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Upcoming Talks See where Kelli will be speaking next—online and in person. Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Countdown to the Oscars: Illinois Winners, Scandalous Moments, and Oscar Bait / Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Register Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Celebrate Illinois' Oscar winners, scandalous moments, and "Oscar bait" as you countdown to this year's Academy Awards Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Private: On the Run in Chicago: Behind the Scenes of The Fugitive / Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Learn more Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Uncover how "The Fugitive" blends TV history, cultural ritual, and Chicago’s architectural stage Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Women and Early Cinema in Chicago: Untold Stories Behind the Silent Screen / Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Register Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Explore hidden stories of women who shaped early Chicago cinema, with HD footage of key locations where they lived and worked Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Private: Chicago and The Wizard of Oz / Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Learn more Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Discover Chicago's many connections to the classic children's story "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" Registration links to dates in the far future may not yet be available. Check back, or subscribe to be notified . Host This Crowd Favorite! No Soup for You! The Role of Food in "Seinfeld" Learn how the TV series "Seinfeld" uses food to define characters, shape dialogue, and reveal (often wacky) American social norms Learn More View All Talks

Upcoming Talks See where Kelli will be speaking next—online and in person. Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Countdown to the Oscars: Illinois Winners, Scandalous Moments, and Oscar Bait / Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Register Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Celebrate Illinois' Oscar winners, scandalous moments, and "Oscar bait" as you countdown to this year's Academy Awards Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Private: On the Run in Chicago: Behind the Scenes of The Fugitive / Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Learn more Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Uncover how "The Fugitive" blends TV history, cultural ritual, and Chicago’s architectural stage Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Women and Early Cinema in Chicago: Untold Stories Behind the Silent Screen / Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Register Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Explore hidden stories of women who shaped early Chicago cinema, with HD footage of key locations where they lived and worked Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Private: Chicago and The Wizard of Oz / Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Learn more Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Discover Chicago's many connections to the classic children's story "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" Registration links to dates in the far future may not yet be available. Check back, or subscribe to be notified . Host This Crowd Favorite! Chicago Movies in Winter Explore snowy Chicago movie locations featured in "Groundhog Day," "The Breakfast Club," and more Learn More View All Talks

Upcoming Talks See where Kelli will be speaking next—online and in person. Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Countdown to the Oscars: Illinois Winners, Scandalous Moments, and Oscar Bait / Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Register Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Celebrate Illinois' Oscar winners, scandalous moments, and "Oscar bait" as you countdown to this year's Academy Awards Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Private: On the Run in Chicago: Behind the Scenes of The Fugitive / Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Learn more Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Uncover how "The Fugitive" blends TV history, cultural ritual, and Chicago’s architectural stage Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Women and Early Cinema in Chicago: Untold Stories Behind the Silent Screen / Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Register Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Explore hidden stories of women who shaped early Chicago cinema, with HD footage of key locations where they lived and worked Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Private: Chicago and The Wizard of Oz / Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Learn more Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Discover Chicago's many connections to the classic children's story "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" Registration links to dates in the far future may not yet be available. Check back, or subscribe to be notified . Host This Crowd Favorite! Art of Ferris Bueller Art of Ferris Bueller is not currently available for booking. Learn More View All Talks

Upcoming Talks See where Kelli will be speaking next—online and in person. Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Countdown to the Oscars: Illinois Winners, Scandalous Moments, and Oscar Bait / Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Register Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Celebrate Illinois' Oscar winners, scandalous moments, and "Oscar bait" as you countdown to this year's Academy Awards Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Private: On the Run in Chicago: Behind the Scenes of The Fugitive / Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Learn more Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Uncover how "The Fugitive" blends TV history, cultural ritual, and Chicago’s architectural stage Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Women and Early Cinema in Chicago: Untold Stories Behind the Silent Screen / Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Register Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Explore hidden stories of women who shaped early Chicago cinema, with HD footage of key locations where they lived and worked Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Private: Chicago and The Wizard of Oz / Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Learn more Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Discover Chicago's many connections to the classic children's story "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" Registration links to dates in the far future may not yet be available. Check back, or subscribe to be notified . Host This Crowd Favorite! Why Is Movie Sound So Powerful? Analyze the relationship between sound and image Learn More View All Talks

Upcoming Talks See where Kelli will be speaking next—online and in person. Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Countdown to the Oscars: Illinois Winners, Scandalous Moments, and Oscar Bait / Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Register Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Celebrate Illinois' Oscar winners, scandalous moments, and "Oscar bait" as you countdown to this year's Academy Awards Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Private: On the Run in Chicago: Behind the Scenes of The Fugitive / Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Learn more Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Uncover how "The Fugitive" blends TV history, cultural ritual, and Chicago’s architectural stage Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Women and Early Cinema in Chicago: Untold Stories Behind the Silent Screen / Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Register Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Explore hidden stories of women who shaped early Chicago cinema, with HD footage of key locations where they lived and worked Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Private: Chicago and The Wizard of Oz / Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Learn more Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Discover Chicago's many connections to the classic children's story "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" Registration links to dates in the far future may not yet be available. Check back, or subscribe to be notified . Host This Crowd Favorite! Comedy in Chicago: The Marx Brothers and Bob Newhart Learn about the Chicago connections of a few giants of American comedy Learn More View All Talks

Upcoming Talks See where Kelli will be speaking next—online and in person. Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Countdown to the Oscars: Illinois Winners, Scandalous Moments, and Oscar Bait / Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Register Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Celebrate Illinois' Oscar winners, scandalous moments, and "Oscar bait" as you countdown to this year's Academy Awards Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Private: On the Run in Chicago: Behind the Scenes of The Fugitive / Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Learn more Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Uncover how "The Fugitive" blends TV history, cultural ritual, and Chicago’s architectural stage Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Women and Early Cinema in Chicago: Untold Stories Behind the Silent Screen / Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Register Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Explore hidden stories of women who shaped early Chicago cinema, with HD footage of key locations where they lived and worked Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Private: Chicago and The Wizard of Oz / Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Learn more Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Discover Chicago's many connections to the classic children's story "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" Registration links to dates in the far future may not yet be available. Check back, or subscribe to be notified . Host This Crowd Favorite! Chicago's World's Fairs and the Movies Discover how Chicago helped advance film and create movie stars Learn More View All Talks

Meet Kelli Marshall, PhD, a public speaker, tour guide, and educator who helps visitors and residents discover Chicago through the movies. Meet Kelli KELLI MARSHALL is a public speaker, educator, tour guide, and small business owner who helps visitors and residents discover Chicago through film. Before starting Chicago Movie Tours , Kelli spent more than a decade as a professor of film and media studies. With hundreds of lectures, presentations, and invited talks under her belt, Kelli has honed her ability to present complex material in an engaging, straightforward manner. This skill—combined with memorable stories, humor, relaxed participation opportunities, and plenty of visual and aural aids—has earned Kelli several teaching awards and positive reviews . Kelli’s writings on film and television have been featured in books, peer-reviewed journals, and the popular press. Her expertise has also been highlighted on podcasts, local TV, and international radio programs, covering such topics as The Wizard of Oz , Singin’ in the Rain , Ferris Bueller’s Day Off , and Seinfeld . For fun, Kelli runs and walks local races, renovates her Chicago bungalow (c. 1924), wrangles her two rescue pups, and curates a Gene Kelly fansite. Kelli holds a Ph.D. in Humanities, an M.A. in English, and a B.A. in English with minors in history and French.

Upcoming Talks See where Kelli will be speaking next—online and in person. Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Countdown to the Oscars: Illinois Winners, Scandalous Moments, and Oscar Bait / Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Register Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Celebrate Illinois' Oscar winners, scandalous moments, and "Oscar bait" as you countdown to this year's Academy Awards Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Private: On the Run in Chicago: Behind the Scenes of The Fugitive / Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Learn more Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Uncover how "The Fugitive" blends TV history, cultural ritual, and Chicago’s architectural stage Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Women and Early Cinema in Chicago: Untold Stories Behind the Silent Screen / Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Register Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Explore hidden stories of women who shaped early Chicago cinema, with HD footage of key locations where they lived and worked Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Private: Chicago and The Wizard of Oz / Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Learn more Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Discover Chicago's many connections to the classic children's story "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" Registration links to dates in the far future may not yet be available. Check back, or subscribe to be notified . Host This Crowd Favorite! School’s Out for Summer! Child Actors and Chicago’s Studio Teachers Trace how studio teachers have taught and protected child actors from 1930s Hollywood to the Chicago sets of "A Raisin in the Sun" and "Home Alone" Learn More View All Talks

Upcoming Talks See where Kelli will be speaking next—online and in person. Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Countdown to the Oscars: Illinois Winners, Scandalous Moments, and Oscar Bait / Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Register Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Celebrate Illinois' Oscar winners, scandalous moments, and "Oscar bait" as you countdown to this year's Academy Awards Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Private: On the Run in Chicago: Behind the Scenes of The Fugitive / Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Learn more Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Uncover how "The Fugitive" blends TV history, cultural ritual, and Chicago’s architectural stage Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Women and Early Cinema in Chicago: Untold Stories Behind the Silent Screen / Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Register Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Explore hidden stories of women who shaped early Chicago cinema, with HD footage of key locations where they lived and worked Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Private: Chicago and The Wizard of Oz / Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Learn more Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Discover Chicago's many connections to the classic children's story "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" Registration links to dates in the far future may not yet be available. Check back, or subscribe to be notified . Host This Crowd Favorite! From Ferris to the Frontlines: Chicago's Art Institute and Grant Park in the Movies From Ferris Bueller to political drama, see the Art Institute of Chicago and Grant Park through the lens of film Learn More View All Talks

Upcoming Talks See where Kelli will be speaking next—online and in person. Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Countdown to the Oscars: Illinois Winners, Scandalous Moments, and Oscar Bait / Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Register Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Celebrate Illinois' Oscar winners, scandalous moments, and "Oscar bait" as you countdown to this year's Academy Awards Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Private: On the Run in Chicago: Behind the Scenes of The Fugitive / Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Learn more Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Uncover how "The Fugitive" blends TV history, cultural ritual, and Chicago’s architectural stage Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Women and Early Cinema in Chicago: Untold Stories Behind the Silent Screen / Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Register Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Explore hidden stories of women who shaped early Chicago cinema, with HD footage of key locations where they lived and worked Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Private: Chicago and The Wizard of Oz / Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Learn more Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Discover Chicago's many connections to the classic children's story "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" Registration links to dates in the far future may not yet be available. Check back, or subscribe to be notified . Host This Crowd Favorite! Gender in Hollywood: Men Explore four typical depictions of men in Hollywood film Learn More View All Talks

Upcoming Talks See where Kelli will be speaking next—online and in person. Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Countdown to the Oscars: Illinois Winners, Scandalous Moments, and Oscar Bait / Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Register Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Celebrate Illinois' Oscar winners, scandalous moments, and "Oscar bait" as you countdown to this year's Academy Awards Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Private: On the Run in Chicago: Behind the Scenes of The Fugitive / Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Learn more Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Uncover how "The Fugitive" blends TV history, cultural ritual, and Chicago’s architectural stage Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Women and Early Cinema in Chicago: Untold Stories Behind the Silent Screen / Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Register Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Explore hidden stories of women who shaped early Chicago cinema, with HD footage of key locations where they lived and worked Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Private: Chicago and The Wizard of Oz / Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Learn more Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Discover Chicago's many connections to the classic children's story "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" Registration links to dates in the far future may not yet be available. Check back, or subscribe to be notified . Host This Crowd Favorite! Chicago, Movies, and the 1918 Pandemic Learn about three Chicago movie theaters that survived the 1918 flu pandemic Learn More View All Talks

Upcoming Talks See where Kelli will be speaking next—online and in person. Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Countdown to the Oscars: Illinois Winners, Scandalous Moments, and Oscar Bait / Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Register Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Celebrate Illinois' Oscar winners, scandalous moments, and "Oscar bait" as you countdown to this year's Academy Awards Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Private: On the Run in Chicago: Behind the Scenes of The Fugitive / Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Learn more Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Uncover how "The Fugitive" blends TV history, cultural ritual, and Chicago’s architectural stage Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Women and Early Cinema in Chicago: Untold Stories Behind the Silent Screen / Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Register Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Explore hidden stories of women who shaped early Chicago cinema, with HD footage of key locations where they lived and worked Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Private: Chicago and The Wizard of Oz / Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Learn more Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Discover Chicago's many connections to the classic children's story "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" Registration links to dates in the far future may not yet be available. Check back, or subscribe to be notified . Host This Crowd Favorite! Movie Makeup and Toupees in 1920s Chicago Explore makeup from cinema's earliest days to the present, including 1920s Chicago’s famed toupee maker and his Hollywood-inspired creations Learn More View All Talks