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SUMMARY:Collected Voices Film Fest
DESCRIPTION:Collected Voices centers around original ethnographic works that explore the intersection of race\, age\, class\, gender\, and sexuality within Chicago society. Explored through short and feature length films from Chicago based artists\, these stories capture the voices of individuals and communities.    \nStarted in 2015 with a grant from Chicago Artists Month\, Collected Voices is Chicago’s first and only Ethnographic film fest\, blending together fiction and documentary media from diverse Chicago filmmakers in academia and art. \nThis year they received more great films from Chicago and around the world\, about real life everyday experiences. The festival has grown in its’ second year from 4 venues to 10\, including Catalyst Ranch! \nCheck them out! \n  \n 
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/collected-voices-film-fest-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Film festival
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SUMMARY:Collected Voices Film Fest
DESCRIPTION:Collected Voices centers around original ethnographic works that explore the intersection of race\, age\, class\, gender\, and sexuality within Chicago society. Explored through short and feature length films from Chicago based artists\, these stories capture the voices of individuals and communities.    \nStarted in 2015 with a grant from Chicago Artists Month\, Collected Voices is Chicago’s first and only Ethnographic film fest\, blending together fiction and documentary media from diverse Chicago filmmakers in academia and art. \nThis year they received more great films from Chicago and around the world\, about real life everyday experiences. The festival has grown in its’ second year from 4 venues to 10\, including Catalyst Ranch! \nCheck them out! \n  \n 
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/collected-voices-film-fest-3/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Film festival
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160809T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160809T200000
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SUMMARY:improve it!'s Q3 Business Improv Public Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you a business professional who would like to learn creative techniques to more effectively communicate your ideas?Are you a leader or manager looking to enhance collaboration across your team? Are you the type of person who is always trying to be the best version of yourself? \nMost importantly\, are you the kind of person who likes…FUN?!? \nThen\, say no more! Come join improve it! in a quarterly public workshop\, and they’ll teach you the healing powers of improv for the workplace. \nThis energetic and unique workshop will highlight the impact that improvisational techniques can have on your communication skills\, and overall professional presentational presence! (Try saying that five times fast.) \nOver the course of two hours\, you will participate in an interactive lecture and series of improvisation-based exercises led by professional improvisers. By the end of the workshop we guarantee you will have learned and practiced how to: \n\nExude positivity before a presentation\nUnderstand how your emotional state affects performance\nUtilize your natural presentation style and creativity to prepare\, and\nConcisely communicate and connect with an audience.\n\nThe workshop will be led by improve it!’s founder\, Erin Diehl\, and three of improve it!’s professional improvisers — all who have trained and performed at top theaters in Chicago and around the United States. The workshop will provide you with an intimate\, and hands-on experience to show you exactly what we do. \nWhat do we do? We’re glad you asked… \nimprove it! LLC is a Chicago-based company that provides high-energy\, laughter-filled corporate events & team building workshops that incorporate improvisation teams & techniques\, while donating a portion of proceeds to charity. To learn more about improve it! visit www.improveitchicago.com. \nSound good to you? Great! We’ll see you there. \nContact the organizer: Please contact Erin Diehl\, founder of improve it! with any questions at erin@improveitchicago.com. You can also visit us through our eventbrite listing here. \nAttire: Although this is a professional event\, comfortable professional clothing is encouraged as this will be an interactive workshop.
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/improve-its-q3-business-improv-public-workshop/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160809T200000
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SUMMARY:improve it!'s Q3 Business Improv Public Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you a business professional who would like to learn creative techniques to more effectively communicate your ideas?Are you a leader or manager looking to enhance collaboration across your team? Are you the type of person who is always trying to be the best version of yourself? \nMost importantly\, are you the kind of person who likes…FUN?!? \nThen\, say no more! Come join improve it! in a quarterly public workshop\, and they’ll teach you the healing powers of improv for the workplace. \nThis energetic and unique workshop will highlight the impact that improvisational techniques can have on your communication skills\, and overall professional presentational presence! (Try saying that five times fast.) \nOver the course of two hours\, you will participate in an interactive lecture and series of improvisation-based exercises led by professional improvisers. By the end of the workshop we guarantee you will have learned and practiced how to: \n\nExude positivity before a presentation\nUnderstand how your emotional state affects performance\nUtilize your natural presentation style and creativity to prepare\, and\nConcisely communicate and connect with an audience.\n\nThe workshop will be led by improve it!’s founder\, Erin Diehl\, and three of improve it!’s professional improvisers — all who have trained and performed at top theaters in Chicago and around the United States. The workshop will provide you with an intimate\, and hands-on experience to show you exactly what we do. \nWhat do we do? We’re glad you asked… \nimprove it! LLC is a Chicago-based company that provides high-energy\, laughter-filled corporate events & team building workshops that incorporate improvisation teams & techniques\, while donating a portion of proceeds to charity. To learn more about improve it! visit www.improveitchicago.com. \nSound good to you? Great! We’ll see you there. \nContact the organizer: Please contact Erin Diehl\, founder of improve it! with any questions at erin@improveitchicago.com. You can also visit us through our eventbrite listing here. \nAttire: Although this is a professional event\, comfortable professional clothing is encouraged as this will be an interactive workshop.
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/improve-its-q3-business-improv-public-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:improve it!'s Q3 Business Improv Public Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you a business professional who would like to learn creative techniques to more effectively communicate your ideas?Are you a leader or manager looking to enhance collaboration across your team? Are you the type of person who is always trying to be the best version of yourself? \nMost importantly\, are you the kind of person who likes…FUN?!? \nThen\, say no more! Come join improve it! in a quarterly public workshop\, and they’ll teach you the healing powers of improv for the workplace. \nThis energetic and unique workshop will highlight the impact that improvisational techniques can have on your communication skills\, and overall professional presentational presence! (Try saying that five times fast.) \nOver the course of two hours\, you will participate in an interactive lecture and series of improvisation-based exercises led by professional improvisers. By the end of the workshop we guarantee you will have learned and practiced how to: \n\nExude positivity before a presentation\nUnderstand how your emotional state affects performance\nUtilize your natural presentation style and creativity to prepare\, and\nConcisely communicate and connect with an audience.\n\nThe workshop will be led by improve it!’s founder\, Erin Diehl\, and three of improve it!’s professional improvisers — all who have trained and performed at top theaters in Chicago and around the United States. The workshop will provide you with an intimate\, and hands-on experience to show you exactly what we do. \nWhat do we do? We’re glad you asked… \nimprove it! LLC is a Chicago-based company that provides high-energy\, laughter-filled corporate events & team building workshops that incorporate improvisation teams & techniques\, while donating a portion of proceeds to charity. To learn more about improve it! visit www.improveitchicago.com. \nSound good to you? Great! We’ll see you there. \nContact the organizer: Please contact Erin Diehl\, founder of improve it! with any questions at erin@improveitchicago.com. You can also visit us through our eventbrite listing here. \nAttire: Although this is a professional event\, comfortable professional clothing is encouraged as this will be an interactive workshop.
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/improve-its-q3-business-improv-public-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160805T220000
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SUMMARY:A Mixed Medium Art Show: Impressions of the World
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of artists showing mixed medium works\, which will also be available for purchase. Artists include: M. Samanatha (Water Based Oil Painting)\, Robert Pioch(Watercolor Painting)\, Alan Thompson-Wallace (Oil/Acrylic Painting & Pastel Drawing)\, Amy Spitzer (Oil/Watercolor Painting & Mixed Media)\, Linda Sweig (Mosaic Mixed Media)\, Jillian Marie Chapman (Photography)\, Rahmon Olugunna (Oil Painting)\, Kathie Huddleston (Fused Glass)\, A Punto/Regality Jewelry by Laurie Blair Zimelis (Gemstone Jewelry)\, & Dorit Jordan Dotan (Photography & Mixed Media). \nStart your night off in style with a signature cocktail provided by Copper Fiddle Distillery and hors d’oeuvres created by Heartfelt Catering. Be engaged in the creative process through live art by Davey Hines & Rachel Lechocki (Certified Yoga Teacher\, Art Educator\, Curator & Zhou B Artist).  Special live music performances by Janine Welch (Folk\, with a touch of Appalachia & New Orleans) and David M. Gaines (with Yuki Tasaka & Fredrick Weinstein is a multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter\, who resembles artist like The Beatles\, Beck\, and Radiohead). \nThis event is 21+. \nTickets: $30 in advance\, $35 at the door (Bring proof of purchase at the door with ID. Cash only at the door. Limited number of tickets) Purchase tickets here \nParking: Indoor lot at 180 N. Jefferson Street (Entrance is on Lake Street between Jefferson & Des Plaines\, right next to the Subway Sandwich Shop – as Catalyst Ranch has a $10 validated parking good for 12 hours)
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/a-mixed-medium-art-show-impressions-of-the-world-3/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Art show
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SUMMARY:A Mixed Medium Art Show: Impressions of the World
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of artists showing mixed medium works\, which will also be available for purchase. Artists include: M. Samanatha (Water Based Oil Painting)\, Robert Pioch(Watercolor Painting)\, Alan Thompson-Wallace (Oil/Acrylic Painting & Pastel Drawing)\, Amy Spitzer (Oil/Watercolor Painting & Mixed Media)\, Linda Sweig (Mosaic Mixed Media)\, Jillian Marie Chapman (Photography)\, Rahmon Olugunna (Oil Painting)\, Kathie Huddleston (Fused Glass)\, A Punto/Regality Jewelry by Laurie Blair Zimelis (Gemstone Jewelry)\, & Dorit Jordan Dotan (Photography & Mixed Media). \nStart your night off in style with a signature cocktail provided by Copper Fiddle Distillery and hors d’oeuvres created by Heartfelt Catering. Be engaged in the creative process through live art by Davey Hines & Rachel Lechocki (Certified Yoga Teacher\, Art Educator\, Curator & Zhou B Artist).  Special live music performances by Janine Welch (Folk\, with a touch of Appalachia & New Orleans) and David M. Gaines (with Yuki Tasaka & Fredrick Weinstein is a multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter\, who resembles artist like The Beatles\, Beck\, and Radiohead). \nThis event is 21+. \nTickets: $30 in advance\, $35 at the door (Bring proof of purchase at the door with ID. Cash only at the door. Limited number of tickets) Purchase tickets here \nParking: Indoor lot at 180 N. Jefferson Street (Entrance is on Lake Street between Jefferson & Des Plaines\, right next to the Subway Sandwich Shop – as Catalyst Ranch has a $10 validated parking good for 12 hours)
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/a-mixed-medium-art-show-impressions-of-the-world/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Art show
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160805T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160805T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070844
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SUMMARY:A Mixed Medium Art Show: Impressions of the World
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of artists showing mixed medium works\, which will also be available for purchase. Artists include: M. Samanatha (Water Based Oil Painting)\, Robert Pioch(Watercolor Painting)\, Alan Thompson-Wallace (Oil/Acrylic Painting & Pastel Drawing)\, Amy Spitzer (Oil/Watercolor Painting & Mixed Media)\, Linda Sweig (Mosaic Mixed Media)\, Jillian Marie Chapman (Photography)\, Rahmon Olugunna (Oil Painting)\, Kathie Huddleston (Fused Glass)\, A Punto/Regality Jewelry by Laurie Blair Zimelis (Gemstone Jewelry)\, & Dorit Jordan Dotan (Photography & Mixed Media). \nStart your night off in style with a signature cocktail provided by Copper Fiddle Distillery and hors d’oeuvres created by Heartfelt Catering. Be engaged in the creative process through live art by Davey Hines & Rachel Lechocki (Certified Yoga Teacher\, Art Educator\, Curator & Zhou B Artist).  Special live music performances by Janine Welch (Folk\, with a touch of Appalachia & New Orleans) and David M. Gaines (with Yuki Tasaka & Fredrick Weinstein is a multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter\, who resembles artist like The Beatles\, Beck\, and Radiohead). \nThis event is 21+. \nTickets: $30 in advance\, $35 at the door (Bring proof of purchase at the door with ID. Cash only at the door. Limited number of tickets) Purchase tickets here \nParking: Indoor lot at 180 N. Jefferson Street (Entrance is on Lake Street between Jefferson & Des Plaines\, right next to the Subway Sandwich Shop – as Catalyst Ranch has a $10 validated parking good for 12 hours)
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/a-mixed-medium-art-show-impressions-of-the-world-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Art show
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160711T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160711T203000
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SUMMARY:The Tiny Book Show
DESCRIPTION:You are invited! Our friends at The Creativity Caravan are turning their vintage caravan named MAUDE (Mobile Art Unit Designed for Everyone) into a bookmobile of Lilliputianproportions\, stopping in select locations around the country to display a collection of tiny books hand made by artists and writers from around the world. They’re starting out from their home in northern New Jersey and making just a one-day stop in Chicago. We are very excited that Maude will be parked out in front of Catalyst Ranch. \nThe Tiny Book Show features hundreds of handmade books\, each measuring no more than 3 inches in dimension\, and made by artists of all ages. This mobile exhibit is part of The Creative Caravan’s program of offerings\, including art workshops\, online classes\, school programs\, and special events focusing on creativity\, collaboration\, and community. \nPoets and educators Maya Stein and Amy Tingle\, founders of The Creativity Caravan\, will be offering a unique\, hands-on book-making workshop as part of the exhibit. Guests of all ages are encouraged to attend. \n  \nMonday\, July 11 \n4:30 pm — 8:30 pm \nCatalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/the-tiny-book-show/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160711T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160711T203000
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SUMMARY:The Tiny Book Show
DESCRIPTION:You are invited! Our friends at The Creativity Caravan are turning their vintage caravan named MAUDE (Mobile Art Unit Designed for Everyone) into a bookmobile of Lilliputianproportions\, stopping in select locations around the country to display a collection of tiny books hand made by artists and writers from around the world. They’re starting out from their home in northern New Jersey and making just a one-day stop in Chicago. We are very excited that Maude will be parked out in front of Catalyst Ranch. \nThe Tiny Book Show features hundreds of handmade books\, each measuring no more than 3 inches in dimension\, and made by artists of all ages. This mobile exhibit is part of The Creative Caravan’s program of offerings\, including art workshops\, online classes\, school programs\, and special events focusing on creativity\, collaboration\, and community. \nPoets and educators Maya Stein and Amy Tingle\, founders of The Creativity Caravan\, will be offering a unique\, hands-on book-making workshop as part of the exhibit. Guests of all ages are encouraged to attend. \n  \nMonday\, July 11 \n4:30 pm — 8:30 pm \nCatalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/the-tiny-book-show-2/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160711T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160711T203000
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CREATED:20160615T214144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160615T214144Z
UID:14899-1468254600-1468269000@playground.catalystranch.com
SUMMARY:The Tiny Book Show
DESCRIPTION:You are invited! Our friends at The Creativity Caravan are turning their vintage caravan named MAUDE (Mobile Art Unit Designed for Everyone) into a bookmobile of Lilliputianproportions\, stopping in select locations around the country to display a collection of tiny books hand made by artists and writers from around the world. They’re starting out from their home in northern New Jersey and making just a one-day stop in Chicago. We are very excited that Maude will be parked out in front of Catalyst Ranch. \nThe Tiny Book Show features hundreds of handmade books\, each measuring no more than 3 inches in dimension\, and made by artists of all ages. This mobile exhibit is part of The Creative Caravan’s program of offerings\, including art workshops\, online classes\, school programs\, and special events focusing on creativity\, collaboration\, and community. \nPoets and educators Maya Stein and Amy Tingle\, founders of The Creativity Caravan\, will be offering a unique\, hands-on book-making workshop as part of the exhibit. Guests of all ages are encouraged to attend. \n  \nMonday\, July 11 \n4:30 pm — 8:30 pm \nCatalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/the-tiny-book-show-3/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
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