by Greg Borzo | Apr 20, 2022 | Past Events
Author Dick Simpson and Mayor Lori Lightfoot will discuss his new book, “Democracy’s Rebirth: The View from Chicago” What: Midland Authors monthly program When: Thursday, April 21, 2022, 6-7 p.m. Where: Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, Harold...
by Robert Loerzel | Apr 11, 2022 | Awards
The Midland Authors announces the winners of its 2022 awards, for the best books written by Midwest authors and published in 2021. The winners in seven categories — including a new award for history — will be honored May 10 during a banquet at the Cliff Dwellers Club...
by Greg Borzo | Jan 20, 2022 | Past Events
A look back at Chicago’s preeminent playground with author John Holden Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022 Cocktail hour: 6-7 pm; Panel discussion: 7-8 pm Cliff Dwellers Club, 200 S. Michigan Ave. 22nd floor penthouse — with a great view of Millennium Park! Free, open to the...
by Greg Borzo | Nov 21, 2021 | Past Events
Tuesday, March 8, 2022 Cocktail hour: 6-7 pm; Panel discussion: 7-8 pm Cliff Dwellers Club, 200 S. Michigan Ave., 22nd floor penthouse—overlooking Millennium Park! Free, open to the public; Free appetizers, cash bar Syed Afzal Haider, Moderator, is a prolific...
by Luke Renn | Nov 17, 2021 | Past Events
Midland Authors presents Training Hands as Well as Educating Heads Revisiting Industrial Education:Lessons from Three Distinctive Progressive Era Schools Tuesday, Nov. 16th, 2021; 7:00-8:15 pm WATCH VIDEO OF THE EVENT BELOW Before there were vocational-education...
by Carol | Nov 1, 2021 | Awards
The Midland Authors is now accepting submissions for its annual literary awards, which will honor books by Midwestern authors published in 2021. 2021-2022 Competition Rules Three judges on each committee will select one winner that is best in that category. Category...
by Greg Borzo | Sep 26, 2021 | Past Events
Lincolnomics: How President Lincoln Constructed the Great American Economy Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021; 7:00 – 8:15 p.m., Free, open to the public. No need to register. Zoom link: https://uic.zoom.us/j/7124160494 Despite the many books about Lincoln, this one is...
by Robert Loerzel | Sep 4, 2021 | Past Events
Midland Authors Award winners and honorees will discuss their books at noon, Sunday, Sept. 12, at the Printers Row Lit Fest, in the program tent. In addition, authors will be signing and selling their books throughout Saturday, Sept. 11, and Sunday, Sept. 12, at the...
by Luke Renn | May 13, 2021 | Past Events
Midland Authors presents Jeanne Long, Executive Director, Chicago Collections Collaborating, Preserving, Sharing… Chicago’s history and culture Tuesday, May 11, 2021Presentation: 7-8 pm; Social: 8-8:30pm (Central) WATCH VIDEO OF THE EVENT BELOW Chicago...
by Robert Loerzel | May 6, 2021 | Awards
The Society of Midland Authors today announced winners of its 2021 awards for the best books written by Midwest authors and published in 2020. The winners, one in each of six categories, were chosen by six panels of judges from more than 290 books submitted for the...
