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CELEBRATING CHICAGO'S MUSIC LEGACY

may 23–25Chicago House

Music Conference & Festival

May 31–June 1CHICAGO GOSPEL MUSIC FESTIVAL

June 7–9 CHICAGO BLUES

FESTIVAL

FREE ADMISSION MILLENNIUM PARK, CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER &

NEIGHBORHOOD VENUES ACROSS CHICAGO

Department of Cultural Affairs and Special EventsCity of Chicago

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Celebrating Chicago's Music Legacy As the birthplace of the urban blues, gospel music, house and other beloved genres, Chicago invites music lovers from around the world to celebrate its musical legacy at three consecutive weekend festivals at Millennium Park, the Chicago Cultural Center and music venues throughout the city. Visit festival websites for more information on ways to explore Chicago's music scene.

Bronzeville Echoes: Faces and Places of Chicago’s African

American Music at the Chicago Cultural Center

Seldom seen original artifacts exploring the legacy of Chicago s African American

music from Ragtime to Jazz

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MAY 23-25

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CONFERENCE + Festival

CHICAGO HOUSE MUSIC FESTIVAL MILLENNIUM PARK

FRIDAY, MAY 24, 6:30–9PM Live performance by The Return of Mr Ali and Carla Prather, plus the presentation of the Chicago House Music Award to Chip E

SATURDAY, MAY 25, 2–9PM 2–5pm: HOUSE KIDZ DJ DANCE PARTY 2–8pm VINYL RECORD FAIR 2–9pm CHICAGO HOUSE STAGE featuring Gant-Man, Jevon Jackson and more 2–9pm DEEP HOUSE STAGE featuring Antonio Ocasio, Moodymann and more 2–9pm PARK “CHILL” GRILL DJ sets by Mark Farina and Josh Werner 5–9pm: HOUSE DANCE WORKSHOPS & PERFORMANCES with Boogie McClarin and The Era Footwork Crew

2–9pm: JAY PRITZKER PAVILION headline performances by Reel People, Tony Humphries, Gene Hunt, Mark Grusane and First Lady

CHICAGO HOUSE MUSIC CONFERENCE CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER Thursday, May 23, 6–9pm Workshops and panel discussions for DJs, musicians and industry professionals

Featured Neighborhood Venues Free Admission 9pm Midnight Smartbar, 3730 N. Clark St. Reggies Chicago, 2015 S. State St. Latinicity Food Hall + Lounge @ Block 37, 108 N. State St., 3rd Floor

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HOUSE MUSIC WORKOUTS IN MILLENNIUM PARK SATURDAY, MAY 25, 8–9:30AM Join fitness instructors with DJ for a special house music edition of the Millennium Park workouts. Summer Workouts are produced by DCASE with grant support provided by McDonald’s Active Lifestyles Endowment, managed by the Millennium Park Foundation.

MAXWELL STREET MARKET SUNDAY, MAY 26 800 S. Desplaines St. Market: 9am–3pm; Music: Noon–2pm Explore the eclectic mix of food and finds at the city s historic Maxwell Street Market, while enjoying more house music.

Visit ChicagoHouseMusicFestival.us for more house-related concerts and events happening across the city.

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The Chicago Gospel Music Festival is one of many festivals sponsored annually by the City of Chicago to showcase and celebrate Chicago’s diverse musical heritage. The City of Chicago does

not endorse nor promote any religious messages expressed by the performers.

HIGHLIGHTS CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER MILLENNIUM PARK

Friday, May 31 CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER Noon–4pm | CLAUDIA CASSIDY THEATER Featuring performances by local gospel artists

MILLENNIUM PARK 5:30–9pm | JAY PRITZKER PAVILION Featuring Ricky Dillard & New G (Reunion Choir), The Music of Percy & Percy and “Amazing Grace": Celebrating the Music of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin

Saturday, June 1 MILLENNIUM PARK Noon–4pm | NORTH PROMENADE TENT Featuring performances by local gospel artists

5–9pm | JAY PRITZKER PAVILION The Stellar Awards presents a celebration honoring Black Music Month and the National Museum of Gospel Music, featuring Hezekiah Walker, Anthony Brown & group therAPy, Koryn Hawthorne, Tasha Page Lockhart, Maranda Curtis and Kelontae Gavin

PLUS: GOSPEL MUSIC WORKOUTS 8–9:30am Join fitness instructors for a special gospel music edition of the Millennium Park workouts. Summer Workouts are produced by DCASE with grant support provided by McDonald’s Active Lifestyles Endowment, managed by the Millennium Park Foundation.

KIDS ACTIVITY ZONE 11am–5pm Arts & crafts, roaming entertainment and more

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GOSPEL MUSIC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PANEL Tuesday, May 14, 6pm Chicago Cultural Center Industry experts discuss their dynamic careers and how to navigate the music business. Moderator: Percy Bady • Producer: Jamel Kimbrough • Management: Walter Thomas • Radio Placement: Sonya Blakey • Songwriting: Jonathan McReynolds • Marketing: Debra "Snoopy" Hanna Presented in partnership with The Recording Academy® Chicago Chapter

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36th Annual

June 7–9

MAXWELL STREET MARKET 800 S. Desplaines St. Sunday, June 9 Market: 9am–3pm; Music: Noon–2pm Explore the eclectic mix of food and finds at the city s historic Maxwell Street Market – a longtime home for the blues.

BRIDGES TO THE BLUES SHOWCASE Chicago Cultural Center Saturday, June 8, 5–6pm Multigenerational artists will create original cross-genre music – inspired by the blues. More info at artofculture.org Presented by Art of Culture, Inc.

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Visit ChicagoBluesFestival.us for more blues-related concerts and events happening across Chicago

HIGHLIGHTS MILLENNIUM PARK JAY PRITZKER PAVILION

MILLENNIUM PARK Daily, June 7–9, 11am–9pm 11am–5:30pm BUDWEISER CROSSROADS STAGE presenting a high energy mix of electric blues, blues rock, country blues and R&B

11:15am–5:30pm VISIT MISSISSIPPI JUKE JOINT tracing the origins of blues music from the Delta

11am–9pm FRONT PORCH STAGE highlighting homegrown, Chicago-based blues performers

11am–9pm ROSA’S LOUNGE showcasing Chicago Blues legends and emerging artists who have called Rosa's Lounge home over the last 35 years.

2–4:45pm PARK GRILL featuring an array of acoustic and electric solo, duos and trios

Friday, June 7 5–9pm Bobby Rush Jimmy Johnson Blues Band Charlie Musselwhite with Billy Boy Arnold

Saturday, June 8 5–9pm Bettye LaVette Don Bryant Latimore

JAY PRITZKER PAVILION HEADLINER CONCERTS

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Sunday, June 9 5–9pm Ruthie Foster The CONNECTION: Mike Welch & Friends Larkin Poe

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Download the free Millennium Park App for festival schedules, interactive maps and more.Visit festival websites to find full schedules and to plan your visit.Please note that Millennium Park will screen bags at the entrance to all events, and outside alcohol will be prohibited at the Chicago House Music Festival and Chicago Blues Festival. More info at millenniumpark.org

Millennium Park and the Chicago Cultural Center are universally accessible. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact DCASE at dcase@cityofchicago.org at least 72 hours in advance.

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