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Singer Tammy McCann presents "Yes Mahalia!," a tribute to gospel legend Mahalia Jackson, at the Hyde Park Jazz Festival.
Posted inMusic

The Hyde Park Jazz Festival takes a step back toward normalcy

by Michael Jackson September 30, 2021October 5, 2021

The 15th Hyde Park Jazz Festival, which took place last Saturday and Sunday, may have been the best ever. That’s a tall statement, given how many great ones there have been—but it’s less about ranking favorites and more about how good it felt to see such a beloved event getting back to its old self.  […]

Posted inMusic

The Hyde Park Jazz Festival takes it to the streets

by Bill Meyer October 1, 2020August 18, 2021

With short sets from small groups in unexpected spots, the Hyde Park Jazz Festival creates a communal experience that’s pandemic safe.

Posted inMusic

Chicago’s September jazz festivals cope with COVID

by Bill Meyer August 27, 2020August 18, 2021

The city is replacing the Chicago Jazz Festival with a slimmed-down online event, while the smaller, nimbler Hyde Park Jazz Festival plans to try pop-up in-person shows.

Posted inArts & Culture

Chicago’s seven “most endangered” buildings

by Deanna Isaacs February 26, 2020August 18, 2021

Preservation Chicago releases its 2020 list.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

The Obama Foundation’s surprising challenge: Community organizers

by Deanna Isaacs October 24, 2017August 18, 2021

The Presidential Center’s latest plans have kicked off a surge of serious protest.

Posted inBlogs

Report: Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda may not perform as Alexander Hamilton in Chicago, and other news

by Kate Shepherd August 24, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, parolees can no longer be arrested for being spotted with a gang member in Illinois.

Posted inMusic

An oral history of the Chosen Few Picnic, the ‘Woodstock of house music’

by Leor Galil July 2, 2015August 18, 2021

How a family Fourth of July party grew into an annual event that attracts more than 40,000 fans

61st Street Community Garden
Posted inNews & Politics

Hyde Park & Kenwood Issue: Expelled From the Garden

by Martha Bayne March 4, 2010August 19, 2021

The U. of C. wants to park bulldozers on a Woodlawn community garden, and it won’t take “let’s talk about this” for an answer.

Posted inNews & Politics

Hyde Park & Kenwood Issue: The 800-Pound Gargoyle

by Deanna Isaacs March 4, 2010August 19, 2021

The University of Chicago may not be the only force that shaped Hyde Park and Kenwood, but it’s the biggest.

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