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Through January 7, 2018
Chicago Cultural Center and other venues citywide
The second edition of the Chicago Architecture Biennial (CAB), the largest architecture and design exhibition in North America, showcases the transformative global impact of creativity and innovation in these fields. This year's Biennial features over 140 practitioners from more than 20 countries addressing the 2017 theme "Make New History." For more information, visit chicagoarchitecturebiennial.org.
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October
Citywide
As part of the 2017 celebration of the Year of Public Art, residents are encouraged to learn more about Chicago's public art collection - the iconic as well as the new, including the completion of several works as part of the 50x50 Neighborhood Arts Project. For more information, visit
cityofchicago.org/yopa.
Grant support provided by Allstate Insurance Company.
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Millennium Park
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Chicago Cultural Center
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Chicago Cultural Center
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Chicago Cultural Center
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Chicago Cultural Center
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Chicago Cultural Center
October 18 - 40th Hess Anniversary Concert
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Chicago Cultural Center
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October 6
Millennium Park, Jay Pritzker Pavilion
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Millennium Park, Lurie Garden
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October 6
The Plaza at Millennium Park
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Chicago Cultural Center & Garfield Park Conservatory
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October 7
Millennium Park, Chase Promenade South
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October 9-November 13
Millennium Park, Choral Room
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Chicago Cultural Center
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October 12-15
Harris Theatre for Music & Dance
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Chicago Riverwalk
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Millennium Park, Choral Rehearsal Room
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Millennium Park, Choral Rehearsal Room
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Millennium Park, Chicago Cultural Center & Clarke House Museum
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Chicago Cultural Center
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Chicago Cultural Center
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Millennium Park, Pritzker Pavilion
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Chicago Cultural Center & Garfield Park Conservatory
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On Columbus Dr. from Balbo to Monroe
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Chicago Cultural Center
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Millennium Park, Choral Rehearsal Room
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Millennium Park, Choral Rehearsal Room
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Chicago Cultural Center
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Millennium Park, Lurie Garden
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Maggie Daley Park
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Chicago Cultural Center
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Various Locations
City Markets Presented by
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Featured News
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A New Mural by Kerry James Marshall
Internationally-renowned artist and MacArthur Fellow Kerry James Marshall is creating an epic, large-scale mural for the Chicago Cultural Center, honoring 20 women who have shaped the city's vibrant arts and culture landscape. The 132-foot by 100-foot mural will be the largest artwork he has ever designed or created. Work will continue throughout October to coincide with the month-long Public Art Festival-during
Chicago's Year of Public Art.
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Congratulations to IMF Executive Director Ann Murray
Congratulations to Ann Murray who has been operating our beloved Dame Myra Hess Memorial and Live Music Now Concert Series. After 28 years of service, Ann is stepping down as executive director of the International Music Foundation, and we're so pleased that in celebration September 27 was proclaimed by Mayor Emanuel as Ann Murray Day in Chicago! Please join us every Wednesday at 12:15pm for the free weekly concerts and especially on October 18th for the Series' 40th anniversary.
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Free, Free, Free!
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Fright Flicks at Navy Pier
Saturday, October 21 and 28, 2017
3:30-5:30pm
Lake Stage at Polk Bros Park Performance Lawns
Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave.
Join Navy Pier for Fright Flicks, a free outdoor film screening of your favorite Halloween movies! Grab a blanket and get comfortable for a double feature at 3pm and 5:30pm, with a mix of family-friendly and classic horror films. On Saturday, October 21 catch Monsters, Inc. at 3pm and Ghostbusters (2016) at 5:30pm. On Saturday, October 28 see Monster House at 3pm and Beetlejuice at 5:30pm. The Pier will also offer complimentary treats to Fright Flicks guests on a first-come, first-served basis while supply lasts. For more information on all of Navy Pier's Halloween happenings, visit navypier.com/halloween/.
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Enjoy Halloween in the Parks!
From kid-friendly events like pumpkin patches and Halloween parties, to haunted indoor movies and haunted houses, along with fall festivals and the annual Pumpkins 5K Run & Kids Spooky Sprint, there is something for everyone in the parks.
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