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October 27
Relive Navy Pier’s first ever Virtual Celebration!
This event featured performances by local musicians, Alexis Lombre and Sam Trump, and Navy Pier public program partners, Chicago Human Rhythm Project and the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance. Get an exclusive preview of internationally renowned and locally-based artist Nick Cave’s upcoming project at the Pier and a deeper look at the making of Postcards to Chicago, a recent permanent public art installation that now covers the north side of Navy Pier.
And stick around until the end for an exciting announcement from a special guest!
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Navy Pier is dedicated to showcasing the talents of local artists and cultural organizations. This past summer, one of our first priorities was the revival of the Pier’s free public programming in a safe and distanced manner. Prioritizing free live music, fitness classes, jazz concerts in Polk Bros Park, and cultural celebrations means supporting local organizations, artists and musicians who have lost so much income and performance opportunity since COVID-19 began.
We’re proud to be a place for the public to safely rediscover Chicago.
All donations will be matched, up to $20,000, thanks to the generosity of the Navy Pier Associate Board, Gery & Sunny Chico, Clayco, William Blair, John Schmidt & Janet Gilboy, and Nicholas & Hilary Vallorano.
William J. Brodsky
Chairman
Chairman
Cedar Street Asset Management
Norman Bobins
Vice Chairman
Vice Chairman
CIBC US Region
Michelle L. Collins
Secretary
President
Cambium LLC
Jennifer W. Steans
Treasurer
President & CEO
Financial Investments Corporation
Lisa Konik Aronin
Board Member
Boys & Girls Club of Chicago
John Bucksbaum
CEO
Bucksbaum Retail Properties LLP
Gisselle Castillo-Veremis
Consul General
Consulate General of the Dominican Republic
Gery J. Chico
Partner
Chico & Nunes
Larita Clark, Ex-Officio
CEO
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority
Nora Daley
Civic Leader
Marilynn Kelly Gardner, Ex-Officio
President and CEO
Navy Pier
Sandra P. Guthman
Chair, Board of Directors
Polk Bros. Foundation
Jill Griebenow
Senior Vice President
Cboe Global Markets
Brett J. Hart, Ex-Officio
President
United Airlines
Dean M. Harrison
President and CEO
Northwestern Memorial HeathCare
Roger J. Kiley, Jr.
Ex-Officio
Board Member, Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority/Attorney, Roger J. Kiley, Jr. Law
Steve Koch
Managing Partner
Bowline Group
Donna La Pietra
Vice President and CEO
Kurtis Productions
Richard Price
Chairman and CEO
Mesirow Financial
Charles R. Matthews
President & CEO
Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas
Laura Martin
Partner
Katten
Michael G. O’Rourke
President
Signature Bank
Jorge Ramirez
Managing Director
GCM Grosvenor
Bridget Reidy
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Exelon
James R. Reilly, Life Trustee
Former CEO
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority/Senior Fellow, Metropolitan Planning Council
Sandra Reynolds
Global Director of Sales
Kendall Miles Designs, Inc.
John Simpson
Partner
Broadhaven Capital Partners
John R. Schmidt
Partner
Mayer Brown
Smita Shah
Founder & CEO
SPAAN Tech
Emily Heisley Stoeckel
Chairman of the Board
The Heico Companies and Heico Holding
Robin Loewenberg Tebbe
President
LIFT LLC
Michael A. Toolis
Vice President
Regional Business Leader, Buildings (US Central), Stantec
Kelly Welsh
President
The Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago
More Than You Imagine
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.
Since its reopening in 1995, more than 180 million guests have come to enjoy the Pier's 50 acres of unparalleled attractions and experiences. In 2020, Navy Pier continues to evolve into an accessible, year-round centerpiece for Chicago’s diverse arts and cultural treasures.