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Posted on Monday, 11 December 2017

First Hospitality Group, Inc. And Navy Pier Announce Navy Pier Hotel to Operate Under Curio Collection by Hilton Brand

First Hospitality Group, Inc. (FHG), a leading hotel management, acquisition and development company, and Navy Pier, Chicago’s mission-driven cultural district, today announced that its highly-anticipated Navy Pier hotel will operate upon opening in 2019 under the exclusive Curio Collection by Hilton, which has more than 40 remarkable independent hotels open around the world.

Posted on Wednesday, 29 November 2017

Navy Pier Appoints Jeff Brown as New Chief Financial Officer

Navy Pier, Chicago’s mission-driven cultural district, announced Jeff Brown as its new Chief Financial Officer effective November 15, 2017. Brown has been with the Pier since April of 2017, serving as Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting and Interim Head of Finance.

Posted on Thursday, 9 November 2017

Navy Pier’s First-Ever Benefit Event, “A Celebration ExPIERience,” Sets Course for the Pier’s Second Century by Exceeding Fundraising Goals

Navy Pier, Chicago’s mission-driven cultural district, held its first-ever fundraising event, “A Celebration ExPIERience,” securing more than $1.7 million in funds to directly support the Pier’s free public programming available to 9.3 million annual guests.

Posted on Wednesday, 8 November 2017

Fifth Third Bank Investment at Navy Pier Deepens Commitment to Chicago

Navy Pier, Chicago’s mission-driven cultural district, and Fifth Third Bank are expanding their partnership with the naming of the reimagined Family Pavilion.

Posted on Wednesday, 1 November 2017

ExPIERience the Magic at Fifth Third Bank Winter WonderFest Like Never Before!

‘Tis the season for magic, memories and more at Fifth Third Bank Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier! For the 17th consecutive year, Chicago’s mission driven cultural district is transforming its Festival Hall to offer families from near and far the holiday thrills without the wintery chills!

Posted on Tuesday, 31 October 2017

Navy Pier Official Statement Regarding Website Domain Transition to navypier.org

Navy Pier, Chicago’s mission-driven cultural district, has transitioned its website and all other digital assets from navypier.com to navypier.org as the iconic lakefront destination continues on its trajectory to becoming a globally recognized nonprofit organization and world-class platform for free arts and cultural programming.

Posted on Wednesday, 4 October 2017

Free Movies, Music and Fireworks, Oh My! Navy Pier Treats Guests to Frightening Fun for Halloween 2017

Navy Pier has all the fun and fright this month as Chicago’s mission-driven cultural district celebrates Halloween 2017 with a wicked week of special events, including two outdoor feature films, Halloween-themed music performances, Haunted Maze, boat cruises and parties, a “spooktacular” fireworks show and much more.

Posted on Monday, 25 September 2017

Navy Pier’s Sequence Ch!cago Spotlights the Best of the City’s Music and Arts

Navy Pier, Chicago’s mission-driven cultural district, is welcoming the fall/winter season with Sequence Chicago, a free dynamic performance series that celebrates local artists, musicians and cultural organizations by showcasing their works across the Pier’s various unique platforms.

Posted on Tuesday, 19 September 2017

Navy Pier Continues to Advance Centennial Vision as Construction for Family Pavilion Renovation Gets Underway

Navy Pier, Chicago’s mission-driven cultural district, today announced the next phase of its redevelopment as it commences renovations in the Family Pavilion, located at the Pier’s historic entrance.