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SUMMARY:Poetry Society Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Our friendly group of poetry enthusiasts had a lively discussion on the works of Bob Dylan. This month’s event was moderated by Michele Kurlander. \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/poetry-society-lunch-9/
CATEGORIES:Lunch,Past Event,Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T005929
CREATED:20260109T182015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T145601Z
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SUMMARY:New Artists in Residence Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Cliff Dwellers extended a hearty WELCOME to our newest Artists in Residence\, and celebrated our outgoing AIR class! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/new-artists-in-residence-reception/
CATEGORIES:Artists In Residence,Networking,Past Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T005929
CREATED:20260109T180541Z
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SUMMARY:Tiffany Lamps\, Beyond the Shade
DESCRIPTION:Lisa Key\, Executive Director of the Driehaus Museum\, presented a fascinating lecture on the curated exhibition of Tiffany Lamps now on display at the museum. Learn about the astounding artistry and craftsmanship of Tiffany’s innovative lighting fixtures\, and their place in the timeline of the technological shift from oil lamps to electricity. \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/tiffany-lamps-beyond-the-shade/
CATEGORIES:Art,Lecture,Past Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T005929
CREATED:20260114T165933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T171418Z
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SUMMARY:Business of Art Forum
DESCRIPTION:An Introduction to Art Entrepreneurship\nCome learn how to develop an idea for an arts organization and then turn it into a functioning\, sustainable enterprise! \nOn February 5th\, Richard Andrews led a discussion on entrepreneurship\, an accomplished author on the topic\, who has taught art entrepreneurship courses at UC Berkley and other higher education settings since 2013.
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/business-of-art-forum-3/
CATEGORIES:AIA Chicago,Past Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T190000
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CREATED:20260202T190145Z
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SUMMARY:Member Social Hour!
DESCRIPTION:Start off the week right!\nDrop by the Cliff Dwellers from 5-7 p.m. on Monday\, February 23 (that’s right\, MONDAY!) for our first ever Member Social Hour(s). Mix and mingle with your fabulous Club friends\, old and new. There’ll be live music\, fabulous libations\, and tasty bar bite menu selections available in the lounge. \nBut wait\, there’s more! \nChef Erick has created a special 3-course meal for those wishing to stay for dinner (during usual dining hours).\nCliff Dwellers Salad\nChoice of Salmon Piccata OR Chicken Pot Pie\nCarrot Cake\nCOST: $42 \nMake your reservation for the Social Hour\, special dinner\, or BOTH no later than Monday\, February 16.\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org or Call 3121-922-8080
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/member-social-hour/
CATEGORIES:Member Event,Past Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T005929
CREATED:20260202T000414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T141651Z
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SUMMARY:Sketch Club
DESCRIPTION:Field trip to the Field Museum!\nThe Cliff Dwellers Sketch Club will meet at 10 a.m. on Saturday\, February 28 at the South end of the Main Hall of the Field Museum of Natural History. The museum is a treasure trove of sketching inspiration! \nBring your sketch pad\, pencils\, and paint brushes and join the group for a fun morning. All skill levels welcome! \n  \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/sketch-club-12/
CATEGORIES:Art,Lunch,Past Event,Sketch Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T190000
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CREATED:20260223T194450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T141738Z
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SUMMARY:Games & Grain Night
DESCRIPTION:Who’s up for some Old-School fun?\nIt’s Game & Grain Night at the Cliff Dwellers\, where you can enjoy a MONDAY evening of cards\, board games and a variety of beers! There will be games available to play\, but everyone is welcome to bring their favorite! \nLuis Glunz rep Nick Frieder will host the beer tasting. See if your favorite makes the Spring Beer List! \nBar bites will be available for purchase. Come early for Free Swag! \nNo cover charge\, but please reserve your space by March 2.\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org or call 312-922-8080 \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/games-grain-night/
CATEGORIES:Experience,Past Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T133000
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CREATED:20260228T212605Z
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SUMMARY:The Architectural Table
DESCRIPTION:This lively group meets in the Sullivan Room to broach an array of exhilarating architectural topics\, highlighting both the good and the bad! This week\, we’ll discuss the reknown architectural firm of Graham\, Anderson\, Probst & White\, designers of notable Chicago buildings such as the Wrigley Building\, the Civic Opera House\, the Shedd Aquarium\, and the Field Museum. \nreservations@cliff-chicago.org OR call 312-922 8080 \nLet the office know if you’ll be staying for the buffet. \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/the-architectural-table-10/
CATEGORIES:Architecture,Brunch,Past Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T170000
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CREATED:20260205T161219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T142033Z
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SUMMARY:St. Patrick's Day Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:Live music\, singing\, and Poetry! Have a Guinness or Hot Toddy by the fireplace. This evening is a time to celebrate all things Irish! \n5:00 p.m.: Doors open\n5:00 – 6:00 p.m.: Live Music by the bar with Kilkenny’s own Peter Brady\n6:00 p.m. – Buffet\, featuring Irish favorites such as Corned Beef and Cabbage and Irish Soda Bread\n6:45 p.m. – A brief History of Ireland\, by Pat Whealan\n7:00 p.m. – Emcee Michael Burke will kick off the evening’s program\, featuring music and poetry provided by members of the Cliff Dwellers \nDinner and Program:\nMembers: $60\nNon-members: $68\nProgram only: $20 \nMake your reservation no later than March 6!\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org or 3121-922-8080 \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/irish-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Experience,Music,Past Event,Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T220000
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CREATED:20260209T172716Z
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SUMMARY:Theatre Club Outing: White Rooster
DESCRIPTION:Set inside the historic Water Tower Water Works\, this visually stunning production blends Chinese mythology with a dark\, folk-rock aesthetic. It is a perfect example of the physical and imaginative theatre the Lookingglass Theatre is famous for. \nContact Rick Frendt for details:\nrfrendt@comcast.net\n708.359.0806
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/theatre-club-outing-white-rooster/
CATEGORIES:Past Event,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T005929
CREATED:20260312T191301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T142610Z
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SUMMARY:The Writer's Club
DESCRIPTION:A chance to share works and get input from your fellow writers\nIf anyone has work they’d like reviewed\, please bring at least 4 copies\, and to keep work to be shared to one or two pages maximum. There will be a focus on small group discussions for sharing and reviewing written work. \nAll members are invited to join in! \nPlanning on coming? Let the staff know by Tuesday\, March 17.\nIf staying for dinner\, please mention that when you call or email.\n(312) 922-8080\, or reservations@cliff-chicago.org \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/the-writers-club-2/
CATEGORIES:Networking,Past Event,Writing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T123000
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CREATED:20260202T201116Z
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SUMMARY:The Cliff Dwellers Book Club - The Burning of the World
DESCRIPTION:Vivid\, Meticulously Researched\, Propulsive and Engrossing!\nThe Cliff Dwellers Book Club will gather in the Sullivan Room on Saturday\, March 21\, at 11:00 a.m. to discuss The Burning of the World: The Great Chicago Fire and the War for a City’s Soul\, by Chicago author Scott W. Berg. \nPlanning to stay for the Saturday buffet lunch ($38)?\nPlease make a reservation with the club by Friday\, March 21.\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org\, or 312-922-8080
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/the-cliff-dwellers-book-club-the-burning-of-the-world/
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Past Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T133000
DTSTAMP:20260415T005929
CREATED:20250902T175824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T142821Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Brunch!
DESCRIPTION:The Club will be open for a Saturday buffet lunch\, starting at 11:30 am\, with a last seating at 1:30 pm. Come enjoy a weekend\n\nReserve your spot by Friday\, March 13\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org or 312-922-8080
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/saturday-brunch-4/
CATEGORIES:Lunch,Past Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T005929
CREATED:20260205T161455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T164231Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Artists Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Cliff Dwellers celebrated our talented artists:\nSandra Campbell\nJenny Oliinyk\nSharon Bladholm\nand our Sketch Club Members \nWe met the creators and explored their works with an inspiring evening of art and conversation!
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/gallery-opening-4/
CATEGORIES:Art,Dinner,Past Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T005929
CREATED:20260312T190900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T164003Z
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SUMMARY:The Tallest Building in the World!
DESCRIPTION:Upon completion\, Jeddah Tower stands to be the World’s Tallest Building.\nDesigned by the Chicago firm of Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill\, it will soar over 1 kilometer in height in Jeddah\, Saudi Arabia. How the heck do you build something like that? \nBen Johnson (former Cliff Dwellers president and a director with the Chicago firm of AS+GG) has been Project Manager for the Jeddah Tower\, as well as multiple super-tall tower projects around the world. In this talk\, Ben presented a project update on this monumental building\, as well as provided some background regarding the design and construction challenges inherent with “MegaTall” structures. \n  \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/the-tallest-building-in-the-world/
CATEGORIES:Architecture,Dinner,Lecture,Past Event
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