Tom Torluemke is a well-known, Chicago-area artist who has often involved himself in educational projects and a variety of public art practices. Primarily, though, he paints and works on paper in collage and watercolor, as well as creating some site-specific installations. For this exhibition, Torluemke pursues his gallery work by showing mainly figurative and semi-abstract collages and watercolors with socio-political content guided by autobiographical experiences.
Chicago Human Rhythm Project Rhythm World From:
June 27 2009
To: July 31 2009
Catch the undeniable cool of American tap and percussive dance when CHRP brings two exciting programs to the MCA as part of its 19th annual summer festival of performances, classes, and workshops.
TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN From:
June 24 2009
To: August 31 2009
In the highly-anticipated Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) again joins with the Autobots® against their sworn enemies, the Decepticons®. Michael Bay directs from a screenplay by Ehren Kruger & Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman.
Brotherly Love From:
June 18 2009
To: August 09 2009
"PILL HILL"
Written by SAMUEL L. KELLY
Directed by AARON TODD DOUGLAS
Over a ten-year span, a group of men who were employed in a Chicago steel mill find the bonds of their friendship severely tested as they witness their love and camaraderie escape them as they vehemently pursue what they think is the American Dream.
Children’s Penny Cinema: “Little Bill: Me and My Family” From:
June 18 2009
To: August 18 2009
The animated pre-school series, which follows life through the eyes of the title character as he discovers the world, is produced by Nickelodeon and based on the series of books by Bill Cosby, who provides voice work for the series. Includes four episodes, “Are we There Yet?”, “Super Family Fun Land,” “Neighborhood Park,” and “Magic Quilt.”
(50 minutes)
Tracing the Civil Rights Movement 1848 to 1968 From:
June 18 2009
To: September 30 2009
When we think of civil rights in America, one often conjures up images of the modern civil rights movement starting the with the outcome of the 1954 Supreme Court case of Brown v. Board of Education, Topeka, Kansas et.,al., which set legal precedent to end racial segregation in public schools through the Civil Rights Act of 1968, also known as the Fair Housing Act, signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson.
Sue From:
June 17 2009
To: December 31 2009
On May 17, 2000 The Field Museum unveiled Sue, the largest, most complete, and best preserved T. rex fossil yet discovered.
The skeleton on display is the real thing. Not a plastic model or a plaster cast. Not a patchwork or composite of bones from different specimens.
Sue stands 13 feet high at the hips and 42 feet long from head to tail. One of the only pieces of Sue that is not mounted is her 5-foot-long skull, which is too heavy to be placed on the steel armature that holds together her more than 200 fossilized bones. In its place, the Museum has installed a cast replica. Sue’s real skull is on display in an exhibit on the second-floor balcony overlooking Stanley Field Hall. Here, visitors can get an up-close view of Sue’s massive head, as well as some insight into the mounting process and the story of how Sue ended up at The Field Museum. In addition, visitors can view animated CT scans of the skull and touch a variety of casts of Sue’s bones, including a rib, forelimb and tooth.
Road to Freedom: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement 1956-1968 From:
June 17 2009
To: September 07 2009
Revisit the defining moments in American history when our great nation was caught in one of the most tumultuous social struggles of our time. More than 150 iconic black-and-white photographs depict the great leaders of the Civil Rights Movement, as well as the multitude of activists and students who took to the streets in the pursuit of freedom and equality during the 1950s and 60s. Taken by artists, photojournalists, and amateurs alike, such gripping photos played a crucial role in shaping public opinion and spurred a revolution that changed a nation. Re-discover the vision and tenacity of these dedicated and gifted Civil Rights pioneers – from both sides of the camera –on display at The Field Museum
Water From:
June 17 2009
To: September 20 2009
Discover the importance of Earth’s most vital and fleeting resource. Examine how living things adapt to extremes of wet and dry environments, and learn how human behavior alters precious aquatic ecosystems. Become inspired by conservation efforts from around the world and discover what you and your family can do to protect and conserve our planet’s water. Through hands-on activities, immersive dioramas, artifacts, and multi-media, this exhibition presents life’s essential element that unites us, surrounds us, and challenges us, now on display at The Field Museum.
Real Pirates From:
June 17 2009
To: October 25 2009
Experience the classical age of piracy come to life at The Field Museum in the exhibition Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship. You'll discover the perils and privileges of pirate life as you explore more than 200 artifacts recovered from the wreck of the Whydah—the first fully authenticated pirate ship ever to be discovered in U.S. waters.
Harry Potter: The Exhibition From:
June 12 2009
To: September 27 2009
Enjoy a first-hand look inside the famous wizard’s magical world in Harry Potter™: The Exhibition.
This world-premiere exhibit is your chance to experience the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic artifacts from the Harry Potter films, displayed in settings inspired by the film sets.
Tickets: Entry Times Through 8:00 pm Daily! Harry Potter:
The Exhibition requires a timed-entry ticket, either during Museum hours or exhibit-only evening hours (entry times from 3:30 pm - 8:00 pm).
Advance tickets are strongly recommended. Before your visit, please read these tips and guidelines regarding photography, the store and more.
Mysteries of the Great Lakes From:
June 12 2009
To: October 08 2009
Mysteries of the Great Lakes will take you on a dramatic journey through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.
It takes a drop of water nearly 400 years to travel from the headwaters of Lake Superior to the edge of Lake Ontario. Along the way, the water passes by towering cliffs dotted with early Native American pictographs, caribou and moose grazing on the shores, over giant prehistoric sturgeon lurking among thousands of shipwrecks and past nearly 40 million people who live along the more than 10,000 miles of coastline
Tickets: This exhibit requires an additional ticket with a specified entry time.
Showtimes:
Monday - Saturday 10:00, 11:40, 1:20, 3:00
Sundays: 11:40, 1:20, 3:00
Wild Ocean From:
June 12 2009
To: October 22 2009
Wild Ocean is an explosive, symphonic giant screen film about man and nature that captures one of the world’s greatest spectacles. Each year a massive feeding frenzy takes place in the oceans of South Africa as billions of fish migrate up the KwaZulu-Natal Wild Coast. Breaching whales, frenzied sharks, herding dolphins, and diving gannets compete in an epic underwater struggle for survival.
Tickets: This exhibit requires an additional ticket with a specified entry time.
Showtimes Monday - Saturday 10:50, 12:30, 2:10, 3:50
Sundays: 12:30, 2:10, 3:50
Steve McQueen: Girls, Tricky From:
June 12 2009
To: August 02 2009
Overview:
The new Modern Wing offers the museum’s first state-of-the-art gallery dedicated solely to the exhibition of works in film, video, and new media. Generously supported by leading Chicago collectors Donna and Howard Stone, this gallery is located on the Modern Wing’s first floor adjacent to the photography gallery. The first year of programming highlights four recent acquisitions that have yet to be displayed at the Art Institute.
In Twombly’s art, site is intrinsically linked to content. An inveterate traveler, Twombly has always been acutely alert to locales and cultures other than his own. Since his student travels in Europe and North Africa, his sensitivity to site has provided an essential creative impetus.
R. Buckminster Fuller (1895-1983) was one of the greatest American thinkers of the 20th century -- and a visionary for the 21st. Buckminster Fuller: Starting with the Universe is the first major US exhibition of Fuller's work in 35 years and a testament to his fascinating mix of utopian vision and organic pragmatism. A combination of models, sketches, and other artifacts -- many on view for the first time -- represent six decades of the artist's integrated approach to housing, transportation, communication, and cartography.
Take your time: Olafur Eliasson From:
June 11 2009
To: September 13 2009
Take your time: Olafur Eliasson is the first comprehensive survey in the United States of works by Olafur Eliasson, whose immersive environments, sculptures, and photographs elegantly recreate the extremes of landscape and atmosphere in his native Scandinavia. Drawn from collections worldwide, the presentation spans over fifteen years of Eliasson's career. His constructions, at once eccentric and highly geometric, use multicolored washes, focused projections of light, mirrors, and natural elements such as water, stone, and moss to shift the viewer's perception of place and self, foregrounding the sensory experience of each work. By transforming the gallery into a hybrid space of nature and culture, Eliasson prompts an intense engagement with the world and offers a fresh consideration of everyday life.
PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES From:
June 04 2009
To: August 02 2009
PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES is a toe-tapping, totally entertaining musical tribute to life along the open road. The pump boys, played by Shaun Whitley, Jesse Kazemek, Alan Bukowiecki, and Brian Burke, sell high octane fuel on North Carolina's Highway 57. The sassy dinettes, played by Tammy Mader and Liza Jaine, run the ever popular Double Cupp diner next door. Between changing tires and baking pies, the gang performs a rousing, down-home mix of country western, rock 'n' roll and blue grass in this charming tale of friendship, romance and life's simple pleasures.
The performance schedule is as follows:
Wednesdays at 1:30 pm ($29.00)
Thursdays at 1:30 pm ($29.00) and 8:00 pm ($33.00)
Fridays at 8:30 pm ($35.00)
Saturdays at 5:00 pm ($35.00) and 8:30 pm ($35.00)
Sundays at 2:00 pm ($35.00) and 6:00 pm ($33.00) Dinner theater packages range from $43.75 to $56.00 depending on the day of the week
THE K OF D: AN URBAN LEGEND From:
June 04 2009
To: July 12 2009
An entire small town in western Ohio is vividly brought to life in this riveting fable. After a reckless driver kills her twin brother, Charlotte McGraw becomes a supernatural wonder to others when it appears she has received an eerie power from his dying kiss. A poignant summertime ghost story, this quirky and touching play offers the unexpected perspective of a child on the big questions of life, death and redemption.
The schedule is Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm, and Sundays at 3:00 pm
Tickets range in price from $20.00 - $25.00
