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SUMMARY:Building Closed - Labor Day
DESCRIPTION:The Joy Faith Knapp Music Center will be closed on Monday\, September 1 in honor of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday\, September 2.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/building-closed-labor-day-2/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Key Dates
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SUMMARY:FREE Instrument Exploration! Workshop
DESCRIPTION:⏰ Sign up starting Monday\, Aug 25 at 9am. This popular workshop fills fast—reserve your spot early! \nHave a music-loving child who isn’t quite sure which instrument to choose? The best way to pick is by trying them all! This fun introductory workshop is designed to give kids of all ages the chance to explore various instruments and learn more about Merit’s programming. \nOur team of experts will introduce kids (and parents\, too!) to: \n\nInstruments such as guitar\, piano\, violin\, and more!\nGroup classes and private lessons at Merit\nEarly Childhood classes for ages 0-8\nWhat age to start learning instruments and why\n\nAt the end of the workshop\, your child can choose their favorite instrument and you’ll have the opportunity to sign up for classes with a special discount!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/instrument-exploration-6/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250912
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SUMMARY:Instrumental & Vocal Music New Parent Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/instrumental-vocal-music-new-parent-meeting/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group Classes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250914
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SUMMARY:Conservatory Classes Begin
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the Student Orientation and Conservatory New Parent Meetings. \nMore information coming soon!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/conservatory-classes-begin/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservatory
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SUMMARY:Merit @ 61st Street Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the 61st Farmer’s Market in South Shore! Stop by our booth to explore an instrument petting zoo\, meet our team\, and enjoy a musical storytime (11:00am) while learning about Merit’s South Shore fall programming. This event is free and open to the public! \n\n🎺 Instrument Petting Zoo: 10:00am – 1:00pm\n📖 Musical Storytime @ 11:00am
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/merit-61st-street-market-2025/
LOCATION:61st Street Market\, 6100 S Blackstone Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250916
DTSTAMP:20251002T071007
CREATED:20250611T183120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T183120Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Group Classes\, Private Lessons\, and Early Childhood Classes Begin
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/fall-classes-begin/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood,Group Classes,Key Dates,Private Lessons
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T113000
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SUMMARY:Open House at Merit – South Shore
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to Merit School of Music – South Shore’s Open House on Saturday\, September 20 @ 10:00 – 11:30 am!\n  \nStop by our Open House to:\n\nEnjoy an instrument petting zoo 🥁\nWatch performances including a special musical storytime 👏\nExplore the building 🏫\nLearn about fall programming 🍂\n& more! 🤗\n\nSpecial pricing available at this location!\n\n→ RSVP for the event
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/open-house-merit-south-shore/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music – South Shore\, 7000 S Jeffery Blvd\, Chicago\, 60649\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250927
DTSTAMP:20251002T071007
CREATED:20250822T145251Z
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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-merit-classes-in-session-2/
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CATEGORIES:Key Dates
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