about Show & Tell for Grown-Ups? Check out our website www.tellmewhyshow.com or on instagram @tellmewhyitscool_show .
URL:https://imss.org/program/show-tell-for-grown-ups-tell-me-why-its-cool/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Unplanned Parenthood: Artist Talk with Michelle Hartney
DESCRIPTION:Join us at IMSS as we welcome back Michelle Harney for an evening of conversation to discuss her exhibit “Unplanned Parenthood”!\n\n\nPlanned Parenthood: Artist Talk\nwith Michelle Hartney\nNovember 19\, 2024\n6:00pm – 8:00pm\n \nFree\, RSVP Required \n \nJoin us on November 19th at 6:00pm for Michelle Hartney’s artist talk discussing her recent exhibit “Unplanned Parenthood” at IMSS. \n \nMichelle will speak about about the origins of the project\, which began around the time the Dobbs case was linked by the Supreme Court\, and will discuss the history of birth control in the United States and the role racism and misogyny play in maternal health outcomes in America. During the talk folks are invited to take part in the project by sewing letters that need to be completed for future pieces. \n \nPlease note that this presentation will touch on sensitive topics that may not be appropriate for all ages. \n\n\n\nAbout the artist:  \nMichelle Hartney is a Chicago based artist and activist. Her work focuses on gender rights\, reproductive healthcare issues\, and cancel culture. Utilizing fiber\, ceramics\, wood\, embroidery\, and social practice\, she has completed projects that address birth control access in America\, obstetric abuse\, postpartum PTSD\, gender affirming care\, and the roles racism and misogyny play in maternal health outcomes in the United States. Her interest in using art to address social issues began during her graduate studies in art therapy at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Hartney often offers cathartic actions for viewers to participate in. She has collaborated with the ACLU\, Improving Birth\, Association of Women’s Health\, Obstetric\, & Neonatal Nurses\, and Birth Monopoly to raise awareness about reproductive health issues. \nHartney has performed guerrilla activations at The Art Institute of Chicago and The Met\, calling on cultural institutions to provide the truth about artists they represent and context about problematic work in their collections. Her work has been published in the New York Times\, CNN\, BBC Radio\, The Guardian\, Ms. Magazine\, Vice\, PBS\, Women’s Health\, Artnet News\, and Hyperallergic. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \nThis project is supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal assistance listing number\, 21.027 awarded to the International Museum of Surgical Science by the US Treasury through the American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in the amount of $125\,000.00\, representing 83% of total project funding. \nThis project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of SurgicalScience acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
URL:https://imss.org/program/unplanned-parenthood-artist-talk-with-michelle-hartney/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Insomnia: Artist Talk with Nelly Agassi
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation by Nelly Agassi!\n\n\nInsomnia: Artist Talk\nwith Nelly Agassi \nNovember 20\, 2024\n6:00pm – 8:00pm\n \nFree\, RSVP Required  \n \n\n\nJoin us as we speak with Nelly Agassi about her installation at IMSS\, Insomnia. \n \n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Itai Neeman \n\n\nAbout the Artist:  \nNelly Agassi born 1973\, Tel Aviv. Lives and works in Chicago. \nAgassi’s work process is full of obsessive\, repetitive\, sisyphean actions\, which function as a gripping point\, as a sole possibility\, as a connection to reality\, to safe ground. Her work represents an important and fascinating transition in the feminist thinking and practice of the nineties\, a transition from a declared engagement with feminism to an existent engagement with femininity. This is\, to a large extent\, a post-feminist stage\, which entails an engagement with the private and the intimate\, not from the starting-point of social immobility or of weakness\, but from a starting-point of privilege and of choice. Agassi’s works do echo the traditional\, domestic\, women’s crafts – embroidery\, sewing\, knitting – but her use of these materials is not conventional\, certainly not functional\, and accumulates a different resonance that stems from the sober awareness of the moment of choice. \nAgassi had numerous solo exhibitions. Among others\, she exhibited in the Nahum Gutman Museum (Tel Aviv)\, Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts (Chicago)\, Tel Aviv Museum of Art (Tel Aviv)\, Herzliya Museum of Contemporary Art (Herzliya). She was part of various group exhibitions\, including in the Tate Modern (London)\, Israel Museum (Jerusalem)\, Hyde Park Art Center (Chicago)\, Zacheta National Gallery of Art (Warsaw)\, Design Museum (Milano)\, and the Chicago Cultural Center (Chicago). During her career\, Agassi won numerous awards and prizes\, e.g. she was awarded the Nathan Gottesdiener Foundation for Israeli Art Prize of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art in 2003. Her works are featured in the collections of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art and the Israel Museum (Jerusalem). Her works are featured in the collections of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art and the Israel Museum (Jerusalem). \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \nThis project is supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal assistance listing number\, 21.027 awarded to the International Museum of Surgical Science by the US Treasury through the American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in the amount of $125\,000.00\, representing 83% of total project funding. \nThis project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of SurgicalScience acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
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LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Anatomy of a Fatality
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Japanese Culture Center of Chicago\, the IMSS presents ” The Anatomy of a Fatality” Iaido presentation and workshop\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science is pleased to partner with the Japanese Culture Center of Chicago to bring you “The Anatomy of a Fatality.” \nThe event will feature a lecture and demonstration from Mugai Ryu Chicago\, practitioners of a traditional form of Japanese swordsmanship dating back to the 1600’s. \nAnatomy of a Fatality is a unique event that dives deeply into the intricacies of traditional Japanese swordsmanship and its effects on the human body.In Anatomy of a Fatality\, we will be demonstrating techniques from Mugai Ryu Iaihyodo and exploring the way these techniques were developed to be effective in combative situations. The katana was an incredibly effective cutting tool\, and Samurai would study for years to be able to execute accurate\, almost surgical cuts to specific targets on the human body. \n \n“It is important to realize the consequences of a cut to any part of the human body.” \nIn addition to a demonstration of Mugai Ryu techniques\, we will also be demonstrating tameshigiri\, so that viewers can see just how effective the Japanese sword was as both a work of art and a tool of war. \n*Doors will open at 5:30pm for this event *Please arrive no later than 6:00pm *Tickets for this event are non-refundable  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is brought to you through collaboration with the Japanese Cultural Center. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \nThis project is supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal assistance listing number\, 21.027 awarded to the International Museum of Surgical Science by the US Treasury through the American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in the amount of $125\,000.00\, representing 83% of total project funding. \nThis project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of SurgicalScience acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
URL:https://imss.org/program/__trashed-8/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Japanese Reiki Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:Learn the history and basics of Japanese Reiki Mindfulness with Veronique Frede and the Japanese Cultural Center\n\n\nWorkshop: Introduction to Reiki\nwith Veronique Frede\nNovember 23\, 2024\n3:00pm – 5:00pm\n \n\n\n\nDESCRIPTION \nThis 90-minutes workshop presented by Veronique Frede\, Reiki Teacher at the Japanese Culture Center of Chicago\, will introduce participants to the practice of Reiki. It will provide some basic understanding of its principles and the opportunity to experience some of its elements. \nReiki is a Japanese healing system that promotes balance and personal growth. Developed in Japan in the 1920’s by its founder Usui Mikao\, Reiki is now practiced around the world in many different ways. Its original name “Shin Shin Kaizen Usui Reiki Ryoho” translates as the “Usui Healing Method for Improving Body\, Mind and Heart”. The system of Reiki includes 5 elements: meditation\, hands-on healing\, the precepts\, symbols and mantras as well as a spiritual blessing called the Reiju. The practice of Reiki strengthens the connection between body and mind. It helps us return to a natural state of harmony through a process of relaxation. It improves mental clarity\, stability\, and vitality while creating a deep sense of compassion\, peace\, and harmony within us and the whole. \n \nThe presentation includes discussion and experience. Please note\, this workshop is not a class\, rather an introduction of the practice of Reiki that focuses on self-care. \n\n\n\nAbout the instructor:  \nVeronique Frede is a certified Reiki Teacher/Practitioner in the Japanese lineage “Usui Reiki Ryoho”. Originally from France\, Ms. Frede has been studying and practicing Reiki in various parts of the world and settings since 2008. Aside from her private practice\, Ms. Frede has worked and volunteered in a hospital\, a cancer wellness center\, yoga studios\, a senior living community among other places. Those experiences have led her to gain a more practical understanding of the mind-body connection in relationship with life in general\, and wellness in particular. Ms. Frede became a Reiki Teacher at the Japanese Culture Center in Chicago in 2019\, offering her the opportunity to deepen her understanding of the Japanese arts and ways including Japanese calligraphy and Zen. Ms. Frede has been exploring both traditional and more contemporary approaches to the practice of Reiki. She has pursued these varied interests in the US as well as in Europe\, and Japan where Reiki originated. Ms. Frede is a student of Frans Stiene\, founder of the International House of Reiki\, and a graduate from the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program (MMTCP) from the Awareness Training Institute and the Greater Good Science Center at University of California Berkeley with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. For more information about Ms. Frede and learning Reiki\, please visit the Japanese Culture Center website https://japaneseculturecenter.com/ or www.moonstonesanctuary.com \n\n\n\nThis workshop is brought to you through collaboration with the Japanese Cultural Center. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \nThis project is supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal assistance listing number\, 21.027 awarded to the International Museum of Surgical Science by the US Treasury through the American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in the amount of $125\,000.00\, representing 83% of total project funding. \nThis project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of SurgicalScience acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
URL:https://imss.org/program/workshop-introduction-to-reiki/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Performance: AIRMW (Shubukai and Toyoaki Shamisen)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at IMSS for an evening of traditional Japanese music performed by the members of Asian Improv aRts Midwest!\n\n\nPerformance: Toyoakimoto \nwith Asian Improv aRts Midwest\nNovember 25\, 2024\n7:00pm – 8:30pm\n \nDoors open at 6:30pm \n\n\nTickets:  \n$10 for Students & IMSS Members Presale \n$15 GA Presale  \n– \n$15 for Students & IMSS Members Door Price  \n$20 GA Door Price \n\n\n\nAbout the Event: \nToyoakimoto is a program which revives the ozashiki music director Tatsu Aoki (aka Toyoaki Sanjuro) grew up with in Tokyo\, as a member of the Toyoaki family. Through shamisen (Japanese lute) instruction\, Toyoakimoto revives the philosophical sensibility of fluidity\, flexibility and rawness of sound that is at the core of the Tokyo geisha house musical culture. \n\n\nAbout the Ensemble:  \nAsian Improv aRts Midwest (AIRMW) is a non-profit organization building a vital\, self-empowered community in the Chicago area by advancing the understanding and profile of Asian and Asian American cultures through the traditional and contemporary cultural arts. Today we will be presenting two of the three traditional programs within AIRMW. \nFounded by the late Grandmaster Fujima Shunojo\, Shubukai is a Japanese classical dance program that has been active for over 48 years in Chicago currently with two Grandmasters who trained with him for more than 35 years\, Grandmasters Fujima Ikunojo and Fujima Yoshinojo. \nAlong with Shubukai\, and Toyoakimoto Shamisen\, and Tsukasa Taiko\, AIRMW continually strives to maintain the responsibility of professionalism as part of cultural preservation by producing high quality arts programs that accurately reflect the multicultural\, multi-ethnic reality of Chicago and the nation. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is brought to you through collaboration with the Japanese Cultural Center. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \nThis project is supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal assistance listing number\, 21.027 awarded to the International Museum of Surgical Science by the US Treasury through the American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in the amount of $125\,000.00\, representing 83% of total project funding. \nThis project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of SurgicalScience acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
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LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Day With(out) Art: Red Reminds Me - Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:A day of mourning and action that uses art to respond to the ongoing HIV and AIDS.\n\n\nRed Reminds Me…\nA Day With(out) Art Film Screening\nDecember 1\, 2024\n6:30pm – 8:30pm\nFree\, RSVP Required \nThe International Museum of Surgical Science is proud to partner with VisualAIDS for Day With(out) Art 2024 by presenting Red Reminds Me…\, a program of seven videos reflecting the emotional spectrum of living with HIV today. \nThe program features new work by Gian Cruz\, Milko Delgado\, Imani Harrington\, David Oscar Harvey\, Mariana Iacono and Juan De La Mar\, Nixie\, and Vasilios Papapitsios\, \n \nA day of mourning and action that uses art to respond to the ongoing HIV and AIDS crisis\, Day With(out) Art encourages museums\, universities\, museums\, and art institutions to present related programming on or around December 1\, World AIDS Day. Because AIDS is not over! \nDuring the screening\, we will be joined by members of Hope For the Day\, Health Services & Resources Administration (HSRA)\, and Chicago House who will be providing resources and answering questions in the Hall of Murals. Chicago House will also be proving free rapid HIV and other STI screenings.  \n\n\n\nImani Harrington\, Realms Remix\, 2024. Commissioned by Visual AIDS for Red Reminds Me… \n\n\n \nPlease join us for the screening of Red Reminds Me… in the Hall of Immortals at IMSS. We’ll open doors at 6:00pm\, and the museum will be open for viewing during the screening.  \n\n\n\nMariana Iacono and Juan De La Mar\, El VIH se enamoró de mi (HIV Fell in Love With Me)\, 2024. Commissioned by Visual AIDS for Red Reminds Me…
URL:https://imss.org/program/a-day-without-art-red-reminds-me-film-screening/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Tokyo Nights: A City Pop Vinyl Experience
DESCRIPTION:Journey through Japan’s Showa-era soundscape with the nostalgic rhythms of City Pop\, spun live by DJ Van Paugam\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science\, in partnership with the Japanese Culture Center\, presents: Tokyo Nights: A City Pop Vinyl Experience \n \n✨ Step into Tokyo’s neon glow with “Tokyo Nights: A City Pop Vinyl Experience” ✨ Join renowned DJ Van Paugam as he brings the golden age of Japan’s City Pop to life on vinyl! 🎶 \n📍 Set in the stunning Hall of Immortals at the International Museum of Surgical Science\, this unique DJ set transports you back to the vibrant sounds of 1980s Japan—where funk\, jazz\, and smooth R&B blend with Showa-era nostalgia. Dive into an unforgettable night of rare grooves and analog warmth that captures the essence of Tokyo’s nightlife and retro-futuristic energy. \n🎟️ Don’t miss this chance to relive the Showa era’s musical treasures. Whether you’re a City Pop fan or new to the genre\, this immersive experience will leave you spellbound. \n \nDoors Open at 6:30pm \nMusic begins at 7:00pm \nFood and beverages will be served. Alcohol served to 21+\, ID required. \n \nCity Pop DJ Set: Retro Japan on Vinyl \nExperience the nostalgic sounds of the 1980s with a special City Pop Vinyl DJ set\, curated by renowned DJ Van Paugam! City Pop\, the iconic Japanese music genre\, blends the upbeat rhythms of funk\, jazz\, and R&B with a touch of electronic smoothness\, capturing the essence of Japan’s vibrant nightlife and urban energy during the Showa era. \nIn this exclusive DJ set\, participants will be taken on a musical journey through the rare grooves and melodic treasures of City Pop’s golden age. Van Paugam will spin original vinyl records\, offering a rich\, analog sound that transports you back to Tokyo’s neon-filled streets and late-night drives along the coast. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the genre or discovering it for the first time\, this event provides an immersive experience in Japan’s retro-futuristic soundscape. \nAbout Van Paugam: \nVan Paugam is a DJ\, curator\, and cultural ambassador renowned for reviving the sounds of Japan’s City Pop era. With a deep passion for the nostalgic and vibrant music of the 1970s and 80s\, he has brought this genre to new audiences through carefully curated DJ sets and online mixes. His expertise in City Pop\, has made him a leading figure in the global resurgence of this unique style. \nVan Paugam’s DJ sets offer more than just music; they are a full sensory experience that captures the essence of Japan’s Showa-era nightlife\, transporting listeners to neon-lit streets and coastal drives. His performances have taken place in venues across the world\, creating a bridge between Tokyo’s retro vibes and today’s music lovers. In addition to his DJ work\, he shares insights and appreciation for Japanese culture by focusing on the history and cultural context behind the music he loves. \n \nLocation: International Museum of Surgical Science \nEnjoy the music filling the Hall of Immortals\, a white marble and limestone room with twelve larger-than-life statues that represent important figures in medicine. The Museum engages with different cultures and groups to share the many perspectives on health medicine culture and history. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is brought to you through collaboration with the Japanese Cultural Center. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \nThis project is supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal assistance listing number\, 21.027 awarded to the International Museum of Surgical Science by the US Treasury through the American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in the amount of $125\,000.00\, representing 83% of total project funding. \nThis project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of SurgicalScience acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
URL:https://imss.org/program/tokyo-nights-a-city-pop-vinyl-experience/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events
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SUMMARY:Bells & Whispers: A Yuletide Victorian Ghost Story Soiree
DESCRIPTION:A night of spooky\, Yuletide tales to usher in a holiday party that will not soon be forgot!\n\n\nBells & Whispers \nA Yuletide Victorian Ghost Story Soiree\nDecember 6th\, 12th & 20th\nDoors at 6:30 PM \n \nWritten & Directed by: Andrew Marchetti \nFeaturing: Rick Smith\, Amy J Johnson\, Orion Lay-Sleeper\, Ashely Bagot\n\n\nTickets:  \n$10 Students & IMSS Members  \n$20 GA Presale  \n$25 GA at door  \n\n\nSurrounded by candle light and gilded frames where the pictures seem to move about\, a quartet of storytellers skilled in the forgotten tradition of telling those ‘scary ghost stories’ around the dying embers of an imposing fireplace\, help to usher in a holiday party that will not soon be forgot! \nRuntime: 75min \n \n\n\nAbout the cast:  \n\n\n\nRick Smith is a graduate of west Virginia university (BFA) and the university of Nebraska at Lincoln (MFA). He has lived and performed in Chicago for 21 years. The highlights include numerous performances at the Metropolis Center for the Performing Arts\, Mac in ‘The one and only Ivan’ at Lifeline Theater\, and husband on Chicago PD. \n\n\n\nAmy J. Johnson has been a Chicago actor for over 20 years\, performing in regional and storefront theatre\, with credits in several indie films & TV Chicago Fire\, Empire\, and Final Witness and is an audiobook narrator with a home studio. Amy is Jeff Award winner for Best Actress in a Non-Equity Play in 2017 for her work in Falling by Deanna Jent (!nterrobang Theatre Project). She is excited to be immersing in some holiday ghost stories with this talented crew. \n\n\n\nAshely Bagot is a native Chicagoan\, loves theatre\, making lists\, climbing stairs\, dogs\, and is of course a die-hard Cubs fan. She is also a proud ensemble member of Madison Wisconsin’s much-beloved Rotate Theatre Company (www.rotatetheatre.org). She recently celebrated her 20th anniversary working for Thresholds\, where she serves as Assistant Director of Supportive Housing. \n\n\n\nOrion is delighted to join this spooky yuletide soiree! Orion’s most recent credits include The Tempest (Idle Muse\, Jeff Recommended) include Cat’s Cradle (Lifeline Theatre) What the Weird sisters Saw(Idle Muse) Chicago PD (NBC) and Easy(Netflix). A graduate of the Royall Tyler Theatre program at the University of Vermont\, a student of theatre at the University of King’s College\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, and of Ruota Libera Teatro\, Rome\, he is a proud ensemble member with Idle Muse Theatre co. He thanks his partner Paula for her unending support and encouragement.
URL:https://imss.org/program/bells-whispers-a-yuletide-victorian-ghost-story-soiree/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Sashiko & Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Mending and repairing your garment\, body\, and mind with artist mai ide\n\n\nWorkshop: Sashiko & Sustainability \nwith mai ide\nDecember 12\, 2024\n12:00pm – 2:00pm\n \n\n\nSashiko\, a mending technique with stitches\, is one of the oldest traditional Japanese upcycling techniques. Artist mai ide leads this workshop that finds a confluence between mending fabric and repairing emotional intimacy\, loneliness\, and fragility. \n \nThe participants of this workshop will discover both the cultural meaning of sashiko and sustainability and also gain new insight into mending our brokenness or traumatic experiences. This workshop allows participants to reclaim their slow moments\, meditating and discerning vulnerability while they mend their garments to lead the holistic well-being of the planet. \n\n\nMaterials Provided:  \n\ncotton thread\nvintage Japanese rough plain woven cotton fabric\nneedle\nShashiko needle\npaper \nruler\nscissors\nerasable ink \nfabric marker or tailor’s chalk\n\nParticipants are also encouraged to bring their own clothes to be repaired to enhance the personal themes of the workshop. \n \n\n\n\nAbout Sashiko: \nSashiko (刺し子) is a traditional Japanese embroidery and stitching dating back to the Edo period (1615 –1868). It was first developed among working-class people\, farmers\, and fishermen to mend their daily clothes and clothing. Through Sashiko\, they could make garments stronger\, more durable\, and last longer. They kept mending in this way and passed techniques down from generation to generation. As such\, Sashiko is one of the oldest traditional Japanese upcycling techniques. Artist Mai Ide finds a confluence between mending fabric and repairing emotional intimacy\, loneliness\, and fragility. Her workshop is a space for participants to eliminate lingering trauma and reframe our society for deeper emotional communal bonds and authentic humanity which we have forgotten. \n \n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor:  \nmai ide is an artist from Tokyo\, now based in Portland\, OR. Her multidisciplinary art investigates her own cultural intersectionality and deep ambivalence as an immigrant\, mother\, and woman. As a non-native speaker of English\, ide’s practice is expressing discomfort of being classified or perceived by society as an “other” or “forever foreigner” in the U.S. Ide’s use of salvaged fabric and sashiko stitches conveys her simultaneous vulnerability\, fragility and ferocity under a constrained\, violent and volatile society. ide holds a BFA in Art Practice from Portland State University (OR) as well as degrees in sewing\, pattern making\, and textile design in Japan\, where she worked for twelve years as a material designer. Previous exhibitions and performances include at the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum and Museum of Kyoto in Japan\, and Jordan Schnitzer Museum in Oregon. Ide is a current MFA candidate in Visual Studies at Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland. \nLearn more: www.maiide.com \n\n\n\nThis workshop is brought to you through collaboration with the Japanese Cultural Center. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \nThis project is supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal assistance listing number\, 21.027 awarded to the International Museum of Surgical Science by the US Treasury through the American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in the amount of $125\,000.00\, representing 83% of total project funding. \nThis project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of SurgicalScience acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
URL:https://imss.org/program/__trashed-5/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Bells & Whispers: A Yuletide Victorian Ghost Story Soiree
DESCRIPTION:A night of spooky\, Yuletide tales to usher in a holiday party that will not soon be forgot!\n\n\nBells & Whispers \nA Yuletide Victorian Ghost Story Soiree\nDecember 6th\, 12th & 20th\nDoors at 6:30 PM \n \nWritten & Directed by: Andrew Marchetti \nFeaturing: Rick Smith\, Amy J Johnson\, Orion Lay-Sleeper\, Ashely Bagot\n\n\nTickets: \n$10 Students & IMSS Members (Use code STUDENT for student ticket and IMSSMEMBER for IMSS Member ticket. Student status and IMSS Member status will be verified at the door. Please come prepared with appropritate identification\, either student ID or current IMSS Member card \n$20 GA Presale \n$25 GA at door \n\n\nSurrounded by candle light and gilded frames where the pictures seem to move about\, a quartet of storytellers skilled in the forgotten tradition of telling those ‘scary ghost stories’ around the dying embers of an imposing fireplace\, help to usher in a holiday party that will not soon be forgot! \nSeating is limited and on a first-come-first-serve basis. Standing room will be available in the back of the hall.  \nRuntime: 75min \n \n\n\nAbout the cast:  \n\n\n\nRick Smith is a graduate of west Virginia university (BFA) and the university of Nebraska at Lincoln (MFA). He has lived and performed in Chicago for 21 years. The highlights include numerous performances at the Metropolis Center for the Performing Arts\, Mac in ‘The one and only Ivan’ at Lifeline Theater\, and husband on Chicago PD. \n\n\n\nAmy J. Johnson has been a Chicago actor for over 20 years\, performing in regional and storefront theatre\, with credits in several indie films & TV Chicago Fire\, Empire\, and Final Witness and is an audiobook narrator with a home studio. Amy is Jeff Award winner for Best Actress in a Non-Equity Play in 2017 for her work in Falling by Deanna Jent (!nterrobang Theatre Project). She is excited to be immersing in some holiday ghost stories with this talented crew. \n\n\n\nAshely Bagot is a native Chicagoan\, loves theatre\, making lists\, climbing stairs\, dogs\, and is of course a die-hard Cubs fan. She is also a proud ensemble member of Madison Wisconsin’s much-beloved Rotate Theatre Company (www.rotatetheatre.org). She recently celebrated her 20th anniversary working for Thresholds\, where she serves as Assistant Director of Supportive Housing. \n\n\n\nOrion is delighted to join this spooky yuletide soiree! Orion’s most recent credits include The Tempest (Idle Muse\, Jeff Recommended) include Cat’s Cradle (Lifeline Theatre) What the Weird sisters Saw(Idle Muse) Chicago PD (NBC) and Easy(Netflix). A graduate of the Royall Tyler Theatre program at the University of Vermont\, a student of theatre at the University of King’s College\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, and of Ruota Libera Teatro\, Rome\, he is a proud ensemble member with Idle Muse Theatre co. He thanks his partner Paula for her unending support and encouragement.
URL:https://imss.org/program/bells-whispers-a-yuletide-victorian-ghost-story-soiree-2/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Performance: Heavy Riffing for Heavy Times
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we bask in the heavy sounds of local Chicago experimental music veterans Sam Scranton\, Nick Meryhew\, and Andrew Tham!\n\n\nPerformance: Heavy Riffing for Heavy Times\nwith Sam Scranton\, Nick Meryhew\, and Andrew Tham\nDecember 13\, 2024\n7:00-9:00pm\nDoors at 6:30pm  \n\n\nTickets:  \n$10 Student & IMSS Members (With ID) Presale \n$15 GA Presale \n– \n$15 Student & IMSS Members (With ID) at Door \n$20 GA at Door  \n\n\nSam Scranton\, Nick Meryhew\, and Andrew Tham enthusiastically present Heavy Riffing for Heavy Times. Together\, they will put forth a block of sound that projects urgency\, volume\, care\, fellow feeling\, harmonic extasis\, unison\, dropped B saturation\, and more. Riff away the emptiness\, and riff toward the joy. \n\n\n\nAbout the Performers:  \nNick Meryhew is an experimental musician\, arts educator\, improviser\, and passionate home cook. Their work explores the elasticity of time and the absurdity of the mundane through a sculptural approach to found sound. Their work has been presented at Tritriangle\, No Nation\, MCA Chicago\, the Neo-Futurists\, Babycastles (NYC)\, Mirrorlab (Minneapolis)\, Experimental Sound Studio\, and Roman Susan\, among others. They currently perform solo and with Tallulah Bankheist\, Heavy Tiny\, Paradise Complete\, and as a sound designer with Runaway Labs Theater. They run a silly net label called Ham Bag Records.nickmeryhew.comHambag.bandcamp.com \nAndrew Tham is a writer\, composer\, and performer. He is a co-founder of the cassette tape label Parlour Tapes+\, a member of the weirdo collective mocrep\, and a theater technician with the Neo-Futurists. Andrew plays bass for Zach Morp and synthesizer for MEGA Laverne & Shirley\, a local big TEEN band. \nSam Scranton is a composer/performer/artist based in Chicago. He improvises and records music with percussion and electronics. He makes evening-length tear-jerker conceptual ceremonies. He makes installations with friends that take the form of guided tours\, psychedelic waiting rooms\, and swarming sonic creatures. \nHe has presented work nationally and internationally at festivals\, conferences\, and performance series such as the Darmstadt Ferienkurse\, Indexical\, Composit\, NUNC! 3\, New Music Gathering\, Frequency Festival\, the International Conference on Music and Minimalism\, Outer Ear Festival\, and Omaha Under the Radar. His music has been broadcast on BBC Radio 3\, Borealis Festival Radio Space\, WFMT\, and released by Moon Glyph and Parlour Tapes+. \nSam plays music in bands: Honestly Same (with Zach Good\, Mabel Kwan\, Lia Kohl\, Zach Moore)\, Beautifulish (with Katherine Young)\, and Physique (with Neil Quigley)\, with records released on Moon Glyph\, Amalgam\, and Shinkoyo Artists Pool. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \nThis project is supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal assistance listing number\, 21.027 awarded to the International Museum of Surgical Science by the US Treasury through the American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in the amount of $125\,000.00\, representing 83% of total project funding. \nThis project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of SurgicalScience acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
URL:https://imss.org/program/performance-heavy-riffing-for-heavy-times/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Introduction to Ikebana Flower Arrangement
DESCRIPTION:Students will learn a brief history of the Ikenobo school of Ikebana\, and partake in a freestyle arrangement workshop.\n\n\nWorkshop: Introduction to Ikebana Flower Arrangement\nwith Professor Charles Harris\nDecember 14\, 2024\n2:00pm – 3:30pm\n\n\nWorkshop Description \nStudents will learn a brief history of the Ikenobo school of Ikebana\, and partake in a freestyle arrangement workshop. \nMaterials (Provided): \n\nContainer\nFlowers\nIkebana shears (hasami) will be provided for each student to use while creating their arrangement\, but will be returned after class.\n\nEach student will take home the arrangement they create. \n\n\nAbout the Instructor:  \nProfessor Charles Harris has assisted with and organized major Midwestern ikebana exhibitions at the Chicago Botanic Garden\, conducted flower demonstrations at Columbia College\, the University of Iowa\, the Art Institute of Chicago\, Northeastern University and Loyola University. At the request of Senior Professor Ikka Nakashima\, he assumed leadership of the Chicago Chapter of the Ikenobo Ikebana Society. Upon the death of Professor Nakashima\, he assumed the responsibility of curating and donating the extensive collection of Japanese items in her estate. That collection now resides at the Japanese Culture Center. The future of ikebana and the Ikenobo School is strong with a new generation of leadership embodied by Headmaster Designate Senko IV. Professor Harris is committed to guiding the Chicago Chapter by maintaining the classical standards of his predecessor while introducing the modern Ikenobo curriculum and forms to a new generation. \nIkebana originated with Ikenobo\, beginning in Kyoto\, Japan\, as a Buddhist floral offering. Passed down through generations of the Ikenobo family and from teacher to student\, Ikenobo has spread throughout Japan and around the world. The Chicago Chapter is one of hundreds worldwide that study and teach the art of Japanese flower arranging\, Kado\, as taught by the Ikenobo School of Kyoto\, Japan. In 2013\, they celebrated their 550th year of written history and 1\,000 years of oral tradition.The Chicago Chapter was founded over 50 years ago by Senior Professor Ikka Nakashima. She is the second woman ever to receive the highest honor given outside the Imperial family\, The Order of the Rising Sun\, Gold and Silver Rays. The Emperor of Japan personally presented her with this award in Tokyo for her tireless service in promoting Japanese arts and culture. \n\n\nAbout the Japanese Culture Center:  \nThe Japanese Culture Center was established in 1977 in Chicago by Aikido Shihan (Teacher of Teachers) and Zen Master Fumio Toyoda to make some of the martial arts\, crafts\, and philosophical riches of Japan available to the public. \n \nToday the JCC continues this tradition\, offering classes in over a dozen martial and cultural arts. The Center is not a museum where lifeless objects are displayed; it is a school where living skills are passed on person to person from generation to generation. You become an active participant in arts that have been around for hundreds\, if not thousands of years. \n \n\n\n\nThis workshop is brought to you through collaboration with the Japanese Cultural Center. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \nThis project is supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal assistance listing number\, 21.027 awarded to the International Museum of Surgical Science by the US Treasury through the American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in the amount of $125\,000.00\, representing 83% of total project funding. \nThis project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of SurgicalScience acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
URL:https://imss.org/program/__trashed-4/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Absalon\, fili mi: New Chamber Works for Voice\, Winds\, and Strings
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of virtuosic contemporary music!\n\n\n \nPerformance: Absalon\, fili mi: New Chamber Works for Voice\, Winds\, and Strings\nDecember 18\, 2024\n7:00-9:00pm\nDoors at 6:30pm \n \nTickets: \n$10 Student & IMSS Members (With ID) Presale \n$15 GA Presale \n– \n$15 Student & IMSS Members (With ID) at Door \n$20 GA at Door \n \nThis concert features contemporary chamber works for soprano\, reeds\, and strings. Built around three works by the acclaimed American composer Michael Hersch\, including two world premieres\, the program also features a new work by David Bird and Korean composer Isang Yun’s Rondel. Ritual Action\, the Chicago-based reed trio made up of Andrew Nogal (oboe)\, Andy Hudson (clarinet)\, and Ben Roidl-Ward (bassoon) is joined by the award-winning soprano Ah Young Hong and Hannah Christiansen (violin)\, Lena Vidulich (violin and viola) and Isidora Nojkovic (cello). \n \nCalled “a natural musical genius who continues to surpass himself\,” by the Washington Post\, Michael Hersch is a leading American composer with whom the members of Ritual Action have collaborated extensively since 2018. Ah Young Hong has been the composer’s closest collaborator in the past 10 years\, and each member of the trio has performed alongside her extensively. The impetus for this particular program was Hersch’s desire to write a new work that would bring together Ritual Action and Hong to collaborate as a quartet. The resulting piece Absolon\, fili mi\, an arrangement of a work by Josquin\, inspired another work for the same quartet with three string players added (the second Hersch premiere on the program). \n \nHersch’s intense and expressive style is complimented by Isang Yun’s reed trio Rondel (1975)\, which has been a core part of Ritual Action’s repertoire since 2018. David Bird’s Ambient Machine for bassoon and cello serves as a bridge between the string and wind voices on the program. Hersch’s Of Sorrow Born\, a solo violin work written in 2014\, is the program’s haunting centerpiece. \n \nProgram \nAbsalon\, fili mi* – Josqin des Prez\, arrg. Michael Hersch \nRondel – Isang Yun \nOf Sorrow Born – VII – Michael Hersch \nAmbient Machine* – David Bird \nAbsalon\, fili mi (after Josquin)* – Michael Hersch \n \n*denotes World Premiere \n\n\nAbout the Ensemble \n\n\n\nA soprano of “fearlessness and consummate artistry”(Opera News)\, Ah Young Hong has interpreted a vast array of repertoire\, ranging from the music of Monteverdi to Georg Friedrich Haas. Widely recognized for her work in Michael Hersch’s monodrama\, On the Threshold of Winter\, The New York Times praised Ms. Hong’s performance in the world premiere as “the opera’s blazing\, lone star.” Recent performances include solo appearances with violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja\, the BBC Symphony Orchestra\, Camerata Bern\, and at both the Aldeburgh and Ojai Music Festivals. Highlight concerts of 2021 and 2022 include the premiere performances in the title role of Hersch’s POPPAEA at the Wien Modern and ZeitRäume Basel Festivals\, and title role of Fang Man’s Golden Lily (excerpts) with Alarm Will Sound. Fall 2022 saw the album release of Hersch’s the script of storms with BBC Symphony Orchestra under the New Focus label. Ms. Hong is an Associate Professor in the Vocal Studies Department of The Peabody Conservatory of Music\, Johns Hopkins University. \n\n\n\nOboist Andrew Nogal is an acclaimed orchestral performer\, chamber musician\, and interpreter of contemporary music. He is the solo oboist with two Chicago groups that specialize in performing new music: Ensemble Dal Niente and the Grossman Ensemble. In 2011\, Nogal was awarded the gold medal in the senior wind division of the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. One year later\, he became the first and\, to date\, only oboist ever to receive the Kranichstein Music Prize at the famous Darmstadt International Summer Courses for New Music. A proud alumnus of the public school band programs in his hometown\, Lemont\, Illinois\, he is also a member of the newly formed Chicago Wind Symphony. \n \nNogal performs with orchestras across the Midwest\, and he can be heard regularly with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra. He has also appeared at music festivals across the United States. These include performances at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles\, the Philadelphia Orchestra Barnes-Stokowski Festival\, and the New York Phil Biennial held at the Metropolitan Museum. His recent international engagements include concerts in Tokyo\, Beijing\, Sydney\, Auckland\, Berlin\, and Vancouver. For three summers\, he studied and performed under the direction of Pierre Boulez at the Lucerne Festival Academy in Switzerland. His degrees in Music Performance and Art History come from Northwestern University. \n\n\n\nPraised for his “fearless” performances with an “irrepressible musicality”\, clarinetist Andy Hudson has appeared widely across North America\, Europe\, and Africa in solo\, chamber\, and orchestral settings. He has recently performed with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra\, the North Carolina Symphony\, the Sarasota Orchestra\, and the Charlotte Symphony\, and was appointed Bass/3rd Clarinetist of the Cabrillo Festival Orchestra in 2020. “Truly a performer for the moment”\, Andy has premiered 100+ works to date and has performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on their MusicNOW series\, and is currently Artistic Director with the international sextet Latitude 49 and clarinetist with Miami’s Nu Deco Ensemble. Andy has given masterclasses at many of the world’s great centers for musical study\, and he is the co-author of two books with composer Roger Zare for Conway Publications. Andy is currently Associate Professor of Clarinet at the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music in Appleton\, WI. \n\n\n\nRecently named one of 23 artists who are “changing the sound of classical music” by the Washington Post\, Ben Roidl-Ward is the Assistant Professor of Bassoon at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He also holds positions as Principal Bassoonist of the Chicago Sinfonietta and the Illinois Symphony and Co-Principal Bassoonist of Sinfonia Da Camera. Ben’s dedication to working with living composers has led him to serve as the bassoonist of Ensemble Dal Niente and as a Contemporary Leader for the Lucerne Festival (Switzerland)\, and to participate in the premieres of over 150 compositions to date. He has performed with the Chicago Symphony\, the New York Philharmonic\, and the International Contemporary Ensemble\, among others. Ben received his DMA from Northwestern University\, where he studied with David McGill. His previous teachers include Ben Kamins at Rice University\, George Sakakeeny at the Oberlin Conservatory\, and Francine Peterson in the Seattle area. \n\n\n\nCurrently a member of the Varo String Quartet\, violinist Hannah Christiansen performs regularly with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and the Washington Island Music Festival\, and has appeared in recent seasons with Ensemble Dal Niente\, the Ulster Orchestra (Belfast\, Northern Ireland)\, SouthEastern Young Artists\, F-PLUS\, and the International Contemporary Ensemble. Hannah’s particular interest in nonstandard notation and extended technique has led her to residencies with the composition departments at Northwestern University and Roosevelt University; this same interest led her and percussionist Joe Bricker (Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra) to design From Scratch\, an education program which introduces young musicians to contemporary music early in their careers. Hannah holds a degree in French Language and Literature from Oberlin College in addition to her violin studies at Oberlin Conservatory\, Northwestern University\, and DePaul University\, and her major teachers are Milan Vitek\, Gerardo Ribeiro\, and Janet Sung. \n\n\n\nViolinist/violist Lena Vidulich is an adventurous and multi-faceted performer based in Chicago. A tireless advocate for new music\, she is also able to move fluidly between the worlds of orchestral music\, rock\, improvisation\, and musical theater. Lena is the violist of earspace\, a Raleigh-based ensemble creating multi-sensory performances\, and Varo String Quartet. \n \nLena holds a Bachelor of Music in violin performance from Northwestern University. Her education also included studies at the Conservatoire national supérieur de musique de Paris and Université de Paris 8 – Vincennes-St Denis. Lena received her master’s degree in contemporary violin performance at the Manhattan School of Music. She is also an AmSAT-certified teacher of the Alexander Technique and has served on faculty at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (NYC)\, the Riverside Initiative for the Alexander Technique (NYC)\, and Alexander Technique Training in Chicago. \n\n\n\nPraised for her “great control” (Chicago Classical Review)\, cellist Isidora Nojkovic is an active soloist\, chamber\, and orchestral musician. She has a passion for contemporary music and commissioning\, having premiered over 50 works\, and is one half of the contemporary violin/cello duo Orbit (“the new cross-continental duo to pay attention to.” – Classical Post). A founding member of Varo String Quartet\, she also performs regularly with the Lyric Opera of Chicago\, Vancouver Opera\, Vancouver Symphony\, Illinois Symphony\, Vancouver’s Turning Point Ensemble\, and the Lucerne Festival Contemporary Orchestra. She has completed two tours with Lincoln Center Stage\, performing in twenty-two countries as part of a piano quintet. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \nThis project is supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal assistance listing number\, 21.027 awarded to the International Museum of Surgical Science by the US Treasury through the American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in the amount of $125\,000.00\, representing 83% of total project funding. \nThis project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of SurgicalScience acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
URL:https://imss.org/program/__trashed-3/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Bells & Whispers: A Yuletide Victorian Ghost Story Soiree
DESCRIPTION:A night of spooky\, Yuletide tales to usher in a holiday party that will not soon be forgot!\n\n\nBells & Whispers \nA Yuletide Victorian Ghost Story Soiree\nDecember 6th\, 12th & 20th\nDoors at 6:30 PM \n \nWritten & Directed by: Andrew Marchetti \nFeaturing: Rick Smith\, Amy J Johnson\, Orion Lay-Sleeper\, Ashely Bagot\n\n\nTickets: \n$10 Students & IMSS Members (Use code STUDENT for student ticket and IMSSMEMBER for IMSS Member ticket. Student status and IMSS Member status will be verified at the door. Please come prepared with appropritate identification\, either student ID or current IMSS Member card \n$20 GA Presale \n$25 GA at door \n\n\nSurrounded by candle light and gilded frames where the pictures seem to move about\, a quartet of storytellers skilled in the forgotten tradition of telling those ‘scary ghost stories’ around the dying embers of an imposing fireplace\, help to usher in a holiday party that will not soon be forgot! \nSeating is limited and on a first-come-first-serve basis. Standing room will be available in the back of the hall.  \nRuntime: 75min \n \n\n\nAbout the cast:  \n\n\n\nRick Smith is a graduate of west Virginia university (BFA) and the university of Nebraska at Lincoln (MFA). He has lived and performed in Chicago for 21 years. The highlights include numerous performances at the Metropolis Center for the Performing Arts\, Mac in ‘The one and only Ivan’ at Lifeline Theater\, and husband on Chicago PD. \n\n\n\nAmy J. Johnson has been a Chicago actor for over 20 years\, performing in regional and storefront theatre\, with credits in several indie films & TV Chicago Fire\, Empire\, and Final Witness and is an audiobook narrator with a home studio. Amy is Jeff Award winner for Best Actress in a Non-Equity Play in 2017 for her work in Falling by Deanna Jent (!nterrobang Theatre Project). She is excited to be immersing in some holiday ghost stories with this talented crew. \n\n\n\nAshely Bagot is a native Chicagoan\, loves theatre\, making lists\, climbing stairs\, dogs\, and is of course a die-hard Cubs fan. She is also a proud ensemble member of Madison Wisconsin’s much-beloved Rotate Theatre Company (www.rotatetheatre.org). She recently celebrated her 20th anniversary working for Thresholds\, where she serves as Assistant Director of Supportive Housing. \n\n\n\nOrion is delighted to join this spooky yuletide soiree! Orion’s most recent credits include The Tempest (Idle Muse\, Jeff Recommended) include Cat’s Cradle (Lifeline Theatre) What the Weird sisters Saw(Idle Muse) Chicago PD (NBC) and Easy(Netflix). A graduate of the Royall Tyler Theatre program at the University of Vermont\, a student of theatre at the University of King’s College\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, and of Ruota Libera Teatro\, Rome\, he is a proud ensemble member with Idle Muse Theatre co. He thanks his partner Paula for her unending support and encouragement.
URL:https://imss.org/program/bells-whispers-a-yuletide-victorian-ghost-story-soiree-3/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Introduction to Zen Meditation & Breathwork
DESCRIPTION:Deepen your relaxation. Relieve stress and anxiety. Develop body\, mind and breath for a more relaxed experience of every-day life!\n\n\nWorkshop: Zen Meditation & Breathwork \nwith Ron Shereyk\nDecember 21\, 2024\n2:00pm – 3:00pm\n\n\nMeditation and breath work are transformative practices that can deepen our connection to the mind and body and help us be more present in our daily lives. With regular practice\, meditation and breath work can significantly reduce stress and anxiety\, improve mental clarity and help to cultivate a well- grounded state of awareness. \nIn this interactive workshop\, you will experience the basics of Zen meditation and breathwork. We will also discuss common challenges to developing a daily practice of your own. \n\n\n\nRon Shereyk is an instructor\, practitioner and student of mind-body disciplines including Zen\, Aikido\, Integral Bodywork® and TRE™ (tension/trauma releasing exercises) for more than 25 years. He helps others to learn and use effective methods to go further on their own personal journey of self-exploration. \nRon is a 5 th degree black belt with the Aikido Association of America and a Certified TRE™ Provider. He is the Chief Instructor of Integral Bodywork®\, a powerful transformational method incorporating elements from various mindful and body-based disciplines\, including Zen practice\, which help people alleviate physical and emotional pain of all kinds. Ron trained with the Founder of Integral Bodywork®\, Everett Ogawa\, for over 16 years\, and carries on his legacy in a full-time professional practice. Ron has conducted talks\, demonstrations\, classes\, and workshops for various public and private organizations including: the Japanese Culture Center\, United Airlines\, Crate and Barrel\, Metra\, the University of Illinois\, Indiana University\, Northwestern University\, Argonne National Lab and Chicago Public Schools. \nContact Ron at: rshereyk@sbcglobal.net. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is brought to you through collaboration with the Japanese Cultural Center. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \nThis project is supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal assistance listing number\, 21.027 awarded to the International Museum of Surgical Science by the US Treasury through the American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in the amount of $125\,000.00\, representing 83% of total project funding. \nThis project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of SurgicalScience acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
URL:https://imss.org/program/workshop-introduction-to-zen-meditation-breathwork/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Gilded History: Holiday Lights Mansion Tour
DESCRIPTION:Step into a dazzling world of holiday magic as we tour this historic mansion adorned with gilded lights and festive decorations.\n\n\nGilded History: Holiday Lights Mansion Tour \nCome join us at the International Museum of Surgical Science for a magical evening of history and holiday cheer! Step back in time as you wander through the beautifully decorated mansion\, adorned with festive lights and decorations. Learn about the gilded past of this stunning building and its intriguing stories. This in-person event is a perfect way to get into the holiday spirit and experience the charm of the season. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to explore a piece of history in a whole new light! \nStep into the magic of the season with the International Museum of Surgical Science’s “Gilded History: Holiday Lights Mansion Tour” Tour\, a captivating exploration of the historic Eleanor Countiss House at 1524 N. Lake Shore Drive. \nBathed in the soft glow of candlelight and festive holiday decor\, this later afternoon walking tour will transport you to a bygone era. Uncover the rich history of this elegant 1917 mansion and its original occupants\, Chicago socialite Eleanor Robinson Countiss and her family\, as you wander through its stately rooms. Experience a rare peek into both the grand living quarters and the often-overlooked servant’s spaces. \nThis enchanting journey weaves together tales of architectural splendor\, holiday traditions\, and mysterious whispers from the past. Highlights from the Museum’s permanent collection add layers of intrigue\, blending the charm of an elegant residence with the morbid curiosities housed within the Museum today. \nHighlights include: \n\nA festive candlelit tour of the mansion\, adorned with holiday lights.\nInsights into the architecture\, history\, and ghostly legends of the Countiss residence.\nRare access to the mansion’s servant quarters.\nA complimentary holiday reception with light refreshments following the tour.\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDate: December 21\, 2024\nTime: 3:00pm – 5:00pm. Tour begin promptly at 3:00pm.\nLocation: International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 N. Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL.\nDuration: Approximately 1 hour tour followed by a wine and cheese reception.\n\nAccessibility: This is a walking tour requiring guests to climb four flights of stairs. If you or someone in your party requires special accommodations\, such as elevator or wheelchair access\, please call or email us in advance. \nProceeds from this event support the Museum’s educational and public programming initiatives. \nReserve your spot now and celebrate the season with a journey through history\, holiday lights\, and a touch of mystery. Tickets are limited\, so don’t miss this unforgettable holiday experience!
URL:https://imss.org/program/gilded-history-holiday-lights-mansion-tour/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250118T130000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Kintsugi For Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the new year with new skills!\n\n\nKintsugi Workshop for Beginners\nwith Mami Takahashi\nJanuary 18\, 2025\n11:00am – 1:00pm\n \nKintsugi is a traditional Japanese Urushi (lacquer)-based craft in which gold is used to repair broken ceramics. The practice of Kintsugi highlights the break rather than erasing it and emphasizes that the break is what makes the ceramics more valuable. \nIn this beginner’s workshop\, participants will learn the basic and simplified version of Kintsugi process on a small porcelain plate to understand the fundamentals of this process. All materials including adhesives in the workshop will be food-safe. We will also use an artificial Urushi (the natural resin/glue collected from the lacquer tree) sap for this beginner’s class\, which is safe to touch without allergy reactions. \nPlease note that in the “Kintsugi for Beginners” workshop\, epoxy putty will be used in addition to the ceramic glue. These materials may make the students’ fingers sticky\, and some remnants of epoxy might also stay on their fingers for a few days. Finger covers will be provided for student use\, but often\, that makes working with these materials a bit difficult. \n“Kintsugi is based on the philosophy that breakage and repair are something to celebrate – embracing flaws and imperfections creates a stronger and more beautiful piece of art. Using this as a metaphor for healing ourselves teaches us an important lesson: Sometimes in the process of repairing what feels broken\, we become more unique\, beautiful\, and resilient. Kintsugi can be a way to reframe personal challenges. Reminding us that we’re not victims of our circumstances. Showing us that we can come out on the other side stronger.” — Here is a quote about Kintsugi from Linda Muller\, a certified life coach. \n \n\n\n\nAbout Mami Takahashi: \nMami Takahashi is a Japanese multidisciplinary artist and a scholar working in multiple cities including Chicago and Tokyo. She earned her MFA in Contemporary Studio Practice from Portland State University in 2013 and a BFA in Japanese Painting from Joshibi University of Art and Design in Japan. \nWith ongoing artistic research\, practice\, and teaching\, Takahashi explores different approaches to actualize Japanese aesthetics to enhance cultural perspectives in many U.S. communities. Takahashi also aims to connect Japan and communities in Chicago by teaching traditional and modern art-making techniques.
URL:https://imss.org/program/workshop-kintsugi-for-beginners-4/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T203000
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SUMMARY:Show & Tell for Grown-Ups!: Historically Misinformed Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Let’s have fun & learn something together!\n\n\nShow & Tell for Grown-Ups!\nHistorically Misinformed Medicine\nJanuary 23\, 2025\nShow & Tell for Grown-Ups is a show for sharing niche curiosities. Our goal is to redefine what a night out with friends can mean. Let’s have fun & learn something together! \nAudiences has been asking for it and now we’re so honored & excited to partner with The International Museum of Surgical Science. We’re bringing this Show & Tell edutainment platform to this engaging museum so we can connect with more brilliant people wanting to share their knowledge with others. \nSign Up to Share! You don’t need a PHD to teach us at Show & Tell for Grown-Ups!Presenters can signup online for a 5-minute slot to share something their passionate about. Then we open Q&A with the audience. It’s a night of learning\, laughing\, and meeting other passionate people. We can’t wait to meet you! \nDo you have a passion for historical medical practices that you want to share with an inclusive and engaged audience? Signup to share at Show & Tell for Grown-Ups! \nPresenter signup: https://forms.office.com/r/gfMRYyRR7p \nWhat to learn more about Show & Tell for Grown-Ups? Check out their website www.tellmewhyshow.com or on instagram @tellmewhyitscool_show . \n\n\nAnd don’t forget – $5 discount code with an RSVP on the Pie app
URL:https://imss.org/program/show-tell-for-grown-ups-historically-misinformed-medicine/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132954
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SUMMARY:Shar Coulson: NIGHT SIGHT Gallery Opening
DESCRIPTION:NIGHT SIGHT and “Conquering Heart Disease” a display on the history of Cardiology and Heart Surgery from the IMSS collection.\n\n\nNIGHT SIGHT: Illuminating the Mind’s Eye Through Darkness\nBy Sher Coulson\n \nOpening Reception\nJanuary 31st\, 6:00pm-8:00pmFree with RSVP\n\n\n\nNIGHT SIGHT: Illuminating the Mind’s Eye Through Darkness presents 22 paintings\, on display for the first time\, by Chicago-based artist Shar Coulson\, created in the aftermath of a life-threatening battle with endocarditis. Drawing upon extraordinary “closed-eye visualizations” experienced while heavily sedated in intensive care\, Coulson translates pulsating forms and vivid colors onto paper and linen\, revealing art’s profound capacity to heal. Merging her background in classical figurative realism with an abstract sensibility\, these works stand as both a personal chronicle of recovery and a testament to creativity as medicine for body\, mind\, and spirit. \n \nCelebrating Heart Month 2025: NIGHT SIGHT and “History of the Heart\,” a display on the history of Cardiology and Heart Surgery from the IMSS collection. This exhibition is also supported by the Rush Heart Center for Women. \n\n\n\n“During a life-threatening battle with Endocarditis in 2021\, while heavily sedated in intensive care after open-heart surgery\, I experienced extraordinary ‘Closed-eye Visualizations.’ These temporary pseudo-hallucinations transformed my thoughts into crystallized\, illuminated images against intense darkness. For two remarkable days\, I could direct these visions\, flying through imagined landscapes filled with vibrant color and motion. \n \nWhat remained imprinted in my mind were pulsating shapes in vivid color that brought unexpected calm during a critical time. These memories flowed from mind to paper in the months that followed\, resulting in “Night Sight” – a series of works in waxed and chalk-pastel pencils and acrylic paint on Canson paper.” \n\n\nThrough moments of both struggle and revelation\, art became my medicine. What \nbegan as mysterious visions evolved into a sacred dance between pain and possibility\, \nultimately giving me the courage to embrace a new chapter. I share these works \nhoping others might discover their own creative path to healing. \n \n\n\n\nAbout the Artist:  \nShar Coulson’s paintings explore the idea of perception versus reality. Each exploration reflects her heightened ability to see recognizable organic forms hinting at animals\, figures\, and plant-like references in otherwise abstract patterns. The lush paint application plays with solid contrast and a spectrum of tonal shifts\, resulting in a harmonious balance of expressive energy and lush tranquility. She was formally trained in classical figurative realism\, yet finds her passion runs most profound in the world of abstraction. A successful designer and executive creative director career also deeply informed her sensibility. Shar exhibits both nationally and internationally. She lives and works in the Near West Side Market District of Chicago\, Illinois\, USA.
URL:https://imss.org/program/shar-coulson-night-sight-gallery-opening/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T203000
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SUMMARY:IMSS 3rd Annual Speed Friending
DESCRIPTION:Not feeling Valentine’s Day? Make new friends instead!\n\n\nJoin us at the International Museum of Surgical Science for our 3rd Annual Speed Friending Event! This in-person event is perfect for those looking to expand their social circle and make meaningful connections. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to kick off the new year with a bang! Grab your ticket now and get ready for a night of laughter\, conversation\, and new friendships. \n \nSick of family gatherings? Ready to meet new people—or maybe someone special? \nShake off the post-holiday blues and join us at the International Museum of Surgical Sciencefor Speed Friending\, a fresh twist on the classic Valentine’s event! \n🗓 Date: Friday\, February 13th🕔 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM📍 Location: International Museum of Surgical Science\, Chicago \nSkip the swiping and make real connections in a setting as unique as you are! Meet a mix of interesting people—whether you’re searching for new friends\, a romantic spark\, or both. Share first impressions during structured rounds of speed friending\, then deepen the connection while exploring fascinating medical artifacts and playing conversation-sparking games. \nWhy You’ll Love It: \n\nOur stunning\, historic venue creates the perfect atmosphere for mingling.\nWristbands let you signal what you’re looking for: friendship\, romance\, or both—making it easy to connect comfortably.\nWhen you tell the story of how you met your new favorite person\, it’ll begin at IMSS!\n\nTickets🎟 $25 Early Bird (Until Feb.1)🎟 $35 General Admission🎟 $50 At the Door \nAges 21+ Only (ID required at the door) \nAccessibilityThe museum features a ramp entrance and elevator access. For additional accommodations\, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at info@imss.org. \nFind directions and parking info here: Plan Your Visit \nDon’t miss this chance to meet amazing people in Chicago’s most unconventional venue! Limited tickets are available—reserve yours today! \n\n\n\nThis event is partnered with Chicago’s own Dutchbag Brewery Co. and Sweet Baby Ray’s Catering.
URL:https://imss.org/program/new-years-speed-friending/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T210000
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SUMMARY:Performance: Valentine's Day with Rapt In Plastic
DESCRIPTION:Hidden meanings\, mysterious textures\, and the timeless echoes of the Hall of Immortals await – spend Valentine’s Day with Rapt In Plastic!\n\n\nPerformance: Rapt In Plastic\nFebruary 14\, 2024\n7:00pm – 9:00pm\n\n\nTickets* \n$25 GA Presale \n$15 for Students Presale(Use code STUDENT at checkout\, valid ID will be requested at door) \n$15 for IMSS Members Presale \n(Use code MEMBER at checkout\, valid membership card will be requested at door) \n— \n$30 GA at Door \n$20 Student & IMSS Member at Door \n(Valid Student ID or IMSS Membership card will be requested at door) \n*Please note that tickets are standing room only – please contact us at lisa@imss.org if any ADA accomodations are required. \n\n\nStep into an alternate reality this Valentine’s Day\, February 14th\, as Rapt in Plastic brings their hauntingly beautiful dream-pop to the Hall of Immortals at the International Museum of Surgical Science in Chicago. Beneath the unblinking gazes of medicine’s luminaries—Vesalius\, Curie\, Nightingale—immerse yourself in an evening where art and science collide. \nLike the warped reflections of a vintage medical diagram\, the ethereal tones of Rapt in Plastic will echo through the gilded halls\, weaving Angelo Badalamenti-inspired melodies with whispers of mid-century jazz and the longing heartbeat of deep-sea mysteries. A place where anatomy becomes art and a sunny melody hides something much darker\, this event promises to linger in your mind like a half-remembered dream. \nJoin us for a night where every note resonates with the pulse of life and the shadow of its fragility. Hidden meanings\, mysterious textures\, and the timeless echoes of the Hall of Immortals await. \n\n\nAbout the Band:  \nPlaying ethereal dream-pop that evokes mystery and longing\, Rapt in Plastic takes inspiration from David Lynch\, where a sunny day gives lie to deeper\, hidden meaning and emotion. Musically paying homage to Angelo Badalamenti\, mid-century pop\, and jazz with the beating heart of a whale\, Rapt in Plastic’s unique instrumentation of drums\, acoustic bass\, saxophone\, synth\, vibraphone\, and female vocals will appeal to those with wide listening tastes.
URL:https://imss.org/program/performance-valentines-day-with-rapt-in-plastic/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T210000
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SUMMARY:Performance - Ben LaMar Gay: Provident
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening  with visionary Chicago composer and improviser Ben LaMar Gay!\n\n\nPerformance – Ben LaMar Gay: Provident\nSonic impressions dedicated to the work Dr. Daniel Hale Williams\n\nFebruary 27\, 2025\n7:00-9:00pm\nDoors at 6:00pm \nTickets: \n$10 Student – use code STUDENT at checkout \n(Valid Student ID will be requested at the door) \n$10 IMSS Members Presale – use code IMSSMEMBER at checkout \n(Valid IMSS Membership card will be requested at door) \n$15 GA Presale \n– \n$15 Student & IMSS Members (With valid ID & Membership Card) at Door \n$20 GA at Door \n\n\n\nPhoto: Maren Celest \nHeader Image: Chelsea Ross \n\n\nAbout the Artist:  \nBen LaMar Gay is a multi-freshness composer and improviser who moves sound\, color\, and space components through folkloric filters producing brilliant electro-acoustic collages. An explorer of many mediums who has been called a “visionary musician” by the New York Times\, Gay has found a form of creative expression that begins with improvisation and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. \nWith more than 20 years in vibrant experimental music scenes\, Gay’s talents have earned him residencies globally\, most recently as a Mellon Foundation Archival Fellow\, and he is a member of the Association of the Advancement of Creative Musicians since 2010. Gay is a highly sought-after talent by some of the most influential figures; he’s collaborated with Dorotheé Munyaneza\, Theaster Gates\, Nicole Mitchell\, Tomeka Reid and Mike Reed\, to name a few. \n \nReceiving accolades for a parade of more than seven albums\, his release “Open Arms to Open Us” solidified his place in the firmament of the Chicago Jazz Renaissance and was revered as one of the “Best Albums of 2021” by Washington Post\, Pitchfork\, JazzTimes\, and Digital Berliner. Gay is a beneficiary of the 2018 3Arts Award and the 2019 Worldwide Award from BBC DJ Gilles Peterson. \n \nA worldwide performer\, Gay’s creative projects are embraced by communities in Rwanda\, Brazil\, Italy\, France\, Japan\, Nigeria\, Germany\, Cuba\, and more. He is adopting global visions while remaining true to his roots as a South-Side native of Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \nThis project is supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal assistance listing number\, 21.027 awarded to the International Museum of Surgical Science by the US Treasury through the American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in the amount of $125\,000.00\, representing 83% of total project funding. \nThis project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of SurgicalScience acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
URL:https://imss.org/program/performance-ben-lamar-gay-provident/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T210000
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SUMMARY:Performance: Katinka Kleijn & Caroline Jesalva - Eclipsed Bodies
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a performance exploring female health and identity.\n\n\nPerformance – Katinka Kleijn & Caroline Jesalva – Eclipsed Bodies\n\nMarch 14\, 2025\n7:00-9:00pm\nDoors at 6:30pm– \nMarch 14\, 2025\n7:00-9:00pm\nDoors at 6:30pm \nTickets: \n$10 Student – use code STUDENT at checkout \n(Valid Student ID will be requested at the door) \n$10 IMSS Members Presale – use code IMSSMEMBER at checkout \n(Valid IMSS Membership card will be requested at door) \n$15 GA Presale \n– \n$15 Student & IMSS Members (With valid ID & Membership Card) at Door \n$20 GA at Door \n\n\nEclipsed Bodies is a theatrically devised work for improvised cello\, violin\, and electronics by the intergenerational duo of Caroline Jesalva and Katinka Kleijn. Drawing from post-structuralist theories on female identity\, Eclipsed Bodies explores resisting stereotypical representations of the ‘feminine physique’ through unorthodox performance and parodic identities.   \n\n\n\nAbout the Duo: \nJesalva and Kleijn have carved out a shared practice that continuously morphs their beings\, bodies\, presents\, and pasts—both as women and as string players—into a mix of heavy instrumentalism\, conceptual theater\, and experimental sound worlds. Seemingly tethered to their instruments as extended creative limbs\, both welcome and loaded\, they clearly consider their entire selves as the source of their creative practice. \nAn intergenerational collaboration based in Chicago\, Jesalva/Kleijn will present Eclipsed Bodies at the International Museum of Surgical Science on March 14 and 16\, 2025. The piece is a devised interdisciplinary work that explores post-structuralist theories on female identity and (dis)embodiment in female sexuality and gender. \n– \nCaroline Jesalva is a performing artist\, curator\, and violinist-vocalist who traverses between the worlds of improvisation\, devised theatre and experimental sound. Her musical universe is a vivid collage of Dadaist absurdity\, theatrical whimsy\, raw songwriting\, ecstatic glossolalia\, and the unbridled energy of free improvisation. An adventurous spirit at heart\, she thrives on sharing music in unexpected places and forging electrifying collaborations across disciplines. From composers to puppeteers\, rappers to visual artists\, she weaves a tapestry of creative synergy. Her current projects include the genre-bending bands Banana Acid\, Blind Glass\, and Joygarden\, as well as Music in the Garden\, a vibrant Chicago festival uniting improvisers and visual artists in kaleidoscopic collaboration.  \n– \nHailed by The New York Times as “a player of formidable expressive gifts\,” Katinka Kleijn enjoys a genre-defying\, interdisciplinary career. Classically trained\, she has cultivated an exploratory practice at the intersection of improvisation\, composition\, and collaboration. Much of Kleijn’s work illuminates the cello’s anthropomorphic qualities\, often by placing the instrument in thought-provoking new contexts. Her collaborations with the performance art duo Industry of the Ordinary resulted in the widely publicized Intelligence in the Human-Machine\, a duet between Kleijn’s cello and her own brain waves which Time magazine called “a balancing act for Kleijn’s whole body.” Kleijn presents many of her conceptual projects as co-constructions with the performer(s) or audience\, as in her situation-based composition Forward Echo\, for 11 improvisers (2019)\, performed at Big Ears Festival by Ensemble Dal Niente. A member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and International Contemporary Ensemble\, she presented solo projects at North Carolina Performing Arts\, the Library of Congress\, and the Chicago Humanities Festival. She recorded for the SONY Japan\, Cedille Records and Drag City labels. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \nThis project is supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal assistance listing number\, 21.027 awarded to the International Museum of Surgical Science by the US Treasury through the American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in the amount of $125\,000.00\, representing 83% of total project funding. \nThis project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of SurgicalScience acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
URL:https://imss.org/program/performance-katinka-kleijn-caroline-jesalva-eclipsed-bodies/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Performance: Katinka Kleijn & Caroline Jesalva - Eclipsed Bodies
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a performance exploring female health and identity.\n\n\nPerformance – Katinka Kleijn & Caroline Jesalva – Eclipsed Bodies\n\nMarch 14\, 2025\n7:00-9:00pm\nDoors at 6:30pm– \nMarch 14\, 2025\n7:00-9:00pm\nDoors at 6:30pm \nTickets: \n$10 Student – use code STUDENT at checkout \n(Valid Student ID will be requested at the door) \n$10 IMSS Members Presale – use code IMSSMEMBER at checkout \n(Valid IMSS Membership card will be requested at door) \n$15 GA Presale \n– \n$15 Student & IMSS Members (With valid ID & Membership Card) at Door \n$20 GA at Door \n\n\nEclipsed Bodies is a theatrically devised work for improvised cello\, violin\, and electronics by the intergenerational duo of Caroline Jesalva and Katinka Kleijn. Drawing from post-structuralist theories on female identity\, Eclipsed Bodies explores resisting stereotypical representations of the ‘feminine physique’ through unorthodox performance and parodic identities.   \n\n\n\nAbout the Duo: \nJesalva and Kleijn have carved out a shared practice that continuously morphs their beings\, bodies\, presents\, and pasts—both as women and as string players—into a mix of heavy instrumentalism\, conceptual theater\, and experimental sound worlds. Seemingly tethered to their instruments as extended creative limbs\, both welcome and loaded\, they clearly consider their entire selves as the source of their creative practice. \nAn intergenerational collaboration based in Chicago\, Jesalva/Kleijn will present Eclipsed Bodies at the International Museum of Surgical Science on March 14 and 16\, 2025. The piece is a devised interdisciplinary work that explores post-structuralist theories on female identity and (dis)embodiment in female sexuality and gender. \n– \nCaroline Jesalva is a performing artist\, curator\, and violinist-vocalist who traverses between the worlds of improvisation\, devised theatre and experimental sound. Her musical universe is a vivid collage of Dadaist absurdity\, theatrical whimsy\, raw songwriting\, ecstatic glossolalia\, and the unbridled energy of free improvisation. An adventurous spirit at heart\, she thrives on sharing music in unexpected places and forging electrifying collaborations across disciplines. From composers to puppeteers\, rappers to visual artists\, she weaves a tapestry of creative synergy. Her current projects include the genre-bending bands Banana Acid\, Blind Glass\, and Joygarden\, as well as Music in the Garden\, a vibrant Chicago festival uniting improvisers and visual artists in kaleidoscopic collaboration.  \n– \nHailed by The New York Times as “a player of formidable expressive gifts\,” Katinka Kleijn enjoys a genre-defying\, interdisciplinary career. Classically trained\, she has cultivated an exploratory practice at the intersection of improvisation\, composition\, and collaboration. Much of Kleijn’s work illuminates the cello’s anthropomorphic qualities\, often by placing the instrument in thought-provoking new contexts. Her collaborations with the performance art duo Industry of the Ordinary resulted in the widely publicized Intelligence in the Human-Machine\, a duet between Kleijn’s cello and her own brain waves which Time magazine called “a balancing act for Kleijn’s whole body.” Kleijn presents many of her conceptual projects as co-constructions with the performer(s) or audience\, as in her situation-based composition Forward Echo\, for 11 improvisers (2019)\, performed at Big Ears Festival by Ensemble Dal Niente. A member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and International Contemporary Ensemble\, she presented solo projects at North Carolina Performing Arts\, the Library of Congress\, and the Chicago Humanities Festival. She recorded for the SONY Japan\, Cedille Records and Drag City labels. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \nThis project is supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal assistance listing number\, 21.027 awarded to the International Museum of Surgical Science by the US Treasury through the American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in the amount of $125\,000.00\, representing 83% of total project funding. \nThis project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of SurgicalScience acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
URL:https://imss.org/program/performance-katinka-kleijn-caroline-jesalva-eclipsed-bodies-2/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening: SAMA Biomedical Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a new exhibition by the Student Association of Medical Artists (SAMA) from the University of Illinois Chicago!\n\n\nThe SAMA Biomedical Art Show\n \nOpening Reception\nMarch 21st\, 6:00pm-8:00pmFree with RSVP\n\n\n\nThe SAMA Biomedical Art Show is an exhibition featuring works by members of the Student Association of Medical Artists (SAMA) from the University of Illinois Chicago. This gallery celebrates the unique intersection of biological science\, medicine\, and art\, highlighting the essential role of biomedical visualization in education\, communication\, and discovery. \nFrom traditional illustrations to digital graphics\, 3D animations\, and beyond\, biomedical artists translate complex scientific concepts into engaging\, accessible visuals. As both storytellers and communicators\, they craft compelling narratives that clarify intricate medical information\, making it easier to understand for diverse audiences. Their work bridges the gap between healthcare professionals and the public\, transforming data and discoveries into visuals that inform\, inspire\, and educate. By collaborating with scientists\, healthcare providers\, and patients\, biomedical artists illuminate lesser-known\, underrepresented\, and emerging areas of biological science. \nGrounded in principles of diversity\, inclusion\, and ethics\, biomedical visualization is more than just an artistic endeavor—it is a tool for education\, inspiration\, and exploration in an increasingly digital world. The wide range of media on display reflects the ever-evolving landscape of scientific and medical education. \nUltimately\, this exhibition invites viewers to discover the multidisciplinary field of biomedical visualization and appreciate its profound impact in making science both educational and equitable. \n\n\nArtists:  \nAdam Kessler\, Alex Dimeff\, Anna Waddell\, Amanda Dazo\, Ashley Yuhm\, Bren Alford\, Chelsey Crile\, Chloe Best\, Court Johnson\, Elizabeth Eleni Perakes\, Emma Geis\, Fabianna Morell\, Hanie Jaffery\, Hannah Hurst\, Hayley D’Alessandro\, Isabella Bushko\, Janejira Nasaree\, Joanna Wiedl\, Jordan Aranda\, Juliana Bozeman\, Kassandra Baker\, Katherine Khuu\, Liana Lanford\, Madison Taylor\, Marco Moreno\, Mckenzie Dulmes\, Melinda Thompson\, Michelle Soltys\, Nimisha Antony\, Sam Kobel\, Terri Schlessinger\, Vivian Zhuang\, Yuming Wang \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of SurgicalScience acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
URL:https://imss.org/program/gallery-opening-sama-biomedical-art-show/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250324T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T150000
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SUMMARY:Spring Break STEM Camp at IMSS
DESCRIPTION:Join our kids camp for a fun-filled Spring Break at IMSS learning about Science and Medicine!\n\n\nSpring Break Camp at IMSS \nUnleash your creativity in our Science Lab! Master essential medical skills that blend art\, engineering\, and innovation. From robotic surgical simulators to scientific medicine tools and models\, we have everything you need to kick-start an exciting spring of discovery and creation. \n \nMonday\, March 24 – Friday\, March 28\, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. \n$500 per camper ($450 for IMSS members) \nAfter Camp (3–4 p.m.) available: +$100 per camper \nGrades 2 – 7 \nLunch not provided / Snacks provided \n \n\n\n\nGoals\nEncourage Curiosity and Creativity \n~Spark children’s innate curiosity in science\, anatomy\, and technology. \n~Inspire creative problem-solving through hands-on experiments and activities. \nIntroduce Foundational Medical and Engineering Concepts \n~Provide interactive experiences with surgical tools\, models\, and medical instruments. \n~Offer an accessible introduction to emerging fields such as robotics and biomedical engineering. \nFoster Collaboration and Teamwork \n~Engage children in group projects where they can learn from each other. \n~Develop communication and interpersonal skills in a supportive\, collaborative environment. \nPromote Awareness of Health and Wellness \n~Teach the importance of basic health practices and personal well-being. \n~Connect medical science to everyday life and healthy habits. \n \n\n\n\nAge Range\nDesigned for students age 7-13 (flexible based on maturity and interest level) \n \nDuration and Schedule\nOne-week camp (Monday–Friday) during spring break. \nEach day runs from 9:00am to 3:00pm\, with breaks for lunch and snacks. \n \nClass Size and Staffing\nTarget group size of 15–20 participants to ensure individualized attention. \nCamp activities led by museum educators\, assisted by volunteers and medical/engineering student mentors. \n \nActivities and Resources\nHands-on labs with models of organs\, robotic surgical simulators\, 3D printing demonstrations\, and more. \nSafety-focused environment with child-friendly medical kits\, protective equipment\, and supervised tool usage. \nTake-home materials (e.g.\, small models or DIY kits) to reinforce learning beyond camp hours. \n \nFacilities\nAccess to a well-ventilated\, safe classroom space within the museum. \nAdditional classroom space for group discussions\, project setups\, and presentations. \nEasy-to-use audio/visual equipment for interactive lessons and demonstrations. \n \n\n\n\nMilestones\nDay 1 – Orientation and Exploration\nWelcome & Icebreakers: Introduce participants and set group expectations. \nMuseum Tour: Explore surgical exhibits to provide historical context and spark initial excitement. \nBasic Medical Skills: Learn about hygiene\, basic anatomy\, and the concept of sterile environments. \nDay 2 – Hands-On Anatomy & Model Building\nAnatomical Explorations: Use models and diagrams to identify major organs. \nInteractive Workshop: Assemble or paint anatomical models (e.g.\, skeletal hand\, organ puzzle). \nProject Setup: Form small groups for the week’s core project (e.g.\, designing a prototype surgical tool). \nDay 3 – Robotics and Engineering Concepts\nIntroduction to Robotics in Medicine: Demonstrate robotic surgical simulators and discuss how they’re used. \nEngineering Challenge: Start building simple robotic arms or “prototype instruments” using basic mechanics. \nIdea Sharing: Groups present initial progress and brainstorm improvements. \nDay 4 – Innovation in Action\n3D Printing Demos: Show how biomedical engineers design tools and implants. \nCreative Lab Time: Continue working on robotic/engineering prototypes with museum educators’ guidance. \nKid-Friendly Medical Simulation: Practice safe\, simulated “surgeries” or procedures to understand teamwork\, precision\, and focus. \nDay 5 – Showcase and Celebration\nFinal Project Presentations: Each group demonstrates their prototype or shares key learnings. \nReflection & Awards: Highlight individual and team achievements\, distribute participation certificates\, and celebrate new skills. \nClosing Ceremony: Encourage kids to pursue future interests in STEM and medicine.
URL:https://imss.org/program/spring-break-stem-camp-at-imss/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T203000
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CREATED:20250213T200531Z
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SUMMARY:Show & Tell for Grown-Ups!: Women in Historical Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Let’s have fun & learn something together!\n\n\nShow & Tell for Grown-Ups!\nWomen In Historical Medicine\nMarch 27\, 2025\nShow & Tell for Grown-Ups is a show for sharing niche curiosities. Our goal is to redefine what a night out with friends can mean. Let’s have fun & learn something together! \nAudiences has been asking for it and now we’re so honored & excited to partner with The International Museum of Surgical Science. We’re bringing this Show & Tell edutainment platform to this engaging museum so we can connect with more brilliant people wanting to share their knowledge with others. \nSign Up to Share! You don’t need a PHD to teach us at Show & Tell for Grown-Ups!Presenters can signup online for a 5-minute slot to share something their passionate about. Then we open Q&A with the audience. It’s a night of learning\, laughing\, and meeting other passionate people. We can’t wait to meet you! \nDo you have a passion for historical medical practices that you want to share with an inclusive and engaged audience? Signup to share at Show & Tell for Grown-Ups! \nPresenter signup: https://forms.office.com/r/gfMRYyRR7p \nWhat to learn more about Show & Tell for Grown-Ups? Check out their website www.tellmewhyshow.com or on instagram @tellmewhyitscool_show . \n \nPlease note that email may be shared with the event organizer.  \n\n\nAnd don’t forget – $5 discount code with an RSVP on the Pie app
URL:https://imss.org/program/show-tell-for-grown-ups-women-in-historical-medicine/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T200000
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SUMMARY:Anke Loh: RenaisSENSES Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exhibit by artist Anke Loh\, featuring touch-sensitive textiles in the form of pillows and wall hangings!\n\n\nRenaisSENSES: HEALING THROUGH TOUCH\nBy Anke Loh\n \nOpening Reception\nMarch 28th\, 6:00pm-8:00pmFree with RSVP\n\n\n\nHeader photo credit: Michaela Kasdorf for Anke Loh \n\n\nJoin us for the Opening of Anke Loh’s RenaisSENSES: HEALING THROUGH TOUCH at Chicago’s International Museum of Surgical Science. The culmination of her 2024 Artist Residency at the museum\, Loh’s research into the healing practices of Western\, Eastern\, and Indigenous cultures informed her latest body of work. She developed new methods to help alleviate pain with touch-sensitive textiles in the form of pillows and wall hangings. The artist’s interactive textile installations throughout the museum’s permanent exhibition space\, trigger sound recordings and moving imagery when touched. Created with the aim of nurturing intergenerational bonds and healthy connections within communities\, her aim is to foster a more nuanced understanding of our five senses. \n\n\n\nAbout the Artist:  \nAnke Loh embraces technology as another way of communicating with the body and its environment. With a background in fashion design\, she focuses on textile development and wearable technology\, aligning with society and craft. Her collections have been featured in international runway shows and exhibitions including New York Fashion Week\, The Centre Pompidou in Paris\, Japan’s Osaka Collection Show\, and the Museum of Science and Industry of Chicago. Her artistic projects\, including INTERKNIT and Dressing Light\, have attracted international media coverage and recognition\, including being honored as a Laureate at the Festival International des Arts et de la Môde in Hyères\, France. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://imss.org/program/anke-loh-renaissenses-gallery-opening/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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