University of Illinois Press Events Master Calendar

Sunday, November 2, 2025

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  Book Talk: Rudy Mondragón and Gaye Theresa Johnson in Conversation with Mike de la Rocha

  11:00 am   PST

  Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd Pasadena, CA 91101-2116

  Rudy Mondragón and Gaye Theresa Johnson, editors of "Rings of Dissent: Boxing and Performances of Rebellion," talk about their book with Priscilla Leiva during a conversation moderated by Mike de la Rocha at Vroman's Bookstore.

  • Social/Informal Event

Saturday, November 8, 2025

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  Made in Chicago Fun Run/Walk with Monica Eng and David Hammond

  10:00 am - 12:00 pm   CST

  Avalon Branch Chicago Public Library, 8148 S. Stony Island Avenue Chicago, IL 60617

  Join authors Monica Eng and David Hammond for a six-mile guided fun run OR a three-mile walk through Chicago’s Avalon Park, Chatham, and Greater Grand Crossing neighborhoods inspired by their book, "Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometime Bites."

  • Health/Fitness