Arts & Entertainment News
The new McKinley Park neighborhood gallery and art collective Gear Symbol presented a weekend-long exhibition for the Archimedes concrete boat project, including an art opening on Friday, May 21, 2021.
- New McKinley Park neighborhood art collective presents Archimedes concrete boat project.
- Gallery space opening on Friday, May 21, 2021, kicks off weekend-long exhibition.
- Artists James Langford and Larry Tchogninou find collaborator in Gear Symbol head Steve Matiasek.
Read more: "Archimedes" Concrete Boat Lands at Gear Symbol Art Collective
The McKinley Park Memorial Day parade returned after a year off due to the COVID pandemic, winding through the neighborhood on Monday, May 31, 2021, and ending with a ceremony at William McKinley American Legion Post 231.
- McKinley Park Memorial Day parade returns after a year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic.
- Familiar parade route winds through neighborhood and includes veterans, community groups and antique autos.
- Ceremony at William McKinley American Legion Post 231 notes veterans' sacrifices and includes gun salute and Taps.
Read more: McKinley Park Memorial Day Parade Returns to Honor Veterans
The Cultural Assets Mapping Project from the Free Street Theater indexes and lists the artists, creators and assets of McKinley Park and other Southwest Side neighborhoods, and will soon send storytellers to capture McKinley Park's culture.
- Cultural Assets Mapping Project lists artists and creative resources for McKinley Park and nearby neighborhoods.
- Project from Free Street Theater asks South Side creators to submit a survey for map listing and networking.
- Results to highlight deficits in McKinley Park, Back of the Yards, Brighton Park, Gage Park and Englewood.
Read more: Cultural Assets Map Highlights McKinley Park's Creative Community
McKinley Park's flatiron building at South Archer Avenue and West 35th Street received several new works of street art over the weekend of April 17-18, showcasing a theme of support for the local Asian and Chinese community.
- Street artists show support for local Asian and Chinese community with new art on McKinley Park's flatiron building at 3473 S. Archer Ave.
- New artwork fronts both Archer Avenue and 35th Street, created by the same group that painted there in support of a robbed ice cream paleta vendor.
- Building is set for renovation, including new commercial storefront spaces.
Read more: Street Artists Return to McKinley Park Flatiron Building to Paint Against Anti-Asian Hate
Marz Community Brewing Co. launches a raffle to help fight anti-Asian hatred, with raffle tickets available through noon on Monday, March 22, joining other Marz community support efforts like The Love Fridge and its Community Kitchen.
- Marz Community Brewing Co. raffle to help fight anti-Asian hatred and violence.
- Raffle tickets available through noon on Monday, March 22, with prizes including beverages and gift certificates.
- Fund-raiser joins other Marz community programs, including the Community Kitchen and The Love Fridge.
Read more: Marz Raffle for Asian-American Justice Joins Noted Community Support Projects
