CHICAGO (WLS) -- Anointed voices filled Millennium Park as hands were raised in prayer, marking the return of the Gospel Festival. startxref Serving students and their families in the Uptown, Albany Park, Back of the Yards, and Greater Grand Crossing neighborhoods. Lineups for the Chicago Jazz Festival (Sept. 1-4), Chicago House Music Festival and Conference (starting Sept. 16), and World Music Festival Chicago (Sept. 30-Oct. 9) will be announced in the coming weeks. Are recording devices allowed during a concert?Photography, video, or recording devices are prohibited at all concerts at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Washburn pairs venerable folk elements with far-flung sounds, and the results feel both strangely familiar and unlike anything anybodys ever heard before. Navy Pier FireworksSaturday, June 4 at 10 p.m.Beginning on Memorial Day weekend, Navy Pier will present a fireworks show each Wednesday and Saturday through Labor Day weekend. 20+ neighborhoods. We seek to engage the Pullman and Roseland communities and neighbors with world class entertainment, food, art & culture. And, we are free, today!" The Parade creates opportunities for Englewoods deserving youth to showcase their talent by dancing in the parade procession and by performing on the parade stage at the parade finale. Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said the citys vaccine mandate for bar and restaurant patrons could be rescinded "quite soon" if COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations keep falling as drastically as they have. Visit ChicagoGospelMusicFestival.us for set times and more information. Friday, February 18, 2022. . The following is supported by the Chicago Presents grant: Fahrenheit Chicago is an annual humanities festival dedicated to using the discipline to address CDC's social determinants of health impacting Chicago's Black and Brown LGBTQ communities citywide. The Chicago SummerDance Celebration in Millennium Park, August 2019 | Courtesy of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Washington and Mandrake Parks, King Drive 33rd-55th St. One event, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022 Its turkey time! Of note: the jazz and blues festivals return as full-on events after pivoting to one-night-only concerts in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Chicago Gospel Festival is June 4, Chicago Blues Festival is June 9-12, and the Millennium Park Summer Music Series is also returning! Served by buses 3, 4, 6, J14, 20, 56, 60, 124, 146, 147, 151, 157. For the latest on all Millennium Park events, visitmillenniumpark.org. Chicago SummerDance (citywide including pop-ups and special events, Night Out in the Parks events, programs at the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park and the SummerDance Celebration in Millennium Park): select dates July 6 Sept. 17, Chicago Air and Water Show (North Avenue Beach and along the Lakefront): Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20-21 at 10 a.m. 2 p.m.; practice runs on Friday, Aug. 19. Annual event running from the first Thursday in June (June 2, 2022) until the third Thursday in September (September 15, 2022), Chess Records building, 2120 S. Michigan Ave. (held in the outdoor, green space, park setting of Willie Dixon's Blues Garden adjacent to the historic Chicago landmark). Add this event to your itinerary. Request media credentials, download photos and videos and view current news releases. Samantha Crain A Choctaw singer, songwriter, poet, producer, and musician from Oklahoma. The Chicago Gospel Music Festival has welcomed such performers as Grammy Award Winners - Queen of Gospel Music - Albertina Walker and Shirley Caesar, Fred Hammond, Hezekiah Walker, Byron Cage, Donnie McClurkin, Kirk Franklin, The Rance Allen Group, The Mighty Clouds of Joy, The Clark Sisters, Donald Lawrence and Company, Tye Tribbett & G.A., (For Grant Park Music Festival information, visit GPMF.org.). The eldest son of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo (Ransome) Kuti, he has expanded the genre's reach to embrace elements of punk, electro, and hip-hop. Uptown United is requesting funding for the Argyle Night Market which features live cultural and musical performances in partnership with Elastic Arts and local Uptown performance and non-profit groups. 496 0 obj endobj Description: Since 1985, festival offers national, international and local Gospel entertainment. %%EOF The 13.1-mile course will start and finish in Garfield Park, the oldest park on the West Side, and travel through Humboldt and Douglass Parks while traversing the neighborhoods that line the boulevards connecting all three parks. Chicago Blues Festival (citywide and in Millennium Park including Jay Pritzker Pavilion): Thursday - Sunday, June 9-12 Taste of Chicago (citywide including Grant Park): Saturdays, June 11, 18. Public transit is the most affordable, convenient, and environmentally friendly way to get to and from summertime events. So, we celebrate that and we celebrate those who have gone on," said Pastor Reginald McCracken, Traditional Choir assistant director. This free event in SSCACs new side lot will invite community members and artists of all disciplines to celebrate life and creativity post-pandemic, with music by Akenya and Black Monument Ensemble. Festival 2022the (Un)Official Tally more. The Chicago Blues and Jazz festivals will make a return after taking a hiatus in 2021. The Millennium Park Summer Music Series is made possible by the Millennium Park Foundation. Burst Into Books 3rd Annual Juneteenth Family Festival is a family-friendly celebration held in Beverly/Morgan Park. 27 talking about this. Gospel Fest is also where many parishioners are strengthened in their faith. Parking: Nearby parking garages are located at Grant Park North Garage (25 N. Michigan Ave.), Grant Park South Garage (325 S. Michigan Ave.) and Millennium Park Garage & Millennium Lakeside Garage (5 S. Columbus Dr.). Festivals returning to pre-pandemic levels were buoyed by the city's declining COVID positivity rates. The People's Music School Led by professionally trained faculty, students receive intensive tuition-free music education, The Peoples Music School transforms and empowers young lives. In addition to Millennium Park, for the first time the festival expands citywide, bringing top musicians into two south and west side neighborhoods that birthed Chicago BluesAustin and Bronzeville. The Third Annual Juneteenth Block Party, hosted at the Woodlawn, is a safe and fun music and outdoor activity centered experience for all ages, featuring DJ's, games, food and engaging programming. Black Monument Ensemble, a vibrant collective of artists, musicians, singers, and dancers making work that represents the richness and diversity of Black artistic excellence in Chicago. HAT Moroccan born artist presents audio-visual show that remixes traditional musicians from across the world onto a big screen, shaping them harmoniously into new electro beats. The Bible says, 'Who the son sets free is free indeed.' "We don't foresee any major restrictions in how we move or mask-wearing, or vaccinations.". Beloved events like the Chicago Blues Festival and the Air and Water Show will be back (and in-person) this year. Learn more atLearn more at Chicago.gov/COVIDVax. Now a full ten-week series is on the horizon, and the Festival is circling back to recover some things from a lost year. For additional information on emergency preparedness information, visit the OEMC website at Chicago.gov/OEMC. 471 0 obj The COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, and are an important tool for ending the global pandemic. //-->, Copyright FestivalNet 2022. It was an event some folks couldnt miss. If you notice something suspicious, notify onsite security or call 9-1-1. The newly chosen combatants in Round Two of the mayoral sweepstakes are off and running. What about items I lost or found in the park?To inquire about lost or found items in the park, please call (312) 744-6050. 470 0 obj Visitchicago.gov/dcase. Go here to update it. 2800 S. Ridgeway, 2612 S. Trumbull, 4170 W. 25th St. Villapalooza will partner with local community gardens to create three family friendly musical events that promote the beauty of nature and culture of the neighborhood. CIMAFUNK - An Afro-Cuban rockstar who brings out the best in Cuban rhythms and traditions, and infusing sounds and styles from Africa and the U.S. Hypnotic Brass Ensemble - Seven sons of jazz great Phil Cohran from the south side of Chicago carrying on his musical legacy, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble's musical style ranges from hip hop to jazz to funk and rock. She is a two-time Native American Music Award winner. There will be some street closures in effect for larger events to ensure public safety. What items are prohibited from being brought onto festival grounds? Open the door to architectural gems all over Chicago. A series of free, outdoor blues concerts for residents of the neighborhood that has been the cradle of the blues. marketplace | privacypolicy | contactus, Event promoter has not updated for this year, last year's event was June 4, 2022. "It's going to feel like 2019, so we're really excited about that," said D-CASE Deputy Commissioner Nancy Villafranca-Guzman. Pheobe BridgersSaturday, June 4 at 8 p.m.Phoebe Bridgers is a multi-Grammy-nominated and highly acclaimed indie singer-songwriter. This ground-breaking event,, Experience Chicagos award-winning museums, without spending a dime. hbbd```b``:"H D2`,`d
DrEH`|i6Dj_Ej@},26HvF00120@Hs?{ o From the elevated lines: exit at Washington/Wabash and walk east. Originally founded in 1999 as part of DCASEs first-ever Chicago World Music Festival. Hands were lifted and tears were shed as people in Millennium Park received a lot of inspiration . Chicago's 2022 spring and summer event schedule provided by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events: Maxwell Street Market (800 S. Desplaines St.): Sundays, April 3 - Dec. 18. A one-day live music festival in collaboration with Chicago State University featuring Chicago professional musicians and aspiring music students. For complete details, visit LincolnParkGreekFest.com. Vaccines protect you and the people around you, reducing the spread of COVID-19. May I smoke?Smoking is prohibited in the seating area of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Great Lawn, the Lurie Garden, the east and west arcades by the restrooms, and the east and west Exelon Buildings. Parking lot opens at 5 p.m., gates open at 6 p.m. and concert begins at 8 p.m. For complete details, visit PavilionNortherlyIsland.com. The mayoral candidate said he wants to ensure that our schools are fully supported and funded, and Chicagoans have reliable transportation, good-paying jobs, affordable housing and can own their own homes. Gospel Fest kicks off Chicago's free summer music. Other special tributes at the festival will honor blues legends Erwin Helfer, Bob Stroger, Gene Barge, Cicero Blake and Willie Henderson. Free to all those looking for some soulful Gospel beats, Chicagoans can . CPD officer shot, killed on SW Side, police say: LIVE. CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL . After three unsuccessful previous runs for public office, the former Chicago Public Schools chief takes his tough-on-crime message to the citys mayoral runoff. Chicago Cubs v. St. Louis CardinalsFriday, June 2 at 1:20 p.m., Saturday, June 3 at 12:20 p.m. and Sunday, June 5 at 6:08 p.m.For complete details on the game and Wrigley Field, visit mlb.com/Cubs/Ballpark, 57th Street Art Fair Saturday, June 4, 11 a.m.6 p.m. and Sunday, June 5, 10 a.m.5 p.m.Set in the Hyde Park neighborhood, the festival will celebrate its 75th year on 57th Street. Her music dialogues to the sound of hip hop and Nueva Cancin Chilena. Also new this year, the festival hosts a Women in Blues showcase on the Jay Pritzker stage June 12 curated and performed by an extraordinary group of Blues musicians paying homage to Blues legend Mary Lane. Chicago, IL Gospel Events | Eventbrite Gospel events in Chicago, IL Blue Lotus Yoga + Sunshine Gospel Ministries + UChicago UAID Free Yoga Blue Lotus Yoga + Sunshine Gospel Ministries + UChicago UAID Free Yoga Today at 7:00 PM Blue Lotus Yoga Chicago, IL Gospel Choir Concert Gospel Choir Concert Sat, Apr 15, 7:30 PM IL Celebrating the great influence of the music genre born in this city more than 80 years ago, the Chicago Gospel Music Festival will present the top gospel artists in the country. Details about the rest of the Millennium Park summer season - including Summer Workouts, Summer Film Series and more - will be announced soon. FNdocumentWrite("") endstream Charles Stepney: Out of the Shadows, a tribute to one of the underrated heroes of Chicago soul music, Stepney contributed to the sounds of Muddy Waters, Minnie Riperton, Ramsey Lewis, Earth, Wind & Fire, and more. Annual festival featuring performances by refugee, asylee and immigrant artists. The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is dedicated to enriching Chicagos artistic vitality and cultural vibrancy. Chicago Gospel Music Festival explores the depth of this music genre, spanning traditional and contemporary, lively choral groups, extraordinary vocalists, dynamic duos, and more. endobj Sample craft beers from IPAs, Opening September 2023 Free admission Chicago Cultural Center & partner locations Experience the future of architecture at the Chicago Architecture Biennial. Lot Jams is a free, family-friendly outdoor concert series hosted by North River Commission and the Albany Park Chamber of Commerce. We encourage residents to check the weather before heading out. Parking lot opens at 5 p.m., gates open at 6 p.m. and concert begins at 8 p.m. For complete details, visit PavilionNortherlyIsland.com. 2023 FOX Television Stations, is in effect, Lake County, Kenosha County, 2 Chicago men charged in Douglas Park murder, Feds raid suburban Chicago home of businessman who ran for state office, I didnt realize: Woman mistakenly eats heart-shaped chip that could have won her 100K, Lightfoot loses re-election bid, this is the date she will leave office, Eyes to the skies: Jupiter and Venus meet tonight for rare conjunction, Chicago police officer fatally shot on Southwest Side, Dramatic rescue of Australian hiker stranded in freezing Arizona mountains caught on video, New Cook County program helps veterans with home repair work, $60M allocated for Illinois recreational opportunities, Secret Service agents search 3 properties in Lisle. var linktext = username + "@" + hostname; Community Day at Colombian Fest features live music, workshops, Afro-Colombian dance and music, drumming and a sports camp. All Rights Reserved. Sunday, Aug. 28, 1-10pm: The DuSable, Black History Museum & Education Center - The event will celebrate queer performance artists; artisans, entrepreneurs, community based organizations, civic leaders and thought leaders. 2022 marks the 20th year of the non profit Blues Heaven Foundation, providing FREE entertainment to the community with music, dance and education through our Record Row Concert Series. As usual, the popular Festival offers classical favorites while re-establishing itself as a champion of the underrepresented. Chicago Blues Festival (June 9 - 12), 2022 marks the first citywide Chicago Blues Festival bringing top talent to downtown and the neighborhoods where Blues originated in Chicago, including Soul City Blues in Austin (June 11) and Bronzeville Blues (June 12); in addition to Blues on the Riverwalk (June 9-10); a "Women in Blues showcase" in Learn more atLearn more at Chicago.gov/COVIDVax. Belmont Central Parking Garage, 1st Floor, 3140 N. Central Ave. Mercado! This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Please note that Millennium Park is a safe and welcoming space for everyone. Held at Douglass Park on July 23rd, the festival will feature local music, visual artists and vendors. Join Festivalnet.com now to unlock additional details,