Completed in 1897 as Chicago’s first central library, the building was established as the Chicago Cultural Center, the nation's first and most comprehensive free municipal cultural venue, in 1991. One of the most visited attractions in Chicago, the stunning landmark building is home to two magnificent stained-glass domes, as well as free visual art exhibitions, performances, tours, lectures, family activities, music, and more – presented by the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and many others. Learn about the latest events and news at <a href="file:///C:/Users/450122/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/IYWSW3MF/ChicagoCulturalCenter.org">ChicagoCulturalCenter.org</a> and by following the Chicago Cultural Center on <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/twitter.com/ChiCulturCenter__;!!B24N9PvjPQId!dhNnaJkYVPEfTFG_LmvvSEI12CDYZSISzJOrq6hm4SmjJDEtW1g9mFqODvdAw7L4ONVX9KkIs9Dpvl1RDfCMD8U$">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.facebook.com/ChicagoCulturalCenter__;!!B24N9PvjPQId!dhNnaJkYVPEfTFG_LmvvSEI12CDYZSISzJOrq6hm4SmjJDEtW1g9mFqODvdAw7L4ONVX9KkIs9Dpvl1RreqCg1A$">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/chicagoculturalcenter/__;!!B24N9PvjPQId!dhNnaJkYVPEfTFG_LmvvSEI12CDYZSISzJOrq6hm4SmjJDEtW1g9mFqODvdAw7L4ONVX9KkIs9Dpvl1RI55J9FM$">Instagram</a>.Image: rendering of Kerry James Marshall mural on the back of the Chicago Cultural Center on Garland Court, fall 2017

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