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The Chicago Jazz Philharmonic will perform their final concert of the season at the Kehrein Center for the Arts. Tickets for Saturday night’s performance cost just $1.
Two gateway structures will be installed at the entrances of the Soul City Corridor along Chicago Avenue, one at Austin Boulevard and the other at Cicero Avenue. The three artists finalists in the competition – Wesley Clark, Sonja Henderson and Bernard Williams – were introduced at an online community forum held earlier this month.
The Garfield Park Advisory Council and West Side Cultural Arts Council will hold a celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Dec. 31 at the Garfield Park Dome.
With a musical career spanning several decades, Taylor wants to “bring the blues back to his community.” That’s what music is all about – bringing people together, he says.
After hearing from residents, the artist-led Public Art Reimagining Tour with You (PARTY) is sharing six proposals under consideration.
The weeks-long exhibit “Finding Ceremony” has been held inside and outside Austin Town Hall the last several weeks. It ends Oct. 22 with a closing event from 2 to 5 p.m. Don’t miss the chance to see the artwork of Austin natives and other artists.
West Side residents can enjoy a night of spoken word performances, fashion and food at this free event hosted at a family home in Austin on Sept. 10th.
All are welcome at Saturday’s festival, which celebrates African heritage. Stop by Austin Town Hall from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 10 to see performers, take part in activities and show your support for young people and travel.
Larry Taylor and the Soul Blues Healers will be performing on Wednesdays at Austin Town hall starting July 27. Other performances will be Aug. 3 ,24 and 31, and Sept. 14 and 21.
Vibraphonist and composer Thaddeus Tukes will perform 7 p.m. July 22 at the Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd. The performance is being presented by the Chicago West Community West Music Center and Night Out in the Parks.