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SATURDAY + SUNDAY 10am - 7pm

Art + Music + Food + Fun

Connect South Shore is Back! The South Shore Chamber of Commerce and Special Service Area #42 is partnering with Eric Williams, Owner of the famed Silver Room, to host a 2 days Arts Festival. The event will consist of culturally rich activities including, live art, entertainment, vendors and this year's big attraction - an outdoor skating rink.

2-DAY MUSIC SCHEDULE

Saturday, SEPT 16

10:00am Yoga with Michael Saa Sekhem

11:00am - 12:30pm DJ Sean Alvarez

1:30pm - 2:00pm Mara Love(Next Showcase)

2:30pm - 3:15pm Peter Jericho & MGeni

3:30pm - 5:00pm Ayana Contreras

5:00pm - 5:30pm AUSAR

5:30pm - 7:00pm DJ Duane Powell

HOST: Mario Smith

Sunday, SEPT 17

10:00am Yoga with Studio Yogi

11:00am - 12:30pm DJ Mike Caliber

1:00pm - 1:45pm Windy City Ramblers 2nd Line

2:00pm - 3:30pm DJ Celeste Alexander

4:00pm - 4:30pm Heavy Crownz

5:00pm - 5:30pm Meagan McNeal

6:00pm - 7:00pm Charles “Rick” Heath, Jr. w/ Maggie Brown

Host: Boukhepra

 

Vendors

Please visit the Become a Vendor page for more information

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ACTIVITIES

 
 

Connect + Kids

Saturday, Sept 16 + Sunday, Sept 17

"Inclusive Sensory Adventure Tent and Play Zone" a space where all children feel welcomed and embraced, regardless of their sensory needs or differences.

We have bubbles, textured balls, hula hoops - all sorts of elements that engage different senses and promote exploration.

WINDY CITY RAMBLERS 2nd LINE

Lys Arts Gallery

Sunday, Sept 17 | 1:00pm-1:45pm

The Windy City Ramblers Brass Band builds from the musical legacy and festive spirit of the New Orleans brass band and second line culture while embracing the rich creative history of Chicago music culture and musicianship. Musically and Culturally, our aim is to inspire, cultivate, maintain and employ excellent musicianship, professionalism, bandsmanship, and cultural enlightenment.

Saturday, Sept 16 + Sunday, Sept 17

Lys Arts is an arts space, gallery and shop on the Southside of Chicago dedicated to uplifting diverse, interdisciplinary and experimental artists. Founded by Ammera Lys.

For more information.

 
 

Think + Paint Curated by JEFF K%NZ

Saturday, Sept 16 + Sunday, Sept 17

Think & Paint is a community gathering for conscious conversation and art creation, curated byJEFF K%NZ, chicago-based emcee and visual artist.With guided discussion, JEFF provides a safe space for youth, adults, and artists of all skill levels to exchange their unique perspectives visually and verbally on intimate life topics.

Yoga

Saturday, Sept 16 + Sunday, Sept 17 | 10:00am

10am Yoga sessions with Michael Saa Sekhem (Saturday) and Studio Yogi (Sunday).

 

MUSIC

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CONNECT SOUTH SHORE MEMORIES

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COMMUNITY

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