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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:20260210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T133000
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CREATED:20260202T205513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T210105Z
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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 talk about the new Bruce Goff exhibit at the Art Institute of Chicago. \nLet the Club know if you’ll be attending so we have a seat for you\, and also if you’ll be lunching at the monthly Tuesday buffet \nreservations@cliff-chicago.org OR call 312-922 8080 \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/the-architectural-table-9/
CATEGORIES:Architecture,Brunch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T120000
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CREATED:20260125T234527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T234551Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Lunch Buffet
DESCRIPTION:Great food and great company at our “Second Tuesday” monthly buffet lunch served from 12:00pm to 2:00pm.
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/monthly-lunch-buffet-14/
CATEGORIES:Lunch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T173000
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Party
DESCRIPTION:An Evening of Sassy Music & Comedy!\nReserve a seat for you and your special sweetheart for this Valentine’s event\, featuring Chicago music legends:\nSpider Saloff\, Jeremy Kahn\, Eric Schneider\, and Dan Larry De’lorenzo. \nContent warning: mature themes \nCash Bar opens: 5:30 p.m.\nDinner Buffet: 6:30 p.m.\nShow: 7:45 p.m.\nMembers: $75\nNon-members: $80 \nMake your reservation by Friday\, February 6!\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org OR call 312-922-8080
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/valentines-party/
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Dinner,Experience,Music,Party,The Cliff Dwellers Arts Foundation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T200000
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CREATED:20260122T012504Z
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SUMMARY:Mardi Gras Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Mardi Gras Cliff Dwellers Style!\nLaissez les bon temps rouler! It’s Mardi Gras time\, and the Club will be celebrating on Tuesday\, February 17 with a special New Orleans style menu developed by none other than our illustrious Chef Erick\, and specialty cocktails concocted by mix-master supreme Elsa! Beads and Masks will be provided. \nMake your reservation by February 10!\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org OR call 312-922-8080 \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/mardi-gras-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T140000
DTSTAMP:20260708T110754
CREATED:20260109T182312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T182312Z
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
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URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/board-meeting-9/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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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:20260224T173000
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SUMMARY:Theatre Club Outing: The Dance of Death
DESCRIPTION:The Steppenwolf Theatre presents a masterpiece of marital warfare by August Strindberg\, this production offers an intense\, darkly comedic look at a couple trapped in a remote island fortress\, locked in a battle of wits and wills. \nContact Rick Frendt for details:\nrfrendt@comcast.net\n708.359.0806
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/theatre-club-outing-the-dance-of-death/
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Burns Supper
DESCRIPTION:Cliff Dwellers Annual Burns Supper – NEW DATE!\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. At the Cliff Dwellers\, we’ll join in this merry tradition with feasting and fun. \nTry some whisky at the bar\, enjoy a traditional Scottish dinner including haggis\, and look forward to members delivering the Toast to the Lads\, the Toast to the Lassies\, singing\, poetry\, and other surprises to entertain the crowd. \n(If you would like to perform at the event\, please contact Jackie at jackie@cliff-chicago.org. ) \nMembers: $65 per person\nGuests: $70 per person\nBar opens: 5 p.m.\nBuffet opens: 6 p.m.\nFestivities begin: 7 p.m. \nIMPORTANT NOTE:  If you made reservations for the original Burns Dinner date\, please make a NEW reservation to confirm that you can make the new date. \nReservations for the evening are required by February 19 at reservations@cliff-chicago.org\, or call 312-922-8080
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/burns-supper-3/
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Experience,Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T120000
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SUMMARY:Poetry Society Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join our friendly group of poetry enthusiasts for a lively discussion on a poet selected by the group. Today’s roundtable will review selected poems of Carl Sandburg\, moderated by Steve Geer. \nAll are welcome! No poetry writing skills needed\, just an appreciation of the art form!
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/poetry-society-lunch-10/
CATEGORIES:Lunch,Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T193000
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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\, February 24.\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/
CATEGORIES:Networking,Writing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T120000
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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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