Bronzeville Walk of Fame
Dr Martin Luther King, Jr Drive between 25th and 35th streets, Chicago, IL 60616
Historic Sites
Civil rights activist Ida B. Wells, poet Gwendolyn Brooks, and astronaut Robert H. Lawrence Jr. are among over 100 notable neighborhood residents honored for their lasting impact and inspiring legacies.
Its honorees have made extraordinary contributions to the African American community and revival those of the Harlem Renaissance. Ninety-one bronze plaques on medians, sidewalks, and crosswalks stretch ten blocks. Monument to the Great Northern Migration" at 26th Pl. and “Victory Monument” at 35th St. frame the permanent outdoor exhibit.
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Chicago Architecture Biennial - SHIFT: Architecture in Times of Radical Change
Sep 19 – Feb 28
The Chicago Architecture Biennial will be the largest international survey of contemporary architecture in North America.
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Chicago Gourmet
Sep 25 – Sep 28
Chicago Gourmet is an interactive, epicurean affair showcasing more than 100 of Chicago’s finest restaurants and chefs, as well as hundreds of renowned vintners, spirit makers…
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Chicago International Film Festival
Oct 15 – Oct 26
Welcome to North America’s longest-running competitive film festival. With more than 120 feature films and 70 shorts films from around the world, this year’s festival is…
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