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News Releases

Oct 24, 2016

Mayor Emanuel Designates 2017 As The “Year Of Public Art” In Chicago, Providing $1.5 Million for Artists and Neighborhood Art Projects

Oct 21, 2016

Chicago Film Office Announces Independent Film Initiative Filmmaker In Residence Daniel Nearing

Oct 12, 2016

Chicago Cultural Center Artists In Residence and Curatorial Residency Awards Encourage Development of Diverse Arts Projects

Aug 24, 2016

Millennium Park Audiences Pick Their Favorite Chicago-Made Film: The Dark Knight

Aug 5, 2016

18th Annual World Music Festival Chicago Announces Full Lineup Featuring Diverse International Musicians September 9–25

Aug 3, 2016

Charles Tillman will Tandem Jump with the U.S. Army Golden Knights at the 58th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show on Saturday, August 20

Jul 26, 2016

For the Eighth Year in a Row, the Chicago Jazz Festival is Proud to Present The Chicago Community Trust Jazz On The Rooftop Stage

Jul 10, 2016

36th Annual Taste of Chicago Served Culinary Delights for 1.4 Million People at Chicago’s Iconic Festival

Jun 27, 2016

Lifeway Foods Taste Kitchen Hosts Cooking Demonstrations by Celebrity Chefs and Others at Taste Of Chicago, July 6-10

Jun 27, 2016

“Food For Thought” at Taste of Chicago

Jun 20, 2016

Chicago Creates New Independent Film Initiative to Support Local Filmmakers

Jun 15, 2016

The 58th Annual Chicago Air And Water Show – August 20 & 21

Jun 15, 2016

Paul Catanese: Visible From Space

Jun 14, 2016

Millennium Park Announces Voting For Summer Film Series Audience Choice Night: Favorite Chicago Film

Jun 6, 2016

20th Annual Chicago SummerDance – Jump, Swing & Step to the Beat Downtown and in Neighborhood Parks

Jun 3, 2016

Phyllis Bramson: Under The Pleasure Dome

May 17, 2016

Mayor Emanuel Announces City’s 36th Annual Taste of Chicago Festival to Include More Vendors and New Dining Experiences

May 12, 2016

Respect. Honor. Remember.

May 9, 2016

The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events and the Jazz Institute of Chicago Announce the Complete Lineup of the 38th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival to be held September 1-4, 2016 in Millennium Park & Chicago Cultural Center

Apr 28, 2016

The 38th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival Festival to take place Labor Day Weekend; September 1-4, 2016 at Chicago Cultural Center & Millennium Park