Join us for an evening with the incomparable David Byrne — musician, artist, playwright, and one of the most restlessly curious minds of our time. Best known as co-founder of Talking Heads, Byrne has spent decades moving fluidly between music, visual art, and theater, always asking the questions others overlook. Hear from Byrne as he discusses his new book Sleeping Beauties, which explores what brings dormant ideas back to life and serves as a guide to recognizing the next great idea before it falls asleep again.

This event is presented in partnership with the Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture.

• For any questions regarding general public tickets please call the Athenaeum box office Tuesday – Friday 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. at (312) 820-6250 or email info@athenaeumcenter.org
• Chicago Humanities is pleased to partner with Chicago’s Seminary Co-op Bookstores, the country’s first not-for-profit bookstore. 
• Copies of Sleeping Beauties: Why Good Ideas Go Dormant and How They Wake Up will be available for purchase on-site at the event.
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