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Explore the rich history of Chicago through classes in architectural preservation, gangster lore, and the city's role in the Civil Rights Movement, among other fascinating topics.
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Dancing to Douse Perfectionism
Infinity Foundation @ 1280 Old Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park, IL
Unlock the power of movement and mindfulness with this transformative workshop. Release the grip of perfectionism as you reconnect with your mind-body-spirit through creative movement and somatic healing practices. Explore themes of creativity, playfulness, and vulnerability to reclaim confidence and lead with authenticity.
Thu, Jun 6th, 7–9pm CDT
(2 hours)
U for You: Joyce's Ulysses for New Readers (and Re-Readers)
Irish Arts Center @ Virtual Classroom
Dive into Joyce's Ulysses with renowned scholar Jonathan Goldman, unraveling its complexities and discovering its humor and humanity. Whether you're a seasoned reader or new to Joyce's work, this immersive experience promises to enhance your understanding and appreciation of this literary masterpiece.
Apr 17th
4–5:30pm EDT
Meets 9 Times
$456
14 Seats Left
Apr 17th
5–6:30pm EDT
Meets 9 Times
$456
15 Seats Left
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Wed, Apr 17th, 4–5:30pm EDT
(13 hours & 30 minutes over 9 sessions)
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History of Photography Abstracts
Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom
Embark on a captivating exploration of abstract photography's rich history, forging connections between past innovations and contemporary projects. Delve into intermediate to advanced concepts, synthesizing historical perspectives with your unique artistic vision. Expand your creative horizons as you uncover new possibilities for expression in the captivating world of abstract photography.
Jun 25th
1–3:30pm CDT
Meets 6 Times
$437
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Tue, Jun 25th, 1–3:30pm CDT
(15 hours over 6 sessions)
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Mesopotamia: Civilization, Archaeology, and Material Culture
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
Embark on a captivating exploration of Mesopotamian civilization through archaeology and material culture. Join us at the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research as we delve into the origins, structures, and legacy of this ancient society, unraveling its significance amidst historical interpretations and contemporary geopolitical contexts. Uncover the complexities of Mesopotamia's urbanization, social structures, and technological advancements, and discover how its material remains offer insights into our understanding of the past and present.
May 8th
6:30–9:30pm EDT
Meets 4 Times
$335
3 Seats Left
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Wed, May 8th, 6:30–9:30pm EDT
(12 hours over 4 sessions)
Theorizing Repression: From Psychoanalysis to Counterinsurgency Theory
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
Uncover the entwined history of psychoanalysis and state power in a captivating exploration of repression tactics. Join us at the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research as we delve into the intersections of Freudian theory with military strategy, urban policing, and guerrilla warfare. Through an array of diverse readings, we'll analyze how psychoanalytic concepts have been utilized to pathologize dissent and justify both state and revolutionary violence, raising critical questions about power, resistance, and the psyche.
May 12th
2–5pm EDT
Meets 4 Times
$335
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Sun, May 12th, 2–5pm EDT
(12 hours over 4 sessions)
The Making of Modern Paris, 1852-1939
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
In this class, we’ll explore the making of modern Paris from the Second Empire through the 1930s. Political and social turbulence, as well as an architectural and artistic efflorescence, characterized Paris from the Second Empire through the 1930s. Topics to be treated in this class’s exploration of the City of Light will include Baron Haussmann and the remaking of Paris; the everyday lives of ordinary Parisians; life in the city during the...
Harnessing The Power of Egyptian Hieroglyphics
Infinity Foundation @ 1280 Old Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park, IL
Words are powerful and operate on many levels through sound and symbols. Explore how to use hieroglyphics and apply them with meditation, divination, and dream work. Harness and enliven ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics as tools for manifesting ideas in the material world. Join Ellis, author of Hieroglyphic Power of Words, to gain a deep experience of this ancient living art. Discover the power of writing or copying hieroglyphics with your own hand....
$85
Chicago’s First Progressive Movement
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
With a focus on Avant Garde writer Mary Field Parton, this class will put today's progressive movement in historical context and draw parallels between it and its predecessor from a century ago. The life of Avant Garde writer and progressive crusader, Mary Field Parton (1878-1969) serves as a means of understanding the intellectual and political bases of progressivism and the social discontent it fomented in the early 20th century. Parton embraced...
Russia and Its Neighbors: Ukraine, the Baltics
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
Russia and Its Neighbors: Ukraine, the Baltics, the Caucasus, and the -Stans As current events surrounding Russia shock and puzzle, the world tries to understand, why. This class offers a historical survey of Russia’s relationship with its neighbors, from the time of Russia’s emergence as a nation and a state, through its imperial and Soviet periods, through the turbulent years following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, and up to the tragic...
On the Corner: Storytelling on Chicago Intersections
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
Drawing on oral histories, personal reflections, and the Newberry’s Chicago collection, class participants will have a chance to co-author Chicago’s past, present, and future. Every Chicago street corner has a story—many stories—where past, present, and future identities intersect. From Little Village to Little Vietnam, Chicago has stories waiting to be told, and every citizen is a co-author of our city’s shared narratives. Drawing on...
The Roaring Twenties and the Making of Modern America
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
In this class, we will learn about how the 1920s helped create America as a world superpower. The 1920's was an exciting and eventful period of time for the United States and the world. It has been represented as a carefree time after the Great War, but great change occurred and a growing United States grew into a global power. We will learn about how these changes helped create America as a world superpower. Tom Irvine works with technology in...
Literary Capital of the West
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
Literary Capital of the West: Chicago Writing before 1890 This course explores the evolving relationship between Western and urban identities in Chicago writing from the 1840s through the 1880s. Histories of Chicago literature often start around 1890, with the urban sketches of writers like Finley Peter Dunne. Chicago’s antebellum literature, however, was very different, aimed at rural readers in the city’s railroad empire. After the Civil...
African Murder Mysteries
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
In this class, we’re traveling to Africa to examine mysteries from the continent over five weeks. Class Description This five-week class will explore the rich history of murder mysteries in Africa. Each week, we will read and discuss a mystery from a different country and author, exploring how mysteries became popular in Africa. We will consider points that make African mysteries unique, including politics, racial tensions, economics, and outside...
Hemingway and the Women Who Influenced His Life
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
Uncover the hidden stories behind Hemingway's iconic works as you delve into the captivating lives of the influential women who shaped his existence. Gain unique insights into their relationships through personal letters, rare photographs, and engaging discussions in this thought-provoking literary exploration.
A United Kingdom? Britain after Elizabeth
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
Following Brexit and the death of Elizabeth II, will the United Kingdom stay united? This one-session class will examine the United Kingdom since Brexit and the death of Elizabeth II by exploring the centuries-old origin of the UK with a particular emphasis on the island of Great Britain. Britain is an invented nation but one with a long history of interdependence between its various parts. With Elizabeth gone, will the union hold? Was the United...
$85.50
Leave the Seeds
Not only do the seedpods of perennials feed birds and wildlife throughout winter, they add a rich textural element to the dormant garden. Explore seeds, pods, and stems that bring interesting shapes and structure to the garden.
Gothic Chicago: Chicago's Gothic Architecture
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
Unearth the dark histories and mysterious tales behind Chicago's iconic gothic architecture sites on this guided Halloween tour. Join us as we explore the city's famous Water Tower, Holy Name Cathedral, and other landmarks, and discover the hidden secrets that still haunt these captivating structures.
$53
Shakespeare Project of Chicago: The Winter's Tale
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
This is a one time FREE course. Shakespeare’s romance The Winter’s Tale not only contains the playwright’s most famous stage direction (“Exit, pursued by a bear”), but a story that goes to the deepest side of tragedy before finding its triumphant redemption. A Sicilian king becomes consumed by the belief that his best friend has committed adultery with his wife, and this passionate jealousy ignites a series of events that takes...
Free
Shakespeare Project of Chicago: Cymbeline
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
This is a one time FREE course Filled with intrigue and romance, Shakespeare's Cymbeline introduces an evil queen, an innocent young princess, an upstanding young man, a conniving villain, and the titular king into the fantastical world of this twist-filled tale. Jeff Christian directs. A staged reading by professional actors from The Shakespeare Project of Chicago. An informative talk begins fifteen minutes before the performance, which is...
Free
Equivocation in 1606
When Shakespeare first used the word “equivocation” in Hamlet it was in the neutral sense of “ambiguous.” Seven years later he would make much of this word in Macbeth (whose protagonist complains of the ‘equivocation of the fiend /That lies like truth”). By then the word “equivocation” was understood to mean something duplicitous, a device by which Catholics in particular could justify lying under oath. This talk traces the...
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Harnessing The Power of Egyptian Hieroglyphics
A fascinating course with a gifted teacher. -
The Making of Modern Paris, 1852-1939
The instructor was excellent, a true scholar. One (the participant) did have to know some knowledge on the topic, though, since it was highly specialized.
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