City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Recent News About City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Natasha Olguin named deputy commissioner for Chicago Film Office
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) in Chicago has appointed Natasha P. Olguin as the new Deputy Commissioner of the DCASE Chicago Film Office.
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Tomokazu Matsuyama unveils "Our Way Bloom" mural at Chicago Public Library
New York-based artist Tomokazu Matsuyama, in collaboration with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), the Chicago Public Art Group (CPAG), and the Chicago Public Library’s Edgewater Branch, has unveiled a new...
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Chicago selected as host for UNESCO's International Jazz Day 2026
The City of Chicago has been chosen as the host city for UNESCO's International Jazz Day 2026.
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Chicago prepares for Memorial Day events honoring fallen heroes
The City of Chicago is set to honor fallen heroes with a Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony and parade on Saturday, May 24.
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Chicago farmers markets and Maxwell Street return in 2025 with diverse offerings
The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) has announced the return of the Chicago Farmers Markets and Maxwell Street for the 2025 season.
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Chicago Jazz Festival announces headliners for 2025 event
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) have announced the headliners for the 2025 Chicago Jazz Festival.
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Chicago seeks new Poet Laureate with applications open until May 29
Mayor Brandon Johnson, in partnership with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), Chicago Public Library (CPL), and the Poetry Foundation, has opened applications for the position of Chicago’s next Poet Laureate.
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Chicago Blues Festival returns with line-up including Mavis Staples and Bobby Rush
The City of Chicago, together with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), has revealed the lineup for the 2025 Chicago Blues Festival, happening from June 5 to June 8.
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Chicago welcomes six new members to its Cultural Advisory Council
Six new members have been appointed to the Cultural Advisory Council of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) in Chicago.
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Chicago announces lineup for spring-summer festivals featuring music shows
Mayor Brandon Johnson, in collaboration with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), unveiled the 2025 lineup for Chicago's spring and summer festivals and events.
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Chicago announces awardees for New Play Residency during Theatre Week
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) has announced the recipients of the Chicago Cultural Center New Play Residency.
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Chicago announces return of New Year's Eve fireworks spectacular
Mayor Brandon Johnson, in collaboration with the City of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), has announced the return of the New Year’s Eve fireworks on the Chicago River.
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Chicago celebrates holidays with tree lighting and ice skating
More than 100,000 visitors have experienced the holiday displays at Millennium Park in Chicago.
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Chicago supports neighborhood holiday activations with new initiatives
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Choose Chicago, and the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) have announced the continuation of a program to support holiday activations in various neighborhoods.
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Chicago Architecture Biennial announces tenth anniversary theme with new artistic director
The Chicago Architecture Biennial (CAB) is set to mark its tenth anniversary with the announcement of CAB 6: Shift: Architecture in Times of Radical Change.
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Chicago unveils plans for annual Christmas celebrations at Millennium Park
Mayor Brandon Johnson, alongside the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), has announced further details for Chicago's 2024 holiday traditions at Millennium Park.
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Midway Airport unveils new public art installations celebrating Chicago's diverse culture
Today, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, alongside the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), inaugurated new public art installations at Midway International Airport. This event marks the introduction of various pieces from the City of Chicago's Public Art Collection as part of an ongoing exhibition to highlight the city's cultural diversity and influence on American art. Featured artists include photographer Jonathan Michael Castillo and illustrator Steve Musgrave. The artworks are strategically placed for...
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Chicago announces finalists for 2024 music showcase finale
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), in partnership with Next Showcase USA, have announced the 15 finalists for the 2024 DCASE Chicago Made Music Showcase Finale. The event is scheduled for October 19 at the Chicago Cultural Center's Claudia Cassidy Theater.
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City of Chicago opens nominations for official Christmas Tree
The City of Chicago is now accepting nominations for its official 2024 Christmas Tree. Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) are seeking a tree to be displayed in Millennium Park at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Washington Street. Nominations from the Chicagoland area can be submitted via email to dcase@cityofchicago.org until Monday, October 14 at 8 pm.
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Chicago celebrates The Warehouse with landmark dedication block party
Choose Chicago, the Frankie Knuckles Foundation, Robert Williams, and the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) have announced a celebration to honor The Warehouse, a venue recognized as the birthplace of House Music. The Warehouse Landmark Dedication Block Party is scheduled for October 5 on South Jefferson Street in Chicago. This event coincides with the 40th anniversary of House Music and aims to celebrate Chicago's role in its history.