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SUMMARY:August 2024 Harper Court Music Series
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Harper Court Summer Music Series featuring  \nSam Thousand & The Soul Vortex and The Windy City Ramblers \nSam Thousand (formally known as Sam Trump) is a multi-instrumentalist\, singer/writer\, producer/composer and a 3Arts Recipient with 15+ years of experience in live performance art\, curation\, and self management. Since picking up the trumpet at age 7\, his artistry has allowed him the opportunity to perform in all corners of North America as well as overseas. \nFrom maintaining years of performance residencies\, curating special events throughout the city\, and serving as a booking manager at multiple venues and spaces\, Sam Thousand has become a fixture in Chicago’s performing arts scene. He’s been a full-time artist & curator since 2014. He is co-founder of the Chicago-based arts organization ChiBrations\, and is a business owner and entrepreneur. Everywhere he goes\, he brings a sophistication that engages & uplifts. \nThe Chicago Windy City Ramblers is a non-profit brass band organization that is dedicated to the cultural development of the youth of Chicago through the brass band and second line culture.  The Windy City Ramblers builds from the musical legacy and festive spirit of the New Orleans brass band and second line culture while embracing the rich creative history of Chicago music culture and musicianship.  Musically and culturally\, our aim is to inspire\, cultivate\, maintain\, and employ excellent musicianship\, professionalism\, bandsmanship\, and cultural enlightenment. \n  \nDate: Friday\, August 9\, 2024. (THIS IS THE NEW RESCHEDULED DATE) \nTime: 6-9 p.m. \nLocation: Harper Court \nFREE Concert.  Bring your own chairs.  Or dance the night away. \nHosted By: Mario Smith \nSponsored By: the University of Chicago in partnership with The Silver Room \n—————————— \nUpcoming concerts include A Dope Southside Open Mic by The Silver Room – hosted by Phalair (9/5).
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/august-2024-harper-court-music-series/
LOCATION:Harper Court\, 5235 S. Harper Court\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Thaddeus Tukes Performs for First Friday
DESCRIPTION:Jazz in the Court\nFirst Friday – August 2\nFeaturing: Thaddeus Tukes\n12-2:30 p.m.\nHarper Court\, 5235 S. Harper Court\nHyde Park (53rd Street and S. Lake Park Avenue)\n  \n \n—————————————————– \nPresented as the “World’s Best Vibraphonist” by World Expo 2020 in Dubai\, composer and percussionist Thaddeus Tukes honors the legacy of the vibraphone within the jazz tradition and beyond. His virtuosity and creativity “brings poetry to the vibraphone” (Chicago Tribune\, 2019)\, which has captivated audiences around the world\, including Carnegie Hall in New York City\, Symphony Center in Chicago\, and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. As one of “Chicago’s Hidden Gems” (CBS\, 2023)\, Thaddeus Is the most in demand vibraphonist in the city of Chicago. \n—————————————————– \nFREE OUTDOOR JAZZ PERFORMANCES SPONSORED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO \nParking\nThe Harper Court parking structure will offer limited free parking between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Standard parking rates will apply for those entering the garage before 10 a.m. or exiting after 4 p.m. Enter on S. Lake Park Avenue just south of McDonald’s. \nSeating\nPlease bring your favorite chair. Limited seating will be available\, and neither space nor seats are guaranteed. \nDining\nEnjoy Bob’s Pizza\, Chipotle\, Daisy’s Po-Boy & Tavern\, Deep Purpl\, Ja’ Grill\, Roti Modern Mediterranean\, Stan’s Donuts & Coffee\, and Strugglebeard Bakery – all in Harper Court. Or sample one of the many great eateries on 53rd Street. \nShopping\nSupport our neighborhood businesses by shopping local. Recycled Modern and Suuri Design are in Harper Court\, and The Silver Room and other shops are right around the corner. \nFor more ways to shop local\, go to welcometohydepark.com.
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/thaddeus-tukes-performs-for-first-friday/
LOCATION:Harper Court\, 5235 S. Harper Court\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:2024 Summer Sunday Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:The George Franklin Memorial Summer Sunday Concert Series\nFree Weekly Concerts Every Sunday\nHyde Park\, Chicago\nJuly 14 – August 18\, 2024\n4-6 p.m.\nNichols Park – 1355 E. 53rd Street\n——————————————————————-\n\n\n\nJoin your family and friends\, grab a blanket and chairs\, pack a picnic or visit a local Hyde Park restaurant for takeout\, and enjoy one of Hyde Park’s favorite summertime traditions.\n\n\n\n\n——————\nSCHEDULE\n\n\n\nJuly 14 – DAVE HERRERO – sponsored by Downtown Hyde Park – SSA #61\n\n\nJuly 21 – BILLY FLYNN – sponsored by Xfinity\n\n\nJuly 28 – SHERYL YOUNGBLOOD – sponsored by Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference\n\n\nAugust 4 – DAVE SPECTER – sponsored by Sophy Hotel\n\n\nAugust 11 – BRANDON JAMES – sponsored by University of Chicago & Toni Preckwinkle – Cook County Board President\n\n\nAugust 18 – ZOOFUNKYOU – sponsored by Kimbark Plaza Merchants Association & Small Cheval\n\n\n\n\nFREE ADMISSION / OPEN LAWN SEATING / BRING CHAIRS & PICNIC BLANKETS / NO GRILLING\, SMOKING\, OR ALCOHOL USE
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/2024-summer-sunday-concert-series/
LOCATION:Nichols Park\, 1355 E 53rd St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:July 2024 Harper Court Music Series
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Harper Court Summer Music Series. \nOn Thursday\, July 11 the music series kicks off with dance music before a live performance by Funkadesi. \nCelebrating 28 years in 2024\, the award-winning Funkadesi has been wowing crowds with their blend of Indian bhangra\, Bollywood & folk with reggae\, funk\, and Afro-Caribbean grooves\, Funkadesi emphatically personifies inclusive joy. Winner of the Chicago Music Award for Most Outstanding Group\, Chicago-based Funkadesi delivers a virtuoso high energy musical experience. With members who are unprecedentedly diverse (Indian-American\, African-American\, Jamaican\, Latino\, and European-American)\, their music expresses their motto: “One family\, many children…Insisting we all belong.” \nTime: 6-9 p.m. \nLocation: Harper Court \nFREE Concert.  Bring your own chairs.  Or dance the night away. \nHosted By: Mario Smith \nSponsored By: the University of Chicago in partnership with The Silver Room \n—————————— \nUpcoming concerts include Sam Thousand & The Soul Vortex with The Chicago Windy City Ramblers (8/1)\, and A Dope Southside Open Mic by The Silver Room – hosted by Phalair (9/5). \n  \n#SSA61 \n 
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/july-2024-harper-court-music-series/
LOCATION:Harper Court\, 5235 S. Harper Court\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Tony Carpenter Performs Live for First Friday
DESCRIPTION:Jazz in the Court\nFirst Friday – July 5\nFeaturing: Tony Carpenter\n12-2:30 p.m.\nHarper Court\, 5235 S. Harper Court\nHyde Park (53rd Street and S. Lake Park Avenue)\n \n—————————————————– \nTony Carpenter is an urban percussionist who began his percussive journey in the early 1970s when he began exploring traditional rhythms of West Africa\, such as the rumba and 6/8 time signatures. He has performed with African dance troupes such as the Julian Swain Inner City Dance Theatre and Najwa Dance Corps. \nTony is comfortable playing R&B\, gospel and jazz. The melodious tones of TOCA is a sound you wont forget. He has combined these rhythms with favorite jazz classics which he calls “cultural jazz.” He has performed with many great artists of all genres\, such as Leroy Hudson\, Tyrone Davis\, The Emotions\, Jerry The Ice Man Butler\, Ramsey Lewis\, The Soul Children of Chicago\, Kim Stratton\, Malachi Thompson\, and more. \n—————————————————– \nFREE OUTDOOR JAZZ PERFORMANCES SPONSORED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO \nParking\nThe Harper Court parking structure will offer limited free parking between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Standard parking rates will apply for those entering the garage before 10 a.m. or exiting after 4 p.m. Enter on S. Lake Park Avenue just south of McDonald’s. \nSeating\nPlease bring your favorite chair. Limited seating will be available\, and neither space nor seats are guaranteed. \nDining\nEnjoy Bob’s Pizza\, Chipotle\, Daisy’s Po-Boy & Tavern\, Deep Purpl\, Ja’ Grill\, Roti Modern Mediterranean\, Stan’s Donuts & Coffee\, and Strugglebeard Bakery – all in Harper Court. Or sample one of the many great eateries on 53rd Street. \nShopping\nSupport our neighborhood businesses by shopping local. Recycled Modern and Suuri Design are in Harper Court\, and The Silver Room and other shops are right around the corner. \nFor more ways to shop local\, go to welcometohydepark.com.
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/tony-carpenter-performs-live-for-first-friday/
LOCATION:Harper Court\, 5235 S. Harper Court\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Hurricane Reggae Band Performs for First Friday
DESCRIPTION:First Fridays – June 7\nFeaturing: Hurricane Reggae Band\n12-2:30 p.m.\nHarper Court\, 5235 S. Harper Court\nHyde Park (53rd Street and S. Lake Park Avenue)\n  \n \nFREE OUTDOOR JAZZ PERFORMANCES SPONSORED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO \nParking\nThe Harper Court parking structure will offer limited free parking between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Standard parking rates will apply for those entering the garage before 10 a.m. or exiting after 4 p.m. Enter on S. Lake Park Avenue just south of McDonald’s. \nSeating\nPlease bring your favorite chair. Limited seating will be available\, but we cannot guarantee seats. Please\, no seat saving. \nDining\nEnjoy Bob’s Pizza\, Chipotle\, Daisy’s Po-Boy & Tavern\, Deep Purpl\, Ja’ Grill\, Roti Modern Mediterranean\, Stan’s Donuts & Coffee\, and Strugglebeard Bakery – all in Harper Court. Or sample one of the many great eateries on 53rd Street. \nShopping\nSupport our neighborhood businesses by shopping local. Recycled Modern and Suuri Design are in Harper Court\, and The Silver Room and other shops are right around the corner. \nFor more ways to shop local\, go to welcometohydepark.com. \nSave the Dates \nJuly 5 (Tony Carpenter)\, August 2 (Thaddeus Tukes)\, and September 6 (Corey Wilkes)
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/hurricane-reggae-band-performs-for-first-friday/
LOCATION:Harper Court\, 5235 S. Harper Court\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:June 2024 Harper Court Summer Music Series
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 2024 Harper Court Summer Music Series. \nOn Thursday\, June 6 the music series kicks off with DJ Eric “ET” Taylor from V103 featuring\nthe 🏆️ 1st Annual Hyde Park Best Steppers Contest 🏆️.  First\, second and third place winners will be recognized. \nA 45-year veteran of the DJ game\, Eric started his career 1979 playing house music at most of the venues in the Chicagoland area. In 1994 Eric was introduced to stepping music before it was mainstream\, and since then he has played at steppers venues in Chicago and across the country. In 2010 Eric was selected to be a member of the elite V103 mix squad. Eric can be heard every Saturday night with the Midnight Steppers mix inside the Saturday Night Steppers set on V103. \nTime: 6-9 p.m. \nLocation: Harper Court \nFREE Concert.  Bring your own chairs.  Or dance the night away. \n Hosted By: Mario Smith \nSponsored By: the University of Chicago in partnership with The Silver Room \n—————————— \nUpcoming concerts include Funkadesi (7/11)\, Sam Thousand & The Soul Vortex with The Chicago Windy City Ramblers (8/1)\, and A Dope Southside Open Mic by The Silver Room – hosted by Phalair (9/5). \n 
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/june-2024-harper-court-summer-music-series/
LOCATION:Harper Court\, 5235 S. Harper Court\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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