The Oscars and Chicago
Wed, Jan 28
|(Zoom) Morton Grove Public Library
Review Oscar's history as it relates to Hollywood and Chicago


Time and Location
Jan 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CST
(Zoom) Morton Grove Public Library
About
Join us for The Oscars and Chicago as we consider Hollywood's most prestigious awards and their unexpected connections to the Windy City.
We'll start this hour-long talk with a backstory of the Oscars, including why and how they were created. Then, we'll look at Chicago’s links to this Los Angeles-based event, focusing specifically on the statuette and a few industry game-changers from Chicago. Finally, we'll wrap up the program with a (virtual) tour of Chicago’s Grant Park, where a recent Best Picture nominee spent considerable time filming.
Dust off your black dress or tuxedo! The Oscars and Chicago is about to begin.
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