Events
The Film Studies Center welcomes Gray Center Fellow Christopher Harris to screen and discuss as part his first autobiographical work, God Bless the Child, as part of their Open Classroom series.
The Gray Center is pleased to welcome visionary composer and conductor Mark Sarich Saturday, March 23rd, 8pm (doors at 7:30pm). For Gray Sound 5, Sarich presents two sound works: a new reconstruction of The Control of Fire (2001), an electroacoustic “opera” drawing together commentaries on corporate- and state-sponsored oppression from Chicago to Arizona’s Black Mesa; and The Fragrance of God (2014), a work based on Rumi’s Divan-i Shams-i Tabrizi.
Past events
The Gray Center invites you to join us for a concert by Berlin-based violinist Sarah Saviet in the Great Hall at Midway Studios. Saviet is dedicated to the performance of contemporary music, performing as a soloist and as a member of the Saviet/Houston Duo and Ensemble Mosaik.
Launch event--Portable Gray Issue 11: Borders, Edges, Language
Wednesday, February 7, 5:00–7:00 PM
Midway Plaisance Ice Rink, 1130 Midway Plaisance North
*Free Skating for Portable Gray fans who bring their own skates and/or mention PG at the skate rental.
**Free hot cocoa & cookies, pizza & assorted beverages
The Gray Center invites you to join us for a concert by Allen Moore on Friday, January 19th, 8pm, at Midway Studios, 929 E 60th Street at the University of Chicago. Our series is in its fifth season, being curated this year by composer and artist Andrew Stock.