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Exhibition Events
Museum exhibitions take on additional dimensions with a range of informative and fun programs.
Catholic Chicago
Through January 4, 2009
> Learn more about Catholic Chicago
Chic Chicago:
Couture Treasures from the Chicago History Museum
September 27, 2008, through July 26, 2009
- Fashion Chicago Style: Tuesday, December 2
- Work Spaces, Chic Places: Saturday, January 10
- Closets Are for Clothes: Thursday, January 29
- Inside Chicago Fashion: Tuesdays, February 24, March 3, and March 10
- Chic Tour and Chicago Tea: Saturday, April 25
- Project Sunday: Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton: Sunday, June 7
> Learn more about Chic Chicago
Catholic Chicago
Through January 4, 2009
Project Sunday: Sunday School Cinema
Sunday, December 7, 1:30 p.m.
Good movie? Bad movie? Condemned movie that thou shall not watch? If you’re confused, ask Sister. She knows the difference. (Spiderman 3? In Sister’s world, no man should wear Lycra.) In this special Project Sunday performance comedy, Sister reviews current movies and gives her thumbs up/thumbs down, using her ever-present ruler.
Cost:
Free with Museum admission; no reservation required.
> Learn more about Project Sunday
Chic Chicago:
Couture Treasures from the Chicago History Museum
September 27, 2008, through July 26, 2009
Fashion Chicago Style
Tuesday, December 2
Reception begins at 6:00 p.m., program follows at 7:00 p.m.
Join moderator Micah Materre for a discussion with African American StyleMakers about their work and the Chicago fashion industry. Panelists include Barbara Bates, Barbara Samuels, Leigh Jones, and Jermikko Shoshanna. Presented in partnership with The HistoryMakers, the nation's largest African American oral history archive.
Cost:
Free; reservations required.
Work Spaces, Chic Places
Saturday, January 10, 1:00 p.m.
Feast your eyes on fashion in the making! From bolt to boutique and rough silk to runway, see how your favorite garments take shape on this behind-the-scenes bus tour of Chicago’s fashion industry.
Cost:
$45; $40 members.
Closets Are for Clothes
Thursday, January 29
Cocktails at 5:30 p.m.; program begins at 6:30 p.m. with a reception to follow
Famous designers and everyday Americans alike have used fashion to make statements about sexual identity. Join Museum curator Timothy Long as he explores the lives of gay men and women who have kept us in style and shaped the way we identify sexuality.
Cost:
$12; $10 members and students
The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust is the presenting sponsor of Out at CHM. This series is presented in partnership with the Center on Halsted.
Inside Chicago Fashion
Tuesdays, February 24, March 3, and March 10, 7:00 p.m.
Take an in-depth look at the city’'s fashion scene during this seminar series, featuring some of the city’s fashion icons, designers, and historians.
These talks are among the many programs associated with the exhibition Chic Chicago: Couture Treasures from the Chicago History Museum.
Cost:
$10; $8 members. Series tickets are $27; $22 members. To purchase series tickets, call 312.642.4600. This discount is not available online.
Some Like It Haute: Couture Uncovered
Tuesday, February 24, 7:00 p.m.
Chicago’s socialites have donned haute couture for decades, but what exactly is it and how has it influenced fashion in the city? Join us for an exploration of the history of haute couture in Chicago.
The Marshall Field’s Factor
Tuesday, March 3, 7:00 p.m.
For generations, Chicago-area shoppers flocked to Marshall Field’s for its service, selection, and style. Join us for a discussion of this iconic institution and its influence on clothing and consumer culture nationwide.
Fashion Forward
Tuesday, March 10, 7:00
Chicago’s up-and-coming designers share their perspectives on the latest trends, the current scene, and the future of fashion in the city.
Chic Tour and Chicago Tea
Saturday, April 25, 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Chic Chicago curator Timothy Long will share tasty tidbits on a privately guided tour of the exhibition. Finish off your fashion-filled afternoon with traditional tea at the Drake Hotel. Ticket includes tour, tea, and transportation.
Location:
Tour begins at the Museum.
Cost:
$55; $50 members
> Check back in the spring to make reservations for this event.
Project Sunday: Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton
Sunday, June 7, 1:30 p.m.
Get a look at the world of high fashion through this documentary which chronicles the life of Marc Jacobs and his team at the Louis Vuitton house of couture.
Cost:
Free with Museum admission.
> Check back in the spring to make reservations for this event.
> Learn more about Project Sunday
Refund Policy:
Refunds for a tour will be given in the form of tour credit which can be applied to another tour. Credit will be given with a minimum of two weeks notice prior to the day of the tour. No exceptions.
Sign Language Interpretation:
The Chicago History Museum is happy to offer sign language interpretation at any of its public programs. Please contact the Public Programs Manager, at least 48 hours prior to the day of the event in order to accommodate this request 312.642.4600