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Upcoming Talks

See where Kelli will be speaking next—online and in person.

  • Batman in Chicago: Filming Locations and the Art of Anarchy
    Batman in Chicago: Filming Locations and the Art of Anarchy
    Oct 05, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT
    Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA
    Oct 05, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT
    Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA
    Explore Chicago as Gotham, uncover location filming secrets, and learn how camera angles in "The Dark Knight" reveal chaos and power
  • Batman in Chicago: Filming Locations and the Art of Anarchy
    Batman in Chicago: Filming Locations and the Art of Anarchy
    Oct 06, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Bridgeview Public Library, 7840 W 79th St, Bridgeview, IL 60455, USA
    Oct 06, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Bridgeview Public Library, 7840 W 79th St, Bridgeview, IL 60455, USA
    Explore Chicago as Gotham, uncover location filming secrets, and learn how camera angles in "The Dark Knight" reveal chaos and power
  • Hollywood Bites: From Golden Age Glamour to Rom-Com Delights
    Hollywood Bites: From Golden Age Glamour to Rom-Com Delights
    Oct 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Bedford Park Public Library, 7816 W 65th Pl, Summit, IL 60501, USA
    Oct 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Bedford Park Public Library, 7816 W 65th Pl, Summit, IL 60501, USA
    Discover a Chicago restaurant booth frequented by classic movie stars, and analyze food in "When Harry Met Sally"
  • Horror Movies in Chicago: Child's Play and The Fury
    Horror Movies in Chicago: Child's Play and The Fury
    Oct 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Orland Park Public Library
    Oct 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Orland Park Public Library
    Delve into the backstories, productions, and locations of Chicago-based horror films "The Fury" and "Child's Play"
  • Film Noir: Hollywood's Darkest Timeline
    Film Noir: Hollywood's Darkest Timeline
    Oct 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA
    Oct 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA
    Uncover the gritty plots, seedy characters, and dangerous cities—counting Chicago!—that make up American film noir.
  • Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and the Trappings of Home
    Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and the Trappings of Home
    Nov 05, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Vernon Area Public Library District, Vernon Area Public Library District, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA
    Nov 05, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Vernon Area Public Library District, Vernon Area Public Library District, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA
    Visit (virtually) the 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' house in suburban Chicago, hear behind-the-scenes stories, and explore the movie's complex theme of home
  • From Ferris to the Frontlines: Chicago's Art Institute and Grant Park in the Movies
    From Ferris to the Frontlines: Chicago's Art Institute and Grant Park in the Movies
    Nov 09, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA
    Nov 09, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA
    From Ferris Bueller to political drama, see the Art Institute of Chicago and Grant Park through the lens of film
  • Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and the Trappings of Home
    Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and the Trappings of Home
    Nov 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Bridgeview Public Library, 7840 W 79th St, Bridgeview, IL 60455, USA
    Nov 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Bridgeview Public Library, 7840 W 79th St, Bridgeview, IL 60455, USA
    Visit (virtually) the 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' house in suburban Chicago, hear behind-the-scenes stories, and explore the movie's complex theme of home
  • Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and the Trappings of Home
    Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and the Trappings of Home
    Dec 01, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Eisenhower Public Library, 4613 N Oketo Ave, Harwood Heights, IL 60706, USA
    Dec 01, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Eisenhower Public Library, 4613 N Oketo Ave, Harwood Heights, IL 60706, USA
    Visit (virtually) the 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' house in suburban Chicago, hear behind-the-scenes stories, and explore the movie's complex theme of home
  • Festivus 101: A Celebration for the Rest of Us
    Festivus 101: A Celebration for the Rest of Us
    Dec 08, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Homer Township Public Library, 14320 W 151st St, Homer Glen, IL 60491, USA
    Dec 08, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Homer Township Public Library, 14320 W 151st St, Homer Glen, IL 60491, USA
    Celebrate Festivus with a fun, expert-led talk exploring its origins, "Seinfeld" debut, quirky rituals, and lasting pop culture appeal
  • Festivus 101: A Celebration for the Rest of Us
    Festivus 101: A Celebration for the Rest of Us
    Dec 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Bridgeview Public Library, 7840 W 79th St, Bridgeview, IL 60455, USA
    Dec 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Bridgeview Public Library, 7840 W 79th St, Bridgeview, IL 60455, USA
    Celebrate Festivus with a fun, expert-led talk exploring its origins, "Seinfeld" debut, quirky rituals, and lasting pop culture appeal

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