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Upcoming Talks

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

  • Private: Chicago and The Wizard of Oz
    Private: Chicago and The Wizard of Oz
    Nov 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CST
    Location is TBD
    Nov 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CST
    Location is TBD
    Discover Chicago's connections to 'The Wizard of Oz'
  • Chicago and The Wizard of Oz
    Chicago and The Wizard of Oz
    Nov 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CST
    Bridgeview Public Library, 7840 W 79th St, Bridgeview, IL 60455, USA
    Nov 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CST
    Bridgeview Public Library, 7840 W 79th St, Bridgeview, IL 60455, USA
    Discover Chicago's connections to 'The Wizard of Oz'
  • Private: Chicago, Christmas Movies, and Class
    Private: Chicago, Christmas Movies, and Class
    Dec 06, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
    Location is TBD
    Dec 06, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
    Location is TBD
    Learn about class stereotypes in three Chicago-based Christmas movies
  • Holiday Chaos: Behind the Scenes of "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation"
    Holiday Chaos: Behind the Scenes of "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation"
    Dec 09, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CST
    Green Hills Public Library, 10331 Interlochen Dr, Palos Hills, IL 60465, USA
    Dec 09, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CST
    Green Hills Public Library, 10331 Interlochen Dr, Palos Hills, IL 60465, USA
    Yule love it! Unwrap the holiday magic and dive into the world of the Griswold family
  • Black Movie History in Chicago: Cinematic Milestones and Sacred Grounds
    Black Movie History in Chicago: Cinematic Milestones and Sacred Grounds
    Feb 24, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CST
    Orland Park Public Library, 14921 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462, USA
    Feb 24, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CST
    Orland Park Public Library, 14921 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462, USA
    Explore Black film history in Chicago through select movies and sites that connect them
  • On the Run in Chicago: Behind the Scenes of The Fugitive
    On the Run in Chicago: Behind the Scenes of The Fugitive
    Mar 02, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CST
    Homer Township Public Library District, 14320 W 151st St, Homer Glen, IL 60491, USA
    Mar 02, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CST
    Homer Township Public Library District, 14320 W 151st St, Homer Glen, IL 60491, USA
    Uncover how "The Fugitive" blends TV history, cultural ritual, and Chicago’s architectural stage
  • Women and Early Cinema in Chicago: Untold Stories Behind the Silent Screen
    Women and Early Cinema in Chicago: Untold Stories Behind the Silent Screen
    Mar 05, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CST
    Naperville Public Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL 60564, USA
    Mar 05, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CST
    Naperville Public Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL 60564, USA
    Explore hidden stories of women who shaped early Chicago cinema, with HD footage of key locations where they lived and worked
  • Countdown to the Oscars: Illinois Winners, Scandalous Moments, and Oscar Bait
    Countdown to the Oscars: Illinois Winners, Scandalous Moments, and Oscar Bait
    Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT
    Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA
    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

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