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Archive for March, 2011
What’s good for Uptown is good for Edgewater
While the election in the 48th Ward, which covers most of Edgewater, is long over the campaining in the 46th continues. Candidates James Cappleman and Molly Phelan continue to work to get votes as they face off in a run-off election on April 5th. We’re curious, who do you feel would be the best...
Evanston dance school moving to Andersonville
Girodano Jazz Dance Chicago will be moving from Evanston to Andersonville. GJDC is a non-profit jazz company that has called Evanston home since 1962. According to their website, “Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago has a very active outreach and education program, including school performances in the Chicago metropolitan area, a residency with the Chicago Park...
Man pulls knife on crack bud
From the Chicago News Report: “Police were called to a Far North Side neighborhood apartment building, after a friendly crack-smoking session turned violent. A man who was smoking crack with his buddy at 6151 North Winthrop Avenue in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood, called the police after his smoking partner pulled a knife on him, said...
New restaurant on Granville?
A reader tells us that there is a new restaurant coming on Granville, between Bananas Foster Cafe (1147 W Granville) and Subway (1139 W Granville): “Until yesterday the windows had been papered up and I had no idea anything was even being done with the space. Yesterday afternoon the paper was off the walls...
Andersonville & Edgewater neighborhood tours
The Chicago Neighborhood Tours program has added an “Andersonville & Edgewater” tour this year. Here’s a brief description of the tours, which begin in May and run through November: “Historic architecture, quaint boutiques, and an incredible diversity of cultures and lifestyles characterize these neighboring North Side communities. Experience the Swedish American Museum, where the...
Police helicopter(s) over Edgewater/Uptown?
If you’re like us and thought you were hearing helicopters over the neighborhood again last night after 10PM, you’re correct. However it appears it was not a delivery of HVAC equipment this time, but rather a manhunt composed of two helicopters in the air and officers on the ground searching alleys and back yards...
Groupon: Andersonville Kitchen & Bath
(click image to be redirected to Groupon – 5 days to purchase!)
Black Watch opens tonight
As a reminder, Black Watch opens tonight at the Broadway Armory. Check out this writeup from the Chicago Tribune to read about how they plan to utilize the spacious Armoury differently than a typical theater for the show.
Panda Panda replacement?
A reader inquires: “I was walking down the street and I noticed they’re doing a lot of work in the old Panda Panda space at 5458 N Broadway. I was wondering if anyone knows what’s opening there?” UPDATE: A Facebook follower stated that it will be a Thai restaurant….
Chicago’s first bus
(photo from Chicago Now’s Unknown Chicago) Check out this article in Chicago Now’s “Unknown Chicago” which explores the history of busses in Chicago, including this one which first rolled on to the streets in 1917. At the time, the boulevards were controlled by the Chicago Park District, which awarded a bus contract to Chicago...
Welcome to Andersonville
Welcome to Andersonville! from Andersonville on Vimeo. Check out this great video about the Andersonville neighborhood from the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce. What do you love about Andersonville?
Copter over Sheridan highrise
(a reader submitted the photo above – great shot!) A helicopter continuously visits a highrise on Sheridan near Balmoral this morning, apparently delivering something with a long tow rope. Anyone have any idea what is going on?
Spotlight on Edgewater
The Edgewater Development Corporation and Roosevelt University CCPA are sponsoring the “Spotlight on Edgewater” performing arts showcase at locations throughout Edgewater from April 6-11. Tickets are available through the theatre websites below: April 6 Wednesday 8:00 pmCHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATRE/NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND’S – BLACK WATCHBroadway Armory 5917 N Broadwaywww.chicagoshakes.com/blackwatch April 8 Friday 8:00 pmCITY...
Pizza party @ Chicagoland games
As a thank you to everyone who voted and helped Chicagoland Games (5550 N Broadway) with the “Best Local Game Store” contest on About.com, they will be hosting a pizza party and raffle tomorrow at the store! Stop by tomorrow between 2-6PM.
