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Upcoming Talks

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

  • Private: On the Run in Chicago: Behind the Scenes of The Fugitive
    Private: On the Run in Chicago: Behind the Scenes of The Fugitive
    Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
    Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA
    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
  • 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 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT
    Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA
    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
  • Private: Chicago and The Wizard of Oz
    Private: Chicago and The Wizard of Oz
    Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT
    Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA
    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"

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Mardi Gras and Movies in the Midwest

Explore the history of Mardi Gras and its onscreen depictions, including some from Chicago film companies

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