CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events announced Thursday the new Millennium Park at Home concert series.
The concert series will feature music from many of the popular events that would have been performed at Millennium Park over the summer, but were cancelled due to COVID-19, including House Music, Gospel Music, and Blues Music.
The series kicks off this weekend with House music, and continues the next two weekends. Concerts will be featured on the DCASE's Youtube page and can be viewed live from 6-8 p.m. each night.
Check out the full schedule below:
House Music - May 22 & 23, 6–8 p.m.
For everyone missing the Chicago House Music Festival, check out these online concerts featuring House Music in the Key of Chicago. Promotional support by 95.1 FM Club Steppin, 5 Magazine and the House Club Tour.
Friday May 22, 6–8 p.m.Hosted by 95.1 FM Club Steppin’s Dana DivineLady DDJ JesMaurice Joshua"Aftersets" at houseclubtour.com
Saturday May 23, 6–8 p.m.Hosted by 5 Magazine’s CzarinaShannon HarrisDJ HeatherGene Hunt"Aftersets" at houseclubtour.com
Gospel Music - May 29 & 30, 6–8 p.m.
In lieu of the Chicago Gospel Music Festival, enjoy these online concerts featuring Gospel Music in the Key of Chicago. Promotional support by Inspiration 1390.
Friday May 29, 6–8 p.m.Hosted by Inspiration 1390’s Sonya Blakey, Marcella Jones and Deandra PattersonKeya TrammellTammi Vega - Chicago Gospel Music 2020 A&R Audition WinnerDonishisa BallardDJ WyldchyldBridgette HurtThe Tommies Reunion Choir
Saturday May 30, 6–8 p.m.Hosted by Inspiration 1390’s Sonya Blakey, Marcella Jones and Deandra PattersonRashada DawanLawrence HaynesDJ GalaxieLeNasia Tyson Gospel Music Festival A&R Audition 2020 WinnerRAII and WhitneyMs. Anita Wilson
Blues Music - June 5, 6 & 7, 6–8 p.m.
For everyone missing the Chicago Blues Festival, check out these online concerts featuring Blues Music in the Key of Chicago. Promotional support by 93XRT
Friday, June 5, 6–8 p.m.Hosted by 93XRT’s Tom MarkerMike WheelerGuy King
Saturday, June 6, 6–8 p.m.Hosted by WDCB 90.9FM and 93XRT’s Tom MarkerMelody AngelJohn Primer
Sunday, June 7, 6–8 p.m.Hosted by WDCB 90.9FM and 93XRT’s Tom MarkerIvy FordToronzo Cannon
For more information on the concerts, visit youtube.com/ChicagoDCASE.