Conserve-A-Story Exhibit Opening April 9, 2008

Opening the evening of Thursday April 10th in the Community Room as part of Garfield Park Conservatory’s Centennial Celebration, “Conserve-A-Story” will unveil some of the untold stories of the surrounding area through the eyes of those who have lived here. This exhibit is a collaborative community project in which residents showcase neighborhood history through a collection of narratives and portraits. Stories are being told using autobiographical objects, audio interviews, photographs and recipes. A story donation booth and an audio-recording story booth will be available on site for anyone interested in adding their own history. For more information please contact facilitating artist, Rachel Moore, at 773-252-5618 or rmoore@saic.edu. *Please note: Because the Community Room is often rented to outside organizations, please contact the front desk of the Conservatory at 312-746-5100 before your visit to make sure the exhibit will be open to the public while you are here.

Sunday April 13th Birthday Celebration
The “Conserve-A-Story” exhibit will be open during the Conservatory’s Centennial Birthday Celebration, with some special activities open to all – a bookmark-making station from 9am to 3pm, and an Open Mic performance from 3pm to 5pm of community stories, local musicians, original poetry, and even your own story if you’d like to share!

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