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SUMMARY:Costume Council Presents | FASHIONABLY (UN)DRESSED: An Evening with Fashion Artist Donald Robertson
DESCRIPTION:The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum invites you to a talk featuring Donald Robertson\, a prolific fashion illustrator and pop artist whose work spans industries and media. As a frequent collaborator with high-end clothing brands\, he’ll explore how fashion and visual art can inspire one another. Engaging dialogue with designer Alessandra Branca and an unveiling of Robertson’s custom collaboration for the Costume Council will make for an evening to remember. \n“Drawbertson\,” as his Instagram followers know him\, is a painter and illustrator recognized for his signature flashy and irreverent pieces. He rose to fame through his popular Instagram (@drawbertson) account and was subsequently recognized by the Council of Fashion Designers of America and nominated for “Instagrammer of the Year” in 2014.  \nRobertson began his career as a creative in the world of high fashion for MAC cosmetics. He then went on to launch Marie Claire and redesigned Cosmopolitan magazine. After serving as creative director for the Estée Lauder Companies\, Robertson began his career as a fine artist\, commanding his unique blend of wit and charm. His latest art book\, SOFA KING GREAT\, features 400 pages of paintings\, sculptures\, and musings that celebrate Robertson’s fashionable and well-traveled world.  \nSchedule\n5:30 p.m. – VIP book signing & meet-and-greet\n6:00 p.m. – Reception\n6:30 p.m. – Presentation begins\n7:30 p.m. – Presentation ends\n8:00 p.m. – Event concludes \nHonorary Co-Chairs\nAlessandra Branca & Kimberly Gieske Robertson \nCo-chairs\nBlythe Lee\, Maggie M. Morgan\, & Karen Peters \nTicket | $150\nGeneral admission to program \nPop Art Ticket | $250\nVIP reception with artist Donald Robertson \nArtist’s Circle (includes book) | $500\nSOFA KING GREAT art book by Donald Robertson and VIP reception with artist Donald Robertson\nBook includes 400 pages of art and retails for $300 \nQuestions? Contact Nell McKeown\, development events manager\, at mckeown@chicagohistory.org or (312) 799-2112.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/costume-council-presents-an-evening-with-donald-robertson/
LOCATION:The Arts Club of Chicago\, 201 E Ontario St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Costume Council
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SUMMARY:Partner Event | Breaking Ground: Exploring Space for Breaking in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with Chicago Dance History Project and NEXUS Performing Arts\, join us for a panel talk that explores the need for performance spaces in Chicago’s break dancing (breaking) scene. The lack of community space is a pervasive issue that is impacting the breaking scene in this city and elsewhere\, and our panelists will discuss how gentrification has impacted breakers\, and how the scene is working to break new ground and find spaces to safely perform. \nJenna Pollack\, principal of Solidarity Works LLC\, moderates a panel discussion featuring: \n\nJustin “Facts” Gray\, breakdancer and art specialist at 1213 Arts\nKen Swift\, breakdancer and educator\nCJ Williams\, educator\, breakdancer/b-boy\, and artist\n\nThe panel discussion will be followed by an optional dance workshop by Ken Swift for $15\, payable via cash or Zelle at the door. \nFree; RSVP required. \nQuestions? Contact Nell McKeown at mckeown@chicagohistory.org or (312) 799-2112. \nThis event is the final installment in the three-part series “Breaking It Down: The History of Breakdance (Breaking) in Chicago\,” exploring Chicago’s history of breaking and why it’s integral to the city’s culture.\n 
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/partner-event-breaking-ground-exploring-space-for-breaking-in-chicago/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Partner Event
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SUMMARY:Renewed Hope Colloquium | Sacred Spaces
DESCRIPTION:Rebekah Coffman\, CHM Curator of Religion and Community History\, leads discussion on the role the church has played in civil/human rights within society and Chicago at the Renewed Hope Colloquium. \nThis program is free to the public\, no registration required. 
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/renewed-hope-colloquium-sacred-spaces/
LOCATION:Renewed Hope United Methodist Church\, 3100 W. Wilson Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
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SUMMARY:Members’ Double Discount Week
DESCRIPTION:For one week\, CHM members and Historical Alliance get 20 percent off at the Museum Store and North & Clark Café. Now is the perfect time to buy a gift for the grad in your life\, get an early start on shopping for Father’s Day\, or finally grab a copy of the Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective catalogue.    \nShopping for someone with a sweet tooth? Pick up some Hojarasca® Cookies\, which are exclusive to CHM! 
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/members-double-discount-week-5-2025/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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SUMMARY:Member Event | Members’ Open House
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Members’ Open House provides members and Historical Alliance with exclusive access to the Museum’s exhibitions\, collections\, and staff. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to go behind the scenes and learn more about the Museum! \nThe North & Clark Café and Museum Store will also be open for members and Historical Alliance to redeem their Double Discount Week perks. \nMuseum staff will lead exclusive experiences in behind-the-scenes areas. We will offer tickets to these experiences on a first-come\, first-served basis at the event. \nFree; advance registration required.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/member-event-members-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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