Rahm Emanuel News

The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) presents the 24th annual Fall Festival, with more than 60 events that will explore the theme of ANIMAL: What Makes Us Human, Nov. 1-10 at venues across Chicago. This year's presenters include political consultant and former Senior Advisor to President Obama David Axelrod, revolutionary chef, restaurateur and TV personality Rick Bayless, celebrated author of Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close and Eating Animals Jonathan Safran Foer, autism activist and author Temple Grandin, 59 Grand Slam title-winning tennis player Martina Navratilova, critically-acclaimed director of Boys Don't Cry and the recently released Carrie remake Kimberly Peirce, author of A Series of Unfortunate Events Lemony Snicket (Daniel Handler), author of The Secret History and the newly released novel The Goldfinch Donna Tartt, and many more.

Following the success of the inaugural Chicago Music Summit this fall, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events are proud to announce the first Chicago Film and Media Summit today, October 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington.

It's "a story that belongs in downtown Chicago" (Chicago Tribune). By popular demand, Goodman Theatre adds six performances of Cheryl L. West'sPullman Porter Blues, directed by Chuck Smith: October 23 at 7:30pm; October 24 at 7:30pm; October 25 at 8pm; October 26 at 2pm and 8pm; and October 27 at 2pm (closing). Tickets ($30 - $78) for the added performances are on sale now and can be purchased at GoodmanTheatre.org/Pullman, by phone at 312.443.3800 or at the box office (170 North Dearborn).

Actualizing results from an ongoing partnership with Executive Service Corps (ESC) of Chicago, the Beverly Arts Center (BAC) hosted a press briefing on Thursday, September 26 to announce plans for the nonprofit's financial revitalization. This announcement demonstrates a return to financial stability and BAC's ongoing commitment to vital visual and performing arts for residents of southwest Chicago, a goal of the city's new arts & culture implementation plan for 'strengthening arts in the community,' according to Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

Following the success of the inaugural Chicago Music Summit this fall, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events are proud to announce the first Chicago Film and Media Summit on Sunday, October 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington. The Summit will focus on Chicago's film making community in efforts to nurture the ever-growing local culture. Chicago filmmakers expected to participate include actor Michael Shannon, producer Bob Teitel and director John McNaughton.

Lifelong Chicagoan Roche Edward Schulfer's 40 years of distinguished service to Goodman Theatre-a rarely-exceeded tenure at a single American theater-will be celebrated with a star on the 'Walkway of Stars' beneath the iconic Goodman marquee, and at the 2013/2014 Season Opening Celebration today, September 24.

WHEREAS, dance is both a personal and public form of art and expression that has always been an integral part of many cultures the world over; and...

The Joffrey Ballet, led by Artistic Director Ashley Wheater and Executive Director Greg Cameron, announced today that the Company has been awarded a $500,000 challenge grant from the Rudolf Nureyev Dance Foundation expressly to launch an endowment for the creation, production and performance of full-length story ballets. The new Rudolf Nureyev Fund at The Joffrey Ballet, as it will be known, represents one of the largest awarded to a single cultural institution in the Foundation's history, with the Joffrey joining such other high profile organizations as the New York City Ballet, School of American Ballet, San Francisco Ballet and The Joyce Theatre. The Joffrey Ballet will be responsible for raising an additional $1 million to complete the Fund.

The Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP), the world's first year-round presenter of American tap dance and contemporary percussive arts, honors Mayor Rahm Emanuel with its JUBA! Award at JUBALEE, CHRP's annual gala benefit supporting performance, education and community programs that reach more than 20,000 people every year. This special evening, hosted by broadcast legend and civic leader Bill Kurtis, takes place October 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.

Discovery Channel announced THE PRESIDENTS' GATEKEEPERS will premiere as a two-night, four-hour event today, September 11 and Thursday, September 12 at 9PM ET/PT.

Mayor of Chicago Rahm Emanuel makes his first visit to the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, tonight, Monday, Sept. 9 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Redmoon culminates its Summer Park Series - a Night Out in the Parks event - in the historic Humboldt Park with a special reception open to the public to honor Allstate Insurance Company and it collaborators and supporters tonight, September 7th, 2013.

Mayor of Chicago Rahm Emanuel will make his first visit to the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Monday, Sept. 9 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHICAGO, Sept. 3, 2013 - China's Hainan Airlines officially commenced non-stop service from Chicago to Beijing, opening the airline's newest American gateway. Mainland China's only certified Skytrax five-star airline will operate service out of Chicago twice per week on Tuesdays and Sundays. In November, subject to government approval, the airline plans to change aircraft type from an Airbus 340 to the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and in December, the non-stop frequency will be doubled to four times per week. In June 2014, the flight frequency will increase to daily.

Redmoon culminates its Summer Park Series - a Night Out in the Parks event - in the historic Humboldt Park with a special reception open to the public to honor Allstate Insurance Company and it collaborators and supporters on September 7th, 2013.

Lifelong Chicagoan Roche Edward Schulfer's 40 years of distinguished service to Goodman Theatre-a rarely-exceeded tenure at a single American theater-will be celebrated with a star on the 'Walkway of Stars' beneath the iconic Goodman marquee, and at the 2013/2014 Season Opening Celebration on September 24.

The Chicago Dancing Festival has announced the programming schedule for its seventh season. Co-produced by internationally renowned choreographer and native Chicagoan Lar Lubovitch and highly esteemed Chicago dancer Jay Franke, this 'Free-to-All' Festival is set to take place today, August 20 - 24, featuring top ballet, modern, ethnic and rhythmic dance companies from Chicago and across the country.

THE GREAT FOOD TRUCK RACE kicks off season four with a brand-new cast of food truck hopefuls, who hit the road for the longest route in series history.

The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) revealed today the complete schedule for the 24th Annual Fall Festival, 88 events which will explore the theme of Animal: What Makes Us Human, Oct. 13 on the Northwestern Universitycampus, Oct. 20 on the University of Chicago campus, and Nov. 1-10 at venues across Chicago. This year's presenters include political consultant and former Senior Advisor to President Obama David Axelrod, revolutionary chef, restaurateur, and TV personalityRick Bayless, celebrated author of Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close and Eating Animals Jonathan Safran Foer, Tony Award-winning choreographer and Kennedy Center Honors recipient Bill T. Jones, 59 Grand Slam title-winning tennis player Martina Navratilova, critically-acclaimed director of Boys Don't Cry and the upcoming film remakeCarrie Kimberly Peirce, Boardwalk Empire and Man of Steel actor Michael Shannon as a featured performer in White Rabbit, Red Rabbit, author of A Series of Unfortunate EventsLemony Snicket (Daniel Handler), and many more.