SummerDance de Chicago Regresa en su 25ºAño

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El Departamento de Asuntos Culturales y Eventos Especiales (DCASE) anunció el miércoles su programa para el SummerDance de Chicago, querida tradición de verano ofrecida en los parques y el centro de la ciudad. Después de dos años de presentaciones reducidas y virtuales, este año Chicago SummerDance regresa en todo su esplendor con una increíble variedad de lecciones de baile en persona, a cargo de instructores profesionales, seguida por música y baile. Se invita a bailarines de todas las edades y niveles de destreza a que disfruten de esta programación gratuita. Summer Dance tiene lugar en fechas selectas entre el 18 de junio y el 17 de septiembre del 2022. Admisión gratuita. Horario adjunto, visite www.ChicagoSummerDance.org para actualizaciones.

SummerDance trae un interesante programa de estilos de baile y música a su ubicación insignia en el Spirit of Music Garden. Además, el festival amplía su presencia para llegar a más vecindarios que nunca, incluidos Austin, Roseland, Morgan Park, Pullman y Humboldt Park, además de programar en otros eventos de DCASE, incluidos Taste of Chicago y Maxwell Street Market. Para muchos de los barrios, SummerDance está colaborando con socios de la comunidad para seleccionar contenido, incluyendo The Firehouse Community Arts Center, Free Street Theatre, Move Me Soul y otros.

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Chicago Food Truck Festival de Vuelta en la Plaza Daley

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El miércoles, el Departamento de Asuntos Comerciales y Protección al Consumidor de Chicago (BACP) anunció el regreso del popular Chicago Food Truck Festival en la Plaza Daley, 50 W. Washington Street. El festival presentará una selección rotante de camiones de comida alrededor de la ciudad en la Plaza Daley, todos los viernes, comenzando el 20 de mayo y hasta el 7 de octubre, de 11 a.m. a 3 p.m. El festival es una activación de un corredor comercial de larga data que atrae multitudes a la hora del almuerzo. Este año es el 7º año que BACP patrocina y organiza el Chicago Food Truck Festival. El programa de este año presenta una variedad de camiones de comida que seguro van a ser la delicia de las papilas gustativas de los asistentes. El programa de Chicago Food Truck Fest será anunciado cada semana en las plataforma de medios sociales de BACP y utilizando el hashtag #ChiFoodTruckFest. Siga a ChicagoBACP en Twitter, Facebook e Instagram. A continuación los viernes del 2022 de Chicago Food Truck Fest:

• Mayo 20, 27

• Junio 3, 10, 17, 24

• Julio 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

• Agosto 5, 12, 19, 26

• Septiembre 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

• Octubre 7

Financiamiento Disponible Contra la Violencia

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El Gobernador JB Pritzker anunció el lanzamiento de $113 millones en oportunidades de fondos para organizaciones comunitarias que trabajen sobre prevención e interrupción de la violencia en todo el estado. Estos fondos funcionan sobre $73 millones ya distribuídos por el Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Illinois (IDHS) a organizaciones, en el Año Fiscal 22, así como $ 71,8 millones adicionales en trámite, y se espera que los acuerdos de subvención se finalicen antes del verano. Estas solicitudes de subsidios son parte de una serie de oportunidades de fondos para reducir la violencia de armas implementando soluciones basadas en evidencia. El Acta de Re-imaginar la Seguridad Pública (RPSA) es un enfoque múltiple de tres años para la prevención de la violencia y requiere servicios respaldados por investigaciones, como programas de verano y después de la escuela, capacitación y colocación laboral, servicios de intervención para jóvenes de alto riesgo, interrupción de la violencia, manejo de casos, atención de salud mental informada sobre el trauma, respaldada por Medicaid y más.

Los fondos están disponibles en barrios que han experimentado fuerte violencia en armas de fuego, incluyendo 42 áreas en el estado – 26 en Chicago y 16 en los suburbios y en el sur del estado. El esfuerzo está diseñado para apoyar las necesidades a corto plazo y abordar las causas a largo plazo de la violencia con armas de fuego para proteger a las comunidades afectadas a través de métodos de prevención de la violencia basados en la investigación. Las organizaciones comunitarias que ofrecen servicios en cualquiera de las 42 comunidades elegibles (y siguiendo las guías GATA) pueden hacer su solicitud. Las solicitudes serán aceptadas y revisadas de forma continua para acelerar la financiación. Se aconseja a las organizaciones interesadas en esta segunda ronda de fondos de prevención a la violencia que utilicen los recursos gratuitos de IDHS, incluyendo programas de navegación y asistencia técnica, seminarios web y una aplicación GATA. Estos recursos están disponibles en www.DHS.illinois.gov/Grants. Para solicitar fondos, visitar www.dhs.illinois.gov/rpsa.

Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago Announces Argentine Tango Events at Immersive Van Gogh, Immersive Frida Kahlo

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Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago (108 W. Germania Pl.), the destination for the blockbuster Immersive Van Gogh and Immersive Frida Kahlo experiences, announced a new offering to accompany their ongoing yoga program, wine tasting nights and special presentations. Argentine Tango Milonga dance parties will be offered at Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago for a limited event series on April 29 and May 20, 2022, at 9 p.m. Dance enthusiasts of all skill levels are invited to participate in a brief instruction by Alla Lakov, Argentine tango teacher and owner of Argentine Tango with Alla based in Boston, at 9 p.m. following a showing of immersive projections from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. A five-hour “milonga” dance party will then kick off, running until 2 a.m. while stills from Immersive Frida Kahlo or Immersive Van Gogh transition in the background, bathing participants in the brushstrokes and colors of the two renowned painters. Two ticketing options are available for this event series. Patrons get access to an immersive projection show and tango event for $59.99 (8 p.m. – 2 a.m.), or just the tango event for $39.99 (9 p.m. – 2 a.m.). Tickets are on sale now at vangoghchicago.com/tango-milonga. Participants must be age 21+ with a valid ID. For more information about Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago’s immersive shows and special events, visit vangoghchicago.com. 

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Lincoln Park Zoo to Host Summer Programs

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Second Saturday Garden Tours 
Join fellow nature lovers for a guided tour of Lincoln Park Zoo’s diverse plant life and ecosystems. During each tour, a zoo horticulturist will point out interesting species in bloom, answer questions from guests, and discuss the horticulture program’s past, present, and future. 
Meet at gate near Café Brauer 
10 – 11 a.m. 
All ages welcome 
Price: free! 
More information: lpzoo.org/second-saturdays-garden-tours 

Family Nights at Lincoln Park Zoo 
Looking to inject some budget-friendly fun with the family into your week? Get ready for Family Nights at Lincoln Park Zoo! Once a week, you can bring the kids to Lincoln Park Zoo for after-hours family fun. In this new limited series, you’ll enjoy animal chats, free carousel and train rides, live music, and deals on dinner.  Beginning May 31st.
Lincoln Park Zoo 
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.  
All ages welcome  
Price: Free entry for kids 10 and under, $10 for ages 11+ (10% off for Lincoln Park Zoo members) 
More information: lpzoo.org/events

Run for the Zoo 
Your favorite, friendly race is back and in-person! Choose between chip-timed, U.S.A. Track & Field-certified 5k and 10k courses that are flat, scenic, and suited to all abilities. Then, get ready to enjoy an inclusive and fun post-race celebration. For kids between ages 3–8, the Kids’ Course offers a more playful way to interact with the natural world.  On Sunday, June 5th.
Lincoln Park Zoo 
7:30 a.m. 
All ages welcome  
Price: $25 for Kid’s Course, $39 for Run for the Zoo 5K Run/Walk, $44 for Run for the Zoo 10K Run (10% off for Lincoln Park Zoo members) 
More information: www.lpzoo.org/event/run-for-the-zoo/
 

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My House Music Fest Celebrates Anniversary with Return of Chicago House Music Legends

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My House Music Fest, presented by Grass Root Events will host its sixth annual festival on August 13 -14 in the Pilsen Neighborhood.  Festival guests can enjoy special performances from House Music legends, Farley Jackmaster Funk, DJ Sneak, and Ralphi Rosario, DJ Heather & more. Local DJs will also be performing throughout the weekend along with a silent disco activation. This family-friendly event will offer immersive activities, small business pop-ups, and food vendors.  My House Music Fest will host its annual DJ contest, and local DJs can submit an entry to win a chance to perform as the opening act on the main stage. Entries will be judged by Chicago Scratch legend, Pumpin Pete.  “Chicago is the birthplace of House Music and this year we wanted to highlight the founding fathers of the genre with our stacked lineup,” shares Fernando Nieto, the founder of Grass Root Events.  My House Music Fest will take place on Saturday, August 13, and Sunday, August 14 (3 pm – 10 pm) at Harrison Park, 1824 S Wood St, Chicago, IL 60608. Tickets are available at www.cashdrop.biz/myhouse. More information on the My House Music Festival can be found at www.myhousemusicfest.com. 

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Día de los Niños Celebration

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Join State Representative Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez for a Día de los Niños celebration on Saturday, April 30th from 9am to 1pm at Rep. Hernandez’s District Office, 6117 Cermak Rd., Cicero, IL. Hear from real children’s authors and enjoy snacks, coloring books, and more. For more information, please contact Rep. Hernandez’s District Office at 708-222-5240.

City Council Approves Free Gas, Transit Cards for Residents

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By: Ashmar Mandou

The Chicago City Council Wednesday approved a program, Chicago Moves Program, which will give thousands of Chicago residents from primarily the South and Westside neighborhoods free gas and public transportation cards.

“I applaud this council and I applaud you for trying to address an issue that our neighborhoods are seeing, but this is 100 percent the wrong way to go,” said 15th Ward Alderman Raymond Lopez, who has announced he is running for mayor in 2023. “To say it comes off as a gimmick would be an understatement. We have hundreds of millions of dollars that we can use to improve the lives of our residents, and this is the route that we’re going. This body should do better. This body can do better.”

The program, orchestrated by Mayor Lori Lightfoot, is set to distribute 50,000 pre-loaded gas cards worth $150 each and 100,000 pre-loaded public transit cards worth $50 each via a lottery. Residents can apply now for the Chicago Moves program online, in-person at any Chicago Public Library location, or by mail by sending a completed application to:

ATTN: Dept. of Finance: Chicago Moves
121 N. LaSalle St., 7th Floor
Chicago, IL 60602

Chicago residents must apply to earn a free gas or public transit card, and applications are limited to one person per household. Only eligible applicants will be entered into the lottery. To be eligible to receive either card, applicants must:

• Be a resident of Chicago

• Be at least 18 years old

• Have a current and valid city sticker with correct mailing information for their vehicle

• Bring in a household income at or below 100 percent of the Area Median Income

The approval of the new program had some aldermen suspicious of Lightfoot’s intent, with 35th Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa stated, “I think it’s a political stunt in an election year. I don’t think it’s good public policy.”

In Illinois, the average price for a regular gallon of gas is slightly higher, at $4.394. That’s down a bit from a month ago, when Illinois’ average gas gallon cost $4.494.

The Anti-Cruelty Society’s BARK Event Returns to the Lakefront

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After a pandemic hiatus for two years, BARK is back, live, in the park. Dogs are leading their humans to The Anti-Cruelty Society’s BARK event on Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Stadium Green at Soldier Field located at 1410 Museum Campus Drive. Rain or shine, thousands of animal-lovers and their dogs will spend a fun morning raising funds and awareness for The Anti-Cruelty Society, Chicago’s oldest and most comprehensive animal welfare organization. This is the 28th year for BARK, making this the oldest dog party in Chicago. This year’s event is dedicated to the memory of the late Chicago Police Officer Ella Grace French who lost her life in the line of duty in August of 2021. Officer French was a lifelong animal lover and was known for her commitment to care for homeless animals.

A variety of free food and beverages will be offered to attendees (four-legged friends included), as well as the opportunity to purchase a cold beer. Attendees are encouraged to get social and share their best BARK pup pics using #BARK2022. Advance registration costs $40 for adults, $10 for children ages 3-12, and children under 3 and dogs are free. Participants are encouraged to join a team or walk as an individual and fundraise for the Society. Fundraising pages can be created at the time of registration at anticruelty.org/bark and prizes will be awarded to the top fundraisers.  Pets attending the event with their owners are required to have updated vaccinations. Dogs must be on a static leash; retractable leashes are not allowed at the event.

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Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago Anuncia Eventos de Tango Argentino en Immersive Van Gogh, Immersive Frida Kahlo

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Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago (108 W. Germania Pl.), destino de las exitosas experiencias Immersive Van Gogh e Immersive Frida Kahlo, anunciaron una nueva oferta para acompañar su contínuo programa de yoga, noches de prueba de vino y presentaciones especiales. Se ofrecerán Fiestas del baile argentino Tango Milonga, en Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago para una serie limitada de eventos, el 29 de abril y el 20 de mayo del 2022 a las 9 p.m. Se invita a entusiastas del baile, de todas las destrezas, a participar en una corta instrucción a cargo de Alla Lakov, maestra de tango argentino y propietaria de Argentine Tango, con base de Alla en Boston, a las 9 p.m. tras una muestra de proyecciones inmersivas a partir de las 20 h. a las 9 p. m. A continuación, comenzará una fiesta de cinco horas de baile tipo “milonga”, que durará hasta las 2 a. m., mientras imágenes fijas de Immersive Frida Kahlo o Immersive Van Gogh hacen la transición de fondo, bañando a los participantes con las pinceladas y los colores de los dos renombrados pintores. Hay dos opciones de boletos disponibles para esta serie de eventos. Los clientes tienen acceso a un show de proyección inmersiva y tango por $55.99 (8 p.m. – 2 a.m.) o solo el tango por $39.99 (9 p.m. – 2 p.m.). Los boletos están a la venta ahora en tangoghchicago.com/tango-milonga. Los participantes deben tener 21 años en adelante con una identificación válida. Para más información sobre los shows inmersivos de Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago’s y eventos especiales, visite vangoghchicago.com.

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