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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125513
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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:20250411T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125513
CREATED:20250317T150013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T064748Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125513
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T133000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T223000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125513
CREATED:20250226T153826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T155337Z
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T140000
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CREATED:20250226T153357Z
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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T120000
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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:20260404T125513
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:20260404T125513
CREATED:20250217T144852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T224243Z
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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:20260404T125513
CREATED:20250303T145143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T090349Z
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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:20260404T125513
CREATED:20250215T043104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T153341Z
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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:20260404T125513
CREATED:20250226T152325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T230534Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125513
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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:20260404T125513
CREATED:20250226T145821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T090433Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125513
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125513
CREATED:20250226T151623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T151623Z
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SUMMARY:Club Open for Lunch Only
DESCRIPTION:Club will be open for LUNCH ONLY due to a private event.
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/club-open-for-lunch-only-18/
CATEGORIES:Closure
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125513
CREATED:20250213T144958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T150558Z
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SUMMARY:Pirates of Penzance Songs and Ensembles
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Rolicking Evening of Gilbert and Sullivan\nCast members from the upcoming production of The Pirates of Penzance at Mandel Hall on the University of Chicago campus\, along with artistic director Shane Valenzi\, will present at the Cliff Dwellers select songs and ensembles from the production. Valenzi is a scholar of Gilbert and Sullivan\, and of Pirates in particular\, and will share insights\, analysis\, and fun facts in between performances by some of Chicago’s finest up-and-coming operatic voices. \nThe Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company of Chicago was founded in 1960 by Roland Bailey\, Robert Ashenhurst\, and Nancy Lorie. They have been delighting audiences since their first production\, The Gondoliers\, in 1960 at the University of Chicago’s Mandel Hall. As the oldest theatrical company in the Chicago area dedicated solely to producing Gilbert and Sullivan’s complete works\, the company has staged more than 65 productions. \nReservations are required by February 20 \nat either reservations@cliff-chicago.org or 312-922-8080 \nCost for the event is $56 for members and $60 for non-members. \nThis includes dinner and the performance. \nPerformance only\, $20 \nBar opens at 5 PM \nDinner will be served at 6 PM \nPerformance will begin at 7 PM
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/pirates-of-penzance-songs-and-ensembles/
CATEGORIES:Experience,Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125513
CREATED:20250121T122159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T193158Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - What's Up With Bronzeville?
DESCRIPTION:This event will be rescheduled for a later date. \nExecutive Director Bernard Turner will discuss how the Black Belt became the Black Metropolis National Heritage Area and how we are developing a cultural heritage tourist destination. A question and answer period will follow the talk. \nBernard Turner is the executive director of the Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area\, focused on preserving the history and culture of our community.  Author of several books about Chicago and African American History\, including “A New View of Bronzeville” and “Tate and His Historic Dream\,” Turner conducts citywide and neighborhood tours\, and works with schools.  Bernard taught German and Spanish on the secondary level in the Chicago area for several years. \nThe Black Metropolis National Heritage Area contains the Black Metropolis Historic District\, a Chicago landmark since 1997\, consisting of eight historic buildings\, and one monument\, as well as the homes of entrepreneurs\, Civil Rights activists\, cultural\, and scientific icons\, as well as a Civil War Union Army Camp.
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/lecture-whats-up-with-bronzeville/
CATEGORIES:Architecture,History,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125513
CREATED:20250213T144353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T144353Z
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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 lobby of the Art Institute of Chicago\, on Saturday\, February 15th. We’ll draw at the Museum\, as the Club is not open this day. As several sketchers have memberships at the AIC\, we should not have to buy many\, if any\, admission tickets. AIC only allows pencil sketching\, so please plan accordingly. As is our custom\, we’ll meet to share our work at noon and then decide where to gather for lunch afterwards. \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-5/
LOCATION:Art Institute of Chicago
CATEGORIES:Art,Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125513
CREATED:20250121T121552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T121552Z
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for this very special dinner at the Club.  Chef Erick and Sous Chef Nicole have outdone themselves! Elsa is crafting a Valentine themed cocktail list that you don’t want to miss! \nReservations are available from 5:30 pm through 7:30 pm\nPlease make your reservation before February 10th by calling 312-922-8080\, or by email at\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org \n\n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/valentines-day-dinner-2/
CATEGORIES:Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125513
CREATED:20250213T142439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T142439Z
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SUMMARY:Cliff Dwellers Poetry Society Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Cliff Dwellers Poetry Society – Love Poems\nMeet & Eat\nThe Cliff Dwellers poet society will meet for lunch at the club at noon on Friday February 14.  Order a delicious lunch\, or just come and sit with us! \nPlease RSVP if you’ll be dropping in: reservations@cliff-chicago.org\, or call 312-922-8080
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/cliff-dwellers-poetry-society-meeting-8/
CATEGORIES:Experience,Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125513
CREATED:20250113T193654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T193654Z
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SUMMARY:Lecture:  The History of the Ox-Bow School
DESCRIPTION:The History of the Ox-Bow School\nShannon Stratton\, Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists’ Residency Executive Director\, will present on Ox-Bow’s 115-year history as a summer school with deep roots in the Chicago art community. Ox-Bow founders and patrons were Cliff Dwellers\, including Thomas Tallmadge and John W. Norton who was a member of the Carl Street Studios with Edgar Miller. \nShannon Stratton has been Ox-Bow’s Executive Director since 2020. Previously she was Chief Curator at The Museum of Arts and Design in New York\, NY. A graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago\, Stratton holds an MFA in studio and MA in Art History Theory and Criticism. \nAs an artist-built and run school and residency\, Ox-Bow School of Art & Artists’ Residency is dedicated to the creation and preservation of time and space for arts education\, research\, practice\, and community-building for artists at all stages of their artistic journey. Faculty\, Visiting Artists\, Residents\, staff\, and students live together in community on our campus in Saugatuck\, Michigan\, where they share meals\, social time\, and the exchange of ideas. Ox-Bow is a a 501 (c) (3) organization. \nMore information at www.ox-bow.org \nReservations are required by January 29:\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org\, or by phone 312-922-8080. \n$30 per person includes one drink of wine or beer at the bar and the light appetizers. \nBar opens 5:00 PM\nLight appetizers 6 PM\nTalk starts at 7 PM.
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/lecture-the-history-of-the-ox-bow-school/
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125513
CREATED:20241112T135553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T140121Z
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SUMMARY:Rembrandt Chamber Musicians
DESCRIPTION:Members of the Cliff Dwellers are cordially invited to attend a concert By the Rembrandt Chamber Musicians\, who will be performing at our club on January 31\, 2025. \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 a club discount. There are tickets for many different performances on this site\, so be sure you choose the one at the Cliff Dwellers on January 31. \nhttps://rembrandtchambermusicians.vbotickets.com/events\nDiscount code: VILLAGE2425 \n\nProgram: Andrey Rubtsov – Divertimento in E Major for Flute and String Quartet\nBeethoven – Serenade for flute\, violin\, and viola in D Major\, Op. 25\nAmy Beach – Theme and Variations for Flute and String Quartet\, Op. 80\nMusicians: Flute: Jennifer Gunn Violin: John MacFarlane Violin2: TBD Viola: Carol Cook Cello: Calum Cook \nMembers attending the concert who would like an à la carte dinner prior to the performance should make reservations at reservations@cliff-chicago.org 5pm-Bar opens 5:30pm-Dinner\, $45 3-course meal 7pm-Performance
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/rembrandt-chamber-musicians-2/
CATEGORIES:Classical,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125513
CREATED:20250106T134939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T140446Z
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SUMMARY:Burns Supper
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT!\nCliff Dwellers Burns Supper\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScottish poet Robert Burns was born in Alloway\, Scotland on January 25\, 1759. Burns is widely regarded as the authentic voice of the Scottish people. Every year around the world\, the enduring resonance of Burns’s writing is celebrated near the end of January. \nWe will be trying whisky at the bar\, presenting a traditional dinner including haggis\, and looking forward to members delivering the Toast to the Lads\, the Toast to the Lassies\, singing and poetry\, and other demonstrations to entertain the crowd. \nIf you would like to perform one of these entertainments\, please sign up at reservations@cliff-chicago.org. Not everyone needs to perform! \nMembers and Guests $60 per person\nBar opens at 5 pm for whiskey tasting\nDinner and festivities will begin at 6 PM \nReservations for the evening are required by January 16 at reservations@cliff-chicago.org.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP if you’ll be dropping in: reservations@cliff-chicago.org\, or call 312-922-8080
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/burns-supper/
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Experience,Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125513
CREATED:20241203T150636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T150934Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago International Puppet Theatre Festival - Theatre Club
DESCRIPTION:Join the Cliff Dwellers Theatre Club for our next\, very adventurous outing.  We’ll be heading down Michigan Avenue to the Fine Arts Building see one of the Chicago International Puppet Theatre Festival’s featured events: \nJ.M. COETZEE’S LIFE & TIMES OF MICHAEL K\nWednesday\, January 22\, 2025\, 7:30PM\nStudebaker Theater at the The Fine Arts Building –  410 S. Michigan Ave. \n\n“A MARVEL TO BEHOLD”\n“A Radical Artistic Gesture”\n“Captivating and Transportive”\n\n\n– The New York Times‘ Critic’s Pick \nIn this stunning transformation of Nobel Laureate J.M. Coetzee’s Booker Prize-winning novel by the same name\, a humble man finds solace in nature as he takes an epic journey through a mythical\, war-torn landscape. In search of his mother’s ancestral home\, he finds strength in his own humanity and a profound connection to the earth. With puppets by Handspring Puppet Company\, known for building the War Horse and Little Amal\, Cape Town’s Baxter Theatre brings us a new level of exquisite bunraku puppet theater. \nThe show is GENERAL ADMISSION\, and runs 115 minutes with no intermission.\nTickets are\n$49 (adults)\n$41 (seniors 65+) \nWe’ll stroll down to the Fine Arts Building after dining at the Club!  Dinner will be at 5:45 pm\, and will be a set menu\, three-course meal.  As the show is general admission\, we won’t have a block of seats\, but we will reserve the tickets in advance. \n\n\nBECAUSE OF LIMITED AVAILABILITY\, WE NEED TO RESERVE TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT BEFORE THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY. \nPlease contact Rick Frendt (rfrendt@comcast.net) no later than Sunday\, December 15 if you are interested in attending.\n\nNOTE:  If you’ll be joining us for dinner\, just let Rick know instead of calling the Club.  He’ll arrange for the dinner reservations with the Club directly.
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/chicago-international-puppet-theatre-festival-theatre-club/
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125513
CREATED:20241216T170423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T170454Z
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SUMMARY:The Cliff Dwellers Book Club - Who Is The City For?
DESCRIPTION:Who is the City For?  –  Blair Kamin\nThe Cliff Dwellers Book Club will meet on Saturday\, January 18\, at 11:00 a.m. in the Sullivan Room \nWe will be discussing Blair Kamin’s book\, Who is the City For? Architecture\, Equity\, and the Public Realm in Chicago.  Joan Pantsios 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-who-is-the-city-for/
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250118T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125513
CREATED:20250106T135358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T135429Z
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SUMMARY:Sketch Club
DESCRIPTION:The Cliff Dwellers Sketch Club will meet starting around 10:30 am\, through lunch\, on Saturday\, January 18th. \nAll are welcome! \nWhat is the Cliff Dwellers Sketch Club? \nOpen to all skill levels.\nCasual\, non-judgmental\nUse what you like (pen\, pencil\, watercolor\, etc.)\nSketch what you want (start in the Kiva)\nLearn from each other\, meet\, sketch\, and have fun! \nPlease join us to make a sketch and share it with others! \nBuffet lunch available at 12pm\, $26 per person\nReservations are required:\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org\nor by calling 312-922-8080
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/sketch-club-4/
LOCATION:Lurie Garden
CATEGORIES:Art,Experience
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