Downtown Chicago, 2008
June 13 - 16, 2008 | June 27 - 30, 2008 | August 28 - 31, 2008
A Sampling of Chicago’s Cultural and Ethnic Diversity
(Program #13050)
This weekend adventure in the "Windy City" will give you a taste of its historical, architectural, cultural, and culinary highlights. The June 27 - 30 session will feature docent-led visits to three ethnic neighborhoods to immerse you in the history and culture of the city’s distinctive ethnic communities. The August 29 - 31 session will include an evening of performances at the annual Chicago Jazz Festival.
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Thank you for making both June programs a huge success!
September 12 - 15, 2008
Walk Chicago
(Program #15336)
Experience Chicago up close and personal by "walking the city" – tour its neighborhoods, landmarks, parks, public spaces, and cultural venues. Along with on-foot exploration, this program will illuminate this great cosmopolitan city via public transportation and water travel.
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December 5 - 8, 2008
Holiday Sights and Sounds in the Windy City (Program #15573)
Dressed up in their holiday best, the Windy City’s buildings, storefronts, museums, and streets are a festive wonderland. Discover the Loop and city highlights on a Chicago Trolley ride before experiencing Chicago’s yuletide delights.
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Urbana-Champaign,
2008
July 6 - 12, 2008
Choral Singing Workshop and the World of Musical Theatre
(Program #12344)
Polish your vocal technique and expand your love of singing. Perform at a Friday public concert. Between rehearsals, participants will have the opportunity to attend two musical study courses. One will explore the magical musical genius of Frank Loesser, the great composer-lyricist of "Guys and Dolls", "The Most Happy Fella", and "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" to name just a few. (read more...)
April 22-26, 2009
Roger Ebert's Overlooked Film Festival
(Program #1437)
Interact with a variety of film professionals at the 11th annual Ebertfest Film Festival held at Champaign's historic Virginia Theater. Participants attend morning academic panel discussions as well as view 12 to 13 films, each hand-picked by Roger Ebert and Festival staff. Panel discussions with audience participation after each film.
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May 2009 (Dates to be determined)
Current Domestic and International Issues Facing Our Nation
(Program #1438)
Interact with University faculty for an in-depth exploration of issues facing our nation and the world. Whether you are liberal or conservative or somewhere in between, you will come away from this investigation of timely topics with a greater understanding of what it means to live in our ever-shrinking global society.
(more information coming in Fall 2008)
Allerton Retreat Center,
2008
November 6 - 8, 2008
For the Love of Chocolate
(Program #15471)
Spend a weekend studying chocolate with local chocolate experts and a professional nutritionist at Allerton Park in the luxury surroundings of a 100-year-old Georgian-style mansion. Through interactive presentations you’ll explore chocolate’s every aspect, from its history and manufacture to health benefits.
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