Q&A with author Robert K. Elder

Jun. 10, 2010
Stop Smiling & University of Chicago Press present a Q&A with Robert K. Edler, author of Last Words of the Executed, an oral history of capital punishment in the United States. Moderated by veteran journalist Rick Kogan of the Chicago Tribune.Robert K.

Fault Lines: Do Hidden Fractures Still Threaten the World Economy?

Jun. 7, 2010
As the world labors to rebound from the worst recession in a generation, policymakers and economists are searching for a definitive explanation for what triggered the crisis.

Artists Talk: Stan Chisholm

Jun. 6, 2010
This month's informal artists talk features artist Stan Chisholm, creator of the exhibition ThingsThatNeverReallyHappened.

YCA Saturday Writing Program Graduation

Jun. 5, 2010
Young Chicago Authors honor the accomplishments of a wonderful wacky group of youth who came out regularly over the years to YCA's Saturday Writing Program, sit on the Say What Editorial Board and work as editors for Word Play.  Recorded Saturday, June 05, 2010 at Chopin

Gale Gand's Slice of Pastry History: Some Sweet Observations

Jun. 5, 2010
Chicago's venerable pastry artiste Gale Gand will discuss the vintage cookbooks, pamphlets and ephemera she owns that influence her work as a pastry chef, as well as some culinary history such as the story of the invention of the Pavlova.

Chuck Palahniuk

May. 10, 2010
The one and only Chuck Palahniuk, author of the bestseller Fight Club, discusses his new novel, Tell-All, in a conversation with Jonathan Messinger, books editor for Time Out Chicago.Please Note: This event does not include a booksigning. Mr.

Inside the Holocaust - Then and Now

May. 6, 2010
Holocaust survivor Walter Reed discusses topics including: “How the Nazis Charmed the German People," "Hiding the Holocaust from View" and "Today Germans and French Mourn and Honor the Victims." Walter Reed was born in Germany and led a peaceful childh

Series A: Heather Momyer and Garin Cycholl

May. 5, 2010
Series A is dedicated to showcasing experimental writing in the US and the Midwest through readings, discussion and performance. Organized by Indiana University Northwest Faculty William Allegrezza, this series brings exciting authors to the Art Center to share their work.

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