We came here for an event about poetry in various languages by Chicago-based poets and translators…read more We used to come years ago (pre-pandemic) to watch movies, or listen to book reviews. We speak NO German but it was always a nice space to visit. We never joined to study the language or take classes but we definitely want to visit someday. The space is about how I remember it, and the presentation (we were kind of late) was good. The seating was not ideal. I was not able to see the subtitles for the readings (there were PowerPoint slides) so I sat in the very back on a sofa. I really blame myself for being too late to sit up front, not the institution. There was a wine reception following, with treats from local bakers as well as the Italian Cultural Institute. We chatted with a few people too. The view of Michigan Avenue from there is so great, even at night. I'd go back for another event, I do miss this place.

Once upon a time, I took German in High School. Over a decade later, I decided to rekindle my…read morerelationship with the language. There's a good chance that I may be going to Germany to teach English next year, so now is a good a time as any to take the class! I thought I would know a lot coming into the class (I barely tested into A1.2) but then I realized that there were already many things I didn't know or forgot. But the great thing about these classes is that you are thrown in and fully immersed in a certain theme of German speaking. ie, asking for directions, making a doctors appointment, telling time, etc. Unlike my HS German class, you don't necessarily learn "from the start" but take steps towards learning the language in a way that may be helpful in speaking and understanding. My last class is next week, but I've already signed up for the next level. The instructors seem to rotate and vary depending on skill level, but our teacher is simply the best! She's always high energy, positive, and makes the class engaging. I certainly hope she's the instructor for the next level! A great course at a great price. High recommendation.

I took levels 1-3 with Matt L, and I had a wonderful experience. Matt is an incredible teacher. He…read moreis very knowledgeable, and he uses many different mediums to teach ASL concepts. I especially loved the lessons on deaf-culture, which helped me understand the deaf experience from someone who experiences it firsthand. Matt is very warm and empathetic (and funny!). I'm sad there aren't more levels because I would definitely continue to take classes with Matt. Definitely, definitely recommend!

Just finished level 1! I am so happy to have started learning ASL and lucky yo have found Matt l…read more Matt's approach is practical and easy to learn: The class is fun! Matt has a great sense of humor. If you want to learn ASL, this is your place.

Started off as a single mom of 4 with a dream of becoming a nurse with NO IDEA of how to start…read more Then one day I ran across CCLC and 1 phone call with Mr.Shannon my life changed. He listened and reinsured me that I was in the right place. Within a month I was enrolled and starting school, within a year I was completely certified as a patient care technician. I finished school oct and was fully hired into rush hospital in Nov. CCLC has changed everything for me I will forever hold a special place in my heart for the staff, the teachers and the facilities that allowed us to do clinical. I would tell ANYBODY thats looking to become a Cna or a nurse and dont know where to start, start at CCLC you won't regret it. Oh yeah tell them Markeda sent you

Cannot recommend Ride Chicago enough! My very precious boy…read morehas wanted to ride a bike for years. At 18 yrs old we finally relented. I don't doubt his skill as he's an excellent car driver. I do doubt all the crazies on the road! And I want my kiddo to last until old man adulthood! So I wanted him to have as much practice as possible from people who truly care. Freddie saw Jay for riding skills / lessons for the last couple of weeks and wow! Not only is my boy hooked but I have a deeper respect for these guys that take their time to take the students seriously. As a Mum who wants her kiddo riding as safe as possible, I thought nothing of multiple lessons and of course the onsite licensing class. Alden in the office was brilliant at working out the scheduling that worked with our crazy calendar and we now have a fully licensed rider who sailed through the test with zero marks taken off. My son will have a break for the winter and I will once again see if Jay can give him a refresher in the late Spring before the season really starts to give my kiddo every success to enjoy his riding! Thank you Ride Chicago! You gave Freddie the world he was hoping to ride in!

An essential, and excellent, experience for first-time and experienced riders alike…read more I've always wanted to ride a motorcycle, but never felt quite ready to pull the trigger. After a year of sneaking rides on my wife's scooter, the time was finally right. Get your permit and sign up for a class at Ride. They'll start you out with the absolute basis, and take you through two, five hour days after which you'll feel confident in being able to pass the state test (another service they provide). I'll be heading back down to take that test soon, and am looking forward to starting my journey on two wheels, and almost certainly taking their intermediate class down the line. If you're lucky enough to get Jay and Paco, you'll be in good hands. They're each incredibly knowledgeable, excellent teachers with two very different styles, something I personally loved. You never have the opportunity to get too frustrated or anxious because you know you're in good hands and you're constantly building on skills you've learned in previous lessons. Highly recommend!

The institute can help with any and all Language, public speaking, Interview consultant &…read morepresentation specialist help. They teach ESL and help learn most any foreign language for native English speakers. They also help with TOEFL tutoring. All the teachers as kind and professional. I had a great experience!

Spudnik is a co-op that allows creatives and such to use their equipment in the studio for their…read moreown personal pursuits. They have letterpress, screen printing equipment, lithography, and more at your disposal. A membership with Spudnik gains you access to all of this and there are different levels based on what you want to use the studio for (basic and volunteer for more casual artists and keyholder for those who, say, make a living off of their art). If you're new to all of this they also lead classes and workshops for outside groups as well, including classes on screen printing, zine making, lithography, risography, letterpress, photoshop and more. I had a great time here designing and screen printing t-shirts with my colleagues last week. Tara and the other Spudnik folks were so fantastic, walking us through the process of creating the image (we did a collaborative drawing but you can also use their computers to create something digitally) then taking us through the steps of screen printing. I had done some INCREDIBLY DIY screen printing years ago so it was great to see how it's done in a proper setting with a dark room and all that good stuff. She told us all about the different screen gauges, the emulsion process, and more. So fun and educational! A super cool space that I wish I had known about when I lived in Chicago. I would have definitely joined and exercised my creativity, no doubt.

Loved my experience at Spudnik! We rented out the place for a team bonding screen printing…read moreexperience and had a blast! As others have mentioned, this is a space for creatives to play. While there are studios for individual artists that are in-house, there are letterpress and screen printing machines as well as workshops that are offered to the general public. Our group made a screenprinting design, where we collaborated on a drawing between the 12 of us and the wonderful staff helped us make T-Shirts with the original screenprint that we created! It was a fun, involved process and the staff at Spudnik made it easy, seamless and stress-free. If you're looking for a fun experience or just looking to get more connected to the creative community in Chicago, check out Spudnik!

I have three children who currently attend school here. You really can't beat the sense of…read morecommunity and the commitment of the teachers and staff. The Performing arts teachers are top notch! The parent community is committed and involved. It is an excellent option to consider for your kids!

This is our second year as a Tubman family and we are extremely happy! Tubman has checked all of…read moreour top "wish list" items for a school for our kids: great academic program (wall to wall IB program), different electives, diverse groups, strong parent-admin communication and, most importantly...an amazing community!!

We came here with a couples deal for a 90-minute Surfset class, but it happened to have just been…read morethe two of us that night - yay private session! The Surfset workout was really fun. Definitely worth a try! Even if you work out regularly, doing all those familiar exercises while balancing on the Surfset is a whole new challenge and really good way to mix it up. I wouldn't call my lifestyle completely "active" - if anything, my love for food and indulgence is basically the opposite, but Kimberly was encouraging and understanding, willing to tailor it up or down to our needs with each exercise we were doing. I felt challeneged in a very positive way without feeling like I was put down. Her dedication to fitness is an inspiration. I really wish that we could have this equipment to use without her instruction ALL the time or have it always be in a class setting, but the first time you'd definitely need someone to tell you what you can do with the thing. Go give it a try! This is pretty much the only place in the area you can do it, and I wholeheartedly recommend Kimberly for the experience. Looks like she's also running groupon deals.... so you should go buy one.

Finding my inner surfer girl...this was a great class to add to my workout routine. Signing up was…read moresuper easy to do online, and it was a little tricky to find the entrance (you need to go the rear of the building - look for the white sign in the front with red writing for MyBody Complex). It so happened to be one-on-one session today, and I had a blast. It's definitely challenging but in a good way. I was thankful that I had previous experience working on a Bosu ball, which made the balancing easier, and for the work that I've done with my trainer and in Pilates. Be prepared for an awesome all-body workout..you will engage your core the whole time (various ab exercises/mountain climbers/balancing on the board), upper body (planks/tricep dips/pushups), lower body (squats/lunges) but it was great because Michal totally adjusted the class to what I was able to do. A great find on Groupon (you can get a package of 1,3, or 5 classes) and I highly recommend trying it out!