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About artworks

Carl R. McKenzie & Associates / Artworks Chicago have been producing special events for more than 30 years. We have a long history of managing and representing National Recording Artist and producing concerts and festivals. Since the mid “70’s” we have produced many history making performances of artist such as, Stevie Wonder, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Chaka Khan, Miles Davis, Donny Hathaway; Earth Wind & Fire as examples of only a few. We also managed Jeane Carne on (Philadelphia International Records) Norman Connors (Arista Records), Stanley Turrentine (Blue Note Records), Ada Dyer (Motown Records), and represented many others such as Roy Ayers, Marion Meadows and more.

We produced for Philip Morris Company the “Benson & Hedges Tour 100 nights Live” which consist of 10 concerts in 10 Cities nationally with the John Schreiber Group of New York. This series featured Morris Day & The Time, Rachell Ferrell, Jeffery Osborne, Regina Bell, Cameo, Ohio Players, Roy Ayers, Najee, Gerald Albright, Con FunkShun, Zapp/Roger, Phil Perry, Tony, Toni, Tone and others.

We have been recognized by the Mayor’s Office of Special Events since 1985. As owner and operator we produce in Chicago over 30 events featuring Arts, Crafts, and Music shows each year. Artworks Chicago has become a Brand name to many in the Metropolitan Chicago Area. Our events are located in the Chicago business districts each week during summer months. Daley Plaza, Federal Plaza, North Michigan Avenue, Mariano Park, Connors Park, Hyde Park, Union Park, as well as “ Chicago’s 1st and oldest Park “ Washington Square Park. In fall and winter we provide many Super Regional Shopping Malls special events including Arts, Crafts and Music events annually since 1996.

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chaka khan at millenium park, chicago

Chicago South Side native Chaka Khan came home to celebrate her 40th anniversary of being in the music industry as well as her 60th birthday. Performance in Chicago's Millennium Park Sunday, July 28, 2013.

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