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SUMMARY:New Members Welcome Night
DESCRIPTION:We welcome our newest members at this delightful Meet and Greet event! Share stories and get to know your fellow Cliff Dwellers while enjoying a refreshing beverage and lite bite! \nCocktails and Light Appetizers\n5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. \nCost:\n$25 for established members to cover appetizers. Cash bar\nFREE for new members \nPlease make your reservation no later than September 12\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org OR 312-922-8080
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/new-members-welcome-night-2/
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTAMP:20260922T033047
CREATED:20260708T144634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T153626Z
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SUMMARY:Club Closed after Lunch for Exclusive Event
DESCRIPTION:The Club will be closed after 2 p.m.
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/club-closed-after-lunch-for-exclusive-event-6/
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SUMMARY:Club Closed after Lunch for Exclusive Event
DESCRIPTION:The Club will be closed after 2 p.m.
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/club-closed-after-lunch-for-exclusive-event-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T133000
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CREATED:20260919T220831Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Society Lunch
DESCRIPTION:This week\, we’re asking everyone to bring in a poem they’d like to review and discuss! Any author\, any style! \nAll are welcome! No poetry writing skills needed\, just an active interest of the art form. \nPlan on attending? Please reserve your place at the table by Wednesday\, September 23. Let us know if you’ll be having lunch. \n  \nreservations@cliff-chicago.org\n312-922-8080
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/poetry-society-lunch-16/
CATEGORIES:Lunch,Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T220000
DTSTAMP:20260922T033047
CREATED:20260818T155906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T172720Z
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SUMMARY:Theatre Club: Operation Mincemeat
DESCRIPTION:The Cliff Dwellers’ Theatre Club heads to the CIBC theatre to catch the Tony-Award winning musical\, Operation Mincemeat on Tuesday\, September 29. \nWith a cast of only 5 actors\, the show is a hilarious\, high-energy British musical comedy that turns a real World War II deception plot into a fast-paced stage triumph. \nTicket pricing is expected to be around $110@. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m.  For those interested in eating first\, we’ll meet at the Club for dinner around 5:15\, and then Uber to the theater. \nContact Rick Frendt at rfrendt@comcast.net or 708-359-0806 for more details. \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/theatre-club-operation-mincemeat/
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260922T033047
CREATED:20260917T142549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T142549Z
UID:32611-1790787600-1790798400@cliff-chicago.org
SUMMARY:Oktoberfest!
DESCRIPTION:Beer\, Food\, and Polka Music!\nIt’s OKTOBERFEST at the Cliff Dwellers! Celebrate the fall season at the Club! \nEnjoy a complimentary beer tasting\, led by our Beer Ambassador\, Louis Glunz. Savor the special German dinner curated by Chef Erick. Polka the night away with the festive tunes of The Cheeky Bellows Polka Band! It’ll be a good time for everyone. \nDoors Open: 5:00 p.m.\nComplimentary Beer Tasting with Louis Glunz Beer: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.\nDinner & Music: 6:00 p.m. \nMembers Dinner & Program: $60\nProgram only: $15 \nMake your reservation to attend by Wednesday\, September 23:\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org (Note OKTOBERFEST RSVP in the subject line)\n312-922-8080 \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/oktoberfest/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Dinner,Party
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CREATED:20260921T184831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T184831Z
UID:32635-1791295200-1791320400@cliff-chicago.org
SUMMARY:Club Closed after Lunch for Exclusive Event
DESCRIPTION:The Club will be closed after 2 p.m.
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/club-closed-after-lunch-for-exclusive-event-7/
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CREATED:20260921T184900Z
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UID:32637-1791468000-1791493200@cliff-chicago.org
SUMMARY:Club Closed after Lunch for Exclusive Event
DESCRIPTION:The Club will be closed after 2 p.m.
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/club-closed-after-lunch-for-exclusive-event-8/
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CREATED:20260921T184923Z
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UID:32639-1791554400-1791579600@cliff-chicago.org
SUMMARY:Club Closed after Lunch for Exclusive Event
DESCRIPTION:The Club will be closed after 2 p.m.
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/club-closed-after-lunch-for-exclusive-event-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T120000
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CREATED:20260417T122225Z
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SUMMARY:The Architectural Table - Highlights of the 2026 Grant Park Framework Plan
DESCRIPTION:This lively group meets monthly to broach an array of exhilarating architectural topics\, highlighting both the good and the bad! \nThis month\, come hear from the UrbanWorks Planning Team\, including Cliff dweller member Patricia Saldana Natke\, as well as Chicago Park District leaders Heather Gleason and Michael Lange\, as they discuss “Chicago’s Front Yard: Highlights of the 2026 Grant Park Framework Plan”. \nSo that we have enough seats at the table\, please make a reservation by Friday\, October 9 via\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org OR call 312-922-8080 \nLet the office know if you’ll be also be enjoying the buffet. \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/the-architectural-table-17/
CATEGORIES:Architecture,Brunch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T140000
DTSTAMP:20260922T033047
CREATED:20260829T171559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T171559Z
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SUMMARY:"Second Tuesday" Lunch Buffet
DESCRIPTION:Yum! Great food and great company abound at our “Second Tuesday” monthly buffet lunch served from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. \n\n\nPlease let the Club know if you’ll be stopping in by Tuesday\, October 6.\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org or 312-922-8080
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/second-tuesday-lunch-buffet-3/
CATEGORIES:Lunch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T213000
DTSTAMP:20260922T033047
CREATED:20260803T162842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T164957Z
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SUMMARY:The 120th Cliff Dwellers Annual Meeting & 30th Anniversary Gala
DESCRIPTION:The Cliff Dwellers will hold their 120th Annual Meeting on Wednesday\, October 14\, 2026. It’s also a celebration of the 30 years that The Cliff Dwellers has been located at 200 S. Michigan Ave! Enjoy a marvelous dinner with your Club friends and learn about key happenings from the past year\, and of plans for great things to come. We’ll be electing new Board members to fill expiring terms. \n4:30 p.m. – Bar opens.  Enjoy cocktails and light hors d’ouevres\n5:45 p.m. – Group Photo\n6:00 p.m. – Dinner\, followed by Annual Meeting Program\n8:00 p.m. – Music & Celebration with the Windy City Ramblers (New Orleans-inspired Brass Band) \nChef Erick has curated a special menu for the evening. Please select either Seared Scallops or Beef Tenderloin when you make your reservation.\n$80 per person \nMake your reservation no later than Wednesday\, October 7.\ncall 312-922-8080\, or email cliff-chicago.org (note “Anniversary Celebration” in the email subject line. \nPlease reference the Club E-Blast to review the four candidates nominated for the open Director positions. These positions will be voted on at the Annual Meeting.
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/the-120th-cliff-dwellers-annual-meeting-30th-anniversary-gala/
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting,Dinner,Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T140000
DTSTAMP:20260922T033047
CREATED:20260205T154509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T154509Z
UID:6451-1792152000-1792159200@cliff-chicago.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
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URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/board-meeting-17/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T180000
DTSTAMP:20260922T033047
CREATED:20260804T193810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T193844Z
UID:32532-1792229400-1792260000@cliff-chicago.org
SUMMARY:Open House Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Every October\, the Chicago Architecture Center is proud to host Open House Chicago (OHC) with over 160 sites and the Cliff Dwellers Club is once again one of its sites. OHC remains one of the largest events of its kind in the world. We’ll share the Club’s mission\, history and membership benefits with thousands of attendees at this incredibly fun and rewarding event. \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/open-house-chicago-2/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T133000
DTSTAMP:20260922T033047
CREATED:20260919T221324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T221735Z
UID:32617-1792756800-1792762200@cliff-chicago.org
SUMMARY:Poetry Society Lunch
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome! No poetry writing skills needed\, just an active interest in the art form. We pick a poet or genre to chat about and have some fascinating deep dive discussions! \nPlan on attending? Please reserve your place at the table by Wednesday\, October 21. Let us know if you’ll be having lunch. \n  \nreservations@cliff-chicago.org\n312-922-8080
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/poetry-society-lunch-17/
CATEGORIES:Lunch,Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T210000
DTSTAMP:20260922T033047
CREATED:20260921T175709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T181156Z
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SUMMARY:LatinX Night
DESCRIPTION:Chicago’s premiere Selena Tribute Band\,\nJocey y Grupo Etico\, will take center stage at the Cliff Dwellers on Friday\, October 23\, as the Club celebrates the culture of Latin America. The room will be alive with joyful music\, bright colors and decorations\, specialty cocktails by our very own resident mixologist Elsa\, and an inspired buffet meal created by the boundless creativity of Chef Erick. \nJocey y Grupo Etico has performed at venues across the Midwest\, and will bring non-stop energy with a variety of Latin songs.  Bring your dancin’ shoes\, family and friends to this unforgettable evening! \n5:00 p.m. – Bar opens\n6:00 p.m. – Buffet dinner\n7:15 p.m. – Music/Dancing \n$68 Members/$74 Non-members \nDiscounted parking is available at the garage just west of the Club at 17 E. Adams (between Wabash and State). Request a discount coupon from a bartender. \nMake your reservation by Friday\, October 16.\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org or call 312-922-8080
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/latinx-night/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Dinner,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T140000
DTSTAMP:20260922T033047
CREATED:20260921T184021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T184021Z
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SUMMARY:Vintage Costume Jewelry Lecture & Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:There are stories to be told by vintage jewelry! \nAuthor and columnist Susan Klein will lead a discussion on Vintage Costume Jewelry. Adorn yourself with your own pieces\, or check out Susan’s display while enjoying a special Afternoon Tea. \nSusan Klein is the author of Mid Century Plastic Jewelry (Schiffer Books\, 2005) and wrote the “Bling & Things” column for Antiques & Collecting Magazine. She previously worked as a production assistant on the popular HGTV show The Appraisal Fair. For the past 24 years\, Susan has been the Director of Richard Norton Gallery. She got her start in the business by working for Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. \n11:00 a.m. – doors open with Mimosa Bar\n11:30 a.m. – Afternoon Tea\n12:30 – Program \nMembers $46\nInvited Guests $52
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/vintage-costume-jewelry-lecture-afternoon-tea/
CATEGORIES:Art,Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T133000
DTSTAMP:20260922T033047
CREATED:20260417T122255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T122255Z
UID:6564-1794312000-1794317400@cliff-chicago.org
SUMMARY:The Architectural Table
DESCRIPTION:This lively group meets monthly to broach an array of exhilarating architectural topics\, highlighting both the good and the bad! \nSo that we have enough seats at the table\, please make a reservation by Friday\, April 10 via\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org OR call 312-922-8080 \nLet the office know if you’ll be also be enjoying the buffet. \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/the-architectural-table-18/
CATEGORIES:Architecture,Brunch
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260922T033047
CREATED:20260205T154544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T155012Z
UID:6452-1795176000-1795183200@cliff-chicago.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/board-meeting-18/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T133000
DTSTAMP:20260922T033047
CREATED:20260417T122314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T122314Z
UID:6565-1796731200-1796736600@cliff-chicago.org
SUMMARY:The Architectural Table
DESCRIPTION:This lively group meets monthly to broach an array of exhilarating architectural topics\, highlighting both the good and the bad! \nSo that we have enough seats at the table\, please make a reservation by Friday\, April 10 via\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org OR call 312-922-8080 \nLet the office know if you’ll be also be enjoying the buffet. \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/the-architectural-table-19/
CATEGORIES:Architecture,Brunch
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260922T033047
CREATED:20260205T155047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T155047Z
UID:6453-1797508800-1797516000@cliff-chicago.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/board-meeting-19/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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