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Events for 2011 All listed events are sponsored or co-sponsored by the Pullman State Historic Site. Due to construction in 2011 at the Hotel Florence, many events will be held at alternate locations. Please carefully note where events are scheduled to take place. Additional information is available at www.pullman-museum.org or from sleepingcars@sbcglobal.net or call 773-660-2341. October 1st - "Civil Rights in Chicago-Robert Lucas and the March in Cicero, IL"2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Pullman State Historic Site and the Bronzeville Historical Society host the Chicago Film Archives and this never before-seen original film footage in collaboration with South Side Projections. Also showing: BHS digital film featuring Mr. Lucas in 1999. Mr. Lucas will be the keynote speaker and attending will be participants of the March in Cicero. A Meet and Mingle with refreshments is planned by the Near North Society. Free event at the Pullman Factory Site. October 2nd - 4th Annual Pullman Companion Animal Blessing
2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sponsored and hosted by the Pullman State Historic Site, this special event will take place on the grounds of the Pullman Factory Site and will include a pet parade, informational booths and more and, of course, a special blessing of our companion animals. Free Event! For information: 773-660-2341. October 8th & 9th - Pullman House Tour Weekend
Pullman House Tour Weekend at the Pullman State Historic Site 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Pullman Factory site will be open during this House Tour Weekend. Join us for tours, exhibits, food and fun! Visit the 2011 South of the Loop art show and sale which is a Chicago Artist Month event. Visit the Pullman Urban Gardeners and Beekeepers, the Historic Pullman Garden Club Boutique, our Garden Cafe or take a nature walk and enjoy our peaceful bird sanctuary. Free event. 11057 S. Cottage Grove Avenue. Free Parking available. Information: 773-660-2341.
October 30th - Dia de los Muertos Altar WalkFeatured Program of Chicago Artists Month!
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Join us for our 2nd Annual Altar Walk through the south Historic Pullman District. Our Day of the Dead event will showcase the personal altars of local residents/artists in their homes, ending with a special reception in one of the Executive Houses. Sponsored by the Historic Pullman Garden Club and the Pullman State Historic Site. Advance tickets $12.00, $15.00 at the door. For tickets or more information: 773-660-2341. Proceeds will go towards the purchase of historic lighting fixtures for the Hotel Florence. October 22, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. -"The Last Pullman Car" Film Screening at the Pullman State Historic Site
The South Side Projections and the Bronzeville /Black Chicagoan Historical Society are proud to present this award-winning movie by Kartemquin Films. "In 1981 Pullman workers found themselves in the midst of a fight not only for their jobs but the future of the American rail car industry. One hundred years of government, union and corporate policies are traced in this engaging story." Free event with film showing at 4 pm followed by discussion. Factory site at 11057 S. Cottage Grove Avenue. Free parking. Information at sherry@bronzevillehistoricalsociety.com. October 23 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. -"Pullman: From Historic Landmark to Contemporary Art Community"
Join us at the Pullman Factory site for an overview of efforts to transform our landmark factory buildings and residences into artist studios, live-work spaces, galleries, cafes and more. We'll be sharing the preliminary results of our ArtSpace Toolkit feasibility study, along with a sampling a various artist initiatives underway. Free event, part of Chicago Artist Month. Factory Site at 11057 S. Cottage Grove Avenue. Free parking. Infomation at 773-660-2341.
October 30 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. -Dia de los Muertos Altar Walk Featured Program of Chicago Artist Month! Join us for our 2nd Annual Dia de los Muertos Altar Walk through the south Historic Pullman District. Our Day of the Dead event will showcase the personal altars of local residents/artists in their own homes with a special reception at the end of the walk in one of the Executive Houses. Sponsored by the Historic Pullman Garden Club and the Pullman State Historic Site. Advance tickets are $12, $15 at the door. For information: 773-660-2341, sleepingcars@sbcglobal.net or http://www.chicagoartistmonth.org.
Other events to be announced as scheduled.
The Pullman State Historic Site
11111 S. Forrestville AvenueChicago, IL 60628
773.660.2341 http://www.pullman-museum.org/
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