The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) spotlight a slate of engaging summer arts and recreational programming taking place on the Chicago Riverwalk, a magnificent urban space located on the south bank of the Chicago River. Programming on the Chicago Riverwalk is presented by the City of Chicago and produced by DCASE in collaboration with the Department of Assets and Information (AIS), the Chicago Park District and cultural partners from around the city. Highlights of DCASE arts programming this summer include The Confluence (between Franklin and Lake Streets) and Sounds of the Riverwalk, a 12-week free music series offered select Sundays at 1pm, June 19 through early October featuring different musicians from the Chicago Band Roster. Art on theMART, the largest digital art projection in the world, covering over 2.5 acres of theMART’s river-facing façade, announced new installations inspired by the city’s Year of Chicago Dance to be showcased throughout the summer. Vendors in the Riverwalk concession program are now open including:
• Island Party Hut
• Beat Kitchen on the River
• Mercury Cruise lines & Chicago’s First Lady Cruises
• City Winery
• O’Brien’s Riverwalk Café
• Urban Kayaks
• Chicago Cycle Boats
• Sweet Home Gelato
To view the full reopening schedule and list of participating vendors, please visit www.ChicagoRiverwalk.us.
Photo Credit: Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
