CIRCA Pintig

LXCL:Free and Open to the Public

General Admission

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1774795046/wysiwyg/ectqyuf1ukjcx5reutlh.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">Experience Panther in the Sky at the UIC Library Join us for a powerful two‑day event series examining the intersections of gun violence, disability, trauma, and community resilience, featuring a panel discussion and special remount performances of Panther in the Sky&mdash;a play recognized as a finalist for &ldquo;Best New Play&rdquo; in the Chicago Reader&rsquo;s 2024 Best of Chicago Awards. Written by Lani T. Montreal, Panther in the Sky is a profound exploration of grief, healing, and solidarity. The story follows four grieving mothers and four young men navigating the afterlife in the wake of gun violence on Chicago&rsquo;s streets. Originally written in response to the 2009 surge in school shootings, the play continues to serve as a tool for collective reflection and community action&mdash;described by critics as a &ldquo;testament to the power of empathy.&rdquo; This special remount at the UIC Library brings a vital conversation directly into the heart of the university community. ⭐ MONDAY, APRIL 13Panel Discussion: Gun Violence, Disability, and Mental Well‑Being📍 UIC Library, Room 1‑470🕑 2:00&ndash;4:00 PM📝&nbsp;CART services provided🍎 Light community reception to follow Join scholars, practitioners, and community leaders for a panel exploring how gun violence, grief, and trauma uniquely affect disabled survivors, their families, and their communities. This conversation will ground the themes of Panther in the Sky within disability justice, public health, and community care frameworks. ⭐ TUESDAY, APRIL 14Two Performances of Panther in the Sky + Actor Talkbacks📍 UIC Library, Room 1‑470🕑 Showtimes:2:00&ndash;4:00 PM and 6:00&ndash;8:00 PM🎧Access Services Available:ASL InterpretationCARTAudio Description🎟 Tickets required due to limited capacity💸 Free &amp; open to the public Each performance is followed by an actor talkback, creating space for shared reflection, dialogue, and community storytelling. 🎭 Quick Facts About the Play The Story: Intertwines the lives of grieving mothers and &nbsp;young men navigating the afterlife in the aftermath of Chicago gun violence.&nbsp;The Impact: Born from the 2009 Chicago school shooting crisis, the play continues to be used as a community solidarity tool across neighborhoods and partner organizations. The Mission:&nbsp;This tour bridges Chicago&rsquo;s neighborhoods, disability communities, and academic spaces to confront the realities of gun violence and inspire collective healing. ⚠️ Content Warning: This event includes discussions and artistic portrayals of gun violence, loss, grief, trauma, and their impact on disabled survivors, families, and communities. 🤝 Presented in Partnership With:UIC &#39;s Department of Disability and Human Development (DHD), Institute on Disability and Human Development, Disability Cultural Center, Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Illinois Chicago Library, Bodies of Work Co/Lab, The WAANT Program, CIRCA-Pintig, Corners: Center for Food Equity &amp; Medicine, Chicagoland Disabled People of Color Coalition, DHD‑USA, Digital Tapestries, and additional campus and community collaborators

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for registering for our event and supporting our cause. Your registration greatly helps our mission. 🚀 If you would like to contribute further, contact us to become a volunteer, or talk to your friends about our cause! Ginger Leopoldoginger@circapintig.org

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1774795046/wysiwyg/ectqyuf1ukjcx5reutlh.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />Experience Panther in the Sky at the UIC Library Join us for a powerful two‑day event series examining the intersections of gun violence, disability, trauma, and community resilience, featuring a panel discussion and special remount performances of Panther in the Sky—a play recognized as a finalist for “Best New Play” in the Chicago Reader’s 2024 Best of Chicago Awards. Written by Lani T. Montreal, Panther in the Sky is a profound exploration of grief, healing, and solidarity. The story follows four grieving mothers and four young men navigating the afterlife in the wake of gun violence on Chicago’s streets. Originally written in response to the 2009 surge in school shootings, the play continues to serve as a tool for collective reflection and community action—described by critics as a “testament to the power of empathy.” This special remount at the UIC Library brings a vital conversation directly into the heart of the university community. ⭐ MONDAY, APRIL 13Panel Discussion: Gun Violence, Disability, and Mental Well‑Being📍 UIC Library, Room 1‑470🕑 2:00–4:00 PM📝 CART services provided🍎 Light community reception to follow Join scholars, practitioners, and community leaders for a panel exploring how gun violence, grief, and trauma uniquely affect disabled survivors, their families, and their communities. This conversation will ground the themes of Panther in the Sky within disability justice, public health, and community care frameworks. ⭐ TUESDAY, APRIL 14Two Performances of Panther in the Sky + Actor Talkbacks📍 UIC Library, Room 1‑470🕑 Showtimes:2:00–4:00 PM and 6:00–8:00 PM🎧Access Services Available:ASL InterpretationCARTAudio Description🎟 Tickets required due to limited capacity💸 Free &amp; open to the public Each performance is followed by an actor talkback, creating space for shared reflection, dialogue, and community storytelling. 🎭 Quick Facts About the Play The Story: Intertwines the lives of grieving mothers and  young men navigating the afterlife in the aftermath of Chicago gun violence. The Impact: Born from the 2009 Chicago school shooting crisis, the play continues to be used as a community solidarity tool across neighborhoods and partner organizations. The Mission: This tour bridges Chicago’s neighborhoods, disability communities, and academic spaces to confront the realities of gun violence and inspire collective healing. ⚠️ Content Warning: This event includes discussions and artistic portrayals of gun violence, loss, grief, trauma, and their impact on disabled survivors, families, and communities. 🤝 Presented in Partnership With:UIC 's Department of Disability and Human Development (DHD), Institute on Disability and Human Development, Disability Cultural Center, Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Illinois Chicago Library, Bodies of Work Co/Lab, The WAANT Program, CIRCA-Pintig, Corners: Center for Food Equity &amp; Medicine, Chicagoland Disabled People of Color Coalition, DHD‑USA, Digital Tapestries, and additional campus and community collaborators

CIRCA Pintig

Panther in the Sky and Disability Advocacy Event

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