Reading is Art-Rageous
Summer Reads for Adults 2010
Events and Programs
All programs are free unless otherwise noted.
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MAIN STAGE EVENTS
Harold Washington Library Center
Cindy Pritzker Auditorium
400 S. State St.
(312) 747-4300
Andy Austin: Art and the Law
Tuesday, June 15, 6:00 p.m.
Courtroom artist Andy Austin, author of Rule 53: Capturing Hippies, Spies, Politicians, and Murderers in an American Courtroom discusses some of the highlights of her distinguished career, including a front-row seat at the trials of the Chicago 7, Black Panthers, El Rukns and serial killer John Wayne Gacy.
Edgar Miller and the Handmade Home: Chicago’s Forgotten Renaissance Man
Wednesday, June 16, 6:00 p.m.
Edgar Miller was a Chicago artist who used recycled material to create handmade homes in the 1920s and ’30s that doubled as works of art-- he called it a “social adventure.” Richard Cahan and Michael Williams, authors of Edgar Miller and the Handmade Home, take you on a virtual tour of Edgar Miller’s four apartment complexes that are still very much intact. Learn why Miller has been lost in time and why he is Chicago’s forgotten Renaissance man.
Faith Ringgold: More than 50 Years 
Tuesday, June 22, 6:00 p.m.
Faith Ringgold is noted for her artwork, story quilts and children’s books, including the classic Tar Beach. In this program, she traces her career from its beginning in the early 1960s to present. Ms. Ringgold discusses influenceson her career, including that of the civil rights movement and much more. Join us for a wonderful evening with an amazing artist and author.
The Art of Chicago Architecture: Past, Present & Future
Tuesday, July 13, 6:00 p.m.
Some of Chicago’s most noted architects gather to discuss the rich architectural heritage and future direction of our city. The distinguished panel includes: Frank Christopher Lee of Johnson & Lee, Ltd.; Dirk Lohan of Lohan Anderson; Avram Lothan of DeStefano + Partners; and Eva Maddox of Perkins + Will. Moderating the discussion is Lee Bey, Executive Director of the Chicago Central Area Committee and noted architecture critic.
Sculpture Among the Skyscrapers: Chicago Public Art with Geoffrey Baer
Thursday, July 22, 6:00 p.m.
Chicago takes pride in its brawny, big-shouldered image. We love our skyscrapers and sports and three-inch-thick pizza. But even the roughest, toughest Chicagoan has a soft spot for those lions outside The Art Institute and the Picasso sculpture in Daley Plaza. How does Chicago’s amazing collection of public art reflect (and contrast with) the city’s personality? WTTW (PBS) host and producer Geoffrey Baer draws from more than 15 years of his TV programs about Chicago history, culture and architecture to offer surprising insights into the city’s public art, downtown, in the neighborhoods and all over the region.
Peter Sellars in Conversation with James Cuno
Wednesday, August 4, 6:00 p.m.
Peter Sellars, internationally known director of stage and opera, appears in conversation with James Cuno, President of the Art Institute of Chicago. Their conversation addresses the art of stage direction and the artists and artistic movements that have influenced Sellars’ career. In addition, they discuss Sellars’ recent, current and future projects.
An Afternoon with Dr. Samella Lewis and Dr. Richard A. Long
Saturday, August 14, 1-4:30 p.m.
Woodson Regional Library
9525 S. Halsted St.
(312) 747-6900
The Chicago Public Library and the Vivian G. Harsh Society co-sponsor an exceptional afternoon with Dr. Samella Lewis and Dr. Richard A. Long, both nationally recognized in the fields of art and history. Dr. Lewis presents a lecture titled Connecting with the Traditions of African American Art. The program includes a spirited conversation between Dr. Lewis and Dr. Long on the noted artist, James Richmond Barthé (1901-1989). Dr. Lewis is the author of Barthé: His Life in Art.
Film Screenings at Harold Washington Library Center
Cindy Pritzker Auditorium
400 S. State St.
(312) 747-4300
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Wednesday, June 23, 6:00 p.m.
Based on the novel The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, this classic 1945 drama is the wonderfully chilling story of man who sells his soul for eternal youth. The portrait featured in this film adaptation, painted by Ivan Albright, is part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Frida
Tuesday, July 20, 6:00 p.m.
Salma Hayek embodies the spirited and opinionated surrealist painter Frida Kahlo in this dazzling film. Kahlo’s rocky relationship with her unfaithful husband, the muralist Diego Rivera, is interspersed with her personal history and career as an artist.
Basquiat
Tuesday, August 10, 6:00 p.m.
This film explores the rise and early death of Jean-Michel Basquiat, a graffiti artist and onetime street punk, who broke into the art world and managed to become the first black artist to become an international art star.
Pollock
Thursday, August 12, 6:00 p.m.
Starring and directed by actor Ed Harris, this biopic follows the turbulent life of abstract artist Jackson Pollock from his first encounter with his future wife, through a meteoric rise to fame, and finally to his untimely early death.
GALLERY TALKS AT THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
Art-Rageous Gallery Talks at the Art Institute of Chicago (AIC)
Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave.
Tours are included with paid admission or membership to The Art Institute. Museum admission is free when you check out one of the Chicago Public Library’s Kraft Great Kids Museum Passes. Please check with your local branch for availability.
Folk Art: Plain and Simple?
Sunday, June 13, 2:00 p.m.
Meet in Gallery 100
Traditional yet whimsical, functional yet decorative, earnest yet playful – discover what makes American folk art so special through paintings, sculpture and furniture made for the home and the community.
American Artists on the London Scene
Sunday, June 20, 2:00 p.m.
Meet in Griffin Court Contrary to Oscar Wilde’s clever quip—”when good Americans die they go to Paris”— nineteenth-century London rivaled the French capital as a center for new art and modern culture. This gallery tour, featuring the work of James MacNeill Whistler, Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, and Henry Ossawa Tanner, explores the influence of the lively London art scene on American artists at crucial moments in their careers.
The Shared History of Louis Sullivan and the Art Institute: a Gift to Chicago
Sunday, June 27, 2:00 p.m.
Meet in Gallery 100
Where is the art in architecture? In Chicago, we have the privilege of seeing it all around us, especially in the drawings, writings, and buildings of Louis Sullivan. This talk focuses on the role the Art Institute has played in preserving the multi-dimensional work of Louis Sullivan as a designer of buildings and ideas.
Painting the Picture of Dorian Gray
Sunday, July 11, 2:00 p.m.
Meet in Griffin Court
Dorian Gray gambled his soul to remain forever young and beautiful while his portrait would age, wilt and wither. After Oscar Wilde’s novel captured the attention of Hollywood, director Albert Lewin commissioned Ivan Albright to paint the infamous portrait. Explore how Albright interpreted Wilde’s tale of vanity, decadence and corruption for the silver screen.
Painting the African American Experience
Sunday, July 18, 2:00 p.m.
Meet in Griffin Court
The Art Institute of Chicago’s collection of African American art spans over 150 years of art history. Ranging from the self-taught 19th century portrait painter Joshua Johnson to the Chicago-based Jazz era painter Archibald Motley, Jr., to the contemporary multimedia artist Ellen Gallagher, this lecture provides a glimpse into some of the most influential and exciting movements in American art.
Madness Becomes Method: The Nazis Take on Modernism
Sunday, July 25, 2:00 p.m.
Meet in Griffin Court
In this gallery walk, we’ll look at the work by artists caught in the Nazis’ crosshairs, especially aGerman avant-garde art displayed in the notorious Nazi-organized exhibition “Degenerate Art,” which singled out artists such as Max Beckmann, Vasily Kandinsky, and Paul Klee for public ridicule.
Mexican Modernism 
Sunday, August 8, 2:00 p.m.
Meet in Griffin Court
Trace the history of the avant-garde in Mexico as artists redefine and reengage high modernist styles. Move from the Mexican Muralists Diego Rivera and José Clemete Oroszco, who each sought to use art for social and revolutionary change to Rufino Tamayo, who eschewed politics in favor of exploring ideas of identity and history.
A New Look: Modernist Art and Fashion
Sunday, August 15, 2:00 p.m.
Meet in Griffin Court
What looks “modern”? This Modern Wing gallery talk explores the relationship of modern art to fashion, architecture, and design.
MONEY SMART
"Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep." ~ Scott Adams
Learn creative ways to ensure your finances this summer by attending our special series of Money Smart programs presented by the University of Illinois Extension.
Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits
Thursday, June 17, 6:30 p.m.
Lincoln Belmont Branch
1659 W. Melrose St.
(312) 744-0166
Social Security is probably one of your most valuable retirement assets. Come and hear the latest rules and planning strategies to help you get the most out of your Social Security benefits. Learn how to decide when to apply and the impact spousal benefits and/or government pensions have on the amount received.
Understanding the Credit Card Act
Wednesday, July 21, 6:30 p.m.
Vodak-East Side Branch
3710 E. 106th St.
(312) 747-5500
This workshop provides up-to-date information about credit card topics, including the new credit card laws that protect consumers, selecting the right credit card, checking your credit report and managing your debt.
Record Keeping: What to Keep and Why
Thursday, August 19, Noon
Harold Washington Library Center
400 S. State St.
Chicago Authors Room, 7th floor
(312) 747-4300
Should I toss my old bank statements, pay stubs and investment reports? How long must I keep income tax records and where is the best place to keep birth certificates, insurance policies or a list of my prescriptions? Learn the importance of organizing these important financial documents.
Chicago’s Sculptor: Lorado Taft at 150 Years
April 29 – August 27, 2010
Harold Washington Library Center
Congress Corridor, Ground Level
400 S. State St.
(312) 747-4300
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Lorado Taft (1860-1936), join us for an exhibit of photographs and of several Taft sculptures. Taft was responsible for some of Chicago’s best known sculpture including Fountain of Time in the Midway Plaisance, Eternal Silence in Graceland Cemetery and the Fountain of the Great Lakes at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Producing Sculpture
Thursday, July 8, 6:00 p.m.
Harold Washington Library Center
Video Theater, Lower Level
400 S. State St.
(312) 747-4300
Sculptor Marta Wasko gives a presentation describing the sculpture production processes she uses in her work. Having studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, Wasko has worked in wood, stone, bronze, plaster and other materials. This talk provides insight to the steps artists take to finalize three-dimensional objects.
Loving Frank Book Discussions
Thursday, June 17, 6:00 p.m.
Walker Branch
11071 S Hoyne Ave.
(312) 747-1920
Monday, July 12, 6:00 p.m.
McKinley Park Branch
1915 W. 35th St.
(312) 747-6082
Tuesday, August 17, 6:30 p.m.
Jefferson Park Branch
5363 W. Lawrence Ave.
(312) 744-1998
Join a member of the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust for a book discussion of Loving Frank, by Nancy Horan, enhanced by historic photographs from the Trust’s collection. Presented in partnership with the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust.
Harold Washington Library Center Art Tours
Tuesdays, June 1-August 31, 1:00 p.m.
Harold Washington Library Center
400 S. State St.
(312) 747-4300
Meet in the Grand Lobby by the Plymouth Court Corridor. Join art librarian Anji Holtzman for an informative guided tour of the art on display at the Harold Washington Library Center. Reservations are not required.
Digital Photography for Beginners
Saturday, June 5, 11:00 a.m.
Roden Branch
6083 N. Northwest Hwy.
(312) 744-1478
Wednesday, June 16, 6:00 p.m.
McKinley Park Branch
1915 W. 35th St.
(312) 747-6082
Wednesday, June 23, 6:00 p.m.
Clearing Branch
6423 W. 63rd Pl.
(312) 747-5657
Photographer Jerry Hug teaches you how to use your digital camera like a pro. Please bring your digital camera, the manual, charged battery and a memory card. Registration required as space is limited. Please call (312) 747-4011 to register.
Pullman Historic District Neighborhood Tours
Sundays, June 6, July 4 & August 1, 1:30 p.m.
Historic Pullman Foundation Visitor Center
11141 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
$7/$5 seniors/ $4 students
Learn about the Pullman Historic District’s unique history and architecture on a 90-minute guided tour. Built in 1880-84 as a planned model industrial town for the Pullman’s Palace Car Company, it is now a National Historic Landmark. Please call (773) 785-8901 for more information. Reservations are not required.
Digital Art and Graphic Design Workshop 
Thursdays, June 10 & 17, 2:00 p.m.
Harold Washington Library Center
Electronic Resource Center, 4th Floor
400 S. State St.
(312) 747-4300
Learn how to turn a photograph into a digital work of art in this hands-on workshop. A representative from the Digital Youth Network teaches you how to take an image from the Chicago Public Library’s digital image collections and turn it into your own unique creation with a free graphic design program. Registration required as space is limited. Please call (312) 747-4011 to register.
Chicago Arts District 2nd Fridays Gallery Night
Fridays, June 11, July 9 & August 13, 6-10:00 p.m.
1821 S. Halsted St.
Go at your own pace and take in one of our city’s most vibrant and well-established creative communities. The Chicago Arts District 2nd Fridays event features more than 30 galleries, artist run spaces, and dozens of artists who welcome you to experience art at its source!
Art in the Branches Artist Lectures
Ever wondered about the art in your local library? Come and meet some of the artists as they discuss their work and careers, and learn more about the Percent for Art program from Allyson Murphy, curator of Public Art for the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs.
Saturday, June 12, 1:00 p.m.
Austin-Irving Branch
6100 W. Irving Park Rd.
(312) 744-6222
Join Jason Messinger and Gail Wolf as they discuss their work and how the pieces compliment one another in the Austin-Irving Branch.
Saturday, June 19, 1:00 p.m.
Toman Branch
2708 S. Pulaski Rd.
(312) 745-1660
Juan Angel Chavez hablará acerca del arte que adorna la Sucursal Toman, junto con otras piezas suyas que se encuentran alrededor del vecindario. Este programa se presentará en español.
Saturday, August 14, 1:00 p.m.
Beverly Branch
1962 W. 95th St.
(312) 747-9673
Tim Anderson speaks about the newest additions to the Chicago Public Library’s art collection at the new Beverly Branch.
Glessner House and the Arts and Crafts Movement
Wednesday, June 16, 6:00 p.m.
Roosevelt Branch
1101 W. Taylor St.
(312) 746-5656
This illustrated lecture by Glessner House Executive Director and Curator William Tyre looks at the Arts and Crafts Movement and how the furniture, decorative arts, and other objects in the Glessner House collection--including important examples by William Morris, William De Morgan, and others--relate to the architecture of the historic building.
Introduction to Nature Drawing
Saturday, June 19, 10:00 a.m.
Jackson Park
6401 S. Stony Island Ave.
Meet at the parking lot at the corner of Cornell Ave. and Hayes Dr. Saturday, July 24, 10 a.m. Lincoln Park Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool W. Fullerton Pkwy. and N. Cannon Dr. Meet at the East entrance to the Lily Pool, at the parking lot off Cannon Dr. Capture the wonders of nature in your sketchbook and spend a summer morning in two of Chicago’s most beautiful parks! Join local artist Abby Ferguson for an introduction to nature drawing workshop. Registration required as space is limited. Please call (312) 747-4011 to register.
Chinese Calligraphy as Art Vision
Saturdays, June 19 & July 31, 1:00 p.m.
Chinatown Branch
2353 S. Wentworth Ave.
(312) 747-8013
Virginia Lai, artist and instructor in the Chinese art of calligraphy discusses several commonly used Chinese calligraphies (ancient and contemporary) and demonstrates several forms. Participants have an opportunity to learn introductory methods of this art form through hands-on exercises. Registration required as space is limited. Please call (312) 747-4011 to register.
Wonderful Wizard of Oz Park Tour
Saturdays, June 19, July 17 & August 21, 10:00 a.m.
Oz Park
2021 N. Burling St.
$15/$10 members
Tour meets at the corner of Webster Ave. and Burling St. Join us for a stroll down the yellow brick road through beautiful Oz Park! Learn about the development and history of the park and the sculptures of L. Frank Baum’s beloved characters. Presented in partnership with the Chicago History Museum and the Oz Park Advisory Council. For tickets and information, please call (312) 642-4600.
Queer Zine History and Cartoon Art Gallery
Tuesday, June 22, 6:30 p.m.
Center on Halsted
3656 N Halsted
St. Christopher Wilde of the Queer Zine Archive Project discusses the history and development of queer zines and Chicago’s place in the vibrant history of LGBTQ underground and independent press. Enjoy artwork by Marion Runk, Johnny Barr and Jay Very which is on display in the gallery space. Presented in partnership with the Center on Halsted.
The Rise of Hip-Hop Culture
Monday, June 21, 6:00 p.m.
Thurgood Marshall Branch
7506 S. Racine Ave.
(312) 747-5927
Join Erin O. Patton, the early architect of Nike’s Jordan brand, for an inside perspective on how the Hip-Hop generation has used creativity and ingenuity to become a dominant social and economic force, building brands and influencing the behavior of consumers of all ages and races throughout the world.
Charnley-Persky House Museum Tours
Monday, June 21, 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, August 10, 10:30 a.m.
Charnley-Persky House Museum
1365 North Astor St.
The Charnley-Persky House was designed through the collaboration of famous architects Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright. Join us for a tour of this historic building, and catch a glimpse of how these two important men influenced and inspired one another. Presented in partnership with the Charnley-Persky House Museum Foundation. Registration required as space is limited. Please call (312) 747-4011 to register.
Weaving the Wonders of Nature
Wednesday, June 23, 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 31, 10:00 a.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
Explore nature in a whole new way using simple looms and weaving techniques incorporating natural materials and found objects. Presented in partnership with the Garfield Park Conservatory. Registration required as space is limited. Please call (312) 747-4011 to register.
Tour of the Lane Technical College Prep High School Art Collection
Thursdays, June 24 & July 15, 10:00 a.m.
2501 W. Addison St.
Join us for a tour of the art collection at Lane Technical College Prep High School and learn about the history of its world famous art collection, which began in 1908 and continued through the Great Depression. Highlights include the restored murals from the 1933 Century of Progress and the artwork created under the Works Progress Administration/Federal Art Project (1932-1943) and the Memorial Garden. Registration required as space is limited. Please call (312) 747-4011 to register.
Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art: Form, Balance, Joy
June 26 - October 17, 2010
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
This exhibition presents 60 of Calder’s most iconic works along with the work of seven contemporary artists whose work has been directly influenced by Calder. The seven artists are: Martin Boyce, Nathan Carter, Abraham Cruzvillegas, Aaron Curry, Kristi Lippire, Jason Meadows, and Jason Middlebrook. Information at: (312) 280-2660 or mcachicago.org.
Puppet Bike in Pritzker Park
Friday, July 2, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Pritzker Park
344 S. State St.
While you’re out and about at the Taste of Chicago, stop by Pritzker Park and see the original artwork and amazing puppets of the new and improved Puppet Bike!
Richard H. Driehaus Museum Tours
Tuesdays, July 6, 13, & 20, 6:00 p.m.
Richard H. Driehaus Museum
50 E. Erie St.
Join us for a tour of the Richard H. Driehaus Museum and learn more about the cultural and historical significance of one of Chicago’s grandest Gilded Age buildings, the Samuel M. Nickerson House. Registration required as space is limited. Please call (312) 747-4011 to register.
The Arts and Crafts Movement in Chicago
Saturdays, July 10 & August 7, 11:00 a.m.
Glessner House Museum
1800 S. Prairie Ave.
This tour focuses on the collection of decorative arts assembled by John and Frances Glessner, representing the emerging Arts and Crafts Movement at the turn of the last century. Presented in collaboration with the Glessner House Museum. Group size limited to 12 people. For reservations and more information, please contact Glessner at (312) 326-1480.
Art Glass Family Workshop
Saturday, July 10, 10:00 a.m.
Mount Greenwood Branch
11010 S. Kedzie Ave.
(312) 747-2805
Tuesday, August 3, 6:00 p.m.
West Chicago Branch
4856 W. Chicago Ave.
(312) 743-0260
Sunday, August 14, 1:00 p.m.
Logan Square Branch
3030 W. Fullerton Ave.
(312) 744-5295
Bring your child and explore art together! This workshop investigates Frank Lloyd Wright’s art glass designs and inspirations from nature, as you create your own paper design to take home. Ages 5 and up with adult. Presented in partnership with the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust.
Cat and Mouse Games Night
Tuesdays, July 13 & August 10, 6:30-10:00 p.m.
2212 W. Armitage Ave.
Try your hand at Modern Art and Masters Gallery, two card games where the players are art critics, collectors and gallery owners learning to wheel and deal in the high-stakes world of fine art! Children 10 and up welcome with an adult. Presented in partnership with Cat and Mouse Game Store.
Art in the Architecture: Photography by Kevin Eatinger
Wednesday, July 14, 6:30 p.m.
Roosevelt Branch
1101 W. Taylor St.
(312) 746-5656
Local photographer Kevin Eatinger discusses his work Art in the Architecture, a collection of photographs of Chicago churches. Mr. Eatinger offers amateur photographers tips and techniques on finding the artistic details hiding in Chicago’s neighborhoods.
Beginners Drawing Workshop
Thursday, July 15, 6:30 p.m.
Hegewisch Branch
3048 E. 130th St.
(312) 747-0046
Thursday, July 29, 6:30 p.m.
Garfield Ridge Branch
6348 S. Archer Ave.
(312) 747-6094
Thursday, August 12, 6:30 p.m.
Northtown Branch
6435 N. California Ave.
(312) 744-2292
Learn basic drawing techniques or brush up on your skills in this beginning drawing workshop, led by local artist Abby Ferguson. Registration required as space is limited. Please call (312) 747-4011 to register.
Wire Bracelet Workshop
Monday, July 19, 6:00 p.m.
Merlo Branch
644 W. Belmont Ave.
(312) 744-1139
Explore the design process as you create your own freeform wire bracelet. Caravan Beads leads you through the steps as you sketch and then create your very own bracelet! Materials will be provided. Registration required as space is limited. Please call (312) 744-1139 to register.
The Potential of Froebel’s Gifts
Tuesday, July 20, 6:00 p.m.
Lincoln Belmont Branch
1659 W. Melrose St.
(312) 744-0166
Play with and learn about one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s favorite childhood toys—the Froebel’s Gifts. In this hands-on workshop a member of the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust explains how these geometric blocks teach spatial relations and were a major influence on the Prairie Style. Presented in Partnership with the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust.
Reconstructed Book Art Workshop
Wednesday, July 21, 6:30 p.m.
{fill in the blank} gallery
5038 N. Lincoln Ave.
Give damaged or unwanted books a new life by turning them into dynamic works of art in this hands-on workshop. {fill in the blank} gallery owners lead you from start to finish in creating your own piece. Registration required as space is limited. Please call (312) 747-4011 to register.
Photography Yesterday and Today
Monday, July 26, 6:00 p.m.
Mayfair Branch
4400 W. Lawrence Ave.
(312) 744-1254
Professional photographer Karl Knize investigates the differences between vintage and modern cameras and different photographic styles that have been popular over time, along with a discussion of his own work.
The Samuel M. Nickerson House: Chicago’s Marble Palace
Wednesday, July 28, 6:00 p.m.
Near North Branch
310 W. Division St.
(312) 744-0991
Driehaus Museum director David Bagnall discusses the history of one of the grandest residential buildings of 19th-century Chicago—the Samuel Mayo Nickerson House—and the philosophies in late-nineteenth century architecture, art and design that governed its creation.
Chicago Artist Showcase
Friday, July 30, 8:00 p.m.
New Wave Coffee
2557 N. Milwaukee Ave.
(773) 489-0646
Grab a latte and check out what Chicago’s art scene has to offer. This event features short performances by local artists, poets, musicians, and more! Open to all ages. Hosted by standup comic Cameron Esposito.
A Conversation with Tony Tasset and a Walking Tour of the Loop’s Public Art
Wednesday, August 4, 6:00 p.m.
Harold Washington Library
Chicago Authors Room
400 S. State St.
Join world-renowned Chicago-based contemporary artist Tony Tasset for a conversation about the creation of his three-story eyeball sculpture “Eye” currently on display in Pritzker Park at the corner of State and Van Buren. On exhibit through October, “Eye” is accompanied by a “flipbook” banner series featuring Tasset’s image of a cardinal, the Illinois State Bird, taking flight along State Street between Wacker and Congress. The discussion will be followed by an artistguided walking tour of the Loop’s public art. Tasset’s sculptural installation is a part of Art Loop 2010, a new program of the Chicago Loop Alliance. Intuit Gallery and Henry Darger Room Tour Thursday, August 5, 6 p.m.
Intuit—The Gallery for Intuitive and Outsider Art
756 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Tour Intuit’s collection of Outsider art — non-traditional folk art, self-taught, and visionary works made by non-professional artists —including the room of Henry Darger, a Chicago artist known for his quiet struggle to express himself through art while leading an otherwise unremarkable life. Presented in partnership with Intuit: The Gallery for Intuitive and Outsider Art. Registration required as space is limited. Please call (312) 747-4011 to register.
Creating a Korean Good Luck Bag
(Bok-Jumoney) 복주머니 만들기
Saturday, August 7, 2:00 p.m.
Albany Park Branch
5150 N. Kimball Ave.
(312) 744-1933
The Korean Good Luck Bag (Bok-Jumoney) is a small colorful purse that goes with the Korean traditional dress. Quilt artist MyungSoon Choi instructs participants on how to make the Korean Good Luck Bag by sewing together scrap pieces of traditional Korean clothing. Registration required as space is limited. Please call (312) 747-4011 to register.
How to Start an Independent Gallery
Wednesday, August 11, 6:30 p.m.
Bucktown-Wicker Park Branch
701 N. Milwaukee Ave.
(312) 744-6022
Members of the {fill in the blank} gallery explain the ins and outs of setting up, running, and — most importantly — funding your own independent art gallery in Chicago.
Tiffany Windows and More!
Saturday, August 14, 11:00 a.m.
Second Presbyterian Church
1936 S. Michigan Ave.
Explore the extraordinary collection of stained glass windows at Chicago’s landmark Second Presbyterian Church. Windows from every major phase of Tiffany’s career, along with important examples of other famous glassmakers including William Morris Studios will be discussed. Presented in collaboration with Friends of Historic Second Church. For reservations and more information, please contact Friends at (800) 657-0687.
CPL Self-Guided Tours
Learn more about the art and architecture of several of the Chicago Public Library’s historic branches by taking a short, self-guided walking tour! Just ask at the reference desk for the tour sheet, which includes interesting facts about the branch and its surrounding area. Self-guided tours are available for the following branches:
• Uptown Branch
• Toman Branch
• Legler Branch
• Near North Branch
• Blackstone Branch
• Harold Washington Library Center
DuSable Museum of African American History 36th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival
Saturday, August 28 & Sunday, August 29, Noon-8:00 p.m.
DuSable Museum of African American History
740 East 56th Pl.
Come and experience this unique annual event featuring local and national artists. Traditional, ethnic and experimental fine arts and crafts that relate to African-American themes, identity, history and culture will be on display, along with live entertainment, art vendors, and more!
Watch or Join Reader’s Theatre
Saturday, June 12, 3:00 p.m.
Don’t miss the Reader’s Theater Troupe at thePrinters Row Lit Fest in the Arts & Poetry Tent!
Thursday, June 24, 6 p.m.
Sulzer Regional Library
4455 N. Lincoln Ave.
(312) 744-7616
Wednesday, July 21, 6 p.m.
Beverly Branch
1962 W. 95th St.
(312) 747-9673
Thursday, August 12, 6 p.m.
Thurgood Marshall Branch
7506 S. Racine Ave.
(312) 747-5927
Reader’s Theatre features dramatic readings by teens from Teen Volume books for teens.Presented in partnership with PrometheanTheatre Ensemble, for more information call (312) 747-4780.
Meet Author Lisa Ann Sandell
Tuesday, June 15, 1 p.m.
Austin Branch
5615 W. Race Ave.
(312) 746-5038
Tuesday, June 15, 5:30 p.m.
Garfield Ridge Branch
6348 S. Archer Ave.
(312) 747-6094
Wednesday, June 16, 4 p.m.
Woodson Regional Library
9525 S. Halsted St.
(312) 747-6900
Dive into an art creation and discussion with the author and artist Lisa Ann Sandell, author of A Map of the Known World. Advance registration required. Please call or stop in the branch to sign up.
Meet Author Margaret McMullan
Thursday, June 17, 6:30 p.m.
Woodson Regional Library
9525 S. Halsted St.
(312) 747-6900
Join a young author creative writing series for preteens and teens with special guest Margaret McMullan. She’ll provide writing prompts and tips, as well as information about her writing process and what inspired her latest book, Sources of Light.
Meet Author Mary Osborne
Thursday, June 17, 6 p.m.
Sulzer Regional Library
4455 N. Lincoln Ave.
(312) 744-7616
Wednesday, July 7, 4:30 p.m.
Chinatown Branch
2353 S. Wentworth Ave.
(312) 747-8013
Monday, July 19, 6:30 p.m.
Budlong Woods Branch
5630 N. Lincoln Ave.
(312) 742-9590
Thursday, July 22, 6 p.m.
Walker Branch
11071 S. Hoyne Ave.
(312) 747-1920
Author Mary Osborne discusses alchemy and Renaissance art, reads from her book and leads an art project about dreams, intentions and goals. Advance registration is requested due to limited space.
Cat and Mouse Games for Teens
Fridays, June 25 & July 16, 1-3 p.m.
Like board games? Join YOUmedia’s Are You Board Game Club and Cat & Mouse Game Store for art inspired board games and some fierce competition. For more information please call YOUmedia at 312-747-5260.
Meet and Create with Sir Real
Friday, July 16, 10:30 a.m.
McKinley Park Branch
1915 W. 35th St.
(312) 747-6082
Friday, July 16, 2:30 p.m.
Albany Park Branch
5150 N. Kimball Ave.
(312) 744-1933
Saturday, July 17, 10 a.m.
Portage-Cragin Branch
5108 W. Belmont Ave.
(312) 744-0152
Saturday, July 17, 1:30 p.m.
Brainerd Branch
1350 W. 89th St.
(312) 747-6291
Follow your “art” and visit your local library to meet Sir Real, a modern pop artist and the author of An Artist’s America. Combining art with a recycling philosophy, you’ll learn how to create your very own work of “Cerealism.” Bring your imagination and an empty cereal box. Advance registration required as attendance is limited. Please call or stop in the branch to sign up.
Meet Author Laura Ruby
Saturday, July 17, 11 a.m.
McKinley Park Branch
1915 W. 35th St.
(312) 747-6082
Learn more about author Laura Ruby, creative writing and Bad Apple, a Chicago Public Library Best of the Best publications for teens. Advance registration requested due to limited space.
Finders Keepers’ Scavenger Hunt
Harold Washington Library Center, YOUmedia
400 S. State St.
Pre-register in person in YOUmedia or by calling (312) 747-5260.
Saturday, July 17, 2-4:45 p.m.
Saturday, August 7, 2-4:45 p.m.
Register as a team of 2-4 participants for this mysterious and artrageous scavenger hunt. Each team will be given 5 clues and a map, and must visit highlighted art works on display at the Harold Washington Library Center to complete the clues and win the prize. Sign up for this “Mission Possible” soon as space is limited!
Think Outside the Box: Explore Joseph Cornell through Geocaching - A Grant Park Field Trip
Friday, July 23, 2 p.m.
Harold Washington Library Center
400 S. State St.
Pre-register in person or call (312) 747-5260
Meet promptly at 2 p.m. in YOUmedia
Join experienced geocachers from GPS Classroom in a high-tech hunt to learn about artist Joseph Cornell using handheld GPS units (provided by the Library for the event only). Presented in partnership with GPS Classroom. Important: Field trip permission forms are mandatory for all program participants and must be signed by a parent and/or guardian for all teens under the age 18. Please pick up a form in YOUmedia or email teenvolume@chipublib.org to request an electronic copy of the form.
Digital Art and Graphic Design Workshop
Please call YOUmedia at (312) 747-5260 for dates.
Harold Washington Library Center
400 S. State St.
A representative from the Digital Youth Network teaches you how to take an image from the Chicago Public Library’s digital image collections and turn it into your own unique creation with a free graphic design program. Registration required as space is limited. Please call YOUmedia (312) 747-5260 for dates and to register.
Engage with Art and What’s Happening In Your World
Engage: Picturing America Through Civic Engagement uses art as a springboard for discussion about identity, community, American dreams and how teens can make a difference in their lives, communities and nation. Presented in partnership with the American Library Association with support from The Searle Funds at the Chicago Community Trust and The Terra Foundation for American Art. Contact the branch for more information.
Austin Branch
5615 W. Race Ave.
(312) 746-5038
Chinatown Branch
2353 S. Wentworth Ave.
(312) 747-8013
Harold Washington Library Center
YOUmedia
400 S. State St.
(312) 747-5260
McKinley Park Branch
1915 W. 35th St.
(312) 747-6082
Portage-Cragin Branch
5108 W. Belmont Ave.
(312) 744-0152
Sulzer Regional Library
4455 N Lincoln Ave.
(312) 744-7616
Walker Branch
11071 S. Hoyne Ave.
(312) 747-1920
West Belmont Branch
3104 N. Narragansett Ave.
(312) 746-5142
Woodson Regional Library
9525 S. Halsted St.
(312) 747-6900
