Chicago Events
It's Mardi Gras time at the Navy Pier Grand Ballroom, 600 East Grand Avenue, with a FREE Chicago-style "CAR"-NI-VAL celebration featuring music and fun on Friday, February 9, featuring live performances from Dr. John and Donald Harrison. "CAR" - NI-VAL begins at 7pm and the first 500 people in the door will receive a complimentary ticket to the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place. All remaining concert-goers will receive a $5-off coupon for an Auto Show ticket.
Headliner, legendary New Orleans musician Dr. John, is known for his "fonk" music, a compilation of pop/blues/gospel/jazz/R & B/funk. His energetic sound is sure to have everyone's beads jumping by the end of the night. Opening for Dr. John is saxophonist Donald Harrison, one of the most respected jazz improvisers. From a line of New Orleans Mardi Gras chiefs, he will conjure up the spirit of Professor Longhair by featuring a rhythm section from the Tipitina's Foundation to help create his personal blend of New Orleans funk. The concert is free admission, but advanced tickets are required (there will be no tickets available at the door). Tickets are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis and can be obtained:
In person in Chicago at:
Gallery 37 Center Box Office, 66 E. Randolph (12pm-6pm Tuesday-Saturday)
Jazz Record Mart, 27 E. Illinois (10am-8pm Monday-Saturday; 12pm-7pm Sunday)
Borders Michigan Avenue, 830 N. Michigan Avenue (Monday - Thursday 9am to 11pm; Friday - Saturday 8am to 11pm; Sunday 9am to 9pm)
Borders State Street, 150 N. State Street (Monday - Thursday 8am to 9pm; Friday 8am to 10pm; Saturday 9am to 9pm; Sunday 10am to 8pm)
CADILLAC ASSEMBLY LINE: A TRIBUTE TO ALBERT KING ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17
Get your groove moving at the "Cadillac Assembly Line: A Tribute to Albert King." Performers, including headline act Sir Mack Rice, pay tribute to King, a left-handed "upside-down/backwards" guitarist who influenced many prominent artists.
The concert starts at 7pm at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph, and also includes performances from Chicagoans Fernando Jones and Big Time Sarah, The Platinum Band, Blues guitarist Melvin Taylor, and fellow guitar genius, Lurrie Bell. The tribute would not be complete without Carl Weathersby, King's former prot?g? and rhythm guitarist.
The self proclaimed Old Gangster of Hip Hop Blues, Sir Mack Rice then takes the stage. This fabled singer/songwriter is known for "Mustang Sally" and the title song for this event, "Cadillac Assembly Line." The night concludes with a jam session featuring all of the evening's performers to round up the event and make sure the last words of your night are "All you want to do is ride around Sally, ride, Sally, ride."
Tickets are $10 in advance and can be obtained through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com or 312-902-1400) or any Broadway in Chicago box office location.
"CAR"-NI-VAL and "Cadillac Assembly Line: A Tribute to Albert King" are part of Chicago Top 10 Winter Delights, the City of Chicago's winter initiative, January 2-February 28 sponsored in part by the Mayor's Office of Special Events, City of Chicago, Department of Cultural Affairs, Broadway in Chicago, Time Out Chicago, 93XRT, Navy Pier and WSSD Radio.
V103'S STEPPER SET: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Step it up!
Step, slide and groove at V103's Winter Delights Stepper's Set at the Chicago Cultural Center on Friday, February 23. Steppin' returns to the Chicago Cultural Center's Preston Bradley Hall (78 East Washington) and takes place 6:30pm - 9:30pm. The evening is part of Winter Delights 2007 and again this year will feature Chicago's own radio legend Herb Kent playing host and DJ.
Known to Chicagoans as the Cool Gent, Herb Kent is an urban radio legend and one of the most important figures in Chicago radio history, having worked at such legendary stations as WBEZ, WVON, WJJD and WGCI. For many decades, Kent has entertained and informed listeners on his weekly radio show, hosting two highly rated shows on WVAZ FM.
Don't be afraid to get on the dance floor. The Majestic Gents & Sweethearts teach you to step and move like the pros with lessons from 6:30-7:30pm and then it's time to try out your new moves.
Admission is free, but you must be 21 years of age or older to attend this event. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m.
Chicago Winter Delights January 2-February 28
9th Annual
Mayor Daley's Kids and Kites Festival May 5
(Museum of Science & Industry)
&
September 29
(Cricket Hill in Lincoln Park)
Mayor Daley's Jumping Jack May-September 2007
Chicago Summer Neighborhood Festivals May-September
2007 Farmers Markets May-November Bike Chicago 2007 May?September 9th Annual
Great Chicago Places and Spaces May 18-20 23rd Annual Chicago Gospel Music Festival
(in Millennium Park) June 1-3 24th Annual Chicago Blues Festival June 7-10
27th Annual Taste of Chicago June 29-July 8 17th Annual Chicago Country Music Festival June 30-July 1
15th Annual Race to the Taste July 1
Festival14th Annual
Mayor's Cup Youth Soccer Tournament
July 14-15
8th Annual
Chicago Outdoor Film July 17-Aug 28
(Tues. Only in Butler Field
50th Annual Venetian Night July 28
49th Annual
Chicago Air and Water Show August 18-19
19th Annual
Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival August 25-26
29th Annual
Chicago Jazz Festival August 30-September 2
11th Annual
Celtic Fest Chicago September 15-16
11th Annual
Halloween Pumpkin Plaza October 12-31
Halloween Happening October 20
Daley Plaza Santa's House Nov. 22-Dec. 24
94th Annual
Tree Lighting Ceremony November 23
Mayor Daley's 8th Annual
Holiday Sports Festival December 28-30
New Year's Eve Fireworks
at Buckingham Fountain December 31
City Of Chicago's Birthday Celebration: March 3, 2007
Newly renovated Chicago History Museum to Host
Chicago?s 170th Birthday Celebration!!!
Celebrate the City of Chicago?s birthday tradition at the place where the city?s history is revisited on a daily basis! The City of Chicago celebrates 170 glorious years at the newly renovated Chicago History Museum on Saturday, March 3, 2007 from 10 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. (please note Chicago?s celebration of the City of Chicago?s Birthday will be on March 3, but the City?s Birthday is actually March 4).
People of all ages are invited to join in the festivities and enjoy complimentary cake. The event will feature a speaking program with Chicago History Museum President Gary Johnson, the annual essay winners from Friends of DuSable, and special guests including historical re-enactors (Jean Baptiste DuSable), a musical performance by the Chicago Children?s Choir and a children?s craft activity.
Once again, people who share a birthday with the City of Chicago (March 4) will receive a special certificate signed by the Mayor, commemorating their special day. (Please bring proper identification).
The City?s Birthday is hosted by the Mayor?s Office of Special Events and the Chicago History Museum.
For Consideration as a Performer at the 2007 MOSE Music Festivals
Every year the Mayor?s Office of Special Events accepts music submissions (bio, tapes, cds, photos, etc.) for consideration for the Chicago Gospel Music Festival, Chicago Blues Festival, Taste of Chicago, Chicago Country Music Festival, Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival, Chicago Jazz Festival and Celtic Fest Chicago. The festivals are located in Grant Park (between Jackson Boulevard and Columbus Drive). The Gospel Music Festival will take place in Millennium Park.
All music submissions must be received by the dates listed below, and must be sent to the attention listed below at the following address:
Mayor's Office of Special Events
121 N. LaSalle Street, Room 806
Chicago, IL 60602
Chicago Gospel Music Festival (June 1-3, 2007)
All unsolicited music submissions must be submitted between October 2, 2006 to January 31, 2007 to be considered for the 2007 Chicago Gospel Music Festival.
Send music submissions to: Pam Morris
Chicago Blues Festival (June 7-10, 2007)
All unsolicited music submissions must be submitted between September 1 to October 15, 2006 to be considered for the 2007 Chicago Blues Festival.
Send music submissions to: Barry Dolins
Taste of Chicago Taste Stage (June 29-July 8, 2007)
The Taste Stage at Taste of Chicago showcases Chicago area bands. All unsolicited music submissions must be submitted between October 1 to December 31, 2006 to be considered for the 2007 festival. Programming selections are made by March 1. Send music submissions to:
Send music submissions to: Jennifer Johnson-Washington
Chicago Country Music Festival (June 30-July 1, 2007)
All unsolicited music submissions must be submitted between October 1, 2006 to January 31, 2007 to be considered for the 2007 Chicago Country Music Festival. Programming selections are made by March 1.
Send music submissions to: Erin Bauer
Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival (August 25-26, 2007)
All unsolicited music submissions must be submitted between September 1, 2006 to February 28, 2007 to be considered for the 2007 Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival.
Send music submissions to: Enrique Munoz
Chicago Jazz Festival (August 30-September 2, 2007)
All unsolicited music submissions must be submitted between October 1 to December 31, 2006 to be considered for the 2007 Chicago Jazz Festival. Programming selections are made by April 1.
Send music submissions to: Jennifer J. Washington
Celtic Fest Chicago (September 15-16, 2007)
All unsolicited music submissions must be submitted between November 1, 2006 to March 17, 2007 to be considered for the 2007 Celtic Fest Chicago. Programming selections are made by June 15.
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