Shortlist 2018 Rewind!

The Swearing Scientist, Benjamin Bergen, hosted an interactive conversation about profanity and graphic language at Cards Against Humanity Theater.

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Poet and activist Luis Tubens took us through Pilsen, exploring its public art and the histories, and futures, it represents for Latinx communities.

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We hung out in The Basement at Lagunitas buying beer to support Shortlist programming, grubbed on Leghorn chicken sandwiches, and raffled some sweet prizes.

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Dr. Meredith Reba guided us through the expansion of cities over time and the effects of climate change using stunning satellite images with our friends at Metropolitan Planning Council.

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