{"title":"Museum Events","description":"\u003cp\u003eReserve a spot for upcoming Museum programs: workshops, film viewings, lectures, concerts, classes, award dinners, celebrations! \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"award-of-excellence-dinner","title":"Award of Excellence Dinner Reservations","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 5:30 PM the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture will honor \u003cstrong\u003eFather Jaunius Kelpšas\u003c\/strong\u003e, pastor of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Marquette Park, Chicago, for his leadership and service to the community. The Museum's \u003cstrong\u003e60th Anniversary Excellence Award Dinner\u003c\/strong\u003e will take place in the \u003cstrong\u003eAmber Ballroom of the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture, 6500 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago IL 60629\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEveryone is warmly invited to attend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReservations for this event per person are \u003cstrong\u003e$135 General\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e$200 Patron \u003c\/strong\u003etickets. All proceeds benefit  Museum programs. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlease reserve by Dec. 1, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e. Your prepaid reservations will be held at the door of the event. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParking is available at the rear of the building, along Pulaski Rd., on neighborhood side streets, and across the street from the Museum at the Republic Bank parking lot. Off duty police officers will be available to assist with crossing the street. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, December 5 at 5:30 PM for cocktails, 6:30 PM for dinner and the evening program. Your reservation includes a gourmet dinner, live entertainment, and an open bar. Black-tie optional attire.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balzekas Museum Gift Shop","offers":[{"title":"General - $135","offer_id":67271273283825,"sku":"9000","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Patron - $200","offer_id":67271273316593,"sku":"9001","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4302\/5905\/files\/2026_Award_Dinner_Reservations-3.png?v=1792532024"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4302\/5905\/collections\/UPCOMING_EVENTS-2.png?v=1792535607","url":"https:\/\/balzekasmuseum.myshopify.com\/collections\/museum-events.oembed","provider":"Balzekas Museum Gift Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}