By Jeremy Bressman | Friday, March 2, 2012
Good News Only, a non-profit gallery devoted to promoting the arts to youth, is launching its inaugural exhibit this weekend. Forever Young, an exhibit created by Senn High School students launches tomorrow with a reception from 4pm – 8pm and the exhibit will be on display through May 25th. In addition, GNO will be hosting [...]
By Jeremy Bressman | Monday, November 28, 2011
State Rep. Kelly Cassidy will host a Public Safety Town Hall Meeting tonight from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Loyola Park. The event will include a presentation from Acting 24th District Commander James Roussell regarding recent neighborhood criminal activity and a presentation given by the Safer Foundation on how to decrease the chances of [...]
By Jeremy Bressman | Thursday, November 24, 2011
Congregation Or Chadash will be packing over 150 meals to feed Chicago’s homeless, and they need your help with both the assembly of sandwiches and food service! On Tuesday, November 29th at 6:30pm at Or Chadash/Emanuel (5959 N. Sheridan) you can help make sandwiches, assemble toilettrie goodie bags, and get everything together to hand out. At least [...]
By Lyle Bright | Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Windy City Gay Chorus and Aria (Windy City’s Womens’ Ensemble) are set to kick off their 32nd annual holiday performances at Senn Hall this year. The show is entitled Sassy! Brassy! Classy! and will feature traditional holiday tunes along with various medleys and special instrumental arrangements. Three performances are currently scheduled, with 5:00 PM and [...]
By Lyle Bright | Tuesday, October 25, 2011
By Jeremy Bressman | Monday, October 24, 2011
Loyola University’s Department of Programming will host their annual Trick or Treating event on Sunday, October 30th. From 3pm – 6pm children from all over the City are invited to trick or treat at clarssroom doors at Loyola’s Dumbach Hall (6474 N Kenmore). Over 30 student groups will be handing out candy, and there will [...]
By Jeremy Bressman | Friday, October 21, 2011
The SoFo Tap presents the latest installment of Mark Ortega and Friends as they kick off Halloween weekend with “The SoFo Tap Spooktacular” on Thursday, October 27th, starting at 8:30 p.m. 2011 Windy City Gay Idol TJ Chernick and Idol Finalists Christine Lawal and James Gavin will join Mark Ortega for a night of fun [...]
By Laurie Grauer | Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Working with career counselors from Jewish Vocational Services, this group offers support and valuable job hunting tips for today’s tough market. This month’s seminar is “Interview tips-How show you fit in while making sure this company is the right fit for you.” If time allows, career counselors will also be on hand to review resumes. [...]
By Jeremy Bressman | Monday, September 12, 2011
Fourth Annual Edgewater GRalley Festival Turns North Side into a Music Destination Funkadesi and Michael McDermott Headline An Official 2011 World Music Festival Venue WHAT: 4th Annual Edgewater GRalley Festival DATE: Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011 TIME: Noon – 10 p.m. LOCATION: Corner of Granville and Glenwood in the heart ofChicago’s Edgewater Neighborhood. The Festival [...]
By Jeremy Bressman | Tuesday, August 23, 2011
The 48th Ward Outdoor Film Festival comes to a close tonight with the (rescheduled) showing of “Despicable Me.” The movie will be shown in the playground of Swift School (5900 N Winthrop) at 8PM Here’s a brief description of the animated film starring Steve Carell (The Office) from IMDB: “When a criminal mastermind uses a trio of [...]
By Jeremy Bressman | Saturday, August 20, 2011
Next weekend the Swedish American Museum (5211 N Clark) will be hosting a guided tour of it’s permanent exhibit: A Dream of America: Swedish Immigration to Chicago. Curator Veronica Robinson will lead the tour on Saturday, August 27th at 1pm. Cost for the tour is $4 adults, $3 seniors and students, and Museum members are [...]
By Lyle Bright | Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Tonight Alderman Harry Osterman and Alamo Shoes (5321 N Clark) are hosting a movie viewing of a Chicago favorite, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. The movie will be shown in the Alamo Shoes parking lot (Clark & Summerdale) begining around 8:30pm.
By Jeremy Bressman | Saturday, August 13, 2011
At a time when nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes and an estimated 79 million have pre-diabetes, JEWEL-OSCO is announcing its “Eating Healthy with my Diabetes™” in-store tours. The free educational tours are designed to help Chicago customers learn to choose better-for-you foods and eat healthfully, while incorporating foods they love into their meal plans. [...]
By Jeremy Bressman | Friday, August 12, 2011
From Congressman Mike Quigley’s Office: Representatives from Congressman Mike Quigley’s office, City and State agencies, manufacturers, and other industries will be on hand to answer questions and offer useful services. Social service agencies will be available to provide information on public aid, transition assistance and workforce development. Additionally, there will be break-out sessions to help constituents create [...]
By Jeremy Bressman | Thursday, August 11, 2011
Gethsemane Garden Center (5739 N Clark) will host over 60 emerging and established artists this weekend as part of its 2nd annual art fair. In addition, there will be prizes, giveaways, and performances by Flux Bikes, Strictly Jug Nuts, and Syrup Eddies. Admission to the art fair is free.
