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Polaris Charter Academy presents Chasing Freedom: Voices of Slavery

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM (CT)

Chicago, United States

Polaris Charter Academy presents Chasing Freedom: Voices of...

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Join Polaris for an evening of cocktails and hors devours at the J. W. Marriott downtown, in the stunning Daniel Burnham Ballroom! PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION!

You will enjoy a 30 minute dramatic performance by Polaris’ sixth graders.  This original drama, featuring student-written narratives, is the culmination of the students’ original research of the Civil War and the history of slavery.  The moving, multi-media performance is set to music and original student artwork. 

The evening will conclude with additional food and drink while guests are given an opportunity to learn more about Polaris and to support the school. 

Sylvia Ewing, award-winning journalist and charter school champion, will be joining us as Mistress of Ceremonies.

We are honored by the support of the CME Group Foundation!

Polaris Charter Academy would like to thank our Official Sponsors and our Honorary Committee:

    

 

Honorary Committee

Deborah Brown, NBC5

Daniel Bryant, Congo Square Theatre

Kassie Davis, CME Group Foundation

Sylvia Ewing, Illinois Network of Charter Schools

David Kersnar, Lookingglass Theatre Company

Julieanna Richardson, HistoryMakers

Silvia Rivera, Vocalo

Philip Smith, Lookingglass Theatre Company

Carol Swinney, University of Illinois-Chicago


Sponsorship opportunities are STILL available! Please contact Carol Clavadetscher at cclav@pcachicago.org.

If you are unable to attend, but would like to support Polaris Charter Academy, please click here to make a donation! Thank you!


Valet parking is available at the J. W. Marriott.

When & Where



JW Marriott
Daniel Burnham Ballroom
151 West Adams Street
Chicago

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM (CT)


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