EVENTS: "A Game of Thrones and Coffins..." (OI, Chicago; Oct 17)
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A Game of Thrones and Coffins: The Death and Resurrection of Osiris
Friday, October 17
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Registration is required. Free
This program has been generously funded by University of Chicago Arts Council, and the Illinois Humanities Council.
Join us in celebration of the University Humanities Day with a free public lecture by Robert Ritner, professor of Egyptology at the Oriental Institute. Dr. Ritner is a world-renowned expert on Egyptian religion and mythology, and his lecture will focus on the enduring power and appeal of this god of the Egyptian pantheon.
The lecture is followed by a special ticketed dance performance in our galleries.
Osiris and Isis Dance Performance
by Ron De Jesús Dance
Friday, October 17
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Registration is required.
$15 members/students/faculty and staff
$25 nonmembers
This program has been generously funded by University of Chicago Arts Council, and the Illinois Humanities Council.
Chicago choreographer Ron De Jesús created a 90-minute story ballet inspired by the ancient Egyptian gods Osiris and Isis. Scenes from this ballet will be presented in the Museum galleries. Surrounded by ancient artifacts, patrons will experience a special night of dance performed to live instrumentation. Students will read excerpts from the ancient text between each vignette. A reception follows the performance.
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