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gospel CELEBRATING 'S MUSIC LEGACY

may 23–25 May 31–June 1 June 7–9 CHICAGO GOSPEL Music Conference MUSIC FESTIVAL FESTIVAL & Festival

FREE ADMISSION MILLENNIUM PARK, CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER & NEIGHBORHOOD VENUES ACROSS CHICAGO

Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events City of Chicago Celebrating Chicago's Music Legacy As the birthplace of the urban blues, , 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.

gospel DON’T MISS! blues Bronzeville Echoes: Faces and Places of Chicago’s African American Music house at the Chicago Cultural Center

Seldom seen original artifacts exploring the legacy of Chicago’ s African American music music from to 4th Annual

MAY CONFERENCE 23-25 + Festival

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

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 2–8pm VINYL RECORD FAIR 2–9pm CHICAGO HOUSE STAGE featuring Gant-Man, Jevon Jackson and more 2–9pm STAGE featuring Antonio Ocasio, and more 2–9pm PARK “CHILL” GRILL DJ sets by Mark Farina and Josh Werner 5–9pm: WORKSHOPS & PERFORMANCES with McClarin and The Era Crew 2–9pm: JAY PRITZKER PAVILION headline performances by Reel People, Tony Humphries, Gene Hunt, Mark Grusane and First

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

Visit ChicagoHouseMusicFestival.us for more house-related concerts and events happening across the city. DON’T MISS HOUSE MUSIC WORKOUTS IN MARKET MILLENNIUM PARK SUNDAY, MAY 26 SATURDAY, MAY 25, 8–9:30AM 800 S. Desplaines St. Join fitness instructors with DJ for a special house Market: 9am–3pm; Music: Noon–2pm music edition of the Millennium Park workouts. Explore the eclectic mix of food and finds at the Summer Workouts are produced by DCASE with grant support provided by McDonald’s Active Lifestyles Endowment, city ’s historic Maxwell Street Market, while managed by the Millennium Park Foundation. enjoying more house music. CHICAGOHOUSEMUSICFESTIVAL.US 34th An n ua l Chicago to showcase andcelebrate Chicago’s diverse musical heritage. TheCityofChicago does The Chicago GospelMusicFestival isone ofmany festivals sponsored annually by theCityof not endorse norpromote any religious messages expressed by the performers. MAY 31-J u n e 1

201 9 CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER HIGHLIGHTS 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 & 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 presents a celebration honoring 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

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

DON’T MISS Presented in partnership with The Recording Academy® Chicago Chapter

CHICAGOGOSPELMUSICFESTIVAL.US 36th Annual

June 7–9

BRIDGES TO THE BLUES MAXWELL STREET MARKET SHOWCASE DON’T 800 S. Desplaines St. Chicago Cultural Center MISS Sunday, June 9 Saturday, June 8, 5–6pm Market: 9am–3pm; Music: Noon–2pm Multigenerational artists will create Explore the eclectic mix of food and finds at original cross-genre music – inspired by the city ’s historic Maxwell Street Market – the blues. a longtime for the blues. More info at artofculture.org Presented by Art of Culture, Inc.

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

CHICAGOBLUESFESTIVAL.US MILLENNIUM PARK HIGHLIGHTS JAY PRITZKER PAVILION

MILLENNIUM PARK Daily, June 7–9, 11am–9pm 11am–5:30pm BUDWEISER CROSSROADS STAGE presenting a high mix of , , and R&B 11:15am–5:30pm VISIT 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

JAY PRITZKER PAVILION HEADLINER CONCERTS

Friday, June 7 Saturday, June 8 Sunday, June 9 5–9pm 5–9pm 5–9pm Bettye LaVette Ruthie Foster Jimmy Johnson Blues Don Bryant The CONNECTION: with Latimore Mike Welch & Friends Billy Boy Arnold Larkin Poe

CHICAGOBLUESFESTIVAL.US special thanks

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 . More info at millenniumpark.org

Millennium Park and the Chicago Cultural Center are universally accessible. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact DCASE at [email protected] at least 72 hours in advance.

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