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SUMMARY:Show & Tell for Grown-Ups!: Women in Historical Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Let’s have fun & learn something together!\n\n\nShow & Tell for Grown-Ups!\nWomen In Historical Medicine\nMarch 27\, 2025\nShow & Tell for Grown-Ups is a show for sharing niche curiosities. Our goal is to redefine what a night out with friends can mean. Let’s have fun & learn something together! \nAudiences has been asking for it and now we’re so honored & excited to partner with The International Museum of Surgical Science. We’re bringing this Show & Tell edutainment platform to this engaging museum so we can connect with more brilliant people wanting to share their knowledge with others. \nSign Up to Share! You don’t need a PHD to teach us at Show & Tell for Grown-Ups!Presenters can signup online for a 5-minute slot to share something their passionate about. Then we open Q&A with the audience. It’s a night of learning\, laughing\, and meeting other passionate people. We can’t wait to meet you! \nDo you have a passion for historical medical practices that you want to share with an inclusive and engaged audience? Signup to share at Show & Tell for Grown-Ups! \nPresenter signup: https://forms.office.com/r/gfMRYyRR7p \nWhat to learn more about Show & Tell for Grown-Ups? Check out their website www.tellmewhyshow.com or on instagram @tellmewhyitscool_show . \n \nPlease note that email may be shared with the event organizer.  \n\n\nAnd don’t forget – $5 discount code with an RSVP on the Pie app
URL:https://imss.org/program/show-tell-for-grown-ups-women-in-historical-medicine/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Anke Loh: RenaisSENSES Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exhibit by artist Anke Loh\, featuring touch-sensitive textiles in the form of pillows and wall hangings!\n\n\nRenaisSENSES: HEALING THROUGH TOUCH\nBy Anke Loh\n \nOpening Reception\nMarch 28th\, 6:00pm-8:00pmFree with RSVP\n\n\n\nHeader photo credit: Michaela Kasdorf for Anke Loh \n\n\nJoin us for the Opening of Anke Loh’s RenaisSENSES: HEALING THROUGH TOUCH at Chicago’s International Museum of Surgical Science. The culmination of her 2024 Artist Residency at the museum\, Loh’s research into the healing practices of Western\, Eastern\, and Indigenous cultures informed her latest body of work. She developed new methods to help alleviate pain with touch-sensitive textiles in the form of pillows and wall hangings. The artist’s interactive textile installations throughout the museum’s permanent exhibition space\, trigger sound recordings and moving imagery when touched. Created with the aim of nurturing intergenerational bonds and healthy connections within communities\, her aim is to foster a more nuanced understanding of our five senses. \n\n\n\nAbout the Artist:  \nAnke Loh embraces technology as another way of communicating with the body and its environment. With a background in fashion design\, she focuses on textile development and wearable technology\, aligning with society and craft. Her collections have been featured in international runway shows and exhibitions including New York Fashion Week\, The Centre Pompidou in Paris\, Japan’s Osaka Collection Show\, and the Museum of Science and Industry of Chicago. Her artistic projects\, including INTERKNIT and Dressing Light\, have attracted international media coverage and recognition\, including being honored as a Laureate at the Festival International des Arts et de la Môde in Hyères\, France. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://imss.org/program/anke-loh-renaissenses-gallery-opening/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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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 Beginners\nwith Mami Takahashi\nMarch 30\, 2024\n11:00am – 1:00pm\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-2/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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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 fibre arts!\n\n\nMather Gather\nApril 3\, 2025\n1:00-3:30pm\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. \n \nWe’ll gather in the Museum for the following: \n\nIntroduction to the galleries of the museum\nLight refreshments with discussion and a chance to mingle with others\nA guided hands-on opportunity to explore fiber arts inspired by the Museum’s Artist in Residence\, Anke Loh\nAn opportunity to explore the museum and the fiber and sound installation by Anke Loh\n\n \nNo previous art experience is necessary. Registration required. \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/mather-gather-at-imss/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Yimei Emair Zhu: Len!Scape Gallery Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exhibit by artist Yimei Emair Zhu!\n\n\nLen!Scape\nBy Yimei Emair Zhu\n \nOpening Reception\nApril 4th\, 6:00pm-8:00pmFree with RSVP\n\n\n\nMore information to come… \n\n\nAbout the Artist: \nYimei(Emair) Zhu is an interdisciplinary artist with a passion for Senses\, Posthumanism\, and Perspective Transformation. She holds an MFA in Art and Technology Studies from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and obtained her BFA in Experimental Art from the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts\, China. Her work explores deficiencies and imperfections from an unconventional perspective. She invites viewers to see limits not as limitations but as unique modes of experiencing the world. \n \nArt\, in Emair’s view\, is a powerful means to tackle complex challenges\, creating connections across various disciplines. Employing a broad spectrum of media\, from traditional writing and imagery to the avant-garde realms of coding\, interactive installations\, game design\, theater and bio-art\, her goal is to upend conventional narratives and use art as a catalyst for understanding and innovation. \n \nEmair’s vision propels art beyond simple expression. It’s about forging new ways of sensing\, feeling\, and interacting with our world by integrating technology with our corporeal existence. She aims to provide a possibility—to further explore a new world we have never envisioned before or rediscover the senses we have forgotten. \n \nYimei’s work has been exhibited at Hua Art Museum in Shenzhen\, Taoxichuan Museum of Art\, CSI Project Space\, Epiphany Center in Chicago\, Las Laguna Art Gallery\, Design Museum of Chicago\, Yeiser Art Center\, and many others around the world.  \n \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://imss.org/program/yimei-emair-zhu-lenscape-gallery-opening/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Yimei Emair Zhu: Len!Scape Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exhibit by artist Yimei Emair Zhu!\n\n\nLen!Scape\nBy Yimei Emair Zhu\n \nOpening Reception\nApril 4th\, 6:00pm-8:00pmFree with RSVP\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Exhibit: This series continues the “low vision” narrative\, employing discarded lenses as a medium to question the hidden relationships among the visible\, the viewable\, and the observed. It challenges established modes of perception—structures and reconstructions\, light and shadow\, order and chaos—endeavoring to tear apart the confines of conventional visual narratives. In doing so\, it exposes the fragility of human visual physiology and the loss and distortion of information inherent in our perceptual processes. Just as multi-layered\, refined glasses reveal a clearer view of the world\, every discarded optical fragment in the exhibition activates a complex mechanism of symbolic transformation the moment it meets your gaze. \n\n\n\nAbout the Artist: \nYimei(Emair) Zhu is an interdisciplinary artist with a passion for Senses\, Posthumanism\, and Perspective Transformation. She holds an MFA in Art and Technology Studies from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and obtained her BFA in Experimental Art from the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts\, China. Her work explores deficiencies and imperfections from an unconventional perspective. She invites viewers to see limits not as limitations but as unique modes of experiencing the world. It’s about forging new ways of sensing\, feeling\, and interacting with our world by integrating technology with our corporeal existence.  \n \nWebsite: www.emair.studio  | Email: emairzhu@gmail.com  | Ig: @emair.studio \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://imss.org/program/yimei-emair-zhu-lenscape-gallery-opening-2/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Claire Rousay and More Eaze
DESCRIPTION:Empty Bottle Presents Claire Rousay and More Eaze at the International Museum of Surgical Science! Doors open at 7:00pm\, and guests are welcome to explore the Museum’s four floors until the show gets started at 8:00pm! \n\n  \n		\n			  \n  \n  \nClaire Rousay is based in San Antonio\, Texas. Her music zeroes in on personal emotions and the minutiae of everyday life—voicemails\, haptics\, environmental recordings\, stopwatches\, whispers and conversations—exploding their significance. \n \n			  \n  \n  \nmore eaze is the project of composer/multi-instrumentalist mari maurice rubio.
URL:https://imss.org/program/ebp-claire-rousay-and-more-eaze/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T200000
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SUMMARY:Global Perspectives on Health: A Presentation by Professor Karel Novák
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of conversation about Czech contributions to health and surgery lead by Prof. Karel Novak.\n\n\nGlobal Perspectives on Health: Conversation with Professor Karel Novák\n \n \nApril 14th\, 6:00pm-7:00pm\nDoors open at 5:30pmReception from 7:00pm-8:00pmFree with RSVP\n\n\nJoin us for an evening of conversation and presentation led by Professor Karel Novák\, the World First Vice-President of the International College of Surgeons. The evenings proceedings will explore the history of Czech contributions to health and surgery from the 14th century to present day\, including the 2015 Jubilee World Congress of Surgery held between Prague and Pilsen. \n \nAfter the presentation\, please stay for a light reception and complementary Museum access.  \n\n\n\nProfessor Karel Novák worked as a surgeon at the Faculty of Medicine of Charles University in Pilsen\, at the University Hospital in Motol and as a consultant professor at hospitals in Příbram and Beroun. He lectured at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport of Charles University. In 2021 he was elected first vice-president of the prestigious International College of Surgeons\, the highest position achieved by a Czech surgeon since the world presidency of Professor Arnold Jirásek in 1936-1938. The organization\, which operates in more than 100 countries\, was founded in 1935 in Geneva and has six continental federations.
URL:https://imss.org/program/global-perspectives-on-health-a-presentation-by-professor-karel-novak/
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:20250416T150000
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SUMMARY:Len?Scape Interactive Exploration
DESCRIPTION:This event “Len?Scape” extends the spirit of the “Len!Scape” by artist Yimei Emair Zhu.\n\n\nLen?Scape Interactive Exploration \nwith Yimei Emair Zhu\, Reid Arowood\, and Sunshine Lombre \nApril 16th\, 2025\n3:00pm – 5:00pm\n \nFree\, RSVP Required \n \n\n\nThis event “Len?Scape” extends the spirit of the “Len!Scape” exhibition by fostering collaboration with two other artists\, inviting audiences to re-examine their modes of viewing\, participate actively\, and engage in secondary creation. We believe that a completed work’s journey continues through exploration and reinterpretation—challenging established perceptions and encouraging cross-disciplinary artistic fusion. \n\n\n\nThe event is divided into three parts: \n\nLen?Scape Part 1 Led by artist Reid\, this segment offers a visual performance designed to inspire new ways of viewing and engaging with art. Audiences are encouraged to employ diverse viewing methods to deeply experience Reid’s work Algorithmic Reflections (Algorithmic Reflections explores the fluid and constructed nature of identity through a generative archive of machine-produced faces\, revealing the intimate entanglement between human subjectivity and algorithmic interpretation. (15 minutes of performance + 5 minutes for Q&A/Break = 20mins)\nLen?Scape Part 2 Artist Sunshine responds to the work Lan!Scape through poetry and sound\, interweaving language and auditory experience to reveal new layers of meaning. (15 minutes of performance + 5 minutes for Q&A/Break = 20mins)\nPart 3 Yimei will guide a tour of the exhibition “Len!Scape”\, inviting participants to explore tactile sensations and braille\, deepening the dialogue on multisensory perception. (20mins with 2 games + 20 minutes of guided tour + Q&A = 40mins)\n\nThrough this series of activities\, we aim to explore with our audience how art interweaves the acts of viewing\, listening\, and touching\, fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue and advancing research within the field. \n \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \nThis project is supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal assistance listing number\, 21.027 awarded to the International Museum of Surgical Science by the US Treasury through the American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in the amount of $125\,000.00\, representing 83% of total project funding. \nThis project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of SurgicalScience acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council. \n\n\nAbout the Artists:  \n\n\n\nYimei(Emair) Zhu is an interdisciplinary artist with a passion for Senses\, Posthumanism\, and Perspective Transformation. She holds an MFA in Art and Technology Studies from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and obtained her BFA in Experimental Art from the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts\, China. Her work explores deficiencies and imperfections from an unconventional perspective. She invites viewers to see limits not as limitations but as unique modes of experiencing the world. It’s about forging new ways of sensing\, feeling\, and interacting with our world by integrating technology with our corporeal existence.  \nIg: @emair.studio \n \n\n\n\nReid Arowood fuses elements of performance\, sculpture\, and new media to create multi-sensory experiences that push the boundaries of the hybrid body and queer identity. Their work has been exhibited internationally through various festivals\, symposiums\, and exhibitions. Recent highlights include Ancestral Echoes: A Decade of Bio Art\, Ars Electronica Festival “Worlds in Progress”\, the 6th International Exhibition on New Media Art \, Art in Odd Places: NORMAL\, and Future Bodies: 2022 New Media Caucus Symposium and Exhibition. They received their BFA in Sculpture from the University of Tennessee and their MFA in Art and Technology Studies at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. \nIg: @reidstuff
URL:https://imss.org/program/lenscape-interactive-exploration/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Performance: Ty Bouque & Nolan Ehlers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of riveting contemporary music for percussion and voice!\n\n\nPerformance – Ty Bouque & Nolan Ehlers\nMusic for Percussion & Voice\n\nApril 17\, 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 at IMSS as we are joined for the first time by vocalist Ty Bouque and percussionist Nolan Ehlers for an evening of contemporary music for percussion and voice!  \n \nProgram:  \nJohn Luther Adams – The Mathematics of Resonant Bodies: I. Burst (2006)  \nEnno Poppe – Wespe (2005)  \nMichael Finnissy – Outside Kavafis (2020)  \nLiza Lim – Chang-O Flies to the Moon  (1997) \nRyan Garvey – The Wind Could See* (2024) \n \n*World Premiere \n\n\nAbout the Performers:  \n\n\n\nTy Bouque writes about opera: its slippery histories\, its sensual bodies\, and the work of mourning for a dead genre. Elsewhere\, Bouque sings in various solo\, ensemble\, and opera settings around the world. Bouque lives in Chicago. \n\n\n\nNolan Ehlers is a Chicago-based percussionist specializing in new music\, improvisation\, and chamber music. He has commissioned and premiered works from composers such as Michael Gordon\, David Fennessy\, John Supko\, and Molly Joyce. He is a co-founding member of the new music/improvisation trio Else\, if Else and the artist collective Inland Ocean. Nolan has performed with Aiyun Huang\, Wynton Marsalis\, Ensemble Modern\, Beyond This Point\, and others. In 2025\, Nolan will work with students of Kunstacademie Deinze in Belgium to present collaborative multidisciplinary performances alongside members of Inland Ocean.
URL:https://imss.org/program/performance-ty-bouque-nolan-ehlers/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Twin Peaks Wrapt: Fix Your Hearts
DESCRIPTION:A night to commemorate our endearment of Twin Peaks\, loss of David Lynch\, and moment to stand with the trans community.\n\n\nFriday\, April 18th \n7PM-11PM \n21+ \nInternational Museum of Surgical Science \n \nIt’s been 35 years since Agent Cooper made his cameo into Twin Peaks lore\, and all the while losing its dreamer David Lynch. We are hosting a commemorative Twin Peaks party for the ages you won’t forget! \n \nFans will recall Lynch’s reprise in “The Return” as FBI Deputy Director Gorden Cole bolstering FBI Cheif of Staff Denise Bryson (enacted by David Duchovny)\, Cole famously exclaims\, “When you became Denise\, I told all of your colleagues\, those clown comics\, to fix their hearts or die.” \n \nWe culminate this untimely culmination of events into a night to commemorate our endearment of Twin Peaks\, loss of David Lynch\, and moment to stand with the trans community. ALL proceeds from this event will go to the Transgender Law Center. \n \nCOSTUMES STRONGLY ENCOURAGED \n \nYour ticket includes complimentary Damn Fine coffee\, Bang Bang Cherry Pie\, and cocktails! \n \nTickets🎟 $40 Early Bird (Until 3/18)🎟 $50 General Admission🎟 $75 At the Door \nAges 21+ Only (ID required at the door) \nAccessibilityThe museum features a ramp entrance and elevator access. For additional accommodations\, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at info@imss.org. \nFind directions and parking info here: Plan Your Visit \nDon’t miss this chance to meet amazing people in Chicago’s most unconventional venue! Limited tickets are available—reserve yours today! \n\n\nPerformances by:\n\n\nTwin Peaks Drag Performance by Lucy Stoole \n\n\nDJ Dale Cooper \nDJ Dale Cooper spins records like he’s solving mysteries—smooth\, enigmatic\, and always with a damn fine groove. Whether in a smoky club or the depths of the Black Lodge\, his sets are a perfect mix of dreamlike ambience and dance-floor fire\, served with a side of cherry pie and a damn fine cup of coffee. \n\n\nDrop in Twin Peaks Flash Tattoos by renowned artists David Allen and Ryan Flaherty! Tattoos will be on a first come first served basis! Be sure to head upstairs to get your name in. Flash tattoos will start at $100.  \n\n\nTremendous thank you to our Sponsors:\n\n\nBang Bang Pie: Who generously agreed to both make cherry pies off schedule AND donate them! \n \nDamn Fine Coffee Bar: Everyone’s favorite Twin Peaks themed coffee shop in our own backyard! \n \nHendricks Gin: For those complimentary Laura Palmers… \n \nIsrael Fernandez III: is the creative force behind @drink312\, a platform dedicated to celebrating Chicago’s hospitality scene through original\, engaging content. With years of experience as a mixologist\, branding consultant\, and digital media producer\, Israel highlights the city’s top bartenders\, industry leaders\, and cocktail culture – capturing the heart of Chicago’s service industry. Through his newly founded media company\, Vandalist Media\, he expands his creative vision beyond the cocktail\, producing content that connects brands\, creatives\, and culture. A true industry insider\, Israel is passionate about elevating the voices that make Chicago’s nightlife and hospitality world thrive. \n \nLeatherbee Spirits \n \n\n\n*** About the Transgender Law Center: \nTransgender Law Center is the largest national\, trans-led organization working to set all people free. We champion the right of all transgender and gender-nonconforming people to make their own choices and live freely\, safely\, and authentically. Prioritizing BIPOC\, disabled\, and HIV+ communities\, we advance community-driven strategies that harness trans knowledge\, power\, and joy to ensure that we all not only survive but thrive at all ages and phases of life. \n \nEven if you cannot attend the event\, please consider supporting this organization! They accept donations directly from their website as well.
URL:https://imss.org/program/twin-peaks-wrapt-fix-your-hearts/
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:Celebrate the new year with new skills!\n\n\nKintsugi Workshop for Beginners\nwith Mami Takahashi\nApril 19\, 2025\n11:00am – 1:00pm\n \nKintsugi is a traditional Japanese Urushi (lacquer)-based craft in which gold is used to repair broken ceramics. The practice of Kintsugi highlights the break rather than erasing it and emphasizes that the break is what makes the ceramics more valuable. \nIn this beginner’s workshop\, participants will learn the basic and simplified version of Kintsugi process on a small porcelain plate to understand the fundamentals of this process. All materials including adhesives in the workshop will be food-safe. We will also use an artificial Urushi (the natural resin/glue collected from the lacquer tree) sap for this beginner’s class\, which is safe to touch without allergy reactions. \nPlease note that in the “Kintsugi for Beginners” workshop\, epoxy putty will be used in addition to the ceramic glue. These materials may make the students’ fingers sticky\, and some remnants of epoxy might also stay on their fingers for a few days. Finger covers will be provided for student use\, but often\, that makes working with these materials a bit difficult. \n“Kintsugi is based on the philosophy that breakage and repair are something to celebrate – embracing flaws and imperfections creates a stronger and more beautiful piece of art. Using this as a metaphor for healing ourselves teaches us an important lesson: Sometimes in the process of repairing what feels broken\, we become more unique\, beautiful\, and resilient. Kintsugi can be a way to reframe personal challenges. Reminding us that we’re not victims of our circumstances. Showing us that we can come out on the other side stronger.” — Here is a quote about Kintsugi from Linda Muller\, a certified life coach. \n \n\n\n\nAbout Mami Takahashi: \nMami Takahashi is a Japanese multidisciplinary artist and a scholar working in multiple cities including Chicago and Tokyo. She earned her MFA in Contemporary Studio Practice from Portland State University in 2013 and a BFA in Japanese Painting from Joshibi University of Art and Design in Japan. \nWith ongoing artistic research\, practice\, and teaching\, Takahashi explores different approaches to actualize Japanese aesthetics to enhance cultural perspectives in many U.S. communities. Takahashi also aims to connect Japan and communities in Chicago by teaching traditional and modern art-making techniques.
URL:https://imss.org/program/workshop-kintsugi-for-beginners-5/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:RenaisSENSES: Artist Talk with Anke Loh
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation and walk-through demonstration by Anke Loh on her exhibit\, RenaisSENSES\n\n\nRenaisSENSES: Artist Talk with Anke Loh\nApril 25th\, 2025\n1:00pm – 2:00pm\n \nFree\, RSVP Required \n \nArtist Anke Loh will join us for a walk-through demonstration of her exhibit RenaisSENSES\, which will be followed by time for Q&A \nAbout the exhibit: \n“By engaging visitors directly in the Museum environment\, Loh’s interactive installations emphasize the importance of human touch and shared sensory encounters. These pillows—carefully embroidered with circuits that activate sound palettes—create a transformative space within the gallery\, encouraging participants to reflect on their bodies\, their relationships with others\, and the surrounding environment. With a focus on ethically sourced materials and responsible production\, Loh’s work champions sustainable practice in fashion and art. \n \nIn presenting her new body of work\, Loh underscores her belief in clothing and textiles as a “second skin” capable of both practical function and profound communication. Visitors are invited not only to learn about her ongoing journey bridging art\, science\, and technology but also to immerse themselves in the tactile\, sonic\, and visual dimensions of her textile art. As Loh’s residency culminates in this interactive exhibition\, it becomes an experiential testament to her mission of nurturing community connections\, addressing pain\, and cultivating holistic well-being through design.” \n \n \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Artist: \nAnke Loh embraces technology as another way of communicating with the body and its environment. With a background in fashion design\, she focuses on textile development and wearable technology\, aligning with society and craft. Her collections have been featured in international runway shows and exhibitions including New York Fashion Week\, The Centre Pompidou in Paris\, Japan’s Osaka Collection Show\, and the Museum of Science and Industry of Chicago. Her artistic projects\, including INTERKNIT and Dressing Light\, have attracted international media coverage and recognition\, including being honored as a Laureate at the Festival International des Arts et de la Môde in Hyères\, France. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \nThis project is supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal assistance listing number\, 21.027 awarded to the International Museum of Surgical Science by the US Treasury through the American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in the amount of $125\,000.00\, representing 83% of total project funding. \nThis project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of SurgicalScience acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a presentation and demonstration by Anke Loh about her installation at IMSS\, RenaisSENSES .  \nAbout the presentation:  \n“By engaging visitors directly in the Museum environment\, Loh’s interactive installations emphasize the importance of human touch and shared sensory encounters. These pillows—carefully embroidered with circuits that activate sound palettes—create a transformative space within the gallery\, encouraging participants to reflect on their bodies\, their relationships with others\, and the surrounding environment. With a focus on ethically sourced materials and responsible production\, Loh’s work champions sustainable practice in fashion and art. \n \nIn presenting her new body of work\, Loh underscores her belief in clothing and textiles as a “second skin” capable of both practical function and profound communication. Visitors are invited not only to learn about her ongoing journey bridging art\, science\, and technology but also to immerse themselves in the tactile\, sonic\, and visual dimensions of her textile art. As Loh’s residency culminates in this interactive exhibition\, it becomes an experiential testament to her mission of nurturing community connections\, addressing pain\, and cultivating holistic well-being through design.”
URL:https://imss.org/program/renaissenses-artist-talk-with-anke-loh/
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:20250425T210000
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SUMMARY:Crossing Borders Music: Struggle\, Resistance\, and Hope
DESCRIPTION:Crossing Borders Music shares string quartets by Haitian composers in this moving program of resilience\, resistance\, and hope.\n\n\nPerformance – Struggle\, Resistance\, and Hope: Music by Haitian Composers\nA performance of works by Haitain composers by Crossing Borders Music\n\nApril 25\, 2025\n7:00-9:00pm\nDoors at 6:30pm \nSliding Scale\, Pay-what-you-can tickets: $5-$15Please use the “Donation” option or you can choose from the following suggested ticket prices: \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 \nPlease email Lisa at lisa@imss.org with any questions or concerns about ticketing.  \n\n\nCrossing Borders Music shares string quartets by Haitian composers in this moving program of resilience\, resistance\, and hope. The program includes one of the first-ever performances of Incertitudes! and Haiti’s Lecture by Haitian composer Dickens Princivil\, commissioned by Crossing Borders Music after Dickens was kidnapped and released. The program also includes Rudy Perrault’s “Exodus” string quartet dedicated to all people forced to leave their homeland\, “Chrysallis devient papillon” (“Chrysalis Becomes Butterfly”) which is a metaphor for positive transformation by Sabrina CD Jean Louis\, plus hopeful music showing the incredible talents of Haiti’s next generation of musicians\, and more! \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \nThis project is supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal assistance listing number\, 21.027 awarded to the International Museum of Surgical Science by the US Treasury through the American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in the amount of $125\,000.00\, representing 83% of total project funding. \nThis project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of SurgicalScience acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council. \n \nAbout the Composers:  \n\n\n\nPerformer\, conductor and composer\, Jean R. (“Rudy”) Perrault is Director of Orchestras and Professor of Music at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD). Born in Port-au-Prince\, Haiti\, he earned his Master’s degree in Music Performance from Temple University\, under the tutelage of Helen Kwalwasser. Rudy has conducted numerous ensembles including Sinfonietta de Paris\, the Karelia State Conservatory Orchestra(Russia)\, the Conservatoire de Paris région Boulogne-Billancourt (Paris\, France)\, members of the Vincenzo Bellini Conservatory of Palermo (Sicily\, Italy) and the Hacettepe Conservatory Symphony Orchestra (Ankara\, Turkey). He traveled to Venezuela where he worked closely with members of “El Sistema” organization (FESNOJIV) conducting master classes and workshops in many of the nuclei surrounding Caracas. He is a frequent panelist on national and international\, instrumental and conducting competitions\, and has participated in many prestigious music festivals including the International Music Camp\, Aspen\, Tanglewood\, and Chautauqua. \n\n\n\nDickens Princivil\, born on July 19\, 1961\, in Port-au-Prince\, Haiti\, was destined for a life steeped in music\, art\, and culture. Coming from a family of four children\, Dickens was raised in a household where music and religion held profound importance. \nHis familial connection to music was evident early\, as his grandfather served as a clarinetist in the prestigious National Palace brass band. This legacy inspired Dickens to begin his musical journey as a cellist at seven. Over the years\, his dedication and passion for music grew\, leading him to master the double bass and electric bass guitar by age fifteen. \nDickens’s illustrious career saw him perform alongside renowned Haitian musical artists such as Ansy Dérose\, Guy Durosier\, Raoul Guillaume\, and many others. His talents extended beyond instrumental proficiency\, as he distinguished himself as a solo singer in esteemed choirs such as La Schola Cantorum\, “Voice and Harmony.” \n\n\n\nHaitian composer Sabrina Claire Detty Jean Louis writes music to capture emotions and provide outsiders an accessible entry to Haitian culture. As a student of the Dessaix Baptiste School of Jacmel\, Haiti\, she composed the cello quartet Clair de Lune (“Moonlight“) at age 14\, before she knew the word “composer.” She heard melodies\, harmonies\, and accompaniments in her head and wrote them down. Then\, she creatively searched for ways to hear how the parts sounded together; she sang one part into her phone and taught her mother to sing another\, while she sang a third part. \nJean Louis wrote Plainte d’un Rescapé\, (“Survivor’s Lament”)\, capturing her feelings in the immediate aftermath of the devastating Haitian earthquake of January 12\, 2010\, which she describes as the most terrifying moments of her life. In 2015\, she was commissioned by Crossing Borders Music to write new works for its 2016 album.
URL:https://imss.org/program/crossing-borders-music-struggle-resistance-and-hope/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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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 Beginners\nwith Mami Takahashi\nMarch 30\, 2024\n11:00am – 1:00pm\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-3/
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:20250509T200000
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SUMMARY:Echoes of the Collection: Artists in Conversation Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exhibit of works created by current and alumni artists from Columbia College Chicago!\n\n\nEchoes of the Collection: Artists in Conversation Exhibition Opening\n \nOpening Reception\nMay 9th\, 6:00pm-8:00pmFree with RSVP\n\n\n\nHeader photo credit: “Snake Oils” by El Carrel & “Florence Nightingale” by Riley Hannon \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science\, in collaboration with the School of Visual Arts and the Illustration Program at Columbia College Chicago\, invites you to experience a dynamic exhibition of illustrations created by current students and recent alumni. Inspired by the museum’s unique and historic collection\, the works on display reimagine medical artifacts\, surgical advancements\, and anatomical illustrations through a contemporary lens. \nThis dynamic showcase features a blend of traditional and digital techniques\, offering a fresh perspective on the intersection of visual storytelling\, science\, and history. \n \nCurated by: Cheri Lee Charlton Assistant Professor of Illustration at Columbia College \n\n\n\nThis exhibit is presented in collaboration with the Illustration Program at Columbia College Chicago.
URL:https://imss.org/program/echoes-of-the-collection-artists-in-conversation-exhibition-opening/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T200000
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SUMMARY:Jenny Chernansky/Penny Cagney: Under The Skin Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exhibit by Chicago-based artists Jenny Chernasky and Penny Cagney\n\n\nUnder the Skin\nBy Jenny Chernansky & Penny Cagney\n \nOpening Reception\nMay 16th\, 6:00pm-8:00pmFree with RSVP\n\n\n\nIn ‘Under the Skin’ Penny Cagney and Jenny Chernansky delve into the connections between our inner states of mind and their physical manifestation in the outer layers of skin–the critical barrier between our vulnerable interiors and threats from the outside. \n\n\n\nAbout the Artists: \nHaving Slovak roots while growing up in Chicago and many years in New Orleans\, Jenny Chernansky’s work embodies the dual nature of the feminine experience\, embracing how the past may be reinterpreted to bring a new look at the narrative that has held a long shadow over our modern culture. Award winning photographer and painter\, Jenny Chernansky’swork has been shown nationally and internationally. Jenny has received numerous Juror’s choice and honorable mention awards\, been featured in several interviews\, articles\, online and printed publications\, as well as the R.K. Mitchell Award for Excellence while attending the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts. Jenny received her BA from Columbia College Chicago and MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. \n \n\n\n\nPenny Cagney was born\, raised and educated in Chicagoland. She received her BFA magna cum laude from Loyola University\, a MA from Columbia College\, and in 2021\, a MFA in studio arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Cagney also taught graduate arts administration at Columbia College and SAIC. She now divides her time between Tempe\, AZ and Santa Cruz\, CA. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://imss.org/program/jenny-chernansky-penelope-cagney-under-the-skin-gallery-opening/
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\nMay 25\, 2025\n2:00pm – 4:00pm\n \nKintsugi is a traditional Japanese Urushi (lacquer)-based craft in which gold is used to repair broken ceramics. The practice of Kintsugi highlights the break rather than erasing it and emphasizes that the break is what makes the ceramics more valuable. \nIn this beginner’s workshop\, participants will learn the basic and simplified version of Kintsugi process on a small porcelain plate to understand the fundamentals of this process. All materials including adhesives in the workshop will be food-safe. We will also use an artificial Urushi (the natural resin/glue collected from the lacquer tree) sap for this beginner’s class\, which is safe to touch without allergy reactions. \nPlease note that in the “Kintsugi for Beginners” workshop\, epoxy putty will be used in addition to the ceramic glue. These materials may make the students’ fingers sticky\, and some remnants of epoxy might also stay on their fingers for a few days. Finger covers will be provided for student use\, but often\, that makes working with these materials a bit difficult. \n“Kintsugi is based on the philosophy that breakage and repair are something to celebrate – embracing flaws and imperfections creates a stronger and more beautiful piece of art. Using this as a metaphor for healing ourselves teaches us an important lesson: Sometimes in the process of repairing what feels broken\, we become more unique\, beautiful\, and resilient. Kintsugi can be a way to reframe personal challenges. Reminding us that we’re not victims of our circumstances. Showing us that we can come out on the other side stronger.” — Here is a quote about Kintsugi from Linda Muller\, a certified life coach. \n \n\n\n\nAbout Mami Takahashi: \nMami Takahashi is a Japanese multidisciplinary artist and a scholar working in multiple cities including Chicago and Tokyo. She earned her MFA in Contemporary Studio Practice from Portland State University in 2013 and a BFA in Japanese Painting from Joshibi University of Art and Design in Japan. \nWith ongoing artistic research\, practice\, and teaching\, Takahashi explores different approaches to actualize Japanese aesthetics to enhance cultural perspectives in many U.S. communities. Takahashi also aims to connect Japan and communities in Chicago by teaching traditional and modern art-making techniques.
URL:https://imss.org/program/workshop-kintsugi-for-beginners-6/
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:20250528T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140643
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SUMMARY:Performance: Pleiades at IMSS
DESCRIPTION:For one night only\, Pleiades Series takes over IMSS\, awakening it into a living\, breathing house of performance.\n\n\nPerformance – Pleiades at IMSS\n\nMay 28\, 2025\n7:30-9:00pm\nDoors at 7:00pm \nTickets: \n$10 Student – use code STUDENT at checkout \n(Valid Student ID will be requested at the door) \n$10 IMSS Members Presale – use code IMSSMEMBER at checkout \n(Valid IMSS Membership card will be requested at door) \n$15 GA Presale \n– \n$15 Student & IMSS Members (With valid ID & Membership Card) at Door \n$20 GA at Door \n\n\nFor one night only\, Pleiades Series takes over the International Museum of Surgical Sciences\, awakening it into a living\, breathing house of performance. \nAs the night unfolds\, you’ll drift through the museum’s shadowed corridors encountering spectral performances and hypnotic soundscapes. And just when it all seems to end… a secret dance party awaits in the depths of the museum… \nCo-curated with Caroline Jesalva\, this night features: \n\nTina LeFauve and Sara Zalek\nCarol Genetti\nGrace DeVies\nsulffffffur\n\n \nDon’t miss out on this night! \n\n\nAbout the Pleiades Series:  \nPleiades is a monthly performance series dedicated to celebrating femme\, trans\, and nonbinary artists. With a dual mission to amplify the visibility of these performers and foster connections among improvisers from diverse backgrounds\, Pleiades creates a welcoming and dynamic space for artistic exploration and collaboration. \nEach event begins with curated performances that reflect a wide spectrum of genres and styles\, encompassing sound art\, punk\, improvisation\, noise\, and more. The second half of the evening is devoted to a free improvisation jam session\, open to all femme\, trans\, nonbinary\, and genderfluid performers—including musicians\, movers\, poets\, spoken word artists\, and other creatives. \nBy bringing together artists from varied traditions and practices\, Pleiades embodies a spirit of inclusivity and creative exchange that strengthens and uplifts the community. \nCheck out the Pleiades Series Instagram Page for show updates!
URL:https://imss.org/program/performance-pleiades-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:20250530T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140643
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SUMMARY:Performance & Pop-Up: Narratives of Flesh
DESCRIPTION:Genevieve Ramos and Gretchen Hasse present an evening of art and performance about inhabiting imperfect bodies and minds.\n\n\nPerformance: Narratives of Flesh\n\nMay 30\, 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\nMedicine and surgery can be life saving\, but the imperfections remain. The human experience is full of nuance. Everything about humans emanates from the flesh\, and all of our bodies and minds are atypical. Why do we strive to be typical? How can the narratives of our flesh bring acceptance and solidarity? \n \nJoin us for a performance and pop up art show centering the body\, its ills\, and triumphs. \n\n\nPerformance by: \n\nGretchen Hasse\nMatt Bodett\nRachel Singer\nRobby Lee Williams\n\nArt by: \n\nGenevieve Ramos\nMelissa Simo\nMothra Liddel\nGretchen Hasse\nWhitney Wasson\nMeredith Thomas\nMichael Abcede\nAndrea Kaspryk\nGretchen Hasse\nMike Triplett\nConnie Gao\nAtticus Ibarra\nAllison Carol Schmocker\nZelene Sanchez
URL:https://imss.org/program/performance-the-cursed-flesh/
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:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140643
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T215025Z
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SUMMARY:Civil War Days
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special presentation by the 17th Corps Field Hospital for informative sessions on historical surgical practices!\n\n\nSurgeons of the Civil War:Surgery & Medicine from 1861-1865\nMay 31-June 1\, 2025\n\n\nJoin us on May 31st and June 1st for a special IMSS event! We are excited to welcome back the 17th Corps Field Hospital for two days of demonstrations and displays aimed at sharing the realities of surgery and medicine during the American Civil War.  \n(Please note the schedule of demonstrations is subject to change) \n\n\n\nThe day will feature… \n\nA “Touch Table” where Museum-goers will be able to pickup and hold historical items. \nWeather instruments! Surgeons of the Civil War often moonlighted as meteorologists.\nA display of surgical instruments from 1860-1865\nDisplays of Civil War era medicine where you can discuss the efficacy of period concoctions with the pharmacist. \nAn undertaker who will share the instruments needed for embalming – and he’ll bring along his origninal cooling table too!\n\n \n\n\nAdmission \nWe’re offering special rates for this event! Admission costs cover your entire visit to the Museum – come for the Civil War Era surgery\, stay for the x-rays and more! \nEarly Bird Sales (Ends 6/1/2025 at 4pm): \n$20 – GA \n$15 – Students\, Seniors\, Military & Educators (Valid ID will be requested at check-in) \n$13 – Children \nFamily Early Bird Special Package – $55 for a family of two adults and up to 3 children! \n— \nAdmission  at Door: \n$25 – GA \n$18 – Students\, Seniors\, Military & Educators (Valid ID will be requested at check-in) \n$15 – Children
URL:https://imss.org/program/surgeons-of-the-civil-war-surgery-medicine-from-1861-1865/
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:20250601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140643
CREATED:20250307T225057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T203518Z
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SUMMARY:Civil War Days
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special presentation by the 17th Corps Field Hospital for informative sessions on historical surgical practices!\n\n\nSurgeons of the Civil War:Surgery & Medicine from 1861-1865\nMay 31-June 1\, 2025\n\n\nJoin us on May 31st and June 1st for a special IMSS event! We are excited to welcome back the 17th Corps Field Hospital for two days of demonstrations and displays aimed at sharing the realities of surgery and medicine during the American Civil War.  \n(Please note the schedule of demonstrations is subject to change) \n\n\n\nThe day will feature… \n\nA “Touch Table” where Museum-goers will be able to pickup and hold historical items. \nWeather instruments! Surgeons of the Civil War often moonlighted as meteorologists.\nA display of surgical instruments from 1860-1865\nDisplays of Civil War era medicine where you can discuss the efficacy of period concoctions with the pharmacist. \nAn undertaker who will share the instruments needed for embalming – and he’ll bring along his origninal cooling table too!\n\n \n\n\nAdmission \nWe’re offering special rates for this event! Admission costs cover your entire visit to the Museum – come for the Civil War Era surgery\, stay for the x-rays and more! \nEarly Bird Sales (Ends 6/1/2025 at 4pm): \n$20 – GA \n$15 – Students\, Seniors\, Military & Educators (Valid ID will be requested at check-in) \n$13 – Children \nFamily Early Bird Special Package – $55 for a family of two adults and up to 3 children! \n— \nAdmission  at Door: \n$25 – GA \n$18 – Students\, Seniors\, Military & Educators (Valid ID will be requested at check-in) \n$15 – Children
URL:https://imss.org/program/surgeons-of-the-civil-war-surgery-medicine-from-1861-1865-2/
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:20250619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140643
CREATED:20250612T162233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T150809Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: Stan Brakhage's Pittsburgh Trilogy\, Presented by Tone Glow
DESCRIPTION:Tone Glow is excited to announce a special screening of Stan Brakhage’s Pittsburgh Trilogy at IMSS!\n\n\nTone Glow Presents Stan Brakhage’s Pittsburgh Trilogy\n \nJune 19th\, 7:00pm-9:00pm\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–$20 at Door \n$15 Student at Door \n$15 IMSS Member at Door \n\n\nTone Glow is excited to announce a special screening of Stan Brakhage’s Pittsburgh Trilogy\, a collection of films by the American avant-garde filmmaker that is centered around civic institutions and spaces\, including policing (Eyes)\, a hospital (Deus Ex)\, and a morgue (The Act of Seeing With One’s Own Eyes). Created in the early 1970s\, these works are removed from the abstract\, symbolic\, and interior worlds that define much of the filmmaker’s practice and are instead documentaries that depict what he called “outerscapes.” Incisive and unsparing\, these films provide a look into different professions that were\, at the time in America\, rarely filmed at such length and in close proximity\, especially by an experimental filmmaker. \n \nBrakhage has noted that Eyes was screened by the Black Panthers in Chicago as a way “to show what pigs the police are” but also by cops themselves\, as they thought it revealed them to be “kind and gentle.” Deus Ex was inspired by the many experiences Brakhage had while ill at hospitals\, including one incident where he\, in an emergency room\, held himself together by reading Charles Olson’s “Cole’s Island” from a 1965 issue of Chicago’s Poetry magazine. The Act of Seeing With One’s Own Eyes was filmed at the Allegheny Coroner’s Office in downtown Pittsburgh\, and utilizes an aesthetic structure meant to help viewers “accept what they’re shown\, so they can continue to watch.” While it was a difficult film for Brakhage to make\, he stated that it also shows that “there are wondrous landscapes inside  body\, and it’s a terrain that\, yes\, we need to see.” \n \nThe films in the program will be screened on 16mm prints courtesy of Canyon Cinema. These works feature graphic images of blood\, viscera\, death\, open-heart surgery\, and autopsy. Viewer discretion is advised. Thank you to Ben Creech for projecting the films. \n \n\n\nProgram: \n1. Eyes (1970\, color\, silent\, 33 mins) \n2. Deus Ex (1971\, color\, silent\, 35 mins) \n3. The Act of Seeing with One’s Own Eyes (1971\, color\, silent\, 32 mins) \nTotal Runtime = 100 mins \n \n\n\n\nStan Brakhage (1933-2003) is one of the most important and influential figures in the history of avant-garde film. With hundreds of films to his name\, Brakhage utilized a variety of techniques—from contact printing to painting directly on to celluloid—that would explore “birth\, sex\, death\, and the search for God.” His films eschewed traditional narrative and rarely contained soundtracks\, opting instead for visceral viewing experiences that highlighted the richness and infinitude of the foundational elements of cinema. Brakhage taught film history at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago from 1969-1976. \n \nTone Glow is a publication dedicated to avant-garde music and film founded by Joshua Minsoo Kim. Alongside interviews and criticism\, Tone Glow hosts film screenings around Chicago.
URL:https://imss.org/program/film-screening-stan-brakhages-pittsburgh-trilogy-presented-by-tone-glow/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140643
CREATED:20250612T162235Z
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SUMMARY:Rachel Mindrup: Neurofibromatosis and a Portrait of 1 in 3\,000
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of a new exhibit by Rachel Mindrup documenting the life experiences of Ashok Shrestha.\n\n\nNeurofibromatosis and a Portrait of 1 in 3\,000: Ashok Shrestha’s Transformation\nBy Rachel Mindrup\n \nOpening Reception\nJune 20th\, 6:00pm-8:00pmFree with RSVP\n\n\n\nNeurofibromatosis and a Portrait of 1 in 3\,000: Ashok Shrestha’s Transformation is a powerful exhibition featuring nine works of printmaking\, drawing\, and painting by artist Rachel Mindrup\, chronicling the medical journey and personal resilience of Ashok Shrestha\, a young man from Nepal living with neurofibromatosis (NF)—a genetic disorder that causes tumors to form on nerve tissue. \n \nIn 2016\, Ashok began fundraising to travel to the U.S. for life-altering surgery after NF caused significant facial disfigurement. He arrived in Chicago in late 2017 to undergo a series of complex procedures led by renowned reconstructive surgeon Dr. McKay McKinnon. These surgeries included cranial reconstruction and the placement of a prosthetic eye\, made possible by over $70\,000 in grassroots donations organized by Mindrup and community partners. \n \nMindrup\, an associate professor at Creighton University and the Richard L. Deming\, MD Endowed Chair in Medical Humanities\, met Ashok while exhibiting her NF awareness portraits in Nebraska. She has painted over 110 portraits as part of her ongoing series\, Many Faces of Neurofibromatosis\, using art to elevate stories\, raise awareness\, and foster empathy. \n \n“Portraits hold the power of earthly immortality. Through my work\, I aim to shift focus from genetic complications to individual identity. My son’s NF diagnosis inspired this series\, connecting me to a global community whose stories I now have the privilege to share through portraiture.” \n \n\n\n\nAbout the Artist: \nRachel Mindrup is an associate professor of drawing and painting and the Richard L. Deming\, MD Endowed Chair in Medical Humanities at Creighton University. She received her BFA from the University of Nebraska – Kearney and then continued with atelier studies at the Art Academy of Los Angeles. She received her MFA from the Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University. Her current painting practice is about the study of the figure and portraiture in art and its relation to medicine\, healing and identity. Her son’s diagnosis has been the motivation behind her series of portraits “Many Faces of Neurofibromatosis (NF)”. She is currently painting someone with NF from all 50 states to bring to Washington D.C. when advocating for federal funding for NF research. \n \nMindrup’s work has been shown nationally and internationally including the Queens Museum in Queens\, NY\, University of Nebraska-Lincoln\, Omaha and Kearney campuses\, Georgia Regents University\, Vanderbilt University and Washington University Medical School. Her artwork is held in many private collections including those of Primatologist Jane Goodall and Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. \n\n\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://imss.org/program/rachel-mindrup-neurofibromatosis-and-a-portrait-of-1-in-3000/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140643
CREATED:20250612T162255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T150828Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Body & Clay - A Workshop on Care and Connection
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on workshop will explore care\, healing\, and connection through the tactile process of ceramic tile-making.\n\n\nBody & Clay – A Workshop on Care and Connection\nwith Mariposa Divina\nJune 21\, 2025\n11:00am – 1:00pm\n \n\n\nThis hands-on workshop will explore care\, healing\, and connection through the tactile process of ceramic tile-making. Held in the historic nursing classroom at the International Museum of Surgical Science in Chicago\, the session invites reflection on how we care for ourselves\, for others\, and for the communities we’re part of.  \nSurrounded by the legacy of nursing and the human body\, students will illustrate and glaze a ceramic tile that holds personal meaning—a piece to keep or gift as an expression of care. \nNo prior ceramics experience is needed. Just bring your hands\, your curiosity\, and a willingness to engage. Feel free to bring any references and images you would like to render into clay.  \n\n\nPlease Note:You will not be able to take your work home the same day as the workshop. Since it needs to be fired twice\, Pieces will be ready for pick up at IMSS two weeks after the workshop. If you are unable to pick it up\, it can be shipped to you\, there is a cost of $10 (an option to pre-select shipping is available at check-out).  \n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Mariposa is an interdisciplinary artist and tradesperson who grew up in Tijuana B.C. Mexico and now lives and works in Chicago. Growing up in a borderland where multiple identities and realities converge\, they are naturally drawn to art as a medium for self-expression\, storytelling\, and resistance. Their path to art has been non-linear and rooted in the act of creating for survival\, liberation\, and empowerment. They studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and completed the Welding Program at Chicago Women in Trades.
URL:https://imss.org/program/workshop-body-clay-a-workshop-on-care-and-connection/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140643
CREATED:20250612T162238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T150813Z
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SUMMARY:Vanessa Damilola Macaulay: Breathing Race into the Machine
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening of a new exhibit by Vanessa Damilola Macaulay that interrogates the racial logics encoded in medical instruments.\n\n\nBreathing Race into the Machine\nBy Vanessa Damilola Macaulay\nJune 27 – August 17\, 2025\n \nOpening Reception\nJune 27th\, 6:00pm-8:00pmFree with RSVP\n\n\n\nBreathing Race into the Machine interrogates the racial logics encoded in medical instruments\, not as corrupted deviations from a neutral standard but as systems deliberately engineered to encode inequality. Centering the spirometer\, a device used to measure lung capacity\, the exhibition reveals how this tool of clinical diagnosis doubled as a mechanism of racial classification. The spirometer\, developed in the 19th century\, helped forge and legitimise pseudoscientific claims that Black people had diminished lung capacity\, reinforcing myths of biological inferiority. These claims were not discarded with time; they have been absorbed into contemporary medical protocols\, algorithms\, and diagnostic thresholds. The racial bias encoded in the spirometer persists\, along with the ideology that justified it\, as an enduring fiction that pathologises Black breath while disguising power as science. \n \nIn this exhibition\, breath is not a symbol but a contested physiological threshold\, a racialised site of measurement and control. For Black people\, the reading of breath has long been made legible only to institutions of slavery and their afterlives in policing\, medicine\, environmental policy\, education\, and the carceral state\, where the simple act of breathing remains a site of surveillance\, suspicion\, and control. Rather than repair or redeem the spirometer\, Vanessa Damilola Macaulay unsettles its logic\, reimagining its function and offering a new grammar for how breath is measured\, heard\, and understood. Through sculpture\, sound\, performance and archival excavation\, she challenges the ways bodies are rendered measurable. Breathing Race into the Machine is not about outdated science; it is a powerful examination of how modern technologies continue to extract legibility from Black flesh while remaining fundamentally inadequate to comprehend the complexity of Black life in the US and beyond. \n \n\n\n\nAbout the Artist: \nVanessa Damilola Macaulay\, a Black British artist based in Chicago\, works across performance\, video\, and photography to explore how creative strategies can centre Black life in ways that resist and reimagine systems of antiblackness. Each project takes a distinct form\, shaped by embodied inquiry and social urgency. Macaulay’s work\, grounded in Black feminist epistemologies and speculative modes of inquiry\, challenges inherited narratives and constructs new visual and performative languages for imagining Black life beyond survival. Recent works include This Way Up with Care\, a performance that examines the struggles associated with crossing borders\, and The Architect\, an immersive performance on a double-decker bus in London shown at the Greenwich & Docklands International Festival. Macaulay’s work has been featured in theatres\, exhibitions and residencies across the UK\, South Africa\, Europe\, and the U.S. \n \nLearn More: https://www.vanessamacaulay.com/ \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://imss.org/program/vanessa-damilola-macaulay-breathing-race-into-the-machine/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T121500
DTSTAMP:20260403T140643
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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\nJune 29\, 2025\n10:15am – 12:15pm\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-7/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250705T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250705T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140643
CREATED:20250411T153441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T213115Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Ukiyo-e with Mami Takahashi
DESCRIPTION:Delve into the historic art of Japanese woodblock printing with Takahashi Sensei!\n\n\nUkiyo-e Workshop\nwith Mami Takahashi\nJuly 5\, 2025\n1:30pm – 4:30pm\n \n$45 for Materials & Admission\n\nJoin us on July 5th at 1:30pm for a workshop instructing guests on the art of Ukiyo-e\, a traditional Japanese printmaking techniques that dates back to the 17th century.\n \n“From the earliest points in my artistic practice to the present\, I have always had an affection and an interest in the beauty and precision in traditional Japanese printmaking techniques\, and have at various times integrated the skills I learned from working with these techniques into my practices. \nThis introductory workshop introduces students to the processes of Japanese block printmaking focusing on inking and printing. In this one-time workshop\, participants will not curve\, but watch the demonstration of curving by the instructor\, then learn and work on the coloring and printing techniques.” – Mami Takahashi \n\n\n\nAbout the teaching artist: \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-ukiyo-e-with-mami-takahashi-2/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140643
CREATED:20250612T162243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T010618Z
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SUMMARY:Show & Tell for Grown-Ups!: Historically Misinformed Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Let’s have fun & learn something together!\n\n\nShow & Tell for Grown-Ups!\nHistorically Misinformed Medicine\nJuly 10\, 2025\nShow & Tell for Grown-Ups is a show for sharing niche curiosities. Our goal is to redefine what a night out with friends can mean. Let’s have fun & learn something together! \nAudiences has been asking for it and now we’re so honored & excited to partner with The International Museum of Surgical Science. We’re bringing this Show & Tell edutainment platform to this engaging museum so we can connect with more brilliant people wanting to share their knowledge with others. \nSign Up to Share! You don’t need a PHD to teach us at Show & Tell for Grown-Ups!Presenters can signup online for a 5-minute slot to share something their passionate about. Then we open Q&A with the audience. It’s a night of learning\, laughing\, and meeting other passionate people. We can’t wait to meet you! \nDo you have a passion for historical medical practices that you want to share with an inclusive and engaged audience? Signup to share at Show & Tell for Grown-Ups! \nPresenter signup: https://forms.office.com/r/gfMRYyRR7p \nWhat to learn more about Show & Tell for Grown-Ups? Check out their website www.tellmewhyshow.com or on instagram @tellmewhyitscool_show . \n\n\nAnd don’t forget – $5 discount code with an RSVP on the Pie app
URL:https://imss.org/program/show-tell-for-grown-ups-historically-misinformed-medicine-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:20250716T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140643
CREATED:20250708T214950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T003631Z
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SUMMARY:IMSS 2nd Annual Art Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 2nd Annual Art Fair to support local artists and for special after-hours Museum access!\n\nIMSS 2nd Annual Art Fair!  \nJuly 16th\, 5:00pm-8:00pm \n\n\nTickets:  \nFree with RSVP ($5 Suggested Donation)  \n\n\nCelebrate local creativity at our 2nd Annual Art Fair on July 16th from 5:00–8:00 PM! Discover unique works by local artists\, shop one-of-a-kind pieces\, and enjoy special after-hours access to the Museum. It’s the perfect summer evening of art\, community\, and inspiration—don’t miss it\, RSVP today! \n\n\nArtists Include: \n\nAodan\nTBD Collective\nFontaine Scarelli\nCortney Makes Art!\nPolina Pechkova\nGeneva Bowers\nAshley Baranczyk\n\n\nProject Onward\nGabriel Chalfin-Piney-González\nHannah Graber\n\n\n\n\nWe’re excited to partner with Tom’s Travelin’ Coffee Truck for this event! Their truck will be parked onsite with coffee & other beverages available for purchase!
URL:https://imss.org/program/imss-2nd-annual-art-fair/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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