November 23, 2009 :: Events :: No Comments

Urban Gateways Artist Presents: A Bronzeville Nutcracker

When: December 11 & 12- A Bronzeville Nutcracker @ 7pm
Where: Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago
Who: Ticket Holders ($25)
 

Lisa Willingham, an Urban Gateways teaching artist through the Ailey Camp, presents A Bronzeville Nutcracker, a new twist to the timeless classic. This inspiring story will take the audience on a choreographic journey exploring the infinite possibilities of movement and the true spirit of family tradition.  Purchase Tickets >>>

November 23, 2009 :: Events :: No Comments

Urban Gateways Artist Presents: Made in Chicago

When: December 4- Made in Chicago @ 6pm
Where: La Llorona Gallery, 1474 W. Webster, Chicago

Carolina I. Reyes, Urban Gateways teaching artist, will present Made in Chicago, an exhibit to include 15 pieces of Urban, pop, symbolism influences of Chicago. The artwork is not based on pretty pictures but about the current events affecting Chicagoans in the "now time".
 

Carolina describes her style as Urban Pop Surrealism. She uses urban landscapes, photography, lines, font, science, fantasy, and female figures as the subjects of her work.  Reyes’ memories, of riding her bike in the urban landscapes of Chicago and taking photographs of the gentrification process, acknowledging the lack of art in schools, and the advertisements and its affect on society has lead her to explore and communicate those experiences to her audience.  For more information >>
 

November 9, 2009 :: News :: No Comments

Urban Gateways & MusicianCorps featured on Vocalo 89.5 FM - LISTEN

MusicianCorps is a new, national “musical Peace Corps,” which Urban Gateways partnered with to bring six fellows to Chicago. Recently, Urban Gateways Executive Director Julie Simpson and MusicianCorps Fellow Jamie Topper discussed MusicianCorps in an interview on Vocalo 89.5FM. LISTEN NOW>> 

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November 4, 2009 :: Events :: No Comments

Urban Gateways Named Charity of Choice for Benefit Concert

When: December 3@ 8:00pm
Where: The Darkroom, 2210 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago
Who: Ticket Holders ($7 advance/$8 at the door)

Urban Gateways was named the charity of choice for this a benefit concert and will receive 25% of the ticket proceeds. The event is presented by Heave Media, hosted by Alex Moffat aka Max Bremmer and will feature the bands: All Things Lucid, Son of the Sun, and the Brian Miller Band. Learn More >>

November 4, 2009 :: Events :: No Comments

StepAfrika Shows Benefit Urban Gateways- Buy Tickets Today!

When: 7:30pm (Nov. 19) / 8:00pm (Nov. 20-21)
Where: Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph Street, Chicago
Who: Concert Ticket Holders

Step Afrika! is the first company in the US to transform African American “Stepping” into a theatrical spectacle. Making their Chicago Debut as part of their 15th anniversary season, Step Afrika! creates an “ocean of sound” with contemporary Stepping and Hip Hop alongside ancient Zulu dances, south African gumboot dancing and more!
 
Performances will be held at Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph Street, Chicago Illinois. When you order tickets, use the Urban Gateways code: CHRP-UG, and you’ll get 10% off the ticket price, and Urban Gateways will get 50% of the proceeds from the ticket sale. See dates and times below, and follow links for more info:
 
November 19 at 7:30pm
 
November 20-21, 2009 at 8pm

November 4, 2009 :: Events :: No Comments

Urban Gateways @ Community Arts Education Conference

When: November 13, 2009 @ 10:00am
Where: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Who: Conference Attendees
What: Urban Gateways Executive Director Julie F. Simpson will serve as a panelist during the plenary session entitled A New Day for Arts Education in America

Julie Simpson, at the Community Arts Education Conference,  will serve as a panelist for a  plenary session entitled: A New Day for Arts education in America. Discussion will revolve around the importance of building bridges with organizations/agencies in other sectors such as community development, youth development, health care, aging services etc to ensure arts education for every American. The panel will also discuss how to increase engagement, spark innovation and more boldly demonstrate the positive impact of community arts education.
 

November 4, 2009 :: Events :: No Comments

New Arts Forum Meeting

When: November 12, 2009 @ 5:30pm
Where: Hilligoss Galleries, 520 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Who: New Arts Forum Members
What: The New Arts Forum engages young professionals in the work of Urban Gateways.

Urban Gateways created the New Arts Forum (NAF) to engage young professionals in the work of Urban Gateways. The Forum’s mission is to promote and support Urban Gateways’ efforts to provide arts education programs to all children despite race or economic class.

Urban Gateways’ New Arts Forum provides members with distinctive social and networking opportunities and is the only Junior Board in Chicago Representing an arts education organization. Members play an active role in engaging other young professionals to support Urban Gateways’ programming. This creative group of people develops their leadership skills and their potential to join Urban Gateways’ Board of Directors in the future.

If you have any questions about the New Arts Forum,  or would like to join, please email Development Manager Kristy Conway