Looking to get out into the community this week?
From a lecture on Puccini's opera to a local short film, there's plenty to do when it comes to community and cultural events coming up in Chicago this week. Read on for a rundown.
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The Arduous Creation and Final Triumph of Puccini's La bohème
If you’re a fan of opera, join this lecture with Professor Gabriele Dotto at the Italian Cultural Institute. Find out about the labor of love that went into La bohème, including its critical response and its enduring popularity. This talk coincides with the this month's Lyric Opera's production of La bohème.
When: Thursday, Jan. 17, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Italian Cultural Institute, 500 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1450
Price: Free
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The Enduring Power of Moby-Dick
If you're a literary fan, help the Newberry Library kick off its Moby-Dick Read-a-Thon this Saturday. Nathaniel Philbrick, author of "Why Read Moby-Dick?," delivers a keynote address exploring the staying power of Melville's masterpiece as well as a look at the literary giant's career.
When: Saturday, Jan. 19, 11 a.m.-noon
Where: Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton St.
Price: Free
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Screening and Discussion of Selections from Free Spirit Media
If you're a fan of independent films, come out to the Chicago Cultural Center for screenings of two films. "Fuzzy Legs," written and directed by Amber Eswani and shot at DePaul's Cinespace, captures adolescent angst but from the perspective of a Pakistani-American girl. The other film, "Ahimsa," documents the travels of five young Peace Builders in India. Stay for a panel discussion after the films.
When: Saturday, Jan. 19, 2-4 p.m.
Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.
Price: Free
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