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Chicago Public Radio Presents
Chicago Public Radio’s live event series extends your WBEZ listening experience to nights on the town—come see what you’ve been hearing and celebrate Chicago! Beginning September 2009, and continuing through June 2010, a wholly unique live experience will be yours to enjoy. Each month promises to be different and something not to miss—with discounted tickets for Chicago Public Radio members.

Tour with WBEZ 91.5FM. At each event throughout the season get your Passport validated with a special stamp—at the end of the year, redeem your Passport for gifts and discounts. Collect 2, 4, 6, 8, or all 10! Download the complete list of prizes here. Passports are available throughout Chicago. Download a list of neighborhood locations here.

Upcoming Events
 
Saturday, December 12, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m.
Cannes Comes To Chicago

Filmspotting hosts and cinephiles Adam Kempenaar and Matty Robinson culminate their Golden Palm Marathon - discussing winners of the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival - with a one-night-only exclusive screening of 2008 Un Certain Regard selection, Afterschool, written and directed by Antonio Campos.

Sunday, January 17, 2010 @ doors open at 11:00 a.m.
The 2nd Annual Winter Block Party for Chicago’s Hip-Hop Arts

This day long event begins with a free “Winter Block Party,” celebrating Chicago’s hip-hop arts.  Then join us for a special evening event with hip-hop generation innovators and artists in the fields of Dance, Visual Art, Literature, Political Organizing, Journalism, and more.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 6:00 p.m., doors at 5:30 p.m.
So Many Ways to Tell a Story!

With words, songs, movements and sounds - there are so many ways to tell a story!  Help Oba William King, Justin Roberts, and Chicago’s Redmoon Theater write a magnificent story then sit back and listen as it’s performed live.   Hosted in collaboration with Chicago Children's Museum, it's our first event specifically for families!

Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., evening event at 7:30 p.m.
Third Coast Filmless Festival

Join us for the Third Coast Filmless Festival, a celebration of storytelling, sound and the art of listening. Join other radio fans "in the dark" for unforgettable audio documentaries and to hear from some of the most innovative producers working in radio today.

Saturday, April 17, 2010 @ NOON – 6:00 p.m.
Global Activism Expo 2010

Our third annual Global Activism Expo is a celebration not-to-miss. Over 100 Chicago-area global activists, all featured guests of Worldview’s Global Activism Series, come together to share about their work.

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