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Woman Made
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- Chicago, IL
4.90741 stars 216 reviews
andrea2 wrote:
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Totally Positive Productions
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Cardz For Kidz NFP
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4.99115 stars 113 reviews
allterrain wrote:
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Musical Arts Institute
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4.95327 stars 107 reviews
Tony12 wrote:
I am the very proud father of an up and coming young bass player. When we first came to the Musical Arts Institute, we had no ideal who Micheal Manson was, much less his expertise and status within the music world. We now know just how gracious God... more »
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IPaintMyMind
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Henock K. wrote:
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Silk Road Rising
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4.96739 stars 92 reviews
atrau123 wrote:
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The Arts of Life, Inc.
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- Chicago, IL
4.98701 stars 77 reviews
Writer wrote:
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The Spirit of Harmony Foundation
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- Chicago, IL
5 stars 70 reviews
Veronica M.4 wrote:
I join with the Spirit of Harmony as a volunteer to advocate for the moral imperative of music education for children at the earliest age possible and to keep the music programs alive in schools. We have done several instrument drives and the musical... more »
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Imagination Theater Inc
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4.95918 stars 49 reviews
jorgensenr27 wrote:
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CircEsteem Inc.
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5 stars 28 reviews
Rick George wrote:
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Music Box Foundation
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4.89286 stars 28 reviews
hnakee wrote:
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Higher Learning Network NFP
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- Chicago, IL
4.95238 stars 21 reviews
higher-learning-network wrote:
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Chicago Public Library Foundation
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
4.92857 stars 14 reviews
Judith Barnard wrote:
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Niagara Foundation
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4.42857 stars 14 reviews
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Blue Ifa Tribe NFP Inc
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5 stars 11 reviews
mobileUser wrote:
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Expanding Lives
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5 stars 9 reviews
grace4 wrote:
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Merit School of Music
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- Chicago, IL
5 stars 8 reviews
JenniferHT wrote:
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Changing Worlds
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5 stars 8 reviews
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Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership
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- Chicago, IL
4.125 stars 8 reviews
Rick Carter wrote:
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American Writers Museum
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- Chicago, IL
5 stars 8 reviews
Obedi wrote:
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Cuerdas Clasicas Inc
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- Chicago, IL
5 stars 8 reviews
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Lullalee Productions and Services
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- Chicago, IL
5 stars 6 reviews
Daniel S. wrote:
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GRANT A WISH INC
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4.8 stars 5 reviews
Writer wrote:
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Near Northwest Arts Council
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- Chicago, IL
4.8 stars 5 reviews
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Cabrini-Green Tutoring Program Inc
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- Chicago, IL
4.8 stars 5 reviews
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PianoForte Foundation
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4.6 stars 5 reviews
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Girls Rock! Chicago
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Reading In Motion
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DStanislaw wrote:
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Chinatown Museum Foundation
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Barrel of Monkeys Production
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Katie wrote:
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Urban Theater Chicago NFP
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AMERICAN INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS
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Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education
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- Chicago, IL
5 stars 3 reviews
jnathan4256 wrote:
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Chicago Independent Radio Project
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- Chicago, IL
5 stars 3 reviews
bengrieve wrote:
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PrideArts
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- Chicago, IL
5 stars 3 reviews
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THREEWALLS
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LINCOLN PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
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Museum of Science and Industry
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- Chicago, IL
5 stars 1 review
BigSportsFan wrote:
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THE PRESTON BRADLEY CENTER NFP
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- Chicago, IL
5 stars 1 review
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INTONATION MUSIC WORKSHOP
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- Chicago, IL
5 stars 1 review
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Center For International Performance And Exhibition
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
1 stars 1 review
hothouse wrote:
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Designs for Dignity
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- Chicago, IL
5 stars 1 review
Annie44 wrote:
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Social Change
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- Chicago, IL
5 stars 1 review
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The Simple Good
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- Chicago, IL
5 stars 1 review
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Classic Characters Toy Museum
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 1 review
ClassicToys20 wrote:
Was very excited to see many of my favorite childhood characters. My children really enjoyed the onsite visit along with educational programs provided. A great way to connect families and community. more »
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LAWYERS FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS
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- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN THE CREATIVE ARTS. more »
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ENSEMBLE ESPANOL
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- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
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The Chicago Philharmonic Society
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
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Chicago Sinfonietta Inc
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- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
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Chicago Architecture Foundation
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- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
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KARTEMQUIN EDUCATIONAL FILMS
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- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
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Facets Multi-Media
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- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
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Kalapriya Foundation, Center for Indian Performing Arts
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0 stars 0 reviews
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Roots International Arts Alliance & The Queen of Sheba Research Foundation
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- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
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Hyde Park Suzuki Institute Inc
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- Chicago , IL
0 stars 0 reviews
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Lakeside Pride Music Ensembles
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Preservation Chicago
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- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
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AMERICAS TIME OUT FOR YOUTH INC
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EIGHTH BLACKBIRD PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION
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- Chicago, IL
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United Way Of Metropolitan South Chicago Inc
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- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
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Sideshow Theatre Company
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- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
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German-American-National-Congress Inc North Side
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- Chicago, IL
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Snow City Arts
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- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
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Free Street Programs, Inc.
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- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
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Illinois Arts Alliance
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CHILDS PLAY TOURING THEATRE
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0 stars 0 reviews
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Steppenwolf Theater Co.
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- Chicago, IL
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Window To The World Communications Inc
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Storycatchers Theatre
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Young Chicago Authors
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SOUTH CHICAGO ART CENTER NFP
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Ride for CHANGE Ride for HOPE Foundation
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CHICAGO DESIGN MUSEUM
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Single Mother's Of Culture Nfp foundation
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Alt Space Chicago [alt_]
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OUR BELIEF Art, as the inherent reflection of culture and identity, can inspire, empower and revitalise communities. more »
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Lifting Hearts With The Arts
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Open Space Arts
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