Does anyone have any suggestions for videos/films/documentaries that discuss the future of museums? Looking for resources for a class I'm teaching this fall. Thanks!
Meredith W. replied:
My MA museology class went through a phase of sharing Youtube clips of Elizabeth Merritt's talks with each other! This one started the trend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkdRk6 x5 pL4 and this one, though the audio is terrible and it's a touch old, is super interesting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2 vKb0 x5C1 c
Mika V. replied:
YouTube. Google the subject and add Clark Institute or Williams College.
Mika V. replied:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWpmM9Xv8Yk
Christopher L. replied:
The Smart Museum recorded a series of public forums on the future of museums a few years back, touching on topics like participation, technology, and arts learning. All compiled here: https://vimeo.com/album/3265341
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Kris D. replied:
http://www.elenachicago.com/
Lindsay S. replied:
Hi Abbie, talk to Darnell or someone in HR at the Field (as a starter) to find out who came in when we opened Ancient Americas as well as Aztecs. The Guest Relations staff, if I recall correctly, received basic Spanish lessons in order to be prepared for any Spanish speaking guests coming into the building so that we could assist them.
Frugal pizza places in or near downtown or the MSI? So this Friday I am spending the day in Chicago with my girlfriend mostly around the loop with a trip via Metra...
mattfromchicago replied:
I'm not really sure how much more of a deal you'll get than Lou's, a small deep dish cheese pizza (easily will feed two) is like... $12.
But, I work in the Loop in the Financial District so off the top of my head, I know of...
* City Pizza - Jackson, just east of LaSalle - New York style pizza place, so you know, that's that. Still, $6 for a slice and a can of pop, good deal, and they're big slices so they will hold you over. I'm not the biggest fan of NY pizza, but this place is pretty good.
* Bon Vito - Van Buren & Clark - Hole in the wall little Italian restaurant that has a pizza lunch deal. I ate there once. I won't ever again.
* Reggie's Pizza - Wells, just south of Van Buren - Pizza place inside a little bar, I think they also do a lunch special. I've never eaten there, but I occasionally run into a guy handing out flyers on the street.
MinoritySuspect replied:
[Medici](http://www.medici57.com/) is a 10-15 minute walk from the MSI. It's a great place that is relatively inexpensive.
faytality replied:
Beggars by Union Station. Clinton & Jackson
ElHombreG replied:
Go to Bacci's. You can share a 5$ slice and the drink w. your boo, you cheap trick.
kaps84 replied:
Giordanos on Jackson and Franklin has a $9.50 lunch special (11 am-3 pm), it's a personal deep dish pizza, salad and a drink. Super filling and a TON of food, you could go to the park if it's nice and eat.
BrahmsOverBaghdad replied:
Sbarro: New York City's best pizza now available in Chicago.
shadowck5000 replied:
I 2 nd Lou's, it is the cheapest Chicago style pizza around, assuming you want Chicago style. Personally I prefer Giordanos over Lou's but it is more expensive. "Chicago's Pizza" is currently my favorite, but not in the area your looking to eat, and also expensive.
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