Legendary celebrity and rock-n-roll photographer, Lynn Goldsmith has captured the biggest stars with her skilled lens. She’s chronicled the careers of Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson, and her longtime friend and collaborator, Patti Smith. A Chicago Humanities favorite, Patti Smith is one of America’s most acclaimed singer-songwriters and a beloved photographer and poet. Reserve your copy of Goldsmith’s deeply personal visual book about Smith, Before Easter After, and become a lucky fly on the wall with your ticket to witness this chat between two icons of music and photography, as well as an exclusive performance.

• This program is generously underwritten by Jane Saks and Emma Ruby-Sachs in honor of Esther S. Saks’s life of culture, curiosity, and commitment.
• We are pleased to partner with the Seminary Co-op Bookstores, the country’s first not-for-profit bookstore.
• General public tickets include a copy of Before Easter After, which you pick up at the event by showing the book voucher in your receipt.
• Students, Teachers, and Charter Humanist Member tickets do not include a book, but anyone can add a book to their cart when selecting their tickets.
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