Celebrating Women's History Month! Honoring women in the South Loop who are pioneering roles models.

In communities around the United States, National Women's History Month provides an opportunity to share the significant role of women in American history and contemporary society, and to recognize women who have been instrumental in their local communities. Join us as we celebrate the women of the South Loop and honor one of our own as South Loop Woman of the Year. Nominations are being accepted through February 15. Use the nomination form to suggest a South Loop woman making a difference in our neighborhood, around Chicago or around the world.

We're looking for women artists to play background music or display art during the tea. If interested, please contact Amanda at (312) 772-2356 or info@overflowcoffeebar.org.   Women and girls of all ages are welcome. Come prepared to eat and drink a traditional afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, sweets, fruits and a variety of tea options.

Presented by Overflow Coffee Bar and Daystar Center

Sponsored by the Greater South Loop Association

"Something to Talk About: Songshop Exposed!!" Tabloid coverage hits high notes, digs into confessions of the not-yet famous. Heard at the Venue behind the Overflow Coffee House, gossip is at a fever pitch. Tabloid reporters and paparazzi are encouraged to attend this one-time only star-making event.

Performed by participants in DePaul's Community Music weekly "Art of song interpretation" at the DePaul School of Music: Adrienne Minnes, Amy Lechelt-Basta, Arlene Armstrong, Beth Halevy, Carmen Bodino, Carrie Hedges, Claudia Hommel, Jim Anderson, Jo Rainey, Leona Zions, Lynda Gordon,  Patrick Jaiyeoba, Ron Anderson, Ruth Fuerst, Sue Susman. Two-timer Philip Seward at the piano. Led by Dolly, passing herself off as the Parisian chanteuse Claudia Hommel. Learn More

You're invited to the Fine Arts Building on Friday, February 8, 2013 for our monthly Open Studios.  A wide variety of artists make their work here in The Fine Arts Building, from established professional artists to emerging and student artists.  Talk to the artists in their studios and visit gallery openings, fine crafts studios, musicians, and alternative businesses. Browse the book and music stores, then stay for dinner or a drink in the first-floor café.

This fun monthly event takes place in a century-old Chicago landmark, one of the oldest artists colonies in the country. Meet the talented types who make up our community today and tour all ten floors of this historic setting. So after the workweek is over, come relax in our festive environment. We look forward to seeing you!

Open Studios are held the second Friday of every month.

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Moyers ALEC promo

The "United States of ALEC" reports on the most influential corporate-funded political force most of us have never heard of - ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council. A national consortium of state politicians and powerful corporations, ALEC presents itself as a "nonpartisan public-private partnership". But behind that mantra lies a vast network of corporate lobbying and political action aimed to increase corporate profits at public expense without public knowledge.

Using interviews, documents, and field reports, the episode explores ALEC's self-serving machine at work, acting in a way one Wisconsin politician describes as "a corporate dating service for lonely legislators and corporate special interests."

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The West Central Association (WCA) is cooking up an evening of great West Central Neighborhood Chefs and Restaurateurs to benefit the mission of the WCA.