For a listing of Basic Program 50th-anniversary events in the fall, see reverse. Free and open to the public. First Friday Lecture Series Lectures are offered on the first Friday of every month in the second-floor auditorium of the Chicago Cultural Center , Michigan Avenue and Randolph Street. The Basic Program will examine Plato's thrilling and thought-provoking Symposium ,probing the Eros that may lead to human beloveds, children, works of art and statecraft and the desire for wisdom. An opportunity to meet staff members and students, ask questions, participate in a sample discussion and enjoy light refreshment.
Open houses are free but registration is required.