| Harold Washington Cultural Center | |
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4701 S. Martin Luther King Drive
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| Country |  United States |
| Capacity | 1000 |
| Opened | 2004 |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Current use | Performing arts/business center |
| http://www.haroldwashingtonculturalcenter.com/ | |
Harold Washington Cultural Center is a performance facility located in the Grand Boulevard community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States. Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States. The State of Illinois ( roughly ill-i-NOY is a state of the United States of America, the 21st to be admitted to the Union. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The performing arts are those forms of Art which differ from the Plastic arts insofar as the former uses the artist's own Body, Face and presence The City of Chicago is divided into seventy-seven community areas. Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States. Cook County is a county in the US state of Illinois. It is the second most populous county in the United States after Los Angeles The State of Illinois ( roughly ill-i-NOY is a state of the United States of America, the 21st to be admitted to the Union. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the It was named after Chicago's first Afro-American Mayor Harold Washington and opened August 17, 2004 ten years after initial groundbreaking. A Afro-American of African ancestry an African American. Word Origin Afro-American Origin 1890 Of all the peoples who migrated to the present-day United The Mayor of Chicago is the Chief executive of Chicago, Illinois, the third largest City in the United Harold Washington ( April 15 1922 – November 25 1987) was an American Lawyer and Politician who became the Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " [1][2] In addition to the 1000 seat Com-Ed Theatre, the center offers a Digital Media Resource Center. Commonwealth Edison (or "ComEd" is the largest electric utility in Illinois, serving the Chicago and Northern Illinois area [3] Both Chicago City Council Alderman Dorothy Tillman and singer Lou Rawls take credit for championing the center, which cost $19. The Chicago City Council is the Legislative branch of the Government of the City of Chicago in Illinois. An alderman is a member of a municipal assembly or council in many jurisdictions Dorothy J Tillman (born May 12, 1947) is a former Chicago Alderman in the 3rd Ward ( map Louis Allen Rawls ( December 1, 1933 &ndash January 6, 2006) was an American Soul music, Jazz, and The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been 5 million. [2] It was originally to be named the Lou Rawls Cultural Center, but Alderman Tillman changed the name without telling Rawls. [2] Although it is considered part of the Bronzeville neighborhood it is not part of the Chicago Landmark Black Metropolis-Bronzeville District that is in the Douglas community area. Neighborhoods Bronzeville Chicago --> Bronzeville is a neighborhood located in the Douglas and Grand Boulevard The neighborhoods of Chicago are less well-defined than Chicago 's 77 Community Areas. Black Metropolis-Bronzeville District or simply Bronzeville is a historic district in the Douglas community area of Chicago in Cook County Neighborhoods Bronzeville Chicago --> Bronzeville is a neighborhood located in the Douglas and Grand Boulevard
The limestone building, which is located on the same site as a former historic black theatre,[4] has become the subject of controversy stemming from nepotism. Limestone is a Sedimentary rock composed largely of the Mineral Calcite ( Calcium carbonate: CaCO3 Nepotism is the showing of favoritism toward relatives and friends based upon that relationship rather than on an objective evaluation of ability Meritocracy or suitability After a construction phase marked by delays and cost overruns,[5] it has had a financially disappointing start and has been underutilized by many standards. These disappointments were chronicled in an award winning investigative report.
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Harold Washington
Harold Washington was a native Chicagoan who served 16 years in the Illinois Legislature and two years in the United States House of Representatives before he was elected to the mayor's office in 1983. Harold Washington ( April 15 1922 – November 25 1987) was an American Lawyer and Politician who became the The Illinois General Assembly is the Legislative branch of the Government of the state of Illinois in the United States, created by the The United States House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress; the other is the Senate. Washington earned a B.A. in 1949 from Roosevelt University and his law degree in 1952 from Northwestern University. Roosevelt University is a private Institution of Higher education with full service Campuses in Chicago's Loop and northwest He was then admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1953 after which he practiced law in Chicago. His Mayoral victory encouraged Blacks throughout the country to register to vote. Washington's legacy as mayor was one of numerous Black appointments to top city government jobs. [6]
Today
The center has not been successful by most measures. The center received $800,000 from Commonwealth Edison for the naming rights to the theatre for ten years before the center opened. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been Commonwealth Edison (or "ComEd" is the largest electric utility in Illinois, serving the Chicago and Northern Illinois area [4][7] The center had originally broken ground on what was to be called the Lou Rawls Theatre and Cultural Center, in 1993 and had accepted a $100,000 check from Lou Rawls's aunt, Vivian Carter, to help fund-raising efforts, during a second ground breaking in 1998. Louis Allen Rawls ( December 1, 1933 &ndash January 6, 2006) was an American Soul music, Jazz, and However, by 2002, in frustration of what should have been completed Rawls withdrew from and distanced himself from the project. Tillman insisted the delays were a function of her insistence that the project use at least 70% African-American contractors. [7]
Finances
It has not been profitable. In fact it lost nearly twice as much money as it grossed in its first full year of operations. [2] Investigative reports by the Lakefront Outlook show that between August 17, 2004 and June 30, 2005, which marked its first fiscal calendar year, the HWCC show federal tax return revenues of $678,688, including government grants of $25,000 while its expenses totaled $1,269,514. Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. In business revenue or revenues is Income that a company receives from its normal business activities usually from the sale of goods and services In common usage an expense or expenditure is an outflow of Money to another person or group to pay for an item or service or for a category of costs [2] It has essentially used all of the $2 million in private donations made during the construction and fund-raising phases. In the fields of Architecture and Civil engineering, construction is a process that consists of the Building or assembling of Infrastructure Fundraising is the process of soliciting and gathering Money or other gifts in-kind by requesting donations from individuals businesses charitable foundations or governmental [2] Despite a small steady flow of public money, Tobacco Road Inc. , the non-profit manager of the center has had to refinance one of the three mortgages on the property. A mortgage is the pledging of a property to a Lender as a security for a Mortgage loan. Although the property lost money when it first opened, it has begun to make a modest profit. [8]
Calendar
Although the center was originally meant to be an education center first, and an entertainment center second it has not been a success at either. [2] Youth programing has been scarce and the performance calendar has been sparse. [2] As a result it has failed to lure the anticipated amount of tourism to the neighborhood. [9]
History
The Center is located on a historical corner in the historical Bronzeville neighborhood. Neighborhoods Bronzeville Chicago --> Bronzeville is a neighborhood located in the Douglas and Grand Boulevard The intersection at 47th Street and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive (formerly South Park) was at one time one of the most storied intersections in the Afro-American culture. A Afro-American of African ancestry an African American. Word Origin Afro-American Origin 1890 Of all the peoples who migrated to the present-day United As the location of the former Regal Theatre, it played host to the most prominent icons in African-American music such as Count Basie and Duke Ellington regularly. William "Count" Basie ( August 21, 1904 &ndash April 26, 1984) was an American jazz pianist, Organist Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29 1899 &ndash May 24 1974 was an American Composer, Pianist, and Bandleader. The corner provided fodder for national gossip columnists and for the dreams of Black American youth. [4] The Bronzeville neighborhood was at one time the city's center of Black cultural, business and political life. It was also the former home to famous musicians such as Scott Joplin, Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton and Fats Waller, as well as legendary blues artist Willie Dixon and many more. Scott Joplin (between June 1867 and January 1868 &ndash April 1 1917 was an American musician and Composer of Ragtime music Louis Armstrong (August 4 1901 &ndash July 6 1971 nicknamed Satchmo or Sachimo and Pops, was an American Jazz Trumpeter Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton ( ca September 20, 1885 or October 20, 1890 – July 10, 1941) was an Fats Waller (born Thomas Wright Waller on May 21, 1904 &mdash December 15, 1943) was an American jazz pianist William James "Willie" Dixon ( July 1, 1915 &ndash January 29, 1992) was a well-known American Blues Bassist [6]
Features
The Harold Washington Cultural Center has private corporate meetings rooms, to host workshops, and receptions. Harold Washington ( April 15 1922 – November 25 1987) was an American Lawyer and Politician who became the [3] It also has a two story atrium equipped with three 48' plasma screens for video. [3] The center features the Com-Ed Theatre and the Digital Media Resource Center. The center is 40,000 square feet (3,700 m²) and has a statue measuring 20 feet (6. A statue is a Sculpture in the round representing a person or persons an animal or an event normally full-length as opposed to a bust, and at least close to life-size 1 m) of the late Mayor at the entrance on the corner of 47th Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. [10] The lobby features two-story windows that permitting natural lighting, marble floors, a black-and-white spiral staircase, which looks like a winding piano keyboard. Marble is a nonfoliated Metamorphic rock resulting from the Metamorphism of Limestone, composed mostly of Calcite (a crystalline form of Spiral Staircase #15 is a DVD released by D'espairsRay on March 18, 2008. The Center was originally configures with an 1800 seat theatre, an art gallery and museum space. An art gallery or art museum is a space for the exhibition of art, usually Visual art. [4]
The current Com-Ed Theatre is a 1,000 seat, state- of-the-art performance facility. [3] It has not only served as host to internationally acclaimed artist and events, but also as host to community fundraisers and celebrations. [3]
The Digital Media Resource Center offers technology workshops that are free to the public. The main objective of the center is to "foster an environment that provides children and seniors of the Bronzeville community (and Chicago's south side at large) with hands on technology driven experiences. "[3] The Digital Media Resource Center is sponsored by the Illinois Institute of Technology, Comcast and Advance Computer Technical Group. Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT is a private PhD-granting university located in the greater Chicago Illinois area with programs in Engineering, Science, Comcast Corporation ( is the largest Cable television company the second largest Internet service provider and (according to the company the fourth largest telephone [3] The state of the art center offers a wireless network with a one mile radius. The center is powered by Comcast broadband and has upload capability to offer online concerts from the center. The term broadband can have different meanings in different contexts [3] The computer center has 30 computer stations. [3] The center serves seniors, small business owners as well as local youth. Old age consists of ages nearing or surpassing the Average life span of Human beings and thus the end of the human life cycle. [11]
The 750 pounds (340 kg) statue shows Mayor Washington looking authoritative in a business suit and tie and talking as if to a committee while clenching a document in his right hand and gesturing with his left. The pound or pound-mass (abbreviation lb, lbm, or sometimes in the United States #) is a unit of Mass The man's suit of clothes is a set of garments which are crafted from the same cloth The sculpture also has a biography of Washington's political, military and academic record at the bottom. [6]
Controversy
The Lakefront Outlook, a free weekly newspaper with a circulation of 12,000 that reports on the Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood, won a George Polk Award, one of the most coveted honors in journalism, for its investigative reports about Dorothy Tillman (3rd) and the Harold Washington Cultural Center. A newspaper is a written Publication containing News, information and Advertising, usually printed on low-cost paper called Newsprint. The George Polk Awards are a series of American journalism awards issued annually by Long Island University in Brooklyn. [9] These reports focus on the post construction controversies and ignore the construction delays and cost overruns. Despite these controversies and his stand on ethics reform, U.S. Senator Barack Obama endorsed Tillman in her 2007 election in part because she was an early supporter of his. Ethics is a major branch of Philosophy, encompassing right conduct and good life The United States Senate is the Upper house of the bicameral United States Congress, the Lower house being the House of Representatives [12]
Management
Jimalita Tillman, Dorothy Tillman's daughter, is the executive director of Tobacco Road for which she is paid is paid $45,000. Current and former members of the Tobacco Road board include her brother Bemaji Tillman; Otis Clay, a Chicago musician and long time friend of Dorothy Tillman; Robin Brown, Dorothy Tillman’s former chief of staff; Brenda Ramsey, a campaign contributor to Tillman’s 3rd Ward Democratic Organization; and Terrence Bell, a financial contributor to Tillman’s campaigns. [2]
Catering
Some of the events that the Center has hosted are under scrutiny for violating federal non-profit tax law. The Internal Revenue Service forbids persons affiliated with a non-profit group — and their relatives — from transacting for profit to a non-profit group’s senior management or members of its board of directors. The Jimalita Tillman owns and operates the Spoken Word CafÈ, located directly north of the HWCC, which seems provide catering for HWCC events. That is potentially a violation of federal tax law. [2]
Events
The grand opening gala featured Roy Ayers leading a 14-piece Harold Washington Cultural Center Orchestra. Roy Ayers (born September 10, 1940, Los Angeles) is a Funk, soul and Jazz Vibraphone player [6] Among the other events hosted at the HWCC have been the Olympic Champion speedskater, Shani Davis, celebration marking his return to the United States following the 2006 Winter Olympics in March 2006. Speed skating or speedskating is a competitive form of Skating in which the competitors race each other in travelling a certain distance Shani Davis (born August 13, 1982 in Chicago Illinois) is an American Speed skater who competes in both short track and long The 2006 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XX Olympic Winter Games, were a Winter Multi-sport event which was celebrated in [13]
In addition, from July 23-July 25, 2006, a three-day conference commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Chicago Freedom Movement was held at the center. Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Chicago Freedom Movement was the most ambitious Civil rights campaign in the North of the United States, and lasted from mid-1965 to early 1967 Attendees included C.T. Vivian and Jesse Jackson who delivered the concluding lecture. Reverend C T Vivian (born July 28, 1924 in Boonville, Missouri) is a minister and was a close friend and lieutenant of Reverend Martin Jesse Louis Jackson Sr (born October 8 1941 is an American Civil rights activist and Baptist minister. [14]
In September 2006, the Black United Fund honored Tillman and her daughters Jimalita, Ebony and Gimel at a gala at the center. [2]
The building has hosted several concerts by groups such as De La Soul,[15] and it has hosted a birthday party for Da Brat with invitees such as Mariah Carey, Jermaine Dupri and Twista,[16]
Notes
- ^ Cultural center under scrutiny. A concert is a live Performance, usually of Music, before an Audience. De La Soul is a Grammy Award-winning hip hop group They are best known for their eclectic sampling and quirky surreal lyrics and their contributions to the evolution Shawntae Harris (born April 14, 1974) better known by her Stage name Da Brat is an American female rapper. Jermaine Dupri, also known as JD, (born Jermaine Dupri Mauldin) is an American Record producer and Rapper. Carl Terrell Mitchell, (born Novermber 27 1973 better known by his Stage name Twista, is an American hip-hop emcee who once held the title of fastest emcee in the Hyde Park Herald. Retrieved on 2007-06-06. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Meyer, Erin and Kalari Girtley. Cultural center lost twice as much as it grossed its first year. Hyde Park Herald. Retrieved on 2007-06-06. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Harold Washington Cultural Center (Home page). www. haroldwashingtonculturalcenter. com. Retrieved on 2007-06-06. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year
- ^ a b c d Henderson, Shirley (2004-12-01). "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican Celebrating Harold: a new cultural center embodies the vision of former Chicago Mayor Harold Washington and helps to revitalize the community.(Harold Washington Cultural Center). Ebony Magazine. Ebony, a monthly Magazine for the African American market was founded by John H HighBeam Research, Inc. . Retrieved on 2007-09-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France
- ^ EDITORIAL: For the Chicago City Council. Knight Ridder Tribune Business News. ProQuest-CSA LLC (2007-02-12). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Retrieved on 2007-06-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes.
- ^ a b c d Cultural Center opening, bronze statue, honor memory of Chicago's first Black mayor. Jet Magazine. FindArticles (2004-09-06). "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Retrieved on 2007-09-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France
- ^ a b Lawrence, Curtis (2004-03-24). "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Public gets first view of new cultural center. Chicago Sun-Times. FindArticles. Retrieved on 2007-09-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France
- ^ Martin, Aratee (April 2007). Unions, Harold Washington Center big issues in Third Ward race. nearwestgazette. com. Retrieved on 2007-09-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France
- ^ a b Manor, Robert (2007-02-20). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Small paper honored for Bronzeville center probe. Knight Ridder Tribune Business News. ProQuest-CSA LLC. Retrieved on 2007-06-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins
- ^ Harold Washington Cultural Center. metromix. com. Retrieved on 2007-09-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France
- ^ Harold Washington Cultural Center (programs). HaroldWashingtonCulturalCenter. com (2006). Retrieved on 2007-06-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath.
- ^ Jackson, David and John McCormick (2007-06-12). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Critics: Obama endorsements counter calls for clean government. Chicagotribune. com.
- ^ Bowean, Lolly (2006-03-26). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Davis party tour kicks off in style: Olympic champ back in Chicago for 1st time since making history. Knight Ridder Tribune Business News. ProQuest-CSA LLC. Retrieved on 2007-06-06. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year
- ^ Noel, Josh (2006-07-24). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Activists look back, but plan for future '60s civil rights effort echoes in Chicago meeting. Knight Ridder Tribune Business News. ProQuest-CSA LLC. Retrieved on 2007-06-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes.
- ^ De La Soul. Yahoo! Inc. (2004-07-06). "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Retrieved on 2007-09-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France
- ^ Da Brat-Tat-Tat is B-Ba-Bac-Back - Chicago April 9, 2005. PRWeb. Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC. (2005-03-28). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. Retrieved on 2007-09-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France
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