Navy Pier Hosts Third Annual Sequence Ch!cago to Showcase Chicago's Arts and Culture Scene

CHICAGO, Sept. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sequence Ch!cago returns to Navy Pier this fall and winter, highlighting the city's vibrant arts and cultural scene over 10 dates throughout the season. Presented by the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation, the series includes performances from Chicago's gifted musicians, handcrafted works by local artisans and special events, such as "Housegiving," a house music celebration featuring a clothing drive for the homeless. The series kicks off on Saturday, October 5 and will conclude on Saturday, December 20 with "A Blues Christmas" in the spectacular Aon Grand Ballroom.

Please see below for the Sequence Ch!cago schedule. To note, musicians are listed in order of appearance, additional market vendors to be announced and events are subject to change:

Saturday, October 5
Kick-Off Concert: 5 – 8 p.m. South Dock
MUSIC: DJ Shazam Bangles; Ana Ewerling; Brian Hoyt

Saturday, October 12
Chicago Culture Market: 3 – 6 p.m. Food Experience Corridor
MUSIC: A Flor de Piel; The Darling Suns; Seres de Luz
MARKET VENDORS: Exotic Scents of Mind; Ankara Imports; Colores Mexicanos

Saturday, October 19
Chicago Culture Market: 3 – 6 p.m. Food Experience Corridor
MUSIC: Mike Maimone; Priscila Carvalho; LeftJones
MARKET VENDORS: Hines Brines

Saturday, November 2
Chicago Culture Market: 3 – 6 p.m. Food Experience Corridor
MUSIC: Nine Worlds Ensemble; Somewhere Sunny; Erthe St. James
MARKET VENDORS: Exotik Wear, The Eclectic 1; SoulPäz Bath & Body

Saturday, November 16
Chicago Culture Market: 3 – 6 p.m. Food Experience Corridor
MUSIC: Subhi; Violet Crime; TBA
MARKET VENDORS: Tendaji Body Oils; Connect with Tiffany

Wednesday, November 27
Housegiving: 8:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. (Thursday, November 28) Aon Grand Ballroom
MUSIC: "The King of House Music" Farley Funkmaster Flex; Special Guest – TBA on October 13; Dee Jay Alicia
*This event will also serve as a clothing drive for the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless. Guests are encouraged to bring and drop off coats, hats, gloves, scarves, hand and foot warmers, socks, underwear, personal hygiene items, sleeping bags, dental kits, towels and blankets.

Saturday, November 30
Chicago Culture Market: 3 – 6 p.m. Food Experience Corridor
MUSIC: Kyle Madsen Trio; Ashley Stevenson; Almond&Olive
MARKET VENDORS: Tangible Things Store

Saturday, December 7
Seasonal Concert: 5 – 6 p.m. Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion
MUSIC: TRIIO

Saturday, December 14
Seasonal Concert: 5 – 6 p.m. Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion
MUSIC: The Oh Yeahs

Friday, December 20
A Blues Christmas: 7 – 8:30 p.m. Aon Grand Ballroom
MUSIC: Toronzo Cannon; Lil' Ed; Lynne Jordan; Matthew Skoller

While attending Sequence Ch!cago, guests are encouraged to take advantage of the many other Pier-wide experiences in dining, retail, boats and other activities and attractions, including the iconic and year-round Centennial Wheel and the first-ever Pier Pumpkin Lights, a free pumpkin pop-up installation from Tuesday, October 1 through Saturday, November 2.

Sequence Ch!cago is part of the Pier's ongoing commitment to offer guests free, one-of-a-kind arts and cultural programming, designed to inspire, educate and connect communities and guests across the city and globe. For more information, visit www.navypier.org.

PHOTOS: Sequence Ch!cago | Credit: James Richards IV

About Paul M. Angell Family Foundation
The mission of the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation is to advance society through the performing arts, conservation of the world's oceans, and alleviation of poverty. The foundation was created in 2011 to honor Paul M. Angell, and strives to embody the legacy of his compassion, ingenuity and industriousness.

About Navy Pier
Located on Lake Michigan, Navy Pier is one of the top-attended nonprofit destinations in the Midwest, stretching more than six city blocks and welcoming nearly 9 million guests annually. Originally opened in 1916 as a shipping and recreation facility, this Chicago landmark showcases more than 50 acres of parks, restaurants, attractions, retail shops, sightseeing and dining cruise boats, exposition facilities and more. The Pier recently celebrated its 100^th anniversary with the unveiling of the iconic Centennial Wheel, Polk Bros Park, Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion and Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion. In 2019, Navy Pier continues to usher in its second century with ongoing pier-wide redevelopment efforts – including a 220-room Hilton hotel with rooftop bar Offshore (now open), a marina and more – in addition to free, year-round arts and cultural programming designed to inspire, educate and connect communities across the city and globe. Click here to donate to Navy Pier, a 501(c)(3) organization, in support of free public programs. For more information, visit www.navypier.org.

Navy Pier Mission Statement
Navy Pier is the People's Pier, Chicago's lakefront treasure, welcoming all and offering dynamic and eclectic experiences through partnerships and programs that inspire discovery and wonder.

CONTACT
Navy Pier | Payal Patel
(312) 595-5073 | [email protected]

 Navy Pier | Anna Schapiro
 (312) 595-5063 | [email protected]

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