David Bowie Day named official holiday in Chicago.

Submitted by cindy@wyep.org on September 18, 2014

Chicago has declared September, 23rd as David Bowie day. The date coincides with US debut of the interactive art exhibition; David Bowie is… In Chicago, which has toured through Europe and Canada. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s proclamation cites Bowie’s impact on music, fashion, art, design, and theatrical canons as reason for the holiday’s conception. Read more here.