Sunday Service with DJ Duane Powell

On March 31, 12 years ago, Frankie Knuckles transitioned from this realm, leaving behind a beloved memory, legacy, and archive that continues to deliver the impact of his life and practice unto all of us.

At Rebuild, in partnership with the Frankie Knuckles Foundation, we’ve been grateful to steward, digitize and activate the Frankie Knuckles Collection through public programming, residencies and artistic commissions.

Today, and every day, we honor the Godfather of House Music, celebrating his enduring contributions to the sonic canon and the liberatory power of his sound. Frankie’s legacy as a Black queer icon continues to resonate in the hearts of those who knew him and within the communities still shaped by his vision.

In ever-extended ceremony, we invite you to join us on Sunday, April 12, from 3 PM to 7 PM, for a special Sunday Service with Duane Powell at The Land School.

Situated within the spatial histories of Chicago’s House party traditions, across Catholic School auditoriums and in clubs such as the Warehouse, we’ll gather in the spirit of the legacy Frankie built.

Please review our updated Sunday Service and Land School policies below, and join us during EXPO Chicago weekend as we embody Frankie's sonic archive and exalt the future of House music on Chicago's South Side.

When reserving your ticket, please read through our protocols and guidelines for attending programs at The Land School (listed below). Please note that due to the capacity of The Land School’s auditorium, outdoor food, drinks, and furniture (including personal seating) will not be permitted inside the building. On-site seating will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis and to guests with accessibility requirements.

In the event that tickets sell out before you have had the opportunity to secure yours, we strongly suggest arriving at The Land School early to join our onsite waitlist. Please be mindful that entry for waitlisted guests will occur on a first-come, first-served basis. Entry is not guaranteed for waitlisted guests and ends at 4:00 PM.

Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.

We can’t wait to jack with you!

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About Duane Powell

Duane Powell is a cornerstone of the global House and Soul music scene, cherished for his deep attunement to sound and its cultural resonance. A longtime collaborator with Rebuild Foundation and board member of the Frankie Knuckles Foundation, Powell also serves as a guardian and steward of the Knuckles collection.

As the creator of Sunday Service and his interactive lecture series Rearview Sessions, he bridges his practice and music history with a scholar’s insight and disc jockey’s innate intuition, helping to shape the canon’s sonic landscape. A beloved figure in Chicago’s music community, he stands as a pillar continuing to shape contemporary culture as a tastemaker, ethnomusicologist, and steward of sound.

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About The Land School

The Land School, a new pedagogical platform at the site of the former St. Laurence Elementary School, proposes a radical model of artistic experimentation and archival stewardship, providing space, time, access, collaborative inquiry, process-driven programming, and performance, all led by an intergenerational cohort of artists, archivists, scholars, craftspeople, cultural workers, and creative organizations invested in culture as a service.

The Land School Policies and Protocol:

In advance of the day, please take note of the policies below to help us care for one another and the space:

Drinks and water will be available for purchase on site. Outside alcohol and firearms on the premises are strictly prohibited.

Please be mindful of your neighbors by respecting their personal space and bodily autonomy.

No smoking, vaping, or incense is permitted on the school premises.

No pets are allowed.

No professional photo/video equipment allowed unless preapproved by Rebuild.

Ride sharing is encouraged as parking is limited. Please be sure to not block the entrances and exits of our neighbors. We feel uniquely grateful to offer these programs in an active, thriving residential community. If you are able, we encourage parking along Dorchester Avenue out of respect for our neighbors’ everyday parking needs.

No violence - verbal or physical - will be tolerated. Any attendee creating an unsafe environment will be removed from the premises immediately, at the discretion of the Rebuild security staff.

We take the safety our all of our guests seriously. If any guest is found violating these protocols, they will be escorted off of the property immediately and will not be welcome to return.

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Notice of Photography and Videography

By entering the space, you acknowledge and consent to being photographed and/or videotaped. Images and recordings may be used for promotional, archival, or other purposes by the organizers. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please notify a staff member upon arrival. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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We look forward to welcoming you!

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