The Artist’s Holiday: Celebrating Arts in the Dark & Chicago’s Spooky Season

Welcome back to another episode of All For the Love of Chicago! We’re getting into the spooky spirit as Halloween season takes over the city, catching up on recent work travel, celebrating Chicago’s creative spirit, and sharing some of the must-see events happening around town.

We kick things off with "The Deep Dish" as Kristen and Lisa recap their recent travels, including the Destinations International Global Leaders Forum in Geneva, the Laver Cup in London, and Brand USA Travel Week UK in Amsterdam. Plus, with spooky season officially here, Kristen recounts a recent potential ghost encounter.

In our featured segment, "We’re Lovin’ It," Kristen and Lisa welcome Mark Kelly, co-founder of Arts in the Dark, Chicago’s unforgettable nighttime parade celebrating artistic expression. Mark reflects on how the parade began, gives us a preview of the exciting sights and experiences in store for this year’s event, and discusses what makes Chicago's creative community stand apart.

Visit for detailed information about the Arts in the Dark parade. We wrap up with Let’s ChicaGO, where Joanie and Fabiola share even more ways to celebrate the spooky season around Chicago!

They highlight the 30th anniversary of the Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade, the Upside Down Halloween Parade, where kids can join in the fun by dressing up and participating themselves, and Embers of the Windy City ghost tours for those looking to explore Chicago’s haunted history. Plus, they spotlight the Día de los Muertos Chicago celebration hosted by the National Museum of Mexican Art, bringing vibrant traditions, art, and culture to the season.

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