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The Goethe-Institut is the official cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany.  It promotes knowledge of the German language and fosters international cultural cooperation with 141 institutes in 79 countries.  The Goethe-Institut Chicago offers arts and cultural programs, German language courses, support for German teachers, and provides up-to-date information on Germany to universities, schools, local authorities, and other interested parties.

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An Evening of German and Swiss Poetry and Music

Listen in as Goethe-Institut Chicago and Poetry Foundation for an evening of music and poetry performed by Tzveta Sofronieva, Sam Burckhardt, and Chantal Wright.

We Don't Need to See Anything Out of the Ordinary. We Already See So Much.

The Donald Young Gallery is exhibiting the works of artist Thomas Schütte in February. On the occasion of Thomas Schütte’s visit to Chicago, the Goethe-Institut presents a symposium with Thomas Schütte, Jörg Kreienbrock, Susan Bernofsky, and Michal Pawel Markowski on Robert Walser's microscripts.

Hallo, Grüezi, Servus! Literature from the Three German-Speaking Countries

Each year Literaturlenz brings together the Goethe-Institut Chicago, the Consulate General of Switzerland in Chicago, and the Consulate General of Austria in Chicago for an evening of readings in German. Each author represents a unique voice in contemporary German-language literature.

Barbara Lamprecht: The Cross-Pollination of American and European Architecture Shown Through the Work of Richard Neutra

Long before he set foot in his future, permanent home of Los Angeles, the renowned 20th-century architect Richard Neutra immersed himself in the lessons of booming 1920s Chicago and America, drinking in steel framing via architect and engineer Dankmar Adler, working on the Palmer House as Draftsman

The American Hospital

Michael Kleeberg was born in 1959 and studied political science, modern history, and visual communication. While at university he worked as a journalist, nurse, and dockworker.

Martin Walser: Ein springender Brunnen

Listen in as Martin Walser reads from his novel Ein springender Brunnen.

Designing for the 21st Century: Germany's Black Architects

Lecturer Carolyn Armenta Davis shines a rare spotlight on three of today’s Black-owned architectural firms in Germany, two in Berlin and one in Hannover. Highlighted are built designs and "paper" architecture for Germany and countries in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

Between Old and New World: Max Frisch and His Love-Hate relationship with the U.S.

2011 could be termed “Max Frisch Year” as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth and commemorate the 20th year of his death.

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