Apply Now for "Ensemble-Made" Virtual Theater Workshops
Chicago is home to one of the most exciting and democratic forms of theater: devised and ensemble-made performance – a way of working that invites everyone to be a part of creating something new and uniquely theirs. Drawing inspiration from Ensemble-Made Chicago: A Guide to Devised Theater by authors Chloe Johnston (of The Neo-Futurists) and Coya Paz Brownrigg (of Free Street Theater), Chicago theater ensembles lead workshops to inspire creativity and develop collaboration tools. Theatre creatives, performers and artists of all backgrounds, teachers, students, and everyone curious to learn new collaboration tools are invited to apply for free to any of the workshops at chicago.gov/EnsembleMade. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with priority given to those received before October 5. No experience required.
Buy Artist Designs at the New "Buddy" Shop
Buddy is a new store created by the Public Media Institute to give Chicago's artists and small manufacturers a place to showcase and sell their goods and artwork. The extraordinary selection of curated art, jewelry, publications, music and toys is now available online at hi-buddy.org in anticipation of the store that will be located in the Chicago Cultural Center when it reopens. 100% of sales go directly to the artists until 2021. And remember, you can still purchase artist-designed official merchandise from your favorite City of Chicago summer festivals at dcase.tsmgi.net.
Tune in for New Virtual Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts
The Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts, programmed by the International Music Foundation, feature solo and ensemble performance by emerging classical musicians. While the Chicago Cultural Center remains closed, the weekly series is now broadcasting live from the center's Claudia Cassidy Theater. The concerts may be viewed from the International Music Foundations website at imfchicago.org or heard on WFMT 98.7FM each Wednesday at 12:15pm.
Shop Chicago City Markets with Extended Fall Dates
The Chicago City Markets are extending dates this fall in several neighborhood locations to expand access to fresh and healthy food. The market will continue at Austin Town Hall on Thursdays through October 29 and at West Humboldt Park on Saturdays through October 10. Additional markets are located at Division Street, Federal Plaza, Printers Row, Pullman and Roseland. The six additional weeks at Austin Town Hall are made possible by The One Chicago Fund. A full schedule of local markets is available at ChicagoCityMarkets.us.
Visit Millennium Park
Millennium Park is open daily, 8am to 9pm, including the Great Lawn area with social distancing circles. Visitors are required to practice physical distancing and wear face coverings. Visit MillenniumPark.org to plan your visit - including where to enter/exit the park and which facilities are open.
