## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) Educational Events # Personality Crash: The Intersection of Art and Science in PD 1100 Florence Gallery 1100 Florence Avenue Evanston, IL 60202 Virtual ( Zoom ) April 15, 202310:30 am to 1:00 pm CDT FREE [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=110970&view=RSVP) [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=110971&view=RSVP) ![Personality Crash](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/Personality-Crash-Banner.png?itok=jEp_lsqO) ### Check-in starts at 10 a.m. Live Stream starts at 10:30 a.m. View Exhibit and Chat with the Artist from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Join Artist and caregiver, **Safi Alia Shabaik**, as she shares her father’s end-of-life journey with Parkinson’s disease, dementia and sundowner's syndrome. This event will also include conversations with experts and people living with Parkinson’s on topics such as family caregiving, creativity and Parkinson’s, end-of-life care, and dignified death. *The images in this exhibit and the program discussion may generate a wide variety of reactions and emotions. It is one family’s journey and does not reflect everyone’s experience. Our goal is to bring awareness and understanding, through art and storytelling, to topics that may not always be discussed.* There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. --- This event is part of the Artist’s exhibit that includes photographs, audio recordings and objects documenting her father’s end-of-life journey with Parkinson’s, dementia and sundowner's syndrome. The exhibit opens on **Saturday, April 1 at 3 p.m.** and continues through April 30 at [1100 Florence Gallery](https://www.1100florence.com/events/2023/4/1/personality-crash-by-safi-alia-shabaik) in Evanston. **Gallery Hours:** Wednesdays & Fridays 5-8 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays 12-5 p.m. ## Contact Us Donna Sperlakis [ ![Envelope icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images/envelope.svg) DSperlakis@Parkinson.org ](mailto:DSperlakis@Parkinson.org) [ ![Phone icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images//phone.svg) (312) 786-4653 ]() *This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.* ![National Endowment of the Arts](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/NEA-Logo.png?itok=--klwq4i) *COVID SAFETY: The health and safety of our participants, sponsors, volunteers and staff are our top priority. We continue to monitor CDC recommendations and will adhere to state and local COVID guidelines in place on the event day. Adjustments will be made if necessary.* ## Upcoming Events Educational Events ### [ Georgia Chapter Parkinson's Symposium ](/events/2026/GASymposium) Join the Parkinson’s Foundation for the Georgia Chapter Parkinson’s Symposium. Hear about current and upcoming treatments, ongoing research and the resources available in your community and beyond to help you live your best life with Parkinson’s. August 29, 2026Cumming, GA [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=118229&view=RSVP) Fundraising Events ### [ 2026 TCS Sydney Marathon ](/events/2026/champions-sydney) Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of the world’s most popular races. Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Parkinson’s disease, because Parkinson’s isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon. August 29, 2026Sydney, Australia, [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://sm26.grassrootz.com/parkinsonschampions/vip/new) Educational Events ### [ Mindfulness Mondays - Mental Wellbeing ](/events/2026/Aug31MM) Each month, Dr. Rush invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and your Parkinson’s community through a guided mindfulness practice. Together, we’ll explore simple ways to ground the body, calm the mind, and cultivate compassion and clarity that you can carry into your week. August 31, 2026Virtual [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=117730&view=RSVP) [View All](/resources-support/events) ### PD Library Deep dive into Parkinson’s topics that matter most to you. Explore our books, podcast episodes, fact sheets, videos and more — all available in our PD Library. [Explore Now](/resources-support/pd-library) - Share on Facebook - Share on X - Share on LinkedIn