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Chicago Humanities Festival


Mission Statement:
The Chicago Humanities Festival's mission is to create opportunities for people of all ages to support, enjoy and explore the humanities. We fulfill this mission through our annual festivals, the fall Chicago Humanities Festival and the spring Stages, Sights And Sounds, and by presenting programs throughout the year that encourage the study and enjoyment of the humanities.


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Chicago Humanities Festival 2025

Schedule: Saturday, March 1, 2025 3:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m: Juan Williams: New Prize for These Eyes at Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture More than a century of civil rights activism was a catalyst to help elect the first Black man as President…

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Chicago Humanities Festival 2024

Schedule of Events: September 26, 2024 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: In Partnership with Chicago Humanities The Interview Show: Edward Burns + Elizabeth Moen A live talk show and concert hosted by Mark Bazer The Interview Show, the long-running live talk…

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