Chicago, Illinois 60637

(773) 947-0600

Contact:

740 East 56th Place

Raymond Ward
(773) 947-0600 ext 228
rward@dusablemuseum.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

THE DuSABLE MUSEUM CELEBRATES THE ARRIVAL OF SUMMER
WITH ITS
st
41 ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, JULY 11 AND JULY 12, 2015
Chicago, IL. (15 June 2015) --- The DuSable Museum of African American Historys
crowd-pleasing yearly celebration of summer continues with the 41st Annual Arts &
Crafts Festival scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and July 12, 2015 from
Noon until 8:00 PM each day. The Festival will take place at the Museum, which is
located at 740 East 56th Place (57th Street and South Cottage Grove Avenue) in
Chicagoand best of all, admission is FREE!
The annual DuSable Museum Arts & Crafts festival is a showcase for local, national and
international artists of fine art and unique hand-crafted work. Originated in 1974, the
Festival features artists working in traditional, ethnic and experimental fine arts and crafts
related to African American themes, history and culture. This years theme is Connecting
Black Art & History-Celebrating Excellence, which honors the Festival and the
Museums mission of preserving the history and culture of the African American
experience.
During the 41st Annual DuSable Museum Arts & Crafts festival guests may partake of
offerings from fine artists, craft artists, food vendors, marketplace vendors, and authors.
There will also be live entertainment, educational seminars, films and family activities, in
addition to a special Childrens Pavilion sponsored by BMOA Black McDonalds
Operators Association. Scheduled Festival performers include:
Saturday, July 11, 2015
12:00 NOON D.J. Cisco
2:00 PM Spoken Word Poetry & Open Mic with 89 Plus One
3:30 PM Zemrah

5:30 PM Lady Patrice & The Rhythm Band

7:00 PM Steppin at the Fest featuring award-winning DJs, Sam Chatman, Maurice
Ice Culpepper and Al Greer
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Sunday, July 12, 2015

2:00 PM Najwa Junior Dance Corps
4:00 PM Line Dancing with FRE 2 Dance Line Dancers
5:00 PM E. Faye Butler
7:00 PM The Tribute Show honoring R&B Legends: Luther Vandross, Barry White,
Smokey Robinson, Teddy Pendergrass and Bobby Womack.
The 41st Annual DuSable Museum Arts & Crafts Festival is sponsored by
MillerCoors, Costco, Walgreens, Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical
Center, and United Airlines, the Official Airline of The DuSable Museum. Admission
to the 41st Annual DuSable Museum Arts & Crafts Festival is FREE to the public.
(For a complete listing of entertainment and activities, please visit our website at
dusablemuseum.org). The DuSable Museum of African American History gratefully
acknowledges the Chicago Park Districts generous support of the Museum and the
City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.
About The DuSable Museum of African American History
The DuSable Museum of African American History is one of the oldest institutions of its kind in the
country. Our mission is to collect, preserve and display artifacts and objects that promote understanding and
inspire appreciation of the achievements, contributions and experiences of African Americans through
exhibits, programs and activities that illustrate African and African American history, culture and art. For
more information on the Museum and its programs, please call (773) 947-0600 or visit us at
www.dusablemuseum.org

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