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SUMMARY:Performance: Alex Koi & Kirin McElwain with D. Jean-Baptiste & Anna Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening blending musical poetry\, composition and improvisation!\n\n\nAlex Koi & Kirin McElwain with D. Jean-Baptiste & Anna Johnson\nSeptember 5\, 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\nDuo Alex Koi x Kirin McElwain perform original music for voice\, cello\, electronics and modular synthesizer. Hailing from the New York avant-garde music scene\, their music floats between musical poetry\, composition and improvisation. They’ve performed with the likes of Trevor Dunn \, This Will Destroy You\, Shara Nova\, and Post Malone to name a few. \nHaving just recorded their debut album “Wake” in NYC with engineer Randall Dunn \, this evening performance hosted by IMSS marks the project’s first engagement in Chicago. They will be joined by Chicago’s own experimental musicians Anna Johnson and D. Jean-Baptiste\, each performing a set of original music. \n\n\n\nDuo Alex Koi x Kirin McElwain perform original music for voice\, cello and modular synthesizer. Hailing from the New York avant-garde music scene\, their music floats between musical poetry\, composition and improvisation. For fans of Laurie Anderson\, Arthur Russell\, and Meredith Monk. \n\n\n\nD Jean-Baptiste is an electro-acoustic musician blending samples\, structured songwriting\, and improvisation cohesively and intentionally. \n\n\n\nAnna Johnson’s hypnotic\, devotional sonic landscapes are drawn from explorations of voice and electroacoustic instrumentation. Her sound weaves medieval-influenced vocal melodies\, chants\, and choral layering with synthesizer atmospheres\, heavy drone textures\, and forays into experimental pop. She relies on improvisation\, with a meandering\, fluid sense of embodied time.
URL:https://imss.org/program/performance-alex-koi-kirin-mcelwain-with-d-jean-baptiste-anna-johnson/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Kintsugi For Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introductory Kintsugi workshop led by Mami Takahashi!\n\n\nKintsugi Workshop for Beginners\nwith Mami Takahashi\nSeptember 7\, 2025\n2:30pm – 4:30pm\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-9/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Show & Tell for Grown-Ups!: Historical Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Let’s have fun & learn something together!\n\n\nShow & Tell for Grown-Ups! Historical Medicine\nSeptember 12\, 2025\nDoors at 6:30pm – come early\, explore the Museum! \nShow at 7:00pm\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! Audiences 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! Do 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 .
URL:https://imss.org/program/show-tell-for-grown-ups-historical-medicine/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Performance: Refining The Third Ear - Night 2
DESCRIPTION:A series of concerts exploring the third ear and other psychoacoustic phantasmagoria.\n\n\nRefining The Third Ear – Night 2\nSeptember 18\, 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\nOrganized by Itsï Ramirez and Bret Schneider \n \nA series of concerts exploring the third ear and other psychoacoustic phantasmagoria. \n \nOver four concerts artists premier third ear music — music which emphasizes the listening faculty as an active instrument. The late composer Maryanne Amacher appropriated the term third ear to describe a music that expands the latent perceptual capabilities of the ear\, composing music that transforms the ear itself into a sound-producing\, neurophonic instrument. Such music is a projection of new aesthetic forms\, a virtuality that anticipates the augmentation of both the creative and listening process. If Amacher’s ambitious work was to make the third ear\, we ask what it would mean to refine the third ear\, to compose music for and with it. We aim to explore how we apperceive musical material\, and the ways in which new harmonic experiences can cultivate new emotions and stimulate the imagination.  \n \nHeard melodies are sweet\, but those unheard \n    Are sweeter; therefore\, ye soft pipes\, play on; \nNot to the sensual ear\, but\, more endear’d\, \n    Pipe to the spirit ditties of no tone: \nFair youth\, beneath the trees\, thou canst not leave \n    Thy song\, nor ever can those trees be bare \n– Keats \nFurther reading:  \nGroundwork for a Study of Maryanne Amacher \nLa Monte Young’s Orphic Revolution \nInterview with Michael Harrison \n \n\n\nSeptember 18th Program: \nLula Asplund — Essence of Clover \nItsï Ramirez — Language of Comets \nBret Schneider — Nude Music \n\n\n\nLula Asplund is an experimental composer and Chicago-based sound artist. Her work invokes voice as object and atmosphere—dislocated\, refracted\, tactile. Using spectral play\, vocal manipulation\, and fragmented sound poetry\, she enters the nonlinear logic of dream and memory. Asplund has a BFA from Mills College and has performed at Center for New Music and Audio Technologies\, The Lab SF\, CalArts\, Elastic Arts\, Bohemian National Cemetery\, and Experimental Sound Studio.  \n \n\n\n\nItsï Ramirez is a Chicago based musician. Stepping out of the naturalized preoccupation with sound as sound\, she takes on the project of recovering a new music that has been forgotten. \n\n\n\nBret Schneider is a composer\, essayist\, and poet. For the first quarter of the 21st century\, Schneider has attempted to synthesize the outer limits of third ear music with modern beauty. Via novel formal experiments\, his music cultivates dreamspace and reverie. Recent works include live-composing to a just-intoned player piano. Schneider is also a co-founder of Caesura Magazine. \n \n@bret_fall
URL:https://imss.org/program/performance-refining-the-third-ear-night-2/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Artist Panel: Refining The Third Ear
DESCRIPTION:A series of concerts and talks exploring the third ear and other psychoacoustic phantasmagoria.\n\n\nRefining The Third Ear – Artist Panel\nSeptember 20\, 2025\n1:00-3:00pm\nDoors at 12:30pm \nTickets: \n$10 Student – use code STUDENT at checkout \n(Valid Student ID will be requested at the door) \n$15 GA \nFree for IMSS Members  \nTickets include Museum admission \n\n\nOrganized by Itsï Ramirez and Bret Schneider \n \nA discussion between musicians Bret Schneider\, Itsï Ramirez\, and Lula Asplund on the history of avant-garde art and music\, and the unfinished task of creating and developing music for the Third Ear. Together they will discuss what the 21st-century music maker’s relationship is to this history and its forms\, its failures\, and its lingering demands. \n \nOver four concerts artists premier third ear music — music which emphasizes the listening faculty as an active instrument. The late composer Maryanne Amacher appropriated the term third ear to describe a music that expands the latent perceptual capabilities of the ear\, composing music that transforms the ear itself into a sound-producing\, neurophonic instrument. Such music is a projection of new aesthetic forms\, a virtuality that anticipates the augmentation of both the creative and listening process. If Amacher’s ambitious work was to make the third ear\, we ask what it would mean to refine the third ear\, to compose music for and with it. We aim to explore how we apperceive musical material\, and the ways in which new harmonic experiences can cultivate new emotions and stimulate the imagination. \n \nHeard melodies are sweet\, but those unheard \nAre sweeter; therefore\, ye soft pipes\, play on; \nNot to the sensual ear\, but\, more endear’d\, \nPipe to the spirit ditties of no tone: \nFair youth\, beneath the trees\, thou canst not leave \nThy song\, nor ever can those trees be bare \n– Keats \nFurther reading: \nGroundwork for a Study of Maryanne Amacher \nLa Monte Young’s Orphic Revolution \nInterview with Michael Harrison \n \n\n\n\nLula Asplund is an experimental composer and Chicago-based sound artist. Her work invokes voice as object and atmosphere—dislocated\, refracted\, tactile. Using spectral play\, vocal manipulation\, and fragmented sound poetry\, she enters the nonlinear logic of dream and memory. Asplund has a BFA from Mills College and has performed at Center for New Music and Audio Technologies\, The Lab SF\, CalArts\, Elastic Arts\, Bohemian National Cemetery\, and Experimental Sound Studio.  \n \n\n\n\nItsï Ramirez is a Chicago based musician. Stepping out of the naturalized preoccupation with sound as sound\, she takes on the project of recovering a new music that has been forgotten. \n\n\n\nBret Schneider is a composer\, essayist\, and poet. For the first quarter of the 21st century\, Schneider has attempted to synthesize the outer limits of third ear music with modern beauty. Via novel formal experiments\, his music cultivates dreamspace and reverie. Recent works include live-composing to a just-intoned player piano. Schneider is also a co-founder of Caesura Magazine. \n \n@bret_fall
URL:https://imss.org/program/artist-panel-refining-the-third-ear/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:From the Battlefield to the Operating Theater
DESCRIPTION:Trace the pioneers\, patients\, and drama behind modern plastic surgery—where war\, courage\, and innovation reshaped medicine and humanity.\n\n\nLecture:\n \nFrom the Battlefield to the Operating Theater: How Plastic Surgery Emerged from the Great Wars\nPravin K. Patel. MD FACS \n \n6:00pm-8:00pm\nFree with RSVP\n \n\n\nBehind every breakthrough in plastic surgery lies a story. This lecture brings to life the extraordinary cast of characters who turned the chaos of war into the dawn of modern reconstructive plastic surgery. Set against the backdrop of the Great Wars\, the “theater” took on many meanings: a battlefield of destruction\, an operating theater of innovation\, and a dramatic stage where courage\, compassion\, and creativity played leading roles. From visionary surgeons to the wounded soldiers who became both patients and pioneers\, we explore how these real-life actors transformed suffering into science\, and laid the foundation for a field that continues to restore form\, function—and humanity. \n\n\n\nPravin K. Patel. MD FACS is the Mimis N. Cohen Professor of Surgery\, Chief of the Division of Plastic\, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery\, and Director of the Craniofacial Center at the University of Illinois\, Chicago. Trained in physics\, engineering\, and medicine\, he brings a unique perspective to the art and science of reconstructive surgery of the face. A lifelong lover of history\, Dr. Patel is especially drawn to the story of how modern plastic surgery was born from the devastation of the Great Wars. His talk\, From the Battlefield to the Operating Theater\, gives voice to the exhibit The Artistry of Plastic Surgery—tracing how courage\, compassion\, and creativity transformed wartime suffering into a legacy of restoring both form and humanity.
URL:https://imss.org/program/from-the-battlefield-to-the-operating-theater/
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:20250926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T230000
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SUMMARY:Lake Shore Serenade - Windy City Strut
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the weekend’s festivities with an evening of cocktails and jazz with Dandy Wellington!\n\n\nLake Shore Serenade – Windy City StrutWith Dandy Wellington\nSeptember 26\, 2025\n \nJoin us at the International Museum of Surgical Science for a dazzling 3-day celebration with Dandy Wellington!This special weekend event brings together cocktails\, conversations\, concerts\, and more—all inspired by the rich history of IMSS’s iconic 1917 Lakefront mansion. \nStep back in time with vintage-inspired museum tours\, panel discussions on the vintage lifestyle\, and live performances blending the vibrant sounds of 1920s Chicago and Harlem jazz. \n🎟️ Friday\, 6:00 PM – VIP Kickoff TourBe part of an exclusive evening—only 50 tickets available! Enjoy a private guided tour of the Museum’s historic home\, paired with drinks and early access to the night’s festivities. Your VIP ticket includes refreshments and four drink tickets. \n🎷 Friday\, 7:00 PM – Live Jazz with Dandy Wellington & His Red Hot BoysSettle in for an unforgettable evening of music as Dandy Wellington and his Red Hot Boys bring the magic of Harlem and Chicago jazz to life. Intimate arrangements\, vintage style\, and roaring ’20s spirit fill the Museum’s halls in this one-night-only performance. \n \n\n\n\nFriday Tickets\n6:00pm-7:00pm-Friday VIP Tour & Pour at 1524 – $45 add-onLimited spots available! \n7:00pm-11:00pm-Friday Lakeshore Serenade Early Bird – $50 (Until July 1st) \n-Friday Lakeshore Serenade Presale – $65 \n\n\n\n\nAbout Dandy – Presenter\, Moderator\, Panelist: \nFor over 15 years\, Dandy Wellington has captivated audiences and facilitated meaningful conversations from behind the microphone. Whether hosting corporate events for AirBnB and Connecticut Children’s Medical Center\, moderating panel discussions on the RMs Queen Mary II\, or conducting one-on-one interviews with Dita Von Teese and Paula Sutton at Goodwood Revival\, Dandy brings an authentic and seasoned approach that fosters deep connections with guests and enhances the integrity of events. \nAs an emcee\, Dandy Wellington has\, since 2009\, been the voice of corporate gatherings\, weddings\, vintage and variety events at breathtaking venues such as The Beaker Palm Beach\, The Rainbow Room\, The Beverly Hills Hotel\, Grand Hotel Tremezzo in Lake Como\, Italy and more. His clients include but are not limited to Elan Artists\, The Plaza Hotel\, The Great Gatsby Party\, Scarlet Entertainment\, The Galveston Historic Foundation\, Prohibition Productions\, Dances of Vice\, The Champagne Riot\, The 1940s Ball\, and The Soapbox Presents. \nAs a panelist and interviewer\, Dandy has engaged in discussions with academics\, historians\, stylists and influencers – including Shantrelle P. Lewis\, Monica L. Miller\, Ph.D.\, Douglas Jones\, Ph.D.\, Justin J\, Natty Adams\, Jessica Kellgren-Fozard\, Raissa Bretana\, Quentin Thrash and Alphonso McClendon – at venues such as the National Museum of African Art\, Smithsonian Institution; and the Fashion Institute of Technology \n\n\nOUR EVENT PARTNERS
URL:https://imss.org/program/windy-city-stomp-lakeshore-serenade/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events
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SUMMARY:Vintage Lifestyle Panel - Windy City Strut
DESCRIPTION:Join Dandy Wellington and friends for a panel to discuss fashion\, style\, and history\, followed by Audience\nQ & A.\n\n\nVintage Lifestyle Panel – Windy City Strut\nWith Dandy Wellington\nPanel Presentation\nSeptember 26\, 2025\n\n\n\n🎩 A Weekend with Dandy Wellington at IMSSThe International Museum of Surgical Science is thrilled to welcome Dandy Wellington for a 3-day celebration of vintage culture\, music\, and style! \nInspired by the rich history of our 1917 Lakefront mansion\, the weekend will feature guided museum tours\, conversations on the vintage lifestyle\, and live performances that blend the glamour of the Gilded Age with the electric sounds of 1920s Chicago and Harlem jazz. Expect cocktails\, curated style\, and unforgettable moments throughout this immersive experience. \n\n\n🧵 Saturday\, 3:00 PM – Vintage Lifestyle PanelJoin Dandy Wellington in conversation with vintage lifestyle influencers from Chicago and across the U.S. as they explore fashion\, style\, and history through a contemporary lens. This lively panel discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A. \n🎟️ Tickets are $25 and include Museum admission.Duration: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM \n\n\n\nAbout Dandy – Presenter\, Moderator\, Panelist: \nFor over 15 years\, Dandy Wellington has captivated audiences and facilitated meaningful conversations from behind the microphone. Whether hosting corporate events for AirBnB and Connecticut Children’s Medical Center\, moderating panel discussions on the RMs Queen Mary II\, or conducting one-on-one interviews with Dita Von Teese and Paula Sutton at Goodwood Revival\, Dandy brings an authentic and seasoned approach that fosters deep connections with guests and enhances the integrity of events. \nAs an emcee\, Dandy Wellington has\, since 2009\, been the voice of corporate gatherings\, weddings\, vintage and variety events at breathtaking venues such as The Beaker Palm Beach\, The Rainbow Room\, The Beverly Hills Hotel\, Grand Hotel Tremezzo in Lake Como\, Italy and more. His clients include but are not limited to Elan Artists\, The Plaza Hotel\, The Great Gatsby Party\, Scarlet Entertainment\, The Galveston Historic Foundation\, Prohibition Productions\, Dances of Vice\, The Champagne Riot\, The 1940s Ball\, and The Soapbox Presents. \nAs a panelist and interviewer\, Dandy has engaged in discussions with academics\, historians\, stylists and influencers – including Shantrelle P. Lewis\, Monica L. Miller\, Ph.D.\, Douglas Jones\, Ph.D.\, Justin J\, Natty Adams\, Jessica Kellgren-Fozard\, Raissa Bretana\, Quentin Thrash and Alphonso McClendon – at venues such as the National Museum of African Art\, Smithsonian Institution; and the Fashion Institute of Technology
URL:https://imss.org/program/windy-city-stomp-vintage-lifestyle-panel/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Talk,Concerts,Events
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SUMMARY:Windy City Strut
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an end-of-summer bash not soon to be forgot with Dandy Wellington and his band!\n\n\nWindy City Strut\nWith Dandy Wellington\nSeptember 27\, 20257:00pm-11:00pm\nDoors at 7:00pm\n\n\n\n\n🎩 🎶 The International Museum of Surgical Science proudly presents a three-day celebration with Dandy Wellington and his band—featuring cocktails\, conversations\, concerts\, and more! \nSet against the backdrop of our historic Lakefront mansion\, the weekend highlights the music and style of the Gilded Age with vintage-inspired tours\, panels on classic fashion and lifestyle\, and performances that channel the vibrant sounds of 1920s Chicago and Harlem jazz. \n🕺 Saturday Night Highlights:Join us at 7:00 PM for a spirited evening of live music\, dancing\, food\, and drinks with the iconic Dandy Wellington and his band. Enjoy an unforgettable night of vintage glamour in one of Chicago’s most unique historic settings. \n🎟️ Tickets:General admission includes entry to the event\, refreshments\, and four complimentary drink tickets. Space is limited—advance purchase is strongly recommended! \n\n\nTickets:\n7:00pm-11:00pm \n\nThe Dandy Wellington Band\, Early-Bird (Ends August 1st) – $95\nThe Dandy Wellington Band\, Presale – $115\nThe Dandy Wellington Band\, GA (at Door) – $125\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Dandy – Presenter\, Moderator\, Panelist:  \nFor over 15 years\, Dandy Wellington has captivated audiences and facilitated meaningful conversations from behind the microphone. Whether hosting corporate events for AirBnB and Connecticut Children’s Medical Center\, moderating panel discussions on the RMs Queen Mary II\, or conducting one-on-one interviews with Dita Von Teese and Paula Sutton at Goodwood Revival\, Dandy brings an authentic and seasoned approach that fosters deep connections with guests and enhances the integrity of events. \nAs an emcee\, Dandy Wellington has\, since 2009\, been the voice of corporate gatherings\, weddings\, vintage and variety events at breathtaking venues such as The Beaker Palm Beach\, The Rainbow Room\, The Beverly Hills Hotel\, Grand Hotel Tremezzo in Lake Como\, Italy and more. His clients include but are not limited to Elan Artists\, The Plaza Hotel\, The Great Gatsby Party\, Scarlet Entertainment\, The Galveston Historic Foundation\, Prohibition Productions\, Dances of Vice\, The Champagne Riot\, The 1940s Ball\, and The Soapbox Presents. \nAs a panelist and interviewer\, Dandy has engaged in discussions with academics\, historians\, stylists and influencers – including Shantrelle P. Lewis\, Monica L. Miller\, Ph.D.\, Douglas Jones\, Ph.D.\, Justin J\, Natty Adams\, Jessica Kellgren-Fozard\, Raissa Bretana\, Quentin Thrash and Alphonso McClendon – at venues such as the National Museum of African Art\, Smithsonian Institution; and the Fashion Institute of Technology \n \n\n\nOUR EVENT PARTNERS
URL:https://imss.org/program/windy-city-stomp/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events
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SUMMARY:Performance: Refining The Third Ear - Night 3
DESCRIPTION:A series of concerts exploring the third ear and other psychoacoustic phantasmagoria.\n\n\nRefining The Third Ear – Night 3\nOctober 2\, 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\nOrganized by Itsï Ramirez and Bret Schneider \n \nA series of concerts exploring the third ear and other psychoacoustic phantasmagoria. \n \nOver four concerts artists premier third ear music — music which emphasizes the listening faculty as an active instrument. The late composer Maryanne Amacher appropriated the term third ear to describe a music that expands the latent perceptual capabilities of the ear\, composing music that transforms the ear itself into a sound-producing\, neurophonic instrument. Such music is a projection of new aesthetic forms\, a virtuality that anticipates the augmentation of both the creative and listening process. If Amacher’s ambitious work was to make the third ear\, we ask what it would mean to refine the third ear\, to compose music for and with it. We aim to explore how we apperceive musical material\, and the ways in which new harmonic experiences can cultivate new emotions and stimulate the imagination. \n \nHeard melodies are sweet\, but those unheard \nAre sweeter; therefore\, ye soft pipes\, play on; \nNot to the sensual ear\, but\, more endear’d\, \nPipe to the spirit ditties of no tone: \nFair youth\, beneath the trees\, thou canst not leave \nThy song\, nor ever can those trees be bare \n– Keats \nFurther reading: \nGroundwork for a Study of Maryanne Amacher \nLa Monte Young’s Orphic Revolution \nInterview with Michael Harrison \n \n\n\nOctober 2nd Program: \nBill Dietz — They were astonished at us when we told them that we did not eat our enemies\, but you’re just hot and you’re walking \nItsï Ramirez & Bret Schneider — Square Wave Piece #1 \nMicah Schippa-Wildfong — Music for Assembly \n\n\n\nItsï Ramirez is a Chicago based musician. Stepping out of the naturalized preoccupation with sound as sound\, she takes on the project of recovering a new music that has been forgotten. \n\n\n\nBret Schneider is a composer\, essayist\, and poet. For the first quarter of the 21st century\, Schneider has attempted to synthesize the outer limits of third ear music with modern beauty. Via novel formal experiments\, his music cultivates dreamspace and reverie. Recent works include live-composing to a just-intoned player piano. Schneider is also a co-founder of Caesura Magazine. \n \n@bret_fall \n \n\n\n\nMicah Schippa-Wildfong is an artist\, writer\, and musician based in Chicago\, US. They have recently shown with Triangolo IT\, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago\, Benny’s Video NY\, and Pech AT. \n\n\n\nBill Dietz is a composer and writer\, born in Arizona. His work on genealogies of reception and the “political aesthetics of listening” is often presented in festivals\, museums\, and academic journals\, but also in apartment buildings\, magazines\, and on public streets. Alongside his artistic work\, he has served as artistic director of Ensemble Zwischentöne (2006-2014) and of Overtoon – Platform for Sound Practitioners (2022-2025). He has published two books of listening scores: one on his Tutorial Diversions series\, for home performance (Eight Tutorial Diversions\, 2009–2014\, 2015); and the other\, made up of “concert pieces\,” based on historical and contemporary audience behavior (L’école de la claque\, 2017). In 2013\, he co-founded Ear│Wave│Event with Woody Sullender. With Amy Cimini\, he co-edited Maryanne Amacher: Selected Writings and Interviews (2020)\, and he is co-author\, with Kerstin Stakemeier\, of Universal Receptivity (2021). He has been co-chair Bard MFA’s Music/Sound discipline since 2012.
URL:https://imss.org/program/performance-refining-the-third-ear-night-3/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Film Screening and Special Guest: Tom Palazzolo and Surrealism in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a mind-bending film screening with Tom Palazzolo exploring the surreal side of Chicago\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science and Luis Buñuel Film Institute Present “Surrealism in Chicago: The Films of Tom Palazzolo” \nOctober 8th\, 7:00pm-9:00pm \nDoors: 6:00pm \n \nTickets: \n$15 GA Presale \n$10 Student Presale (Use code STUDENT at checkout) \n$10 IMSS Member Presale (Use code IMSSMEMBER at checkout) \n— \n$20 at Door \n$15 Student at Door \n$15 IMSS Member at Door \n\n\nJoin us on October 8\, 2025\, at the International Museum of Surgical Science (IMSS) for a unique conversation with local artist Andy Somma about the surrealist films of Tom Palazzolo. Discover the creative process behind Palazzolo’s work\, featuring films that showcase his ability to capture the absurdities of Midwestern life. \nThe evening will end with a film tribute to the legacy of Luis Buñuel. \nFormat: Digital \nDirector Tom Palazzolo in attendance. \n \nProgram 1 at 7:00 PM \nBride Stripped Bare (Bride Unveiled)\, Dir. Tom Palazzolo (1967\, color\, sound\, 14 mins) \nPalazzolo’s cameras are there as Mayor Richard Daley reveals the Picasso gifted to the city from the famed artist. Nicknamed “the Bride” and bad mouthed almost universally upon its unveiling\, we get some of that social commentary here\, as well as lots of souvenirs. \nO\, Dir. Tom Palazzolo (1967\, color\, sound\, 12 mins) \nFrom the “Chicago-Scope: The Films of Tom Palazzolo\, 1967–1976” catalogue: “One of Tom Palazzolo’s first films\, this inspired in part by René Clair’s 1924 film starring Francis Picabia\, Entr’acte. O’s use of double exposure\, free association and improvisation\, chiaroscuro\, and a nonsensical “musique concrète” soundtrack pay homage to these masters of Dada and Surrealism.” \nThe Tattooed Lady of Riverview\, Dir. Tom Palazzolo (1967\, color\, sound\, 15 mins) \nTom Palazzolo documents “The Tattooed Lady of Riverview\,” part of the freak show in the waning days of Chicago’s Riverview amusement park. \nTRT = 41 mins \n \nProgram 2 at 8:00 PM \nA Conversation between Director Tom Palazzolo and artist Andy Somma. Questions and commentary welcome from the audience. (30 min) \nLuis Buñuel Film Tribute (15 min) \n\n\n\nThe Luis Buñuel Film Institute aims to be the seminal resource for the film and writing\, research\, knowledge and scholarship on Buñuel’s life and work. \n \nThis program is presented in connection with the retrospective exhibition\, “Buñuel: Master of Dreams\,” on view at the International Museum of Surgical Science through February 22\, 2026. \n \n\n\n\n\nTom Palazzolo (1937- ) was born in St. Louis\, Missouri in 1937 to Helen (née McEneny) and Benjamin “Teenie” Palazzolo. He spent two years at the John and Mable Ringling School of Art in Sarasota\, Florida. His interest in painting led him to move to Chicago in 1960 and begin studying at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago\, where he also studied photography with Kenneth Josephson. Ken encouraged Tom’s interest in filmmaking\, and Tom was given use of a Bell and Howell 16mm camera that had been donated to the department by a veteran WWII cameraman. Tom’s first films were completed shortly after his graduation with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in photography in 1965. At this time\, he also began teaching art and photography at Richard J. Daley College.In the 1960s\, Tom was associated with a group of “underground” filmmakers and in 1968 had a one-person film show at MoMA. That same year he married fellow artist Marcia Daehn. In 1969\, Jonas Mekas commented in The Village Voice that Palazzolo’s films were close to the work of Bruce Baillie in terms of their sensitivity and human compassion. Tom was hired in 1969 by the US Information Agency (USIA) to show and discuss American independent films in the Middle East.Tom has continued making and showing documentary films right up to the present; most recently\, he produced Kapra Fleming’s film Lee Godie: Chicago French Impressionist (2021). In 2018\, his films were part of the Art Institute of Chicago’s “Never a Lovely So Real: Photography and Film in Chicago\, 1950-80” exhibition. He has also been featured at the Whitney Museum of American Art\, Lincoln Center\, Robert Flaherty Film Seminar\, Museum of Contemporary Art\, the New Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago\, Gene Siskel Film Center\, and the Walker Art Museum\, among other venues.Tom has been the recipient of grants and awards from the American Film Institute\, National Endowment for the Arts\, Illinois Arts Council\, Center for New TV\, Illinois Academy of Art\, and the Andy Warhol Foundation\, as well as a National Film Preservation Foundation grant to preserve a selection of films in 2006. His work has been reviewed by Roger Ebert (Sun-Times)\, Gene Siskel (Tribune)\, New York Times\, Variety\, Village Voice\, and London Times\, among others\, and has screened at festivals including the Chicago International\, Ann Arbor\, New York\, Cannes (out of competition)\, Edinburgh\, and more. Tom has had retrospectives at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago in 1977 and at Arsenal – Institute for Film and Video Art in Berlin\, Germany\, in 1989.He has three children (Sarah\, Todd and Amy) and lives in Oak Park with his wife. \n \n“Tom Palazzolo’s Life in Pictures\,” by Jack Helbig\, Chicago Reader\, September 23\, 1999. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndy Somma\, An Italian-born native\, has been involved in the performance art scene in Chicago\, New York\, and San Francisco since the 1980s. He is an art historian\, curator\, producer\, and performance artist\, with a passion for mid-century modern design.
URL:https://imss.org/program/film-screening-and-special-guest-tom-palazzolo-and-surrealism-in-chicago/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Performance: Refining The Third Ear - Night 4
DESCRIPTION:A series of concerts exploring the third ear and other psychoacoustic phantasmagoria.\n\n\nRefining The Third Ear – Night 4\nOctober 16\, 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\nOrganized by Itsï Ramirez and Bret Schneider \n \nA series of concerts exploring the third ear and other psychoacoustic phantasmagoria. \n \nOver four concerts artists premier third ear music — music which emphasizes the listening faculty as an active instrument. The late composer Maryanne Amacher appropriated the term third ear to describe a music that expands the latent perceptual capabilities of the ear\, composing music that transforms the ear itself into a sound-producing\, neurophonic instrument. Such music is a projection of new aesthetic forms\, a virtuality that anticipates the augmentation of both the creative and listening process. If Amacher’s ambitious work was to make the third ear\, we ask what it would mean to refine the third ear\, to compose music for and with it. We aim to explore how we apperceive musical material\, and the ways in which new harmonic experiences can cultivate new emotions and stimulate the imagination. \n \nHeard melodies are sweet\, but those unheard \nAre sweeter; therefore\, ye soft pipes\, play on; \nNot to the sensual ear\, but\, more endear’d\, \nPipe to the spirit ditties of no tone: \nFair youth\, beneath the trees\, thou canst not leave \nThy song\, nor ever can those trees be bare \n– Keats \nFurther reading: \nGroundwork for a Study of Maryanne Amacher \nLa Monte Young’s Orphic Revolution \nInterview with Michael Harrison \n \n\n\nOctober 2nd Program: \nKevin Harris — Overdetermined #4 \nItsï Ramirez & Bret Schneider — Vocal Piece #1 \nHenryk Golden — Anatomie \n\n\n\nItsï Ramirez is a Chicago based musician. Stepping out of the naturalized preoccupation with sound as sound\, she takes on the project of recovering a new music that has been forgotten. \n\n\n\nBret Schneider is a composer\, essayist\, and poet. For the first quarter of the 21st century\, Schneider has attempted to synthesize the outer limits of third ear music with modern beauty. Via novel formal experiments\, his music cultivates dreamspace and reverie. Recent works include live-composing to a just-intoned player piano. Schneider is also a co-founder of Caesura Magazine. \n \n@bret_fall \n \n\n\n\nHenryk Golden (1999\, Warsaw) is a composer who focuses on the nature of objects in art (i.e. material) and how to expose them in new ways to the audience\, how to humorize and more importantly how to humanize them. He works intensely with classical and jazz musicians\, dancers\, video artists and art scientists. He performs his own pieces through the use of voice and tuba. He is currently a doctoral student at the University of Southern California with Ted Hearne. Previously he attended the one-year course at the institute of Sonology in the Hague with Richard Barrett. He completed his master studies in composition with Richard Ayres at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. In 2024 his work “Sprechen Sie Musik?” was selected to be performed at MATA in NYC. In the summer of 2021\, he was awarded a bursary to complete the collaborative composition course at the Dartington Summer School with Christopher Fox and Juliet Fraser. His works have had recent performances in Carnegie Hall\, New York by Eliane Menzel; Wigmore Hall\, London\, UK by Naomi Sullivan and Luke Newby; Amare\, Den Haag by the Residentie Orkest and Nicholas Collon; and in the Philharmonie de Paris\, France by Ensemble Multilatérale and Léo Warynski. \n\n\n\nKevin Harris (b. 1975\, Oklahoma City) lives and works in St. Louis as an artist\, curator\, composer\, and electrical engineer. His practice is broadly focused on using media installations to establish methods of communication and communal conditions by which to explore the psychological manifestations of the contemporary life under industry and empire. Harris is known for his large-scale sculptural installations involving sound\, video\, text\, electronics\, motors\, wood\, and metal. He was artist in residence at The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis where he curated the sound art series\, Audible Interruptions. Prior to that\, he ran the St. Louis performance space Floating Laboratories. He is currently program director at the non- profit arts organization\, HEARding Cats Collective and serves as artistic director of The \n \nCenter for Aesthetic Research (CAR). Harris holds a BA in music composition and an MFA in electronic media art. His most recent solo exhibition (2023 at The Luminary) constructed a universal graphic symbol language\, utilizing multimedia installation to explore its usage. His art has been shown at many galleries and museums\, and he has performed hundreds of music and sound events over the years.
URL:https://imss.org/program/performance-refining-the-third-ear-night-4/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Performance: TRANSFIGURATION (PAIN)
DESCRIPTION:A meditative performance exploring pain\, faith\, and transformation through ritual movement and Latin hymn in IMSS’ historic spaces.\n\n\nTRANSFIGURATION (PAIN)\nOctober 17\, 2025\n7:00-9:00pm\nDoors at 6:30pm \nTickets: \nFree with RSVP  \n\n\nThe performance PAIN derives from Branko Milisković’s earlier work STABAT MATER\, itself inspired by the 13th-century hymn dedicated to the Virgin Mary\, who stands at the foot of the Cross mourning the death of her son\, Jesus Christ. In this performance\, Milisković recites the first three lines of the hymn in Latin while alternating between standing\, sitting\, and slowly walking through the library of the International Museum of Surgical Science. Through this measured and ritualistic movement\, the artist seeks to construct a deeply affective and meditative environment—one that evokes an operatic intensity while negotiating the intersections between scientific inquiry and religious dogma in the understanding of the human body. The work interrogates notions of suffering and endurance as vehicles for transcendence\, positioning pain as both a physical and spiritual conduit for transformation and passage from one state of being to another. \n\n\n\nBranko Milisković (b. 1982\, Belgrade\, Serbia) studied Sculpture at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Belgrade. He continued his undergraduate studies as a Dutch Government scholar at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague\, where he graduated from the Department of 3D Art in 2009. In 2012\, he earned his Master’s degree from the Hochschule für Bildende Künste in Hamburg\, Department of Extended Media. Milisković’s artistic practice encompasses live performance\, mono-opera\, photography\, text\, sound\, and video. His projects have been presented at numerous international and local festivals\, exhibitions\, and residencies\, including Reims Scènes d’Europe (Reims\, France\, 2015); CSW/CoCA (Toruń\, Poland); Kampnagel (Hamburg\, Germany); Halles de Schaerbeek (Brussels\, Belgium); Utrecht Film Festival and TENT Rotterdam (The Netherlands); CIRCA – Art Actuel (Montreal\, Canada); Live Art Development Agency (London\, United Kingdom); The Tank (New York City\, USA); the 57th October Salon (Belgrade\, Serbia); and Kunsthaus Graz (Austria)\, among others. His work has also been featured on Croatian Radio 3. Milisković’s practice and contribution to performance art are discussed in Performance Art in Eastern Europe since 1960 by Dr. Amy Bryzgel.
URL:https://imss.org/program/performance-transfiguration-pain/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Morbid Curiosities! Surgical History Tour
DESCRIPTION:From ancient human skulls to bone-saws and bloodletting knives\, get an intimate look at one of the most celebrated collections in medicine.\n\n\nStep into the dark and fascinating world of medicine’s past with Morbid Curiosities\, our most unsettling—and unforgettable—guided tour. Journey through centuries of surgical history\, where myth met science\, and healing often walked hand-in-hand with horror. \nFrom ancient human skulls to bone-saws and bloodletting knives\, the International Museum of Surgical Science has one of the most celebrated collections of its kind in the world. On this special after-hours tour\, Museum staff will shine a light on some of the darkest tools in the history of medicine! This tour is complemented by highlights from the Museum’s chilling surgical art collection. \nA complimentary reception follows the tour and lite fare will be served \nThese are hour-long walking tours and guests will be asked to summit 4 flights of stairs. For accessible tour accomodations\, please see FAQs below.
URL:https://imss.org/program/morbid-curiosities-surgical-history-tour-3/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Night 1 - Silver Gilded Hand-mirror or Whispered Shell
DESCRIPTION:A surreal new opera of shifting vignettes\, lush chamber music\, and dreamlike characters\, brought to life by Chicago’s motley orchestra.\n\n\nSilver Gilded Hand-mirror or Whispered Shell\nOctober 23\, 2025\n7:30-9:00pm\nDoors at 7:00pm \nTickets: \nEARLYBIRD \n$25 GA \nPRESALE \n$25 Student – use code STUDENT at checkout \n(Valid Student ID will be requested at the door) \n$25 IMSS Members Presale – use code IMSSMEMBER at checkout \n(Valid IMSS Membership card will be requested at door) \n$30 GA Presale \nDOOR \n$30 Student & IMSS Members (With valid ID & Membership Card) at Door \n$35 GA at Door \n\n\n“A Silver Gilded Hand-mirror or Whispered Shell” is a new opera by composer Lula Asplund\, co-directed by playwright Allegra Harvard. \nTold through a series of surreal vignettes\, the work takes shape as an exquisite corpse—where each fragment adds to a strange\, dreamlike whole. At its core are two enigmatic figures: Dr. Giunetti (Justin D’Acci) and The Green Lady (Vim Grace Hile)\, joined by a shifting ensemble of characters who emerge and dissolve between them. \nThe libretto was crafted to accompany seven chamber pieces Asplund began at Mills College in 2020. Once composed for string quartet\, this iteration reimagines the music for a motley orchestra of Chicago-based musicians\, blending diverse traditions and instruments. Among them: a hand-built Rebec by Alex Yelamos\, performed by Andrew Seller. \nJoin us for an evening where past and present\, the familiar and the uncanny\, converge in an operatic experiment unlike any other. \n\n\nWriter and Director – Lula Asplund  \nLula Asplund is an experimental composer and Chicago-based sound artist. Her work invokes voice as object and atmosphere—dislocated\, refracted\, tactile. Using spectral play\, vocal manipulation\, and fragmented sound poetry\, she enters the nonlinear logic of dream and memory. Asplund has a BFA from Mills College and has performed at Center for New Music and Audio Technologies\, The Lab SF\, CalArts\, Elastic Arts\, Bohemian National Cemetery\, and Experimental Sound Studio.  \n \nCo-director – Allegra Harvard \nAllegra Harvard (b.1999) is a Chicago-based artist\, playwright\, director\, and curator. Her recent curatorial project was Unda.m.93 with collaborator Parker Davis. Her artwork has been shown at EXPO Chicago\, House of Earth\, Printed Matter\, Weatherproof\, and the late SULK CHICAGO. Her recent productions include Credentis\, which premiered in January 2025 at the First Presbyterian Church of Chicago—the manuscript published by Grunts Rare Books x Veilance August 2025—and Pani & Anu alongside Fort Knox at Schoolhouse Chicago 2025. Her upcoming co-direction will be in collaboration with Lula Asplund’s new opera\, A Silver Gilded Hand-Mirror or Whispered Shell\, to be premiered on October 23rd\, 2025\, at The International Museum of Surgical Science. \n \n\n\nCostuming – Ben Zumbrun & Caroline Chipala \nProduction Manager – Lizaveta Cecilia Ivanova \nMovement Advisor – Justin D’acci \nChoir \nMorgan Peterson \nRiley McPherson \nHannah Bernhardt \nDora Hewitt \nHavadine Stone \nOrchestra \nAmy Lang \nAndrew Seller \nLee Johnson \nDon Lyons \nGerrit Hatcher \nPeyton Rhodes \nWhitney Johnson \nEsther Espino \nEnsemble \nVim Grace \nJustin D’acci \nDorothy Carlos \nJustin D’acci \nParker Davis \nAndrew or maybe levi \nJocelyn Gray \nMary Amelia \nLevi Dayan \nChrista Baclia-an \nVik Tomic \nSarah Cassidy \nMovement Ensemble \nChrista Baclia-an \nSarah Cassidy \nVik Tomic
URL:https://imss.org/program/night-1-silver-gilded-hand-mirror-or-whispered-shell/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Night 2 - Silver Gilded Hand-mirror or Whispered Shell
DESCRIPTION:A surreal new opera of shifting vignettes\, lush chamber music\, and dreamlike characters\, brought to life by Chicago’s motley orchestra.\n\n\nSilver Gilded Hand-mirror or Whispered Shell\nOctober 24 2025\n7:30-9:00pm\nDoors at 7:00pm \nTickets: \nEARLYBIRD \n$25 GA \nPRESALE \n$25 Student – use code STUDENT at checkout \n(Valid Student ID will be requested at the door) \n$25 IMSS Members Presale – use code IMSSMEMBER at checkout \n(Valid IMSS Membership card will be requested at door) \n$15 GA Presale \nDOOR \n$30 Student & IMSS Members (With valid ID & Membership Card) at Door \n$35 GA at Door \n\n\n“A Silver Gilded Hand-mirror or Whispered Shell” is a new opera by composer Lula Asplund\, co-directed by playwright Allegra Harvard. \nTold through a series of surreal vignettes\, the work takes shape as an exquisite corpse—where each fragment adds to a strange\, dreamlike whole. At its core are two enigmatic figures: Dr. Giunetti (Justin D’Acci) and The Green Lady (Vim Grace Hile)\, joined by a shifting ensemble of characters who emerge and dissolve between them. \nThe libretto was crafted to accompany seven chamber pieces Asplund began at Mills College in 2020. Once composed for string quartet\, this iteration reimagines the music for a motley orchestra of Chicago-based musicians\, blending diverse traditions and instruments. Among them: a hand-built Rebec by Alex Yelamos\, performed by Andrew Seller. \nJoin us for an evening where past and present\, the familiar and the uncanny\, converge in an operatic experiment unlike any other. \n\n\nWriter and Director – Lula Asplund  \nLula Asplund is an experimental composer and Chicago-based sound artist. Her work invokes voice as object and atmosphere—dislocated\, refracted\, tactile. Using spectral play\, vocal manipulation\, and fragmented sound poetry\, she enters the nonlinear logic of dream and memory. Asplund has a BFA from Mills College and has performed at Center for New Music and Audio Technologies\, The Lab SF\, CalArts\, Elastic Arts\, Bohemian National Cemetery\, and Experimental Sound Studio.  \n \nCo-director – Allegra Harvard \nAllegra Harvard (b.1999) is a Chicago-based artist\, playwright\, director\, and curator. Her recent curatorial project was Unda.m.93 with collaborator Parker Davis. Her artwork has been shown at EXPO Chicago\, House of Earth\, Printed Matter\, Weatherproof\, and the late SULK CHICAGO. Her recent productions include Credentis\, which premiered in January 2025 at the First Presbyterian Church of Chicago—the manuscript published by Grunts Rare Books x Veilance August 2025—and Pani & Anu alongside Fort Knox at Schoolhouse Chicago 2025. Her upcoming co-direction will be in collaboration with Lula Asplund’s new opera\, A Silver Gilded Hand-Mirror or Whispered Shell\, to be premiered on October 23rd\, 2025\, at The International Museum of Surgical Science. \n \n\n\nCostuming – Ben Zumbrun & Caroline Chipala \nProduction Manager – Lizaveta Cecilia Ivanova \nMovement Advisor – Justin D’acci \nChoir \nMorgan Peterson \nRiley McPherson \nHannah Bernhardt \nDora Hewitt \nHavadine Stone \nOrchestra \nAmy Lang \nAndrew Seller \nLee Johnson \nDon Lyons \nGerrit Hatcher \nPeyton Rhodes \nWhitney Johnson \nEsther Espino \nEnsemble \nVim Grace \nJustin D’acci \nDorothy Carlos \nJustin D’acci \nParker Davis \nAndrew or maybe levi \nJocelyn Gray \nMary Amelia \nLevi Dayan \nChrista Baclia-an \nVik Tomic \nSarah Cassidy \nMovement Ensemble \nChrista Baclia-an \nSarah Cassidy \nVik Tomic
URL:https://imss.org/program/night-2-silver-gilded-hand-mirror-or-whispered-shell/
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:20251026T163000
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SUMMARY:From the Battlefield to the Operating Theater
DESCRIPTION:Trace the pioneers\, patients\, and drama behind modern plastic surgery—where war\, courage\, and innovation reshaped medicine and humanity.\n\n\nLecture:\n \nFrom the Battlefield to the Operating Theater: How Plastic Surgery Emerged from the Great Wars\nPravin K. Patel. MD FACS \n \n2:30pm-4:30pm\nFree with RSVP\n \n\n\nBehind every breakthrough in plastic surgery lies a story. This lecture brings to life the extraordinary cast of characters who turned the chaos of war into the dawn of modern reconstructive plastic surgery. Set against the backdrop of the Great Wars\, the “theater” took on many meanings: a battlefield of destruction\, an operating theater of innovation\, and a dramatic stage where courage\, compassion\, and creativity played leading roles. From visionary surgeons to the wounded soldiers who became both patients and pioneers\, we explore how these real-life actors transformed suffering into science\, and laid the foundation for a field that continues to restore form\, function—and humanity. \n\n\n\nPravin K. Patel. MD FACS is the Mimis N. Cohen Professor of Surgery\, Chief of the Division of Plastic\, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery\, and Director of the Craniofacial Center at the University of Illinois\, Chicago. Trained in physics\, engineering\, and medicine\, he brings a unique perspective to the art and science of reconstructive surgery of the face. A lifelong lover of history\, Dr. Patel is especially drawn to the story of how modern plastic surgery was born from the devastation of the Great Wars. His talk\, From the Battlefield to the Operating Theater\, gives voice to the exhibit The Artistry of Plastic Surgery—tracing how courage\, compassion\, and creativity transformed wartime suffering into a legacy of restoring both form and humanity.
URL:https://imss.org/program/from-the-battlefield-to-the-operating-theater-2/
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:20251026T210000
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SUMMARY:Night 3 - Silver Gilded Hand-mirror or Whispered Shell
DESCRIPTION:A surreal new opera of shifting vignettes\, lush chamber music\, and dreamlike characters\, brought to life by Chicago’s motley orchestra.\n\n\nSilver Gilded Hand-mirror or Whispered Shell\nOctober 26\, 2025\n7:30-9:00pm\nDoors at 7:00pm \nTickets: \nEARLYBIRD \n$25 GA \nPRESALE \n$25 Student – use code STUDENT at checkout \n(Valid Student ID will be requested at the door) \n$25 IMSS Members Presale – use code IMSSMEMBER at checkout \n(Valid IMSS Membership card will be requested at door) \n$15 GA Presale \nDOOR \n$30 Student & IMSS Members (With valid ID & Membership Card) at Door \n$35 GA at Door \n\n\n“A Silver Gilded Hand-mirror or Whispered Shell” is a new opera by composer Lula Asplund\, co-directed by playwright Allegra Harvard. \nTold through a series of surreal vignettes\, the work takes shape as an exquisite corpse—where each fragment adds to a strange\, dreamlike whole. At its core are two enigmatic figures: Dr. Giunetti (Justin D’Acci) and The Green Lady (Vim Grace Hile)\, joined by a shifting ensemble of characters who emerge and dissolve between them. \nThe libretto was crafted to accompany seven chamber pieces Asplund began at Mills College in 2020. Once composed for string quartet\, this iteration reimagines the music for a motley orchestra of Chicago-based musicians\, blending diverse traditions and instruments. Among them: a hand-built Rebec by Alex Yelamos\, performed by Andrew Seller. \nJoin us for an evening where past and present\, the familiar and the uncanny\, converge in an operatic experiment unlike any other. \n\n\nWriter and Director – Lula Asplund  \nLula Asplund is an experimental composer and Chicago-based sound artist. Her work invokes voice as object and atmosphere—dislocated\, refracted\, tactile. Using spectral play\, vocal manipulation\, and fragmented sound poetry\, she enters the nonlinear logic of dream and memory. Asplund has a BFA from Mills College and has performed at Center for New Music and Audio Technologies\, The Lab SF\, CalArts\, Elastic Arts\, Bohemian National Cemetery\, and Experimental Sound Studio.  \n \nCo-director – Allegra Harvard \nAllegra Harvard (b.1999) is a Chicago-based artist\, playwright\, director\, and curator. Her recent curatorial project was Unda.m.93 with collaborator Parker Davis. Her artwork has been shown at EXPO Chicago\, House of Earth\, Printed Matter\, Weatherproof\, and the late SULK CHICAGO. Her recent productions include Credentis\, which premiered in January 2025 at the First Presbyterian Church of Chicago—the manuscript published by Grunts Rare Books x Veilance August 2025—and Pani & Anu alongside Fort Knox at Schoolhouse Chicago 2025. Her upcoming co-direction will be in collaboration with Lula Asplund’s new opera\, A Silver Gilded Hand-Mirror or Whispered Shell\, to be premiered on October 23rd\, 2025\, at The International Museum of Surgical Science. \n \n\n\nCostuming – Ben Zumbrun & Caroline Chipala \nProduction Manager – Lizaveta Cecilia Ivanova \nMovement Advisor – Justin D’acci \nChoir \nMorgan Peterson \nRiley McPherson \nHannah Bernhardt \nDora Hewitt \nHavadine Stone \nOrchestra \nAmy Lang \nAndrew Seller \nLee Johnson \nDon Lyons \nGerrit Hatcher \nPeyton Rhodes \nWhitney Johnson \nEsther Espino \nEnsemble \nVim Grace \nJustin D’acci \nDorothy Carlos \nJustin D’acci \nParker Davis \nAndrew or maybe levi \nJocelyn Gray \nMary Amelia \nLevi Dayan \nChrista Baclia-an \nVik Tomic \nSarah Cassidy \nMovement Ensemble \nChrista Baclia-an \nSarah Cassidy \nVik Tomic
URL:https://imss.org/program/night-3-silver-gilded-hand-mirror-or-whispered-shell/
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:20251028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144628
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SUMMARY:Performance: Chicago Bagatelles Project
DESCRIPTION:Experience world premieres and Chicago debuts of daring contemporary works for voice\, flute\, percussion\, and saxophone!\n\n\nChicago Bagatelles Project\nOctober 28\, 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\nJoin us for an evening of cutting-edge contemporary music at the International Museum of Surgical Science. The program opens with the Chicago premiere of Rädda mig ur dyn (1994) by Karin Rehnqvist\, featuring soprano Kristina Bachrach\, alongside Luciano Berio’s Sequenza VIIb\, Marcos Balter’s Strohbass with flutist Sasha Ishov\, and Amy Williams’ Child’s Play with percussionist Kyle Flens. \nAfter intermission\, experience the world premiere of the Chicago Bagatelles Project\, twelve inventive short works for solo saxophone performed by Phil Pierick. Commissioned from Chicago-based composers\, these pieces are inspired by art\, science\, nature\, and the city itself\, including contributions from Carlos Bandera\, Baldwin Giang\, Jonathan Hannau\, Molly Jones\, David Clay Mettens\, Osnat Netzer\, Paul Novak\, Shawn Okpebholo\, Phil Pierick\, Sean Shepherd\, Augusta Read Thomas\, and Ania Vu. \nThe program blends virtuosic solo performance\, chamber collaboration\, and interactive audience moments—including a participatory “sing-along” version of Berio’s Sequenza VIIb—filling the Museum’s Hall of Mortals with sound\, creativity\, and energy. \n\n\n\nClassically trained and experimentally minded\, Chicago-based saxophonist\, improviser\, composer\, singer\, and educator Phil Pierick has been called “the Swiss Army knife of saxophonists.” Though equally at home performing music spanning the past five centuries\, he is an emphatic advocate for new music and has commissioned more than 35 new works and presented over 60 premieres. I CARE IF YOU LISTEN describes his duo Ogni Suono’s album SaxoVoce as “a tour de force of new possibilities for saxophone and voice.” BBC Music Magazine calls his recording of Augusta Read Thomas’ Laetitia’s Caprice “exquisitely performed.” He has appeared as a concerto soloist with the Eastman Wind Ensemble\, the Slovenian Armed Forces Band\, and MIT (Taiwan) among others. Phil has taught at the Eastman School of Music\, the University of Illinois\, Butler University\, the College of Wooster\, and as a guest at more than 40 universities and conferences around the world.The only prizewinner at both the Jean-Marie Londeix and ISSAC International Saxophone Competitions\, Phil studied at Eastman School of Music (DMA)\, the University of Illinois (MM\, BM)\, and in Vienna (Fulbright Scholar) and Paris (Beebe Scholar). His primary teachers were Debra Richtmeyer\, Jean-Michel Goury\, Lars Mlekusch\, and Chien-Kwan Lin. Phil is a Vandoren Performing Artist. More info at PhilPierick.com. \n\n\n\nSoprano Kristina Bachrach has distinguished herself as a dynamic artist\, capable of tackling a vast array of repertoire. Recent seasons have seen her debut in Hong Kong performing Arnold Schoenberg’s Pierrot lunaire and her Off-Broadway debut\, co-starring in a 39-show run of Because I Could Not Stop: An Encounter with Emily Dickinson. On the operatic stage she has graced the main stage with Opera Philadelphia\, Nashville Opera\, Opera Naples\, and Gotham Chamber Opera among others. She appeared in the New York premiere of To Be Sung by Pascal Dusapin with the Center of Contemporary Opera\, and created the role of Lucinda in the world premiere of Dark Sisters by Nico Muhly. A concert veteran\, Ms. Bachrach has been featured in recitals of art song and chamber music across the country and around the world with such organizations as Musicians from Marlboro\, Brooklyn Art Song Society\, Lyric Fest\, and the Grossman Ensemble. She recently performed with Nexus Chamber Music in the premiere of Upon Wings of Words by Augusta Read Thomas on the Ravinia Festival’s main stage. She is a Grand Prize winner of the Artist Presentation Society of St. Louis Competition\, the Ziering Conlon International Art Song Competition\, and American Prize in Vocal Performance. \n\n\n\nKyle Flens (b.1991\, Baltimore\, MD)\, is a percussionist and drummer. Based in Chicago\, IL\, he is a member of the chamber music collective Ensemble Dal Niente\, one half of the Flannau Duo\, and a collaborator with the interdisciplinary percussion group Beyond This Point. Kyle enjoys performing many different genres of music. His mallet playing in ensemble work has been praised by critics\, sounding “like the right pinch of seasoning on a good meal” (Hyde Park Herald). This variety of playing styles has led to concerts all across the Western Hemisphere. Kyle also enjoys teaching and talking about all sorts of music. He is on faculty at Triton College in River Grove\, Illinois. Kyle received his Master of Music with a Performer’s Certificate from Northern Illinois University and his Bachelor of Music from Towson University as a Presser Scholar. He studied with Gregory Beyer\, Patrick Roulet\, and Michelle Humphreys. Kyle performs on Pearl Drums and Adams Percussion Instruments\, and is honored to be an endorsed artist. \n\n\n\nSasha Ishov is a flutist\, educator\, and researcher dedicated to expanding the flute’s expressive potential and fostering connections across musical communities. Praised for his “well-sounded and lucid” artistry (San Diego Union-Tribune)\, he has performed at the Ojai Music Festival\, BBC Proms\, National Flute Association\, and with the Aspen Contemporary Ensemble\, NYO-USA AllStars\, and San Diego Symphony.  \n \nA champion of new music\, Sasha has premiered over 100 works\, collaborating with composers including John Luther Adams\, Augusta Read Thomas\, Matthew Aucoin\, and Anthony Davis. He co-leads Offscreen\, a duo with percussionist Michael Jones\, and has performed with Irvine Arditti\, Miranda Cuckson\, Renée Fleming\, Anthony McGill\, JACK Quartet\, Ensemble Signal\, Wilfrido Terrazas\, and Steven Schick. His research project\, PrismaSonus\, explores technology’s impact on performer-composer communication and has been presented at Harvard and the Qualcomm Institute.  \n \nSasha holds a DMA from UC San Diego\, a BM from Eastman\, and is a Miyazawa Artist.
URL:https://imss.org/program/performance-chicago-bagatelles-project/
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:20251030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T230000
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SUMMARY:MEMENTO MORI Halloween Gala
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a spooky night of fun and frights at our MEMENTO MORI Halloween Gala on October 30th!\n\n\n🎃 MEMENTO MORI: Annual Halloween Gala at the International Museum of Surgical Science\nThursday\, October 30\, 2025 | 7:00 – 11:00 PM📍 The International Museum of Surgical Science – 1524 N. Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL \nChicago’s most unforgettable Halloween party returns.Join us for the 4th Annual MEMENTO MORI Gala\, a hauntingly elegant fundraiser hosted by the International Museum of Surgical Science. Step inside our historic lakeside mansion for a night of eerie enchantment and surgical spectacle unlike anything else in the city. \n\n🕯️ What Is “Memento Mori”? \nmemento mori : “remember that you must die.” Once used to reflect on mortality\, today it inspires our most spirited celebration of life\, art\, and history. \n\n💀 Your Ticket Includes: \n\n🎟️ Admission to Chicago’s most unique Halloween gala\n🍸 4 free drink tickets for use at our bars (21+ with ID)\n💃 Dancing in the candlelit Hall of Immortals to the sounds of Heaven Malone\n🧙‍♀️ Spooky stories with Dead Reckoning Theater Company!\n🧁 Ghoulish hors d’oeuvres & desserts by local culinary partners\n🎴 Tarot & Palm Readings from Sideshow Gallery! \n📸 Spooky photo booth moments with Glitter Guts! \n🎁 Silent Auction featuring premium prizes from Chicago businesses\n\n\n🕰️ Event Info: \n\nDoors Open: 7:00 PM\nLast Call: 10:45 PM\nMuseum Closes: 11:00 PM\nAlcohol served to guests 21+ (ID Required)\nCostumes Encouraged – Dress to Distress!\n\n \n🎟️ Early Bird Tickets Available Now – Limited Quantity!Each ticket includes 4 drink tickets. Don’t wait—this event sells out every year. \n\nAbout the Venue: \nThe International Museum of Surgical Science is one of Chicago’s most unique and hauntingly beautiful event spaces. Wander through historic galleries\, antique surgical tools\, rare medical books\, and immersive exhibits while you celebrate. \nFor questions about the gala or sponsorship opportunities\, please contact:📧 Lisa Atkinson at lisa@imss.org 📞 312-642-6502 ext. 3120
URL:https://imss.org/program/memento-mori-halloween-gala/
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:20251102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144628
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T183600Z
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SUMMARY:BUÑUEL: MASTER OF DREAMS - The Unveiling of Luis Buñuel
DESCRIPTION:A once-in-a-lifetime unveiling: the ashes of filmmaker Luis Buñuel arrive in Chicago for a surreal Día de los Muertos tribute.\n\n\nBUÑUEL: MASTER OF DREAMS: The Unveiling of Luis Buñuel\nAn International Exhibition Celebrating 100 Years of Surrealism \nThis Día de los Muertos\, witness a historic moment at the International Museum of Surgical Science as the ashes of legendary filmmaker Luis Buñuel travel from Hollywood to Chicago for the first time. \nJoin us at 12:00 PM on Sunday\, November 2\, 2025\, for the unveiling ceremony of Buñuel: Master of Dreams\, a groundbreaking exhibition that transforms the Museum into a cinematic sanctuary exploring the surrealist master’s lifelong obsessions—faith\, medicine\, eroticism\, and the subconscious. \nGuests are invited to bring a symbolic offering—a flower\, a written dream\, or a reflection—to place beside the urn in a collective gesture of remembrance. \n📅 Event Date: Sunday\, November 2\, 2025🕛 Unveiling Ceremony: 12:00 PM🏛 Location: International Museum of Surgical Science1524 N. Lake Shore Dr.\, Chicago🎟 Free with RSVP \nExhibition Highlights: \n\nRare artifacts from the Luis Buñuel Film Institute Archive\nSelections from Buñuel’s personal library\nImmersive dream installations and interactive “Dream Phones”\nNew works by contemporary surrealist artists and musicians\n\nExperience this once-in-a-lifetime convergence of film\, art\, and ritual—where imagination meets immortality. \n\n\n\n\nPresented in partnership with the Luis Buñuel Film Institute.
URL:https://imss.org/program/bunuel-master-of-dreams-the-unveiling-of-luis-bunuel/
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:20251104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T200000
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CREATED:20250828T053721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T013620Z
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: Coltan Scrivner - Morbidly Curious
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the psychology of morbid curiosity with Coltan Scrivner\, Ph.D.—a thrilling book talk on why we’re drawn to the dark.\n\n\nMorbidly Curious Book Talk with Coltan Scrivner\, Ph.D.  \nNovember 4th\, 2025\n6:00pm – 7:00pm\, Q&A to follow\nFree\, RSVP Requested\nDoors at 5:00pm\n\n\nJoin us for a chilling evening with Coltan Scrivner\, Ph.D.\, as he dives into the psychology of the macabre in his new book\, Morbidly Curious. \nWhy do we peek at car wrecks\, binge true crime\, or flock to horror movies? Scrivner takes us inside the science of morbid curiosity\, revealing why humans are compelled to explore their darkest fears—and how this instinct helps us prepare for real-world threats. \nBlending cutting-edge research and eerie fieldwork at haunted houses worldwide\, Morbidly Curious makes a powerful case for the value of playing with fear. Whether you’re a horror fan or simply curious about human nature\, this talk will open your eyes to the hidden benefits of exploring the dark side. \n \nBooks will be available for signing and purchase. \n\n\n\nAbout the Author:  \nColtan Scrivner\, PhD\, is a behavioral scientist and horror entertainment producer. He is the world’s leading expert on the science behind morbid curiosity and the appeal of frightening entertainment. He is also the executive director of the Nightmare in the Ozarks Film Festival and the Eureka Springs Zombie Crawl\, one of the largest gatherings of zombies in the world.
URL:https://imss.org/program/book-talk-coltan-scrivner-morbidly-curious/
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:20251109T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T133000
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CREATED:20250820T233609Z
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SUMMARY:Kintsugi Workshop: Repair and Reconnect
DESCRIPTION:Discover the art and philosophy of Kintsugi — the Japanese practice of repairing broken pottery with gold — in this all-level\, hands-on work\n\n\nKintsugi Workshop: Repair and Reconnect with Mami Takahashi\nNovember 9\, 2025\n10:30am – 1:30pm\n \n“Kintsugi teaches us that scars are part of the story — not something to hide\, but something to honor. As we repair\, we reflect. As we mend\, we transform.” \nIn this 3-hour session\, students will learn and apply the modern Kintsugi method using food-safe adhesive\, epoxy putty\, and golden finish. The technique is safe for beginners and designed to make the centuries-old practice accessible in a single-day format. Rather than erasing damage\, Kintsugi highlights each crack as part of an object’s unique story — inviting us to reflect on beauty\, imperfection\, and transformation. \nFor beginner students\, a broken porcelain or ceramic plate will be provided\, allowing them to experience the full repair process from start to finish.For returning students\, or those with previous experience\, you’re welcome to bring your own broken ceramic objects (must be clean) or choose from more complex forms provided by the instructor. \nThis workshop offers a supportive\, meditative space for reflection and creativity. All materials are provided\, and finger covers are available to use\, though handling epoxy can sometimes leave a light residue for a day or two. \n \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\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/kintsugi-workshop-repair-and-reconnect/
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:20251109T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144628
CREATED:20250822T203633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T220557Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Japanese Papermaking
DESCRIPTION:Explore the artistry of traditional Japanese paper-making with Human Body Watermarks\, led by artist Mami Takahashi.\n\n\nJapanese Papermaking Workshop for Beginnerswith Mami Takahashi \nNovember 9\, 2025\n2:30pm – 4:30pm\n \nParticipants will make traditional Japanese paper\, called Washi\, with human body-themed watermarks at this paper-making workshop. Washi is typically made from Japanese Mulberry or Mitsumata wood bark. These barks are used daily in Japan\, and they include architectural elements like Shoji screens and folding fans. \nAll levels are welcome to enjoy this workshop! \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-japanese-papermaking-5/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Where Dissection and Écorché Intersect
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special presentation that explores the intersection perspectives from a Plastic Surgeon and an Instructor in Artistic Anatomy!\n\n\nLecture:\n \nWhere Dissection and Écorché Intersect: Perspectives from a Plastic Surgeon and an Instructor in Artistic Anatomy\nMelinda Whitmore\, MFA \n& \nDavid Morris\, MD \n \n6:00pm-8:00pm\nFree with RSVP\n \n\n\n\nDe Humani corporis fabrica. Jan Stephan van Calcar for Andreas Vesalius. 1543 \n\n\n“Écorché”\, from the French word “flayed” refers to drawings or sculptures of the body with the skin removed. Dissections were common during the Renaissance. Illustrations of such dissections were important for explaining medical phenomenon; such illustrations have remained important for multiple other reasons. For figurative artists studying anatomy\, using an écorché approach or sculpting a human form in clay from the inside out (ie. starting with the skeleton and adding musculature) had become common by the 19th century. To this day écorché remains an important component of teaching anatomy in rigorous art programs that focus on realistic\, figurative work. \nThis discussion combines the perspectives of a plastic surgeon and an instructor in drawing\, painting\, and anatomy. Both have taught artistic anatomy at the medical school level. They will address the history of dissection as it relates to écorché and the relevance of each for the current student of art\, medicine\, or surgery. \n \nPlease join us for a this special lecture by Melinda Whitmore\, MFA & David Morris\, MD\, presented as a part of The Artistry of Plastic Surgery exhibit. \n\n\n\nMelinda Whitmore\, MFA \nInstructor of Drawing\, Painting\, Sculpture\, Anatomy \nAssistant Adjunct Professor\, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago \nCo-Founder  The Vitruvian Studio Chicago\, IL \n\n\n\nDavid Morris\, MD \nProfessor \nDivision of Plastic\, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery \nThe Craniofacial Center \nUniversity of Illinois at Chicago \nChief\, Plastic Surgical Services \nShriners Children’s Chicago \n\n\nTitle Images: \n1. & 3.: De Humani corporis fabrica. Jan Stephan van Calcar for Andreas Vesalius. 1543 \n \n2.: Full-figure Écorché. Melinda Whitmore
URL:https://imss.org/program/where-dissection-and-ecorche-intersect/
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:20251119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T150000
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SUMMARY:Mather Gather at IMSS
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a program for folks 55 and better where we’ll explore the Museum and aromatherapy!\n\n\nMather Gather \nNovember 19\, 2025\n1:00-3:00pm\nDoors at 12:45pm \nFree\, RSVP Required \n\n\nAnyone age 55 and better is invited to get inspired\, connect with others\, and get creative with Mather\, a not-for-profit dedicated to creating Ways to Age Well at the International Museum of Surgical Science. \nWe’ll gather in the Museum for the following: \n\nEnjoy an exclusive tour of the Museum galleries.\nJoin us for light refreshments & discussion in the Hall of Immortals.\nExplore the wellness benefits of seasonal spices and create your own mulling spice blend to take home. We will sample mulled cider and learn more about the art and application of aromatherapy.\n\nThis program is designed for older adults 55 and better. It is provided free or charge\, but space is limited. Please register today.\n\n\n\nAbout the Teaching Artist:  \nRuthe Guerry is an art therapist and practicing artist who develops and leads inquiry-based\, creative programming. Her passion is informed by her training in dementia care\, Master’s degree in Art Therapy and Counseling\, and years of experience working with older adults as a caregiver and clinician. Ruthe is an herbalist\, meditator\, and maker. \n\n\n\nAbout Mather:  \nMather is a non-denominational not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating Ways to Age Well.SM Founded in 1941\, Mather provides unique senior living residences\, inspiring community programs\, and innovative research through Mather Institute. Mather’s community initiatives center creative engagement\, brain health and lifelong learning through virtual and in-person programs specifically designed to meet the wellness goals of adults 55 and better. The vision of Community Initiatives at Mather is an equitable society in which all older adults find wellness opportunities and resources to thrive within their communities. All programs are free and accessible online or through our community partners.
URL:https://imss.org/program/copy-of-mather-gather-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:20251119T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T203000
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SUMMARY:IMSS Candlelite Historic Home Tour
DESCRIPTION:✨ History\, architecture\, and curiosity—like you’ve never seen them before.\n\n\nDiscover Chicago’s Hidden Gem—By Candlelight \nExperience a different side of Chicago’s lakefront with the International Museum of Surgical Science’s candlelit tours; an immersive evening exploration of one of the city’s most unique historic mansions. \nStep inside the historic Eleanor Countiss House for a rare\, after-hours experience at the International Museum of Surgical Science. Built in 1917\, the Eleanor Countiss House at 1524 N. Lakeshore Drive was once the private residence of its namesake\, who lived in the home until her passing in 1931. Today\, the mansion is home to the Museum\, and these special after-hours tours invite guests to step back in time and explore its richly detailed architecture\, extensive history\, and the layered stories held within its walls. \nExplore elegant architecture\, hear the stories of its original residents\, and view highlights from the Museum’s medical collection—all guided by the warm glow of candlelight. \nA complimentary reception follows the tour and lite fare will be served \nThese are hour-long walking tours and guests will be asked to summit 4 flights of stairs. For accessible tour accomodations\, please see FAQs below.
URL:https://imss.org/program/imss-candlelite-historic-home-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:20251121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144628
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SUMMARY:Performance: "no one notices the fly" Album Release
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Album Release concert of Zander Raymond’s “no one notices the fly”!\n\n\n“no one notices the fly” Album ReleasePresented by Love All Day\nNovember 21\, 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\nZander Raymond presents an improvised live set featuring themes and motifs from his new LP\, “no one notices the fly”\, out November 21st on Love All Day. \nabout the album: \n‘no one notices the fly’ is the latest release from Chicago based multi-disciplinary artist\, Zander Raymond. Raymond\, who has authored or appeared on around a dozen albums (give or take a couple) in the last half-decade\, here continues to refine his approach to careful and active listening and music making. On this collection he’s occasionally joined by past collaborators and deep listening comrades Lia Kohl and Matt Sage. Opening with “just keep going”\, a brief recording of a reaching and plaintive\, out-of-tune violin whose amateurish playing nevertheless delivers a certain depth of feeling. It also possibly acts as a bit of a mission statement; that here we will be shown that we can find meaning from the barest of means. Every song on this record is slightly cracked and seemingly concerned with detritus\, each piece a careful and layered accumulation of what in other hands might be solely considered cast-off sounds. The songs could almost be the aural equivalent of the Japanese sculptor Yuji Agematsu’s daily collection of “desirable street debris”\, which he constructs in exquisite\, miniature arrangements inside the empty cellophane sleeves of old cigarette packages; each piece a new and unique\, dazzling landscape\, a whole world unto itself. Through Raymond’s improvisational approach\, which employs live sampling and imaginative filtering\, the most mundane sounds are refracted into a new\, if fleeting\, reality. The micro becomes macro\, the quotidian rendered into the sublime. In these songs we might find certain doors opening\, wind breezing through\, steam rising\, or restless feet becoming grounded. A piece will sound stable\, until it’s not. Patterns are set until small insertions and intrusions interrupt\, and maybe a new pattern will form. Or maybe not. One of the minor miracles of this album is that it appears\, via sound\, to render entropy in action. Across its fourteen tracks\, we find a thoughtful\, modest reminder to take notice of the aleatory nature of our lives\, to maybe even “notice the fly”\, as it were. \n \n\n\n\nbio: \nZander Raymond is an interdisciplinary artist and musician living and working in Chicago\, IL. In his visual work\, he improvises with found materials from his day to day to make collages and sculptures that serve as an autobiographical record of experience while pointing toward the unseen. His music is similarly rooted in improvisation\, utilizing synthesizers\, field recorders\, and open-source sound computers to sample\, warp\, and build sonic images that embrace serendipity and highlight the musicality of the ordinary.
URL:https://imss.org/program/performance-no-one-notices-the-fly-album-release/
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:20251206T133000
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SUMMARY:Kintsugi Workshop: Repair and Reconnect
DESCRIPTION:Discover the art and philosophy of Kintsugi — the Japanese practice of repairing broken pottery with gold — in this all-level\, hands-on work\n\n\nKintsugi Workshop: Repair and Reconnect with Mami Takahashi\nDecember 6\, 2025\n10:30am – 1:30pm\n \n“Kintsugi teaches us that scars are part of the story — not something to hide\, but something to honor. As we repair\, we reflect. As we mend\, we transform.” \nIn this 3-hour session\, students will learn and apply the modern Kintsugi method using food-safe adhesive\, epoxy putty\, and golden finish. The technique is safe for beginners and designed to make the centuries-old practice accessible in a single-day format. Rather than erasing damage\, Kintsugi highlights each crack as part of an object’s unique story — inviting us to reflect on beauty\, imperfection\, and transformation. \nFor beginner students\, a broken porcelain or ceramic plate will be provided\, allowing them to experience the full repair process from start to finish.For returning students\, or those with previous experience\, you’re welcome to bring your own broken ceramic objects (must be clean) or choose from more complex forms provided by the instructor. \nThis workshop offers a supportive\, meditative space for reflection and creativity. All materials are provided\, and finger covers are available to use\, though handling epoxy can sometimes leave a light residue for a day or two. \n \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\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/kintsugi-workshop-repair-and-reconnect-2/
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:20251206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T160000
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SUMMARY:Prosthetics and Plastic Surgery: A History of Ingenuity and Cooperation
DESCRIPTION:This special presentation will explore this unique relationship prosthetics and plastic Surgery.\n\n\nLecture:\n \nProsthetics and Plastic Surgery: A History of Ingenuity and Cooperation\nDavid J. Reisberg\, DDS\, FACP\, FAAMP \n \n3:00pm-4:00pm\nFree with RSVP\n \n\n\nPlastic and reconstructive surgery is the most natural and preferred way to correct a congenital or acquired condition of the oral cavity or head and neck. But this may not always be feasible. In these situations\, the disciplines of plastic surgery and oral and facial prosthetics cooperative to help patients achieve functional\, cosmetic and psychosocial normalcy. These disciplines blend both art and science and their successful relationship goes back thousands of years.  \n \nThis presentation will explore this unique relationship from its beginning and trace its progression through time and focus on historical events that shaped the demand for ingenuity and creativity to achieve optimal patient outcomes. \n \nPlease join us for a this special lecture David J. Reisberg\, DDS\, FACP\, FAAMP\, presented as a part of The Artistry of Plastic Surgery exhibit. \n\n\n\nDavid J. Reisberg\, DDS\, FACP\, FAAMP \nDirector Emeritus\, The UI Health Craniofacial Center \nProfessor\, Department of Surgery\, UIC College of Medicine \n\n\nCover images: Facial Prostheses. Roberts AC. Henry Kimpton Publishers London 1971.
URL:https://imss.org/program/prosthetics-and-plastic-surgery-a-history-of-ingenuity-and-cooperation/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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