Member Event | The Uptown Theatre: The Story of Chicago's Endangered Movie Palace 

Discover the rise, fall, and future of a Chicago landmark. CHM members are invited to an exclusive panel discussion moderated by Paul Durica, CHM Director of Exhibitions, featuring: Robert Loerzel, freelance journalist and photographer and coauthor of The Uptown: Chicago's Endangered Movie Palace James A. Pierce, coauthor of The Uptown: Chicago's Endangered Movie Palace Dave Syfczak, long-time volunteer caretaker and guardian of the Uptown Theatre Hear about the century-old theater's remarkable story--from its dazzling grand opening and heyday as an entertainment landmark to its decades-long closure and the ongoing efforts to bring it back to life. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore the Museum's Uptown Theatre pop-up display within Chicago: Crossroads of America before the discussion, highlighting the theater's place in Chicago's cultural history. Historical Alliance members are invited to arrive at 5:00 p.m. for an exclusive viewing of archival materials from the Chicago History Museum's collection related to the Uptown Theatre, available only before the program. Free for members; RSVP required.