Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival

03/16/2013

Hello - the Viva page will be going away soon. For information on free music events and festivals "Like" DCASE page! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Department-of-Cultural-Affairs-and-Special-Events/204660309557676

Supporting creatives and expanding access to the arts throughout Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods.

04/21/2011

Cyclists don't miss the Sierra Mist Natural Bike Valet at Blues Chicago, it's located at the northwest corner of Lake Shore Dr. and Monroe Streets.
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04/18/2011

In honor the Chicago Memorial Day Parade and Wreath Laying ceremony, the exhibit "A Portrait of A Solider" will be on display in the east wing of Daley Plaza May 27 through June 1. The display will be open on May 28th from 10am to 3pm. This display in part, is courtesy of Governor Pat Quinn and the great state of Illinois.

04/12/2011

LAST CALL for entries! We and COUNTRY Financial are looking for a great design to feature on the Farmers Markets reusable bag design. CPS high school students have a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship! Deadline is April 14!!!

04/11/2011

These Chicago favorite restaurants will be at Chicago Blues Fest: Billy Goat, BJ's Market & Bakery, Gold Coast Dogs, Lagniappe, Reggio's Pizza, Robinson's No 1 Ribs and Star of Siam. YUMMY!

04/10/2011

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-0410-confidential-edel-20110410,0,3210069.column

John Edel is turning a former meatpacking plant on the edge of Chicago 's old Union Stockyards into an indoor farm.

04/05/2011

Mark the date: Chicago Memorial Day Parade steps off at noon on Saturday, May 28, 2011 down historic State Street.

03/28/2011

During the Blues Fest on Sunday, June 12:
Petrillo Music Shell
6:00 pm - Shemekia Copeland
7:30 - Lonnie Brooks with guests Michael “Iron Man” Burks, Rick Estrin Ann Rabson and Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater: 40th Anniversary of Alligator Records
Find the full line-up: www.chicagobluesfestival.us

The Chicago Blues Festival is the largest free blues festival in the world and remains the largest of Chicago's Music Festivals.

03/17/2011

Just a teaser...The Duwayne Burnside Band is confirmed for Blues. Stay tuned

03/03/2011

http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=7992210

The Windy City turns 174 years old Friday -- and the Chicago History Museum is celebrating with a big birthday bash.

01/19/2011

Greencorps Garden Assistance
Assistance is available for community garden groups in the form of horticultural expertise, seeds, etc. To apply, group must complete an App & Cert, the garden site must be on a public space and the community group must attend workshop and provide volunteers. This is a competitive program. N...o guaranteed acceptance. For more info: [email protected]

01/14/2011

New market coming to Pilsen: http://chicagourbanartsociety.tumblr.com/greenprecinct

The Chicago Urban Art Society (CUAS), a non-for-profit arts and culture organization is proud to announce [GREENprecinct] a pop-up farmer’s market initiative. This mini-market concept aims to offer residents of Pilsen, Bridgeport and the South Loop with an eco-friendly organic shopping experience.