February, 2008
Seminars, workshops, exhibits, etc.
Saturday, February 23, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM — Common Times, in cooperation with the Chicago History Museum and The Chicago Maritime Society presents an international gathering to celebrate Chicago’s diverse marine community and maritime heritage. Daytime activities include seminars, workshops, lectures, films, and exhibits on a broad range of topics such as underwater archeology, the Eastland, the Endurance, lighthouses, ballads, shanties, life at sea, model shipbuilding, environmental issues, boating safety, weather, shipwrecks, diving, art, canoes, voyaging, and tall ships. There will also be some activities for children
Maritime Music Concert
Saturday, February 23, 7:00 –10:30 PM — An international concert will feature critically acclaimed performers from around the country and across the sea including Dick Holdstock and Allan MacLeod (England, Scotland), Northern Neck Chantey Singers (Virginia), Debra Cowen (Massachusetts), Walter Askew (California), Tom and Chris Kastle (Chicago) and others.
Outreach Concerts
Monday-Friday, February 18-22 — The festival outreach performances will reach over 5,000 students, seniors and people with disabilities this year. There are a limited number of openings still available. If you know an organization that might be interested in booking a program, please give us a call..
