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FEBRUARY 2017

 

Featured Events
Nicole Marroquin and Andres L. Hernandez_ Historical F_r_ictions










Court_Garden by a canary torsi _Photo by_ Maria Baranova_
In conjunction with the Year of Public Art, the Chicago Cultural Center presents several new exhibitions celebrating the legacy of Chicago's public art: The Pride & Perils of Chicago's Public Art, Eugene Eda's Doors for Malcolm X College, 50 x 50 Invitational/The Subject is Chicago: People, Places, Possibilities, Nicole Marroquin and Andres L. Hernandez: Historical F(r)ictions and The Wall of Respect: Vestiges, Shards and Legacies. Opening through this month, we will celebrate each of these exhibitions at an Exhibition Open House on February 25.
OnEdge, Feb. 23-Mar. 25, spotlights experimental dance, theater and genre-defying performances from national and international artists and companies. The free performances take place at the Chicago Cultural Center and throughout Chicago including The Triumph of Fame by Marie-Caroline Hominal, A Ride on The Irish Cream by Erin Markey, minor matter by Ligia Lewis, Three Matadores by Every house has a door, lil BLK by NIC Kay and Court/Garden by canary torsi. Full schedule and information at cityofchicago.org/dcase.  
 
February Events
Eugene Eda_s Doors for Malcolm X College _Photo by_ Lee Bey_ The Pride _ Perils of Chicago_s Public Art Dame Myra Hess Concerts
Chicago Cultural Center
The Pride & Perils of Chicago's Public Art
Through July 30
Chicago Cultural Center
February 1, 8, 15, 22
Chicago Cultural Center 
Concert Orchestra _ Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra Chamber Mondays Jazz Links Jam Sessions
February 2 & 16      
Chicago Cultural Center
February 6 & 27    
Chicago Cultural Center
February 8     
Chicago Cultural Center
 _  Laura Doherty _ The Heartbeats The Wall of Respect_ Vestiges_ Shards and Legacies Eugene Eda_s Doors for Malcolm X College
February 17 & 18     
Chicago Cultural Center & Garfield Park Conservatory
Chicago Cultural Center
Chicago Cultural Center
Featured News
2017 Year of Public Art Chicago
50x50 Neighborhood Arts Project Call for Artists
DCASE is now accepting applications for the 50x50 Neighborhood Arts Project, which will provide up to $1 million to create new public artworks throughout the city's neighborhoods. Artists--including painters, photographers and sculptors--interested in brightening and enhancing the city are invited to submit their qualifications for the project at bit.ly/2jcP8wz before February 24. Part of the Year of Public Art designated by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the 50x50 initiative was inspired by Chicago's 50 wards and the 50th anniversary of two of the city's most iconic public artworks--the Picasso in Daley Plaza and the Wall of Respect which once stood on the South Side.

Free, Free, Free!
The Student _ El Estudiante
Chicago Latino Film Festival Film Series
The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago presents a film showcase from January to March 2017. Six films hailing from Spain, Peru, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Venezuela and Colombia portray stories that prove youth has no age. February events include free screenings of The Gold Brooch/Broche de Oro and The Student/El Estudiante.
 
For more information on FREE events happening around Chicago, visit cityofchicago.org/FreeFreeFree .
 

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