U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights to Headline CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Chicago and Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) proudly present the 2023 Chicago Air and Water Show, August 19 and 20 along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street, with… Read the full press release
Transformative Grant to Support Chicago Monuments Project and Citywide Community-Generated Commemorative Initiatives and Installations Chicago, IL, 2023-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Mellon Foundation announced a grant of $6.8 million to The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) to support the Chicago Monuments Project (CMP) and citywide community-generated commemorative… Read the full press release
2022 CityArts Program provides increased support to local arts organizations of all sizes and types including project grants aligned with the #YearofChicagoDance Chicago, IL, 2022-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) today (February 7, 2022) announced applications are open for the City… Read the full press release
Highlights include new “Music Lives Here” historical markers and Record Row concerts; workshops for musicians; Rock, Hip-Hop, House and Latinx music fests in neighborhood parks; and Gospel, Jazz, House and Blues concerts at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs… Read the full press release
Chicago, IL, 2020-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — With regret, the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) today (April 21, 2020) announced the cancellation of four beloved annual events and what would have been a new citywide celebration of music. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the Chicago Memorial Day Parade… Read the full press release
The 22nd annual festival on May 2 in Lincoln Park/Montrose Harbor will provide free build and decorate kite kits and activities for the entire family Chicago, IL, 2020-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — A favorite family event and a harbinger of springtime in Chicago, the 22nd Annual Chicago Kids and Kites Festival returns to Cricket Hill at Montrose Harbor (Montrose and Wilson)… Read the full press release
Arts and Culture Organizations of All Sizes May Apply for General Operating Grants or Project Grants That Support the 2020 Year of Chicago Music Chicago, IL, 2020-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events are pleased to announce that applications are now open for… Read the full press release
Opening Day Program to Showcase Skating Performances at 11am Other Programming Includes Free Ice Skating Lessons and DJ Nights Chicago, IL, 2019-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Ice Skating at Millennium Park presented by Hilton opens for the season (weather permitting) at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink on Friday, November 15. At 11am, a special program will feature performances by the… Read the full press release
At the epic showcase of up-and-coming local talent, the artists will each perform live for A&R executives from major and independent record labels to earn possible performance and recording opportunities Chicago, IL, 2019-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is pleased to announce the… Read the full press release
Chicago, IL, 2019-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Chicago is looking for a tree to grace Millennium Park and serve as the City’s “official” Christmas tree this holiday season. Through Friday, October 18, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events will accept tree nominations from the Chicagoland area. The family of the… Read the full press release
New works by Edra Soto and Christine Tarkowksi will be on display in the Boeing Galleries from late September through 2021 Chicago, IL, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Millennium Park Foundation and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events are pleased to announce two new sculpture exhibitions opening on Monday, September 23, in the Boeing Galleries… Read the full press release
Performances at 17 venues across the city include the all-night Ragamala at the Chicago Cultural Center, ¡SÚBELO! – A Celebration of Pan Latin Music and Culture in Millennium Park, the Global Peace Picnic in Humboldt Park and World Music Festival meets the World Dumpling Fest at Navy Pier and much more Chicago, IL, 2019-Jul-29 —… Read the full press release
Chicago’s iconic Summer festival returns for its 40th year July 8–12, 2020, in Grant Park Chicago, IL, 2019-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The 39th Annual Taste of Chicago presented by DoorDash didn’t miss a beat or a bite with extraordinary culinary and cultural offerings. The festival featured more than 300 menu items from 80 eateries,… Read the full press release
As the diversity of the film industry continues to grow, 25-year industry veteran Amoaku is first African-American to head up this vital role CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) today (July 15, 2019) announced Kwame Amoaku as Director of the Chicago Film Office. Amoaku… Read the full press release
The Family-Friendly Day Features New Vendors, Art Activities, Music and More Chicago, IL, 2019-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is pleased to announce that shopping and street fair will go up a notch at “The Big Deal” on Sunday, August 4, at the historic Maxwell Street… Read the full press release
Series of free movies, music, markets, dance, and theatre events kick off June 11 to celebrate Chicago’s Latino communities Chicago, IL, 2019-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) today (June 11, 2019) announced dozens of free cultural events this summer celebrating… Read the full press release
Taste of Chicago welcomes 37 new Chicago-based restaurants, food trucks and shared kitchens The free-admission festival offers food, music, arts and more this July 10–14 in Grant Park Chicago, IL, 2019-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) today announced the lineup of 82… Read the full press release
The 15th Summer Season will Feature the Year of Chicago Theatre, Latinx Arts and Culture, the Grant Park Music Festival’s 85th Season and an Upgraded Outdoor Concert Sound System Chicago, IL, 2019-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) are pleased to announce… Read the full press release
First-of-its-kind in U.S., citywide initiative will shine a spotlight on Chicago’s vibrant theatre scene Chicago, IL, 2019-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel along with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and the League of Chicago Theatres today (February 11, 2019) announced $1 million in foundation support for the 2019 Year… Read the full press release
The first-of-its-kind initiative will kickoff on February 11 at the Chicago Cultural Center as part of Chicago Theatre Week Chicago, IL, 2019-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and the League of Chicago Theatres are pleased to announce “It’s Showtime, Chicago” – a kickoff… Read the full press release
The free music series starts Friday, January 4, 2019, and continues through May Chicago, IL, 2018-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The popular free Juicebox Presented by Lifeway Foods will entertain and educate young children and their families with a schedule of music, dance and performances at the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.) and the Garfield Park Conservatory (300 N. Central Park… Read the full press release
2019 initiatives highlight the “Year of Chicago Theatre,” Chicago’s Music Legacy and thousands of public programs in downtown Chicago and across the city’s neighborhoods Chicago, Illinois, 2018-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is pleased to announce the 2019 dates of its marquee festivals, events and exhibitions… Read the full press release
Chicago, IL, 2018-Oct-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Millennium Park will be the epicenter of holiday cheer in Chicago, featuring your favorite seasonal traditions, Chicago’s official Christmas Tree, ice skating, music, exhibitions, a NEW holiday art market, the Lurie Garden in winter and free family fun. The Millennium Park Campus is comprised of events and attractions… Read the full press release
A new public art fund will also be established as part of the sale of Kerry James Marshall’s “Knowledge & Wonder” which currently hangs in the Legler branch Chicago, IL, 2018-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel today (October 1, 2018) joined Chicago Public Library (CPL) Commissioner Brian Bannon and Department of Cultural Affairs… Read the full press release
Tree nominations will be accepted through October 19 The 105th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is November 16 in Millennium Park Chicago, IL, , 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Chicago is looking for a tree to grace Millennium Park this holiday season and serve as the City’s “official” Christmas tree. Through October 19,… Read the full press release
Fall Highlights include African American Designers in Chicago: Art, Commerce and the Politics of Race; Tuned Mass: Jeff Carter, Faheem Majeed and Susan Giles and exhibitions highlighting the Year of Creative Youth at the Chicago Cultural Center Chicago, IL, 2018-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Year of Creative Youth January–December 2018 Mayor Rahm Emanuel and… Read the full press release
CHICAGO,Illinois, 2018-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — EXPO CHICAGO, The International Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art (September 27– 30, 2018), announces the full list of international artists featured in the third annual program for OVERRIDE | A Billboard Project, curated by the exposition’s Director of Programming Stephanie Cristello, Exhibitor Relations & Programming Coordinator Alexis Brocchi and Chicago’s Department of… Read the full press release
Che “Rhymefest” Smith will tandem jump with the U. S. Army Golden Knights on Saturday, August 18, Hometown Hero Kate Grant will fly with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Chicago Public School Student Angel Cardenas will fly with Sean Tucker on Thursday, August 16 Chicago, IL, 2018-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Che “Rhymefest” Smith will… Read the full press release
Chicago, 2018-Jul-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and the Jazz Institute of Chicago are is pleased to announce the expanded full lineup for the 40th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival from August 24–September 2 in Millennium Park, the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.) and at venues throughout the city. With six additional… Read the full press release
Chicago, IL, 2018-Mar-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) are pleased to announce the dates for Millennium Park’s 2018 summer season which runs from May through September. Millennium Park will offer traditional favorites like the Chicago House Music Festival, Chicago Gospel Music Festival,… Read the full press release