Chicago Artists Month Opening Gala, September 28

You're invited to Bunjin: A Celebration of Spirit and Soul to kick off Chicago Artists Month 2008 at the Hyde Park Art Center (HPAC). Enjoy a global mix of exhibitions and performances, including "Are We There Yet," a photographic exhibition curated by Dawoud Bey, portraits by Dale Washington, singing by the Black Monks of Mississippi and Butoh dance by Nicole LeGette. Presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, Hyde Park Art Center and the Yamaguchi Institute.

Free admission.
Hyde Park Art Center: 5020 S. Cornell Avenue.Chicago, IL

This multi-arts celebration is inspired by the spirit of Bunjin which emerged in 18th century Japan when new kinds of creative communities were invented and community, independence and high art making were celebrated.