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MARCH 2015 NEWS
Community Updates Meeting

March 21 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

 

9AM - MEET & GREET YOUR NEIGHBORS, $2 OFF YOUR OVERFLOW PURCHASE

 

9:30AM - TENTATIVE AGENDA:

MEET YOUR ALDERMAN!

ALDERMAN DOWELL (3RD WARD)

ALDERMAN BURNS (4TH WARD)

(both Ald. Dowell & Ald. Burns are confirmed to attend so far)

 

MOTOR ROW TASK FORCE UPDATE

 

More South Loop News
 

 

Neighbor's Night Out
Location: 1212 S. Michigan Avenue
When: Thursday, March 12, 2015 | 6:00PM *inquire about parking


Chicago Film Club Screening "Stage Fright" with Discussion
Location: The Venue at Daystar Center
When: Saturday, February 28th, 2015 | 10AM

(1950) One of Hitchcock's most underrated thrillers features recent Oscar winner Jane Wyman, Marlene Dietrich, Michael Wilding, Richard Todd, and Alastair Sim. Wyman plays Eve Gill, a drama student who becomes a maid to stage star Charlotte Inwood (Dietrich) in an attempt to clear the name of her friend (Todd) who she believes is being framed for the murder by Inwood. None of the characters in Stage Fright are what they seem to be, which makes for a very entertaining movie. Filmed in England with a wonderful ensemble cast that also includes Sybil Thorndike, Kay Walsh, and Patricia Hitchcock, you'll find yourself coming down with stage fright!

Come watch with us, and get a great snack or hot drink from Overflow Coffee Bar to take in to the movie - 10% off for movie-goers!

Call 312-674-0001 for questions or to reserve seats over the phone 

South Loop Elementary School Open House
Location: 1915 S. Federal Street
When: Monday March 30, 2015

 

 

2015 OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE

 

Calling all prospective preschool and kindergarten families for 2015-16 school year *

 

South Loop Elementary School early childhood center welcomes you to join us at one of our upcoming open house events on the following Fridays:

 

MAR 20, APR 17, OR MAY 21

 

Events begin at 9am and feature a presentation, tour and brief Q & A session.

Where: South Loop School Early Childhood Center, 1915 South Federal Street

 

Questions: Email MMACNAB@CPS.EDU

 

*Children must be 5 years old by September 1, 2015 to start kindergarten; preschoolers must be 3 years old by September 1, 2015 and be potty trained.


New Business Sponsors
White Castle is a family owned fast food hamburger chain, famous for their 100% beef sliders, steam grilled on a bed of onions. Our location at 2140 S. Wabash has been in the South Loop area since January 4th, 1993.  For menu and locations, visit us online at WhiteCastle.com
 
 
Select locations in your area are now offering White Castle Catering-perfect for meetings, events, birthdays and other celebrations! Contact your local Catering Coordinator Breanna Miller at(708) 626-7272 for more information.

Located at the iconic former Chess Recording Studio

 

Gift Shop open Monday through Friday at 11:00am Tours Monday through Friday 12:00 to 4:00 Tours on Saturdays 12:00 to 3:00

 

Join us in 2015 as we celebrate Willie Dixon's 100th Birthday

 

Phone: 312-808-1286

 

Email: ctakacs@wdbhf.org

 

Web: www.williedixon100yrs.org



Daystar Center Benefit Concert
Location: 1550 S. State Street
When: Saturday, March 7th at 6PM

 

 

 

On Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 6pm, the Daystar Center invites you to join in a night of inspiring music while supporting our community-building efforts.  

Please call (312) 674-0001 for questions and to purchase tickets over the phone.

There are so many reasons to attend:
-Enjoy awesome music from the groups in two sets.

-Relish a bonus collaboration set where the bands join together for an improvisational jam session.

-Be one of the first to hear about and see the future of Daystar Center! We will be making a big announcement and releasing a new website during the concert.  

-General admission is only $15 and includes complimentary appetizers and BYOB.  If you'd like, bring wine or beer to enjoy during the show.  For an even better deal, advance tickets are 2 for $20 online only.

-The concert is conveniently held at 1550 S. State Street in the Auditorium space located through Overflow Coffee Bar.  Overflow will be open during the concert if you'd like to purchase a beverage or food.

Renegade Lightning Rebellion (first up) has been bringing their indie chamber-rock sound to Chicago and surrounding areas since summer 2011. This six-piece outfit performs an eclectic batch of songs that reflect such diverse influences as contemporary Indie music (Of Montreal and Dirty Projectors), classic jazz (Miles Davis and Charles Mingus) and classical chamber music. RLR has captivated audiences throughout Chicago with their deft handling of sudden shifts in energy and instrumentation. The band, almost all multi-instrumentalists, swap freely between such unique instruments as upright bass, oboe, trumpet, violin and accordion.

The Under Lines Quartet is a jazz group based out of Chicago, Illinois. The group is made up of guitarist Alex Ispa-Cowan, saxophonist Con Campbell, drummer Josh Calef, and bassist Jake Hawrylak.  The group performs a mix of original compositions and their own take on jazz standards.

The Daystar Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting arts and culture.  The Center's events gather culture-lovers together and connect audiences with local artists.  The Center hosted its first concert in 2012 and currently hosts theatre, musical, and film events multiple times per month.  Event details can be found at http://www.daystarcenter.org/
Passport to Scandinavia
Location: The Field Museum
When: Wednesday, March 18th, 2015 from 6 - 9PM

 

Passport to Scandinavia 
 
South Loop's Community Center
Daystar Center
1550 S. State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
Gather. Connect. Grow.

 

Includes space to rent for your next function! 

 

The Daystar Center is a safe, clean neighborhood environment in the same building as the Daystar School, a pre-K to 8th grade private school.

The Daystar Center offers a variety of educational, artistic and cultural activities. Check out our calendar here!
CAPS Meeting - Beats 131 & 132
Location: 1718 S. State
When: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 | 7PM


PANCAKE BREAKFAST
On Saturday, March 14th, 2015 
8-11:30AM
 
The Men's Association of Second Presbyterian Church will host its monthly"All-You-Can Eat Pancake Breakfast"on Saturday, February 14 for a donation of $7 adults or $20 (family of four), feast with community neighbors and friends on the best breakfast on the South Side!  Bacon, turkey bacon and sausage is served with juice, milk and fair trade coffee.  Free tours of the National Historic Landmark church are also offered.  All are welcome.
 
SOUNDS OF THE SOUTH LOOP
Sunday, March 8, 2015 | Fifth House Ensemble Sounds of Fresh Air!
Wednesday, March 25, 2015 | Burckhardt & Shawgo Contrasts of Organ and Saxophone



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