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Collin Canright
Feb 13, 2025
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We attended the Chicago premiere of a play that recreates the 1965 debate at Cambridge Union and broadcast by the BBC.
Presented by Timeline Theatre through March 1st:
https://timelinetheatre.com/2024-2025-season/
Collin Canright
The Canright Calendar is a weekly email of networking events in Chicago. View all of our events here. Sign up for the list here. If you have any other suggestions you’d like us to consider, send them to Alexandra at alexandra@canrightcommunications.com.
WEEK OF 02-12-2025
| Explore the intersection of film, technology, and entrepreneurship at these upcoming Chicago events. Chicago at a Crossroads will examine the economic impact of Illinois’ thriving film industry, while AI + IQ brings together experts to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. Plus, Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges will focus on advancing opportunities for women entrepreneurs by fostering collaboration and investment. Don’t miss these insightful discussions with industry leaders. Chicago at a Crossroads: Lights, Camera, Economic Impact – The Role of Illinois’ Film Industry Chicago Chamber of Commerce February 19, 2025 CineCity 2429 W 14th St, Chicago, IL Join us for the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce’s Chicago at a Crossroads executive forum on February 19th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at Cinecity. This engaging program will spotlight Illinois’ film industry as a cornerstone of the state’s economic development and success. The discussion will focus on how the Illinois Film Production Tax Credit program and other industry advancements have positioned Illinois as a premier destination for film and television production. With esteemed panelists from government, industry leadership, and the creative community, the conversation will explore how the film industry fosters economic growth, creates jobs, and strengthens the state’s cultural and economic fabric. These distinguished speakers will offer insights into Illinois’ competitive edge, explore ongoing opportunities for industry support, and provide actionable recommendations for sustaining the film industry’s momentum. Be part of this important conversation as we celebrate Illinois’ film industry and its pivotal role in shaping a diverse, resilient, and opportunity-rich economy. Register AI + IQ Chicago Innovation February 26, 2025 School of the Art Institute Chicago Ballroom 112 South Michigan Ave. Kick-off 2025 with us on February 26th as we convene top experts at the cutting edge of artificial intelligence. Listen, learn and network to discover the latest in AI: – Top AI trends for 2025 – How this evolving technology can advance you today – What’s next: How AI will shape our lives in ways once unimaginable Register Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: Investing in Women Entrepreneurs Executives’ Club of Chicago March 5, 2025 Ivy Room 12 E Ohio St # 100, Chicago, IL Our “Investing in Women Entrepreneurs” program will unite industry leaders, investors, and changemakers to address one of the most critical challenges in entrepreneurship today: supporting and funding women founders. This event aims to foster collaboration and drive impactful change by focusing on creating opportunities and removing barriers for women entrepreneurs. Register Black History Month National Black History Month, celebrated every February in the United States, is a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout history, highlighting their central role in shaping the nation, and to reflect on the struggles and triumphs of Black people in America; it serves as an opportunity to educate about often neglected aspects of Black history and culture, promoting positive examples of leaders and societal change. Arts Corner Canright account manager Alexandra Sulack is an opera singer and voice teacher. She curates arts recommendations for you. Fool for Love Jan 30 – Mar 16, 2025 Steppenwolf Theater In a sweltering motel room in the Mojave Desert, May and Eddie lick their wounds and get ready for another relentless round. This brawl is eternal and infernal. And the Old Man is always watching. Perhaps the sexiest, most haunting play of the 20th century, Fool for Love is a twisted, tequila-soaked love letter from one of the greatest American playwrights, indulging the need to get inside someone just to tear them apart. Tickets & More Info If you have any other suggestions you’d like us to consider, send them to Alexandra at alexandra@canrightcommunications.com. |
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