by Luke Renn | Oct 14, 2022 | Past Events
What: In this virtual program, Deborah Cohen (Last Call at the Hotel Imperial) and Kim Todd (Sensational) talk about their books exploring legendary reporters of World War II & the Gilded Age. In conversation with Pulitzer Prize winning columnist Mary Schmich....
by Luke Renn | Oct 9, 2022 | Past Events
What: Dipika Mukerjee discusses her new book of poetry, Dialect of Distant Harbors, in conversation with poet Marty McConnell and accompanied by Ishti Collective, a Chicago-area fusion dance troupe. When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, October 11th Where: Cliff Dwellers Club, 200...
by Luke Renn | Aug 17, 2022 | Past Events
What: Ray Long discusses his new book, The House That Madigan Built When: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, September 13 Where: Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, Harold Washington Library, 400 S.State St., Chicago, IL Free, open to the public; no need to register CAN TV will be videoing the...
by Greg Borzo | Apr 20, 2022 | Past Events
Rick Kogan in conversation with Peter Nolan as they discuss Mayor Harold Washington’s Legacy on the 100th anniversary of his birth Wednesday, April 20, 2022; Cocktail hour: 6-7 pm; Presentation: 7-8 pm Cliff Dwellers Club, 200 S. Michigan Ave., 22nd floor Penthouse...
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...
