An Instrument in the Shape of a Woman
This Sunday! Special writers workshop with exhibition organizer Annie Morse.
Sunday, May 15, 11am-2pm.
Michigan Avenue Galleries, 1st Floor East
Take a few minutes while visiting the #AmericanWritersFestival to do some creative writing yourself. Paper and pencils will be available in the Michigan Avenue Galleries on the first floor of the Chicago Cultural Center for visitors to write a poem or a short prose piece, using the artwork in 'An Instrument In the Shape of a Woman' for inspiration with exhibition organizer Annie Morse.
American Writers Museum
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/instrument.html
Restoration
Be sure to look out for a new TV documentary (“Restoration”) on Cable25 beginning May 16 about the the newly restored Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Memorial Hall and Rotunda!
Mondays through Saturdays at 10:30am, Mondays through Thursdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 6pm.
Find a gift that NO ONE else will find at Buddy at the Chicago Cultural Center!
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▶ Handmade, handsewn, hand-painted wares from Chicago artists ranging from toys and jewelry to prints and much more!
Visit https://hi-buddy.org/ or stop by the Chicago Cultural Center while your perfect gift is still in stock and can be shipped in time for the holidays.
Brought to you by #PublicMediaInstitute, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), and 200+ local artists and small manufacturers.
Meet an Artist with Pocket Con artists today! Today’s comics workshop is with Cartoonist #GeorgeGant in the Learning Lab at the Chicago Cultural Center.
Breonna Taylor
Throughout the month of October, three banners on the Michigan Avenue facade of the Chicago Cultural Center will honor the memory of #BreonnaTaylor #SayHerName. They feature a series of images, REST IN PARADISE (BREONNA TAYLOR), created by contemporary artist Carlos Rolón, whose work was the focus of our 2016 exhibition, "I Tell You This Sincerely…" - Free downloads of all three images to print for posters, stickers, banners, etc. - Go to www.carlosrolon.com splash page and click on appropriate link for a high res tiff image or jpeg.
Washington Street Entrance
Chicago's cultural historian Tim Samuelson talks about the Center's Washington Street entrance from the materials & design to the names carved into the interior arch. Thanks to City of Chicago BACP Local Origination Cable25.
Yates Gallery
While we greatly miss having you all here in person, there's still opportunities to learn about The People's Palace in the mean time!
Chicago's cultural historian Tim Samuelson talks about the Center's 4th floor Yates Gallery.
Thanks to City of Chicago BACP Local Origination Cable25.
GAR Hall & Rotunda
Drawn by its beauty and the fabulous free public events, hundreds of thousands of visitors come to the Chicago Cultural Center every year, making it one of the most visited attractions in Chicago.
Even though we're not giving tours at the moment in response to COVID-19, we can still learn more about The People's Palace!
Chicago's cultural historian Tim Samuelson discusses the 2nd floor GAR Hall and Rotunda. Thanks to City of Chicago BACP Local Origination Cable25.
Open Mike
This Wednesday!
Must have high school I.D. to attend.
SocialWorks
#2020isYOCM #ChiMusic
Chicago Jazz Festival
The Chicago Jazz Festival has entered the People's Palace!
Stop by today for some FREE #ChiJazz before it moves over to Millennium Park!
Thursday, 8/29
Claudia Cassidy Theater
11am–Noon - The Red Rose Jazz Band Septet
12:15–1:15pm - Anton Hatwich Trio
1:45–2:45pm - Mai Sugimoto Quartet
3:15–4:15pm - John Wociechowski
Preston Bradley Hall
11am–Noon - "What Is This Thing Called Jazz?" Conversation and “Play & Tell” about the Jazz trumpet with Corey Wilkes, Pharez Whitted, Miguel de la Cerna, Micah Collier and Jeremiah Collier
12:30–1:30pm - Alexis Lombre Quintet
2–3pm - Tribute to Joseph Jarman, Alvin Fielder and Saalik–Ziyad
3:30–4:30pm - Curtis Robinson
Zhen here...
Our very own Zhen H., Visitor Experience Program Director, is reminding you to stop by our Welcome Center EVERY Fri 2p-4p to record a quick testimonial on why you ❤ #ChiTheatre during this 2019 Year of Chicago Theatre!
=>http://bit.ly/2YsNPhL League of Chicago Theatres
hancock and kelly
The first weekend of performances with hancock & kelly live was an amazing success!
Join us Friday–Saturday, April 12–13, 7pm, and Sunday, April 14, 2pm with Augusto Corrieri premiering "Play to delete" responding to "We Got A Date" (1989) 👉 Goat Island Archive World Premiere Performances
So glad the Chicago Jazz Festival is back at the People's Palace! Enjoy plenty of FREE #ChiJazz here and at Millennium Park now through Sunday!
www.chicagojazzfestival.us
10,000 Kisses
Just two more weeks to experience "10,000 Kisses" in our 1st floor dance studio! Take a quick break and come see what it's all about! FREE. =>https://bit.ly/2s9HQ2M
Chicago Gospel Music Festival
Oh my goodness the 33rd Chicago Gospel Music Festival is in full effect at the People's Palace! Come see/listen for yourself through 4pm and then join us as we move the festivities over to Millennium Park! FREE!
Gingarte Capoeira of Chicago
Join us for a special Juicebox children's performance this Friday/Saturday with Gingarte Capoeira, a dance group reflecting the national sport of Brazil! 11am on Friday here at the People's Palace and 11am on Saturday at the Garfield Park Conservatory. FREE admission presented by Lifeway Kefir. Info =>https://bit.ly/2fJnhXL
Keith Haring Mural Installation
The Keith Haring Mural installation is happening right now! See you in March! Learn more and make plans here =>http://bit.ly/2Cfx9mV
Sugar Plum Fairies and Mouse Kings of all ages are dancing along to The Nutcracker with Ballet Chicago and the Lakeside Pride at the Chicago Cultural Center
Ladies and gentlemen, the one and only Nellie "Tiger" Travis!!! #ChicagoBluesFestival
Celebration dances of West Africa by Soli Performing Arts Company!
peliculas
Dir. Patrick Clancy, 1979, looped film: Right now through Saturday!
Viewers have a rare opportunity to interact with a 16mm film scroll as well as view a projected image on this newly restored print of 'peliculas.' Patrick Clancy is a multi-media artist that created interactive environments using early computer technology beginning in 1967, and continued working with a variety of media that ultimately informed peliculas, his only project on film. Presented with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, in conjunction with the Society for Cinema and Media Studies (SCMS) annual conference.
Court/Garden
You will be told this when you attend Court/Garden...
"Some of you are more important than others. Some of you have more money. Some are smarter, more beautiful. Some of you depend on this difference. Some of you resist this hierarchy. We invite you to enter."
This performance is free and amazing. Tomorrow and Saturday at 730pm. First come, first served so arrive early. More about the show here http://bit.ly/2n79c8J
Trinity Irish Dancers at #Juicebox
Today we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at #Juicebox with the Trinity Academy of Irish Dance. Now that's how you do a jig!
#Juicebox is back for 2017 and we're starting strong with Four Star Brass Band! This Friday 11am, experience the excitement and share in the joyous traditions of Louisiana as this professional New Orleans-style brass band presents a sizzling show that will inform and delight all ages! Performance is FREE and EASY! We'll see you there. http://bit.ly/2fJnhXL
Three Exhibits in Warp Drive!
It is the FINAL WEEK to come witness the three incredible exhibitions on our first floor!
Krista Franklin: "Quest for The Marvelous," Tom Denlinger: "Ekstatic Edgewater," and Laura Davis: "Jewelry for My Mother(s) and Other Microaggressions" are up and running for your viewing pleasure free and NOW through this Sunday, January 8th.
Here's a "warp drive" version of the experience. Free up 10 minutes and come see!
Spectacular Vernacular
We're back and open for normal hours all this week! Come check out all the great exhibitions free and accessible such as Parsons & Charlesworth's "Spectacular Vernacular" which has been extended due to popular demand! The exhibition reveals how Parsons & Charlesworth mix their craft and industrial design backgrounds with influences from fiction, science and the arts.
Stephen's Gum Tour
Stephen the intern over at the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events was given a task: Absorb as much culture as you possibly can before your gum loses its flavor. With our easy & free access it's not surprising that he chose the Chicago Cultural Center. Watch how he did and then come over to see if you can beat his score!
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