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November 2019
The 2019 Magnificent Mile Lights Festival & Tree-Lighting Parade
The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival & Tree-Lighting Parade will be taking place on Friday, November 22nd and Saturday, November 23rd. Fun for the whole family culminates in Saturday's grand Tree-Lighting Parade down Michigan Avenue with grand marshals Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from Walt Disney World Resorts in Florida. For the full parade route, please click here. The full schedule of events starts on Friday, November 22nd between 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm, and Saturday's events will take place between 11:00 am and 7:30 pm. Please…
Find out more »The 2019 Magnificent Mile Lights Festival & Tree-Lighting Parade
The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival & Tree-Lighting Parade will be taking place on Friday, November 22nd and Saturday, November 23rd. Fun for the whole family culminates in Saturday's grand Tree-Lighting Parade down Michigan Avenue with grand marshals Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from Walt Disney World Resorts in Florida. For the full parade route, please click here. The full schedule of events starts on Friday, November 22nd between 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm, and Saturday's events will take place between 11:00 am and 7:30 pm. Please…
Find out more »Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts – Free Weekly Concerts
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts are dedicated to providing performance opportunities for emerging classical musicians while providing free weekly concerts throughout the year for Chicago audiences. Each Wednesday at 12:15pm, a welcoming audience fills Preston Bradley Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center to hear the brightest and best of young classical talent from around the world perform a 45-minute program. For more information and event details, please visit http://imfchicago.org/programs/dame-myra-hess-memorial-concerts/
Find out more »Chicago’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Holidays are almost here! Chicago's Thanksgiving Day Parade takes place on Thanksgiving morning November 28th, 2019 from 8:00 am until 11:00 am. The parade will take place on State Street and begins at Congress, moving northbound to Randolph. The parade route is approximately one mile long. For more information please visit this website.
Find out more »Wreathing of the Lions
On Friday, November 29, at 10:00 am, join the Art Institute of Chicago on the Michigan Avenue steps as they reveal the beloved lions in their festive wreathes. Enjoy special performances by Chicago Gay Men's Chorus and complimentary hot chocolate while you welcome the holiday season. Following the ceremony, head inside the museum for art-filled activities in the Ryan Learning Center. Outdoor wreathing is FREE; museum entry requires general admission, though children under 14 are FREE.
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Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts – Free Weekly Concerts
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts are dedicated to providing performance opportunities for emerging classical musicians while providing free weekly concerts throughout the year for Chicago audiences. Each Wednesday at 12:15pm, a welcoming audience fills Preston Bradley Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center to hear the brightest and best of young classical talent from around the world perform a 45-minute program. For more information and event details, please visit http://imfchicago.org/programs/dame-myra-hess-memorial-concerts/
Find out more »RNRA Public Safety Committee Meeting
The RNRA Public Safety Committee meets regularly to discuss key River North public safety initiatives as well as to prepare for upcoming District CAPS meetings. For more information about the RNRA Public Safety Committee, click here.
Find out more »Chicago Help Initiative – 4th Annual “Miracle on 34th Street” at Music Box Theatre
Bring your family and friends to The Chicago Help Initiative's annual holiday fundraiser with Santa, carolers and a special screening of the 1947 classic film, "Miracle on 34th Street" at the Music Box Theatre, at 3733 N. Southport in Chicago. Fun for kids of all ages, in support of a great cause - supporting Chicagoans in need who are experiencing hunger and homelessness. Tickets are just $20 and will be available for purchase on the Music Box website starting in early November.…
Find out more »Community Presentation: Development Proposal for 344 North Canal Street
Alderman Reilly invites you to join him at an informational presentation regarding the development proposal for the site located at 344 North Canal Street. The proposed project would include a 33-story residential building containing 343 apartments and ground floor commercial space, along with 124 enclosed parking spaces. Representatives of The Habitat Company and their architects, Solomon Cordwell and Buenz (SCB), will present their plans and answer any questions you may have about this development proposal. WHAT: Development Proposal – 344 North…
Find out more »Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts – Free Weekly Concerts
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts are dedicated to providing performance opportunities for emerging classical musicians while providing free weekly concerts throughout the year for Chicago audiences. Each Wednesday at 12:15pm, a welcoming audience fills Preston Bradley Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center to hear the brightest and best of young classical talent from around the world perform a 45-minute program. For more information and event details, please visit http://imfchicago.org/programs/dame-myra-hess-memorial-concerts/
Find out more »Park Community Church – Lessons & Carols
Lessons & Carols December 12-13, 2019 DATES & TIMES • Dec 12, 2019 6:00pm - 9:00pm • Dec 13, 2019 6:00pm - 9:00pm Details Join Park Community Church for our annual tradition of Lessons and Carols! This is a time when all of our locations come together for festive night to sing Christmas carols and hear the story of the birth of our Savior! Join us before the service for snacks in the 2nd floor cafe, and after the service…
Find out more »Park Community Church – Lessons & Carols
Lessons & Carols December 12-13, 2019 DATES & TIMES • Dec 12, 2019 6:00pm - 9:00pm • Dec 13, 2019 6:00pm - 9:00pm Details Join Park Community Church for our annual tradition of Lessons and Carols! This is a time when all of our locations come together for festive night to sing Christmas carols and hear the story of the birth of our Savior! Join us before the service for snacks in the 2nd floor cafe, and after the service…
Find out more »Do-It-Yourself Messiah presented by the International Music Foundation
International Music Foundation Presents: The 44th Annual Do-It-Yourself Messiah Event takes place on December 16 & 17, 2019 - Tickets on sale November 15, 2019 November 4, 2019 (CHICAGO, IL) - The International Music Foundation is pleased to announce the 44th Annual presentation of Do-It-Yourself Messiah. This beloved holiday event will take place at 7 p.m. on Monday, December 16, and Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, located at 205 East Randolph on the…
Find out more »Do-It-Yourself Messiah presented by the International Music Foundation
International Music Foundation Presents: The 44th Annual Do-It-Yourself Messiah Event takes place on December 16 & 17, 2019 – Tickets on sale November 15, 2019 November 4, 2019 (CHICAGO, IL) – The International Music Foundation is pleased to announce the 44th Annual presentation of Do-It-Yourself Messiah. This beloved holiday event will take place at 7 p.m. on Monday, December 16, and Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, located at 205 East Randolph on the…
Find out more »Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts – Free Weekly Concerts
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts are dedicated to providing performance opportunities for emerging classical musicians while providing free weekly concerts throughout the year for Chicago audiences. Each Wednesday at 12:15pm, a welcoming audience fills Preston Bradley Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center to hear the brightest and best of young classical talent from around the world perform a 45-minute program. For more information and event details, please visit http://imfchicago.org/programs/dame-myra-hess-memorial-concerts/
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Chabad of River North & Fulton Market presents Light up the night!
Join friends and neighbors for the third annual Chanukah celebration at Ward, A. Montgomery park! First night of Chanukah! Sunday Dec 22 4:45 – 5:30pm: Enjoy Chanukah crafts, activities and treats for the kids at Peet’s coffee shop. 5:30pm: Grand Menorah lighting, hot latkas & donuts, at the park entrance. For information or questions please email: info@Jewishrivernorth.org Facebook, click HERE.
Find out more »Join Alderman Brian Hopkins for the Lighting of the Menorah in Daley Plaza
Join Alderman Hopkins for the lighting of the Menorah on Monday, December 23rd at 5:00 pm in Daley Plaza (50 W. Washington Street). Alderman Hopkins will be joining Rabbi Meir Chai Benhiyoun of the Chabad Center for Jewish Life for this event, which will feature refreshments, a live DJ, and Chanukah giveaways. Chabad of the Loop, Gold Coast, and Lincoln Park is a nonprofit outreach organization committed to reawakening Jewish life within a person. Their work is geared to building healthier communities in…
Find out more »Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts – Free Weekly Concerts
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts are dedicated to providing performance opportunities for emerging classical musicians while providing free weekly concerts throughout the year for Chicago audiences. Each Wednesday at 12:15pm, a welcoming audience fills Preston Bradley Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center to hear the brightest and best of young classical talent from around the world perform a 45-minute program. For more information and event details, please visit http://imfchicago.org/programs/dame-myra-hess-memorial-concerts/
Find out more »Chicago Park District’s Free Fitness Week Starts December 30!
Chicago Park District's Free Fitness Week Starts December 30! Workout for free in all Chicago Park District fitness centers beginning December 30 until January 4. Their fitness centers feature state-of-the-art equipment and even cross trainers. Classes range from kickboxing to pilates. To register for classes near your neighborhood, click here for a full list of fitness centers and available classes.
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January 2020
2020 New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the River!
(Image courtesy of The Chicago Tribune) In addition to the Navy Pier Fireworks, the Chicago River will come alive with fireworks from Wolf Point Plaza to Lake Shore Drive, kicking off 2020! The fireworks will be displayed in tandem with Navy Pier's Fireworks when the clock strikes midnight. For information about the fireworks including viewing locations, please click here to visit the event website.
Find out more »CPD – 18th District Beat Meeting 1831, 1832, 1833 & 1834
We encourage residents to attend the CAPS Beat Meetings. CAPS meetings offer city residents an opportunity to address crime and safety issues directly with the beat officers who patrol their neighborhood, as well as to provide ongoing feedback, which help the police to monitor crime issues. Unsure of your Beat? To find your District & Beat, click HERE.
Find out more »Conversations with Cara
Join Cara for an afternoon of lunch, libations, and discussions centered around Cara's mission and work to eradicate poverty. When: Tuesday, January 14, 2020 Where: City Winery CLICK HERE for tickets and sponsorship.
Find out more »CPD – 18th District Beat Meeting 1821, 1822 & 1823
RNRA encourages residents to attend the CAPS Beat Meetings. CAPS meetings offer city residents an opportunity to address crime and safety issues directly with the beat officers who patrol their neighborhood, as well as to provide ongoing feedback, which help the police to monitor crime issues. Unsure of your Beat? To find your District & Beat, click HERE.
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Cook County State’s Attorney Forums – Hear the Candidates
Hear candidates for State’s Attorney of Cook County and their plan for bringing forward community safety solutions. Lexi Sutter, Emmy Award winning journalist and Gold Coast resident will moderate. 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 1301 N. LaSalle Dr. Candidates that will be answering questions during these Community Forums are: Christopher Pfannkuche – January 21 Bob Fioretti – January 22 Pat O’Brien – January 30 Bill Conway – February 12
Find out more »CPD – 12th District Beat Meeting 1214
RNRA encourages residents to attend the CAPS Beat Meetings. CAPS meetings offer city residents an opportunity to address crime and safety issues directly with the beat officers who patrol their neighborhood, as well as to provide ongoing feedback, which help the police to monitor crime issues. Unsure of your Beat? To find your District & Beat, click HERE.
Find out more »Cook County State’s Attorney Forums – Hear the Candidates
Hear candidates for State’s Attorney of Cook County and their plan for bringing forward community safety solutions. Lexi Sutter, Emmy Award winning journalist and Gold Coast resident will moderate. 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 1301 N. LaSalle Dr. Candidates that will be answering questions during these Community Forums are: Christopher Pfannkuche – January 21 Bob Fioretti – January 22 Pat O’Brien – January 30 Bill Conway – February 12
Find out more »Polar Adventure Days at Northerly Island!
It's winter in Chicago - come out and enjoy it! Have fun while enjoying all the wonders of nature at the 14th Annual Polar Adventure Days at Northerly Island. Explore Northerly Island and come face-to-face with live animals, engage in winter activities, and create nature-inspired crafts. It's FREE and most importantly, dress for the weather as events take place both outdoors and inside the visitor center. See the full list of amazing activities below! • Tour the new Northerly Island Natural Area during winter…
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Chicago Flamenco Festival – José Valencia, Juan Requena, El Choro y Manuel Valencia
For more information and to purchase tickets CLICK HERE. Saturday, February 29, 7 pm José Valencia (vocalist) Juan Requena (guitar) Antonio Molina El Choro (dancer) Instituto Cervantes General Admission $30. IC students and members $25
Find out more »Chicago Flamenco Festival – José Valencia, Juan Requena, El Choro y Manuel Valencia
For more information and to purchase tickets CLICK HERE. Saturday, February 29, 7 pm José Valencia, Juan Requena, El Choro y Manuel Valencia José Valencia (vocalist) Juan Requena (guitar) Antonio Molina El Choro (dancer) Instituto Cervantes General Admission $30. IC students and members $25
Find out more »Cook County State’s Attorney Forum – Hear the Candidates
Hear candidates for State’s Attorney of Cook County and their plan for bringing forward community safety solutions. Lexi Sutter, Emmy Award winning journalist and Gold Coast resident will moderate. 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 1301 N. LaSalle Dr. Candidates that will be answering questions during these Community Forums are: Christopher Pfannkuche – January 21 Bob Fioretti – January 22 Pat O’Brien – January 30 Bill Conway – February 12
Find out more »February 2020
Feasts and Beasts – A Lecture on Aristotle and Plato
On February 7th, there will be a free lecture to discuss Aristotle and Plato. In Book III of the Politics, Aristotle diverges from his systematic approach to offer his readers a series of unwieldy metaphors of "the many" as a political collective. In this talk, Aristotle's metaphors of the multitude touch on those found in Plato's Republic, and we consider the conceptual resources they have to offer our thinking about political authority. The event takes place at the Chicago Cultural Center (78…
Find out more »Cook County State’s Attorney Forum – Hear the Candidates
Hear candidates for State’s Attorney of Cook County and their plan for bringing forward community safety solutions. Lexi Sutter, Emmy Award winning journalist and Gold Coast resident will moderate. 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 1301 N. LaSalle Dr. Candidates that will be answering questions during these Community Forums are: Christopher Pfannkuche – January 21 Bob Fioretti – January 22 Pat O’Brien – January 30 Bill Conway – February 12
Find out more »The Anti-Cruelty Society – 7th Annual Pour Your Heart Out event
About the Event Save the date for February 19, 2020 for the 7th Annual Pour Your Heart Out event. This one-of-a-kind event is a great way to help the animals at The Anti-Cruelty Society. Bring your friends, family, and collegues (over 21 only) to sample a variety of spirits for one of the Society's signature events of the year. WHEN: Thursday, February 19 WHERE: The Union League Club, Chicago WHEN: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. COST: $65 pp To Purchase Tickets:…
Find out more »Chicago Police 18th District Presents: Pizza with the Police
Chicago Police 18th District Presents: Pizza with the Police Wednesday, February 26 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Roots 1610 N. Wells Stop by and have pizza with the 18th District police officers at Roots. Enjoy a slice of pizza and share your thoughts and concerns regarding public safety. No agenda - just a great way to meet the officers that patrol our neighborhood.
Find out more »Chicago Flamenco – KICK OFF CHICAGO FLAMENCO FESTIVAL 2020
For more information and to purchase tickets CLICK HERE Thursday, February 27, 6 pm KICK OFF CHICAGO FLAMENCO FESTIVAL 2020 It will be an exclusive event with Gabriel Cruz, the Mayor of Huelva, in attendance. 5:30 - 6 pm -Opening Exhibit Contemporarte (University of Huelva). 6 - 6:30 pm -Chicago Flamenco Festival 2020 opening. 7 - 8 pm - Food, wine, and beer reception & networking (gallery). General Admission $100. IC students and members $75
Find out more »Chicago Flamenco Festival – Opening Night
For more information and to purchase tickets CLICK HERE OPENING NIGHT CHICAGO FLAMENCO FESTIVAL Luna Nueva con Luna Flamenca New Moon with Luna Flamenca Instituto Cervantes of Chicago La Chimi, dancer & artistic director Briseyda Zárate, dancer Oscar Valero, Vocals Jose Manuel Alconchel, guitar General Admission $50. IC students and members $40 Tickets
Find out more »Polar Adventure Days at Northerly Island!
It's winter in Chicago - come out and enjoy it! Have fun while enjoying all the wonders of nature at the 14th Annual Polar Adventure Days at Northerly Island. Explore Northerly Island and come face-to-face with live animals, engage in winter activities, and create nature-inspired crafts. It's FREE and most importantly, dress for the weather as events take place both outdoors and inside the visitor center. See the full list of amazing activities below! • Tour the new Northerly Island Natural Area during winter…
Find out more »Chicago Flamenco Festival – Luna Nueva con Luna Flamenca New Moon with Luna Flamenca
For more information and to purchase tickets, CLICK HERE. Saturday, February 29, 7:00 pm Luna Nueva con Luna Flamenca New Moon with Luna Flamenca Instituto Cervantes La Chimi, dancer & artistic director Briseyda Zarate, dancer Oscar Valero, Vocals Jose Manuel Alconchel, guitar General Admission $30. IC students and members $25 (CODIGO DESCUENTO: CFF2020)
Find out more »March 2020
RNRA Public Safety Committee Meeting
The RNRA Public Safety Committee meets regularly to discuss key River North public safety initiatives as well as to prepare for upcoming District CAPS meetings. For more information about the RNRA Public Safety Committee, click here.
Find out more »CPD – 18th District Beat Meeting 1831, 1832, 1833 & 1834
We encourage residents to attend the CAPS Beat Meetings. CAPS meetings offer city residents an opportunity to address crime and safety issues directly with the beat officers who patrol their neighborhood, as well as to provide ongoing feedback, which help the police to monitor crime issues. Unsure of your Beat? To find your District & Beat, click HERE.
Find out more »ZBA Public Hearing March 6, 2020 – Proposed Cannabis Dispensaries in River North
Over the several weeks the River North Residents Association (RNRA) has hosted several community meetings to discuss proposed cannabis dispensary locations within the 42nd and 2nd Wards. The following community meetings were held: Sunnyside (MedMar Lakeview, LLC) held a meeting on January 28th to discuss their proposed location at 436 North Clark Street (formerly, Baton Show Lounge). MOCA – Modern Cannabis (MOCA, LLC) held a meeting on January 29th to discuss their proposed location at 216 West Ohio Street (currently, Municipal…
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Chicago Flamenco Festival – El ritmo de la tierra. Nino de los Reyes
For more information and to purchase tickets, CLICK HERE. Friday, March 6, 7 pm Saturday, March 7, 7 pm El ritmo de la tierra. Nino de los Reyes Instituto Cervantes Nino de los Reyes, baile José Cortés, cante José Luis de la Paz, guitarra Instituto Cervantes General Admission $30. IC students and members $25
Find out more »Chicago Flamenco Festival – El ritmo de la tierra. Nino de los Reyes
For more information and to purchase tickets, CLICK HERE. Friday, March 6, 7 pm Saturday, March 7, 7 pm El ritmo de la tierra. Nino de los Reyes Instituto Cervantes Nino de los Reyes, baile José Cortés, cante José Luis de la Paz, guitarra Instituto Cervantes General Admission $30. IC students and members $25
Find out more »CPD – 18th District Beat Meeting 1821, 1822 & 1823
We encourage residents to attend the CAPS Beat Meetings. CAPS meetings offer city residents an opportunity to address crime and safety issues directly with the beat officers who patrol their neighborhood, as well as to provide ongoing feedback, which help the police to monitor crime issues. Unsure of your Beat? To find your District & Beat, click HERE.
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Moxy Downtown Chicago – What’s the T-eeling – A River North Cocktail Competition
To purchase tickts CLICK HERE.
Find out more »Chicago Flamenco Festival – Old Town School of Folk Music- World Music Wednesday
For more information and to purchase tickets CLICK HERE. Wednesday, March 11, 8.30 pm Old Town School of Folk Music. World Music Wednesday 4544 North Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL 60625 Flamenco Eñe: José del Tomate Flamenco Festival USA (Miguel Marín)
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Chicago Flamenco – Omayra Amaya Flamenco Dance Company
For more information and to purchase tickets, CLICK HERE. Friday, March 13, 7 pm Saturday, March 14, 7 pm Omayra Amaya Flamenco Dance Company Instituto Cervantes Omayra Amaya – dance Roberto Castellón – guitar Francisco Orozco “Yiyi” – vocals & percussion General Admission $30. IC students and members $25 (CODIGO DESCUENTO: CFF2020)
Find out more »Chicago Flamenco – Omayra Amaya Flamenco Dance Company
For more information and to purchase tickets, CLICK HERE. Friday, March 13, 7 pm Saturday, March 14, 7 pm Omayra Amaya Flamenco Dance Company Instituto Cervantes Omayra Amaya – dance Roberto Castellón – guitar Francisco Orozco “Yiyi” – vocals & percussion General Admission $30. IC students and members $25 (CODIGO DESCUENTO: CFF2020)
Find out more »CPD – 12th District Beat Meeting 1214 – CANCELLED
BEAT MEETINGS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE RNRA encourages residents to attend the CAPS Beat Meetings. CAPS meetings offer city residents an opportunity to address crime and safety issues directly with the beat officers who patrol their neighborhood, as well as to provide ongoing feedback, which help the police to monitor crime issues. Unsure of your Beat? To find your District & Beat, click HERE.
Find out more »CARA Friends’ Night Out presented by Aon
Bring your bracket for an afternoon of camaraderie and friendly competition! You're invited to Friends’ Night Out presented by Aon. This year, our typically evening event is getting an afternoon March Madness twist. Join us at Recess at City Hall for great food, drinks, raffles, and sporting friendship all in support of our motivated job seekers. Tip off is at 12 pm! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
Find out more »Chicago Flamenco – Manuel Gutierrez con José Cortés y Andrés Vadin
For more information and to purchase tickets CLICK HERE. Friday, March 20, 7 pm Manuel Gutierrez con José Cortés y Andrés Vadin Instituto Cervantes Manuel Gutierrez, Baile José Cortés, cante Andrés Vadin, guitarra General Admission $30. IC students and members $25
Find out more »Reach for the Stars – Friends of Galileo Annual Fundraiser
To purchase tickets, click HERE.
Find out more »Ignite the Spirit Presents “Flappers & Gents”- Support our First Responders!
Tickets will be on sale from January 13 through March 13. To purchase tickets, click HERE.
Find out more »Chicago Flamenco Closing Night – Manuel Gutiérrez
For more informatoin and to purchase tickets, CLICK HERE Saturday, March 21, 7 pm CLOSING NIGHT Manuel Gutiérrez Instituto Cervantes General Admission $50. IC students and members $40 (CODIGO DESCUENTO: CFF202010)
Find out more »April 2020
International Music Foundation’s DAME MYRA HESS CONCERTS – ENCORES! Tune in to 98.7 WFMT
Tune in to 98.7 WFMT each Wednesday from April 1 through April 22 at 12:15 p.m. for an encore performance from the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts. Join International Music Foundation from the comfort of your home to revisit the great performances from Preston Bradley Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center. Featured Performance: Chicago Harp Quartet
Find out more »International Music Foundation 2020 Spring Event – Postponed until further notice
Postponed until further notice Celebrate the arrival of Spring with the International Music Foundation Enjoy a cocktail reception and revel in concert performances by exceptional artists FEATURING: Kenneth Olsen, Assistant Principal Cello, CSO Yuan-Qing Yu, Assistant Concertmaster, CSO Elliot Wuu, Piano Robbie Ellis, WFMT Host, Master of Ceremonies Where: The Union League Club of Chicago, Crystal Room 65 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60604 TICKETS: $125 BUY TICKET
Find out more »Let’s Show our local heroes some River North Love! For 4 minutes on April 4 River North Becomes a Beacon of Gratitude!
Let’s show our local heroes some River North Love! Join us on April 4th from 8:00 to 8:04 p.m. Step out onto your balcony or go to your window and shout out some love, shine a flashlight or cell phone or blink your apartment lights to express our gratitude to Healthcare Workers, First Responders and Essential Personnel who selflessly serve and sacrifice for our community every day. Share your pictures and videos with us at info@RNRAChicago.org.
Find out more »International Music Foundation’s DAME MYRA HESS CONCERTS – ENCORES! Tune in to 98.7 WFMT
Tune in to 98.7 WFMT each Wednesday from April 1 through April 22 at 12:15 p.m. for an encore performance from the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts. Join International Music Foundation from the comfort of your home to revisit the great performances from Preston Bradley Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center. Featured Performance: Neave Trio
Find out more »International Music Foundation’s DAME MYRA HESS CONCERTS – ENCORES! Tune in to 98.7 WFMT
Tune in to 98.7 WFMT each Wednesday from April 1 through April 22 at 12:15 p.m. for an encore performance from the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts. Join International Music Foundation from the comfort of your home to revisit the great performances from Preston Bradley Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center. Featured Performance: Avalon String Quartet
Find out more »The 5th Annual Cara Gala – Postponed until further notice
Our signature event, the Cara Gala presented by Jim & Kay Mabie and The Kadens Family Foundation is a chic evening of great entertainment and even greater company as our closet supporters, donors, and friends celebrate our mission to unlock the power and purpose within our communities and ourselves. Purchase Tickets
Find out more »Ward Park Earth Day Clean-up (POSTPOSTPONED INDEFINITELY)
We have been notified by the Chicago Park District and Friends of the Park that all Earth Day Park Clean-up events across Chicagoland have been POSTPONED INDEFINITELY until further notice. Meanwhile, work is underway by Friends of the Park to align with the global 50th Anniversary of Earth Day movement and shift to a Digital Earth Day on the actual day - Wednesday, April 22. History of Earth Day Fifty years ago Earth Day prompted the creation of the Environmental…
Find out more »International Music Foundation’s DAME MYRA HESS CONCERTS – ENCORES! Tune in to 98.7 WFMT
Tune in to 98.7 WFMT each Wednesday from April 1 through April 22 at 12:15 p.m. for an encore performance from the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts. Join International Music Foundation from the comfort of your home to revisit the great performances from Preston Bradley Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center. Featured Performance: Robert Chen & Benjamin Loeb
Find out more »Wild Mile – Earth Week Virtual Panel – Must Register
How can we better connect habitat to human health? This Earth Week, register for a virtual panel on the Wild Mile, a project to transform a human-made branch of the Chicago River into a 17-acre floating eco-park. Panelists from a number of organizations that developed and contributed to this unique effort will discuss the vision to strengthen neighborhood connectivity, generate cleaner water, and support more vibrant ecosystems along the east side of Chicago’s Goose Island, on the North Branch Canal and Turning…
Find out more »River North celebrates our local heroes every Saturday in April & May 8:00 to 8:05 p.m.
To print a copy, CLICK HERE
Find out more »May 2020
Chicago Police Memorial Foundation VIRTUAL Run to Remember – Join Team 018 Blue for Bauer!
Due to the pandemic and orders banning crowds, CPMF is moving the 2020 Run to Remember to a virtual event. Many of your questions will be answered on the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation website. What is a virtual 5K? A Virtual 5K is a race that you choose to complete where ever you would like. You can walk, run, use a treadmill, or participate in another race. The beauty of a virtual 5K race is that you can run the race at your pace wherever…
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018th District CPD Webinar for 20 Sector Beats 1821, 1822, 1823, 1824
You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: May 12, 2020 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Topic: 20 Sector Meeting (Webinar) – Beats 1821, 1822, 1823, 1824 Not sure of your police district or beat, CLICK HERE. The beat meeting (webinar) is a chance to meet your neighbors and come up with strategies that affect the community. *If you have questions to be addressed at the 20 sector webinar please send them to the e-mail address at CAPS.018District@chicagopolice.org Please click…
Find out more »International Music Foundation – Encore Concerts on 98.7 WFMT
Tune in to 98.7 WFMT each Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. for Dame Myra Hess Memorial ENCORE Concerts brought to you from International Music Foundation. From the comfort of your home, IMF revisits some of the great performances from Preston Bradley Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center. May 13th Performance - Trio Celeste (Original Performance Date 11-1-2017)
Find out more »Alderman Brian Hopkins hosts FREE COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall tonight – May 13
Dear Neighbor, I am hosting a FREE COVID-19 virtual health education workshop online on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The workshop — hosted by Chicagoland medical students, Dr. Gary Slutkin, and Dr. David Neely — will help educate and empower you to better understand the public health decisions made to keep Chicago and Illinois safe from COVID-19. The 30-minute presentation will be available through Zoom. It will feature the most recent evidence-based public health guidelines designed to help ensure you are…
Find out more »Thursday Nights in May – Musical Tribute from the Peninsula – Songs for the City!
During this time of isolation, music can be an especially uplifting and powerful way to bring the community together, while still observing social distancing. The hotel offers a weekly musical tribute to celebrate the city and thank our frontline workers. Each Thursday in May a Trio of The Peninsula musicians will perform live, upbeat music to celebrate the city from the Z Bar rooftop terrace. Z Bar's canopy will be lit in blue as further tribute to health care community accompanied by…
Find out more »Erie-LaSalle Body Shop’s Wheels in Motion Foundation presents “A Night at the Disco” – Postponed until further notice
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE To Purchase Tickets CLICK HERE. Join Erie-LaSalle Body Shop's Wheels In Motion Foundation's 7th Annual Fundraiser: A Night at the Disco Benefiting Gilda's Club Chicago and Teach For America! Enjoy an evening of live entertainment, charitable casino gaming, gourmet food, and premium cocktails from the open bar! Plus, incredible prizes await you at the silent auction, live auction, and casino raffle!
Find out more »International Music Foundation – Encore Concerts on 98.7 WFMT
Tune in to 98.7 WFMT each Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. for Dame Myra Hess Memorial ENCORE Concerts brought to you from International Music Foundation. From the comfort of your home, IMF revisits some of the great performances from Preston Bradley Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center. May 2oth Performance – Kamil Tokarski, Piano (Original Performance Date 11-13-2019)
Find out more »Thursday Nights in May – Musical Tribute from the Peninsula – Songs for the City!
During this time of isolation, music can be an especially uplifting and powerful way to bring the community together, while still observing social distancing. The hotel offers a weekly musical tribute to celebrate the city and thank our frontline workers. Each Thursday in May a Trio of The Peninsula musicians will perform live, upbeat music to celebrate the city from the Z Bar rooftop terrace. Z Bar's canopy will be lit in blue as further tribute to health care community accompanied by…
Find out more »JazzCity at Home: Ben LaMar Gay – Music for your Friday
Music for your Friday. JazzCity at Home: Ben LaMar Gay May 22nd | 7pm | JIC Facebook
Find out more »Millennium Park at home
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced new virtual events for everyone missing Millennium Park’s renowned cultural programming. The new online Millennium Park at Home series on YouTube and Facebook will bring some of City’s beloved live events straight to concertgoers featuring many of Chicago’s most popular hometown genres and artists. Millennium Park at Home begins Memorial Day weekend, May 22 and 23 with a virtual DJ house mix on what would have been Chicago’s 5th Annual House Music Festival. This…
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International Music Foundation – Encore Concerts on 98.7 WFMT
Tune in to 98.7 WFMT each Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. for Dame Myra Hess Memorial ENCORE Concerts brought to you from International Music Foundation. From the comfort of your home, IMF revisits some of the great performances from Preston Bradley Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center. May 27th Performance – Vermeer Quartet (Original Performance Date 10-18-2017)
Find out more »Thursday Nights in May – Musical Tribute from the Peninsula – Songs for the City!
During this time of isolation, music can be an especially uplifting and powerful way to bring the community together, while still observing social distancing. The hotel offers a weekly musical tribute to celebrate the city and thank our frontline workers. Each Thursday in May a Trio of The Peninsula musicians will perform live, upbeat music to celebrate the city from the Z Bar rooftop terrace. Z Bar's canopy will be lit in blue as further tribute to health care community accompanied by…
Find out more »Millennium Park at Home – Gospel Music
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced new virtual events for everyone missing Millennium Park’s renowned cultural programming. The new online Millennium Park at Home series on YouTube and Facebook will bring some of City’s beloved live events straight to concertgoers featuring many of Chicago’s most popular hometown genres and artists. Millennium Park at Home begins Memorial Day weekend, May 22 and 23 with a virtual DJ house mix on what would have been Chicago’s 5th Annual House Music Festival. This…
Find out more »Millennium Park at Home – Gospel Music
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced new virtual events for everyone missing Millennium Park’s renowned cultural programming. The new online Millennium Park at Home series on YouTube and Facebook will bring some of City’s beloved live events straight to concertgoers featuring many of Chicago’s most popular hometown genres and artists. Millennium Park at Home begins Memorial Day weekend, May 22 and 23 with a virtual DJ house mix on what would have been Chicago’s 5th Annual House Music Festival. This…
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Millennium Park at Home – Blues Music
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced new virtual events for everyone missing Millennium Park’s renowned cultural programming. The new online Millennium Park at Home series on YouTube and Facebook will bring some of City’s beloved live events straight to concertgoers featuring many of Chicago’s most popular hometown genres and artists. Millennium Park at Home begins Memorial Day weekend, May 22 and 23 with a virtual DJ house mix on what would have been Chicago’s 5th Annual House Music Festival. This…
Find out more »Community Meeting – Proposed Cannabis Dispensary at 67-75 W. Chicago Avenue
Community Meeting Notice WHAT: A meeting to discuss a proposed Special Use for an Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensary, at 67-75 W. Chicago Ave. WHO: PDI Medical III, LLC (Cresco Labs) WHEN: Friday, June 5th at 6:00 pm WHERE: Zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 85448330661 Password: 857758 Dear Neighbor, I was informed that PDI Medical III, LLC (Cresco Labs) is hosting a Zoom community meeting on Friday, June 5th, 2020, at 6:00 pm, to allow the community to review a proposal for an Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensary at 67-73 W. Chicago…
Find out more »Millennium Park at Home – Blues Music
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced new virtual events for everyone missing Millennium Park’s renowned cultural programming. The new online Millennium Park at Home series on YouTube and Facebook will bring some of City’s beloved live events straight to concertgoers featuring many of Chicago’s most popular hometown genres and artists. Millennium Park at Home begins Memorial Day weekend, May 22 and 23 with a virtual DJ house mix on what would have been Chicago’s 5th Annual House Music Festival. This…
Find out more »Millennium Park at Home – Blues Music
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced new virtual events for everyone missing Millennium Park’s renowned cultural programming. The new online Millennium Park at Home series on YouTube and Facebook will bring some of City’s beloved live events straight to concertgoers featuring many of Chicago’s most popular hometown genres and artists. Millennium Park at Home begins Memorial Day weekend, May 22 and 23 with a virtual DJ house mix on what would have been Chicago’s 5th Annual House Music Festival. This…
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