Please join us as Mr. Tyler Keillor, paleo-artist from the University of Chicago who was responsible for sculpting the life-sized reconstruction of Tiktaalik, will be on hand to discuss the process used in fossil labs to make specimens ready for research and how paleo-art can help public understanding of natural history. Mr. Keillor has been preparing fossils, creating skeletal reconstructions, and sculpting flesh models of prehistoric life at the University of Chicago since 2001. He has also worked on exhibits…
Find out more »Our annual event celebrating rationalism over superstition will take place in the Wabash Room at North Branch Pizza & Burger Co. in Glenview. Our menu will feature an unlimited buffet of Louisiana Chicken Tenders, Pulled Pork Sliders, Cheeseburger Sliders, Veggie Pizza, Hummus & Pita, Fries and "Bottomless" Salad. Unlimited soft drinks are also included. Cash bar is available. Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 1st. Clear here to reserve your spot! Come mingle with like-minded freethinkers!
Find out more »The FFRFMCC will hold its Spring 2015 business meeting on Saturday, May 2nd to discuss Chapter activities, answer questions, and seek input from those who wish to be active in the Chapter's mission. The meeting takes place from 1pm-2pm and will be followed by a presentation by Michelle Halle Stern from the Climate Reality Project. Ms. Stern will discuss climate change and how individuals can be more active in their communities to reduce its dangerous effects. This presentation will be…
Find out more »The FFRFMCC is proud to announce it is bringing Godless in Dixie blogger Neil Carter to speak to the secular community in Chicago! Neil was recently featured on the CBS Sunday Morning program segment, "Atheists: In Godlessness We Trust" A member of the Clergy Project, he recently began work as the Group Development Director for Recovering from Religion. He is also going to be on the promotional team for the upcoming Reason Rally 2, which is currently being planned for…
Find out more »We are pleased to announce the FFRFMCC will begin its 2015/16 educational series season with a presentation by "The Friendly Atheist" Hemant Mehta. His popular blog and podcasts appear on Patheos.com, and he is the author of "I Sold My Soul on eBay," and "The Young Atheist's Survival Guide," Hemant will talk about the changing demographics of millennials and the struggles they face as a result of losing their religious faith more quickly than any previous generation. He will address…
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Find out more »The FFRFMCC is hosting a special luncheon reception for FFRF Co-President Dan Barker on Sunday October 25th, 12:30pm at Maggiano's Little Italy in Skokie. For complete details and to purchase tickets, please click here.
Find out more »The FFRF Metropolitan Chicago Chapter is proud to bring Australian singer/songwriter Shelley Segal to the Chicago area! An artist, activist and explicit storyteller, Shelley uses her music not only to express the way she sees the world, but to create the world she wants to see. Desirous of all expressions, she flirts with elements of jazz, folk, pop, blues, reggae and electronica, imparting a pure joy about music and its power. Her wonderful CD, "An Atheist Album," includes such great…
Find out more »The FFRFMCC will be hosting a dinner meetup on Thursday, Nov. 19th from 7:00p-9:30p in the Wabash Room at North Branch Restaurant in Glenview. The full menu will be available with each attendee responsible for their own food/bar tab. Join us for an evening of secular socializing!
Find out more »This year's Winter Solstice party will include a delicious Sunday brunch buffet, fun, cheer, secular socializing, and a holiday trivia contest -- with prizes! Advance reservations are required.
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