City Of Chicago

Mellon Foundation Grants $6.8 Million to Support Chicago Monuments Project and Community-Generated Installations

Transformative Grant to Support Chicago Monuments Project and Citywide Community-Generated Commemorative Initiatives and Installations Chicago, IL, 2023-Jul-20 — /Travel PR…

1 year ago

Applications now open for the City of Chicago’s 2022 CityArts Program grants for Chicago nonprofit arts organizations

2022 CityArts Program provides increased support to local arts organizations of all sizes and types including project grants aligned with…

3 years ago

“Chicago In Tune”: New citywide festival celebrating Chicago’s diverse and legendary music scene and the 2021 Year of Chicago Music

Highlights include new “Music Lives Here” historical markers and Record Row concerts; workshops for musicians; Rock, Hip-Hop, House and Latinx…

3 years ago

City of Chicago and DCASE announce cancellation of events and festivals due to the COVID-19 crisis

Chicago, IL, 2020-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — With regret, the City of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special…

5 years ago

The 22nd Annual Chicago Kids and Kites Festival returns to Cricket Hill at Montrose Harbor on May 2

The 22nd annual festival on May 2 in Lincoln Park/Montrose Harbor will provide free build and decorate kite kits and…

5 years ago

City of Chicago opens applications for the 2020 CityArts Program

Arts and Culture Organizations of All Sizes May Apply for General Operating Grants or Project Grants That Support the 2020…

5 years ago

Ice Skating at Millennium Park presented by Hilton opens for the season

Opening Day Program to Showcase Skating Performances at 11am Other Programming Includes Free Ice Skating Lessons and DJ Nights Chicago,…

5 years ago

DCASE announces schedule for the 21ST Annual World Music Festival Chicago from September 13 to 29

Performances at 17 venues across the city include the all-night Ragamala at the Chicago Cultural Center, ¡SÚBELO! – A Celebration…

5 years ago

The 2019 Taste of Chicago Presented by DoorDash Delivered More Than a “Taste of” Good Food, Music, Theatre and Arts

Chicago’s iconic Summer festival returns for its 40th year July 8–12, 2020, in Grant Park Chicago, IL, 2019-Jul-18 — /Travel…

5 years ago

DCASE: Kwame Amoaku appointed as Director of the Chicago Film Office

As the diversity of the film industry continues to grow, 25-year industry veteran Amoaku is first African-American to head up…

5 years ago

The City of Chicago announces “The Big Deal” summer festivities at the historic Maxwell Street Market on Sunday, August 4

The Family-Friendly Day Features New Vendors, Art Activities, Music and More Chicago, IL, 2019-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The…

5 years ago

The City of Chicago announces free cultural events this summer celebrating Chicago’s Latino communities

Series of free movies, music, markets, dance, and theatre events kick off June 11 to celebrate Chicago’s Latino communities Chicago,…

5 years ago

The city of Chicago announces lineup of 82 eateries for the world’s largest free-admission food festival

Taste of Chicago welcomes 37 new Chicago-based restaurants, food trucks and shared kitchens  The free-admission festival offers food, music, arts…

6 years ago

City of Chicago announces the highlights of Millennium Park’s 2019 summer season

The 15th Summer Season will Feature the Year of Chicago Theatre, Latinx Arts and Culture, the Grant Park Music Festival’s…

6 years ago

The city of Chicago announces $1 million in foundation support for the 2019 Year of Chicago Theatre

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…

6 years ago

The City of Chicago announces a kickoff event for the Year of Chicago Theatre — “It’s Showtime, Chicago” on Monday, February 11

The first-of-its-kind initiative will kickoff on February 11 at the Chicago Cultural Center as part of Chicago Theatre Week Chicago,…

6 years ago

The City of Chicago announces Juicebox Winter and Spring 2019 Schedule

The free music series starts Friday, January 4, 2019, and continues through May Chicago, IL, 2018-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/…

6 years ago

Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events announces 2019 dates of its marquee festivals, events and exhibitions

2019 initiatives highlight the “Year of Chicago Theatre,” Chicago’s Music Legacy and thousands of public programs in downtown Chicago and…

6 years ago

The city of Chicago offers free holiday cheers at the Millennium Park Campus

Chicago, IL, 2018-Oct-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Millennium Park will be the epicenter of holiday cheer in Chicago, featuring your…

6 years ago

The city of Chicago announces the transformation of Legler Branch Library into a regional library for the west side

A new public art fund will also be established as part of the sale of Kerry James Marshall’s “Knowledge &…

6 years ago

The City of Chicago in search for its “official” Christmas tree to grace Millennium Park this holiday season

Tree nominations will be accepted through October 19 The 105th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is November 16 in Millennium…

6 years ago

City of Chicago announces Creative Youth Festival schedule

Fall Highlights include African American Designers in Chicago: Art, Commerce and the Politics of Race; Tuned Mass: Jeff Carter, Faheem…

6 years ago

EXPO CHICAGO unveils full list of artists featured in the third annual program for OVERRIDE | A Billboard Project

CHICAGO,Illinois, 2018-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — EXPO CHICAGO, The International Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art (September 27– 30, 2018),…

6 years ago

City of Chicago announces the 60th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show

Che “Rhymefest” Smith will tandem jump with the U. S. Army Golden Knights on Saturday, August 18, Hometown Hero Kate…

6 years ago

City of Chicago announce expanded full lineup for the 40th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival from August 24–September 2 in Millennium Park

Chicago, 2018-Jul-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and the Jazz Institute…

6 years ago

City of Chicago announces Millennium Park’s 2018 summer season Schedule

Chicago, IL, 2018-Mar-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events…

7 years ago