CHICAGO, Feb. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago Ideas announced today the Curiosity Series lineup of events for February through June, which includes world-renowned speakers exploring such issues as the #MeToo movement, what interfaith leaders can teach us about bringing together Americans, how Facebook is fulfilling Mark Zuckerberg's mission to become a more ethically responsible company, and more.
The lineup of distinguished speakers includes: veteran TV writer/producer Nell Scovell, who co-wrote "Lean In" with Sheryl Sandberg and created the TV series "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch"; Sam Kass, the White House chef and senior policy advisor for nutrition under President Obama and chef Stephanie Izard; Broadway legend Kenny Leon, the first African-American director to win a Tony award; Facebook's Vice President of Product Design Margaret Gould Stewart; and more visionaries who connect with diverse audiences.
Just like at Chicago Ideas Week, each event in the Curiosity Series incorporates art and performance to fully engage the participants mentally and emotionally during the integrative experience. Before and after the events, attendees receive resources to help them take action, build connections and make a difference. Inspiration is shared through emails outlining tangible next steps, topic-focused meet-ups to expand on the discussion, visual representations of the thoughts shared at an event, and more.
"We bring new ideas to our community to inspire action based on what people experience," said Michael Slaby, Executive Director at Chicago Ideas. "That's why our Curiosity Series events are curated as 360-degree experiences to give attendees multiple angles on each topic. Our hope is that attendees will walk away with a newfound perspective and sense of purpose—and most importantly, a deeper connection to a community to act with."
Keeping with Chicago Ideas' mission to provide affordable world-class programming, most Curiosity Series tickets start at just $15. The lineup, which takes place at venues across the city, includes:
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ABOUT CHICAGO IDEAS
Chicago Ideas is a movement built on one core belief: When a broad spectrum of thinkers and instigators share ideas, we have the power to transform our world. Chicago Ideas hosts Chicago Ideas Week (CIW) each fall, which is the largest affordable ideas festival in the world, connecting attendees to more than 200 world-renowned speakers—but Chicago Ideas' efforts extend much further. Whether it's the Curiosity Series in the spring, over 100 Labs that offer exclusive looks into Chicago-based businesses and cultural institutions, a year-round YOU(th) program that promotes leadership and personal development among under-represented Chicago high school students or a digital news platform that highlights innovative people and organizations, Chicago Ideas is helping make visionary ideas accessible to everyone. Chicago Ideas is a 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more about becoming a member at chicagoideas.com/membership.
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