Tony Dreyfuss opened Metropolis Coffee 1039 W. Granville, where he brewed his coffee in the back room and served it in front. As the business expanded he moved the brewing operation to 5545 N. Clark where the floors were strong enough to hold the huge coffee bags. He, also, now has a kiosk in the O’Hare International Terminal.

For the conference, Tony has chosen an Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee. He will brew on site with the equipment brought in advance. He will arrive each morning on a shuttle from a designated location near the Loop.

Needless to say, Tony is excited. He will be talking to the world for 4 minutes about his coffee and Edgewater entrepreneurship. He has a serious supply of postcards for those journalists who want to order some Metropolis coffee from home. Returning international journalists can also shop at the kiosk.

Metropolis Coffee was selected by the Host Committee and their product is served at many popular local restaurants.

In addition, though we have no reason to believe the two incidents are related, the bomb squad was called to the SW side last night to investigate a suspicious package near a water pumping plant according to WGN.  As more details surface we will update this story.

Ramble On. Credit: Joseph H. Dennis (Flickr)

Zombie Pub Crawl | Photos [TimeOut Chicago]

Woman Found Strangled in Edgewater Alley [CBS Chicago]

Milk Handmade opens in Andersonville [PureWow Chicago]

A Gay in the Life: Kenny Moore [Windy City Media]

Harlan High teacher ran for president as a Socialist [Chicago Sun-Times]

Edgewater Singers Logo

Did you know that Edgewater has a community choral ensemble that has been together for 25 years and performs two free concerts a year?  Based on a mission that derives from the word ameteur, or lover, The Edgewater Singers sing together (and have stayed together) not only for their love of one another, but also their love of the Edgewater Community.  Next week, The Singers will host two free performances of their spring concert, “Around the World in Song and Verse.”

The first of the two performances will be held on Friday, May 18th at 7:30 PM at the North Shore Baptist Church (5244 N Lakewood), while the second is Saturday, May 19, 2012, at 7:30 PM at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church (1244 W. Thorndale Ave).

In addition to the Spring Concert, The Singers host a concert focused on music of the many sacred and secular traditions of the holiday season.  Be on the look out for their other show in the winter!

Pack the Car’s new logo

Pack the Car will host their 2nd annual fundraiser at Marty’s Martini Bar (1511 W Balmoral) this Sunday, May 13th.  From 2-5PM Marty’s will generously donate all proceeds to Pack the Car’s beneficiary, Care for Real.

Given the impending NATO Summit, the relevance of this service is currently at the forefront. The NATO Summit is scheduled for May 20-21, for the few local residents who weren’t already aware of the looming schedule. If an emergency were to occur, NotifyChicago is prepared to send updates to registered users via their device and notification method of choice. NotifyChicago also has a presence on Twitter, if you’re so inclined to follow them. You can easily register for the service within minutes, making it something of a no-brainer to get yourself rolling with it!

Andersonville parket design. Credit: Moss Designs

The Andersonville Development Corporation & eco-Andersonville have unveiled a preliminary design for the parklet that will soon be installed on Clark Street at Farragut.

The parklet was originally proposed as an idea to help not only promote sustainability, but to add green space which Andersonville lacks.  As part of a greater eco-Andersonville initiative to improve pedestrian accessibility and bike infrastructure throughout Andersonville, the Andersonville Development Corporation (ADC) has partnered with the Chicago Department of Transporation (CDOT) and local business owners to build one of Chicago’s very first “Parklets”.  Utilizing native plants, public seating and bike parking we will create a green urban retreat in one of the densest commercial districts outside of the loop. Many other major cities across the US are already embracing the parklet approach.

The organizations developed a “Kickstarter” website to ask for donations from the community, and quickly raised the $5,000 to make this idea a reality.  Its not too late to contribute to the project – if you’d like to do so, click here.

Berwyn Instagram. Credit: Jeremy Bressman

Lakewood/Balmoral Home w/Conservatory Lists for $1.1M [Curbed Chicago]

Library Strips Members of Voting Rights, Sets off Controversy [Nonprofit Quarterly]

Current Gerber/Hart landlord announced new tenant [Windy City Times]

CTA to spend $86M on Red Line improvements [Chicago Tribune]

CTA to begin overhaul of 7 aging stations [CBS Chicago]

Edgewater storm Thursday – picture [WGN Weather]

This “Man” Won $5,000 from Ellen DeGeneres Yesterday at Walgreens [Racked Chicago]

For lease sign at 1127 W Granville. Credit: Jeremy Bressman

According to multiple news sources and the Chicago Police Department, a man was found dead in the space formerly occupied by the Gerber/Hart Library at 1127 W Granville.  This comes just one day after the library vacated their space for their move to Rogers Park.  According to the Chicago Phoenix, the body was identified as Marcus Smith who died of complications from valvular heart disease.  It is speculated that he was a building maintance or construction worker. ]]> http://www.edgevillebuzz.com/news/body-found-in-former-gerberhart-library-space-on-granville/feed 2 http://www.edgevillebuzz.com/news/cast-of-jersey-shore-the-musical-performing-at-call-bar-tonight http://www.edgevillebuzz.com/news/cast-of-jersey-shore-the-musical-performing-at-call-bar-tonight#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 16:00:53 +0000 Lyle Bright http://www.edgevillebuzz.com/?p=8891 As the melodic incarnation of one of MTV’s most successful shows, ”Jersey Shore” The Musical” is currently in its fourth extension of performances. The cast of this “Frickin’ Rock Opera” recently began calling Lincoln Avenue’s the Greenhouse Theatre Center home, but will bring their gym toned, orange tinted and (laundered?) stylings to Andersonville’s Call Bar this evening. The show is certain to generate publicity for the musical, while further boosting The Call’s reputation for a unique mix of live entertainment, drag shows, local DJs spinning, and of course….drinks.

Tonight’s performance begins at 10PM, though the cast should arrive around 9. Admission to the show is free, and Call Bar is located at 1547 W. Bryn Mawr. ”Jersey Shore” The Musical” runs now through May 26th at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.

Credit: Andersonville Development Corp.

The Andersonville Development Corporation and co-sponsor In Fine Spirits are gearing up to present the 5th Annual Andersonville Wine Walk on Sunday, May 20th. The walk runs from 3-6PM. Two completely different walk routes will be offered this time around, allowing you to taste over thirty unique wines on either route. The routes will each feature ten different stops of their own, where retail locations transform into tasting destinations for participants to sample over 30 wines.  Proceeds from the event go to benefit the non-profit ADC. Additionally, this year’s walk will include a refreshment stop with tastings from Koval Distillery and Metropolitan brewery.

According to the Andersonville Development Corporation, the North Route will visit The Brown Elephant, GreenSky, Painted Light Photography + Framing, Room Service, The Haymaker Shop, Bucky Gear, YaYa Antiques, The Galleria, Athletico and Spex Chicago. The South Route will visit Milk Homemade, White Attic, Akira, The Landmark, FOURSIDED, Urban Mischief, baan home, The Wooden Spoon, Sifu Design Studio and Fine Yarns and Andersonville Kitchen and Bath.

Tickets run $30 in advance, and $40 the week of the event. Be sure to purchase your tickets early on, as this event often sells out quickly!  A custom printed wine glass will be your duly appropriate “ticket” for the wine walk. Purchase tickets here if you’re so inclined to imbibe!

According to their website, The Chicago Scholars Foundation “provides Chicago’s young leaders with the support they need to achieve their dreams: mentorship, college admissions support, and access to summer internships and career programming.”  The juniors were selected from a large pool of applicants for their academic success. To be selected for the program they went through a process that included multiple essays and a formal interview. St. Gregory High School is proud to have three members of its junior class chosen for this honor.

We reported Bongo Room was ‘officialy’ coming to the area in February after many rumors that they had been searching for space for about a year or so.