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Special Events
Chicago History Museum special events educate, inspire, and surprise.
- In the K/Now: Blog You!: Tuesday, June 3
- Screen Actors Guild Program: Saturday, June 21
- Happy Fourth of July: Friday, July 4
- Put the Nuns in Charge: Sunday, August 24
In the K/Now
This monthly series explores contemporary issues that affect Chicagoans.
Blog You!
Tuesday, June 3, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Blogosphere. Cyberspace. Cyberculture. Cyber huh? Online networking is bigger than ever, but what is the buzz about blogging? Award-wining Chicago Sun-Times journalist Laura Washington leads a panel discussion of online etiquette, dos and don’ts, and the effects of cyber communication on our real lives.
Cost:
Free
Save the date!
Mark your calendar for the In the K/Now programs on July 15 and August 5.
Screen Actors Guild Program and "Audition"
Saturday, June 21, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00–2:30 p.m.
The Screen Actors Guild celebrates 75 years of making acting look easy! But is it? Come celebrate with a panel of Chicago actors and find out what it's like to audition. Ten audience members will have the opportunity to rehearse and shoot an "audition" using a script from a film, commercial, or television show that was shot in Chicago. You'll be coached by award-winning casting director Jane Alderman and see a playback of your performance.
Cost:
Free with Museum admission
Happy Fourth of July!
Friday, July 4, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Celebrate our nation's independence at the Museum! You are invited to the 49th annual Star-Spangled Independence Day, featuring festivities for the entire family. This year's guest speaker is former Chicago alderman Leon Despres. Other highlights include patriotic music, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, face painting, and a children's costume parade led by the World's Tallest Uncle Sam!
Location:
The Museum’s Uihlein Plaza
Cost:
Free
Put the Nuns in Charge
Sunday, August 24, 2:00 p.m.
Chicago's Royal George Theatre returns to the Museum for a special one-time-only performance. Sister is back in the classroom, and the Seven Deadly Sins have never been funnier. This time she's talking about everything from skirt lengths to cell phones, iPods to eBay. Despite today's modern problems, everything in Sister's world relates back to her Catholic upbringing.
This performance is presented in conjunction with the Catholic Chicago exhibition.
Cost:
Free with Museum admission
> Learn more about Catholic Chicago
In the K/Now is made possible in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities
The National Endowment for the Humanities: great ideas brought to life.
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