BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum - ECPv6.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231107T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231107T194500 DTSTAMP:20260519T144907 CREATED:20230920T212441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T192440Z UID:6586-1699381800-1699386300@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:Premiere of Pa I sha DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nIn partnership with the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian and Evanston Township High School District 202\, the Bach & Beethoven Experience (BBE) will premiere a new musical work called The Story of Pa I Sha\, composed by BBE’s Artistic Director Brandi Berry Benson. \nThis premiere will take place on Tuesday\, November 7 at 6:30pm in the Upstairs Theatre of Evanston Township High School. The performance is free and open to the public with a seating capacity of 350. \nThe Story of Pa I Sha is a musical work composed by Brandi Berry Benson\, Artistic Director of the Bach & Beethoven Experience (BBE)\, and is inspired by her 4th great grandmother Pa I Sha. In partnership with the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian and Evanston Township High School\, the BBE will premiere this work on November 7 at 6:30pm as part of Native American Heritage month. Using melodies from the Chickasaw Nation\, the instrumentation of this work will feature Rachael Youngman (Choctaw) as narrator and vocalist\, Leighann Daihl Ragusa on traverso and Native American flute\, violinist Brandi Berry Benson\, violist Kiyoe Matsuura\, cello\, and percussion. The narration will be mostly in English\, but will include some Chickasaw language in telling three major stories from Brandi’s Chickasaw heritage.  \n\n\n\nAbout the Program\nAs a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation\, Artistic Director Brandi Berry Benson grew up looking at her great-great-great-great grandmother Pa I Sha’s portrait\, which hung in her living room. Every time she gazed at her\, she saw a woman of immense strength who carried the Chickasaw reputation of “unconquered and unconquerable.” This musical work is inspired by Pa I Sha and will highlight three major stories from Brandi’s Chickasaw heritage.  \nThe first story is about Pa I Sha herself\, who was full-blood Chickasaw and walked the Trail of Tears (or\, more correctly\, called The Removal by the Chickasaw tribe) in 1837 from her home in Mississippi to her new nation in Oklahoma as part of the Indian Removal Act. In Oklahoma\, she married her husband\, another full-blood Chickasaw\, who also walked this trail. The second story is about Pa I Sha’s daughter\, Mary\, who was also full-blood Chickasaw\, but married an Englishman who served as a soldier in the Civil War. Because interracial marriages with the tribe were taboo at the time\, they were forced to live in a railroad tent outside of town with their nine children. Their children and grandchildren were discriminated against to the point that some did not declare their full degree of Indian blood\, or in some cases\, dropped their indigenous identity altogether when required to register. Pa I Sha’s great grandson\, Earnest\, is the last of Brandi’s relatives on the Dawes Rolls from Indian Territory. He was born in Indian territory before Oklahoma became a state in 1906. The third story is about how Brandi’s great grandfather Earnest met her great grandmother\, Elvera. She had come to Texas from Illinois on a train when she was 12 years old around Christmastime. Her parents had told her that there would be no presents that year\, but that they would still celebrate Jesus’ birth. When they arrived\, her family was invited to dinner by the people of the town and were given presents after all. The girls were given corn husk dolls\, and the boys were given whittled animals that were made for them. After Earnest moved to the Texas panhandle\, he met and married Sarah\, who gave birth to Brandi’s maternal grandfather.  \n\n \nFor more information about this program\, please contact: info@gichigamiin-museum.org | (847) 475-1030 | www.mitchellmuseum.org/events/ \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Join us for a screening of the film SHANK\, written\, produced\, and directed by filmmaker Jim Terry\, with music by Peckinslaw. Described as “If Monty Python made John Wick with no money”\, SHANK is a bonkers action comedy you can’t miss. After the conclusion of the film\, there will be a brief discussion featuring artists from the film\, moderated by cast member Aaron Golding. The cast and creative team will reflect on the film’s themes and their experience bringing the piece to life. Light snacks and drinks will be available for purchase\, and all proceeds from this event will directly fund future Sweetest Season programming. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n More Info \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Donate \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Jim Terry is a Ho-Chunk storyteller who’s called Chicago his home for the last ten thousand years or so. His graphic memoir “Come Home\, Indio” was nominated for an Ignatz and was a finalist for the LA Times Bookprize. His comic-book essay “Paper Cuts”\, done in residency at The Newberry Library\, is currently being taught in several schools and he has worked as a comics illustrator for almost two decades with everyone from Marvel to Heavy Metal. This August his prose will be published in the anticipated “Never Whistle At Night 2: Back For Blood” and he just completed the feature length film “Shank”. URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/pa-i-sha/ LOCATION:Evanston Township Highschool\, 1600 Dodge Ave\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/11.07.23-8.5-×-11-in-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T210000 DTSTAMP:20260519T144908 CREATED:20230915T200634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T211511Z UID:6473-1699722000-1699736400@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:46th Annual Benefit DESCRIPTION:Reception Photos\n\n2023 Benefit Photos\n2023 End of Year\n \nJohn B. Herrington\, Ph.D. (Chickasaw)\, was the first member of a federally recognized tribe to travel to space. Like many children in the 1960s\, he dreamed of becoming an astronaut. Although Herrington held tight to his goal of flying in space\, his path to the astronaut corps was far from what one might expect. A lack of motivation as a freshman in college\, his interest in rock climbing instead captured his imagination\, and he was subsequently suspended from college with a 1.72 GPA.  \nUsing his expertise as a rock climber\, Herrington found work as a member of a survey crew in the Colorado mountains. Exposed to the practical application of real-world mathematics\, he found the passion for learning that had eluded him. Following the advice of the lead project engineer\, Herrington returned to college and graduated with an engineering degree. He was also fortunate to meet a retired Navy captain who encouraged him to apply to the Navy\, which led to a 22-year career as a Naval Aviator\, test pilot\, and astronaut.   \nHis historic mission to the International Space Station (ISS) was the culmination of years of experience and training with men and women with diverse cultural and technical backgrounds\, and provided Herrington with a unique perspective that he enjoys sharing with audiences worldwide. “From lift off to completing three space walks\, mission STS-113 was more exciting and challenging than I could have imagined.” But Herrington’s work didn’t stop when he returned to earth. After a successful career as an astronaut\, he ventured into the commercial space arena and eventually found a new passion.   \nFollowing a 4\,300-mile bicycle ride across the United States\, Herrington returned to university and earned a doctorate in Education. With humility and humor\, John shares his stories of challenge\, leadership\, motivation\, and mentorship with diverse audiences of all ages and occupations. His multimedia presentations inspire and entertain\, and challenge people to seek out the best in themselves and in service to others.   \nAnyone who is interested in trying to find a new way to inspire themselves or their communities will find Commander Herrington’s stories of struggle\, mentorship\, and persistence a welcome reminder that our dreams and goals are gifts to pursue and enjoy with the world.  \n46th Annual Benefit\nSchedule of Events \n5:00pm – 6:00pm VIP Reception with John Herrington in the Writers Theatre Patrons Lounge\n \n6:00pm – 7:00pm Opening Song Oka Homma Singers\nCocktail Hour\nDinner by Fox Way Native American Foods\nEntertainment with Chickasaw Violinist: Brandi Berry Benson\n\n \n7:00pm – 7:40pm Honor Song: Oka Homma Singers\nWelcome Remarks: Board President April Chancellor\nMitchell Museum Year in Review: Executive Director Kim Vigue\nPaddle Raise\n\n \n\n7:40pm – 8:30pm Keynote and Q&A: Commander John Herrington PhD\n\n \n\n8:30pm – 9:00pm Closing Remarks\nTraveling Song: Oka Homma Singers\n\nBrandi Berry Benson Chickasaw \nAs a classically trained violinist\, fiddler\, and composer\, Brandi masters musical genres from baroque to bluegrass. She is a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation and will share her new music\, Story of Pa I Sha\, a musical work based on the stories of her heritage\, beginning with her great-grandmother\, Pa I Sha. Brandi is on the faculty of Northwestern and DePaul Universities and directs the Bach & Beethoven Experience. \nBrandi serves on the faculty of Northwestern and DePaul Universities\, where she works with the Baroque Music Ensemble and teaches Baroque Performance Practice and Ornamentation\, respectively. For more information about the Bach & Beethoven Experience\, visit bbexperience.org. \nOka Homma Singers \nOka Homma – a Chicago-based Drum group\, presents intertribal songs of the Southern Plains. Oka Homma formed in March 2023 to contribute to a resurgence of arts engagement needed to mobilize and build community. In addition\, the Drum aims to re/introduce cultural practice amongst Chicago’s intergenerational Native American community. Through song\, these singers share a small taste of southern plains culture with the Midwest populace. Lead Singer: Niyol Spencer (Mississippi Chata/Diné). \nFox Way Catering is a family-owned and operated business specializing in Native American cuisine that has provided traditional foods to the Chicago area for over 50 years and represents the Omaha Nation of Nebraska\, Three Affiliated Tribes of North Dakota\, and Odawa from Wiikwemkoong\, ON\, CA. \nThank you to our Sponsors:\nSponsorship: \n\n\n\nFor more information about sponsorship\, please contact: jgackstetter@gichigamiin-museum.org | (847) 475-1030 \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor more information about this program\, please contact: info@gichigamiin-museum.org | (847) 475-1030 | www.mitchellmuseum.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Join us for a screening of the film SHANK\, written\, produced\, and directed by filmmaker Jim Terry\, with music by Peckinslaw. Described as “If Monty Python made John Wick with no money”\, SHANK is a bonkers action comedy you can’t miss. After the conclusion of the film\, there will be a brief discussion featuring artists from the film\, moderated by cast member Aaron Golding. The cast and creative team will reflect on the film’s themes and their experience bringing the piece to life. Light snacks and drinks will be available for purchase\, and all proceeds from this event will directly fund future Sweetest Season programming. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n More Info \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Donate \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Jim Terry is a Ho-Chunk storyteller who’s called Chicago his home for the last ten thousand years or so. His graphic memoir “Come Home\, Indio” was nominated for an Ignatz and was a finalist for the LA Times Bookprize. His comic-book essay “Paper Cuts”\, done in residency at The Newberry Library\, is currently being taught in several schools and he has worked as a comics illustrator for almost two decades with everyone from Marvel to Heavy Metal. This August his prose will be published in the anticipated “Never Whistle At Night 2: Back For Blood” and he just completed the feature length film “Shank”. URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/46th/ LOCATION:Writers Theatre\, 325 Tudor Ct\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023ANNUAL-BENEFIT-2160-×-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231122T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231122T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T144908 CREATED:20231031T191931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T191934Z UID:6682-1700647200-1700672400@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:November Free Day DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of free admission at the Mitchell Museum on Wednesday\, November 22nd\, 2023\, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \n For more information about this program\, please contact: info@gichigamiin-museum.org | (847) 475-1030  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Join us for a screening of the film SHANK\, written\, produced\, and directed by filmmaker Jim Terry\, with music by Peckinslaw. Described as “If Monty Python made John Wick with no money”\, SHANK is a bonkers action comedy you can’t miss. After the conclusion of the film\, there will be a brief discussion featuring artists from the film\, moderated by cast member Aaron Golding. The cast and creative team will reflect on the film’s themes and their experience bringing the piece to life. Light snacks and drinks will be available for purchase\, and all proceeds from this event will directly fund future Sweetest Season programming. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n More Info \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Donate \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Jim Terry is a Ho-Chunk storyteller who’s called Chicago his home for the last ten thousand years or so. His graphic memoir “Come Home\, Indio” was nominated for an Ignatz and was a finalist for the LA Times Bookprize. His comic-book essay “Paper Cuts”\, done in residency at The Newberry Library\, is currently being taught in several schools and he has worked as a comics illustrator for almost two decades with everyone from Marvel to Heavy Metal. This August his prose will be published in the anticipated “Never Whistle At Night 2: Back For Blood” and he just completed the feature length film “Shank”. URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/november-free-day-2023/ LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/November.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR