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The Culture News section provides access to all State of Illinois press releases that have been published about the arts and entertainment, highlighting state historical and cultural announcements.
05/01/10 - Governor Pat Quinn Proclaims Dick Biondi Day
Honors Legendary Disc Jockey for 50 years of Spinning Music that has Defined Generations
CHICAGO – May 1, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today proclaimed Dick Biondi Day in Illinois, honoring the radio legend for his 50-year career and his continuing influence on rock and roll music and popular culture.

04/21/10 - Governor Quinn Declares Ebertfest Day in Illinois
Honors Celebrated Film Critic and Highlights Annual Festival for Often-Overlooked Films in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN – April 21, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today declared “Ebertfest Day” in Illinois to honor the legendary film critic Roger Ebert and his annual festival to showcase films that have been overlooked by the public, film critics or distributors.

04/09/10 - Arts-In-Education Residency Grants Available from Illinois Arts Council
May 3rd Deadline for Professional Artist Residency Support; Online Application Workshop Scheduled for April 20th
Illinois – The guidelines and application for the Illinois Arts Council’s Fiscal Year 2011 Arts-in-Education Residency Program are now available. Grants from this program provide support to Illinois not-for-profit organizations for professional artist residencies lasting from two weeks to six months in one fiscal year. Residencies may be in the disciplines of creative writing, dance, interdisciplinary arts, media, theater, or visual arts.


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