Chicago Amplified

Chicago Amplified was created in 2006 to bring wider distribution to some of the most exciting and informative public programming happening throughout the Chicago region. Today, Chicago Amplified is Chicago Public Media’s gateway to community voices and ideas. Click here for more information and content listed by partner. And be sure to check out Dynamic Range which showcases hidden gems from this collection.

The Encyclopedia Show Presents Series 5, Vol 6: February 7th in History

Feb. 7, 2013

The topic of this month Encylopedia Show is the day February 7th in history.

Critical Mass: How the Higgs Boson Discovery Swept the World Event

Feb. 7, 2013

Listen in to a panel of experts from the University of Chicago, Argonne National Laboratory, and Fermilab to learn why the discovery at the Large Hadron Collider last summer marks the beginning of a new era in particle physics research.

Heritage Matters: Children's Health, Culture, & Community Event

Feb. 7, 2013

This Heritage Matters panel discussion explores children’s health through the lens of mental and physical health, cultural identity, family and community dynamics.

Artist Encounter Featuring Director Evan Cabnet

Feb. 6, 2013

A behind-the-scenes look at the plays and the playmaking process of Director Evan Cabnet.

Teacher as Conceptual Artist (Educator Salon)

Feb. 5, 2013

Jorge Lucero leads a panel of educators whose teaching practice is also their creative practice.

Poetry Reading: Public/Private

Feb. 3, 2013

We as individuals are losing control over what is seen and what is unseen; known and unknown; public and private. How do these shifts manifest in our daily lives? Who is most affected and why? How do poets address these changes, whether through illuminating, embracing or actively working against them?"