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Occupying mental health clinics

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:27:33 -0700

Start: 05/16/2012 - 1:00pm

End: 05/16/2012 - 2:00pm

Joseph Gibson, a former therapist at Roseland Clinic, will be joining us as our guest speaker.

From "Woodlawn Mental Health Clinic is ground zero in fight against cutbacks" by Yana Kunichoff

"Darius Lightfood, a Woodlawn community member and activist with Fearless Leading by the Youth (FLY), the youth section of STOP, said that the violence of the neighborhood makes mental health clinics especially imporatnt. 'One of my best friends was Damien Turner and he passed in a drive-by shooting in 2010, and I was kind of depressed by it,' said Lightfoot...'This closing affects so many people that I know of, Kids' friends get shot, and they don't know how to deal with it. I know kids who need these centers to stay open.""

Questions for Consideration

Why are mental health clinics important for communities? With six of the twelve clinics closing, what kind of an effect will this have on the patients who need them? What are the advantages and disadvantages of privatization of the clinics?

The Whizbangs of Oohs and Ahs: Those Magnificent Traveling Salesmen of Illinois

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:34:39 -0800

Start: 05/16/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 05/16/2012 - 7:00pm

A Road Scholar Program by Ronald Solberg

As Chicago and the State of Illinois have served as retailing centers for the nation, it is probably no coincidence that Illinois has introduced more than its fair share of innovative and enterprising traveling salesmen. For more than 150 years, a 19th century Marshall Field and his "whizbang drummers" have joined with the likes of 20th century super salesman Ron Popeil and his "Pocket Fisherman" to introduce products, services and concepts that are still with us to this day. And in fact, many of their ideas and strategies have been adopted by modern-day marketing, advertising, and public relations. Join Ron Solberg as he recounts the amazing stories of the traveling salesmen of Illinois.

'The Radium Dial Girls' Dinner Lecture

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:25:17 -0700

Start: 05/17/2012 - 6:00pm

End: 05/17/2012 - 8:30pm

Spend an evening hearing the tragic tale of the "Radium Dial Girls" at the Canal Corridor Association's May dinner lecture. Discover the story behind the Ottawa memorial honoring these young women.

Local Exhibit-- 'Waterways that Work'

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:52:49 -0700

Start: 05/18/2012 - 7:00am

End: 05/18/2012 - 5:00pm

Explore how the coming of the I&M Canal, the Cal-Sag Channel, the chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, and the Illinois Waterway helped define work in LaSalle County.

Discover how work has evolved in the Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor.

This exhibit featurs photographs by landscape photographer Edward Ranney.

The Way Peru Worked

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:59:19 -0700

Start: 05/18/2012 - 10:00am

End: 05/18/2012 - 5:00pm

Visit the Peru Public Library during 'The Way We Worked' exhibition to discover the way Peru worked.

Take advantage of this opportunity to explore a portion of the Peru Library's local history collection.

Items of interest include: bricks from Star Union Brewery, receipts from area bakeries, a hotel register, local business cards, and other items.

This Land is Your Land: Woody Guthrie and the Great American Folksong

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:19:32 -0800

Start: 05/18/2012 - 6:00pm

End: 05/18/2012 - 6:00pm

A Road Scholar Program by Bucky Halker

2012 marks the centennial of the birth of Woody Guthrie, the greatest folksong writer the nation has produced. Coming of age during the Dust Bowl and Great Depression, Guthrie would write hundreds of songs and become the voice of the nation's downtrodden, unemployed and homeless. At the same time, Guthrie celebrated the nation's natural beauty and its great democratic potential. Join Bucky Halker for a program that combines performance and commentary as he reviews the life and songs of Woody Guthrie.

The Song of American Laborers

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:25:17 -0700

Start: 05/18/2012 - 6:00pm

End: 05/18/2012 - 6:00pm

Join us for this special evening of music as we uncover the songs of Americans at work. Enjoy a musical program featuring Bucky Halker, a performer, songwriter and recording artist that also holds a PhD in American History. He has lectured and performed throughout the USA, Canada and Europe. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to this outdoor concert.

A Conversation with Vijay Prashad: Arab Spring, Libyan Winter

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:44:37 -0700

Start: 05/18/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 05/18/2012 - 8:30pm

Need a primer on Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia? Join us for a conversation with Vijay Prashad on his latest book, Arab Spring, Libyan Winter, which includes an overview of the Arab Spring - not just what happened but why - and a historical analysis of the Libyan political situation today. Providing historical context for current events, Prashad takes the long view and explores the future of the Arab world.

Adam Green, Associate Professor of American History at the University of Chicago, will moderate this conversation

Book signing and reception to follow.

The Way We Worked - Ottawa

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:53:04 -0700

Start: 05/19/2012 - 10:00am

End: 05/19/2012 - 4:00pm

The Way We Worked, the Smithsonian's newest Museum on Main Street exhibition, is curated by Bruce Bustard, from the National Archives.

American work takes place everywhere - on the land, on the streets of our communities, in offices and factories, in homes, in schools, in water, and in outer space. Through an exploration of the tools and technologies that enabled and assisted workers, from early American history through to the present day, this exhibit will explore how technology, society, and culture have shaped a more complex, and oftentimes more stressful, work environment.

The Way We Worked will also explore the diversity of the American workforce - one of its greatest strengths and biggest challenges - and will showcase how people from different racial and cultural backgrounds both came to identify and segregate from one another.

I&M Canal Tours: LaSalle Canal Boat

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:25:18 -0700

Start: 05/19/2012 - 10:00am

End: 05/19/2012 - 2:30pm

Enjoy a rare opportunity to visit three historically significant sites along the Illinois & Michigan Canal, all open for touring at the same time. Take a ride on a mule-pulled replica canal boat while learning about the history of the canal from period-dressed guides and crew.

I&M Canal Tours: Ottawa Tollhouse

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:25:19 -0700

Start: 05/19/2012 - 10:00am

End: 05/19/2012 - 4:00pm

Enjoy a rare opportunity to visit three historically significant sites along the Illinois & Michigan Canal, all open for touring at the same time. Visit the last remaining tollhouse along the I&M Canal!

I&M Canal Tours: Seneca Grain Elevator

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:25:19 -0700

Start: 05/19/2012 - 10:00am

End: 05/19/2012 - 2:00pm

Enjoy a rare opportunity to visit three historically significant sites along the Illinois & Michigan Canal, all open for touring at the same time. Visit the oldest extant grain elevator on the I&M Canal!

The Way LaSalle County Worked

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:52:54 -0700

Start: 05/19/2012 - 12:00pm

End: 05/19/2012 - 4:00pm

Discover the way LaSalle County worked!

Take a self-guided tour of work in LaSalle County at the LaSalle County Historical Society, which features 10 exhibits about LaSalle County industries.

Just follow the The 'Way We Worked' logos posted throughout the museum to discover LaSalle County's rich work history.

Green Spaces: Ping Tom Memorial Park, Hardin Square Park, Sun Yat-Sen Park

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:13:59 -0700

Start: 05/19/2012 - 2:00pm

End: 05/19/2012 - 2:00pm

Join the Chinese-American Museum of Chicago as they present a monthly lecture series highlighting the architectural and cultural landmarks of Chinatown, part of their centennial celebration of Chicago's Chinatown.

This discussion will focus on Ping Tom Memorial, Hardin Square, and Sun Yat-Sen parks.

This event is free and open to the public. However, space is limited and reservations are suggested. To register, call (312) 949-1000 or email and leave your name, phone number, email address, and number of people.

The Way We Worked Lecture Series at Hegeler Carus Mansion

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:25:20 -0700

Start: 05/20/2012 - 4:00pm

End: 05/20/2012 - 5:00pm

A lecture series in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution's The Way We Worked exhibition. Come and learn the history of businesses that built the Illinois Valley!

The Way LaSalle County Worked

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:52:55 -0700

Start: 05/21/2012 - 10:00am

End: 05/21/2012 - 4:00pm

Discover the way LaSalle County worked!

Take a self-guided tour of work in LaSalle County at the LaSalle County Historical Society, which features 10 exhibits about LaSalle County industries.

Just follow the The 'Way We Worked' logos posted throughout the museum to discover LaSalle County's rich work history.

The Way Peru Worked

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:58:57 -0700

Start: 05/21/2012 - 10:00am

End: 05/21/2012 - 10:00am

Visit the Peru Public Library during 'The Way We Worked' exhibition to discover the way Peru worked.

Take advantage of this opportunity to explore a portion of the Peru Library's local history collection.

Items of interest include: bricks from Star Union Brewery, receipts from area bakeries, a hotel register, local business cards, and other items.