An interactive session for makers and thinkers to collaborate, connect, and spark new ideas.

Lisa Mannion, aka Ukulady Lisa, is an Army combat veteran, singer-songwriter, Chicago musician, and  music teacher, passionate about veterans' mental health and the healing power of music.

A former vocalist and paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division’s All-American Chorus, Lisa performed worldwide from Afghanistan to France for the 75th D-Day Anniversary, as well as Walt Disney World, Daytona 500, and more.

A hands-on printmaking workshop with John Hitchcock. Registration required.

The Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project (IARP), in partnership with Resisting The Long War, invite you to Kleicha: A Taste of Return inspired by Yusser Salih's Intention of Return/Relatives of Estrangement نية العودة, an effort to turn the gharb (related to distantness, remoteness) into qorb (related to nearness).

Moderated by Angela Waller, this writing workshop invites participants to reflect on themes of war, resistance, freedom, and the experiences of those impacted by militarism through guided writing and discussion.

Lovella Calica leads an introductory community health workshop focused on Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE), a series of movement-based exercises designed to help the body release muscular tension and stress.

Join Cog•nate Collective in activating their new installation ¡Animo! (Abre Caminos / Let Us Shift).

Open Platform is an opportunity for veterans, war-impacted artists, and community members to share and learn about the wide range of art practices and projects currently happening.

The evening begins with a guided tour of Shifting Horizons at Hyde Park Art Center led by the curatorial team, followed by a night of live music and DJ sets.