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SUMMARY:Museum of Science & Industry presents 'Brick by Brick'
DESCRIPTION:Nothing is unbuildable in MSI’s Brick by Brick… not even a 60-foot Golden Gate Bridge made with LEGO® bricks! Find your inner builder and see more than a dozen incredible feats of engineering—all constructed with LEGO bricks by Chicago native\, Adam Reed Tucker. \nFor more information and pricing\, please click here. \n 
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SUMMARY:Bakeries & Restaurants with Pi Day Specials
DESCRIPTION:Since 2009 Illinois Science Council (ISC) has recruited bakeries\, restaurants\, and pizza purveyors to offer pie-related specials on Pi Day for people to enjoy in their own Pi Day celebrations. Our mission is promoting science\, technology\, engineering and math so we encourage businesses to offer pie specials and customers to enjoy pie on Tuesday\, March 14 to acknowledge the importance of math\, and pi\, in our lives. Visit these 2017 participating establishments and tell them ISC sent you! \n        \nBAKERIES: \nBang\, Bang Pie Shop\, 2051 N. California Av.\, Chicago\, 773-276-8888\, Tuesday 7am-7pm and 4947 N. Damen Av.\, Chicago\, 773-530-9020\, Tuesday 8am-4pm. Adding 4 Pi Day specials – Chocolate Chess Pie with salted caramel\, Banana cream\, Lemon icebox with blueberry coulis\, individual 4” Apple pies in vegetarian pastry crust\, plus 4” Chicken pot pies – to their regular pie menu of six pie flavors\, which are available for pre-order. All specials are while supplies last. \nBennison’s Bakery\, 1000 Davis St.\, Evanston\, 847-328-9434\, Tuesday 6am-7pm. Offering individual pies Boston cream\, Apple\, Strawberry Rhubarb\, and Chocolate cream for $3.14 while supplies last. \nBittersweet Bakery\, 1114 W. Belmont Av.\, Chicago\, 773-929-1100\, Tuesday 7am-7pm. Offering Pie Pops in Blueberry\, Apple and Quince for $3.14 while supplies last. \nCafe Selmarie\, 4729 N. Lincoln Av. Chicago\, 773-989-5595\, Tuesday 8am-9pm.  Offering specials on Apple streusel\, Cherry streusel\, Banana Oreo\, Key lime\, Chocolate cream\, and more to be announced! Café Selmarie is also a pie sponsor of ISC’s “Pi K” Fun Run at Fleet Feet Lincoln Square. \nCupcake Counter\, 229 W Madison St\, Chicago\, 312-422-0800\, Tuesday 7am-6pm. Serving up Pi with our Apple Pie Cupcake topped with Caramel Buttercream for $3.14. Red Velvet Pi also available. \nDelightful Pastries\, 5927 W. Lawrence Av.\, Chicago\, 773-427-8837\, Tuesday 6am-5pm. Offering mini Banana cream and Chocolate cream pies for $3.14 each. Surprise for clients coming in at 3:14pm. \nFirst Slice Pie Cafe is offering a Pi Day special of Buy 1 slice/Get 1 slice free (only slices\, not whole or mini pies)\, on all flavors all day long at all four locations. \n\nRavenswood: 4401 N. Ravenswood\, Chicago\, 773-506-7380\, Tuesday\, 8:30am-7:30pm\nManor: 4664 N. Manor\, Chicago\, 773-267-0169\, Monday\, 8:00am-7:30pm\nAndersonville: 5357 N. Ashland Av.\, Chicago\, 773-275-4297\, Monday\, 10am-9pm\nEvanston: 1823 Church St\, Evanston\, 847-859-6620\, Monday 10am-6pm\n\nFloriole Bakery\, 1220 W. Webster\, Chicago\, 773-883-1313\, Tuesday 7am-5:30pm Creating Pi-neapple upside-down cakes for Pi Day and any offering a customer arriving at 3:14pm a free individual cake. \nHewn Break Bakery\, 810 Dempster St.\, Evanston\, 847-869-4396\, Tuesday 7am-5pm. Offering seasonal galettes (round French crusty cakes) for $3.14 and a prize to the customer who comes in at 3:14pm that day. \nJarosch Bakery\, 35 Arlington Heights Rd.\, Elk Grove Village\, 847-437-1234\, Tuesday 6:30am-6:30pm. Offering 4” fruit pies in Apple\, Cherry\, Blueberry\, Dutch Apple\, Cherry crumble and Blueberry crumble. 8″ and 9” fruit pies with pi-shaped vent holes. Also offering 9” whipped cream pies in banana\, lemon and fresh strawberry with a chocolate pi symbol on top. While supplies last. \nShokolad Pastry & Café\, 2524 W. Chicago Av.\, Chicago\, 773-276-6402\, Tuesday 9am-6pm. Offering slices of pie for $3.14 while supplies last. \nSugar Fixé Patisserie\, 119 N Marion St.\, Oak Park\, 708-948-7720\, Tuesday 8am-6pm. Offering hand pies $3.14 and pi cookies $2.50. \nSweety Pies Bakery\, 8042 Lincoln Av.\, Skokie\, 847-213-0900\, Tuesday 8am-4pm. Offering pie slices for $3.14 all day and $3.14 off large pies (normally $22). Pre-orders are preferred as quantities will be limited. \nSwirlz Cupcakes\, 705 W. Belden\, Chicago\, 773-404-2253\, Monday\, 10:00am-7:00pm. Offering “Pi” and “Einstein” cupcakes on sale for $3.14 while supplies last. A special treat – raffle at 3:14pm giving away 3 Einstein/Pi boxes of 6 cupcakes. \n  \nRESTAURANTS: \nArtopolis Chicago Bakery\, Café & Agora\, 306 S. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, 312-559-9000\, Tuesday 9am-12am. Offering their signature menu item called Arto-PI-tas\, a savory pie\, for only $3.14 (usually $4.50) all day. \nBlaze Pizzas\, check BlazePizza.com for location and hours. Offering individual pizzas for $3.14 each at all locations. Limit one pie per guest. Not valid for app or online orders. \nChief O’Neill’s Pub and Restaurant\, 3471 N. Elston Av.\, Chicago\, IL 60618\, 773-583-3066\, Tuesday 4pm-2am. Offering a mini seafood potage for $3.14. \nDimo’s Pizza\, Six Corners\, 1615 N. Damen Av.\, Chicago 773-525-4580\, Tuesday 11am-2am\, DimosPizza.com. Offering $3.14 off any whole pie all day long\, and slices of all pizzas for $3.14 (normally $4.50) until 3:14pm. Pi Day special – the first lucky customer arriving at 3:14pm will receive for free 3.14 slices (3 slices and a sample) plus a pi shaped brownie. \nJewel Food\, stores throughout Chicagoland\, JewelOsco.com. Offering apple pies for $3.14 while supplies last. Visit website for locations and hours. \nLou Malnati’s Restaurants\, Offering a chocolate chip cookie pizza “pie” for $3.14 (50% discount) at all 14 Chicagoland full-service restaurants from 11am-close. See LouMalnatis.com for locations. Must mention the pi day special to server when ordering. \nMedici on 57th\, 1327 E 57th St.\, Chicago\, 773-667-7394\, Tuesday 7am-11pm. Offering a slice of Apple or Pecan pie for dine-in customers for $3.14 each. \nMy Pie Pizza\, 2010 N. Damen Av.\, Chicago\, 773-394-6900\, Tuesday 11am-10pm. Offering a thin slice of pizza with a regular fountain drink for $3.14. \nParker’s American Restaurant\,1000 31st St.\, Downers Grove\, 630-960-5700\, Tuesday 11:30am-10pm. Offering select personal pizzas for $3.14 for math students and teachers\, and $5.50 for the mathematically challenged on both 3/14 and 3/15. In honor of Albert Einstein’s birthday on 3/14\, offering E=MC2 daiquiris for $8. \nPizzeria Serio\, 1708 W. Belmont Av.\, Chicago\, 773-969-6655\, Tuesday 5pm-10pm. Offering special 20% off for all carry out and delivery orders through our website or ChowNow app with the code “PiDay” (online orders must be placed by 9:30pm). \nUnion Pizzeria in Evanston\, 1245 Chicago Av.\, 224-714-3100\, Tuesday 5pm-10pm. Offering $3.14 off each pizza purchase. \nIllinois Science Council is an independent 501c3 organization that promotes science and technology for the adult public. ISC offers engaging programs to highlight researchers from Chicago-area institutions. ISC also hosts a Pi Day “Pi K” Fun Run/Walk of 3.14-miles on March 14\, 2017 starting at 6:28pm (2pi) at three Fleet Feet Sports locations – Old Town and Lincoln Square in Chicago\, plus Oak Park. Details at PiDayRun.org. \n  \n 
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SUMMARY:Pi Day "Pi K" 3.14-mile Fun Run/Walk
DESCRIPTION:The typical 5K of 3.1 miles is so old-school. ISC’s “Pi K” is so much better because MATH makes it a 3.14-mile run. Or trot\, saunter\, walk\, skip or strut. \nStart the spring season off right with a Pi K Fun Run! March 14\, or 3.14\, is celebrated internationally in honor of the math constant pi. Illinois Science Council\, a Chicago nonprofit promoting science and math\, teams up with Fleet Feet Sports to honor the importance of pi and running in our lives with a Pi Day 3.14 mile fun run. (Note to our fleet footed rule followers — we know Pi K technically means 3.14 kilometers\, not 3.14 miles\, but “Pi K” just rhymes better than “3 point 1 4 mile run.” It’s an artistic choice.) \nEach location will have a post-run pi(e) party immediately following the run at the Fleet Feet store including pizza\, beer\, of course pie\, and games with prizes (prizes are for mental ability\, not run times). \nYou must register at http://PiDayRun.org/ by March 13 at 5pm; there is no day-of registration. The awesome Pi K Run T-Shirt is only guaranteed to runners who register by March 1. \n  \nVisit https://www.facebook.com/events/202950550179751/ for more information!
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SUMMARY:Are We Really Going to Live Forever? The Promises and Perils of Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:ISC is thrilled to partner with the School of the Art Institute and Illinois Humanities for a program on the promises and perils of artificial intelligence (AI).  From the Twilight Zone and Star Trek to George Orwell’s 1984\, artists have been helping us imagine artificial intelligence (AI) for decades.  Now\, technology has caught up to what artists have been dreaming up\, and AI is already transforming the way we live\, work\, and play.  You are invited to hear a terrific panel of experts in the fields of art\, science\, theology\, national security\, and tech provide their insights on the promises and perils of AI and explore the answers to these questions.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the moral implications of AI?\nAs we progress in this field\, how do we know what makes us human vs. machine?\nWhat are our national security concerns for the future?\n\n This event is FREE and open to the public\, though seating is limited. \n\nRESERVE YOUR SEAT today by emailing SAICevents@saic.edu.\n\nPANELISTS:\nModerated by Raja Halwani-Professor — Philosophy\, SAIC\nPete Beckman — Co-Director\, Northwestern University-Argonne National Lab Institute for Science & Technology\nRachel Bronson — Executive Director and Publisher\, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists\nEduardo Kac — Professor\, Art and Technology Studies\, SAIC\nMalcolm MacIver — Professor\, Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering\, Northwestern University\nWalter Massey — Chancellor\, SAIC; former Director\, Argonne National Laboratory and the National Science Foundation\nChristophe D. Ringer — Assistant Professor\, Theological Ethics and Society\, Chicago Theological Seminary\nFor more information on the program and panelists\, visit ilhumanities.org/ai.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/are-we-really-going-to-live-forever-the-promises-and-perils-of-artificial-intelligence/
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SUMMARY:Northwestern Science Cafe -- Lab on the skin
DESCRIPTION:Check out Northwestern’s Science Cafe this month where you’ll learn about the development of a lab worn on the skin!\n\nA research team under the guidance of John Rogers\, has developed a first-of-its-kind soft\, flexible microfluidic device that easily adheres to the skin and measures the wearer’s sweat to show how his or her body is responding to exercise. A little larger than a quarter and about the same thickness\, the simple\, low-cost device\, analyzes key biomarkers to help a person decide quickly if any adjustments\, such as drinking more water or replenishing electrolytes\, need to be made or if something is medically awry. Designed for one-time use of a few hours\, the device\, placed directly on the skin of the forearm or back\, even detects the presence of a biomarker for cystic fibrosis. In the future\, it may be more broadly used for disease diagnosis.\n\nWednesday\, April 19\, 2017      6:30-8:00 pm\nThe Firehouse Grill\, 2nd Floor\, 750 Chicago Ave.\, Evanston\nFREE and open to the public. Food & drink available for purchase.\n\nJohn Rogers\, PhD\, is a Professor of Materials Science and Engineering\, Biomedical Engineering and Neurological Surgery at Northwestern University\nCome on out to hear about this new discovery – ‘lab on the skin’ a wearable\, skin-like microfluidic system which enables new measurement capabilities currently not possible. It may someday change our lives.
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SUMMARY:March for Science Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Science Council is proud to be a supporting partner of the March for Science in Chicago.  On Earth Day\, April 22\, 2017\, we will march on downtown Chicago to take a stand for science.  Details on location and route are here.  Illinois Science Council will have a table at the expo following the march near The Field Museum. Come by and say hi! \n  \nFind more information ScienceMarchChicago.org \nMISSION\n-To show support for the scientific community.\n-To safeguard the scientific process\, and research funding\, when seeking answers to the things that matter.\n-To publicly celebrate science\, which helps us make sense of ourselves and our world.\n-To encourage curiosity and exploration\, the heart of the scientific approach. \nWHY NOW\nA recent focus on science and how scientific findings impact public policy has put a spotlight on the scientific community and their research. We accept that science\, as a field of knowledge and way of thinking\, is not swayed by politics or opinions; it is nonpartisan and all-inclusive. This is the time for us to come together as one community\, take a stand\, and lead a new conversation. \nWHO WE ARE\nWe are scientists.\nWe are enthusiasts.\nWe are seekers of knowledge.\nWe are Chicagoans.\nWe are humans. \nWe are a diverse group of individuals from all walks of life. We are curious\, intrigued by science\, and enjoy learning about scientific findings. Whether we practice\, use\, love\, or study science\, technology\, engineering\, or math\, we appreciate what they have done for us and our society.
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SUMMARY:The Warped Universe: the one hundred year quest to discover Einstein's gravitational waves
DESCRIPTION:In 2016\, scientists announced the first ever detection of gravitational waves from colliding black holes\, launching a new era of gravitational wave astrophysics. Gravitational waves were predicted by Einstein hundred years earlier. I will describe the scientific and human story behind these discoveries that provide a window into some of the most violent and warped events in the Universe. \n2016-2017 Brinson Lecture with Nergis Mavalvala \n\nTuesday\, April 25\, 2017     6:00pm\nSchool of the Art Institute of Chicago\, 112 South Michigan Av.\, MacLean Ballroom\nAdmission is FREE and open to the public.\nNo pre-registration but space is limited. Doors open 5:30 PM.Nergis Mavalvala is the Marble Professor of Astrophysics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a 2010 recipient of a MacArthur “genius” award. She is a physicist whose research connects the microscopic quantum world with some of the most powerful forces in the cosmos. She has worked on the detection of gravitational waves for decades\, and is a longtime member of the scientific team that announced the first direct detection of gravitational waves from colliding black holes by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO). Mavalvala has also conducted pioneering experiments on generation and application of squeezed states of light\, and on laser cooling and trapping of macroscopic objects to enable observation of quantum phenomena in human-scale systems. Mavalvala received a B.A. from Wellesley College and a Ph.D. from MIT. She was a postdoctoral fellow and research scientist at the California Institute of Technology before joining the Physics faculty at MIT in 2002. \nThis event is co-sponsored by the University of Chicago and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago\nThis event is made possible by a generous gift from the Brinson Foundation to the University of Chicago.
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SUMMARY:"We Have No Idea"-Jorge Cham\, PhD Comics
DESCRIPTION:We Have No Idea: A Guide to the Unknown Universe\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’ve probably heard of a little thing called the universe. And you probably know about physics\, the stuff that explains how the universe works. But what you might not know is just how much we actually don’t know. ISC is very excited to partner with Fermilab during Chicago Science Fest week and Fermi’s 50th anniversary year to welcome experts at explaining things\, PHD Comics’ Jorge Cham and particle physicist Daniel Whiteson. \nTickets HERE\nIn their new book\, We Have No Idea: A Guide to the Unknown Universe\, Cham & Whiteson explore why a vast portion of our universe is still a mystery\, and what a lot of smart people are doing to understand it. At this quirky\, vibrant and engaging discussion\, Cham and Whiteson will explore some of the biggest holes in our cosmic knowledge: Why does the universe have a speed limit? What (or who) is attacking earth with tiny\, super-fast particles? What exactly is Dark Matter? And for that matter…what is matter? Cham and Whiteson work together to illuminate everything from quarks and neutrinos to gravitational waves and exploding black holes. This event is perfect for anyone who is curious about big\, universe-sized questions. \n \nJorge Cham is the creator of the popular online comic Piled Higher and Deeper\, popularly known as PHD Comics and earned his PhD in robotics at Stanford. \nDaniel Whiteson is a professor of experimental particle physics at the University of California\, Irvine\, and a fellow of the American Physical Society. He conducts research using the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. \nOur speakers will be signing books after the lecture\, which will be available purchase that evening.  If you don’t want to wait\, books will be available at all major retailers starting May 9. \nGet tickets HERE now.
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SUMMARY:Chicago Science Fest 2017
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Science Council invites you to the third annual Chicago Science Festival — a celebration of the wow-inspiring\, mind-expanding\, human-benefitting awesomeness that is STEM (science\, technology\, engineering & math) in our area.  Chicago Science Festival 2017 is Saturday\, May 20\, 2017 — an all-day extravaganza of science presentations and demos highlighting amazing research (and researchers) from Argonne Lab\, Fermilab\, Northwestern\, UChicago\, UIUC\, RUSH\, the Rehabilitation Institute\, and more!  Plus you can see Formula Electric Race Cars and test-drive the latest electric cars (Nissan and Chrysler) for free.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/chicago-science-fest-2017/
LOCATION:Merchandise Mart\, Plaza\, 222 W. Merchandise Mart\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chicago Science Festival
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Science Council invites you to the third annual Chicago Science Festival — a celebration of the wow-inspiring\, mind-expanding\, human-benefitting awesomeness that is STEM (science\, technology\, engineering & math) in our area.  Chicago Science Festival 2017 is Saturday\, May 20\, 2017 — an all-day extravaganza of science presentations and demos highlighting amazing research (and researchers) from Argonne Lab\, Fermilab\, Northwestern\, UChicago\, UIUC\, RUSH\, the Rehabilitation Institute\, and more!  Plus you can see Formula Electric Race Cars and test-drive the latest electric cars (Nissan and Chrysler) for free. \n\nClick here for full lineup of speakers\, topics\, demos\, and events\n\n  \n 
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SUMMARY:Free Admission at the Field Museum
DESCRIPTION:On Free Admission Days\, basic admission is free for Illinois residents with valid proof of residency.* See ticketed exhibitions and 3D films at a special price: choose a Discovery Pass and see one special exhibition or 3D film\, or see it all with an All-Access Pass! Those who qualify for state food assistance can visit at a discounted rate any day with the Museums for All initiative. \n2017 Free Admission Days: \n\nAugust 10\, 28\, 31\nSeptember 10\, 11\, 23\, 24\nOctober 9\, 22\, 23\, 31\nNovember 12\, 19\nDecember 3\, 24\n\nDISCOUNTED PASSES ON FREE DAYS FOR ILLINOIS RESIDENTS\nDiscounted passes must be purchased on arrival at The Field Museum and are not available online in advance. \nBasic Admission\nIncludes entry to general admission exhibitions. Adults: free\, Seniors and Students: free\, Children (3-11): free. \nDiscovery Pass\nChoose one ticketed exhibition other than Jurassic World or one 3D movie. Adults: $14\, Seniors and Students: $12\, Children (3-11): $10. \nAll-Access Pass\nGreat value! Complete access to The Field Museum\, including ticketed exhibitions other than Jurassic World and one 3D movie. Adults: $21\, Seniors and Students: $18\, Children (3-11): $15. \nJurassic World Add-on Passes\nAdd Jurassic World: The Exhibition to any Museum admission choice above. Adults: $15\, Seniors and Students: $14\, Children: $10. \n  \nPlease Note: Illinois-based school groups\, park districts\, and youth groups must pre-register at least two weeks in advance of your field trip date to be allowed admittance to the Museum. Pre-registration is required on both discount days and non-discount days at the Museum. \nAs part of the Museums for All initiative\, The Field Museum offers discounted admission to families that qualify for state food assistance. EBT (Link) and WIC cardholders receive $3 admission for up to six people. This rate applies every day the Museum is open\, during normal operating hours. \n  \n*Proof of residency can be established with a current Illinois driver’s license. If you do not have an Illinois driver’s license\, you may establish residency by showing a valid photo ID along with one of the following: \n\nIllinois lease\nIllinois library card\nIllinois student ID with photo\nIllinois utility bill\nIllinois work ID or check stub\nPassport with Illinois address
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DTSTAMP:20260403T132003
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SUMMARY:The Perseids Meteor Shower Peaks
DESCRIPTION:Starting in the evening of Aug. 12 through the next day’s dawn\, you might be able to catch a glimpse of the Perseids meteor shower. Learn more about the major meteor showers and how to watch them here.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/the-perseids-meteor-shower-peaks/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170812T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170812T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132003
CREATED:20170811T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164944Z
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SUMMARY:Second Saturdays Garden Tours
DESCRIPTION:Join Lincoln Park Zoo’s Horticulture Department for a look at how they keep the zoo gardens beautiful. New plants and areas will be highlighted each month as they blossom with the seasons. \n10 a. m.\nFree\nFor participants of all ages\nMeet at the Nature Boardwalk kiosk by Café Brauer. \nSee more Lincoln Park Zoo programs and events for adults. \nFor more information\, please email learning@lpzoo.org or call 312-742-2056.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/second-saturdays-garden-tours/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170812T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170812T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132003
CREATED:20170811T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164943Z
UID:10000664-1502568000-1502571600@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:Artist Walk & Talk: Sharon Bladholm
DESCRIPTION:Artist Walk & Talk: Sharon Bladholm\n\nJoin us as artist Sharon Bladholm walk us through her new exhibition – Soils\, Seeds\, and Sprouts: Tropical and Temperate. Soils\, Seeds\, and Sprouts is a celebration of life. Works in bronze\, glass\, ceramic\, and on paper integrate art\, science\, conservation\, and the natural world into a seamless visual experience. Join us to learn more about her work and her inspiration.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/artist-walk-talk-sharon-bladholm/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170814T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170815T010000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132003
CREATED:20170810T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164938Z
UID:10000656-1502751600-1502758800@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy on Tap: Solar Eclipse of the Heart
DESCRIPTION:Learn about how the solar system formed and find out what the UPCOMING SOLAR ECLIPSE is all about and how YOU can view it. \nAs always\, we’ll have some SPACEY TRIVIA to let you share your out of this world knowledge. Prizes include the ever popular Astronomy on Tap pint glasses! \nCody Dirks\nIt’s Finally Happening! The Total Solar Eclipse of Aug 21st\, 2017 \nAfter months and years of anticipation\, the big event is finally here! On August 21st\, the U.S. will experience its first coast-to-coast total solar eclipse in 99 years. We’ll talk about how eclipses work\, the best places to see this particular one\, and how to get the most out of your personal eclipse-viewing experience! \nAaron Geller\nThe Fate of Our Sun and Planets \nLong\, long after the solar eclipse on Aug. 21\, our Sun will do something even more exciting: it will die. What will happen to us\, to Earth\, and to our other planets? I will talk about this distant future\, the life of our Sun\, and our search for other habitable worlds.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors open 6:00 p.m.\nProgram starts 6:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/astronomy-on-tap-solar-eclipse-of-the-heart/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170816T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170816T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132003
CREATED:20170811T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164937Z
UID:10000720-1502884800-1502892000@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:Morning Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Geoffrey Williamson of the Chicago Ornithological Society to explore the spectacular bird life around North Pond. After your exploration\, come inside the Museum for coffee and discuss what birds were spotted. Dress appropriately for the weather\, and bring your own binoculars.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/morning-bird-walk/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170816T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170816T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132003
CREATED:20170812T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164935Z
UID:10000632-1502895600-1502901000@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:Get to Know FermiLab Tour
DESCRIPTION:Fermilab offers tours to people\, ages 10 and older. Children between 10 and 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult. These restrictions are for safety reasons. Only Summer Sunday tours require registration. \nGet to Know Fermilab tours are held on: \n\n– Wednesdays year-round at 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.\nArrive Early\, Parking is Limited. Lunch is available in the Fermilab Cafeteria; requires no registration.\n– the third Sunday of the month during the summer at 1:00-3:00 PM.\nThe cafeteria is closed; Summer Sunday tours require registration because space is limited. Check the calendar for dates and registration.\n\nVisitors meet in the Wilson Hall atrium for an introductory tour of the Lab. Please arrive on-site 15 minutes early to allow time for parking and making your way to the 1st floor of Wilson Hall in time for the tour. Fermilab is a busy lab so parking spaces fill up quickly with employees and visiting scientists.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/get-to-know-fermilab-tour/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170816T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170817T030000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132003
CREATED:20170811T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164936Z
UID:10000715-1502920800-1502938800@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:Jazzin' at the Shedd
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday evening during the summer\, enjoy live jazz\, cool drinks and a relaxed visit with 32\,000 animals. Take in the Chicago skyline while listening to some of our area’s top jazz musicians. It’s the perfect way to savor the summer! \n\n\nClick here to buy tickets! \nBecome a member today and receive free admission to the full Jazzin’ season! \n2017 Jazzin’ dates (5 to 10 p.m.)\nJune 28\nJuly 5\, 12\, 19\, 26\nAugust 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\nSeptember 6\, 13 \nPrice: $20
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/jazzin-at-the-shedd/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170817T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170817T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132003
CREATED:20170811T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164935Z
UID:10000669-1502985600-1502992800@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:Meet a Scientist - 2017-08-17
DESCRIPTION:There is more to Egypt than what you see in our exhibit! Get a special glimpse behind-the-scenes of Egyptian Prehistory with Dr. Jim Phillips. \n\nFree with Basic admission. On select Thursdays and Fridays from 11am to 1pm\, find scientific staff in our new Grainger Science Hub! They’ll share wonders from our collections and highlights of their research. Enter from Stanley Field Hall to hear about their work\, see real artifacts and specimens from the approximately 30 million objects in The Field Museum’s collections\, and experience the Museum in new ways. Topics range from birds to insects\, from mammals to plants\, from pottery to spear points\, and more!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/meet-a-scientist/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170818T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170818T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132003
CREATED:20170811T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164934Z
UID:10000666-1503072000-1503079200@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:Meet a Scientist
DESCRIPTION:Join scientist Marty Pryzdia to explore echinoderm specimens from our collections rarely scene. Discover sea stars\, urchins\, and more! \n\nFree with Basic admission. On select Thursdays and Fridays from 11am to 1pm\, find scientific staff in our new Grainger Science Hub! They’ll share wonders from our collections and highlights of their research. Enter from Stanley Field Hall to hear about their work\, see real artifacts and specimens from the approximately 30 million objects in The Field Museum’s collections\, and experience the Museum in new ways. Topics range from birds to insects\, from mammals to plants\, from pottery to spear points\, and more!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/meet-a-scientist-2/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170819T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170819T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132003
CREATED:20170811T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164933Z
UID:10000722-1503153000-1503156600@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:Third Saturdays Garden Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to exercise your green thumb at the Edible Garden in Farm-in-the-Zoo\, planted and maintained by Green City Market. Reap expert tips about soil\, compost\, sowing seeds and harvesting produce that will help your personal garden flourish! \n9:30 – 10:15 a.m.\nFarm-in-the-Zoo at Lincoln Park Zoo\nFor adult participants\nFree \nThe June 17\, August 19\, and October 21 workshops will be taught in both Spanish and English.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/third-saturdays-garden-workshops/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170820T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170821T045900
DTSTAMP:20260403T132003
CREATED:20170811T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164933Z
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SUMMARY:40th Anniversary of the Voyager 2 Launch
DESCRIPTION:On Aug. 20\, 1977\, Voyager 2 began its mission through our solar system\, the first of the two Voyager spacecraft to launch. It is the only Earth spacecraft that has visited Uranus or Neptune\, and is now on its way to interstellar space. The Times will soon report on the anniversary of this important moment in the human exploration of space.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/40th-anniversary-of-the-voyager-2-launch/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170820T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132003
CREATED:20170810T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164932Z
UID:10000657-1503241200-1503259200@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:Wild Blossom Eclipse Party
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us in the celebration of the eclipse!\n\nOn Sunday\, August 20th we will be meeting at the Tasting Room at Wild Blossom Meadery for a celebration of this incredible celestial event. We will be offering our gourmet waffle bar as well as blending a special mead to commerate the eclipse.\n\nDoors open at 10:00 am for tastings. \n\nAt 1:00 pm Audrey Fischer of the Chicago Astrological Society will be giving a lecture of the history and science of the eclipse as well as information on how to get the most from this amazing experience. Her talk will feature pictures and videos generously provided by Bob and Clair Gadbois.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet more information\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\nI can’t make it\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you for your attention and we hope to see you soon!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nClick here to pre purchase a ticket to our gourmet waffle bar at a discount. \n \nClick here to pre purchase a ticket for access to our waffle bar with a curated flight of six wines. \n \nWe’ll see you on Sunday!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/wild-blossom-eclipse-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170821T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170822T045900
DTSTAMP:20260403T132003
CREATED:20170811T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164930Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago's Eclipse Fest
DESCRIPTION:On Monday August 21\, 2017\, a solar eclipse will be visible (weather permitting) across all of North America. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon blocks any part of the Sun. In Chicago\, the eclipse will begin at approximately 11:54 am. At 1:19 pm\, the Moon will block 87% of the Sun. \nWhere will you be? Come experience it with us! \nThe Adler is hosting Chicago’s biggest eclipse block party featuring all things solar with FREE outdoor activities and safe viewing of the Sun and the eclipse! Join fellow Chicagoans and visitors to our great city to share this spectacular celestial experience together as a community. We’re setting up under the Sun and filling our parking lot with programming from partners across the city. Enjoy live entertainment\, hands-on science for all ages\, local food trucks\, eclipse updates\, and more. Additionally\, all guests will get #EquippedToEclipse with free safe solar viewing glasses while supplies last. \nThis event is free to the public. Inside the museum\, guests will receive free general admission to check out our exhibitions\, including our latest\, Chasing Eclipses\, which prepares you to experience an eclipse. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHAT TO EXPECT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSolar Eclipse Main Stage\n\n\n\n\nLive coverage of the solar eclipse from Chicago and Carbondale\, IL\nAsk an Astronomer\nMan on the Street interviews\nEclipse trivia\nMad Science\, live on stage\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSolar Science Activities & Challenges\n\n\n\n\nHuman chalk sundials\nCreate your own sundials\nSolar car races\nSolar ovens\nBuild your own pinhole projector\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor the Family\n\n\n\n\nLight and shadow activities\nTelescope viewing\nSelfies From Space\nCarnival fun\, including giant Jenga®\, bean bag tosses\, gladiator obstacle course\, giant bounce house and more\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndoor Activities\n\n\n\n\nSpecial “Eclipse Watch” sky show ($2) or a standard Adler show ($5)*\nSolar eclipse talk-back experience\nAdler Collections Corner\nCooling station (stay cool from the heat)\nAnd more!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Runtime for “Eclipse Watch” is approx. 12 minutes and approx. 30 minutes for all standard Adler shows. Please keep this in mind when selecting shows as you purchasing tickets. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPartner Programs\n\n\n\nWe’re also excited to host friends from all over the Chicago area! Check out booths from some of the most awesome Chicago institutions\, teams\, services\, and more! \nAmerican Writers Museum\nBike and Roll\nBroadway in Chicago\nChicago Park District\nChicago Sky\nDivvy\nThe Field Museum\nGeorama\nHonest Tea\nISEA Solar Ambassadors\nKIND Bars\nLincoln Park Zoo\nMuseum of Science and Industry\nNavy Pier\nShawn Hayes\, chalk artist\nShedd Aquarium\nWhole Foods\nUnited States Postal Service \nMore to come! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking and Transportation\n\n\n\nThe parking lot adjacent to the Adler will be used for eclipse activities and unavailable for parking. If you plan to drive\, please plan to park in one of the other available lots on Museum Campus. \nWe strongly encourage the use of public transportation. Take the Red\, Orange\, or Green line train to the Roosevelt CTA stop which offers connections to #146 and #130 buses\, located at State and Roosevelt Road. \nPlanning to arrive by bike? Take Divvy from any of the 580+ locations across Chicagoland and enjoy hassle-free station parking with Divvy bike valet. (Use code ADLERIDE to get $2 off a Divvy 24-Hour Pass\, which gives you access to thousands of bikes for a 24-hour period.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere can I get solar eclipse glasses?\n\nAt Adler Planetarium\nGlasses will be distributed to Adler Planetarium guests through the box offices starting August 11\, one per guest\, while supplies last. \nAdditionally\, Adler Planetarium staff and volunteers will distribute glasses on August 21 at Chicago’s Eclipse Fest\, and at Daley Plaza\, while supplies last. \nFrom An Adler Brand Ambassador\nAdler Brand Ambassadors will be at the following locations to hand out glasses and teach visitors about the eclipse\, safe solar viewing\, as well as Chicago’s Eclipse Fest: \n\nDaley Plaza: Wednesday\, August 16 @ 7:00 am – 1:00 pm\nSouth Grant Park: Thursday\, August 17 @ 1:00 – 7:00 pm\nLagunitas Brewing Company: Friday\, August 18 @ 12:30 – 6:30 pm\n\nAt Chicago Public Library Branches\nChicago Public Library branches will distribute Adler’s solar viewing glasses starting August 14. Glasses are first come\, first served\, up to 2 glasses per adult or teen. While supplies last. \nAt Suburban Library Branches\nSeveral public libraries and library districts in the Chicago suburbs will be handing out eclipse glasses. Inquire with your local public library about availability. Many\, but not all\, of these libraries are shown on this map. \nAt Organizations Throughout Chicagoland\nBelow is a list of other organizations handing out Adler Planetarium’s solar viewing glasses\, while supplies last. Each organization has created their own schedules for distribution. Please check with the organizations directly to inquire about distribution. \n\nChicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe\, IL\nMorton Arboretum | Lisle\, IL\nNaper Settlement | Naperville\, IL\nChicago Park District (various sites) | Chicago\, IL\nDuSable Museum of African American History | Chicago\, IL\nNational Museum of Mexican Art | Chicago\, IL\nWonder Works Children’s Museum | Oak Park\, IL\nKinslahger Brewing Company | Oak Park\, IL\nFrank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio | Oak Park\, IL\nLagunitas Brewing Company (beginning August 12) | Chicago\, IL\nBaderbrau Brewing Company (beginning August 11) | Chicago\, IL\nShoreline Water Taxi (with purchase of ride) | Chicago\, IL\nChicago Trolley Double Decker (with purchase of ride\, August 19 – 21)| Chicago\, IL\n\nImportant Information About Where to Purchase Glasses\nA list of reputable vendors is available from the American Astronomical Society. Note that counterfeit glasses are coming in from other countries and have been on sale for some time. Just looking for the ISO certification printed on the glasses is NOT a way to tell if glasses are safe\, as any vendor can print ISO certification information on their glasses. The only way to be sure your glasses are safe is to get them from the Adler Planetarium\, one of our partners\, and/or purchase from one of the vendors identified on the AAS web page listed above. \n\nAt Adler Planetarium\n\nGlasses will be distributed to Adler Planetarium guests through the box offices starting August 11\, one per guest\, while supplies last. \nAdditionally\, Adler Planetarium staff and volunteers will distribute glasses on August 21 at Chicago’s Eclipse Fest\, and at Daley Plaza\, while supplies last. \nFrom An Adler Brand Ambassador\nAdler Brand Ambassadors will be at the following locations to hand out glasses and teach visitors about the eclipse\, safe solar viewing\, as well as Chicago’s Eclipse Fest: \n\nDaley Plaza: Wednesday\, August 16 @ 7:00 am – 1:00 pm\nSouth Grant Park: Thursday\, August 17 @ 1:00 – 7:00 pm\nLagunitas Brewing Company: Friday\, August 18 @ 12:30 – 6:30 pm\n\nAt Chicago Public Library Branches\nChicago Public Library branches will distribute Adler’s solar viewing glasses starting August 14. Glasses are first come\, first served\, up to 2 glasses per adult or teen. While supplies last. \nAt Suburban Library Branches\nSeveral public libraries and library districts in the Chicago suburbs will be handing out eclipse glasses. Inquire with your local public library about availability. Many\, but not all\, of these libraries are shown on this map. \nAt Organizations Throughout Chicagoland\nBelow is a list of other organizations handing out Adler Planetarium’s solar viewing glasses\, while supplies last. Each organization has created their own schedules for distribution. Please check with the organizations directly to inquire about distribution. \n\nChicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe\, IL\nMorton Arboretum | Lisle\, IL\nNaper Settlement | Naperville\, IL\nChicago Park District (various sites) | Chicago\, IL\nDuSable Museum of African American History | Chicago\, IL\nNational Museum of Mexican Art | Chicago\, IL\nWonder Works Children’s Museum | Oak Park\, IL\nKinslahger Brewing Company | Oak Park\, IL\nFrank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio | Oak Park\, IL\nLagunitas Brewing Company (beginning August 12) | Chicago\, IL\nBaderbrau Brewing Company (beginning August 11) | Chicago\, IL\nShoreline Water Taxi (with purchase of ride) | Chicago\, IL\nChicago Trolley Double Decker (with purchase of ride\, August 19 – 21)| Chicago\, IL\n\nImportant Information About Where to Purchase Glasses\nA list of reputable vendors is available from the American Astronomical Society. Note that counterfeit glasses are coming in from other countries and have been on sale for some time. Just looking for the ISO certification printed on the glasses is NOT a way to tell if glasses are safe\, as any vendor can print ISO certification information on their glasses. The only way to be sure your glasses are safe is to get them from the Adler Planetarium\, one of our partners\, and/or purchase from one of the vendors identified on the AAS web page listed above. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCheck out our other viewing locations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn about safe solar-vewing practices\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet #EquippedToEclipse on Instagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about solar eclipses\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPRESENTED BY\n \nAdditional support provided by
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/chicagos-eclipse-fest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170821T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170822T045900
DTSTAMP:20260403T132003
CREATED:20170811T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164931Z
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SUMMARY:Total Solar Eclipse Crosses the US
DESCRIPTION:All across the United States\, people will be putting on their special eclipse glasses for what is sure to be one of the most memorable events of 2017. Times reporters will be covering the eclipse along the line of totality\, which is where the sky gets darkest. Learn more about the eclipse here.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/total-solar-eclipse-crosses-the-us/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170821T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170822T033000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132003
CREATED:20170811T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164931Z
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SUMMARY:Adler After Dark: Saturn Saloon
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS ADLER AFTER DARK?\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 18!\n\n\n\n\n\nExclusively for adults 21+\, this evening offers you open access\, unlimited shows\, and unique entertainment every third Thursday of the month from 6:00–10:00 pm (Summer hours\, May-August: 6:30–10:30 pm.)  With themes that change every month\, Adler After Dark is never the same event twice. Reinvent your Adler experience every month with friends\, family\, or that special someone on a date they’ll never forget! \n\nNeed some Adler After Dark costume inspiration? Check out some of our photo albums of past AAD attendees! If you’re planning on attending an Adler After Dark event in costume\, please see our Cosplay & Costuming Weapons Policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSEPTEMBER 21: SATURN SALOON\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKick off yer boots and stay awhile (and celebrate everyone’s favorite ringed planet) at Adler After Dark! \nOn September 15\, the Cassini probe will begin its plummet into Saturn’s atmosphere\, ending its enormously successful 13-year odyssey to better understand the Saturn system. Celebrate this mission in style with Old West-themed cocktails featuring local spirits (jugs are optional)\, hand-on activities (10-gallon ring hats\, anyone?)\, and special talks about the past & future of planetary exploration—including a look at historic artifacts that depict our evolving understanding of the “jewel of the Solar System”. \nWhether you’re a cowpoke\, sheriff\, or trapper\, amble on up to the bar get your fill of science this fall at Adler After Dark. Western wear encouraged! (Minus the spurs\, of course.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHAT OTHERS SAY\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“It’s all great fun. While I did not purchase the ticket due to the theme\, I thought it was very nicely planned and very entertaining. I love viewing the planets and the using the telescopes and attending the shows and lectures. It’s the best $20 you can spend in the city.” \n“As a parent\, I often do not have the time during the day to visit one of my favorite museums without my children. Adler After Dark gave me an opportunity to spend an evening with my husband\, explore subjects we love\, and have an interactive experience (like our children enjoy at the museum). I also love the exclusive feel of the event. It is not too crowded\, and the attendants have a chance to talk to the guests in small groups. It’s a great alternative/addition to the night life of Chicago.” \n“It was so much fun. I went…not knowing what to expect and it was a total blast. We had a drink\, danced\, met some new people\, got glam-rock face paint\, checked out the star show and the exhibits. [It was] so much more than I thought the experience was going to be and I’m definitely interested in attending future events. I have been telling all my friends and showing them photos. Great job\, it was a truly memorable experience.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdvance Purchase\n$20 General Admission/$15 Adler members \nAt the Door (Based on Availability)\n$25 General Admission/$20 Adler members \nDoane Tours\n$8 General Admission/$8 Adler members \n\nDoane Observatory tour tickets are available in limited quantity and sell out quickly. Tours last approximately 15 minutes and are always scheduled after sunset. Tours are subject to cancellation due to weather conditions. \nPlease be aware that event capacity is limited and likely to sell out. Purchase your tickets online before the day of the event as tickets may not be available at the door. Check back for up-to-date ticket availability details. For group (15 or more) or corporate booking\, please contact groups@adlerplanetarium.org. Please bring your photo ID on the day of the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 18!\nDONATE TO THE ADLER\nBECOME A MEMBER
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/adler-after-dark-saturn-saloon/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170822T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170823T010000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132003
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SUMMARY:Wine & Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:TUESDAY\, AUGUST 22 REGISTER TODAY\nGet tickets today for our next Wine & Wildlife program\, a “Wildness Story Slam” featuring stories from local residents about urban wildlife encounters. More details to follow. \nThe zoo’s popular Wine & Wildlife after-hours series lets adults enjoy a glass of wine while learning about the zoo’s global conservation programs from animal care experts and research scientists. Past program focuses have included snow monkey exhibit design\, ape heart health and red wolf population recovery efforts. \n6–8 p.m.\n$17 ($14 for Lincoln Park Zoo members)\nFor participants ages 18 and older\nCash bar on site\, light hors d’oeuvres served \nWine & Wildlife Rewards Program: Earn a free drink for every three Wine & Wildlife programs you attend! Inquire at the event check-in table. \n\nTuesday\, August 22 \nWildness Story Slam\nCafé Brauer \nLincoln Park Zoo’s Urban Wildlife Institute (UWI) and the Center for Humans and Nature will co-host a story slam around unexpected or surprising encounters with urban wildlife. Urban residents\, storytellers\, and poets will present short\, five-minute stories gathered through an open public call for entries. UWI Director Seth Magle\, Ph.D.\, and Gavin Van Horn\, Director of Cultures of Conservation at the Center for Humans and Nature\, will also share their own wildness wisdom. \nA story slam is a community event celebrating storytelling\, where people share personal stories around a specific theme. For this special Wine & Wildlife event\, the theme is “Surprised by Wildness.” \nPresenters\nSeth Magle\, Ph.D.\nSeth Magle is the Director of Lincoln Park Zoo’s Urban Wildlife Institute\, a science center dedicated to mitigating human-wildlife conflict. Magle believes that if rare and imperiled species are to be conserved in our modern world\, we must understand and mitigate all potential impacts of urban areas on wildlife. To that end\, he engages in studies of urban wildlife that span a broad range of scientific disciplines\, including behavioral ecology\, conservation genetics\, landscape ecology\, environmental education and human dimensions of wildlife. His vision is to help create a world in which urban ecosystems represent an important component of the worldwide conservation of biodiversity. \nGavin Van Horn\, Ph.D.\nGavin Van Horn is the Director of Cultures of Conservation at the Center for Humans and Nature. Van Horn develops and directs a series of interdisciplinary projects relevant to the resilience and restoration of human and natural communities in the Chicagoland region. His work focuses particularly on how place-based values are developed and strengthened in dialogue with local landscapes. He continues to explore cultural perceptions of wildlife; place-based ethics; endangered species recovery\, ethics\, and policy; and the values involved in ecological restoration projects\, community gardening\, and wildlife management. \nCopies of Wildness: Relations of People and Place\, edited by Van Horn and John Hausdoerffer\, will be available for sale at this event. \nFor more information\, please email learning@lpzoo.org or call 312-742-2056.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/wine-wildlife/
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SUMMARY:Twilight Safari
DESCRIPTION:Interested in exploring the zoo after-hours? Join a zoo horticulturist and an animal expert on a leisurely stroll through the zoo at twilight. Your guides will point out interesting behavior from animals like the red wolves and snow leopard observed at this unique time of day as well as seasonal highlights in the zoo gardens. Don’t forget to bring your camera along on this exclusive evening walk on the wild side. \n6-7:30 p.m.\n$13 ($10 for Lincoln Park Zoo members)\nFor participants ages 16 and older \nThis is a rain or shine program. Please dress for the weather. All sessions will meet at the Café Brauer gate. \nEach monthly walk will focus on a different area of the zoo\, and these are subject to change as needed. \nWednesday\, May 24\nRegenstein Birds of Prey\, Pritzker Penguin Cove\, Walter Family Arctic Tundra and Harris Family Foundation Black Rhinoceros Exhibit \nWednesday\, June 28\nRegenstein Macaque Forest\, Kovler Lion House and Kovler Seal Pool \nWednesday\, July 26\nHope B. McCormick Swan Pond and Pritzker Family Children’s Zoo\nRegister for July 26 Twilight Safari \nWednesday\, August 23\nAntelope and Zebra and Nature Boardwalk\nRegister for August 23 Twilight Safari \nWednesday\, September 27\nRegenstein Birds of Prey\, Pritzker Penguin Cove\, Walter Family Arctic Tundra and Harris Family Foundation Black Rhinoceros Exhibit\nRegister for September 27 Twilight Safari \nSee more Lincoln Park Zoo programs and events for adults. \nFor more information\, email learning@lpzoo.org or call 312-742-2056.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/twilight-safari/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170824T180000
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SUMMARY:Brain Scoopin' - Live!
DESCRIPTION:Join Chief Curiosity Correspondent Emily Graslie of The Brain Scoop in the Grainger Science Hub on select Thursdays from 1pm to 3pm. She’ll do live educational demonstrations that give a close-up look at how specimens are prepared. A “Grossometer” posted at the entrance will let you know what to expect before seeing real specimen preparation in action. Each event will feature a different organism\, so come back every time for something new! \nThis is a great chance to learn more about The Field Museum’s collections and research\, check out the current interactive displays in the Science Hub\, and ask Emily Graslie your natural history questions.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/brain-scoopin-live/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170825T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170826T013000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132003
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SUMMARY:CMM Presents “Curators: Behind the Scenes of Natural History Museums” with Lance Grande
DESCRIPTION:Most of us have been to natural history museums\, toured the exhibits\, pored over collections of bugs and bones\, but who decides what goes on display? How did it all end up there? And what exactly does a curator do? \nLance Grande\, a curator for more than three decades at Chicago’s Field Museum\, takes us on a behind-the-scenes look at museums and what exactly the job of a curator entails. \nJoin us at the museum to for drinks and light hors d’oeuvres at 6 PM\, followed by lecture at 7 PM. Copies of Grande’s book Curators: Behind the Scenes of Natural History Museums\, will be available for purchase at the event\, courtesy of the Seminary Co-op. Book signing will take place after the lecture. Event concludes at 8:30 PM. \nTo register for the event please fill out and submit the RSVP form (link below). This is free event for all CMM members. We would like to invite all Non- members to attend the event for free as well\, by joining the CMM. Donations to the museum are encouraged. \nIf you have any questions\, please call the CMM at 773-376-1982
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/cmm-presents-curators-behind-the-scenes-of-natural-history-museums-with-lance-grande/
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