CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION

OFF CAMPUS ARTS & IDEAS WRITE-UP FORM

STUDENT NAME ______SECTION # ______

NAME / DESCRIPTION OF EVENT ______

REPORT OF EVENT: What happened? Short Summary – 100 words or so ______

SIGNIFICANCE: What was the main idea (or ideas) of this event? Did you agree or disagree? Why? What did you think? ______

PLEASE ATTACH PROOF OF ATTENDANCE (Ticket stub, programs, handouts, etc.) Rev. June 2011

OFF CAMPUS ARTS & IDEAS ACTIVITIES

The purpose of the Arts and Ideas Programs is to expose you to a variety of cultural events to expand your understanding of “what it means to be human”. While the program intends to create a shared intellectual experience on campus, we realize not all students can meet these demands due to commuting, work, children, etc. The world class offerings of Chicago cultural institutions, as well as those of your own community, also provide invaluable experiences to connect you to a larger cultural and intellectual community and expose you to the ways in which you can continue your education once you venture out into the “real” world.

Below are some suggestions for off campus Arts and Ideas events. In order to receive credit for these activities, you must complete this form AND provide proof of attendance or admission, such as ticket stubs, playbills, receipts, etc. MOST MUSEUMS, ETC. OFFER STUDENT DISCOUNTS SO BRING YOUR I.D. Some have “Free Days.” Call ahead for hours, special exhibits, etc.

National Public Radio: (ONE (1) TIME ONLY) Listen to one hour of weekday programming (FM 91.5) and do a write up.

Public Television: (ONE (1) TIME ONLY) – You may watch programs such as the News Hour with Jim Lehrer, WTTW Channel 11 M – F (6-7pm) Museums: (LIMIT: Up to Two (2) Museums MAXIMUM)

The Field Museum of Natural History (312) 922-9410 The Museum of Science and Industry (773) 684-1414 The Chicago Historical Society (312) 642-4600 The Art Institute (312) 443-3600 The Newberry Library (312) 943-9090 The Oriental Institute in Hyde Park (773) 702-9521 Cantigny Military Museum in Wheaton (708) 668-5161 The Balzekus Lithuanian Cultural Center 6500 S Pulaski (312) 738-1503 The Irish-American Heritage Center 4626 N. Know Ave., Chicago (773) 282-7035 Mexican Fine Arts Center 1852 W. 19th Street, Chicago (312) 738-1503 The DuSable Museum of African American History 740 East 56th Place (Washington Park at the corner of 57th and Cottage Grove) Illinois & Michigan Canal Museum at The Gaylord Building in Lockport Joliet Area Historical Museum (815) 723-5201 204 N Ottawa Street, Joliet Isle a la Cache (French and Indian Museum) – Romeoville Schingoethre Center for Native American Culture at Aurora University Museum of Contemporary Art (312) 280-2660 220 E Chicago Avenue, Chicago ….. and many more!

Cultural Events:

The Chicago Symphony The Lyric Opera The Chicago Chamber Music Orchestra Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier The Steppenwolf Theater The Goodman Theatre The Auditorium Theater The Oriental Theater The Cadillac Theater Chicago Architectural Foundation Tours Rev. June 2011