Breaking the Illusion of Consensus: American Esoterica, Microsocieties, & Outsider Literature (An “Artist-in-Residence” program)
Join us on Friday evening, June 23rd, for a program presented by Artist-in-Residence Logan Berry.
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Lecture
An Ancient Dream, An Epic Poem, and Daring Searches by Intrepid Architects/Archaeologists, Unearth an Architectural Treasure And Solve a Centuries-Old Mystery: a Lecture by Margery al Chalabi
Join us for an exciting lecture on architecture and archeology.
The story starts with a team of archaeologists from the British Museum returning to a site in Iraq eighty years after its initial excavation by the French.
Indiana Jones and The Missing Spanish Church
Ben Thomas will present the story about the intersection of Hollywood, archaeology, and the search for a Colonial-era Spanish church in Belize.
The Continuing Saga of Nazi Art Theft
Dr. Ed Gordon will provide a lively account of how the Nazi government engineered the greatest art theft in history before and during World War II.
Mid-Century Modernism: A Personal Journey
Join Joseph Madda as he explores Mid-century Modernism and design via his personal journey through this intriguing period and style.
The Ghost Army of World War II
Club members hear from documentarian and author Rick Beyer about the brave combat con-men of World War II, the soldiers of The Ghost Army
Prize Homes: Chicago’s Forgotten Architectural Competition
Siobhan Moroney, Associate Professor of Politics and Chair of American Studies at Lake Forest College, presented a talk on her book, Chicagoland Dream Houses: How a Mid-Century Architecture Competition Reimagined the American Home.
Divided On D-Day – Edward E. Gordon Discusses His Book, Now in Paperback!
Our own Ed Gordon discusses his latest book on the anniversary of D-Day.
Art Deco Society: When the World Went Dry
Travel Back in Time and Explore the Art Deco Era!
Bloomsday at the Cliff Dwellers
Ulysses Readings and Live Musical Accompaniment
Grant Park at a Crossroads
The Cliff Dwellers heard about the sometimes conflicting identities of Grant Park, and offered input directly to those advocating on Grant Park's behalf!
Laura Washington & the Election!
Shia Kapos and Craig Dellimore joined the Cliff Dwellers for an informative and timely discussion!
