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Streeterville Sneak Peek
| | Mingle with your neighbors and artists from Lookingglass Theatre Company while enjoying an informal reception with non-alcoholic drinks and sweet treats. Peek behind the scenes during backstage tours of the unique theatre inside the historic Water Tower Pumping Station.
Please be advised that backstage tours include stairs and dark paths.
We look forward to seeing you tonight, November 16 at 6:00 p.m. for what promises to be a delightful event.
We encourage you to bring your neighbors to this free event!
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Streeterville Artisan Market, November 19-21
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Time for the Streeterville Artisan Market!
Applied Artists and Fine Craftspeople Moving In for the Weekend
Four years ago, when Board member Mary Baim first heard a member suggest that SOAR organize a crafts bazaar to recognize local talent and raise money, she was knee-deep as chair of BLUEPRINTs, the organization's annual fundraising gala. Finishing that up with record-breaking results, she went to work on the new event, co-founding the event now known as the Streeterville Artisan Market, the third edition of which will take place this weekend. "Board members agreed the concept recognized the 'softer side' of SOAR's mission, contrasting with more serious community issues. 
As a jewelry designer myself, I was eager to bring in others who shared experience in creating such markets, using 'best practices' from exhibitors' and attendees' viewpoints. We soon realized the difficulty of mounting a substantial show with Streeterville artisans only and decided to make the entire Chicagoland area our universe, with a particular emphasis on artisans from the area.
Among the founders were Irene Newman, Lisa Chizever, and Roberta Kovitz, who continue leadership positions on the committee, celebrating creativity and SOAR.
We've seen the Artisan Market grow from Year One, and look forward to many hundreds of visitors this year." Baim's jewelry, pictured, will be featured along with works by 50 other artisans on Friday (4 - 7:00 p.m.), Saturday (10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.) and Sunday (11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) at Northwestern University's Lurie Research Center, 303 E. Superior.
For a list of exhibitors and photos of their works, visit SAM. |
Navy Pier Plans
| |  Plans to update facilities and amenities at Illinois' most visited tourist attraction and Streeterville venue, Navy Pier, have been reinvigorated.
With the Pier's 100th anniversary date approaching in 2016, the Urban Land Institute has been commissioned by Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, the state-city agency known as McPier that owns and operates the pier and the convention complex, to provide recommendations for improving this grand public space.
SOAR and its Neighbors Action Task Force will continue to provide you updates on the process and recommendations as they become available. To view the Urban Land Institutes November 10 report, please visit Navy Pier. |
Chicago Park District
| | Winter Program Registration Begins on November 29
Registration for Chicago Park District winter programs begins online Monday, November 29 at 9 a.m. In-person registration at the parks begins Saturday, December 4. You can view program offerings and create a wishlist (to save you time when registering online) beginning Monday, November 15. Classes begin the week of January 3, and most last through late March. The new year is the perfect time to learn a new skill or hobby through one of the many winter programs offered in the parks.
 Ice Rinks Open this Month
Get out the skates and get ready for winter fun at the Chicago Park District's nine outdoor ice rinks. Most rinks open for the season on Friday, November 26. The Rink at Wrigley opens December 1. Bring your own ice skates and skate for free at all rinks except for The Rink at Wrigley and the indoor rink at McFetridge Sports Center, where admission fees apply. Each site offers skate rentals for various fees and concessions are available at some rinks. Hours vary. Go here for more information including hours.
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The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® presented by Harris
Saturday, November 20, 2010
The Greater North Michigan Avenue Association will celebrate The 2010 Magnificent Mile Lights Festival presented by Harris this year on Saturday, November 20, 2010. As one of GNMAA's most magical and popular events, it is anticipated that The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival will draw an estimated 800,000 guests to the area for this single day event. To successfully execute all planned activities, we anticipate the following street closures.
MAIN STREET CLOSURES: Closed from 4:45 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Saturday, November 20
· Oak Street (State to Michigan Avenue)
· North Michigan Avenue (Oak to Wacker)
· Upper Wacker Drive (Michigan Avenue to east turnaround)
ADDITIONAL STREET CLOSURES: Closed from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 20
· Upper Illinois Street (Michigan Avenue east to Hotel Inter-Continental side entrance)
Closed from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 20
· Clark Street (East curb lane only Oak to Delaware)
· Delaware Street (Dearborn to Clark north curb lane only)
· Oak Street (Clark to State)
· Dearborn Street (Delaware to Maple)
· Walton Street (State to Clark)
Closed from 4:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, November 20
· Superior Street (Peninsula entrance east to Michigan Avenue)
Closed from 4:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. on Saturday, November 20
· Columbus Drive (Wacker to South Water)
*Please note that the lighting procession will step-off this year at 5:30 p.m. from Oak & Michigan.*
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact GNMAA at (312) 642-3570. |
Save the Date - Upcoming Events
| | Please mark your calendar for upcoming SOAR events:
Streeterville Sneak Peek
November 16, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Lookingglass Theatre, 821 N. Michigan Avenue
(Water Tower Pumping Station)
Streeterville Artisan Market
Friday, November 19 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Saturday, November 20 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 21 from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Lurie Research Center of Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine
303 E. Superior St. SOAR Holiday PartyDecember 1, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. D4, 345 E. Ohio St. Please RSVP by November 26. Community EventJanuary 19, 2011 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location TBD Additional details are forthcoming. Visit the SOAR website for the latest information on upcoming events.
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Greening Tip
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Save money on gas and give a boost to your health by walking when you only have to go a short distance. It may not sound revolutionary, but it's easy to forget to use our own two feet in our hectic, car-focused culture.
Walking greatly decreases your carbon footprint, and helps clear the air of smog-forming pollutants. It also is good exercise! Chicago was ranked by Walk Score as the fourth most walkable city in the United States. We encourage you to get outside and walk our beautiful city!
This greening tip was brought to you by SOAR's Greening and Sustainability Committee. If you have a greening tip you would like to share, please submit your tip to greening@soarchicago.org
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Get Involved!
There are many ways to become active and engaged in SOAR's efforts in Streeterville. Volunteers can contribute through one-time efforts, work on special events or projects, assist in the office, or participate on an ongoing basis with SOAR's task forces and committees. Streeterville residents 18 years or older are invited and encouraged to get involved. For specific volunteer opportunities, please visit SOAR's website.
Streeterville Artisan Market (SAM)
The dynamic SAM team is looking for floaters for two hour shifts to walk around, see if the vendors need anything, and monitor vendor booths if they need to take a break. We also need people to act as greeters, sit at the SOAR table at the entrance, hand out flyers and SOAR information. We could use help with set up on Friday, 11/19 from 2 - 4 p.m., and with closing from 5 - 7 p.m. on Sunday, 11/21. For more information on how to participate, please contact artisans@soarchicago.org or call 312.280.2596, ext. 3.
Condo Coffee Volunteer
Condo Coffees take place in Streeterville condo buildings on Saturday mornings usually from 9:00-11:00 a.m. We can always use new faces to help us reach out to residents during the Coffee or to help with set-up and tear-down.
If you would like to help us host a Coffee in your building, let us know. All we need from you is a contact or an introduction to whomever it is that makes those decisions and we will do the rest. If you have questions about anything Condo Coffee related, email Sue Graff or call 312.280.2596.
For additional opportunities to make a difference in Streeterville, please volunteer! |
| Contact SOAR | |
Phone: 312.280.2596
Mail: Streeterville Organization of Active Residents
244 E. Pearson St. Suite 102
Chicago, IL 60611 |
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