As Chicago prepares to kick off its annual Blues Fest, Harold Washington College’s 11th Floor Gallery is presenting an exhibit of archival photographs curated by the Chicago Blues Museum called Unsung Bronzeville—Cultural Incubator of Sound, which provides a glimpse into the beginnings of popular music in Chicago. Unsung Bronzeville, running June 6 thru June 30, explores Chicago’s Blues, R&B and Soul music scene of the 1940s through 1970s with its early beginnings in Bronzeville, the same neighborhood former mayor Harold Washington, and college namesake, was born and raised. Exhibit hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. School groups and exhibit tours can be scheduled by calling (312) 553-3150. The college is located in the Loop at 30 E. Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60601. For more information on the Chicago Blues Museum call (773) 723-5031. The exhibit showcases a selection of Chicago Blues Museum archival photographic images of homegrown Chicago musicians, entertainers, and performers, as well as places and companies where this popular music originated and evolved. Tickets are free available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unsung-bronzevillea-music-history-exhibit-by-the-chicago-blues-museum-tickets-62424624733.