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Life is better with friends and photos! So grab your favorite people and join us to create your own "love story" scrapbooks that celebrate friendship, community, and personal memories. Where: Little Italy Branch Library When: February 13th, 2-4 pm We will provide essential scrapbooking materials, including paper, scissors, a variety of adhesives, markers, and decorative supplies. You are encouraged to bring any personal photos or mementos you wish to include in your project. Sign up mandatory -https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemKtm2eIXwDIpRvQS8n2r4X9PiAeKQ9sYW8ccC4Ui39Mb-tA/viewform

**Join us at our TECH MIXER AND SOCIAL for afterwork drinks, networking with tech workers in Chicago and meet people from Chicago and all over the world 🌏🎉** Tech, AI, Data, and more \~ Whether you're a seasoned tech veteran or just starting out, let's create the ideal afterwork place to meet and chill with other workers in tech - find that new job, expand your network, share ideas, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends in the industry. Let's inspire, innovate, and shape the future of technology in Chicago! 🍺🥃 Afterwork drinks 📍 **Hopsmith Tavern** \- 15 W Division St\, Chicago 🕕 **5:30pm** onwards **every** **Friday** 🎫 just $4 entry online or $8 at the door! (helps us to run the event inc. Meetup costs etc!) 🔗 [Link to Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1379224400309?aff=meetup) WhatsApp community in the Eventbrite link above *Chicago tech social mixer afterwork drinks AI connect network data IT programming cybersecurity digital nomad blockchain crypto big data science computer networking community career jobs entrepreneur industry product design startup Chicago tech social mixer afterwork drinks AI connect network data IT programming cybersecurity digital nomad blockchain crypto big data science computer networking community career jobs entrepreneur industry product design startup*z

Come join other parents after drop off at The People's Cafe! Talk school shop on all the happenings, events and current events. Parents go through very similar experiences and it's great to connect to your school community. Mondays and Fridays after drop off!

A wood-fired, social sauna seating 16 people, along the lake and inside Chicago's parks, with an Aufguss session to cap off every sauna day. What to bring: \- Water\, preferably with electrolytes/lemon to replenish\. \- Swimsuit/athletic clothes\. \- Towel\(s\) for sitting inside the sauna and for drying off\. There is a changing tent and a shower for rinsing off available. Looking forward to welcoming you! \- Maria Tkacz\, Founder of Harbor & Hoyage @harborandvoyage More info & booking at harborandyoyage.com

Join us in Millennium Park for a **FREE** workout at The Bean. We are an inclusive workout group with chapters throughout the world. Whether you are a multi-marathon runner or a mom just getting back into the swing of things, and everything in between, we only ask of everyone to **#JustShowUp!**

Looking for a spot to run your D&D campaign? We have a great table ready to host! We are keeping the time open for you to choose what works for you and your players. Reach out with any questions or suggestions! Zemi Coffee offers a wide range of drink options from coffee, to tea, to hot chocolate. Along with Puerto Rican empanadas and pastries to fuel your players! Email [email protected] with any questions!

LET'S BECOME FRIENDS TAKING A MIXOLOGY CLASS TOGETHER! 😃🤗 (SEATS ARE LIMITED SO BOOK NOW, BOOK FAST, BOOK EARLY, SPACES ARE LIMITED, RSVP'ING WON'T CONFIRM YOUR SPOT, WALK INS ARE NOT ALLOWED SINCE YOU MUST BOOK IN ADVANCE ) Let's make friendships happen while learning how to make mixed drinks in Mixology Class. \*\*\* Must Be 21 ID REQUIRED. Multi group event! 🤗 Enter my Discount Code to get $10 Off total price go to link below, On left side go to Food & Drink, Then Go To Class Code 3242 Mixology Class, Choose Date, Then Add To Cart, Then go straight to top left side Shopping Cart, add my Discount Code in all Capital Letters... MIX$10 ...then Check out by paying Discovery Center and please message me when you do to place you on the VIP list, Thank you!🙏 🚗🚙 YOU CAN FIND FREE PARKING SPACES TO PARK YOUR CAR ON SPOTANGEL APP ON YOUR CELL PHONE! https://discoverycenter.cc/food-drink-cooking-classes/essential-mixology-bartending-class Class Code: 3242 Availability: Spaces Available Price: $39.00 Choose Your Class Session * Required Material Fees: Add Material Fee to cart (+$25.00) Add $7 Class Registration Fee * 3242 ESSENTIAL MIXOLOGY BARTENDING CLASS: 3242 MIXOLOGY 101 Whether or not you have experience, have taken a bartending course, or are an experienced bartender this class is for you. Take part in our hands-on course where you will build and enjoy your very own creations. This 4 hour course in mixology will have you entertaining your friends or clients in no time. We will take you through the world of mixology including techniques, drinks, recipes and basic equipment. Learn the different types of cocktails, proper fruit or vegitable garnishes and when to build, shake or blend. Brandon Wyant has over 10 years experience in bars both managing and as lead bartender. Brandon brings his experiece and enthusiasm into the classroom. S.L: " I walk in and there's a man with a colorful tie, a leather vest, and a smile on his face. ...not.only is he an informative instructor, but he has some great stories to tell! I now know how to host a party and serve cocktails for my guests, picked up a fun skill." Minimum age: 21. Material fee: $25 Class Registration Fee: $7 Call Discovery Center if you have any questions at 1-773-348-8120. PLEASE NOTE: ALL CLASSES ARE NON REFUNDABLE. Free parking if you look around on Irving Park Road.There is Pay To Park Boxes on Elston Ave. BUT DO NOT PARK ON PERMIT PARKING RESIDENTIAL STICKERS ONLY STREETS BECAUSE YOU WILL GET A TICKET AND GET TOWED. LOOK AT THE PARKING SIGNS. 😃 See you there!

⛪🔔 **Bells, Stone & Sky: Rockefeller Memorial Chapel Carillon Tower Tour** 🏛️✨ 🌿 *An extraordinary afternoon inside one of Chicago’s most iconic Gothic landmarks* ✨ Join us for a rare and unforgettable guided visit and **carillon tower tour** at **Rockefeller Memorial Chapel**, one of the most magnificent collegiate Gothic buildings in the world and a crown jewel of the University of Chicago campus. This special experience begins with an introduction to the chapel’s history and architecture before taking us **inside the tower itself** — offering an up-close look at the mighty carillon bells, the inner workings of the instrument, and breathtaking views from above. This is a **stationary guided visit and tower tour** (not a walking tour), but it *does* involve stair climbing — allowing us to focus deeply on **architecture, engineering, music, and vertical exploration** in a truly unique setting. Expect soaring stone vaults, massive bronze bells, mechanical marvels, a live music demonstration, and panoramic skyline and lake views. ✨ *** **🕰️ Schedule, Meeting Info & Cost** 📅 **Sunday, February 15, 2026** ⏰ **1:00–3:00 PM** 📍 **Rockefeller Memorial Chapel** 5850 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago ⏱️ **Visit length:** \~90 minutes 🎤 **Private guided chapel & carillon tower tour** 💰 **$15 per person** 💵 Cash strongly preferred (Zelle / Venmo / PayPal accepted) ⚠️ All attendees must **check in with me at the start** and submit payment directly so I can provide **one group donation** to the chapel. 📸 Photography is allowed — please be respectful and follow any guidance from our hosts. *** **🌟 What We’ll Experience** ⛪ Rockefeller Memorial Chapel’s awe-inspiring Gothic interior 🔔 Introduction to the chapel’s history, architecture, and musical legacy 🏗️ Behind-the-scenes access to the carillon tower 🕰️ The tower’s mechanical room and historic regulator clock 🔔 Up-close views of the **72-bell carillon** (over **100 tons of bronze**) 🎶 A live demonstration of how the carillon is played 🏛️ The playing cabin where the carillonist performs 🌆 Seasonal **360-degree views** from the top of tower *(weather/university permitting)* *** **🔔 Stair Climbing & Accessibility Note** This tour involves climbing **271 steps**, roughly equivalent to **20–22 stories**. The staircase is a **narrow spiral with no elevator**, and the experience may not be suitable for those who are afraid of heights or claustrophobic, or for anyone with knee issues, mobility concerns, or difficulty with stair climbing. We ascend at a **leisurely pace with multiple breaks**, and there is no pressure to reach the top. Participants are welcome to turn back at any point. Guests who choose not to climb (or who stop early) may remain on the main floor and still enjoy the **carillon playing demonstration via live video and audio feed**. *** **📖 About Rockefeller Memorial Chapel** Rockefeller Memorial Chapel was funded by **John D. Rockefeller Jr.** as a memorial to his father, **John D. Rockefeller Sr.**, the principal benefactor of the University of Chicago. Designed by renowned architect **Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue**, the chapel was completed in **1928** and stands as one of the finest examples of **collegiate Gothic Revival architecture** in the United States. Conceived as a **non-denominational sacred space**, the chapel reflects medieval English cathedral influences combined with early 20th-century American craftsmanship, serving as a symbolic and spiritual anchor of the university. *** **📖 About the Carillon Tower Tour** Rockefeller Memorial Chapel houses **one of the largest carillons in the world**, consisting of **72 massive bronze bells**. The largest bell weighs **36,926 pounds** and measures **117 inches in diameter**. The tour begins with a **10–15 minute introduction** on the main floor, covering the chapel’s history, architecture, and the role of the carillon. From there, participants ascend the tower via a **271-step spiral staircase**, taken at a relaxed pace with frequent stops. Along the way, we will: • Walk above the chapel’s false ceiling (attic catwalk) • Pass through the mechanical room housing the original regulator clock and pneumatic chime system • Stand beside the largest bells • Enter the playing cabin, where the carillonist performs using hands and feet Beyond the cabin, a short additional staircase leads to the top of the tower, where sweeping views of **Chicago’s skyline, Lake Michigan, northern Indiana, and the University of Chicago campus** are visible *in season and when permitted*. *** **🍽️ Optional Coffee or Late Lunch After the Visit** Those interested are welcome to join me afterward at a nearby Hyde Park favorite such as **Medici**, **Noodles Etc.**, or **Salonica Restaurant**. 🍽️ Options will be finalized closer to the date. ⚠️ Please bring cash — some venues may not split checks. *** **👟 What to Bring / Wear** • Camera • Comfortable shoes (stairs!) • Respectful attire • $15 tour fee (exact change appreciated) *** **🚇 Getting There** Public transportation is encouraged. Use Google Maps or CTA Trip Planner: [https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/](https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/) *** **🚗 Parking** • Limited street parking nearby (check posted signs) • University area can be busy — arriving early is recommended • SpotHero or ParkWhiz may be helpful *** **📝 RSVP & No-Show Policy** ✔️ Please keep your RSVP updated ✔️ Cancel promptly if plans change ❌ Repeated no-shows may affect future event participation *** ✨🔔 **Join us for a rare opportunity to explore sacred architecture, musical engineering, and sky-high views — all inside one of Chicago’s most extraordinary landmarks.**

This isn’t a party. It’s not a performance. And you don’t need to arrive with anything figured out. Galentine’s Weekend is a pause — for people who care about relationships but don’t want forced vulnerability or surface-level connection. Come solo. Come with a friend. Either way, you’ll be met where you are. ### You’ll feel at home here if… * You value connection but dislike being put on the spot * You want insight, not fixing * You’re thoughtful, curious, and emotionally aware * You’re navigating relationships — with others or yourself * You want something grounded, not hypey You don’t need to share to belong. Presence is enough. ### WHAT YOU’LL ACTUALLY EXPERIENCE #### **FRIDAY — Pieces of the Heart** **Fri\, February 13\, 2026 \| 6:00–9:00 PM** **An evening focused on softening, opening, and reconnecting.** **Includes:** * Reiki-based heart opening * Reader speed dating (rotating intuitive readers) * Love spell jar ritual * Sound bath closing * Tea & intentional space **Optional premium readings available.** [Reserve Your Spot Now](https://ticketscandy.com/e/galentines-weekend-at-synchronicity-15142) #### **Sunday — Held & Seen** **Sun\, February 15\, 2026 \| 12:00–3:30 PM** **An afternoon focused on insight, reflection, and relational clarity.** **Includes:** * Relationship astrology workshop * Love spell jar ritual * Inclusive oracle circle * Soft close + guided reflection * Tea & intentional space **Optional premium readings available.** [Reserve Your Spot Now](https://ticketscandy.com/e/galentines-weekend-at-synchronicity-15142) ### A few things to know before you say yes #### Aligned doesn’t mean easy — but it does mean true. * Sharing is always optional * This is not group therapy * Tickets are per person * You can attend solo or with someone * The experience is meaningful either way ### Choose your experience #### **FRIDAY — Pieces of the Heart** General Admission — **$85** * Bring Your Galentine (2 tickets) — **$160** * Optional Premium Upgrade — **$200 per person** [Reserve Your Spot Now](https://ticketscandy.com/e/galentines-weekend-at-synchronicity-15142) #### **Sunday — Held & Seen** General Admission — **$65** * Bring Your Galentine (2 tickets) — **$120** * Optional Premium Upgrade — **$200 per person** [Reserve Your Spot Now](https://ticketscandy.com/e/galentines-weekend-at-synchronicity-15142) ### Premium upgrades (optional) For those who want deeper one-on-one time. Not required to have a meaningful experience. #### **Gel Polish + Intuitive Reading (Vanessa)** Limited availability Friday on-site spots are limited; vouchers provided if full Sunday scheduled during the event [Reserve Your Spot Now](https://ticketscandy.com/e/galentines-weekend-at-synchronicity-15142) #### **Relationship Astrology Reading (Sarah - Sunday only)** 30-minute private session Focused on relationship dynamics — not predictions [Reserve Your Spot Now](https://ticketscandy.com/e/galentines-weekend-at-synchronicity-15142)

Help cook a special birthday lunch for seniors at Little Brothers: Friends of the Elderly. This is a celebration event where you will meet many seniors in their 70's, 80's and 90's and some even over a hundred years old! Come help make their birthday a very special one. Both experienced and non experienced volunteers are welcome. All cooking and plating instructions will be provided on site and it is easy. All volunteers must be 14 years or older. Minors must get their parents' or legal guardians' permission to participate. This birthday luncheon helps relieve isolation and loneliness among the elderly by providing a delicious meal in a social interactive space. There is a live band or DJ for music with singing and dancing. Volunteers will meet at their main office location at 355 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607. We will start cooking at 9 am and be ready to serve by noon. We will cook 80 to 100 meals to serve on site. Volunteers will meet in the kitchen. The shift time is flexible. If you have to come later or leave early, that's OK. Please dress appropriately to work in a kitchen. Wear closed toe shoes with non slip bottoms, like sneakers. Slacks, jeans or long pants. No shorts or tank tops allowed. You will be asked to wear a hair net or you can bring a baseball cap or hat to manage your hair. You can also bring your own apron if you own one. There is free street parking in the area, usually west of Ashland Ave and the surrounding side streets. It is also near CTA bus routes and Pink line. About our organizations: A 501(C)(3) organization, Fight2Feed’s mission is to make a difference by changing the rise of food insecure communities by fighting hunger one block at a time. The non-profit has over 650 volunteers with presence in Chicago, Kansas City, San Diego, Atlanta and Indianapolis. For more information, to donate or volunteer, visit fight2feed.org (http://fight2feed.org/), like on Facebook (http://facebook.com/fight2feed) or follow on Twitter (http://twitter.com/fight2feed). Fight2Feed combines donated restaurant resources with the mobility of food trucks and volunteer driven cars to delivery food to where food is needed the most in our city. Our organization is 100% volunteer run and supported. We have served over 55,000 meals to people in need in the last 3 years, and have rescued thousands of pounds of surplus food in 2017 from restaurants and other events to be redistributed to hungry citizens in need. Since 1959, Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly, Chicago Chapter’s mission, philosophy, programs and activities remain focused on alleviating loneliness among elders. The need for social interaction is critical to the human spirit—we believe that nurturing the soul is as important as feeding the body. And, while the number of elders served has grown by more than 35% in the last five years, our mission remains firm – to relieve isolation and loneliness among the elderly. Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly was started in France in 1946 by Frenchman Armand Marquiset as les petits frères des Pauvres (Little Brothers of the Poor). The organization served elderly Parisians who had lost their savings and family members in World War II. His motto, flowers before bread, expresses the spirit that man does not live by bread alone; it is the human touch that makes life worth living. Today, Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly serves elderly in seven US cities and eight countries around the world. The Chicago Chapter is located at 355 N. Ashland Avenue in a multi-purpose facility purchased in 1998. This facility is transformed regularly into a place of celebration for holidays, Wednesday luncheons, and countless social gatherings held all year long.

Welcome to our first meetup! This is a quick intro session to welcome everyone, share today’s topic and methodology, and give a brief overview of the Estuary Protocol we’ll be following. Looking forward to meeting you all and kicking things off together!

Join Golden Glove Champ and Pro Judge Andrew for a fun and informative group boxing class at a real MMA gym. It takes a couple minutes to prep, so try to arrive no later than 8:45am sign-in! $20 for meetup members ($30 normally)

**🎟️ 🎶Theater Week Stop 3: $30 tix-Trial in the Delta: Murder of Emmett Till🎭** *Chicago Theater Week 2026 Play #3 - $30 Tix-* *Trial in the Delta: The Murder of Emmett Till @Kimball Arts Center* **Chicago Theater Week Play #3** 🎶 *Trial in the Delta: the Murder of Emmett Till* 📅 **Saturday Feb 14, 2025** ⏰ **7:30 PM** 📍 **The Kimball Arts Center \|** 1757 N. Kimball Ave, Chicago, **🎟️ General Admission Seating** Our **3rd & final stop** for Chicago Theater Week is **Trial in the Delta: The Murder of Emmett Till**, a powerful, award-winning live docu-drama presented by **Collaboraction** in their brand-new **House of Belonging** in Humboldt Park. This immersive production brings the **1955 murder trial of Emmett Till** to life using the **recently unearthed trial transcript**, placing audiences inside the courtroom for a **deeply human, radically honest** examination of a case that changed America forever. Actors sit among the audience, taking the stand as witnesses for both the defense and prosecution — including **Mamie Till-Bradley** — creating a stunning, immediate, and unforgettable experience. New this year! Tickets are available on Hottix, no special codes needed! 🎟 **Theater Week Deal via Hot Tix** • **$30 tickets + fees (normally $55.00)** — no special code • **Limited quantity — WILL sell out** 👉 Buy here: https://hottix.org/shows/collaboraction-in-the-kimball-arts-center/trial-in-the-delta-the-murder-of-emmett-till/ ✔️ Select **2/14/25 General Admission – 7:30 PM** \| **The Kimball Arts Center** **-reg price $55.00 for $30! so $25.00 savings!** Any issues calls Hot tix helpdesk at Phone: **(312) 977-9483 or** Email: **[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])** ⚠️ **Important Ticket Rules** · You must buy your own ticket · **DO NOT RSVP YES until ticket is purchased** · GA seating — we’ll meet in the bar & sit together · High probability of value-priced tickets selling out!! - buy asap! I’ll arrive around **7:00 PM to grab seats as general admission.** *I may grab a meal nearby earlier & I will post a comment of where I will go for those who wish to meet & grab a bite. Check back for updates* 🍷 **Food & Drinks** • No food served and no outside food allowed • Full bar available (wine, spirits, non-alcoholic drinks allowed in theaters) • If you want to eat, plan to do so before the show — many nearby options • Some of us may grab a bite. I’ll post updates closer to the date **Trial in the Delta: the Murder of Emmett Till** 🎶 About the Production On September 20, 1955, testimony began in the murder trial of two members of Emmett Till’s lynch mob. What happened during that trial — and in the weeks and months surrounding it — would help ignite the Civil Rights Movement. Written by Willie Round & G. Riley Mills, directed by Anthony Moseley & Dana Anderson, this production is drawn directly from The State of Mississippi vs. Roy Bryant and J.W. Milam trial transcript. It plays as a live courtroom reenactment, featuring top Chicago actors seated among the audience. Join us as we witness this vital story — and stay to discuss its impact and legacy. **🏛️ About Collaboraction & the Kimball Arts Center** Collaboraction celebrates **30 years** of innovative, socially conscious theater and opens its new **House of Belonging** in Humboldt Park. The space includes: • 🎭 99-seat flexible studio theater • 🍷 50-seat cabaret with café/bar • 🏙️ Located next to the **606 Trail**, where Logan Square meets Humboldt Park Collaboraction’s work is grounded in **KEDA** — *Knowledge, Empathy, Dialogue, and Action* — theater for social change. **Kimball Arts Center** Kimball Arts Center is a hub of Chicago creativity located next to the 606 Trail, where Logan Square meets Humboldt Park. Home to a collection of independent businesses for over 15 years. Always inclusive. Always open-minded. 🚗 Parking: Metered street parking nearby; SpotHero/ParkWhiz recommended 🚇 CTA accessible https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/ ❗ **No-Show Policy** 3 no-shows without RSVP updates = 3-month event freeze. 🎭✨ **This is a true Theater Week steal — grab your ticket before it’s gone!**

It's our third bi-monthly journal club! Join us on the second Sunday every other month as we discuss cutting edge science in the lab! Excited to learn about some cutting edge science? Want to present your interests to a room of biotechnologists and biotech enthusiasts? Well, we're excited to be hosting our second Journal Club here at ChiTownBio. Journal Clubs allow labs to talk about cool research and plan how to use what's happening in research groups around the globe to figure out how to solve problems locally and improve both our lab and our community. We'll be meeting from 2-4 and you can attend in person (I'll bring donuts) or online (Link will be updated in April). Interested in presenting? Fill out this form for more information! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd03FutBrZ0zEsIGpHtplrn18c1HsOifw4RUVMkHHIRX3Je8Q/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106347668434337445107

Our annual Darwin Day Celebration is the premier event of our year, and will be held again at a favorite venue, Friendly Tap. Join us for appetizers and birthday cake, take a selfie with a life-size Darwin cutout, play evolution trivia, and more. Drinks available for purchase. We look forward to seeing you there!

**Abstract:** The Advanced Photon Source (APS) is an X-ray light source at Argonne National Laboratory where researchers perform imaging, diffraction and spectroscopy experiments at 68 specialized beamlines. APS recently completed a major upgrade that made it the brightest synchrotron in the world and upgraded many of the beamlines to take advantage of the dramatically brighter, more coherent beam. These new capabilities are increasing the facility’s raw data production from <10 PB/year before the upgrade to >100 PB/year once all instruments are back online. To meet this data challenge, the APS Beamline Data Pipeline project team is partnering with beamline staff to develop and deploy science data pipelines that use a common set of open-source software tools (many written in Python) to link instruments with the Polaris supercomputer at the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility (ALCF) for data processing. This talk will describe the APS data systems, our file-based and streaming pipeline templates, and some of the open-source software we use to extract scientific insights from beamline data. **Audience Takeaway:** Open source Python data acquisition and analysis tools are ubiquitous at the APS. Many of the packages that are mentioned can be found at [https://github.com/AdvancedPhotonSource](https://github.com/AdvancedPhotonSource). This is a *hybrid* event. To attend online, join us on Zoom here at 6pm: [https://numfocus-org.zoom.us/j/89399976851?pwd=UEgMUZXdYmKdK1x1dIPL6hwUYnp7NW.1](https://numfocus-org.zoom.us/j/89399976851?pwd=UEgMUZXdYmKdK1x1dIPL6hwUYnp7NW.1) **Sponsor**: Grainger will provide the meeting site, as well as snacks for the onsite participants. * **Address:** 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, 18th Floor, Chicago, IL 60654 * **Grainger's Overview:** W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broadline distributor with over $17 billion in revenue. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products and services delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Our machine learning team builds broadly across search, recommendations, product matching, computer vision, and generative AI. * **Logistics**: To access the Grainger office, we require **first and last names** of those who RSVP'd by **Feb 11**. Please take the main elevators at the center of the Mart. Attendees will then present their **IDs** when they arrive at the front desk on the 18th floor.

I will help guide you... help you find a project to work on. Unless you happen to bring your own. your class fee goes towards using my supplies. We will start the class with a guided meditation. If you wish to bring snacks to share and bring your own beverage, it's welcomed.

Managing AWS at scale means balancing performance, cost, and business objectives—but are you making decisions based on assumptions or evidence? Join Bob Dussault from Sycomp to discover why observability isn't just monitoring; it's the architectural foundation that enables excellence across all six pillars of the AWS Well-Architected Framework. Learn how Sycomp's Intelligent Cloud+, Intelligent Observability+, and Managed FinOps services help organizations build observable, cost-efficient infrastructure that delivers measurable business value

This presentation challenges the common tendency to treat ideology as a pejorative label reserved for explicit doctrines or political positions. Instead, ideology is examined as a pervasive and often unavoidable feature of human social life—one that operates largely beneath conscious awareness and shapes interpretation, judgment, and moral reasoning in subtle but powerful ways. The presentation reformulates ideology as a cultural and social phenomenon, offering a more empirically grounded account than conventional, belief-centered definitions. Building on this reformulation, the analysis makes the case for studying capitalism not only as an economic arrangement, but as a pervasive and often subliminal cultural ideology. It introduces original conceptual tools that make visible a cultural process through which market values increasingly displace human values under capitalism’s expansive cultural influence. While it is widely recognized that capitalism affects social and psychological life, this account examines how capitalist ideology spreads through cultural practices, embeds itself within ethical reasoning, and comes to organize moral evaluation around market imperatives. The discussion raises a central question: whether a market-oriented ideological environment can genuinely sustain humane moral frameworks, or whether ethical reasoning must first recognize how capitalist ideology has captured cultural processes in order to reclaim intentionality and reorient moral life around human values and human well-being, rather than relying on the hope that market priorities will incidentally serve them. **Judah Venturi** Judah Venturi is an independent philosopher and writer whose work engages contemporary social and cultural conditions through sustained philosophical analysis. Drawing from philosophy alongside psychology, neuroscience, anthropology, sociology, and economic theory, his writing examines ideology, capitalism, and moral reasoning at a fundamental level, seeking to move beneath surface-level explanations and short-term solutions. He is currently developing a book that introduces original concepts for understanding how capitalism operates as a pervasive cultural force shaping values and ethical judgment. In addition to this work, Venturi is actively publishing essays and presenting his ideas through public lectures and interviews, contributing to a growing body of contemporary philosophical discourse. **Join Zoom Meeting** [https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83984283081?pwd=pDQEeWHCvVNPiazdLF34pU1S8gcaQ0.1](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83984283081?pwd%3DpDQEeWHCvVNPiazdLF34pU1S8gcaQ0.1&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw2XOMB6Dlz_W0X1cqZUURcz) View meeting insights with Zoom AI Companion [https://us06web.zoom.us/launch/edl?muid=a3d6e67c-ecb3-4486-8205-58ed25a08888](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/launch/edl?muid%3Da3d6e67c-ecb3-4486-8205-58ed25a08888&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0d9hz5EKd4epEXBuUb0DRM) Meeting ID: 839 8428 3081 Passcode: 005807 --- One tap mobile +13126266799,,83984283081#,,,,\*005807# US (Chicago) +13092053325,,83984283081#,,,,\*005807# US --- Join by SIP • [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Join instructions [https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/83984283081/invitations?signature=2zvQs4eN6zUITnjhUTgCE_GZj8uoSVr_kGSKLFYf4N0](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/83984283081/invitations?signature%3D2zvQs4eN6zUITnjhUTgCE_GZj8uoSVr_kGSKLFYf4N0&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw3N4X9FCdRBwzgTT0lptQ-f)