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CHICAGO 2016 PARTNERS WITH CHICAGO CULTURAL ALLIANCE
Joins collaboration to present the cross-cultural series "Bodies in Motion"
CHICAGO (October 13, 2008) - Chicago 2016 announced it is partnering with the recently formed Chicago Cultural Alliance (CCA), a membership organization of Chicago's ethnic museums, cultural centers and many of the city's larger cultural institutions, to bring the series Bodies in Motion to Chicago this fall.
"The people of Chicago are one of the bid's greatest strengths," said Patrick G. Ryan, chairman and CEO of Chicago 2016. "Chicagoans hail from every corner of the globe, and we have a long tradition of celebrating and embracing our cultural heritage. By taking an active role in the CCA, Chicago 2016 can help build this important multicultural network as we prepare our bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games."
The CCA is the only organization of its kind in the United States and seeks to effect social change and build public understanding of cultural diversity with innovative programming and collaborations driven by Chicago's ethnic communities.
"This city loves its sports, and nothing captures our collective imagination like the magnificence of human potential on display through the Olympic Games," said CCA Board Member Jennifer Amdur Spitz. "By working with Chicago 2016, CCA can capture that imagination in programming, and contribute a whole new level of cross-cultural dialogue to enrich the Olympic experience."
The first collaboration between Chicago 2016 and the CCA is focused on Cultural Connections, a public-education program developed by the Field Museum to offer cross-cultural, public events based in an anthropological framework of "Common Concerns, Different Responses." The program also offers continuing professional development courses for Chicago Public School teachers.
Bodies in Motion explores the cultural significance of athletic activities for Chicago's different ethnic communities. The first event, "Going the Distance," will take place at the American Indian Center on Sunday, October 19. It is a collaborative effort between the American Indian Center and the Swahili Institute of Chicago and explores how "The Long Walk" and long-distance running uplift each respective community in spiritual, political and practical ways.
Cultural Connections: Bodies in Motion Series Schedule
October 19
Going the Distance
Collaboration between the Swahili Institute of Chicago and the American Indian Center
2:00 - 4:30 PM
American Indian Center
1630 W. Wilson, Chicago
November 8
Time to Spare
Collaboration between the Bronzeville/Black Chicagoan Historical Society and the Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago
12:30 - 3:00 PM
Lincoln Square Lanes
4874 N. Lincoln Avenue
December 6
Going for Gold
Collaboration between the Chicago History Museum and the Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center
11:30 AM - 2 PM
St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church
733 S. Ashland Avenue
About Chicago 2016
Chicago 2016 is a 501(c)(3) corporation whose mission is to seek the privilege of hosting the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Chicago. The committee's board consists of business, civic, athletic, cultural and academic leaders representing Chicago and the surrounding Midwest region. Patrick Ryan serves as the organization's chairman and CEO.
About The Chicago Cultural Alliance
The Chicago Cultural Alliance is a consortium of over 25 ethnic museums and cultural centers and twelve institutional partners that was established in 2007. These museums and centers have worked together for several years through The Field Museum's Cultural Connections program. The partners built upon this collective experience, with stewardship from The Field Museum, to form the Alliance and became a fully independent 501(c)(3) organization in 2007. Cultural Connections has received generous support for the Bodies in Motion series from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, JPMorgan Chase Foundation, Polk Bros. Foundation, the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, the Illinois Humanities Council and the Chicago Park District. Visit www.chicagoculturalalliance.org to learn more about our programs and partners.
Rebeccah Sanders
Interim Executive Director
Chicago Cultural Alliance
(773) 275-7004
rsanders@chicagoculturalalliance.org
Mica Matsoff
Chicago 2016
(312) 861-4826
media@chicago2016.org