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Happy New Year! Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and the League of Chicago Theatres have designated 2019 the "Year of Chicago Theatre." This citywide, year-long focus on theatre is the first of its kind in the U.S. Learn more, find a show and buy tickets at
ChicagoPlays.com.
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Through March 10, 2019 (weather dependent)
Skating Theme Nights: Most Thursdays, 6-8pm
Millennium Park
Take a spin the ice this winter during the 18th season of this Chicago tradition. Most Thursday nights, the rink will feature themed skating parties including Jan 3: Bling in the New Year (90s hip hop music) with DJ Shon Dervis, Jan 17: Totally Tubular (80s pop and rock music) and Jan 31: Soul Train (70s disco, funk and soul music) with DJ John Simmons. For those looking for some extra guidance on the ice, check out the free lessons happening Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings and other select dates. See the full schedule of Skating Theme Nights and skating lessons at
millenniumpark.org.
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Chicago Cultural Center
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McCormick Tribune Ice Rink, Millennium Park
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Chicago Cultural Center & Garfield Park Conservatory
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Expo 72, 72 E. Randolph
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Millennium Park
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Hanging from the street poles along Wabash Ave. between Washington and Randolph Streets
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City Gallery on the Historic Water Tower
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Featured News
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Maxwell Street Market will Offer New Hours and Programming this Winter
Beginning in 2019, the historic
Maxwell Street Market will have new hours of operation, open every Sunday from 9am until 3pm. This January and February, shoppers will also enjoy a convenient winter layout with all vendors located on Desplaines St. between Polk St. and Taylor St. as well as a free parking lot (enter on Polk St.).
Recently, the Maxwell Street Market - the year-round Chicago tradition of bargains and bargaining with an international flavor - received an "Our Town" grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Funding will be used to support creative entrepreneurship, to enliven the street with performances and public art works and to improve the design, function and sustainability of the market in the South Loop community.
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Save the Dates
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DCASE recently announced the 2019 dates of its marquee festivals, events and exhibitions. Initiatives highlight the upcoming "Year of Chicago Theatre," Chicago's Music Legacy and thousands of public programs in downtown Chicago and across the city's neighborhoods. To see the full list of 2019 highlights, visit cityofchicago.org/dcase.
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Free, Free, Free!
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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
- Free admission for children under 3
- Thursdays are suggested donation days for Illinois residents.
- Illinois teachers with a school ID can receive free admission for themselves when visiting alone or with friends and/or family.
- Blue Star Families: Active duty service members and their families can enjoy free admission year-round. Additional details.
- Museums for All: We are pleased to offer a discounted admission fee of $1 to individuals and families presenting an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Card. Museum visitors who display their EBT Card and a valid form of identification will receive a discounted admission rate of $1 per person, for up to six people in their party. Children under three are, as always, free. This admission rate is available during all normal operating hours.
- Kids Museum Passports: A Kids Museum Passport is good for free on-site admission for two adults and two children. They can be checked out at Chicago Public Library branches.
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