Must-Do Chicago: Experience the 33rd Annual Gospel Music Fest

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Gospel music is one of the most significant components of Chicago’s musical history. The family-friendly and free admission Chicago Gospel Music Festival keeps that tradition alive against the mesmerizing backdrop of Millennium Park and the Chicago Cultural Center. The festival explores the depth of this music genre, spanning traditional and contemporary, lively choral groups, extraordinary vocalists, dynamic duos, and more.

Friday, June 1, 2018

Chicago Cultural Center – Randolph Square, 1st Floor North

  • 12 p.m. – Morgan Park High School Gospel Choir
  • 12:35 p.m. – VJ McCoy and Worship Experience
  • 1:10 p.m. – Meesha
  • 1:25 p.m. – Gospel Hip Hop Showcase featuring Milton Calvin, Hector Dominguez and DNell
  • 2:05 p.m. – Wendell Parker
  • 2:45 p.m. – LaVargna Hubbard
  • 3:25 p.m. – Elder Thomas Singers – Winner of the ChicagoMade Gospel Music A&R Auditions

Millennium Park – Jay Pritzker Pavilion

  • 5:30 p.m. – Pastor Dan Willis and ChoZen Youth Choir 150!
  • 6 p.m. – Chicago Church Girls Rock Too! featuring Ev3, Keshia McFarland and Kristen Lowe
  • 7:10 p.m  – The Canton Spirituals
  • 8:20 p.m. – Israel & New Breed

Saturday, June 2, 2018

Millennium Park – Great Lawn

  • 7 a.m. – Gospel Music Yoga + Instructor: Marta Bailey, Dunamis Yoga
  • 8 a.m. – Gospel Music Cardio Workout + Instructor: Javid Jenkins, Getting Better Fitness Fit Factory
  • 9 a.m. – Strength Training + Instructor: LaTonya Ellis
  • 10 a.m. – Zumba® + Instructor: East Bank Club

Millennium Park – Park Grill South Tent at Park Plaza

  • 11 a.m.–2 p.m. – Gospel Bruch featuring The Victory Travelers

Millennium Park – North Promenade Tent

  • 11 a.m.-5 p.m. – Kids Activities
    • Chicago Public Library: table activities surrounding camouflage, as well as information about The Summer Learning Challenge and the CPL
    • Face Painting
    • Imagination Playground
    • Coloring
    • Balloon Twisting
    • Bean Bag Toss
  • 11 a.m.-5 p.m. – Health & Wellness
    • Be The Match: The Greater Illinois Black Nurses Association will host a bone marrow registry drive for “Be The Match Registry” of the National Marrow Donor Program (BeTheMatch.org)
    • American Liver Foundation: MADE will provide rapid screenings & literature for hepatitis C and HIV
    • Ready Set Relax Beauty Bar: Chair Massages (11am-1pm)
  • 12 p.m.-4 p.m. – Inspiration Youth Stage

    • 12 p.m. – Sauk Elementary School Show Choir
    • 12:25 p.m. – Harmonic Purpose
    • 12:45 p.m. – Open Mic (21 & Under)
    • 1:10 p.m. – Miracle Revival Cathedral Liturgical Dancers
    • 1:30 p.m. – Joshua Leak (Cellist)
    • 1:45 p.m. – Open Mic (21 & Under)
    • 2:10 p.m. – Destinee and LaDajah Lee
    • 2:30 p.m. – Mylan Pheloan
    • 2:45 p.m. – Open Mic (21 & Under)
    • 3:10 p.m. – Better Man Group
    • 3:30 p.m. – Oakdale Christian Academy Choir

Millennium Park – Jay Pritzker Pavillion

  • 4:30 p.m. – Le’Andria Johnson
  • 5:15 p.m. – “Oh Happy Day”: Chicago Choirs Celebrate the Music of Edwin Hawkins featuring: Beverly Crawford, Jonathan Nelson, Anita Wilson, Ted Winn, Bryan Popin, Rudy Currence, Latice Crawford, Malik Yusef and other special guests
  • 6:45 p.m. – Gospel House Legacy featuring The King of House Music Farley Jackmaster Funk, Lemmie Battles, Kim Stratton, Mys Michelle and Vernard Burton
  • 7:15 p.m. – The Walls Group
  • 8:30 p.m.- Donald Lawrence and The Tri-City Singers Reunion
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