West Town, Wicker Park, Ukrainian Village, Kinzie Corridor, Humboldt Park

West Town

Wisconsin

IL • MI • IN

West Loop, Fulton Market, East Garfield Park

West Loop and West Side

Evanston, The North Shore, Northern, Western and Southern Suburbs

Suburbs

Old Town, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Roscoe Village, Bucktown, Wicker Park, Logan Square, Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, Uptown, Edgewater, Andersonville, Rogers Park

North Side

Michigan Avenue, Streeterville, The Gold Coast, The Loop, and South Loop

Michigan Avenue

Pilsen, Bridgeport, Chinatown, plus Hyde Park, Jackson Park/Dorchester, and Bronzeville

South Side

Superior and Franklin streets, West Chicago Ave, and down to Merchandise Mart and the River

River North

Fine Timepieces&nbsp;Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 6 - 8 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;Heritage Auctions, 312-260-7200, 222 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, IL&nbsp;60654&nbsp;Also available to view October 13 - 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.&nbsp;Free and Open to All&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://forms.monday.com/forms/6f05208e9100e0ff73df5d14ff5a5062?r=use1" target="_blank">Register Here</a>&nbsp;Please join us for Watches &amp; Whiskey! Watches and Fine Timepieces Director Corby Chambless invites you to an evening of exemplary timepiece craftsmanship and choice aged whiskey selections courtesy of The Macallan. Peruse and model stunning watches including Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe, and more - all perfectly paired with whiskey.&nbsp; View all lots and bid at&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://ha.com/5574" target="_blank">HA.com/5574</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://ha.com/21179" target="_blank">HA.com/21179</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://ha.com/21182" target="_blank">HA.com/21182</a>.&nbsp;Signature® Auction on November 20, 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp; Image:&nbsp;Romain Gauthier, "Logical One", Superior Constant-Force Wristwatch, Ruby Link Chain And Fusee Mechanism, circa 2017.

Fine Timepieces

Please join MoCP for a 30-minute exhibition tour followed by a guided meditation and sound bath.Exhibition co-curator <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.joangiroux.com/about" target="_blank">Joan Giroux</a> will guide guests through works in the exhibition that situate the body politic in history and remind us that simple presence in space and time can be action. In works that explore how bodies confront societal malaise and oppression in the built environment, varied gestures—crawling, lying, climbing, pointing, running, walking backward—evoke memory, history, and rhetoric.After the tour, Aneela Dean-Saineghi will guide participants in a meditation and sound bath, activating releases in your body for holistic healing and wellness.Bring your own yoga mat and a light blanket. Tea will be served at the end of the program.This program is presented as part of the sixth edition of the Chicago Architecture Biennial, opening September 19, 2025 and on view through February 28, 2026 at locations across Chicago, SHIFT: Architecture in Times of Radical Change engages timely global issues through the lens of architecture and design. Learn more at <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://chicagoarchitecturebiennial.org/" target="_blank">chicagoarchitecturebiennial.org</a>.Registration is required. Please click the button below to register.<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1871/bp22/interior.aspx?sid=1871&amp;gid=2&amp;pgid=2129&amp;cid=5723" target="_blank">Register here</a>

Exhibition Tour: Guided Meditation, and Sound Bath

Register <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://forms.monday.com/forms/e17e8c034037bd1b5ba99523ba4978bc?r=use1" target="_blank">Here</a> Please join us for Comic Art! Comic Art Director Matthew McGee and Specialist Jennifer Welsing invite you for an evening of original iconic works that portray larger-than-life characters. Enjoy works of Comic Art ranging from Frank Frazetta to Keif Fromm to Todd McFarlane! View all lots and bid at <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://comics.ha.com/c/search/results.zx?dept=1938&amp;mode=live&amp;auction_name=7443&amp;type=surl-7443" target="_blank">HA.com/7443</a>. Signature® Auction on October 17, 2025.

Comic Art

The Krasl Art Center will host its first-ever&nbsp;Fall Fête&nbsp;on&nbsp;Friday, October 17, 2025, at&nbsp;Dablon Vineyards in Baroda, Michigan—an unforgettable evening designed to celebrate creativity, community, and connection in the heart of Michigan’s wine country.This formal evening affair invites guests to step into autumn elegance with a dress code of&nbsp;“Festive Fall Formal”—encouraging guests to dress up while embracing the colors, textures, and playful personality of the season.Guests will be treated to&nbsp;world-class wines from Dablon Vineyards, crafted from estate-grown grapes that reflect the unique terroir of Southwest Michigan. Known for producing elegant reds and crisp whites that rival wines from some of the world’s most celebrated regions, Dablon’s pours will complement every aspect of the evening—from the strolling dinner to the live music.One of the evening’s highlights will be a live performance by&nbsp;Squirm Orchestra, an ensemble unlike any other. Known for their genre-bending style and magnetic stage presence, Squirm Orchestra delivers performances that blur the lines between classical sophistication and playful improvisation. Their sound is as unexpected as it is unforgettable, making them the perfect artistic match for an evening that celebrates the extraordinary.Guests will also enjoy watching&nbsp;live art come to life, as a local ceramics artist creates work throughout the evening—offering a glimpse into the artistry and process that fuels our creative community.A&nbsp;strolling dinner&nbsp;curated by&nbsp;Thistledown &amp; Row, one of Southwest Michigan’s most anticipated new dining experiences, will keep guests delighted throughout the night. Servers will circulate with a steady stream of imaginative dishes, ensuring a continuous parade of flavors that capture the creativity and artistry of the region’s culinary scene.For those seeking an enhanced experience,&nbsp;a limited number of VIP ticketsare available. VIP guests will join&nbsp;Dablon’s vintner and Krasl Art Center Executive Director, Tami Fauver, for a private vineyard tour and sparkling wine tasting from 6–7 PM before the main event begins.Funds raised during&nbsp;Fall Fête&nbsp;will directly support&nbsp;Krasl Art Center’s studio programs&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Richard Hunt Studio Center, strengthening access to the arts for learners of all ages and preserving the legacy of one of America’s most significant sculptors.“This event is an artistic experience within itself,” said Tami Fauver, Executive Director of Krasl Art Center. “From the music and food to the setting, the live art, and the atmosphere, this event offers a chance to connect with one another and help sustain the programs that keep creativity alive in our community.”“We are thrilled to be part of this extraordinary evening,” said&nbsp;Shawn VanKampen, General Manager of Thistledown &amp; Row. “Our team is crafting dishes that celebrate the abundance of fall in Michigan—elevated, seasonal, and meant to surprise and delight.”With&nbsp;award-winning wines from Dablon, unforgettable performances, live art, and a cause rooted in creativity, the&nbsp;Fall Fête&nbsp;promises to become one of the region’s most anticipated cultural gatherings. Event Details<ul><li>What:&nbsp;Krasl Art Center’s Fall Fête</li><li>When:&nbsp;Friday, October 17, 2025</li><li>VIP Experience: 6:00–7:00 PM</li><li>Main Event: 7:00 PM</li><li>Where:&nbsp;Dablon Vineyards, Baroda, Michigan</li><li>Dress Code: Festive Fall Formal</li></ul><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sfpwlrdab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NloqScKr7CN7L2bO78CxQrSlBPbcbHDGILmpQN2QRVLkDXGiQrqxwFI32A0mrzmsTLlSeqFeXIBIEwOD-E3-t9uFp-OtVwXk0d9hQrGno01ptZA8iaak8EvuWSG4zh4JOdtuaZ7b_HbzmMTQ6VNhG-2yRqj4oef3w07VK__pw9K3pb2DIEyQshvekF_3EdwwanGcLspVpkE2agxx7wmejE6eWKxllwwa&amp;c=TDk9I-Si_iY0GUTEYxyuxdiuLbAXG8CPK7_2tIDkzfHbtWx_ULC5CA==&amp;ch=kLChxcpBmI0oZwz7HQJfOnabL_4TK7xOMQqNYYSLU_M3x9f4TsWFxw==" target="_blank">PURCHASE TICKETS HERE</a>

Fall Fête 

The Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago becomes s literary salon, hosting a conversation featuring poets Gian Maria Annovi and Elisa Biagini, both finalists for recent editions of the Premio Strega Poesia. The evening is part of the 25th Week of the Italian Language in the World, dedicated to the theme “Italophonia: Language Beyond Borders.” The program will include poetry readings, a cross-continental conversation on the state of poetry today, and a question and answer session with the authors. Free event. Registration required. Registration <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://iicchicago.esteri.it/en/gli_eventi/calendario/week-of-italian-language-literary-evening/" target="_blank">link</a>

Week of Italian Language / Literary Evening

What is the relationship between an artwork and its maker? Can we confidently link the two, or do they diverge in meaning and intention?In this keynote lecture, Alexander Nemerov (Stanford University, Department of Art &amp; Art History) will reflect on these enduring questions. Drawing from his acclaimed biography&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://northwestern.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=904f932038284b4d9eea69636&amp;id=4b0069d16a&amp;e=ec81127d70" target="_blank">Fierce Poise: Helen Frankenthaler and 1950s New York</a>, Nemerov will invite audiences to consider how chance, abstraction, and artistic identity intersect in Frankenthaler’s work and legacy.&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://northwestern.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=904f932038284b4d9eea69636&amp;id=61c7046ef0&amp;e=ec81127d70" target="_blank">RSVP FOR KEYNOTE</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://northwestern.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=904f932038284b4d9eea69636&amp;id=713205aa33&amp;e=ec81127d70" target="_blank">EXPLORE ALL FALL 2025 PROGRAMS</a>

Alexander Nemerov on Helen Frankenthaler’s Diversions

Each month, our space transforms into an intimate screening room where art lovers and film fans alike gather to experience thoughtfully selected movies that spark conversation and connection. Membership is $15/month and supports the continuation of this program. Subscriptions are operated by Ko-Fi, or you can pay at the door. All members are welcome to attend each screening, with snacks and drinks available for purchase with the option of BYOB.&nbsp; Our next screening is Possession (1981) on October 17th at 7pm. A spy returns home to a crumbling marriage, only to uncover his wife’s descent into madness and a terrifying secret. Andrzej Żuławski’s cult classic Possession (1981) is a surreal masterpiece of love, horror, and transformation, featuring Isabelle Adjani’s award-winning performance. Possession (1981)October 17th at 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30pm)2842 W Chicago Ave.&nbsp;

Possession (1981)

Read CGN's recent feature on deathmatch <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/articles/deathmatch-by-mac-pierce-at-bert-green-an-intimate-artistic-exploration-of-war-and-games-both-real-and-pretend" target="_blank">here</a> from the Fall 2025 magazine. Mac Pierce is concerned with the influence of technology on society and culture, with a special emphasis on the tendencies for technocratic overreach and surveillance to contribute to social decay and violence. His work utilizes 3D printing, coding, video, computer hardware, video game content, and carefully selected text and data, synthesized into a conceptual framework.Given contemporary national and world political trends, Pierce’s work takes on added significance as many of his conceptual approaches have shown to be relevant to the realities of recent current events. In addition to an opening reception, the gallery will be hosting a public Halo CE LAN party (participation reservations required), at which players will participate in a competitive in-person video game event scheduled to run all day long. Sponsored by Bawls Energy. Reservation link is above. Mac Pierce (He/Him) (b. 1993, Seattle, WA) is a Chicago based artist and creative technologist. Raised in Idaho, he studied fine arts at the University of Idaho and self-taught various digital technologies to incorporate into his artistic practice. Refining his practice, he received his MFA in studio arts from the Art and Technology Studies department at the School of the Art institute of Chicago. All Day LAN party, Saturday, August 9, 2025Halo CE LAN party - Players will participate in a competitive in-person video game event scheduled to run all day (12pm to Late). Sponsored by Bawls Energy.LAN party sign up <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbZXZuL8Sb4HNijQ2LWGkcHbjVBRBERpmtbNS_Dq7DIm3X8Q/viewform?usp=dialog" target="_blank">link</a>

Mac Pierce: deathmatch

Sale Hours &amp; Details <ul><li>October 10 to 18, 2025</li><li>Opening Night Party: Friday, October 10, 5 to 9 PM. Early access tickets ($175) grant first dibs on the collection, followed by general admission at 6 PM ($75)</li><li>Opening weekend: Saturday and Sunday, October 11 to 12 ($10 entry fee)</li><li>Regular Hours: 10 AM to 4 PM daily</li><li>Extended Evening: Wednesday, October 15 until 8 PM</li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://rkcgwygbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MYKAE6nUXCx5O49fs_yCRK_iTXkgDkRhJSzQU55Kia4tKEO9JFWBZMdQ4bkIzEwNnS0vbN8BxqBhSOiJgAsmrOyXOYSapR-JshONqdGPawD8GMV78TSCaiDidLpGXSa3Lp_KRNjAh3NYDvxke0YC9CZCNF9E7tkrPlybWgrDTeneG7IQ5mnxiaGApigPSGGC_P_cfPwPxv593A3HA8W9pNufqybOAOQtkK0w53l2pH9ZYAvrLshXA9ldfhJSZnRbDaRynF86HldIwX-t_bL08-fnxy1mFL-eMpaG78DtiA3Kho9jv0Zv5A==&amp;c=QC_8yG-fSBWl5tDMcOhfwkaKyAjucw5a97tddCMjGiifO2umXXHrPQ==&amp;ch=s8AwuwvNoBu4Xb0HOGvpg5jQDJ_X86VNFQBZbmXlOxDescbj8gu-SA==" target="_blank">Buy your opening night tickets</a>&nbsp;today!</li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://rkcgwygbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MYKAE6nUXCx5O49fs_yCRK_iTXkgDkRhJSzQU55Kia4tKEO9JFWBZMdQ4bkIzEwNIyK-WHJ6vWgfNAIfzSMgWl38Dt5N969CDD0zWII8Bc7cSOxaCOD8mP6hxW_ZbXTzrpMx-cQQNmeeITQ_ZwfLx55Q9V3IcwRLkgVZae906xujmJN6L8yR8tvGK3AbP9Ec-mb8v5MFKZhH-eIw2EfhdNRGjfnlgFZ-3OgI4N4lDJ7dVw_2tQDh9Cg2ceXbwZ06C_wxWnS7mvT6krVAjtWoI9RDOXvFspVYpwyTpY9IkkJe1dAE2UyKxdDyOGmLwFdS&amp;c=QC_8yG-fSBWl5tDMcOhfwkaKyAjucw5a97tddCMjGiifO2umXXHrPQ==&amp;ch=s8AwuwvNoBu4Xb0HOGvpg5jQDJ_X86VNFQBZbmXlOxDescbj8gu-SA==" target="_blank">Get your Sponsorship in ASAP to receive full benefits</a>.</li></ul> If you’ve been waiting until the last minute – these are the last minutes! If you have questions or need assistance, call or email Stina Taylor,&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:staylor@theartcenterhp.org" target="_blank">staylor@theartcenterhp.org</a>, 847-432-1888. Location: The Art Center Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Road.

Recycled

Family Day: Make Some Noise! at The Smart Museum of Art on Saturday, October 18th from 10 am to 1 pm. Participants will have the opportunity to create handmade instruments from everyday materials and enjoy a special musical performance by artist and musician Joe Rauen.

Family Day: Make Some Noise!

William Blake, Artist in Conversation with Writer Donato LoisSaturday, October 18, 202512-2:30pm

William Blake, Artist in Conversation with Writer Donato Lois

UIMA Upcoming Collaboration with the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian CultureJoin the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art in collaboration with the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture for this special Journey Chicago event as part of the Chicago Cultural Alliance’s month-long series of cross-cultural celebrations connecting Chicago’s diverse communities.Discover the vibrant artistic heritage of both cultures through engaging hands-on workshops, including traditional Ukrainian glass painting and the beloved art of Ukrainian egg painting (pysanky). Experience the flavors that define these culinary traditions with authentic food tastings and live cooking demonstrations. Sample fresh varenyky, Ukraine's iconic dumplings, while witnessing a special cooking demonstration of Lithuanian Varsketukai by our partners at the Balzekas Museum. This cross-cultural exchange offers a unique opportunity to explore the shared histories and distinct traditions that connect these two Eastern European cultures.Whether you're looking to learn new artistic techniques, savor traditional flavors, or simply celebrate cultural diversity, this event promises an enriching experience for visitors of all ages!

The Taste & Experience of Ukraine & Lithuania

Mac Pierce: deatchmatch Closing ReceptionSaturday October 18, 2-5 pm

Mac Pierce: deathmatch Closing Reception

 Allison Reimus: Repetition with Variety

Celebrate 51 years of creativity and connection-building with us in your funkiest 70's attire. We’ll honor 15-year CAC board member and EXPO founder Tony Karman, enjoy a performance by CAC Alum Celeste, and disco the night away with our outstanding DJ Duane Powell. Bites by All Together Now and beverages included! We are trying to meet our $15,000 goal in honor of Tony, but can only do it with your help! Updated Timeline: 6-7pm - Check In/Welcome/Cocktails 7pm - Food by All Together Now 7:15pm - Performance by Celeste 7:35pm - Tony Presentation/Thank You/About CAC 8pm - Paddle Raise 8:15pm - Dance floor opens with Performance + Tony 9-10:30pm - After Party

Celebration of 51 years of creativity and connection-building

The Living Room&nbsp;- October 19 - 2PM&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://northwestern.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=904f932038284b4d9eea69636&amp;id=3474905d0f&amp;e=ac2aadcc58" target="_blank">RSVP</a>Explore artworks in depth through lively conversation and fresh perspectives with our Student Associate team.﻿Join us for Art Talks!, a unique, participatory tour where Block Museum Student Associates (BMSA)&nbsp;lead discussion-based sessions focusing on artworks that ignite their curiosity. These 45-60 minute drop-in talks offer an opportunity to explore 1-3 selected artworks in depth, encouraging ample discussion and diverse perspectives. Open to all,&nbsp;Art Talks! highlight&nbsp;the interdisciplinary insights of our Student Associates and are ideal for anyone interested in a dynamic and interactive approach the museum.&nbsp;

Art Talks! with Block Museum Student Associates

The Fall West Loop Contemporary Fine Art EXPO... Celebrate Chicago Artist Month at an Art Expo unlike any in Chicagoland! At the Stephen M. Bailey Auditorium in Plumbers Hall | 1340 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60607 Located on the fabulous Randolph Street Restaurant Row. A Curated Boutique Expo, featuring more than 40 Invitation-Only Artists, offering Original Art direct to the public. Presenting exemplary Artists from 7 states, this Midwest Exclusive Art Expo takes place in an historic Beaux-Arts auditorium in Chicago's trendy and conveniently located West Loop. The Fall West Loop Contemporary Fine Art Expo will feature a unique collection of eclectic, extraordinary and diverse art including: Abstract &amp; Abstract-Expressionism,Cityscapes, Encaustic, Expressionism, Figurative, Impressionism, Pastel, Plein Air, Post-Impressionism, Pop Art Realism, Sculpture, Still Life, Watercolor and more... Artists will be on-site to discuss their work and offer the opportunity for attendees to purchase fine art at affordable prices. Visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.westloopartexpos.com/" target="_blank">www.GourmetExpos.com</a> to see Artists Gallery Expo Hours/Tickets:• First Look Preview, Includes Hor d'oeuvres (Cash Bar), Friday, October 17, 7PM to 10PM - $40• Saturday, 11AM to 7PM• Sunday, 11AM; And Special for Art Lovers &amp; Bears Fans - Post Game Hours Open to 7PM Daily Tickets $20Multiple Day Tickets Available Parking:&nbsp;Plenty of low cost parking on site. For further information and tickets:Gourmet Expos, Beverly Hills, CA <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:info@gourmetexpos.com?subject=CGN%20Inquiry" target="_blank">info@gourmetexpos.com</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.westloopartexpos.com/" target="_blank">www.gourmetexpos.com</a>310-358-9097

The Fall West Loop Contemporary Fine Art EXPO

ABOUT THE DRIEHAUS MUSEUMThe Driehaus Museum engages and inspires the global community through exploration and ongoing conversations in art, architecture, and design of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Its permanent collection and temporary exhibitions are presented in an immersive experience within the restored Nickerson Mansion, completed in 1883, at the height of the Gilded Age, and the Murphy Auditorium, built in 1926. The Museum’s collection reflects and is inspired by the collecting interests, vision, and focus of its founder, the late Richard H. Driehaus. For more information, visit<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.driehausmuseum.org/" target="_blank">driehausmuseum.org</a>&nbsp;and connect with the Museum on&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Driehaus-Museum/362867207176025" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://twitter.com/DriehausMuseum" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.instagram.com/driehausmuseum/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. ABOUT THE CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA&nbsp;&nbsp;Founded by Theodore Thomas in 1891, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is consistently hailed as one of the world’s great orchestras. In April 2024, Klaus Mäkelä was named the Orchestra’s 11th music director, and&nbsp;he&nbsp;will begin an initial five-year tenure as Zell Music Director with the 2027/28 Season. Riccardo Muti, the Orchestra’s&nbsp;distinguished 10th music director from 2010 until 2023,&nbsp;became Music Director Emeritus for Life at the beginning of the&nbsp;2023/24 Season. Daniil Trifonov is the CSO Artist-in-Residence for the 2024/25 Season. The CSO commands a vast repertoire, from baroque through contemporary music. Its renowned musicians perform more than 150 concerts annually, in Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center in downtown Chicago and each summer at the Ravinia Festival in suburban Highland Park. The ensemble regularly tours nationally, and since 1892, has made 64 international tours, performing in 29 countries on five continents.&nbsp;&nbsp; Patrons around the globe enjoy weekly radio broadcasts of CSO concerts and recordings via the WFMT Radio Network and online at&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cso.org/experience/csoradio/" target="_blank">cso.org/radio</a>. Launched in 2007,&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cso.org/experience/curation/cso-resound/" target="_blank">CSO Resound</a>&nbsp;is the ensemble’s Grammy Award–winning independent record label, featuring live performances with world-class conductors and guest artists. Since 1916, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus have amassed an extensive discography that has earned 65 Grammy awards from the Recording Academy.&nbsp; The CSO is part of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association (CSOA), which also includes the Chicago Symphony Chorus, Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Symphony Center Presents, and the Negaunee Music Institute. The&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cso.org/about/chicago-symphony-chorus/" target="_blank">Chicago Symphony Chorus</a>, founded by Margaret Hillis in 1957, is the country’s largest professional chorus. Founded by second music director Frederick Stock during the 1919/20 Season, the&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cso.org/education-community/musician-training/civic-orchestra-of-chicago/" target="_blank">Civic Orchestra of Chicago</a>&nbsp;is a training ensemble for emerging professionals with Ken-David Masur serving as its principal conductor.&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cso.org/about/scp/" target="_blank">Symphony Center Presents</a>features guest artists and ensembles across an expansive array of genres, including classical, jazz, world and contemporary. The&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cso.org/education-community/negaunee-music-institute/" target="_blank">Negaunee Music Institute</a>&nbsp;offers community and educational programs that annually engage more than 200,000 people of diverse ages and backgrounds throughout the Chicagoland area.&nbsp; Through the Institute and numerous other activities — including annual free community concerts in Chicago neighborhoods — the CSO is committed to using the power of music to strengthen bonds with its longtime patrons and create connections with new audiences.&nbsp; The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association is supported by thousands of patrons, volunteers and institutional and individual donors. The Negaunee Foundation provides generous support in perpetuity for the work of the Negaunee Music Institute.&nbsp;For more information, visit<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.cso.org/" target="_blank">&nbsp;cso.org</a>.

CSO Chamber Music: Tiffany: Beyond the Shade

Paul Mitchell is an art professor and digital artist living in Illinois. This selection is from a body of work reflecting his interest in climate change, beginning in 2006, with the publication of&nbsp;An Inconvenient Truth&nbsp;by Al Gore. This led to the realization that climate change was connected to global warming, ocean acidification, wildlife extinction, and massive migration of life on the planet. Most recently, his focus has been on mitigation of the problems and suffering caused by climate change. The art is meant to work together, supporting a context of healing our planet.&nbsp;Closing reception and gallery talk: October 23, 7-9pm Wadsworth Family GalleryLewis UniversityOremus Fine Arts CenterOpen 9am-9pm DailyContact Natalie Swain for more information,&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:swainna@lewisu.edu" target="_blank">swainna@lewisu.edu</a>

Paul Mitchell

<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.lydia-cheshewalla.com/" target="_blank">Lydia Cheshewalla</a>&nbsp;is an Osage ephemeral artist from Oklahoma, living and working in motion throughout the Great Plains ecoregion. Through the creation of site-specific land art and ephemeral installations grounded in Indigenous land stewardship practices and kinship pedagogies, Lydia engages in multivocal conversations about place and relationship.Before Dreams Are The Last Place We Find You&nbsp;will open at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods on Sunday, September 7th. This exhibition is an ephemeral, site-specific installation by Cheshewalla, and will be created during her August residency at the&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://u42186243.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.zxVNEzr3j7bKoUk7A4NXGZNB8oOLOqTcAAFFYxtPETDIh9u6QcvOB7PqoU4oq8A01no5_9uHmFFh6MfqDdixRshDhKw2v-2BWPO5Q-2FByyVjUiVuh8fyjMtzsNjgdg5-2FWNEK-2B2Kcv86amq7dUyvCfXsdv-2FaS3HlHCTeyVyRHY24tpeN3jiOaLr4W-2BC5b0g0qJMchE2ifmJzjbTv3q8EZIQQgUd-2B8FmBwG-2BmS6xKeXwMpkLZUX-2BQLDjkZPUn9JOk-2BiPw2V9xvqZmH1DGTi1tf1B6niI7Uug-3D-3D" target="_blank">Center for Humans &amp; Nature</a>in Libertyville, Illinois.Once the work is created, it will be carefully transported to Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods for installation.&nbsp;Because this work is time and season reliant, what it will look like remains to be seen.Cheshewalla’s practice is built on an ethos that views all beings as sacred, with their own agency, and with a right to complete their cycle of life and death. She works mainly with naturally shed material and seeds that are ready for collecting. At the end of installations, each being is returned to its original place in nature where it was gathered, closing the circle of creation.A selection of Cheshewalla’s work will be published by&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://humansandnature.org/digital/" target="_blank">the digital branch of Humans &amp; Nature Press</a>. The Digital Press celebrates diverse sources of wisdom about what it means to be human in an interconnected world.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Before Dreams Are The Last Place We Find You

Join a 1-hour guided tour of Theaster Gates: Unto Thee, led by Smart Museum Fellow, Ian Brundige. The event will take place at The Smart Museum of Art on Friday, October 24th, from 1 - 2 pm. The tour is part of the Unto Thee programming at the Smart Museum of Art, The University of Chicago.

Unto Thee Tour

"Moving On” is a compilation of abstract paintings influenced by the experience of the pandemic, from the days before its onset, to the lasting effects on present day. Eleven bright and complex canvases invite the viewer to connect with the struggle between always changing complexities and mobile, but always present, soothing space.

Elyse Martin: Moving On

Aesthetics of Power, an exhibition juried by artist Mahwish Chishty, looks closely at how aesthetics can be used to express layered, quietly disruptive ideas. This exhibition features work that surprises, that reveals itself slowly, or that occupies the fragile space where beauty unsettles rather than soothes. Artists in this exhibition reflect on how aesthetic interpretations carry the weight of history, how beauty might obscure or reveal power, and how what is finely wrought can also bear witness. Exhibiting Artists: Parto &amp; Pardis Ahmadpour, Rodrigo Azaola, Jane A Barrow, Rex Cassidy, Kyle Chaput, Lucas Cordes,&nbsp;Vincent Escareno, Morgan Ford Willingham, Tara Sabini, Mack Gingles, Matthew Girson, Briena Harmening, Yuliya Klochan, Roopa Kosuri, Jiselle Ramirez, Sajal Siwakoti, Yaning Xing, Shelly Zhang.

Aesthetics of Power

Art + Design Faculty Exhibition: Redux&nbsp;is the first faculty exhibition at the Tarble in five years. The exhibition brings together recent and newly created works by current and emeritus studio art faculty from Eastern Illinois University's Department of Art + Design. The term redux, meaning brought back or revived, was chosen to emphasize the long-awaited return of the faculty show to the Tarble’s exhibition cycle. Redux will feature a wide variety of artwork from painting, sculpture, and ceramics to digital media, installation, printmaking, and more. This exhibition presents a remarkable opportunity to engage with the creative work of the educators who shape the future generations of artists and designers.&nbsp; Featuring:&nbsp;Matt Boonstra, Jenny Chi, Ann Coddington, Hannah Eads, Burçak Gezeroğlu Christensen, Bill Heyduck, Chris Kahler, Alicia Little, Dwain Naragon, Laura O'Donnell, Brad Olson, Robert Petersen, Alan Pocaro, Erin Rice, David Richardson, and Samantha Tableriou.

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