Make Music Chicago June 21, 2011

The popular Rush Hour Concerts at St. James Cathedral series is pleased to inaugurate Make Music Chicago, a live, one-day, completely free music festival on the first day of summer. People of all ages, music of all genres, and musicians of all levels – amateurs, professionals and marquee artists – are invited to gather throughout the day in Chicago’s public spaces to engage in spontaneous music-making. The festival occurs all over the city and culminates in an evening grand finale at St. James Cathedral Commons.

Performance sites include Daley Plaza, PianoForte Chicago, the Chicago Cultural Center, St. JamesCathedral Commons, the North Michigan Avenue and Lincoln Park Apple stores, and Lincoln Park Zoo. Be sure to check the website, www.makemusicchicago.com, or a complete list of concert sites and performers.

The festival is completely free for musicians and audience alike. Make Music Chicago is inspired by France’s “Fête de la Musique,” a national musical holiday marking its 30th anniversary this year.

About Rush Hour Concerts at St. James Cathedral
Known as “Great Music for Busy Lives,” Rush Hour is a free summer concert series that takes place Tuesdays from 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. June through August at St. James Cathedral in downtown Chicago. Designed with contemporary lifestyles in mind, Rush Hour believes that live music events should be
accessible to all audiences, provide regular opportunities for aesthetic nourishment, and foster a sense of community. More information can be found at rushhour.org.

Official Website: http://www.makemusicchicago.com/