Arts & Entertainment News
Local Chinese-Americans, leading community organizations and many friends celebrated the Year of the Rabbit at the Chinese New Year Lantern Festival held on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the McKinley Park field house.
- Chinese-American community, many friends celebrate the Year of the Rabbit at the Lantern Festival.
- Chinese New Year celebration packs the McKinley Park field house to capacity.
- Dancers, dumplings and displays from community organizations were some of many activities for attendees.
Read more: McKinley Park Celebrates Chinese New Year with Lantern Festival
The Mas Flow Reggaeton Festival will not migrate to McKinley Park over the weekend of July 15-17, stated 12th Ward Alderman George Cardenas following community feedback solicited through the week.
- Mas Flow Reggaeton Festival will not migrate to McKinley Park over the weekend of July 15-17.
- 12th Ward Alderman George Cardenas states announcement in an online post from his Facebook account.
- Decision follows community feedback and a petition against the festival.
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A music festival with 10,000 attendees is looking at McKinley Park as a venue for the weekend of July 15-17, 2022, after encountering logistical issues at its original venue of Calumet Park on the Southeast Side.
- 10,000 estimated attendees would visit McKinley Park over the weekend of July 15-17, 2022.
- Music festival is looking for a new venue after encountering logistical issues at its original location of Calumet Park on the Southeast Side.
- 12th Ward office seeks community feedback for decision on whether or not to approve the permit for the festival.
An on-the-street art exhibit in the 2400 block of West 34th Street showcased the ice sculpture of local artist Latham Zearfoss, presented with the support of the Greater Southwest Development Corporation.
- Exhibit on the 2400 block of West 34th Street presents the ice sculptures of local artist Latham Zearfoss.
- Artwork contains nutrients and seeds designed to sprout after ice melts away.
- Project supported by the Greater Southwest Development Corporation.
Read more: McKinley Park Artist's Stalagmite Creamsicles Seed Native Plants
The Alma, Art and Interiors show at the 36Squared Business Incubator features original works from 30 Chicago artists and is open to the public this coming weekend, Saturday and Sunday, November 20-21.
- Alma, Art and Interiors features original artwork from 30 Chicago artists.
- Show premiers across multiple loft floors of the 36Squared Business Incubator, 3636 S. Iron St., Chicago.
- Artwork on display in November, including open-to-the-public hours this Saturday and Sunday, November 20-21.
Read more: Exhibition Showcases New Chicago Fine Art Within Vintage Environs
