What are the variations in culture of Hyde Park, Chicago?

The University of Chicago hosts a wide array of cultural events throughout the year, from concerts to lectures to exhibits. The Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company, founded by a group of Hyde Parkers in 1960, presents an annual comic opera. Hyde Park has a rich tradition of blues and jazz. read more

Culture. The Hyde Park area is a unique cultural Mecca reflecting the social, cultural and racial diversity of its residents. As home to the prestigious University of Chicago, the area has enjoyed a well-deserved reputation for a vibrant intellectual and cultural life, much of which revolves around the university. read more

It is located on the shore of Lake Michigan seven miles (11 km) south of the Chicago Loop. Hyde Park's official boundaries are 51st Street/Hyde Park Boulevard on the north, the Midway Plaisance (between 59th and 60th streets) on the south, Washington Park on the west, and Lake Michigan on the east. read more

Back in 1893, Hyde Park hosted the ultimate attraction: The World's Columbian Exposition, a celebration of American art and culture that is commemorated with a star on Chicago's flag. read more