Presented in partnership with Chicago Dance History Project and NEXUS Performing Arts, join us for a panel talk on women in Chicago’s break dancing (breaking) scene. Moderated by Skylar Males of NEXUS, the discussion will focus on b-girls and their experiences pushing boundaries and making waves ... Continue Reading » about Partner Event | Breaking Barriers: B-Girls in Chicago
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Member Event | Sanborn Map Workshop
CHM members are invited to join director of Research and Access Ellen Keith and reference librarian Maggie Cusick of the Abakanowicz Research Center (ARC) on an exploration of the past using CHM’s Sanborn Fire Insurance maps. Please note that there are limited spots available for this event due ... Continue Reading » about Member Event | Sanborn Map Workshop
The Costume Council Presents | Chicago Fashion Icon Maria Pinto
The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum invites you to an evening with Chicago’s premier designer, Maria Pinto, in conversation with Maggie Gillette of The Curio. As a fashion futurist, Maria continually seeks new ways to innovate and make fashion more accessible. Listen as they discuss ... Continue Reading » about The Costume Council Presents | Chicago Fashion Icon Maria Pinto
