You'll find some of our most recently archived news stories listed below.
December 10, 2009
Shop for holiday gifts in Hyde Park and find wonderful, unusual presents for everyone on your list.
The Renaissance Society has exhibition posters, books, and limited edition objects by contemporary artists like Thomas Struth, Kara Walker, and Sol Lewitt. You can also shop online on their website.
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November 16, 2009
Do you measure success by the numbers?
Over 20,000 jazz fans … 13 music venues … over 150 of Chicago’s great jazz artists … 15 non-stop hours of music.
Do you measure success by comments?
“This is an amazing day,” said a visitor from New York City. “There is great jazz music being played everywhere you turn in this neighborhood. It is like a musical wonderland.”
Do you measure success by smiles, toes tapping, kids from 2 to 92 dancing?
Any way you look at it the 3rd annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival on Saturday, September 26 celebrated music and the Hyde Park community, proving once again that Chicago’s south side is the home to the city’s great tradition of jazz.
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October 13, 2009
Over 20,000 jazz fans of all ages jammed 13 music venues to listen to over 150 of Chicago’s great jazz artists perform for 15 non-stop hours. The 3rd annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival celebrated music and the community, proving once again that Chicago’s south side is the home to the city’s great tradition of jazz. Experience the 2009 Jazz Fest all over again through the magic of photography.
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September 2, 2009
Imagine a small, historic neighborhood with dozens of world-class arts and cultural organizations. Now imagine that those organizations pooled their voices and resources to attract the world’s attention to their cultural riches. No need to imagine—it’s the real-life story of HyPa, the Hyde Park Alliance for Arts & Culture, in Chicago’s historic Hyde Park area.
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September 2, 2009
Don’t miss it! On Saturday, September 26, the Third Annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival presents 15 hours of free non-stop jazz. From Cassandra Wilson to Willie Pickens, enjoy world-class headliners as well as local emerging artists at 12 cultural and artistic venues throughout the area.
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