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Saying Goodbye to the Silver Room Block Party

Saying Goodbye to the Silver Room Block Party

FromCity Cast Chicago


Saying Goodbye to the Silver Room Block Party

FromCity Cast Chicago

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Jul 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Organizers of the Silver Room Sound System Block Party recently announced that this would be their final year. Although it started as a more traditional block party in 2002, the event has grown to be one of Chi’s most highly-anticipated summertime fests, especially for Black Chicago. The Triibe Contributor Danielle Sanders talks with Jacoby about the legacy of the Silver Room Block Party and the viability of these cultural fests. We also hear from the Silver Room’s founder, Eric Williams.

The last Silver Room Block Party is next weekend, July 29-30. Find out more and snag your tickets here.

Last year, we recorded our very first live episode at the Silver Room on the eve of their 2022 block party. You can check it out here.

We mentioned Tacos y Tamales in Pilsen this weekend.

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Released:
Jul 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Chicago’s daily news podcast, fresh every weekday at 6 a.m. Host Jacoby Cochran brings you timely conversations with news and culture makers; activists and artists; bus drivers and students; those who love and hate this place—all in 15 minutes a day. It’s a smart and delightful new way to connect with the city we share. Learn more and subscribe to our morning newsletter at citycast.fm/chicago.