Chicago Cultural Center Opens Newly Renovated Claudia Cassidy Theater and Announces Summer and Fal

Season of Free Film and Arts Programming

 Chicago Cultural Center Opens Newly Renovated Claudia Cassidy Theater and Announces Summer and Fall
Season of Free Film and Arts Programming

CHICAGO— The City of Chicago and the Department of Cultural
Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) today announced an abundant lineup of free film, music, and art programming, along with tours, lectures, and more taking place this summer and fall throughout the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E Washington St).

The announcement of the summer and fall programming is coupled with the unveiling of the newly renovated Claudia Cassidy Theater, located on the second floor of the Cultural Center. Following a year-long construction
period, the 200-seat multi-purpose theater has been transformed
with all new theater seats and major technology upgrades, including a state-of-the-art movie projector, screen, and speaker system. The finishing touches include major improvements
to the stage lighting, upgraded acoustic panels, and a new curtain system for the stage.

“The transformation of the Claudia Cassidy Theater is yet another reason why the Chicago Cultural Center is such an invaluable resource for Chicagoans and visitors. With these much-needed upgrades to the Cassidy Theater, we’re pleased to be able to host world-class film in what is now a world-class theater space,” shared DCASE Commissioner Erin Harkey.
“DCASE is activating every level of the historic Chicago Cultural Center with free dynamic and engaging programming for all ages all year round.” Film Programming:

The newly renovated Claudia Cassidy Theater, located on the second floor of the Chicago Cultural Center, hosts free screenings year-round. A sample of planned events in the theater can be found below. The full schedule can be found at ChicagoCulturalCenter.org.

2022 Summer Screenings Program
• Wednesdays, July 13 – September 21 at 6:30 pm
• Presented in partnership with Cinema/Chicago, chicagofilmfestival. com
• A free, 18-week international film series featuring:
o July 13: Small Country: An African Childhood/Petit pays (France)
o July 20: Memories of My Father/El olvido que seremos (Colombia)
o July 27: The Legend of Molly Johnson (Australia)
o August 3: Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
(USA)
o August 10: The Book of Fish/Jasan-eobo (South Korea).
o August 17: Poupelle of Chimney Town/Entotsu machi no Puperu (Japan)
o August 24: Let It Be Morning/Vayehi Boker (Israel)
o August 31: I Don’t Wanna Dance (The Netherlands)
o September 7: Chen Uen (Taiwan)
o September 14: Ear for Eye (United Kingdom)
o September 21: My Father Marianne/Min pappa Marianne (Sweden)
Short Films: Dancing with Disability
• Saturday, July 23, 2022, 1 pm – 5 pm
• Presented in partnership with ReinventAbility
• Celebrates the City’s “Year of Chicago Dance” For the Left Hand
• Tuesday, August 2, 2022, 6 pm
• Presented in partnership with the Grant Park Music Festival &
Kartemquin Films Live at Mister Kelly’s
• Tuesday, August 30, 2022, 6 pm
• Presented in partnership with the Chicago Jazz Festival
Autumn Moon Festival & Opening Day of Asian Pop-up Cinema
Film Festival
• Saturday, September 10, 2022, 10 am-5 pm
• Presented in partnership with the Asian Pop-up Cinema Film
Festival
Chicago Made Professional Development Series
• Thursday, July 14, 2022, 5:30 pm – 7 pm
• Backstory”, an interactive panel discussion that takes a deep dive into the backstories of several Chicagoans who have made a name for themselves in the entertainment industry.
• Presented in partnership with Mustard Seed Vision and Chicago Made.
• Additional details are available at mustardseedvision.com.

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