Co-facilitator: Carl Hayes

Join us to watch a video of Tom Skilling and Bill Kurtis as they explore the science and stories behind our most unforgettable blizzards. Learn why these powerful storms strike Chicago. Hear firsthand accounts of those who could have been stranded by snow. Could such blizzards happen again?

For many decades Norman Rockwell's work was widely dismissed as "Kitch" in the fine arts community. The controversy still reigns. Was he a serious artist or just a very good illustrator? After examining his background, history, and works we will come to our own conclusions.