NEWS & EVENTS
December 10, 2014

SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA SUCCESS

Thanks to all who purchased Lakeview East gift cards on December 6th for our Shopping Extravaganza and received 25% off all of our gift cards!

 

We are happy to announce we sold over $70,000 in gift cards in 5 hours! All of this money will go directly back into our neighborhood and we couldn't be more thrilled. As always, we appreciate your commitment to shopping local and supporting Lakeview East businesses.

HOLIDAY COOKIE CRAWL & COOKIE RECIPE BOOK
Several Lakeview East businesses and neighbors participated in the Lakeview East Holiday Cookie Crawl in conjunction with our Shopping Extravaganza on Saturday, December 6th.

THANKS FOR ATTENDING OUR HOLIDAY PARTY!


Thanks to all those who came to our Holiday Party at ROCKS Lakeview on Tuesday, December 9th. We enjoyed a fun and festive evening with neighbors and friends.

LAKEVIEW EAST GIFT CARD VIDEO
Click the image below to open our new Lakeview East Gift Card promotional video! Click here to purchase a gift card online.

Lakeview East Gift Card Video

HALLIE FLANAGAN AWARD FROM STAGE LEFT THEATER
Stage Left Theater presented the 3rd annual Hallie Flanagan Award to Maureen Martino, Executive Director of the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce, and Heather Way Kitzes, Executive Director of the Lakeview Chamber of Commerce, for their continued dedication to the Lakeview community and the development of the Belmont Theater District on Monday, December 8th. The Hallie Flanagan Award celebrates significant contributions to artwork that illuminates the social and political aspects of the human condition.

Click here to learn more about the Belmont Theater District!

LAKEVIEW EAST EXTENDED HOLIDAY HOURS
DECEMBER
Thursday, December 11th: 9am-7pm
Friday, December 12th: 9am-7pm
Saturday, December 13th: 11am-3pm
Thursday, December 18th: 9am-7pm
Friday, December 19th: 9am-7pm
Saturday, December 20th: 11am-3pm
Thursday, December 25th - Sunday, December 28th: CLOSED for CHRISTMAS
Thursday, January 1st - Sunday, January 4th: CLOSED for NEW YEAR'S DAY


SAFETY PROGRAM

As we prepare for the holidays, please be reminded although some may have visions of sugar plums in their heads, there will be a few grinches that await the perfect opportunity to perform random acts of crime in our community.  Please take extra precaution during this hectic time to secure your area with an open eye to your neighbor and surrounding area.  Lake View East Chamber of Commerce and Special Service Area #8 has acquired additional security for our area every Thursday-Sunday for the month of December until Christmas Eve.  With the busiest shopping days to come, please be alert of any unusual or strange activities. By working together, we will create a safe and friendly environment for all our consumers, neighbors and merchants.

LAKEVIEW EAST HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
Makes a great stocking stuff for your favorite theater-goer.

LAKEVIEW EAST HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
Photo courtesy of Pastoral
"Best of Midwest"

Look no further than Lakeview East for all of your holiday gifts! From delicious cheese trays to personalized stationery and the hottest clothing trends, Lakeview East has it all!

NEW YEAR'S EVE DINING IN LAKEVIEW EAST
3023 N. Broadway

Chilam Balam is hosting a special New Year's Eve dinner with 5:00, 7:00, and 10:00 reservation times. Call (773) 296-6901 to RSVP!
 

Click here for the menu.


3124 N. Broadway

Enjoy Chef Giuseppe Scurato's 4-Course tasting menu and a glass of bubbly for $65.00 per person. Call (773) 922-4020 to RSVP.

 

Click here for more information and menu.

2947 N. Broadway

Cap off a wonderful year with a delicious and memorable New Years Eve meal from Chef Brooks Hart at Bar Pastoral. 7:00 and 9:30 seatings available.


 

Click here for more information and tickets.
 

ADDITIONAL MEMBER DEALS & EVENTS
3331 N Broadway

12/11, 8pm-10pm 

Shop, drink and be merry! Join us for our annual Naughty or Nice Party! Enjoy complimentary cocktails poured by Fierce Bartenders, hot models, live music and a raffle with great prizes!
 

Click here for more information.


3152 N. Broadway
Join the celebration of their two year anniversary! Specials all day from 12/1-12/14 - $2 off giant subs, 2 tickets to a Laugh Factory show with giant sub purchase, and 2 addition Laugh Factory tickets for each Big Kahuna sub you purchase!

3180 N. Broadway
Let North Community Bank evaluate your current financial institutions fees and services and get a $50 Staples gift card!
Wellington Avenue United Church of Christ
615 W. Wellington

12/13, 11am or 2pm - The Zoppe Family Cricus Nino and the Magical Holiday Adventures! $10 advanced donation, $12 at the door.

 

Click here for more information and tickets.


2938 N. Clark St

Celebrate the 12 days of Christmas at Art De Triumph! Receive 12% off everything until 12/12 in celebration of Art De Triumph's 12th year on Clark Street!

750 W. Cornelia

Join Taverna 750 for Martini Night! Enjoy 1/2 price signature martinis and ginger beer mugs on Thursday nights.

 

Click here for more information.
3359 N Halsted St

12/11, 7pm-9pm -  Join Equality Illinois for our Holiday Social. The evening of friends old and new, delicious cocktails, great music, amazing raffle prizes, and more!

Click here for more information!


644 W. Diversey

Staying at the Days Inn Chicago has its perks.  Take advantage of holiday specials during your next stay at this Lakeview Chicago boutique hotel

 

Click here for holiday specials. 

 

3202 N. Broadway

 

Receive a complementary $5 gift card with purchase of a $25 gift card! Get 10% off catering orders over $125! Offers valid through 12/31.
3175 N Broadway

The Laugh Factory is collecting unwrapped gifts for children. Donors will receive 4 Laugh Factory tickets. Those in need are welcome to stop by between 12/15 and 12/23 to pick up a gift.

Click here for more information.


3312 N. Broadway

10% Discount on catering orders for LVECC members, friends and fans. Receive a $10 gift card with the purchase of a $50 card. 12/20 - Book reading and signing with Mary Nerburn, author of Jack It Up.

 

3138 N. Broadway

 

A Lakeview East gift card makes a great gift! Click here to purchase online or stop by our office to buy.
 
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

City of Chicago BACP Free Workshops

The Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) offers workshops every Wednesday and Friday. Workshops vary each month and are conducted by City Officials, experts and partner business organizations. All workshops are free, and open to the public. Workshops are held at BACP's offices located at 121 N. LaSalle St., City Hall Room 805, Chicago, IL  60602.

 


Monthly Chicago Police CAPS Meetings
CAPS has monthly community meetings where residents have the opportunity to talk to the officers who patrol their neighborhood. Residents are encouraged to bring questions or concerns regarding safety, quality of life issues and City services. For more information about CAPS and to find your beat, visit Chicago Police. 

  

Open Your Business in Lakeview East

Retail storefronts are very high in demand in the Lakeview East area. If you are interested in opening or relocating a business to Lakeview East please contact us at info@lakevieweast.com and we can tell you what is currently available.

 


Chicago 311 Reporting
Chicago's 311 service allows Chicago citizens to request city assistance for a variety of issues. The process can be done through the phone by dialing 311 or online at the following links:
Click here to report potholes and other street damage.
Click here to request graffiti removal and sewer cleaning.

 

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