DCASE Newsletter March 2013

MARCH 2013    March in Chicago is so much more than just St. Patrick's Day! This month, Chicago turns 176 and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events offers a new art exhibit opening at the Chicago Cultural Center, an international desert rock band concert, a series of dance performances and much more. Follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook to receive daily updates about DCASE events and activities. in this issue Upcoming Theater And Dance Exhibit Of Hale Woodruff Murals, Paintings & Prints Opens In March 30th Annual Chicago Blues Festival Celebrates The Next Generation Save The Date: Chicago Music Summit, September 20 Happy 176th Birthday, Chicago! Make Space In April For Flyspace North African Desert Rock Group Terakaft Debuts March 12 Eva Pazola Fashion Show and Pop-Up Boutique A Sound Decision: Off The Record Listening Parties Calling All Chicago Creatives DCASE 2013 Cultural Grants Program - Applications Available Online March 1 Exhibit Of Hale Woodruff Murals, Paintings & Prints Opens In March Opening March 23 at the Chicago Cultural Center and running through June 16, "Rising Up: Hale Woodruff's Murals at Talladega College" features six monumentally-scaled murals painted in 1939-42 by African American artist Hale Woodruff. Never before seen outside of Alabama's Talladega College, the murals depict the 1839 mutiny by slaves on the Spanish ship La Amistad and its aftermath. Newly restored to their original, vibrant colors, the murals are accompanied by 30 paintings and prints that document Woodruff's work from the 1920s to the 1940s, making this exhibition a rare opportunity to see this important Harlem Renaissance artist's work in depth. "Rising Up" is organized by the High Museum of Art, Atlanta, in collaboration with Talladega College, Talladega, Alabama. This exhibition is made possible through support from the Terra Foundation for American Art. DON'T MISS: "They Seek a City: Chicago and the Art of Migration, 1910-1950," on view at The Art Institute of Chicago March 3 through June 2, which includes many of the same themes and issues explored by Hale Woodruff in "Rising Up." 30th Annual Chicago Blues Festival Celebrates The Next Generation "Hey, Hey, the Blues is Alright!" We are celebrating the next generation of blues artists at the 30th Annual Chicago Blues Festival with a special opening night concert at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park the evening of Thursday, June 6. Shemekia Copeland, crowned the "new" Queen of the Blues in 2011 by Cookie Taylor, daughter of the late Koko Taylor, will headline the evening with special guest and Buddy Guy collaborator, Quinn Sullivan. The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. with opening act Blues Kids of America followed by Jamiah on Fire & The Red Machine. The Chicago Blues Festival will move to Grant Park Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9. Highlights of the festival in Grant Park will include music on five stages: The Petrillo Music Shell, Bud Light Crossroads Stage, Pepsi Front Porch, Mississippi Juke Joint and Windy City Blues Society Stage. The full line-up will be announced later this spring - stay tuned. For festival details visit www.chicagobluesfestival.us . Save The Date: Chicago Music Summit, September 20 The very first Chicago Music Summit will take place September 20 at the Chicago Cultural Center. Featuring panels, workshops, concerts and networking opportunities, this new conference will shine a spotlight on Chicago's innovative and thriving music scene and connect music professionals with local and national industry leaders. Admission is free. Advance registration is required, opening June 17. Visit the website for updates: www.chicagomusicsummit.org . Happy 176th Birthday, Chicago! Our beautiful city doesn't look a day over 175. Come celebrate on March 4 at the Chicago History Museum (1601 N. Clark Street). Special activities are from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. with a brief program at 11 a.m. And Illinois residents will enjoy free Museum admission all day. Eli's Cheesecake will provide the birthday cake and a free slice for everyone is available while supplies last. If you share the same birthday as Chicago, you will receive a special commemorative certificate. For more information, click the birthday icon at www.cityofchicago.org/dcase . Make Space In April For Flyspace FLYSPACE is part of a strategic partnership of four female-led contemporary dance companies working collaboratively to enrich support for their works and audience building. The companies taking part in the series include: Hedwig Dances, Same Planet Different World, the Dance COLEctive and Zephyr. Make time in April to attend one or both of the two-weekend performance series that includes six performances presented by DCASE. The performances feature all four companies (two companies each weekend) with five World Premieres by six choreographers. All performances take place behind the glass curtain on the stage of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. Friday and Saturday, April 5-6 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 7 at 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 12-13 at 7 p.m. and Sunday April 14 at 5 p.m. The first weekend, Hedwig Dances and Same Planet Different World Dance Theatre share the stage. The second weekend, the Dance COLEctive and Zephyr Dance perform together. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased by visiting the Same Planet Different World website at www.spdwdance.org . North African Desert Rock Group Terakaft Debuts March 12 The North African desert rock group, Terakaft, will make their Chicago debut as part of their first U.S. tour on Tuesday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Chicago Cultural Center's Preston Bradley Hall, 78 E. Washington St. For a preview, check out the video link below. Terakaft Video Eva Pazola Fashion Show and Pop-Up Boutique We are celebrating 25 years of an iconic designer in an iconic city, Eva Pazola. The show is presented by DCASE and the Mayor's Fashion Council in Preston Bradley Hall on April 10 at 7 p.m. Pazola's twist on classic design allows women to express their identity in a fashion-forward way. The show will present pieces from her former collections, current collection, and a preview for Fall/Winter 2013! Come see the progression of Pazola's vision for fashion, and experience her designs first-hand at the pop-up boutique following the show. A Sound Decision: Off The Record Listening Parties Choose vinyl. Off the Record listening parties continue this month, when musical artists debut their vinyl records. This month, saki (3717 W. Fullerton Ave.) hosts Low with their new record The Invisible Way, on March 7, 7-9 p.m. Then on March 9, 8-11 p.m., see the band Ono and hear the debut of their latest release on vinyl, Albino, at the Washington Park Arts Incubator (301 E. Garfield Blvd.) Calling All Chicago Creatives Don't miss the Creative Chicago Expo this weekend, March 1 and 2 at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Expo is absolutely free and offers workshops, keynote addresses and more than 100 vendors providing resources and information to Chicago's creative community in a one-stop shopping experience. DCASE 2013 Cultural Grants Program - Applications Available Online March 1 The DCASE Cultural Grants Program is designed to assist Chicago's individual artists and its not-for-profit arts and cultural community. Updated guidelines for 2013 will be available this Friday, March 1, on our website: www.ChicagoCulturalGrants.org . The application deadline will be Friday, April 19. There will be an opportunity to learn more and ask questions of the Cultural Grants Team at the Creative Chicago Expo on Friday, March 1, 12-1 p.m. at the Meet DCASE workshop in room 5W. Upcoming Theater And Dance Der Kaiser von Atlantis by Viktor Ullman New Millennium Orchestra Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park March 8-10 Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m. A Permanent Image by Samuel D. Hunter LiveWire Chicago Theatre Storefront Theater April 4-May 5 Previews: April 4 & 5 Opening: April 6 Performance Schedule: Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Admission: $15 Music In And Around The Chicago Cultural Center Wired Fridays (No event March 1) LunchBreak Series JuiceboxMarch 1 (Due to the Creative Chicago Expo, the performance will be held at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.) Apply to be a Festival Art Fair Vendor Join our mailing list! email: dcase@cityofchicago.org phone: 312.744.3315 web: http://www.cityofchicago.org/dcase

March Brings Marché du Printemps, the Easter Hop Bunny Train and New Kosher Vendor Bebe's Eatery to the Chicago French Market

March Brings Marché du Printemps, the Easter Hop Bunny Train and New Kosher Vendor Bebe's Eatery to the Chicago French Market

CHICAGO (March 2013) - The Chicago French Market has a month-long agenda full of family friendly events. Visit the newest vendor, Bebe's Eatery, opening March 1, shop a variety of local artisans during Marché du Printemps, March 4 to March 29, or catch a ride on the Bunny Train, March 23.

Bebe's Eatery Joins Chicago French Market March 1
The Chicago French Market is continuing to expand its food offerings for local professionals and Chicagoland commuters. The newest addition is Bebe's Eatery, set to join the market March 1, providing a fresh and delicious kosher option for guests. Bebe's will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner using only the freshest ingredients to create delectable sandwiches, salads, wraps, pastas and sides.

Visit Bebe's in the morning for the perfect breakfast nosh of fresh baked muffins and Danishes along with the finest lox and egg bagel sandwiches. All dairy products are Cholov Yisroel while baked goods are Pareve and Yoshon and meat is Glatt Kosher.

Bebe's was created as a collaborative initiative from a variety of popular suburban North Shore kosher restaurants, including: The Sandwich Club, Emma's Bagel Cafe and Srulie's Essen Delicatessen. It will offer favorites from each restaurant including the Fire Cracker Chicken Wrap, Eggel Bagel Deluxe and the popular Schnitzel Pastrami Sandwich.

Bebe's Eatery will operate under the supervision of the Chicago Rabbinical Council and each meal is packaged to ensure freshness and kosher compliance. Every Friday Bebe's will offer family-sized grab and go meals and a variety of challahs perfect for the Shabbat table or a weekend dinner party or brunch. From roasted chicken to kugel, Bebe's Eatery is the only kosher grab and go in downtown Chicago.
Bello Tea Celebrates National Nutrition Month
Bello Tea at the Chicago French Market will mark National Nutrition Month this March by promoting its matcha tea. Matcha is a Japanese green tea which has been part of the culture for more than 800 years. Its soothing velvety taste makes it a great drink for every day. Stop by Bello Tea for their creative matcha drinks including Matcha Latte, Peppermint Matcha, Coconut Matcha Latte, Blueberry Matcha Latte, White Chocolate Matcha, and Chorella Matcha (prices ranging from $3.50 to $4.75).

March also is National Caffeine Awareness Month and Bello Tea has a simple caffeine fact to share. Did you know that tea has far less caffeine than coffee? It's a great alternative and Bello Tea has many varieties with different levels of caffeine. Black tea, mate and matcha contain about 30% of the caffeine of coffee. During the month of March, any customer mentioning the promo code CFM 10, will receive 10% off their entire purchase.

Visit City Fresh Market for a Special Chance to Win Chocolate Easter Egg

To celebrate Easter, City Fresh Market is having its third annual Chance to Win Chocolate Easter Egg. The prized egg is estimated to be 36 inches in height and contains a whopping 15 pounds of chocolate. This is the perfect centerpiece or home decoration for the Easter holiday. The drawing begins on Friday March 1 and runs through Thursday March 28. No purchase necessary.

In addition to its everyday meat and poultry lineup, City Fresh Market will have plenty of fresh lamb, duck and hams for you to pick up for Easter brunch or dinner.

Delightful Pastries Presents its Special Easter Menu

Delightful Pastries is expanding its menu to accommodate the Easter holiday. During the month of March stop by the pastry shop for new selections including: Lamb Cakes with Buttercream ($14 to $18), Bunny Rabbits Cupcake Baskets ($3.25), Mocha Chocolate Bundt Cake ($9.99), Rum and Raisin Yeast Babka ($7.49), Italian Ricotta Cheesecake ($20) and several seasonal pie options including Rhubarb Strawberry ($24). If you prefer savory items, Delightful Pastries has you covered with Lamb and Spinach Pies ($48), Asparagus Quiche ($40), Ham and Swiss Cheese Quiche ($40) and White Borsht Soup with Fresh Sausage ($6.99), just to name a few.  All orders must be placed by Tuesday, March 26 by calling (312) 234-9644 or by emailing info@delightfulpastries.com.

EJ Sushi Presents Samples of Popular Maki Rolls

If you haven't tried EJ Sushi's Godzilla Roll ($12.95), Shrimp Tempura Roll ($7.50) or Volcano Roll ($7.95), you can enjoy complimentary samples from the chefs every Saturday during the month of March. EJ will be rotating samples each Saturday so stop by every weekend to try them all.

Fumare Meats will Offer Traditional Easter Pascal Ham

Just in time for Easter, Fumare Meats will be featuring Pascal Ham. These locally produced hams are 1 to 2 pounds each and are a customary European tradition. The day before Easter, many eastern Europeans would pack a basket with some of their foods to be blessed at church. Be part of the tradition this year by stopping by Fumare for a unique Easter treat.

Klay Oven Kitchen Celebrates St. Patrick's Day with Chicken Green Masala

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Klay Oven Kitchen. During the entire month of March, the Indian food eatery will be featuring a very special entrée, Chicken Green Masala. The dish offers a boneless piece of chicken, simmered in fresh cilantro, mint and spinach sauce served with rice and Nan bread ($8.50).

Lavazza Espression Introduces New March Beverages

Lavazza Espression will be showcasing three beverages during March.

Espresso Monterosa ($3.59)
A delicate concoction of custard and berry compote artfully combined with espresso and whipped cream.

Espresso Melba ($3.59)
Espresso combined with peaches, Italian drinking chocolate and Amaretto chips crowned with whipped cream.

Gelato Melba ($5.55)
Vanilla gelato layered with peaches, Cioccolata Italiana and amaretto chips crowned with whipped cream.

RAW Supports Your Cleanse with New Health Drinks

Look to RAW's new beverage cooler this March for its new line of freshly pressed juice extract drinks ($10.50 each), served in a custom glass bottle. With the environment in mind, RAW will offer a $1 refund toward your next purchase upon the return of each bottle. Call RAW at (312) 831-2729 for a custom 3-day supply of juice to support your cleanse.

Wisma's March Madness Meals
 
With March comes March Madness and you don't want to watch the games on an empty stomach. Wisma has your snacks covered with its Roasted Tomatillo Salsa ($6), Spicy Pasilla Pepper Dip ($6), Spinach and Mushroom Dip ($5), Goat Cheese and Pesto Dip ($5), Smoked Salmon and Caper Dip ($5) and a Grilled Olive Hummus ($4). Pair any of these with Wisma's Homemade Tortilla Chips ($5/bag).