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SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples' Day - CPS Student Non-Attendance Day (Merit Classes in Session)
DESCRIPTION:CPS students will be out of school for Indigenous Peoples’ Day; however\, Merit classes will be in session as scheduled.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/indigenous-peoples-day/
LOCATION:IL
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SUMMARY:Merit South Shore Classes Begin
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/south-shore-classes-begin/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group Classes,Key Dates,Private Lessons
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SUMMARY:Diwali Musical Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a musical storytime at 4:30pm! This event is part of the Mary Bartelme Park Council’s Diwali Celebration. Stop by the park from 4-7pm for free activities\, performances\, and community celebration—hope to see you there!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/diwali-storytime/
LOCATION:Mary Bartelme Park\, 115 S Sangamon St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Early Childhood
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SUMMARY:Merit - Near North Halloween Party
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/near-north-halloween-party/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Key Dates
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251027
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SUMMARY:CPS Student Non-Attendance Day (Merit Classes in Session)
DESCRIPTION:CPS students will have a non-attendance day; however\, Merit classes will be in session as scheduled.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/cps-student-non-attendance-day/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Key Dates
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SUMMARY:Play On 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join Merit School of Music for a special benefit concert supporting equal access to music education at City Winery! We are thrilled to announce that Resavoir (led by Merit alum Will Miller) will headline our 7th annual Play On\, with additional performances by Mamey (led by Merit alum Julián Pujols Quall) and Merit’s very own Honors Jazz Combo. Enjoy the gorgeous music\, bid on exciting raffle prizes\, and support high-quality music education in Chicago. \nThe doors open at 5:30pm\, and the show begins at 7:00pm. \nTickets are on sale now\, so get yours today!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/play-on-2025/
LOCATION:City Winery\, 1200 W. Randolph Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
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SUMMARY:Halloween Musical Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join Merit School of Music for a Halloween Musical Storytime at our Near North branch in Old Town! 🎃\nMerit’s talented team of performing artists will engage your little ones (all ages welcome!) and promote early literacy development with a unique blend of music\, movement\, and fun. \n📍 The 45-minute performance will be indoors at Church of the Three Crosses. \nCostumes are welcome\, so feel free to dress up and get festive! 👻\nRSVP to reserve a goodie bag for your little one — we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🛍️ \n 
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/halloween-musical-storytime/
LOCATION:Church of the Three Crosses\, 333 W Wisconsin St\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Early Childhood
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251031
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SUMMARY:Halloween - No Group Classes
DESCRIPTION:There will be no group classes held on Friday\, October 31. Happy Halloween!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/halloween-no-group-classes-2/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group Classes,Key Dates
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