Printers Row Lit Fest coming Sept. 7/8, presented by the Near South Planning Board. (Photo courtesy of Near South Planning Board)
Printers Row will be festival central shortly. The Printers Row Art Fest, presented by Amdur Productions, will take place on Aug. 10/11 with over 95 juried artists. The event will take place at 701 S. Dearborn from Harrison to Polk St. and will include a Kids Art Zone for art projects, face painting and more. There will also be live music and Live Art Demo stations.
Next up, the 39th annual Printers Row Lit Fest, presented by the Near South Planning Board, which will take place Sept. 7/8 on the streets of South Dearborn, from Ida B.Wells to Polk St. The event will take place rain or shine and all events are free with seating provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Former U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith will be the headlining speaker. There will be 70+ free programs for children and adults set across 6 different indoor and outdoor stages from10 am- 6 pm, with over 200 presenters.
Amdur Productions' Printers Row Art Fest coming Aug. 10/11. (Photo courtesy of Amdur Productions)
So, gather the family and plan a trip to this “printing hub of the Midwest” where tree-lined streets are dotted with bookshops and charming restaurants. There’s something for everyone!
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