Yes, the city’s budget problems are severe. We reported last week that the Outdoor Film Festival was not on the city’s 2010 calendar of special events due to budget cuts and therefore likely to be nixed. Reelchicago.com confirms that the Outdoor Film Festival is a goner. Even the huge success of the Duck Soup Groucho nose-and-glasses event couldn’t keep away hard times. Reelchicago.com reporter Chris Shogren-Thompson notes that while the fest has always had corporate sponsors, they never covered the full bill. Of course, for a successful event like this, I’d argue that the city should embrace the idea that some things they offer to citizens that aren’t vital services are nonetheless worth doing without turning to corporate funding. I’m of the mind that a government ought to fund things like the arts without asking whether the events can pay for themselves through a bunch of freakin’ corporate logos plastered over everything. But I know some people might view outdoor screenings of films as a luxury when we can’t even get the damned streets properly repaired. Either way, R.I.P. Outdoor Film Fest.
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Totally agree. A few more points: 1) The city has stats that prove that Culture and Tourism are the most profitable city-arms. So it’s pretty much a given that this is a political move. 2) One out of three Streets and San workers don’t come to work on any given day (as confirmed by Streets and San in a Sun-Times report) WTF??!
Yeah, I’m with Jennifer; budgeting is political. Culture and tourism are a good investment, as shown by the huge crowds who were showing up for each film in the park. People want it, and doing it is a good move for government that wants to be known for doing things that people want done.
C.O.F.F. was a great outlet to see a classic film and enjoy the city backdrop,while encouraging people to come out on a Tuesday night. Corporate sponsors helped defray the costs. It is time for a change in the political landscape. People need options for art, and recreation, if our officials don’t understand ,we do!
This is a travesty. There are certain things that make summer in Chicago uniquely amazing. The Outdoor Film Fest is one of them. Perhaps Daley should call some of the donors who won’t need to pony up for the Olympics anymore. This is an event worth saving.
I am so depressed. We live 4 hours from Chicago, but would visit every summer to watch a film in Grant Park. This is indeed a sad day.