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City of Chicago to Host
Carbon Nation Celebration at Millennium Park
Tuesday, August 10
Live Entertainment at 7pm, Film Screening at 8pm
Event to feature green carpet, live performances, celebrity appearances and the screening of Carbon Nation
Chicago Department of Environment, Carbon Nation, Chicago Climate Action Plan team, Broadway in Chicago, and others come together to celebrate the power of climate change solutions
WHAT:
The City of Chicago will host a Carbon Nation Celebration to celebrate the power of every-day climate change solutions for families, businesses and citizens. The event will include:
Performances by comedian Hal Sparks and the Happiness Club
Family activities and exhibits from the Museum of Science and industry
Celebrity appearances on the green carpet by the star of SHREK THE MUSICAL from Broadway Chicago
Inspirational speeches from the Chicago Department of Environment and director of Carbon Nation
The world premiere and free screening of Peter Byck’s Carbon Nation film
WHO:
Open to the public for free; celebrity attendees include:
Mayor Daley--invited
Bill Kurtis, acclaimed documentary host and producer
Hal Sparks, actor and comedian
Suzanne Malec-McKenna, commissioner, Chicago Department of Environment
Peter Byck, director and producer of Carbon Nation
Star of Broadway in Chicago’s SHREK THE MUSICAL
The Happiness Club
Carbon Nation Celebration at Millennium Park
Tuesday, August 10
Live Entertainment at 7pm, Film Screening at 8pm
Event to feature green carpet, live performances, celebrity appearances and the screening of Carbon Nation
Chicago Department of Environment, Carbon Nation, Chicago Climate Action Plan team, Broadway in Chicago, and others come together to celebrate the power of climate change solutions
WHAT:
The City of Chicago will host a Carbon Nation Celebration to celebrate the power of every-day climate change solutions for families, businesses and citizens. The event will include:
Performances by comedian Hal Sparks and the Happiness Club
Family activities and exhibits from the Museum of Science and industry
Celebrity appearances on the green carpet by the star of SHREK THE MUSICAL from Broadway Chicago
Inspirational speeches from the Chicago Department of Environment and director of Carbon Nation
The world premiere and free screening of Peter Byck’s Carbon Nation film
WHO:
Open to the public for free; celebrity attendees include:
Mayor Daley--invited
Bill Kurtis, acclaimed documentary host and producer
Hal Sparks, actor and comedian
Suzanne Malec-McKenna, commissioner, Chicago Department of Environment
Peter Byck, director and producer of Carbon Nation
Star of Broadway in Chicago’s SHREK THE MUSICAL
The Happiness Club
Stars of Carbon Nation
WHEN:
Tuesday, August 10, 2010: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
7:00-8:00 p.m.: Performances, music, fun activities and speeches
8:00-10:00 p.m.: Screening of Carbon Nation
WHERE:
Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park
201 E. Randolph St., between Michigan Ave and Columbus Ave
WHY:
This event is to celebrate the city’s commitment to environmental leadership and tackling climate change. In 2008, the city launched the Chicago Climate Action Plan which focuses on five major strategies—from energy efficient buildings and renewable energy to transportation, waste pollution and adaptation—to reduce Chicago’s greenhouse emissions 25 percent by 2020.
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