UPDATE 2

This week I want to tell you about a couple of events I just learned about and remind you of a few upcoming events..

The first is an important grand opening of the Martin Luther King Memorial. It involves a day-long festival I hope you will attend. The memorial is a permanent addition to Chicago's Public Art and of course will be open to the public throughout the year.  

The following excerpt was copied from an email I received from the Chicago Public Art Group. Please check out their website; it is a super source of information!

"The MLK Memorial is Opening! 
Chicago Public Art Group invites you to join us in commemorating the 50th anniversary of Dr. King's historic march through Chicago's Marquette Park. The Inner-City Muslim Action Network partnered with CPAG artists John Pitman Weber and Sonja Henderson and to honor the Chicago Freedom Movement and the heroic efforts in 1966 to protest segregated housing. 

On the morning of Saturday, August 6, more than 700 area residents will kick off a day-long festival by retracing a seven-block portion of Dr. King's Fair Housing march. This march is open to the public - learn more and register at http://www.mlkmemorialchicago.org/the-project/the-1000-mile-march/.  

​The memorial will be open for viewing all day. It is located on the South West corner of 67th and Kedzie Avenue. "

Additional information about the memorial can be found at MLK Memorial website. I hope you will join me at the festival this weekend or stop by another time to admire and be inspired by the memorial.
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The Chicago Public Art Group has a wonderful website with a map identifying the location of public art around the city. Click on a location and you will see the name of the piece and a brief description of the piece. This would be great to refer to as you wander around Chicago.


Also, I just found out every Friday during the summer months from 4:30pm (16:30) to 6:30pm (18:30) you an enjoy live music at the Park Grill Plaza located in Millennium Park. And it's FREE!


Tonight from 5pm (17:00) to 10pm (22:00) is one of the Activate Chicago events. In their own words "Activate transforms iconic Loop alleys into pop-p urban experiences. Combining the talents of Chicago’s most creative minds, the events feature art, music, and more in unique urban settings." The event is FREE and if you are 21 years of age or older and RSVP online you get a FREE drink.  Check the Activate website for the location.


Also this weekend is the 4th annual Chicago Hot Dog Fest. It is presented by and held at the Chicago History Museum at 1601 North Clark Street. Admission and activities are FREE. The event starts Friday and runs through Sunday. You will enjoy musical groups, games and interesting and entertaining presentations all 3 days for FREE. Food and beverage purchases are extra, but there is plenty to see and do for FREE.


Let me also remind you next week are the FREE 2nd Friday events at the Fine Arts Building, the Chicago Art District and along the Chicago Cultural Mile. Check the websites and make your plans for next week's FREE events.


A new FREE app called Vamonde offers FREE Chicago self-guided tours around Chicago. One of the tours is of the murals from the Chicago Public Art Group (refer to the MLK Memorial above) and another of the Illinois Institute of Technology architecture (refer to 7-8-2016 post).  The app is currently available only for IOS  but in Beta testing stage for an Android version. Stay tuned. 


This Sunday is the annual Made In Chicago Market "It's a fun celebration of all things DIY—showcasing some of the best apparel, housewares, and food and drink that Chicago has to offer! Shop local and support your neighborhood makers. Free admission! Free parking! You should come!" There will be more than 70 vendors. It is held in the Plumbers Hall 1340 West Washington Street from 11am to 5pm (17:00).


Finally, I want to encourage you to sign up for e-newsletters from organizations I have highlighted in my posts. I find this is the best way to find out about FREE events and activities around the city all year long.


 All information was correct at the time of this post, but before you come, please check the websites to get the most up-to-date information.
 
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Don’t forget to sign up for a free Chicago Greeter visit (see 1/1/2016 post) at www.chicagogreeter.com
 
Until then I hope to see you in Chicago!