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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:20250509T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101418
CREATED:20250410T181007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T095250Z
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SUMMARY:Rembrandt Chamber Musicians
DESCRIPTION:“Sound Czech”\nMembers of the Cliff Dwellers are cordially invided to attend a concert by the Rembrandt Chamber Musicians. \n“Sound Czech.” While the title is a good-natured pun\, it also raises a question that has been asked repeatedly over the centuries during nationalist debates abou music. Can a particular country have a singular “authentic” music? What does it mean to “sound Czech\,” exactly? \nAn advance ticket is required for anyone attending the concert. Tickets must be purchased directly from the Rembrandt Musicians. Tickets are available right up to the time of the concert\, unless the concert is sold out. \nTo purchase tickets\, use this link\, and the code for the club discount. There are tickets for many different performances on this site\, so be sure you choose the one at the Cliff Dwellers on May 9. \nhttps://rembrandtchambermusicians.vbotickets.com/events\nDiscount Code: VILLAGE2425 \n—- \nMembers attending the concert who would like to partake in a 3-course dinner prior to the performance should make reservations with the Cliff Dwellers by May 2.\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org or 3121-922-8080 \nThree-course dinner: $46 for members\, $52 for non-members\n5 p.m. – Bar opens\n6 p.m. – 3-course Dinner served\n7 p.m. – Performance \n  \nMUSICAL PROGRAM NOTES:\nARTISTS:\nBlack Oak Ensemble: Desiree Ruhstrat\, violin; Aurelien Fort Pederzoli\, viola; David Cunlife\, cello; John Macfarlane violin; Carol Cook; Sydney Lee\, cello\nPROGRAM:\n– DVORAK: Terzetto in C major\n– Gideon KLEIN: String Trio (1944)\n– Intermission\n– DVORAK: String Sextet in A Major\, Op. 48 \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/rembrandt-chamber-musicians-4/
CATEGORIES:Classical,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101418
CREATED:20250423T144911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T144911Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101418
CREATED:20250504T175935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250504T175935Z
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SUMMARY:Club Closed After Lunch
DESCRIPTION:After lunch the Club will be closed for a private event.
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/club-closed-after-lunch-17/
CATEGORIES:Closure
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101418
CREATED:20250403T200639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T092228Z
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SUMMARY:Cliff Dwellers Theatre Club - "Berlin" at the Court Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Come along to the next Theatre Club Outing: \nWorld Premiere of Berlin at the Court Theatre\nWednesday\, April 20\, 2025\nDinner: 5:15 p.m.\nCurtain time: 7:30 p.m. \nBerlin is an unforgettable mosaic of intersecting narratives set amidst the decline of Weimar Germany. \nFacism is taking hold\, revolutionaries are organizing\, creatives are trying to capture the ineffable nature of their changing city; and – as everything falls apart – everyone is faced with a choice: abandon Berlin or fight to survive. \nSenior Artistic Consultant Charles Newell (The Gospel at Colonus) directs Mickle Maher’s propulsive adaptation\, an ever-shifting kaeidoscope of everyday people trying to survive one of the most remarkable moments in history. Set almost one hundred years ago\, Berlin speaks to our current moment\, and our future\, with undeniable urgency. \nEstimated Maximum Show Only Ticket Cost – $71.50\n(possible discount if we get 10 or more attendees) \nDinner and transportation to and from the theatre\, as always\, will be optional features of our evening! \nPlanning on coming? Contact:\nRick Frendt\nrfrendt@comcast.net\n708-359-806 \nLet Rick know if you’ll be dining with the group\, as he will make the reservation for everyone. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/cliff-dwellers-theatre-club-berlin-at-the-court-theatre/
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T151500
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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:20250425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101418
CREATED:20250226T154339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T090619Z
UID:5954-1745582400-1745589600@cliff-chicago.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
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URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/club-open-for-lunch-only-21/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101418
CREATED:20250226T154712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T094721Z
UID:5956-1745427600-1745434800@cliff-chicago.org
SUMMARY:A Concert for George Manning
DESCRIPTION:A piano performance by Yulia Lipmanovich in honor of George Manning\nGeorge E. Manning II (CD ’13) was a remarkable man and treasured member of the Club up until his passing on January 13\, 2025. He was deeply spiritual\, an accomplished musician\, and among many other things\, gifted with an exceptionally generous spirit. \nYulia Lipmanovich (CD ’24)\, an elegant concert pianist and distinguished piano teacher\, gave private piano lessons to one of the many young students George mentored and supported over the years. George very much wanted Yulia to give a concert at the Club. \nThis is that concert! It will fill the Club with beautiful music (Beethoven\, Chopin\, Liszt\, Schubert\, Schumann)\, have us share memories of George\, and together we will celebrate a most admirable life. \n5:00 p.m. – Appetizers\n5:30 p.m. – Program\n6:00 p.m. – Concert\nDessert following the concert \nCost: $25\nReservations required by Wednesday\, April 16\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org\n312-922-8080
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/george-manning-tribute/
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101419
CREATED:20260324T151525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T151525Z
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SUMMARY:The Northern Illinois University Jazz Orchestra is back!
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a Night of Superb Jazz!\nDizzy Gillespie once called the Northern Illinois University Jazz Program the best in the country\, with many of the band members becoming part of “The Dizzy Band”. Established in 1969\, the group is nationally recognized for its outstanding legacy of jazz education\, innovation\, and musical excellence.  The Jazz Orchestra currently thrives under the leadership of our very own\, Roosevelt Griffin CD 25′\, a celebrated performer and educator. The program offers comprehensive training through award-winning ensembles\, individual mentorship\, and diverse performance opportunities. \n5 p.m. – Bar opens\n6 p.m. – Dinner Service\n7 p.m. – Performance \nDinner and Performance: $60 Members\, $70 Invited Guests\nPerformance Only: $20 Members\, $30 Invited Guests (limited seating) \nReservations are required by April 15:  reservations@cliff-chicago.org or 312-922-8080 \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/the-northern-illinois-university-jazz-orchestra-is-back/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Past Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101419
CREATED:20250226T154607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T144404Z
UID:5955-1745341200-1745355600@cliff-chicago.org
SUMMARY:Northern Illinois University Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a Night of Superb Jazz!\nThe 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. \n5 p.m. – Bar opens\n6 p.m. – Dinner Service\n7 p.m. – Performance \nDinner and Performance: $50 members\nPerformance Only: $20 (limited seating) \nReservations are required by April 15:  reservations@cliff-chicago.org or 312-922-8080 \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/niu-youth-jazz-orchestra/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Past Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101419
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:20250418T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101419
CREATED:20250226T154143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T090053Z
UID:5953-1744984800-1745010000@cliff-chicago.org
SUMMARY:Good Friday-Club Open for Lunch Only
DESCRIPTION:Good Friday-Club will close after lunch service
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/club-open-for-lunch-only-20/
CATEGORIES:Closure
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101419
CREATED:20250324T144416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T144613Z
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SUMMARY:Business of Art Forum
DESCRIPTION:The next Business of Art Forum will be Thursday\, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. The evening’s focus will be on collaborative exhibits and how to create them. In addition\, bring your ideas or resources that you’d like to share with the group. \nIf you’re interested and able to attend the Art Forum\, RSVP to:\nRick Yorde CD ’24\ncolor2wood@gmail.com \nDinner is available at the club from 5:00- 6:30 p.m. with a reservation:\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org\n312-922-8080 \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/business-of-art-forum-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101419
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101419
CREATED:20250317T150013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T064748Z
UID:5972-1744390800-1744405200@cliff-chicago.org
SUMMARY:Traveler in the Mist: A celebration of the Poet\, Elise Paschen
DESCRIPTION:The Cliff Dwellers  Celebrated our Honorary Member\, Poet Elise Paschen\nElise Paschen (C Honorary Member ’20)\, an enrolled member of the Osage Nation\, is an important Chicago writer and the author of six poetry collections. Her poems have been published widely to great acclaim. Besides editing or co-editing numerous anthologies such as The Eloquent Poem and the New York Times best-seller Poetry Speaks to Children\, she is co-founder of Poetry in Motion\, a nationwide program that places poetry posters in subway cars and buses. Dr. Paschen teaches in the MFA Writing Program at the School of Art Institute of Chicago. \nThe 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. The Chicago Literary Hall of Fame (Don Evans) partnered with us to ensure a truly dynamic event! \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/traveler-in-the-mist-a-celebration-of-the-poet-elise-paschen/
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Past Event,Poetry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101419
CREATED:20250226T153910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T154030Z
UID:5952-1744113600-1744120800@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-4/
CATEGORIES:Lunch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101419
CREATED:20250324T143111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T065623Z
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SUMMARY:The Architectural Table's Maiden Voyage
DESCRIPTION: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. Some of our current architect members attended\, but all are were welcome to listen in or join the conversation in what promises to be an exciting addition to the Cliff Dwellers offerings. \nFuture meetings will be held in the Sullivan Room at noon on the second Tuesday of each month. Enjoy the monthly buffet and a lively discussion about the built environment.
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/new-group-the-architectural-table/
CATEGORIES:Architecture,Brunch,Past Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T223000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101419
CREATED:20250226T153826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T155337Z
UID:5950-1743787800-1743805800@cliff-chicago.org
SUMMARY:Jazz Night
DESCRIPTION:Drummer Isaiah Spencer led a group performing jazz classics by Monk\, Duke\, Miles\, Basie and more. Isaiah is a leading local drum artist and teacher\, and has performed with Wynton Marsalis and many of Chicago’s top jazz talents on all our major stages. \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/jazz-night/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music,Past Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101419
CREATED:20250331T130707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T130707Z
UID:5989-1743699600-1743710400@cliff-chicago.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Opening!
DESCRIPTION:The newest installation in the Cliff Dwellers’ gallery opens on Thursday\, April 3rd. 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.\nFeaturing:\nSculpture by R. Rashad Reed\nPhotography by member Steve Geer\nPhotography and watercolor by member Gerry Labedz\nDrawings and paintings by our Sketch Club artists\nWork by Artist In Residence\, Emily Graslie \nStop to enjoy “opening night” from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/gallery-opening/
CATEGORIES:Art,Photography
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101419
CREATED:20250226T153357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T090255Z
UID:5949-1743516000-1743541200@cliff-chicago.org
SUMMARY:Club Open for Lunch Only
DESCRIPTION:Club will be open for LUNCH ONLY due to a private event in the evening.
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/club-open-for-lunch-only-19/
CATEGORIES:Closure
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101419
CREATED:20250228T174155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T153249Z
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SUMMARY:Theatre Club - Goodman Theatre's Betrayal
DESCRIPTION:Join the Cliff Dwellers Theatre Club for our next outing to the Goodman Theatre for a production of Harold Pinter’s Betrayal\, starring Helen Hunt. \n\n\nhttps://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/betrayal/\n\nWe’ll meet for dinner at the Club first (optional)\, then Uber over to the theater. Times to be locked in soon.\n\nShow Ticket Price: $90 (this includes our group discount) There’ll be a nominal additional cost to cover the Uber ride.\nShow time: 7:30 p.m. \nThe show runs 90 minutes\, and is performed without intermission. \nLet Rick Frendt know if you’re in for this night on the town and more camaraderie with fellow theatre lovers.  Send him a note at rfrendt@comcast.net. \nIF YOU’RE PLANNING TO EAT DINNER AT THE CLUB with the group before the show\, mention that to Rick when you write as he’ll take care of making a group reservation for dinner. \nHope to see you at the show!
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/theatre-club-goodman-theatres-betrayal/
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101419
CREATED:20250217T145354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T101822Z
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SUMMARY:Sketch Club
DESCRIPTION:Sketch at the Art Institute!\nThe Cliff Dwellers Sketch Club will meet at 10:30 am in the South Entry of the Field Museum\, on Saturday\, March 15th. We’ll draw at the Museum. We’ll regroup to share our work at noon and have lunch at the museum cafe. You may bring a small foldable stool/chair to make sketching easier. \nAll are welcome! \nWhat is the Cliff Dwellers Sketch Club? \nOpen to all skill levels.\nCasual\, non-judgmental\nLearn from each other\, meet\, sketch\, and have fun! \nPlease join us to make a sketch and share it with others! \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/sketch-club-6/
CATEGORIES:Art,Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101419
CREATED:20250213T145929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T153509Z
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SUMMARY:Rembrandt Chamber Musicians
DESCRIPTION:20th Century Romance\nMembers of the Cliff Dwellers are cordially invited to attend a concert by The Rembrandt Chamber Musicians. \nAn advance ticket is required for anyone attending the concert. Tickets must be purchased directly from The Rembrandt Musicians. Tickets are available right up to the time of the concert\, unless the concert is sold out. \nTo purchase tickets\, copy and paste the address below into your browser\, and use the code for a club discount. There are tickets for many different performance on this site\, so be sure you chose the one at the Cliff Dwellers on March 14.\nhttps://rembrandtchambermusicians.vbotickets.com/events\nDiscount Code: VILLAGE2425 \nProgram: \nShostakovich\n5 Pieces for 2 Violins and Piano \nMoszkowski\nSuite for Two Violins and Piano \n– intermission – \nKorngold\nPiano Quintet \nMembers attending the concert who would like a three-course dinner prior to the performance should make reservations by March 7 at reservations@cliff-chicago.org or 312-922-8080 \nThree-course dinner: $46 for members\, $52 non-members\n5 p.m. – Bar opens\n6 p.m. – Dinner (3-course meal)\n7 p.m. – Performance
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/rembrandt-chamber-musicians-3/
CATEGORIES:Classical,Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101419
CREATED:20250217T144852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T224243Z
UID:5930-1741953600-1741959000@cliff-chicago.org
SUMMARY:Cliff Dwellers Poetry Society Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join in for Good Conversation and Good Food!\nStop by\, chat\, or just listen in as we discuss various poetic themes and verses! The Cliff Dwellers Poetry Society welcomes everyone to join the table for discussion and lunch.  Reservations are requested\, but not mandatory. \nreservations@cliff-chicago.org\, or call 312-922-8080 \n  \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/cliff-dwellers-poetry-society-lunch/
CATEGORIES:Experience,Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101419
CREATED:20250303T145143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T090349Z
UID:5960-1741885200-1741899600@cliff-chicago.org
SUMMARY:St. Patrick's Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION\n\nJoin us in celebrating all that is Irish with a festive St. Patrick’s day celebration!  You’ll experience live music from Ireland’s own Peter Brady\, a tribute to the Great Irish poets with readings from our members and a traditional feast including crowd favorite\, Corned-beef and cabbage.\n\nTry Elsa’s special themed cocktails\, or one of our wonderful Irish Whiskeys. Perhaps a Guinness!\n\nHurry! Reservations are required by Friday March 7!!\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org\n312-922-8080\n\nBar opens 5:00 pm\nDinner Buffet 6:00 pm\nMusic 6:30 pm\n$55 members/ $60 non-members\nSlainte!!
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/st-patricks-day-party/
LOCATION:Art Institute of Chicago
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101419
CREATED:20250215T043104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T153341Z
UID:5927-1741798800-1741809600@cliff-chicago.org
SUMMARY:Women Patrons of Architecture
DESCRIPTION:Edith Farnsworth and Her Iconic House \nOne of the most famous residences in modern history\, a glass and steel marvel that seems to float above its site\, the “Edith Farnsworth House” book charts the house’s original design by Mies van der Rohe. The program will discuss the book\, which newly foregrounds the key role of client Edith Farnsworth. Author Michelangelo Sabatino will share his deep expertise on modernist architecture\, along with excerpts of Edith Farnsworth’s unpublished memoir. The book also includes photographs by Hedrich Blessing\, Hiroshi Sugimoto\, and Annie Leibovitz\, and was published in association by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. \nA conversation with architect and AIA Gold Medal recipient Carol Ross Barney\, FAIA\, HASLA\, will follow theh presentation. Signed books by the author will be available for purchase. \nReservations:$15\n5:00 p.m. Cash Bar Opens\n5:30 p.m. Appetizers Provided\n6:00 p.m. Program Introductions\n6:15-7:15 p.m. Program & Conversation\n7:15-7:30 p.m. Public Q&A\n7:30 p.m. Book sales & Cash Bar
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/women-patrons-of-architecture/
CATEGORIES:Architecture,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101419
CREATED:20250226T152325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T230534Z
UID:5946-1741694400-1741701600@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-3/
CATEGORIES:Lunch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101419
CREATED:20241216T171335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T224304Z
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SUMMARY:The Cliff Dwellers Book Club - Give the Lady What She Wants
DESCRIPTION:Give the Lady What She Wants: the Story of Marshall Field & Company\, by Lloyd Wendt and Herman Kogan\nThe Cliff Dwellers Book Club will meet on Saturday\, March 8\, at 11:00 a.m. in the Sullivan Room \nMaxine Flack will moderate the discussion.  We will gather for a buffet lunch following the meeting. If you plan to stay for lunch\, \nPlease be sure to make a reservation:\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org\nor 312-922-8080. \nNew members are always welcome\, and\, as the books for the rest of the year are as yet to be determined\, please come with ideas!
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/the-cliff-dwellers-book-club-give-the-lady-what-she-wants/
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101419
CREATED:20250226T145821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T090433Z
UID:5939-1741347000-1741357800@cliff-chicago.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101419
CREATED:20250226T145008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T145008Z
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SUMMARY:Business of Art Forum
DESCRIPTION:First meeting scheduled!!\nThursday March 6\, 6:00 PM\nReservation required by noon on the 6th\, if you’re having dinner\nTo further the Cliff Dwellers Club as “a rallying point for the Midlands arts” as its charter states\, a Business of Art Forum is being initiated to join the club’s other groups with the purpose of continuing that original charter as a hub for the promotion of the Arts in Chicago. \nThe Forum will be a monthly gathering to engage both artists\, arts administrators\, patrons and creatives across disciplines to discuss common issues. The group’s goal will be to share knowledge\, skills and resources to forge collaborations in support of the challenging business of maintaining the arts and artists.F \nPrograms will cover issues related to surviving as an artist or arts organization: the Arts as a career and a passion. Topics for focus include\, but are not limited to business basics\, collaboration as a survival tool\, co-op galleries and workspaces\, balancing work for income versus creating\, arts organizations best practices\, and understanding the customer. \nPrograms will showcase successful artists\, art organizations\, galleries and collectors. The first meeting of the Business of Art Forum will beused to solicit input and plan logistics. \nAnyone can join! contact Rick Yorde CD’24 at color2wood@gmail.com\nor text 740.504.0189.
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/business-of-art-forum/
CATEGORIES:Art,Business of Art Forum
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