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Illinois
Cultural Corners
By CAROLYN BLACKBURN
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The outpouring of arts in the culturally diverse state of Illinois is synonymous with its very own Chicago-based Second City, the comedy club/theater and school of improvisation that has churned out dozens of comedic stars, including Tina Fey, Mike Myers, Bill Murray and Jane Lynch.
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While Illinois enjoys a good laugh, the arts and culture scene here is no laughing matter. The state is host to notable and numerous cultural draws that make for a standout Midwest meetings experience.
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Picture Perfect
Photography museums are an engaging venue options for groups
By MARLENE GOLDMAN
The power of the image is celebrated in photo galleries and exhibits worldwide, as well as in a number of photography-specific museums. Groups can take advantage of everything from facility space to photography classes at many of these museums throughout the U.S.
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Who speaks for our industry, or is a muffin really worth $16? –
A Meetings Focus Blog
By JOAN EISENSTODT
Do you remember the Hans Christian Andersen story “The Emperor’s New Clothes”? (And another interpretation.)
Our industry has too many emperors: people who garner attention for their particular points of view or causes/industry segments even when the prevailing wisdom is that their POVs are not in sync with reality. Unlike in the story, there has been no little boy (or adult man or woman) to call out the emperors and take on the ills of our industry and put ego aside to help meetings and those who work in the industry.
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