Earth Day - Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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and then every other Tuesday through September, weather permitting, no registration required, bring-your-own LUNCH
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Come out to theNate on the longest day of the year to celebrate summer with this multi-faceted arts event
Friday, June 20, 2025
5:30-8:30pm - arrive by 5 to check in, get the lay of the land, and join a docent led walk to the first two locations of the musical performances at "House Divided" and "Yes! For Lady Day" sculptures.
Arts Festival featuring:
- World class sculpture park - arrive early to take a self-guided walking tour of theNate collection using the FREE Otocast app you can find in the app store on your smartphone. Paper maps will also be available.
- IPO chamber music - the award winning Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, back by popular demand, will perform two different sets, one of which will be a Woodwind Quintet with Narrator performing Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf." FAMILY FRIENDLY - BRING the KIDS!
- CUZ ' N (R&B/Pop Band featuring Andrea Billups-Caldwell) - back by popular demand!
- Spoken word, dance, and more
- Food Trucks (available at 7pm) Joey's Chicago Style - Hot dogs/Burgers/Cheeseburgers/Polish AND Gelato / Italian ice!
Bring your own: Lawn chair (some seating might be available), water, sunscreen, insect repellant, layers of clothing for the weather, hat, shoes for walking on grass,
Free and open to the public
Register to get details and updates leading up to the event
Below is information to Know Before You Go:
- Bring water, a lawn chair, and sunscreen
- Park in East Lot 3
- Check-in starts at 5:30 p.m. We recommend being checked in by 5:45 p.m.
- Volunteers will lead groups of attendees to the first two locations for music in the Sculpture Park
- Wear shoes for walking on grass paths and layered clothing for the weather
- First music performance: 6-6:30 p.m. (House Divided/Yes! For Lady Day)
- Second music performance: 6:40-7:10 p.m. (House Divided/Yes! For Lady Day)
- Food Trucks are available starting at 7 p.m.
- Third music performance: 7:30-8:15 p.m. (Running Table)
- Sunset: 8:28 p.m.
Limited seating available. Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket.
Pro-tips:
Arrive at 5 or earlier for a self-guided tour of theNate
Use the free app Otocast to navigate the sculpture park
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Saturday, July 12, 2025
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SAVE THE DATE:
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Sculpture, Wine & Dine 2025:
The Prairie Party
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Ongoing:
Check out our Young Artist Sculpture Projects downloadable PDF - and by young we mean: we're all young at heart when it comes to making art - have fun on your own or with the kids. Post pictures of your results and tag us on Instagram so we can all share the results!
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Thank you for planning a visit to theNate! Free admission, free parking, open dawn to dusk 365 days a year.
Most events are free and open to the public, parking free, and the Metra Electric Line connects us to Millennium Park Station in Chicago.
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