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Southside Arts & Music Festival
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July 21, 2007 - July 22, 2007 |
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Noon to 10pm daily |
| Location: |
35th and Halsted Streets | Chicago |
| Beneficiary: |
Valentine Boys and Girls Club |
Some people say that 'location is everything'. If this is so, then this could be the reason that the Southside Art and Music Festival enjoys such popularity. The event takes place in the heart of Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood, one of Chicago's oldest and tightest communities. Bridgeport is situated between the University of Illinois campus and US Cellular Field, the home of World Series Champions, the Chicago White Sox. Bridgeport was the original settling place of Chicago's Irish working class population in the early 1900's, and has been the home of five Chicago Mayors. In this 'city of neighborhoods', Bridgeport is considered to be the quintessential Chicago neighborhood.
The Southside Arts and Music Festival is a true celebration of Chicago. The event offers the best of everything that Chicagoan's love: a wide selection of food offered by some of the south side's oldest and most popular restaurants, a lineup of the very best of Chicago's local classic rock and blues bands culminating in national musical headliners each night, and a wide selection of merchandise offered by upscale arts and crafts vendors and local area businesses.
The cohesiveness of this community is evident in not only the audience turnout for the event, but also in the participation of local business and community volunteers. The concept of 'community spirit' is personified in the Southside Art and Music Festival, as the citizens and merchants join forces to put on the Southside Art and Music Festival, which is on the fast track to becoming one of Chicago's icon events.
The Southside Art and Music festival benefits the Valentine Boys and Girls Club, one of the Chicago's oldest chapters.
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Saturday
Noon - Happiness Club
This nationally reknowned Inner City program has performed in many esteemed places, including the Whitehouse. A talent showcase for young dancers, singers, and rhymers that sends a positive and artistic and powerful message through art and music.
1:30pm - Anne Harris
World music, positive vibration, filtered through a rustic musical prism all come from this accomplished violinist/vocalist.
3:00pm - Hitsville U.S.A.
This 7 piece ensemble of top Chicago session players delivers an inspired set of Motown favorites.
4:30pm - Jesse White Tumblers
The great acrobatic team that has entertained thousands across the region for their high flying stunts and positive message.
5:00pm - Linsey Alexander
This old school Chicago Blues vocalist/guitarist is "in charge" whenever he takes the stage!
6:30pm - Lubriphonic
This large funk/r&b band call Bridgeport home and are a prime example of the diversity and cross cultural landscape this neighborhood are becoming known for.
8:30pm - English Beat
Leader/vocalist/guitarist Dave Wakeling storms into town, once again, to turn us on our ears with high energy ska and pop. Along with massive Beat hits like, "Mirror In The Bathroom" and "I Confess", Dave also plumbs the best of his follow up band, General Public, with songs like "Tenderness". A non-stop dance party ensues and you'll understand how this band headlined Wembley in front of 70,000 faithful!
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Sunday
Noon - Bernard Alcorn
This jazz regular at Andy's will help ease us into the Sunday festivities with some great guitar work.
1:30pm - Alpha & The Princes of Futa
Leader Alpha Diallo works on fusing traditional and contemporary African musical styles with a message that embraces and cultivates diversity.
3:30pm - Gizzae
What's not to love from this award winning Chicago band that incorporates fresh Calypso, Creole, and Soca rhythms into their reggae foundation?
4:50pm - Jesse White Tumblers
If you didn't get enough high flying thrills from their Saturday performance, we invite you to retun for this encore performance
5:30pm - Funkadesi
Rhythm that takes you in a whole new direction. This high energy Indo/Afro/Caribbean group has an undeniably infectious energy. If you're not moving you're either transifixed or need to check your pulse to make sure it's there...
7:30pm - Lonnie Brooks The guru of Voodoo Blues is an essential part of the Chicago Blues scene. Lonnie made his way from the LaFayette, Louisiana area up to Chicago's South side where his live shows and guitar blues (instilled with a that swampy, bayou funk) have made him an institution not to be missed.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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Looking to connect with active consumers at this event? For pricing and a customized benefits package, please contact Norine Ryan Smyth (Director of Sponsorship) at 773.868.3010 ext. 232.
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