We curate a unique experience of various music genres, food and film. 471 0 obj endobj For the most up-to-date weather information, please tune into local media or download a weather app. 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 With a diverse lineup celebrating the blues past, present and future, the Chicago Blues Festival celebrates the world-renowned Chicago Blues legacy. 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Pastor Reginald McCracken said gospel music is a crucial part of the fabric of the church. For additional information on emergency preparedness information, visit the OEMC website at Chicago.gov/OEMC. May I bring my dog along?Animals are not permitted in Millennium Park, unless they are service animals. 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. Full schedule below; details on the website. Pole Markers/Location Identifiers: For public safety on the lakefront, event and concert attendees are reminded to be aware of the numbers attached to the poles throughout the Grant Park area as well as 1200 DuSable Lake Shore Drive to 6600 DuSable Lake Shore Drive to help them reference their location within the park to friends, family and first responders if there is an emergency. Ping Tom Memorial Park, 1700 S. Wentworth Ave. TRQPITECA Queer Pride is a dance music festival celebrating LGBTQIA+ existence and resilience, uniting people across identities with DJs, dancers, artists, and local organizations and businesses. 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. While attendees said they won't let violence keep them from this park, police will still be on hand with checkpoints at each entrance through the summer. And with 34.1% of the vote in Round One, Paul Vallas is clearly the front-runner. Wilsons music is playful and poignant, with youthful innocence thats still ever-aware of the difficulties life may throw at you. "We don't foresee any major restrictions in how we move or mask-wearing, or vaccinations.". With many festivals, athletic events, and simultaneous events throughout the city and along the lakefront this weekend, the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) is advising residents and visitors to be aware of street closures, additional crowds, increased traffic and to plan accordingly. Kinsey: A Memoir by Roy Kinsey: Chicago born and raised, Roy Kinsey is a black, queer-identified, rapper, and librarian. The Chicago SummerDance Celebration in Millennium Park, August 2019 | Courtesy of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Ana Tijoux The New York Times points to her as the Latin American response to Lauryn Hill. A culminating festival will take place on September 17. Chicago Gospel Festival is June 4, Chicago Blues Festival is June 9-12, and the Millennium Park Summer Music Series is also returning! Published June 3, 2022 Updated on June 3, 2022 at 8:00 pm. The city helped transform the genre, propelling it onto a world stage. Your guide to The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival 2022. Chicagos world-renowned fests and events celebrate food, music, culture, art, and history throughout the city. Millions didn't make it, but we were one of the ones that did! . For complete details, visit WestTownChamber.org/Do-Division. Argyle Mid-Autumn Moon Festival: Saturday, September 10, 2022, 3-9pm, Argyle Activation Walk: Saturday, October 8, 2022, 12-10pm, Asia on Argyle Corridor, from Broadway to Sheridan. Chicago's 2022 spring and summer event schedule provided by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events: By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Millennium Park Summer Music Series (June 20-Aug. 18; Monday and Thursday evenings at the Pritzker Pavilion): A host of musical entertainment will be presented over 10 weeks of programming including Femi Kuti & The Positive Force, Jeff Tweedy, Abigail Washburn, Ana Tijoux, the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble (seven sons of jazz great Phil Cohran), and CIMAFUNK, among others. Sat, Jun 04, 2022. This family-fun day is bound to unite all people from all walks of life to celebrate and experience joy. Chicago in Tune (Aug. 19 to Sept. 19) highlights include The Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash in Douglass Park (Aug. 20-22), Ruido Fest in Union Park (Aug. 20-22), ARC Music Festival in Union . By Miriam Di Nunzio Feb 2, 2022, 10:01pm PST var username = "info"; startxref The COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, and are an important tool for ending the global pandemic. Experts say Brandon Johnson must reunite progressives and make better inroads with Black voters to beat him. 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. Now in its 35th year, the Chicago Gospel Music Festival has been hailed as the world's largest gospel festival with an attendance of over 100,000. JUNE 9-12 The Chicago Blues Festival is a 4-day celebration featuring the live music performances of national, international and local artists celebrating the city 's rich Blues tradition while shining a spotlight on the genre's contributions to soul, R&B, gospel, rock, hip hop, rap and more. Chicago Gospel Music Festival explores the depth of this music genre, spanning traditional and contemporary, lively choral groups, extraordinary vocalists, dynamic duos, and more. Add this event to your itinerary. 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. All Rights Reserved. The newly chosen combatants in Round Two of the mayoral sweepstakes are off and running. From the subway: exit at Lake (Red Line) or Washington (Blue Line) and walk east. Chicago Tune-in Running from August 19 - September 19, this new citywide festival is will celebrate 2021 Year of Chicago Music. 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. An official website of the City of Chicago, Celebrating the influence of this spirited genre born in our great city more than 80 years ago, the, City Council Office of Financial Analysis, Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability, Feb 2, 2023 - Mayor Lori E. 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Ric Wilson- Voted 2nd best live show in Chicago 2019 only after Lizzo for his Pitchfork performance (Chicago Tribune), Ric Wilson is a young Chicago stand out that makes party-ready hip-hop with an intelligent twist. 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. On June 4, 2022, location Millennium Park (Madison & Michigan). endobj Chicago Gospel Music Festival | Chicago IL Millennium Park is the perfect place for a picnic and a night of music and dining al fresco. <>/Metadata 6 0 R/Pages 467 0 R/StructTreeRoot 10 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> This includes fostering the development of Chicagos non-profit arts sector, independent working artists and for-profit arts businesses; providing a framework to guide the Citys future cultural and economic growth, via the Chicago Cultural Plan; marketing the Citys cultural assets to a worldwide audience; and presenting high-quality, free and affordable cultural programs for residents and visitors. But instead of lamenting and brooding, Wilson chooses to bask in the beauty of it, dancing through the struggles while remaining acutely aware of his emotions. This event introduces residents to all of the cultural, arts, business and nonprofits in South Chicago. "It's a sense of freedom. This annual event is free and family-friendly, so settle in for some powerful performances. The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is dedicated to enriching Chicagos artistic vitality and cultural vibrancy. It was an event some folks couldnt miss. The Chicago Gospel Music Festival keeps that tradition alive with a joyful, family-friendly celebration against the mesmerizing backdrop of Millennium Park. This annual event includes live dance and music, complimentary food, voter registration, wellness sessions, cooking lessons, and more! Kierra Sheard performing at, the Chicago Gospel Festival. HaimFriday, June 3 at 8 p.m.Haim is pop/rock group is comprised of three sisters and have been recently nominated for awards for Best Rock Performance. Check out the, Chicago has a long and illustrious cinematic history: Charlie Chaplin at theEssanay Studios in 1915, 80s classics likeFerris Buellers Day OffandThe Blues Brothers,modern day hits, The holiday season in Chicago is always an exciting time. Chicago Gospel Music Festival lineup "To be back in the park, it just symbolizes that we can overcome anything if we keep our hand in God's hands," McCracken said. Held at Douglass Park on July 23rd, the festival will feature local music, visual artists and vendors. 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. "We made it! Chicago Blues Festival (June 9-12): In addition to a full lineup in Millennium Park, this years festival for the first time will present concerts in Austin (5720 W. Chicago Ave.), in Bronzeville (Lillian Hardin Armstrong Park, 4433 S. St. Lawrence Ave.) and at the Confluence on the Chicago Riverwalk (305 West Riverwalk South). Beloved events like the Chicago Blues Festival and the Air and Water Show will be back (and in-person) this year. <>stream Description: Since 1985, festival offers national, international and local Gospel entertainment. Sign-up for information onDCASE Gospel Music Events, Admission is FREEOpen Daily 6am11pm Welcome Center 9am5pm, Millennium Park201 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601. Hundreds filled the seats at the Jay Pritzker Pavillion for this years festival. May I bring a picnic basket?Yes! We encourage residents to check the weather before heading out. Chicago rolled out its spring and summer festival schedule Thursday, featuring a return to pre-pandemic levels of size and scale. The Great Lawn has a high-tech design with underlying layers of sand and gravel that allows water to drain quickly. Man stopped at Pa. airport with explosive concealed in checked luggage, Kiss reveal last dates of their farewell tour, ending in NYC, Devout 'God-fearing' woman killed by stray bullet in Austin. 0 Fours days of some of the best Gospels music presented live. FOX 32 Chicago. %%EOF Pay in person at each garage location or pre-pay online for discounted parking. 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. Jeff Tweedy - Best known as the founding member and leader of the Grammy Award-winning American rock band Wilco, Jeff Tweedy is one of contemporary musics most accomplished songwriters, musicians, and performers. . Alcohol may only be consumed in the seating area and the Great Lawn during the concerts. hbbd```b``:"H D2`,`d DrEH`|i6Dj_Ej@},26HvF00120@Hs?{ o Other special tributes at the festival will honor blues legends Erwin Helfer, Bob Stroger, Gene Barge, Cicero Blake and Willie Henderson. 2023 FOX Television Stations, is in effect, Lake County, Kenosha County, Maxwell Street Market (800 S. Desplaines St.): Sundays, April 3 Dec. 18, Chicago City Markets (citywide including Daley Plaza): May October, Chicago, Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony & Parade (Daley Plaza and State Street): Saturday, May 28, Millennium Park Summer Workouts (Great Lawn): Saturdays, May 28 Sept. 3, Millennium Park Summer Film Series (Jay Pritzker Pavilion): Tuesdays, July 12 Aug. 30, Chicago Gospel Music Experience (Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park): Saturday, June 4, Chicago Blues Festival (citywide and in Millennium Park including Jay Pritzker Pavilion): Thursday Sunday, June 912, Taste of Chicago (citywide including Grant Park): Saturdays, June 11, 18 and 25 (neighborhood Taste pop-ups) and Friday Sunday, July 810 (a bite-sized Taste in Grant Park), Millennium Park Summer Music Series (Jay Pritzker Pavilion): Mondays & Thursdays, June 20 Aug. 18. Tmber is a monthly performance event for the North Lawndale community at Principle Barbers store front and backyard. Sign up to Receive DCASE Newsletters & Eblasts, DCASE Homepage > Millennium Park > Chicago Gospel Music Festival. How about food?Refreshments, including food, beer and wine, are available for purchase from the concessions tent located to the east of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. This will help to bring a sense of normalcy back to our city and revitalize the local economies of our neighborhoods.". Learn more atLearn more at Chicago.gov/COVIDVax. Deeply Rooted and the Sam Thousand Orchestra will celebrate Chicago-born composer Quincy Jones with performances at Chicago parks featuring original choreography set to his music. 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. This website uses cookies to ensure the best experience, which you consent to by clicking Got It. Learn more about how we handle your personal data and rights by reviewing our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. 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. 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But that tragic past is not a deterrent from keeping attendees from enjoying the park. The Pavilion seats are not protected from the elements. Learn more atLearn more at Chicago.gov/COVIDVax. Live the Spirit Residency presents the 23rd annual Englewood Jazz Festival, September 1417, 2022. What items are prohibited from being brought onto festival grounds? DCASE programming is supported by the Chicago Transit Authority. CHICAGO - Hands were lifted and tears were shed as people in Millennium Park received a lot of inspiration Saturday from Gospel Fest. A feminist and activist in her lyrics, she denounces social and cultural deficiencies. Vaccines protect you and the people around you, reducing the spread of COVID-19. Gospel Fest kicks off Chicago's free summer music. Please note that Millennium Park is a safe and welcoming space for everyone. %PDF-1.6 % 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. 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. June 4: Chicago Gospel Music Festival. Report Suspicious Activity: If you See Something Say Something. Gospel Fest is also where many parishioners are strengthened in their faith. Chicago's spring, summer festivals back on track for 2022 in pre-pandemic size and scope The Chicago Blues Festival, Chicago Air and Water Show, World Music Festival Chicago and more are all scheduled to return as in-person events this year. Gospel Music: Chicago's Native Art Form More . Your User ID or Password reset link will be sent to you. With countless events across multiple neighborhoods . CHICAGO - Chicago rolled out its spring and summer festival schedule Thursday, featuring a return to pre-pandemic levels of size and scale. The South Asian Freedom Festival is a free, two-day music and dance festival celebrating the 75th independence anniversaries of Pakistan and India. CPD officer shot, killed on SW Side, police say: LIVE. Chicago Gospel Festival (June 4, Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park): This years lineup features Duane Powell with a DJ Sunday Service; the Greater Harvest Sanctuary Choir, Pastor Daniel X. Smith and NSMIC; a tribute to Deacon Reuben Burton, featuring Tim White and Refocused and The Hoskins Family; a tribute to Dr. LouDella Evans Reed featuring GMAC (Gospel Music According to Chicago), The Traditional Choir, Darlene Roberts, Felicia Coleman-Evans, Loretta Oliver and Vernon Oliver-Price; Kierra Sheard Kelly; The Walls Group; The Williams Singers; Brian Courtney Wilson; and John P. Kee. The shooting occurred about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 5200 block of South Spaulding Avenue, according to police. 1927 S. Michigan Ave. (lot next door to the South Asia Institute at the corner of Michigan Ave. and Cullerton Ave.). Lincoln Park Greek Fest Friday, June 3, 511 p.m.; Saturday, June 4, noon11 p.m.; Sunday, June 5, noon10 p.m.The annual event is held at St. George Greek Orthodox Church at 2701 N. Sheffield Avenue, public transportation is encouraged. This spring training is about laying the groundwork for a pairing the Cubs will lean on for years to come. Highlights include DakhaBrakha, a folk Ukrainian quartet that combines avant-garde, traditional and contemporary sounds; a tribune to Charles Stepney one of the underrated heroes of Chicago soul music performed by a new, large ensemble; Grammy nominated Afrobeat artist Femi Kuti; acclaimed hip hop and Nueva Cancin Chilena artist Ana Tijoux; Afro-Cuban rockstar CIMAFUNK; Jeff Tweedy of Wilco with opening act from Chicagos The Peoples Music School, and more. Sign up for NotifyChicago alerts at NotifyChicago.org. Chicago Gospel Music Festival explores the depth of this music genre, spanning traditional and contemporary, lively choral groups, extraordinary vocalists, dynamic duos, and more. 60602. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Anointed voices filled Millennium. Parking lots open at 2 p.m. and gates open at 4 p.m. For complete details and what you need to know before you go, visit SoldierField.net, Bank of America Chicago 13.1 Sunday, June 5 at 7 a.m.OEMC and Organizers are reminding the public about the first every half marathon on Chicagos West Side. 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. Hip Hop: A Child of Blues, a special Blues to Hip Hop Commission with hip hop producer Coolout Chris and Blues drummer Kenny Beedy Eyes Smith, creating a program musically onsite to connect blues to hip hop. hb`````Zlz01G30ncde|`69:"'Oa^0AHI$:C>dfKG n6s/^F ~ Many events are coming back this summer as signs of the pandemic slowly fade. Chicago Gospel Music Festival: This free outdoor concert, celebrating the Chicago-born genre, brings together traditional choirs, contemporary urban gospel artists, and more. Featured in this years lineup are Shemekia Copeland, Toronzo Cannon, Billy Branch & The Sons of Blues, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Melody Angel, Keith Johnson & The Big Muddy Band, Demetria Taylor, Lil Ed & the Blues Imperials, and more. Go here to update it. 470 0 obj On January 11, 2022, the Grant Park Music Festival announced its lineup for the summer series. Vaccines protect you and the people around you, reducing the spread of COVID-19. The COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, and are an important tool for ending the global pandemic. For fare information or to purchase fares in advance, visit www.ventrachicago.com. Alcohol sales in the Millennium Park concession tent end one half-hour prior to the end of the concert. 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. 27 talking about this. Please note that Millennium Park reserves the right to close the seating bowl and Great Lawn due to reaching capacity and appreciates your cooperation in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of your concert-going experience. Annual festival featuring performances by refugee, asylee and immigrant artists. 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. Millennium Park One woman said, "I love Gospel Festthe energy.". Gospel music has deep roots in Chicago. "It's going to feel like 2019, so we're really excited about that," said D-CASE Deputy Commissioner Nancy Villafranca-Guzman. Burst Into Books 3rd Annual Juneteenth Family Festival is a family-friendly celebration held in Beverly/Morgan Park. 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. Join Festivalnet.com now to unlock additional details,