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| AREA Chicago Release Party: The Legacy of 1968 | Event Type: PerformanceSaturday, December 6, 2008 1:00pm December 6th, 2008 1-4pm at Jane Addams Hull House Museum, 800 S. Halsted Chicago IL 1pm-2pm Public release of new issue of AREA on the theme of the legacy of 1968 in Chicago, 2pm-4pm Performances, Films and Speaking by: more... |
| A Letter from Japan: The Photographs of John Swope | Event Type: ExhibitFriday, September 26, 2008 10:00am - Sunday, November 30, 2008 5:00pm This exhibition features photographs from American John Swope's three-and-a-half week journey to Japan in the immediate aftermath of World War II. Officially traveling with the U.S. military to document the release of Allied prisoners of war, Swope also photographed Japanese civilians and the country's war-ravaged landscapes. His striking images, coupled with a letter Swope composed to his wife during the trip, create a highly complex portrait of two nations and their people as they move from bitter war to fragile peace. more... |
| Pullman Hobofest | Event Type: ExhibitEvent Type: PerformanceEvent Type: LectureEvent Type: FestivalSaturday, September 6, 2008 8:00am - Sunday, September 7, 2008 9:00pm
http://hobofest.southchicago.info Join the neigborhood of Pullman, a Chicago Historic District and national treasure as we celebrate another true national treasure: the Hobo. Enjoy food, music, dancing, camping, storytelling and more at the event for the whole family! Attractions scheduled this year include exhibits, a big barndance, and "Chicago's Largest Mulligan Stew Ever!"
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