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SUMMARY:Sketch Club Outing
DESCRIPTION:The Cliff Dwellers Sketchers\nwill meet at 10 a.m. at the Chicago Athletic Association on Saturday\, May 10. We’ll gather in the 2nd floor lobby\, and sketch inside or outside\, weather depending. Bring your art gear and get ready to draw! 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-judgemental\, supportive\, fun bunch of friendly folks. Lunch to follow around noon\, most likely at the Athletic Association.
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/sketch-club-outing-2/
CATEGORIES:Art,Lunch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T133000
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SUMMARY:Poetry Society Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Come by and join the group for what always promises to be a lively discussion of verse. Don’t worry… no formal training or study of poetry is required! Cliff Dweller poet Rosina Neginsky will moderate the day’s discussion and present selections from her work. \nReservations for lunch are required:\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org\nor by calling 312-922-8080
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/poetry-society-lunch-2/
CATEGORIES:Lunch,Poetry
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T151500
DTSTAMP:20261020T220408
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T161439Z
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SUMMARY:Plein Air Painting Demo and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Plein Air Painters of Chicago\nMark April 26 on your calendar for an exciting lecture\, demonstration\, and discussion on the art of painting outdoors. \nCost for the event: $75 (includes the event and lunch) \nSign up through EventBrite\, select the PACP member option: \nhttps://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fi-heart-plein-air-2025-tickets-1277016985179%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator&data=05%7C02%7C%7Cdfa00bdcc02e4239df7008dd6b01da45%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638784377884261997%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=uXEQHq9AyOpsKatioEvsfxJ7jI0AEsMgNkrePB37ld0%3D&reserved=0)\n \nSchedule for the day:\n9:30 – 10:00 : Check-in\n10:00 – 10:45 : Jeff Nigro discusses “Intent” in the art of Turner\, Constable and Freidrich\n10:45 – 11:00 : Break\n11:00 – 12:00 : Demos in Watercolor and Oils\n12:00 – 1:00 : Lunch\n1:00 – 1:45 : Artist’s Talk\n1:45 – 2:45 : Plein Air Panel Discussion Update on the 2025 Season\, closing remarks\n3:00 – 3:15 : Adjourn \nThe Plein Air Painters Chicago encourage the experience of painting the city of Chicago – the Lake\, the skyline\, the neighborhoods\, the grit and the grime\, as well as the natural beauty. We paint on-site in the open air\, on beautiful days\, and sometimes in extreme weather. We offer members opportunities to paint\, critiques to improve their painting\, educational events\, exhbits to promote visibility and sales\, and general camaraderie among painters. \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/lein-air-painting/
CATEGORIES:Art,Experience,Lecture,Lunch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T133000
DTSTAMP:20261020T220408
CREATED:20250317T142823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T161243Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Society Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Order a delicious lunch\, or just come and share your thoughts or listen in. \nThe poet of the day will be Federico Garcia Lorca (1898-1936).\nWe’ll look at two of his works:\nCity That Does Not Sleep\nNorm and Paradise of the Blacks \nReservations for lunch are required:\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org\nor by calling 312-922-8080
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/poetry-society-lunch/
CATEGORIES:Lunch,Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T120000
DTSTAMP:20261020T220408
CREATED:20250317T143809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T202030Z
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SUMMARY:Sketch Club Outing
DESCRIPTION:The Cliff Dwellers Sketchers\nwill meet at 10 a.m. in the Grand Army of the Republic Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center on Saturday\, April 12. Bring your art gear and get ready to draw! 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-judgemental\, supportive\, fun bunch of friendly folks. Lunch to follow at a nearby location we’ll decide on that day.
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/sketch-club-outing/
CATEGORIES:Art,Lunch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T140000
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CREATED:20250226T153910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T154030Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Lunch Buffet
DESCRIPTION:A monthly buffet lunch served from 12:00pm to 2:00pm.
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/monthly-lunch-buffet-4/
CATEGORIES:Lunch
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SUMMARY:Monthly Lunch Buffet
DESCRIPTION:A monthly buffet lunch served from 12:00pm to 2:00pm.
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/monthly-lunch-buffet-3/
CATEGORIES:Lunch
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SUMMARY:The Joy in Women's Arts
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of International Women’s Day\, The Cliff Dwellers presents:\nThe Joy In Women’s Arts\nArt enriches our lives\, and women’s joyful creativity colors our world. So\, let’s gather and put the spotlight some of the amazing women working in the arts today. This event will feature personal stories and enchanting presentations on the art of poetry (Nina Sudhakar); music (Yulia Lipmanovich) sculpture (Michele Corazzo\, Debra Hand\, Sonja Henderson\, Seonyoung LEE); and global production (Lela Dyrkacz). \nWe’ll engage in warm and lively conversation over lunch and also welcome educators and students to our tables. Come and be part of this exciting and early celebration of International Women’s Day! \nReservations are required by February 28:\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org\nor by calling 312-922-8080 \nLunch Buffet & Program\n$42 members; $48 non-members \nNote: Let us know if you are willing to sponsor a student.
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/the-joy-in-womens-arts/
CATEGORIES:Art,Lunch
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241213T140000
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CREATED:20241026T185834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T184242Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual Member’s Holiday Lunch! We will enjoy a festive buffet created by Chef Erick and warm conversation between members. \nThe buffet lunch begins at 11:30 am. Cost is $38 per person. \nPlease reserve by emailing reservations@cliff-chicago.org\nor calling 312-922-8080. Reservations are required by December 6th.
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/holiday-lunch/
CATEGORIES:Lunch,Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T140000
DTSTAMP:20261020T220408
CREATED:20241026T183305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241026T183716Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Lunch Buffet
DESCRIPTION:A monthly buffet lunch served from 12:00pm to 2:00pm.
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/monthly-lunch-buffet-2/
CATEGORIES:Lunch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T140000
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CREATED:20241126T132422Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch in Honor of Bill Drennan
DESCRIPTION:Longtime member Bill Drennan is stepping down as chair of the membership committee.\nBy Past President Bill Bowe: \nThroughout my time as a Cliff Dweller\, Bill has been one of the club’s most devoted and hard working members.\nBeginning as club Secretary\, more recently Bill has served as Membership Committee chair. In this important role\, Bill has been unflagging in working to help the club bounce back from the negative effects of the COVID period’s closure. \nBill’s event is certain to underscore some of the enduring values that have made The Cliff Dwellers one of Chicago’s long term cultural treasures. \nA buffet lunch will be served in his honor. \nReservations only.\nPlease reserve by Wednesday\, November 27th via reservations@cliff-chicago.org or by calling 312-922-8080.
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/lunch-in-honor-of-bill-drennan/
CATEGORIES:Experience,Lunch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T140000
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CREATED:20241026T143113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241026T143113Z
UID:5818-1731412800-1731420000@cliff-chicago.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Lunch Buffet
DESCRIPTION:A monthly buffet lunch served from 12:00pm to 2:00pm.
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/monthly-lunch-buffet/
CATEGORIES:Lunch
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