The event will open with two writers performing—theatrically! Trust us, these guys are a lot of fun!— and attempting to convince YOU, the audience, to vote for their side. After you hear from each performer, you will get a chance to debate your fellow audience members. Facilitated by Project Compass Lead Artist Michael Rohd.
CodeCreate's Fall Workshops
November 15th, 16th, 22nd and 23rd
Connect, Design, Engineer, Create! CodeCreate's Fall Workshops are perfect for 7 to 14 year olds who love to build!
CodeDay Chicago
November 8-9, Noon to Noon
Join students in 23 cities nationwide, and build something awesome in 24 hours!
Museum of Science and Industry STEM Career Fair
December 6th, 2014
MSI's STEM career event invites youth and families to learn about interesting jobs straight from professionals. This year's event is December 6, 2014 and features an array of dynamic speakers, hands-on activities and one-on-one discussions.
3D Printed Ornament Design Challenge
Enter by November 10, 11:59pm PT
Help the White House deck the halls this holiday season!
Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition: Deadline Extended!
Deadline: October 31st, 2014
DEADLINE EXTENDED! African-American youth and adult artists, age 14 or older, now have a few extra days to submit work for the 2015 Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry. The submission deadline for a chance to be featured in a dedicated gallery open to guests has been extended to this Friday, October 31st.
Storytelling Jam Session
October 30th, 2014
Storytelling in all kinds of formats with audience feedback. Come for a great evening of shared experiences and all kinds of learning!
Wreath-Cycled Celebration (and Classroom Challenge)
December 14, 2014
Help deck the halls at Shedd Aquarium this holiday season by making a wreath using 100 percent recycled and recyclable materials and celebrating the theme We’re all Connected.
Free Mini-Maker Party and More @ Intuit's Annual Collect-O-Rama
October 25th, 2014
Free Mini Maker Party this Saturday at Stanton Park Gym during Intuit's Collect-O-Rama, our really big annual sale for collectors and outsider art enthusiasts! Learn a new skill and earn a CCOL digital badge with a visit to our Mini Maker Party featuring family-friendly maker workstations from: IntuiTeens, YouthMuse, National Veterans Art Museum, CodeCreate, and Adler Planetarium Youth Leadership Council.
Chill Set (a youth night) @ Yollocalli
November 7th, 2014
OPEN GALLERIES! (Including Day of the Dead) DANCING with music from RVMIRO-funk music FOOD & DRINK! (Brought to you by La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant and Simone's) WORKSHOPS! (Busy Beaver Button Co.., Graffiti Institute, and more) VENDORS! (Yollocalli, Shenanigans, AngMir Designs, Karla Batres, Karlos Ramirez, JoeMama and more) ANIMATED GIF PHOTOBOOTH! (with to.be Camera) FREE RAFFLE (with prizes from Lou Malnati's, AMC Theatres, Chicago Bulls, Pawn Works, and more!)
