# Event Details - **Event Name**: Leica Store & Gallery Chicago Grand Opening - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for the grand opening of Leica Store & Gallery Chicago, a new destination for photography, culture, and craft.About this EventCelebrate with an evening reception as we officially open our doors and welcome the creative community to experience Leica in a new light.The evening will feature a special gallery exhibition, Life Unposed,​ by renowned photographer Craig Semetko, whose work captures iconic moments with a distinctive visual voice. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/baf28740-2eb9-11f1-a796-25373a183b85-rimg-w494-h740-dc171717-gmir.jpg About the ArtistCraig Semetko (born 1961) is an American photographer who was born and raised near Detroit, Michigan. After graduating from Northwestern University, he began his career as a professional comedy writer and performer before later discovering photography as another means of storytelling.His background in comedy has given him a highly developed sense of the absurd and ironic, resulting in a distinctive thread of humor throughout his work. Elliott Erwitt has described him as “the essential photographer, the one who sees what others could not have seen.”Inspired by humor and irony that transcend cultural boundaries, Semetko travels the world in search of such moments. He has taught photography workshops in sixteen countries across four continents, and his work is held in private collections throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/leica-store-and-gallery-chicago-grand-opening/100001985871901315 - **Event Categories**: Art, comedy, Entertainment, Exhibitions, Photography, Workshops, literary-art, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: 800 N Michigan Ave - **lat**: 41.8971181 - **long**: -87.62550189999999 - **full address**: 800 N Michigan Ave, 800 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Leica Store & Gallery Chicago Grand Opening - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/1a1dc86a310935793f7718a8b462f1093207b970b8f112cc5c6a6826f3a52595-rimg-w1166-h777-dca67a5f-gmir.jpg?v=1775151078 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Leica Store & Gallery Chicago Grand Opening being held? - **A:** Leica Store & Gallery Chicago Grand Opening takes place on Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 800 N Michigan Ave, 800 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Leica Store & Gallery Chicago Grand Opening? - **A:** Leica Store & Gallery Chicago Grand Opening is organized by Leica Camera. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Leica Store & Gallery Chicago Grand Opening is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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