Jazz Night
Drummer Isaiah Spencer led a group performing jazz classics by [...]
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Past Event
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The Architectural Table’s Maiden Voyage
Cliff Dwellers gathered in the Sullivan room on April 8th for their first monthly conversation about Architecture. We discussed some of the prominent Chicago architects who were members in the early years of the club, as well as future topics for the Architectural Table.
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Traveler in the Mist: A celebration of the Poet, Elise Paschen
The 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.
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Northern Illinois University Jazz Orchestra
A Night of Superb Jazz! The Northern Illinois University Jazz Program, established in 1969, is nationally recognized for its outstanding legacy of jazz education, innovation, and musical excellence. Under the leadership of accomplished faculty and our very own, Roosevelt Griffin CD 25', who are celebrated performers and educators, the program offered a comprehensive training through award-winning ensembles, individual mentorship, and diverse performance opportunities.
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Cabaret Night with Lynne Jordan
Chicago's favorite Diva, Lynne Jordan, A Terrific Night of Cabaret Music! Featured in the show were the songs of Alberta Hunter, Ruth Brown, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Gloria Gayner, Donna Summer, and Jill Scott. A Terrific Night of Cabaret Music!
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Attic Club Bourbon
Members enjoyed the new batch of our Club's very own Attic Club bourbon whiskey. Derrick Mancini of Quincy Street Distillery was on hand to share more about the process, and sample some other QSD products.
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Theatre Club Outing – “Titanique” at the Water Tower Playhouse
Come For A Night of Laughter and Fun!
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Corin Wiggins, Artist-In-Residence, Performance
Corin Wiggins, Cliff Dwellers Artist-in-Residence, and his ensemble performed a live demonstration of the devising process while incorporating elements of their new in-process devised theatre piece Gli Innamorati. The show examined dating culture and various manifestations of love in an increasingly disconnected and isolated world.
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Collective Visions III
An evening with the P2 Collective and Cellist Martine Benman. The P2 Collective is a collaboration of four poets and three photographers from the Chicago area. Our members gathered for an evening of poetry, photography, and music!
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The Cliff Dwellers Book Club – Edith: The Rogue Rockefeller McCormick
Author Andrea Friederici Ross joined The Cliff Dwellers Book Club to discuss her fascinating book, Edith: the Rogue Rockefeller McCormick, which even mentions Edith speaking at the Concord Club, a women's club similar to The Cliff Dwellers!
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Jazz Night
The sparkling talents of vibist/pianist Thaddeus Tukes were aglow! Tukes and his accompanist played a tribute to jazz vibes greats Lionel Hampton and Bobby Hutcherson.
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WTTW’s Ben Hollis presents “What’s It Like To Be You?”
Award-winning local celebrity Ben Hollis (creator and host of WTTW's Wild Chicago) brought his unique audience-participation event "What's It Like To Be You?" to the Cliff!
