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Featured Events
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Through March 8 (weather permitting) 
DJ Nights: January 2 & 16, 6-8pm
Millennium Park
Take a spin on the ice this winter at this Chicago tradition. For those looking for some extra guidance, check out the free lessons happening Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings and other select dates. And join us for DJ nights on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month. More info at millenniumpark.org. Grant support for Winter Workouts ice skating lessons is provided by McDonald's Active Lifestyles Endowment, managed by the Millennium Park Foundation.
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Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and DCASE have designated 2020 as the "Year of Chicago Music." The citywide, year-long initiative includes the launch of a marketing campaign for Chicago music, financial grants for music projects, an industry dialog around inclusion and equity and a call for civic, philanthropic, arts and business leaders to support the music industry. More info at
chicago.gov/dcase.
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Chicago Cultural Center & Garfield Park Conservatory
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Chicago Cultural Center & citywide locations
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Chicago Cultural Center
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Chicago Cultural Center
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January 12
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January 15, 22 & 29
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Chicago Cultural Center & Garfield Park Conservatory
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Chicago Cultural Center
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Chicago Cultural Center
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Millennium Park, Jay Pritzker Pavilion
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Expo 72, 72 E. Randolph St.
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Millennium Park
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Ongoing
Hanging from the street poles along Wabash Ave. between Washington and Randolph Streets
Chicago Cultural Center
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Featured News
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Chicago Cultural Center Closed on January 6 & 7
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Chicago Cultural Center will be closed to the public on January 6 and 7 for the deinstallation of the Chicago Architecture Biennial. The building will reopen on Wednesday, January 8, with regular hours.
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Chicago Band Roster Application
As a part of the Year of Chicago Music, DCASE will launch the Chicago Band Roster, a searchable database of high-quality musical performers that are based in the Chicagoland area. The program aims to increase meaningful performance opportunities for Chicago-based musicians. Ensembles of all genres are encouraged to apply to be listed on the roster. Following the competitive applications process, the Chicago Band Roster will be posted on the DCASE website as a resource for residents and organization looking to present high quality music programs. More info and application at chicago.gov/music. For additional information on more DCASE opportunities for artists and arts organizations, check out chicago.gov/dcase.
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Save the Date
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DCASE recently announced the 2020 dates of its marquee festivals, events and exhibitions. The year will highlight the upcoming "Year of Chicago Music," Chicago's Music Legacy and thousands of public programs in downtown Chicago and across the city's neighborhoods. To see the 2020 schedule, visit
cityofchicago.org/dcase.
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Free, Free, Free!
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2020 Chinese New Year Concert 新年音乐会
Saturday, January 25, 2-3:30pm
Chinatown Branch, 2100 S. Wentworth Ave.
Featuring Lincolnwood Chamber Orchestra, Philip Simmons, Founder and Music Director, Carol Wang, soprano, Michele McGrovern, flute and members of the Dong Fang Performing Arts Choir.
Musical program to include: Excerpts from Chinese Sights and Sounds by Bao Yuankai, Three Chinese Pieces by Abram Chasin and popular Chinese songs to celebrate the New Year.
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