Chicago History Museum special events educate, inspire, and surprise.

• In the K/Now: Debate Watch: Wednesday, October 15
• In the K/Now: Politics of Fashion: Thursday, November 6
• Fashion Chicago Style: Tuesday, December 2
  
  

In the K/Now

This monthly series explores contemporary issues that affect Chicagoans.

Debate Watch 2008

Thursday, Wednesday, October 15, 7:00-9:30 p.m.

This election year, it is always important to make your vote count, whether you are a regular voter or casting your ballot for the very first time. To help inform your important decision, hear a fascinating panel discussion with leading journalists and scholars on the upcoming presidential election. Then watch the televised McCain/Obama debates and the Biden/Palin vice presidential debate with Chicago Sun-Times journalist Laura Washington.

Cost:
$5 suggested donation

Debate Watch II, Domestic Policy
Wednesday, October 15
Laura Washington will be joined by Ben Calhoun, Chicago Public Radio political correspondent; Michael Mezey, professor of Political Science, DePaul University; and Wayne Steger, chair, Department of Political Science, DePaul University.
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The Politics of Fashion

Thursday, November 6, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Fur or faux? Eco-friendly or everyday? What kind of fashion statement do you make? Join journalist Laura Washington as she moderates a panel that will explore the growing relationship between political movements, ethics, and the clothes we wear everyday.

The Politics of Fashion is one of many programs associated with the exhibition Chic Chicago: Couture Treasures from the Chicago History Museum.

Cost:
Free

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Fashion Chicago Style

Tuesday, December 2, 7:00 p.m.

Join fashion industry icons for a discussion with African American style makers about their work and the Chicago fashion industry. Panelists include Barbara Bates, Barbara Samuels, Leigh Jones, and Reginald Thomas. Presented in partnership with The HistoryMakers, the nation's largest African American oral history archive.

This special event is one of many programs associated with the exhibition Chic Chicago: Couture Treasures from the Chicago History Museum.

Cost:
Free.

> Check back in early October to make a reservation for this event.

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In the K/Now is made possible in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities


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Refund Policy:
Refunds for a tour will be given in the form of tour credit which can be applied to another tour. Credit will be given with a minimum of two weeks notice prior to the day of the tour. No exceptions.

Sign Language Interpretation:
The Chicago History Museum is happy to offer sign language interpretation at any of its public programs. Please contact the Public Programs Manager, at least 48 hours prior to the day of the event in order to accommodate this request 312.642.4600