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CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES
For the 150th Birth Anniversary
of Dr. Jose Rizal |
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Re-dedication of Dr. Jose Rizal Avenue (honorary name) located at Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL from Block 1300W to Block 1400W
Saturday, September 10, 2011, 11:00 a.m.
Rizal Heritage Center
1332 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60613
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World Premiere of Rizal’s Sweet Stranger the Musical (Untold Stories of Josephine Braken)
Friday, September 23, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 24, 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
St. Scholastica Academy Theater
7416 N. Ridge Blvd., Chciago, IL 60645
World premiere of Josephine Bracken, Rizal’s Dulce Extranjera, a contemporary musical theater production in celebration of Dr. Jose Rizal’s 150th birth anniversary directed by award winning director, Anton Juan.
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Children’s Stories and Crafts
Saturday, September 24, 2011, 11:00 a.m.
Chicago Public Library, Chinatown
2353 S. Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616
Favorite Tales from the Philippines: A Celebration of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal. Storytellers present well-loved myths and tales from the Philippines that will enchant and intrigue children and families.
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Visual Art Exhibits
September 29 - October 27, 2011, 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Chicago Pedway (Below Daley Center)
50 W. Washington, Chicago, IL 60602
By Filipino artists Fred de Asis, Paul Balan, Willi Buhay, Eve Red Buhay (ERBU), Cesar Conde, Sergio Rocha, Bueno Silva, Fabie De Silva, Susan Alforque Silvano, Jun-Jun Sta. Ana and others.
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Spreading Rizal’s Message: Book Donation
Saturday, October 1, 2011, 2:00 p.m.
Skokie Public Library, Petty Auditorium
5215 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60077
Donation of copies of the original manuscripts of Dr. Jose Rizal’s famous novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.
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Children’s Stories and Crafts
Saturday, October 8, 2011, 11:00 a.m.
Chicago Public Library, Budlong Woods
5630 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659
Favorite Tales from the Philippines: A Celebration of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal. Storytellers present well-loved myths and tales from the Philippines that will enchant and intrigue children and families.
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Film Showing
Saturday, October 8, 2011, 1:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center, Claudia Cassidy Theater
77 E. Randolph St., 2nd floor, Chicago, IL 60602
Jose Rizal by Marilou Diaz-Abaya
“JOSE RIZAL” is considered the biggest blockbusters film ever made in the history of Philippine cinema. Directed by Marilou Diaz Abaya under GMA Films, this movie won over 70 international awards, including 16 awards from the 1998 Metro Manila Film Festival, 11 awards from the 1999 FAMAS Awards, 6 awards from the 1999 Gawad Urian Awards, 8 from the 1999 Star Awards for Movies and various awards from different film festivals worldwide like the Berlin International and Toronto Film Festivals.
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Tribute to Rizal
Saturday, October 15, 2011, 9:00 a.m.
Rizal Heritage Center
1332 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago IL 60613
Children's Art Contest, Rizal Art Exhibit of Chicago Based Artists
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Tribute to Rizal
Saturday, October 15, 2011, 6:00 p.m.
Rizal Heritage Center
1332 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago IL 60613
Miss Maria Clara Presentation
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Spreading Rizal’s Message: Book Donation
Thursday, October 20, 2011, 6:30 p.m.
Truman College, 1145 W. Wilson Avenue, Chicago IL 60640
Donation of copies of the original manuscripts of Dr. Jose Rizal’s famous novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.
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Kundiman Alay kay Rizal
Friday, October 21, 2011, 7:00 p.m.
Columbia College, Stage Two, 2nd Floor
618 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL 60605
Donation of copies of the original manuscripts of Dr. Jose Rizal’s famous novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.
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Children’s Stories and Crafts
Saturday, October 22, 2011, 2:00 p.m.
Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center
Thomas Hughes Children’s Library, 2nd Floor
400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605
Favorite Tales from the Philippines: A Celebration of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal. Storytellers present well-loved myths and tales from the Philippines that will enchant and intrigue children and families.
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FANHS-MWC Conference on Filipino American Experience in Missouri (Dedicated to the 150th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal)
October 21-23, 2011, Friday-Sunday
Lumiere Place
999 N. 2nd Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63102
A panel discussion concerning the life and legacy of Dr. Rizal will be held as part of the conference on October 22nd, with descendants of Rizal as panelists, sponsored by Filipino American National Historical Society – Midwest Chapter (FANHS-MWC). Conference fee to be announced.
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Wreath laying ceremony in honor of Dr. Jose Rizal’s 115th death anniversary
Friday, December 30, 2011, 9:00 a.m.
Dr. Jose P. Rizal Monument,
4739 N. Marine Dr., Chicago, IL 60640
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Commemorative Program and Fraternal Dinner of the Knights of Rizal (This event is by invitation only)
Miss Maria Clara Presentation
Friday, December 30, 2011, 6:00 p.m.
Rizal Heritage Center
1332 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago IL 60613
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PAST EVENTS |
Spreading Rizal’s Message: Book Donation
Thursday, April 28, 2011, 1:00 p.m.
University of Chicago
Joseph Regenstein Library1100 East 57th Street, Chicago, IL 60637
Donation of copies of the original manuscripts of Dr. Jose Rizal’s famous novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.
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Lecture Series
The Rizal Dream: The Past, Present and the Future by Dr. Ramon G. Lopez
Wednesday, May 11, 2011, 6:00 p.m.
Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center
Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, lower level
400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605
Dr. Ramon G. Lopez, a descendant (great grandnephew) of General Paciano Mercado Rizal, brother of Dr. Jose Rizal speaks about the dreams of Dr. Rizal for the Philippines.
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Essay Writing Contest
Saturday, May 14, 2011, 10:00 a.m.
Wright College (Computer Lab)
4300 N. Narragansett Ave., Chicago IL 60634
Sponsored by the Philippine Independence Week Committee 2011 and Order of the Knights of Rizal (Malaya Chapter).
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Children’s Stories and Crafts
Saturday, May 21, 2011, 2:00 p.m.
Chicago Public Library, Albany Park
5150 N. Kimball Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
Favorite Tales from the Philippines: A Celebration of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal. Storytellers present well-loved myths and tales from the Philippines that will enchant and intrigue children and families.
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Children’s Stories and Crafts/Spreading Rizal’s Message: Book Donation
Monday, May 23, 2011, 10:30 a.m.
Chicago Public Library
Harold Washington Library Center
Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, lower level
400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605
Children’s Stories and Crafts
Kick-off ceremony for the Storytelling Sessions and Crafts Making at various Chicago Public Library locations. Reading of Filipino Folklore in celebration of Dr. Jose Rizal’s 150th birth anniversary.
Spreading Rizal’s Message: Book Donation
Donation of copies of the original manuscripts of Dr. Jose Rizal’s famous novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.
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Film Showing
Rizal sa Dapitan by Tikoy Aguiluz
Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 6:00 p.m.
Chicago Public Library
Harold Washington Library Center
Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, lower level
400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605
In the bucolic surroundings of “Dapitan,” Jose Rizal led a quiet life serving the people on the city. Assuming the role of a doctor, teacher and engineer, he steered the inactive country into action. From award-winning director Tikoy Aguiluz, together with Albert Martinez and Amanda Page, comes an honest and intelligent film interpretation of the National Hero’s exile in Dapitan.
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Children’s Stories and Crafts
Saturday, June 4, 2011, 11:00 a.m.
Chicago Public Library, Woodson Regional
9525 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60628
Favorite Tales from the Philippines: A Celebration of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal. Storytellers present well-loved myths and tales from the Philippines that will enchant and intrigue children and families.
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Celebrating Philippine Independence Day with Rizal @ 150
Friday, June 10, 2011, 9:00 a.m.
Daley Plaza
118 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60602
Flag raising to commemorate the 113th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence. Rizal is reckoned to be one of the main driving force towards Philippine independence from Spanish rule in the late 19th century.
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Community Picnic and Festival Celebration
June 11, 2011, Saturday, 9:00 a.m.
Halmich Park, 13 Mile Road
Warren, Michigan 48090
Celebrating the Life and Works of Dr. Jose Rizal. This celebration is integrated into the community’s annual observance of Philippine Independence commonly known as “Kalayaan” with a special focus on Rizal’s life and works through a dramatic skit (Sarswela) by Filipino American Community Council of Michigan (FILAMCCO).
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Exhibit, Lecture & Book Donation
Saturday, June 18, 2011, 11:00 a.m.
The Newberry Library
60 W. Walton St., Chicago, IL 60610
Filipiniana Collection Exhibit & Lecture by Dr. Ramon G. Lopez on the topic: “The Dr. Jose P. Rizal Retraction Issue, Revisited: A Personal Viewpoint.”
Spreading Rizal’s Message: Book Donation
Donation of copies of the original manuscripts of Dr. Jose Rizal’s famous novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.
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Symposium / Community Discussion
June 18, Saturday, 2011, 11:00 a.m.
Pilipinas Restaurant
13 Mile, Ryan Street, Warren, Michigan 48092
Discussion on the topic of “The Relevance of Dr. Jose Rizal in Today’s Society” sponsored by the National Federation of Filipino American Association-Michigan (NaFFAA-Michigan).
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Wreath Laying & Kite Flying
Sunday, June 19, 2011, 9:00 a.m.
Dr. Jose P. Rizal Monument,
4739 N. Marine Dr., Chicago, IL 60640
Wreath laying ceremony in honor of Dr. Jose Rizal’s 150th birth anniversary
Kite Flying - A giant saranggola made by Fred de Asis will be flown during the commemorative celebration of Dr. Rizal’s birth anniversary.
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Annual Summer Picnic
June 19, 2011, Sunday, 11:00 a.m.
Veterans Park (Veterans Shelter)
400-500 Block of Springfield Road (East Side)
Springfield Road, East Peoria, Illinois 61611
This annual summer picnic/potluck sponsored by Filipino American Society of Central Illinois (FASCI) will focus on the celebration of Dr. Rizal’s 150th birth anniversary with a display of Dr. Rizal’s books, copies of his letters to his family, the singing of “Ang Bayan Ko” and the reciting of the poem “ARAW NG KALAYAAN” by a member of the Knights of Rizal.
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Dinner Celebration
June 19, Sunday, 2011, 4:00 p.m.
Ginger Asian Bistro, 3100 West White Oaks Drive
Springfield, Illinois 62704
The Order of the Knights of Rizal (OKR) Lincolnland Chapter will hold a dinner celebration on the occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the birth of Dr. Jose Rizal. There will be guest speaker, presentations by members of the Chapter and awarding of medallions to the Chapter’s Kababaihang Rizalista in America members.
The Springfield-based Filipino American Historical Society (FilAmHisSo) and the Central Illinois Philippine American Society (CIPAS) will present other programs following that of the OKR.
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Book Donation, Program, Dinner & Photo Exhibit
Sunday, June 19, 2011, 6:00 p.m.
Rizal Heritage Center
1332 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago IL 60613
Spreading Rizal’s Message: Book Donation
Donation of copies of the original manuscripts of Dr. Jose Rizal’s famous novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.
Commemorative Program and Fraternal Dinner of the Knights of Rizal (This event is by invitation only)
RIZAL Photo Exhibit
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Children’s Stories and Crafts
Saturday, June 25, 2011, 11:00 a.m.
Chicago Public Library, Edgebrook
5331 W. Devon Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646
Favorite Tales from the Philippines: A Celebration of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal. Storytellers present well-loved myths and tales from the Philippines that will enchant and intrigue children and families.
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Holy Mass Celebrating the 150th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal Organized by the Cathedral Filipino Network
Saturday, June 25, 2011, 11:00 a.m.
Holy Name Cathedral
735 N. State Street, Chicago IL 60611
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Kundiman, An Evening of Filipino Classic Songs
Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 6:00 p.m.
Chicago Public Library
Harold Washington Library Center
Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, lower level
400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605
The concert will feature Kundiman songs, which are Filipino art songs: tunes of nostalgia, romance, life in the countryside and love of country written by Filipino composers. It will also honor Dr. Jose Rizal’s writing via monologues, whose legacy and patriotism we continue up to this day.
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Philippine Week / Tribute to Rizal
July 7-16, 2011 (details to be announced)
Instituto Cervantes of Chicago
31 W. Ohio, Chicago, IL 60610
A week-long celebration in collaboration with Instituto Cervates of Chicago to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal, which includes series of discussions on Rizal's life and works by distinguished speakers, a musical play, a Kundiman concert, and a film showing.
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Children’s Stories and Crafts
Saturday, July 9, 2011, 11:00 a.m.
Chicago Public Library, Brighton Park
4314 S. Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632
Favorite Tales from the Philippines: A Celebration of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal. Storytellers present well-loved myths and tales from the Philippines that will enchant and intrigue children and families.
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Children’s Stories and Crafts
Saturday, July 9, 2011, 2:00 p.m.
Chicago Public Library, Uptown
929 W. Buena Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613
Favorite Tales from the Philippines: A Celebration of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal. Storytellers present well-loved myths and tales from the Philippines that will enchant and intrigue children and families.
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The Family Fun Festival
Saturday & Sunday, July 23 & 24, 2011 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Millennium Park Chase Promenade North
201 E. Randolph St. (Between Michigan Ave. and Columbus Ave.)
Chicago, IL 60602
Art Workshops and Exhibits, Storytelling and Crafts Making, Cultural Performances, Philippine Martial Arts and Games
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Children’s Stories and Crafts
Saturday, July 23, 2011, 11:00 a.m.
Chicago Public Library, Sulzer Regional
4455 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
Favorite Tales from the Philippines: A Celebration of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal. Storytellers present well-loved myths and tales from the Philippines that will enchant and intrigue children and families.
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Children’s Stories and Crafts
Saturday, August 6, 2011, 2:00 p.m.
Chicago Public Library, McKinley Park
1915 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609
Favorite Tales from the Philippines: A Celebration of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal. Storytellers present well-loved myths and tales from the Philippines that will enchant and intrigue children and families.
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Children’s Stories and Crafts
Saturday, August 13, 2011, 2:00 p.m.
Chicago Public Library, Lozano
1805 S. Loomis Street, Chicago, IL 60608
Favorite Tales from the Philippines: A Celebration of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal. Storytellers present well-loved myths and tales from the Philippines that will enchant and intrigue children and families.
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Visual Art Exhibits
August 15-24, 2011,
8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Celebrate Rizal’s 150th Anniversary At Chicago’s Daley Plaza
50 W. Washington, Chicago, IL 60602
The Philippine Consulate in Chicago is sponsoring an arts display at the Daley Center and a cultural program at Chicago's Daley Plaza in celebration of the 150th Birth Anniversary of the Philippine National Hero.
Seven Filipino-American artists will display twelve new works depicting the life, works and inspiration of Dr. Jose P. Rizal. "Renaissance Man: Jose Rizal" will be on display from August 15 to 24, 2011. Exhibiting artists include Bueno Silva, Fabie De Silva, Paul Balan, Sherie Sloane, Susan Alforque Silvano, Willi Buhay and Wivinne Eve Red Buhay.
Opening Reception will be on August 15, 2011 at 4:00 pm at the Daley Center Lobby. Admission is free.
A cultural program will be presented at the outdoor stage of the Daley Plaza at noon on Monday, August 22. (details below)
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Cultural Presentation
Monday, August 22, 2011, 12:00 noon
Daley Plaza - Under the Picasso (Noon-Time Performance)
50 W. Washington, Chicago, IL 60602
A music and dance program featuring Filipino folkdances and music that are used in rituals, courtships and festivals, which depict the people’s rich culture, customs and traditions. Performances are by local Filipino American performing groups and coordinated by the Philippine American Cultural Foundation
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*Schedules are subject to change without prior notice.
**All Consulate activities for 2011 will be dedicated in honor of Dr. Jose Rizal.
***All the activities are open to the public and FREE unless otherwise indicated. |
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Dr. Jose P. Rizal Monument
4739 N. Marine Drive
Chicago, IL 60640 |
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