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Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St., 4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60602

Maxwell Street Market
800 S. Desplaines St.
Chicago, IL 60607

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The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is dedicated to enriching Chicago’s artistic vitality and cultural vibrancy. This includes fostering the development of Chicago’s non-profit arts sector, independent working artists and for-profit arts businesses; providing a framework to guide the City’s future cultural and economic growth, via the 2012 Chicago Cultural Plan; marketing the City’s cultural assets to a worldwide audience; and presenting high-quality, free and affordable cultural programs for residents and visitors.

Alerts (Cultural Affairs and Special Events)

Low Alert Jun 5, 2013 Maxwell Street Market Dog and Owner Costume Contest
Low Alert Dec 18, 2012 Cultural Advisory Council Meeting Schedule for 2013

Most Recent News (Cultural Affairs and Special Events)

Jun 12, 2013 Free Registration Begins June 17 For Inaugural Chicago Music Summit
Jun 3, 2013 Popular Pop-Ups Return To Taste Of Chicago Presented By WTTW11’s Check, Please!
May 31, 2013 Taste Of Chicago Announces Lineup Of New Additions And Classic Favorites To Be Featured At 2013 Festival
May 20, 2013 Mayor Emanuel And DCASE Announce Free Summer Film Series With State Of The Art Screen
May 20, 2013 The Department Of Cultural Affairs And Special Events Announces Its Summer 2013 Theater And Dance Schedule
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