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SUMMARY:Sketch Club
DESCRIPTION:The Cliff Dwellers Sketchers\nCome by when you can from 5-7 for drawing\, with dinner at 7.  The Sketch Club is open to everyone\, no matter if you’re an artist by trade or a doodler on napkins. We’re a non-judgmental\, supportive\, fun bunch of friendly folks. \nPlease remember to make a reservation for dinner if you plan on dining after drawing!\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org\n312-922-8080
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/sketch-club-8/
CATEGORIES:Art,Dinner
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SUMMARY:Air and Water Show Dinner with Show Pilots
DESCRIPTION:The Cliff Dwellers are honored to host a visit by the Chicago Air and Water Show show pilots! Come on in to enjoy dinner\, meet team members\, and listen to a short\, informative talk. \nBar open: 5:00 p.m.\nDinner: 6:00 p.m.\nTalk: 7:00 p.m.\nCost: $50 \nReservations are required by Thursday\, August 7\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org\n3121-922-8080
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/air-and-water-show-dinner-with-show-pilots/
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Past Event
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SUMMARY:Sketch Club
DESCRIPTION:The Cliff Dwellers Sketchers\nCome by when you can from 5-7 for drawing\, with dinner at 7.  The Sketch Club is open to everyone\, no matter if you’re an artist by trade or a doodler on napkins. We’re a non-judgmental\, supportive\, fun bunch of friendly folks. \nPlease remember to make a reservation for dinner if you plan on dining after drawing!\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org\n312-922-8080
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/sketch-club-7/
CATEGORIES:Art,Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T203000
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SUMMARY:Sketching on the Terrace!
DESCRIPTION:The Cliff Dwellers Sketchers\nare hoping for sunshine and warm weather when we meet for some evening drawing and dinner on the Club terrace (inside if it rains) on Friday\, July 18.  Come by when you can from 5-7 for drawing\, with dinner at 7.  The Sketch Club is open to everyone\, no matter if you’re an artist by trade or a doodler on napkins. We’re a non-judgmental\, supportive\, fun bunch of friendly folks. \nPlease remember to make a reservation for dinner if you plan on dining after drawing!\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org\n312-922-8080
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/sketching-on-the-terrace/
CATEGORIES:Art,Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T110127
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T144719Z
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SUMMARY:Collective Visions III
DESCRIPTION:The P2 Collective is a collaboration of four poets and three photographers from the Chicago area. Experience poetry\, photography\, and music! \n5-6 p.m – Reception\n6-7 p.m. – Optional 3-course dinner \nAdmission to the reception is free\, but a reservation for the event is required.\nThe optional 3-course dinner: Members $48\nPlease make your reservations for both the event and dinner by Friday\, May 23.\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org or 312-922-8080 \nP2 Collective members are: Alexa Frangos\, Steve Geer\, Suzanne Metzel\, Maureen Tolman Flannery\, Caroline Johnson\, Wilda Morris\, Susan T. Moss
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/collective-visions-iii/
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Music,Past Event,Photography,Poetry
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T210000
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SUMMARY:Theatre Club Outing - "Titanique" at the Water Tower Playhouse
DESCRIPTION:Come along on a crazy musical cruise with the Cliff Dwellers Theatre Club as we head down Michigan Avenue to the Water Tower Playhouse to see the much anticipated production of Titanique. \nFind out what really happened to Jack and Rose on that fateful night depicted in the blockbuster file “Titanic“. It all begins when Celine Dion hijacks a Titanic Museum tour and gives her wild take on the movie’s love story. \nThe production has garnered widespread acclaim since its off-Broadway inception\, earning the 2023 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Musical. Its success had led to international stagings in cities like Sydney and London\, with critics praising its blend of camp\, nostalgia\, and side-splitting humor. The Chicago premiere is a collaborative effort between Broadway In Chicago and Porchlight Music Theatre\, featuring an all-Chicago Cast. \nWednesday\, May 28\, 2025\nCurtain Time: 7 p.m.\nEstimated Maximum Show Only Ticket Cost – $110 (possible discount if we get 10 or more attendees) \nDinner and transportation to and from the theatre will be an option\, as always. Details to come! \nHopping onboard? Contact:\nRick Frendt\nrfrendt@comcast.net\n708-359-0806 \nIf you plan on joining the group for dinner\, let Rick know. He will make the dinner reservation for the whole group. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/theatre-club-outing-titanique-at-the-water-tower-playhouse/
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Past Event,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Cabaret Night with Lynne Jordan
DESCRIPTION:Chicago’s favorite Diva\, Lynne Jordan\, presents A Night of Cabaret\nLynne Jordan covers the full spectrum of dynamic hits. From classic Blues to sneaky double entendre to Disco\, her amazing vocals and stylings will enchant the room. Featured in the show are the songs of Alberta Hunter\, Ruth Brown\, Nina Simone\, Aretha Franklin\, Gloria Gayner\, Donna Summer\, and Jill Scott. \nBacked by powerhouse band The Shivers\, this is cabaret at its most energetic – and with Lynne’s richly diverse performance style – this night will be truly spectacular! \n5:00 p.m. – Bar opens\n6:00 p.m. – Dinner\n7:15 p.m. – Performance \nDinner & Performance:\n$60 Members \nReservations are required by May 8\nemail: reservations@cliff-chicago.org or call: 3121-922-8080 \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/cabaret-night/
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Jazz,Music,Past Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T213000
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SUMMARY:Cliff Dwellers Theatre Club - "Berlin" at the Court Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Come along to the next Theatre Club Outing: \nWorld Premiere of Berlin at the Court Theatre\nWednesday\, April 20\, 2025\nDinner: 5:15 p.m.\nCurtain time: 7:30 p.m. \nBerlin is an unforgettable mosaic of intersecting narratives set amidst the decline of Weimar Germany. \nFacism is taking hold\, revolutionaries are organizing\, creatives are trying to capture the ineffable nature of their changing city; and – as everything falls apart – everyone is faced with a choice: abandon Berlin or fight to survive. \nSenior Artistic Consultant Charles Newell (The Gospel at Colonus) directs Mickle Maher’s propulsive adaptation\, an ever-shifting kaeidoscope of everyday people trying to survive one of the most remarkable moments in history. Set almost one hundred years ago\, Berlin speaks to our current moment\, and our future\, with undeniable urgency. \nEstimated Maximum Show Only Ticket Cost – $71.50\n(possible discount if we get 10 or more attendees) \nDinner and transportation to and from the theatre\, as always\, will be optional features of our evening! \nPlanning on coming? Contact:\nRick Frendt\nrfrendt@comcast.net\n708-359-806 \nLet Rick know if you’ll be dining with the group\, as he will make the reservation for everyone. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/cliff-dwellers-theatre-club-berlin-at-the-court-theatre/
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T210000
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SUMMARY:Traveler in the Mist: A celebration of the Poet\, Elise Paschen
DESCRIPTION:The Cliff Dwellers  Celebrated our Honorary Member\, Poet Elise Paschen\nElise Paschen (C Honorary Member ’20)\, an enrolled member of the Osage Nation\, is an important Chicago writer and the author of six poetry collections. Her poems have been published widely to great acclaim. Besides editing or co-editing numerous anthologies such as The Eloquent Poem and the New York Times best-seller Poetry Speaks to Children\, she is co-founder of Poetry in Motion\, a nationwide program that places poetry posters in subway cars and buses. Dr. Paschen teaches in the MFA Writing Program at the School of Art Institute of Chicago. \nThe Cliff Dwellers celebrated Elise Paschen’s impactful creative voice and her distinguished career with an enchanting program\, which included music by Bill Buchholtz\, stories by Dr. Lisa Yun Lee\, and poetry readings by Rachel DeWoskin and Thea Goodman. The Chicago Literary Hall of Fame (Don Evans) partnered with us to ensure a truly dynamic event! \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/traveler-in-the-mist-a-celebration-of-the-poet-elise-paschen/
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Past Event,Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T210000
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SUMMARY:St. Patrick's Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION\n\nJoin us in celebrating all that is Irish with a festive St. Patrick’s day celebration!  You’ll experience live music from Ireland’s own Peter Brady\, a tribute to the Great Irish poets with readings from our members and a traditional feast including crowd favorite\, Corned-beef and cabbage.\n\nTry Elsa’s special themed cocktails\, or one of our wonderful Irish Whiskeys. Perhaps a Guinness!\n\nHurry! Reservations are required by Friday March 7!!\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org\n312-922-8080\n\nBar opens 5:00 pm\nDinner Buffet 6:00 pm\nMusic 6:30 pm\n$55 members/ $60 non-members\nSlainte!!
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/st-patricks-day-party/
LOCATION:Art Institute of Chicago
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T110127
CREATED:20250121T121552Z
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for this very special dinner at the Club.  Chef Erick and Sous Chef Nicole have outdone themselves! Elsa is crafting a Valentine themed cocktail list that you don’t want to miss! \nReservations are available from 5:30 pm through 7:30 pm\nPlease make your reservation before February 10th by calling 312-922-8080\, or by email at\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org \n\n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/valentines-day-dinner-2/
CATEGORIES:Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T210000
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CREATED:20250106T134939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T140446Z
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SUMMARY:Burns Supper
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT!\nCliff Dwellers Burns Supper\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScottish poet Robert Burns was born in Alloway\, Scotland on January 25\, 1759. Burns is widely regarded as the authentic voice of the Scottish people. Every year around the world\, the enduring resonance of Burns’s writing is celebrated near the end of January. \nWe will be trying whisky at the bar\, presenting a traditional dinner including haggis\, and looking forward to members delivering the Toast to the Lads\, the Toast to the Lassies\, singing and poetry\, and other demonstrations to entertain the crowd. \nIf you would like to perform one of these entertainments\, please sign up at reservations@cliff-chicago.org. Not everyone needs to perform! \nMembers and Guests $60 per person\nBar opens at 5 pm for whiskey tasting\nDinner and festivities will begin at 6 PM \nReservations for the evening are required by January 16 at reservations@cliff-chicago.org.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP if you’ll be dropping in: reservations@cliff-chicago.org\, or call 312-922-8080
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/burns-supper/
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Experience,Poetry
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