Today A Reader, Tomorrow A Leader
Monday, January 18, 2021
12:30-4 p.m.
Via Zoom
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AmeriCorps Project YES!, a program of the Northwestern Settlement House, connects caring adults with youth in the West Town community through mentorship, including educational, service, artistic, and recreational activities, to support academic achievement. Its 14th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Literacy Fair will be held on Monday, January 18,…
Chicago Writers Association’s Book of the Year Awards
Saturday, January 16, 2021
7-8:30 p.m.
The Chicago Writers Association presents its annual Book of the Year Awards in a virtual ceremony Saturday, January 16, starting at seven p.m. Elizabeth Wetmore (Valentine, Traditional Fiction), Katey Schultz (Still Come Home, Indie Fiction), Jaqueline Saper (From Miniskirt to Hijab, Traditional Nonfiction), and Mary Lang Sollinger (From…
CLHOF 2020 Online Auction Fundraiser
Thursday, December 10, 2020
7 p.m.
Via Zoom Webinar
January 10, 2020
The Chicago Literary Hall of Fame's major 2020 fundraiser features three live auctions, readings by Carlos Cumpian, Haki Madhubuti, and Toya Wolfe, and even some literary trivia. Auctioneers Brian Hieggelke and Elizabeth Gomez will entertain you as the bidding for original artwork, a vacation package, and a unique virtual cooking experience…
Chicago Fall (2020) Fit/Lit
September 15-December 1, 2020
https://discord.com/channels/720153745152802838/721887602361368668
Chicago Literary Hall of Fame Fit/Lit returns for the fall and early winter, and the new session is open to all ages. After a successful inaugural session (and requests from the adults to be included) we decided to expand the program. What It Is: A community of Chicago book lovers reading Chicago literature and plotting excursions based upon local…
Chicago Fit/Lit Challenge
Monday, July 13 through Monday, Aug. 17
1 p.m.
Zoom Meeting Room and Discord Channel.
In this Summer of Covid, we find ourselves struggling to maintain a healthy body and mind while also entertaining ourselves. Parents, especially, want to engage their children with activities outside the television screen. Our new online summer program, Chicago Fit/Lit combines physical fitness (walking or biking), reading (Chicago books) and…
An Off-White Christmas at 19th Century Club
Monday, December 16, 2019
Noon-2:30 p.m.
The Nineteenth Century Club
178 Forest Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60301
A staged reading of CLHOF founder Don Evans's story "Bah!" will be featured at the Nineteenth Century Club's regular Monday enrichment series. "Bah!" is one of 12 stories in his short story collection, An Off-Whte Christmas, which was just released as an audio and e-book. Kevin Theis, Savanna Rae, and Bryan Wakefield, all affilated with the…
CLHOF Appreciation Party: Board Members, Volunteers, Partners and Friends
Saturday, December 14, 2019
7-10 p.m.
Invitation Only
Venue TBA
A party to show our gratitude for all the support we've received throughout the year, from volunteers, to partners, to board members, to authors and scholars. There will be food, drink, and a plenty of conversation. At the party, we'll recap our 2019 accomplishments and unveil our 2020 calendar.
Great Chicago Books Club: Renée Rosen
Saturday, November 16, 2019
6:30-9 p.m.
Private Home
TBA
Our Great Chicago Books Club on Sunday, Sept. 29, will feature Renée Rosen's Windy City Blues the author’s historical novel exploring Chicago’s legendary Chess Records. The event will be held in a private Evanston home; we'll provide the location if you inquire or register. The first half of the evening is a cocktail…
2019 Chicago Literary Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Thursday, October 24, 2019
6-9 p.m.
Cliff Dwellers
200 S. Michigan Ave.
Penthouse (22nd Floor)
Chicago, IL 60604
The Chicago Literary Hall of Fame will induct its newest class of three writers on Thursday, Oct. 24 at Cliff-Dwellers, this event will be held at Cliff Dwellers. Though this is a private club, the event is open to the public. Reservations are required. Cost of dinner is $35; to reserve a seat for the program only…
Fuller Award: Sterling Plumpp
Thursday, September 19, 2019
7-9 p.m.
Poetry Foundation
61 W. Superior Street
Chicago, IL
Free; registration recommended.
Sterling Plumpp will receive the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame’s Fuller Award for lifetime achievement at a ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Poetry Foundation. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is highly recommended. On hand to pay tribute will be a distinguished lineup of speakers and performers, including…
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