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Southland Tea

Southland Area Southland Community Association of the Art Institute of Chicago             The Southland Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago invites the residents of the Southland to a Membership Tea on Wednesday, September 11, 2013.  The Tea will be held at Prairie State College Conference Center, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, Illinois at 1:00 p.m.  At 2:00 p.m., a program will be presented by Margaret Farr, a lecturer with the Art Institute.  The title of the lecture is, "Painting a la Mode: Impressionism, Fashion and Modernity".  From the mid 1860's through the 1880's Paris developed into a renowned center of fashion.  The Impressionist painters incorporated fashion into their artworks.  Major masterworks by the Impressionists and fashion portraitists will be discussed.         No reservations are necessary.  Non-members are welcome.  The Community Associates are committed to strengthening the Art Institute's reputation as a world class art museum.  Outstanding lectures and other art related events are offered to Community Associate members both at the museum and in local communities.         Prairie State College asks that you please park in Lot D.  The main door to the Auditorium is on the left.  Please join us for an interesting afternoon and learn about the Community Associates programs.  If you have any questions,please call Angelyn Zmuda, (815) 464-8419.     Kay Shannon 4524 W. 101st Place Oak Lawn, Illinois  708-422-4828 KShan41367@aol.com

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