Latest Past Events
Launch Party for Shape of the World
Caldwell Woods ChicagoSunday, April 22nd
Join us to celebrate the launch of OMC’s podcast, the Shape of the World. Take a walk in the woods and enjoy a guided tour of spring wildflowers. (Trout lilies, trillium, wild leeks, and lots of their friends. Food, drink, and Shape of the World swag, all free.
Bird Walk Day 2
Wooded Island 6401 S. Stony Island Ave, ChicagoSunday, May 6th
Three writer/artists from the School of the Art Institute lead early morning bird walks on two weekend mornings in the peak of Chicago’s migration season. See cerulean warblers and scarlet tanagers and afterwards, have a breakfast picnic. Coffee and homemade baked goods.
Podcast Perfect: The Basics of Audio Storytelling
Hyde Park Art Center 5020 S. Cornell, ChicagoSunday, June 24th
Do you want to create a podcast or a piece for radio, or is there a family story you want preserved for posterity? By the end of this day-long workshop, you’ll have the tools to start. With friendly encouragement and hands-on training, you’ll grow comfortable recording interviews, and practice simple editing on the computer.