Member Event | The Uptown Theatre: The Story of Chicago’s Endangered Movie Palace
Discover the rise, fall, and future of a Chicago landmark. CHM members are invited to an exclusive panel discussion moderated by Paul Durica , CHM Director of Exhibitions, featuring:
Robert Loerzel , freelance journalist and photographer and coauthor of The Uptown: Chicago’s Endangered Movie Palace
James A. Pierce , coauthor of The Uptown: Chicago’s Endangered Movie Palace
Dave Syfczak , long-time volunteer caretaker and guardian of the Uptown Theatre
Hear about the century-old theater’s remarkable story—from its dazzling grand opening and heyday as an entertainment landmark to its decades-long closure and the ongoing efforts to bring it back to life.
Guests will also have the opportunity to explore the Museum’s Uptown Theatre pop-up display within Chicago: Crossroads of America before the discussion, highlighting the theater’s place in Chicago’s cultural history.
Historical Alliance members are invited to arrive at 5:00 p.m. for an exclusive viewing of archival materials from the Chicago History Museum’s collection related to the Uptown Theatre, available only before the program.
Free for members; RSVP required.
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Robert Loerzel , freelance journalist and photographer and coauthor of The Uptown: Chicago’s Endangered Movie Palace
James A. Pierce , coauthor of The Uptown: Chicago’s Endangered Movie Palace
Dave Syfczak , long-time volunteer caretaker and guardian of the Uptown Theatre
Hear about the century-old theater’s remarkable story—from its dazzling grand opening and heyday as an entertainment landmark to its decades-long closure and the ongoing efforts to bring it back to life.
Guests will also have the opportunity to explore the Museum’s Uptown Theatre pop-up display within Chicago: Crossroads of America before the discussion, highlighting the theater’s place in Chicago’s cultural history.
Historical Alliance members are invited to arrive at 5:00 p.m. for an exclusive viewing of archival materials from the Chicago History Museum’s collection related to the Uptown Theatre, available only before the program.
Free for members; RSVP required.
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