WorldChicago Needs Host Families   

This summer, WorldChicago is receiving three groups of international students who are in Chicago to participate in a youth leadership program, practice their English, and live with an American family to learn more about the culture. They are coming from Mexico, the United Kingdom, and Iraq, on an international exchange sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. They are currently looking for host families to receive these youth for periods of 10 days to 2 weeks in July 2013. Host families are generous volunteers who welcome our international youth into their family life. WorldChicago provides
participants with daily activities on weekdays (approximately 9AM-5PM), lunches, phones, and public transportation passes. On weekends you are encouraged to show your host student around our beautiful city of Chicago! Hosts provide a bed and most breakfasts and dinners for their guest(s). 

If you're interested or want to know more, please email Shanti Freitas, Program Manager of WorldChicago, at sfreitas@worldchicago.org or visit their website.  

Each Tuesday from June 18 through August 27, Welles Park plays host to some amazing local performers in all genres in this family-friendly, picnic-friendly series. All shows begin at 6:30pm and most consist of two sets with a short intermission, wrapping up before it gets dark, at around 8:30pm. Bring a blanket, some dinner or beverages, and some friends, and enjoy music in the park every week! They'll also offer light snacks for sale at most shows.

Download a pdf flyer to print here.

6/18: Seth Boustead , piano, and David Keller, cello Kicking off the series this year is pianist, composer and radio host Seth Boustead, who will performs original compositions and jazz standards with virtuoso cellist David Keller. 

6/25: Little Miss Ann children's show

7/2: Midnight Moxie All-girl doo-wop rock

7/9: Gerald Dowd with Electric Dirt Singer-songwriter Gerald Dowd and Levon Helm tribute band Electric Dirt

7/16: Kristin & Kasey

7/23: The Dill Costa Quintet

7/30: The Lawrence Peters Outfit

8/6: Ligon & McDonough

8/13: Merit School of Music Wind Symphony

8/20: Jim Gill children's show

8/27: Aloha Lives joined by students of Ke Kula

The Welles Park Advisory Council would like to extend very special thanks to this year's series sponsors: Welles Park Parents Association Baseball, The Gene and Rosemary Schulter Foundation, State Senator Heather Steans, and Alderman Ameya Pawar.  

Theater Events  in the 47th Ward 

American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron St.

Speech and Debate     May 10 - June 23

The performance follows three teens from Oregon forming their first debate club. This hilarious and touching comedy walks the fine line between adolescence and adulthood.

Black Ensemble Theater, 4450 N. Clark St

Aint No Crying the Blues: In Memory of Howlin Wolf   Now Playing through Aug. 11

This highly acclaimed musical returns to Black Ensemble Theater and has been impressing critics of many Chicago newspapers.

Chemically Imbalanced Comedy,1422 W. Irving Park Rd.

Gunpowder June 14-June 23

"A socially and politically charged play meets rock-cabaret-street poetry slam, Gunpowder weaves together remarkably true stories of the not so distant past to shine light on some of the most palpable dilemmas we face as a nation today."

Julius Meinl Events, 4363 N. Lincoln Ave

Sat. June 15 8-11 PM

Jazz performance Keyboard, Upright bass, and Guitar

For complete list of Julius Meinl click here.  

Katerina's, 1920 W. Irving Park Rd.

Saturday June 15th 6:30 PM

Spider Saloff accompanied by guitarist Steve Ramsdell ($10 Cover)

For complete list of Katerina's upcoming events click here.   

The Public House Theater, 3220 N. Lincoln Ave

Bye Bye Liver June-July, 2013 Fridays and Saturdays 8 PM-10 PM

"Bye Bye Liver is a series of outrageous sketches, all centered around the one thing that connects all of Chicago...alcohol!"

Cornservatory Corn Productions, 4210 N. Lincoln Ave

Season 19 Improv Gladiators Grand Finale June 15th 8 PM

"Teams from all over Chicago-land compete against each other and the revered home team, "The Improve Galdiators" to win the coveted prize of a 4 week run at Cornservatory."

Transistor Chicago, 3819 N Lincoln Ave

June 21, 7 PM Rainbo Video live with DJ set by Supertoy

"Rainbo Vieo is Arturo Evening is a Chicago-based musician and visual artist. With a name that evokes arrays of color both natural and technological, Rainbo Video makes music that couldn't be more appropriate."

Waters School is one of 10 finalists for a $75,000 green school makeover.  Our school was selected out of hundreds of applicants nationwide  by Global Green USA, and now they are looking for pubic input to help them narrow it down.  This link allows you to cast your vote.  Please click and show your support for Waters!    

Congratulations to Waters Mathletes! They ranked 2nd in our Region of Illinois. We are so proud of the Waters students and Mr. Gil for taking on this awesome educational program.

Volunteers have been hard at work painting and cleaning the new space that will be Lincoln Square Friendship Center and Friendship Pet Food Pantry.  Thanks to all of you who have generously donated many items that are necessary to open the doors of the Center; hopefully by September!

Still needed: coffee mugs for volunteers and visitors, clothing racks and bins for the clothing & housewares sections. Coffee, tea, office supplies and cleaning supplies will always be needed and are much appreciated donations.

Would you like to get involved in the new Center? There are many ways to do that: volunteer for a weekly shift, if you know of a teenager who needs community service hours this is a good way to earn them, have a food or pet food drive at work or your children's school or scout troop, take on a specific volunteer position, or collect pet food monthly from donation sites. There are many ways to support the Center, our neighbors and pets.  For more info: lincolnsquarefc@gmail.com.  

Our 47th Ward Gardening Workshop was doubly informative. We heard from dedicated tree-lover John Friedmann about the Emerald Ash Borer. Most important: Are there white or green ash trees on private property on your block? If so, please alert your neighbors to the impending loss of their tree unless it is treated. There are reputable companies who will give a group discounts. Have questions? www.saveyourash.org  has answers.

We learned about invasive beetles from Bob & Scott experts who work for APHIS. If you see an unusual looking beetle, please let them know.  (847) 699-2450

Essanay Internship. The Essanay Centers for Early Film at St. Augustine College, 1345 W. Argyle Street, a historic restoration and reuse initiative at the Essanay Studios is seeking student interns to support the Center's development. For more info, please click here.

Volunteer Service in 47th Ward. Are you looking for a rewarding and enjoyable way to be involved and serve your community? Do you like talking to people and helping them find solutions to problems? If you have a morning or afternoon a week, please volunteer and join us in the 47th Ward Service Office.

Bring in Your Old Linens.  When you clean out your linen closet please think of the abandoned pets who are awaiting their forever homes at local shelters and foster homes. Bring us your old towels, blankets and sheets and we will deliver them.   

Movie at the Park

Audubon School in the garden

3500 N. Hoyne Avenue

This Saturday, June 15, 7-9pm

Featuring "Wreck It Ralph"