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Chinatown Centennial Lectures: Celebrating 100 Years of Chicago Chinatown

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The Chinese-American Museum of Chicago will be offering a monthly lecture series in 2012 highlighting the architectural and cultural landmarks of Chinatown. The Saturday afternoon lectures are free of charge.

Where:  Chinese-American Museum of Chicago, Raymond B. & Jean T. Lee Center
238 W. 23rd Street, Chicago, IL  60616

Moy's Assn.On Leong

February 18, 2 p.m. –– Iconic Architecture I: Pui Tak/On Leong Building

March 17, 2:30 p.m. –– Iconic Architecture II: Moy's Association Building/Won Kow Restaurant

The Chinese-American Museum is honored to have as our guest speaker Tim Wittman, architectural historian and historic preservationist. Mr. Wittman teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in the history and theory of modern architecture at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and at Columbia College Chicago. He is also a guide for the Chicago Architecture Foundation, and will be the presenter for both the February and March lectures. Please note the later start time in March.

Limited space - reservations are suggested and can be made by calling (312) 949-1000 or email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  Please leave your name, phone number, email address and number of people attending.

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September 15: Talking About... Green Spaces

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Green Spaces & Sustainability from the Motherland: A collaboration between the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
 and the Chinese-American Museum of Chicago

September 15, 2011, 6 - 8 p.m.

Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture, 6500 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago

How important are green spaces and the traditions associated with them in our cultures? How significant are gardening, beekeeping and efforts to keep our traditions in an urban environment? Join the Balzekas Museum of the Lithuanian Culture and the Chinese-American Museum of Chicago for a discussion on how we can bring the traditions of our cultures to a new environment.

Food and refreshments will be provided.

Note: a maximum of 30 individuals can register for this event, so be sure to reserve your spot today!

This program is part of the Chicago Cultural Alliance's Talking About... series. The Talking About...series brings together the Chicago area's ethnic communities to discuss contemporary issues that matter from the perspectives and experience of the community members themselves. This program is funded by a generous grant from the Boeing Company, Exelon Corporate and the Chicago Community Trust.

Event Cost: $5

For more Information:  (773) 283-1958 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Website: http://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org

 

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