In the Loop - In category Arts & Culture

DCASE Announces 2024 Chicago SummerDance Schedule

Posted 2 months ago in Trending, Arts & Culture

7 MIN READ -- Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) recently announced the lineup for Chicago SummerDance, a beloved summertime tradition and cultural…

Join the celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the Loop

Posted 3 months ago in AANHPI Month, Arts & Culture, Things to Do

3 MIN READ – May marks the celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. Commemorate the invaluable contributions of these communities in the Loop through…

Annual Chicago Palestine Film Fest starts on April 20 at Gene Siskel Film Center

Posted 3 months ago in Trending, Things to Do, Chicago Palestine Film Festival , Film, Gene Siskel Film Center, Arts & Culture

5 MIN READ – Returning to Gene Siskel Film Center for its 20th consecutive year, the Chicago Palestine Film Festival (CPFF) launches its 23rd annual festival to showcase the culture,…

American Writers Festival returns at Harold Washington Library on May 19

Posted 3 months ago in Trending, American Writers Festival , events, Arts & Culture

4 MIN READ – American Writers Festival is pleased to announce the complete programming schedule for its highly anticipated second iteration, set to take place on Sunday, May 19, from 11…

Choose Chicago and City of Chicago announce Sundance Institute x Chicago 2024

Posted 4 months ago in Trending, Film, Arts & Culture

4 MIN READ – Choose Chicago and the Chicago Film Office, in partnership with the Sundance Institute, have announced an exciting new independent film event coming to Chicago this summer.…

Celebrating Hubbard Street Dance Chicago's Artistic Revolution with Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell

Posted 5 months ago in dance, Arts & Culture, black history month, Trending

6 MIN READ –Since the company’s inception in 1977, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) has been a leading force in contemporary dance, bringing top choreographers and works to Chicago and…

An Interview with Ellington Nichols on Portraying Helga Weiss in Ballet 5:8’s Butterfly

Posted 6 months ago in Trending, ballet, Arts & Culture

5 MIN READ – Step into the transformative world of Butterfly, where the harmony of music, dance, and visual art create an unforgettable and deeply moving experience. The following is…

Chicago’s only Native Artist-Led Fine Art Gallery opens in the Loop

Posted 11 months ago in Trending, Arts & Culture, opening reception, center for native futures

3 MIN READ – The Center for Native Futures (CfNF) hosted its grand opening celebration and exhibition on Saturday, September and Sunday, September 17, 2023, located in the Loop's Marquette Building.…

ART on THE MART's Fall Program kicks off September 14

Posted 11 months ago in Trending, Arts & Culture, public art, art on the mart

4 MIN READ – ART on THE MART, an innovative digital art project that transforms a Chicago architectural landmark into a larger-than-life canvas, celebrates its 5th anniversary this fall with…

First Sundays on State of 2023 draws record-breaking 125,000 attendees

Posted 12 months ago in Trending, Sundays on State , Summer Events, Arts & Culture

3 MIN READ -- Over 250 activations filled State Street, featuring 88% underrepresented business owners. Based on preliminary qualitative and quantitative data, the program has once again accomplished its goals…