Free musical performances Chicago Cultural Center
When: Tuesdays, March 17, April 21, May 19, 2020 12:15–1pm
Location: 78 E. Washington St., Claudia Cassidy Theater, 2nd Floor North, 312-744-6630.
New Music Chicago advocates for the importance of a vital, vibrant music scene in our city and its geographical region. We are a membership organization that connects creators and supporters of non-mainstream and experimental music, supporting our passionate community through a mix of online and in-person services, including a calendar, social media presence, networking opportunities, professional development, and occasional performances, serving both emerging and established artists.
Free musical performances Chicago Cultural Center
CHAI Collaborative Ensemble Found Objects: Repurposed Tuesday, March 17, 12:15–1pm
CHAI Collaborative Ensemble (CCE) is now in its fifth season, and each concert of our season is anchored by a history, whether it be musical or poetic.
Julia Wolfe NFA Flute Choir Premiere Tuesday, April 21, 12:15–1pm, Preston Bradley Hall, 3rd Floor South
Chicago Composers Consortium Tuesday, May 19, 12:15–1pm
~Nois New Music for Saxophones Tuesday, June 16, 12:15–1pm
Amy Wurtz and Marianne Parker, piano Tuesday, July 21, 12:15–1pm
Baker Demonstration School New Music Ensemble, directed by Shane Courville New Music for Middle School Tuesday, August 18, 12:15–1pm
Ear Taxi 2020 Preview Tuesday, September 15, 12:15–1pm
Isabelle Olivier, harp and Julie Koidin, flute Tuesday, October 20, 12:15–1pm
Phil Pierick, saxophone, Audrey Snyder, cello, and Adam Larison, guitar Tuesday, November 17, 12:15–1pm, Yates Gallery, 4th Floor North
Matt Kubek, saxophone Tuesday, December 15, 12:15–1pm
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About the Chicago Cultural Center
The Chicago Cultural Center, opened in 1897, was the first permanent Chicago Public Library after the original library was lost in the Chicago fire in 1871. In addition to the library the building was also a Grand Army of the Republic Memorial (on the north side) dedicated to Northern soldiers who fought in the Civil War. All the Civil War artifacts once displayed here are now located at the Harold Washington Library. Here’s the buildings extensive history.
The City of Chicago refers to it as “a People’s Palace – a celebration of the arts, education, Chicago, and the world.”
There is also a free building tour showcasing the Greek-inspired (north side) and Roman-inspired (south side) architecture, two domes (one of which is the world’s largest Tiffany Dome) and ornate multi-colored mosaics, marble and decorative molding.
Public Group Tours:
- Tours are presented Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 1:15 pm.
- Tours meet in the Randolph Street lobby.
- The group will be limited to the first twenty people.
- To schedule tours for groups of ten or more at other times, contact Anna Marie Gazzi at 312.744.7917.
Private Group Tours:
- Trained docents will conduct free, prearranged private tours for adult groups on Mondays though Fridays, 9 am-3 pm.
- Private tours are not available during weekends.
- Private tours are designed for adults and teenagers 13 years and over.
- Group sizes are limited, call for details.
- Reservations must be made at least one week in advance of the scheduled date by calling 312.744.7917.
- Private tours begin at the Chicago Cultural Center Information Desk in the Randolph Street lobby.
All self-guided group tours must check in with security upon entry.
