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Events
Edgewater’s Helen C. Peirce School Celebrates 100 Years
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It was named for a woman who helped make kindergarten a fully funded standard in Chicago Public Schools. Now, 100 years after it opened its doors, Helen C. Peirce School of International Studies will celebrate the impact of its namesake and those who helped her make it possible with an open house, historical displays...
Chicago Filmmakers Hosting First Fundraisers To Help Renovate The Old Ridge Firehouse
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This Sunday, the Chicago Filmmakers will launch its first of several public events to raise money to renovate the old Ridge firehouse which will become the organization’s new Edgewater home at 5720 N. Ridge Ave. The 40-plus-year-old, not-for-profit media arts organization will host the fund raising events, which are a series of five documentaries...
Alderman Holds 4 Town Hall Meetings Starting Thursday To Discuss Area Issues
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Alderman Harry Osterman has announced four town hall meetings to address concerns residents have in the 48th Ward. The first meeting will be this Thursday, Oct. 7, at Unity Lutheran Church, 1212 W, Balmoral Ave. Hot topics sure to be discussed are the 2016 City budget, ongoing Chicago gun violence and other initiatives and...
This Weekend’s Edgewater 5K To Raise Needed Funds For Local Schools
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The second annual Edgewater 5K Back to School Run/Walk is sponsored by the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce and will take place on Sunday, Sept. 27, starting at 8 a.m. “We had about 800 participants last year, which was phenomenal for a first-time event,” said Ally Brisbin, marketing and events manager for the Edgewater Chamber of...
This Weekend’s Edgewater Fall Art Fair Has Grown To Include 120 Artists
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As summer turns to fall, we look forward to another Edgewater activity which will take place on Sept. 26 and 27 between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Granville from Broadway to Sheridan Road. Valeria Basso of Edgewater Artists in Motion says, “The fair has grown from 65 artists in 2013 to our capacity of 120 this year.”...
Raven Theatre’s Neighborhood Night This Friday, Area Residents Get Half-Price Tickets!
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Edgewater, Andersonville and Rogers Park residents can enjoy a performance of “Direct from Death Row The Scottsboro Boys” for half-price, PLUS a free wine/beer cheese pre-show reception on Friday, September 25. Half-price tickets are $21.00 (full-price $42.00 Call Raven at 773-338-2177 to reserve your half-price seats, and bring an ID showing you live in...
Get Inside Access To East Andersonville’s Historical Homes This weekend
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Since 1989, The Edgewater Historical Society has been giving the public a yearly inside look at some of the area’s most historical locations. Many curiosity-driven folks have made this event a ritual which gives them entry to spaces they normally would not be able to view. This year’s focus is East Andersonville and its vibrant history. This Sunday,...
15 Area Breweries Featured Among Other Local Crafts At Andersonville’s City Made Fest
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Summer is not yet over. Temperatures may get warmer and, on Sept. 12 and Sept. 13, the Andersonville City Made Fest will take place once again. The fest showcases vendors — large and small — from all parts of the city of Chicago. According to Jessica Hammer, marketing director for the Andersonville Chamber of...
Peirce School Hopes To Raise $25,000 At Upcoming Benefit
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Just in time for the end of summer comes Eggs for Kids, the sixth-annual event that, this time, will take the form of a brunch. It will benefit Helen C. Peirce School of International Studies on Aug. 30 at Hopleaf Bar, 5148 N. Clark St. This year’s goal is to raise $25,000 for arts,...
Dogs Will Fly This Weekend In Edgewater
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Have you ever seen a dog fly? Well, this weekend in Edgewater, you can. Brought to you by Bark Bark Club, see your canine pals do amazing things at the DockDogs stage during this weekend’s Edgefest Saturday and Sunday. DockDogs is considered one of the world’s leading canine aquatic competitions. The dogs will compete in three...
Taste Of Andersonville Hits The Strip. Which Route Will You Choose?
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It’s August and probably hot (though with this summer, one never knows). It’s a Wednesday evening. What could one do to brighten up a mid-week? How about considering the Taste of Andersonville Dinner Crawl from 6 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 12? Andersonville Chamber of Commerce Marketing Director Jessica Hammer explained that there has been a...
Foodies Alert! Taste Of Bryn Mawr Tonight
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The latest festival planned in Edgewater this month is the 7th annual Taste of Bryn Mawr scheduled to take place on Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. between Broadway to Sheridan avenues. Presented by the Edgewater Development Corp., Whole Foods and Bridgeview Bank, the Taste of Bryn Mawr offers access to specialty food, wine...
Edgewater Whole Foods Partners With Local Store Audio Archaeology
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Tonight, when you peruse the wines, desserts, fresh produce and more at Whole Foods in Edgewater, you’ll have a chance to purchase some new and used LP records, too, as part of the store’s new partnership with Audio Archaeology. “Whole Foods moving into Edgewater was such an exciting event for so many of us...
Andersonville Gears Up For Midsommarfest During Its 50th Anniversary
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Get ready for music, a Maypole dance, international fare, artistic wares and more starting Friday at this year’s Andersonville Midsommarfest. The festival ends Sunday. More than 50,000 people are expected to attend the annual event celebrating a neighborhood that was named 50 years ago. “We’ve been working hard this year to make sure that Midsommarfest weekend...
Andersonville Prepares For This Year’s Wine Walk
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With Andersonville celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the community is gearing up for extra special events throughout 2015. One of those happenings is the 9th annual Andersonville Wine Walk, which takes place Sunday, May 17, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. However, this is not your average wine tasting because participants are able to...
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