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The West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce releases TWO monthly newsletters. One (this one) "What's Happening in West Town" is a promotional summary of neighborhood happenings and business events, and the other newsletter is informational for Chamber Members announcing meetings and chamber programs. If you would like to continue to receive the Chamber Member's monthly newsletter, we encourage you to join the chamber by clicking here.
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Facebook Event Invite Link
Officials from the West Town Chamber of Commerce and West Town SSA #29 have set in motion an extensive new initiative that involves the community's help in reshaping the future of the growing West Town commercial landscape. By employing a 5-step strategy laid out over the next year that takes into account the ideas, skills and aspirations of local residents, the 5-Year Master Plan intends to strengthen the vibrant business district. Currently underway is Step 1, Connecting West Town. The goal of Step 1 is to connect West Town community members and have a conversation about what everyone can do to help make West Town a better place. Within this initial stage, there is a series of 5 sessions that are free and open to anyone who resides within West Town boundaries. The August session at Defibrillator Gallery includes topics like: What businesses do you want to see open here? What infrastructure would you like built? What sort of developments should we encourage? This is the time to come share what you think could make West Town one of the best places in Chicago to live, work, shop, and visit. Residents and business owners are welcome to attend.
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After Hours on Chicago Avenue
Chicago Avenue Corridor
https://www.facebook.com/afterhourschicagoave
After Hours on Chicago Ave, August 19, 6 pm to 9 pm
After Hours on Chicago Ave is in full swing! Every 3rd Friday all summer long, several boutiques within West Town's Chicago Avenue Corridor get together and feature exclusive promotions, "night of" special deals and celebratory drinks to go with the occasion. Originally formed by four local businesses - Ad Hoc, Study Hall, Tarnish and Paperish Mess - the event series has flourished and expanded to nearly 20 businesses with selections ranging from vintage goods, clothing, handmade wares, home décor, jewelry, furniture, and more. Newest additions to the shopping event series include Rocky + Luella, Chicago Truborn, and Sprout Home Kitchen + Table. After Hours on Chicago Ave was created as a group effort to encourage the community to discover all the great new and established businesses within West Town. The event explores the idea of shopping locally through casual and fun atmosphere, while uniting business owners in the hood.
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Frontier
1072 N. Milwaukee Ave
6th Annual Shuck Off, Aug 28
Join us for our 6th Annual "Shuck Off" oyster shucking contest on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at 3pm. The most talented local shuckers will compete before a panel of judges for a $1,200 cash prize. We'll feature Abita & Craft cocktail drink specials as well as our famous $7 Char-grilled oysters and $15 Chef's Choice oysters by the dozen. Kick off the day's festivities at our Shrimp Boil from 12-3pm. $25 (plus tax & service fee) includes all-you-can eat shrimp, corn and potatoes. Seating is first come, first served and we may accommodate large groups.
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Stiletto Dance Studios
1843 W. Chicago Avenue
www.StilettoDanceStudios.com
Pole Candy, August 6,7 pm to 9 pm
Join West Town's hottest new dance studio - Stiletto - on August 6th to dissolve your inhibitions and share & celebrate the creative experience many have dared to taste! Introducing POLE CANDY.... A dramatic pole performance. (Standing Room Only. No Kids 21+). https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pole-candy-tickets-26585227130.
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Monique meloche
2154 W Division
www.moniquemeloche.com
Amy Sherald: A Wonderful Dream, thru Aug 27
Following her much lauded inclusion in our 2015 summer group show, Look At Me Now!, moniquemeloche is pleased to present the first solo exhibition by our newest gallery artist, Amy Sherald. In A Wonderful Dream, Sherald employs race to explore the evolution of one's identity as a reaction to external directives.
Carlos Rolón/Dzine: Ace of Fades, thru Aug 27
In a new site-specific installation, produced for the gallery's "on the wall" project space for the summer of 2016, Rolón re-creates the communal atmosphere of an urban barbershop. Through appropriated signage, commercial lighting, and the artist's own mirror paintings, the gallery's street-facing façade evokes the variety of customers that enter a barbershop, seeking kinship while also carving out their own personas.
Special event on Aug 25
In conjunction with his window project, Rolón has recruited barbers from Chicago's own Bladez Of Glory barbershop to create custom fades and graphics on selected participants in the gallery, literally altering the viewer's experience from spectator to performer. For the chance to be chosen for a FREE custom fade by our talented barbers, please RSVP for our next event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carlos-rolondzine-presents-ace-of-fades-tickets-25999812138
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Chicago Publishers Resource Center
858 N. Ashland Ave
www.chiprc.org
Striking a Balance: Teachers Who Write, Aug 13, 2pm
Chicago-area teachers, students and aspiring writers are invited to participate in a panel discussion led by Alex Nall, a cartoonist and teaching artist with experience in CPS schools; and Jacob Knabb, Senior Editor and co-creator of Curbside Splendor Publishing and professor at Lake Forest College. Come to hear about how educators strike a balance teaching and writing. This series is planned and hosted by CHIPRC intern, Camille Ramasastry.
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Krispyfringe | Vintage
2130 W. Chicago Ave.
www.krispyfringe.com
BOGO Wednesdays, Every Wed, 12 pm to 7 pm
You read right! From now until the end of August, everything (excluding clearance) at Krispyfringe | Vintage will be Buy One, Get One Free every Wednesday until the end of summer. In-store only. Krispyfringe | Vintage specializes in both men's and women's vintage fashion, accessories, and more! Learn more about Krispyfringe | Vintage by visiting our instagram @krispyfringevintage.
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Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
2320 W Chicago Ave
http://uima-chicago.org/
Reality Check, Exhibition is on display starting Aug 26
"Reality Check." Formalism, domesticity and technology, nature, and the legacy of Soviet oppression. Eight artists explore new modes of expression impacted by ideological freedom and open exchange with the West, launched by 1991 Ukrainian independence. "Reality Check" is being organized in conjunction with 25th anniversary of Ukrainian independence commemorations and features artists who have been active from 1991 up through the present. All of the artists are of Ukrainian descent [third and fourth immigration waves] and working with contemporary artistic developments. The year 1991 is serving as a springboard for launching new aesthetic ideas and addressing philosophical issues, directly or indirectly responding to Ukraine's newfound situation.
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Bluprint Fitness
1828 W Hubbard Street, Suite B
www.bluprintfit.com
Summer Blowout, all August
- $50 OFF First Month of Classes ($75 First Month)
- Complimentary Fitness Assessment
- Classes: Training Camp, CrossFit, Boot Camp, Rowing, and Open Gym.
- Program Goals: Get Strong & Shredded!
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Village Church Chicago
(camp held at) Commercial Park: 1845 W. Rice St. - Sports Field
www.villagechurchchicago.org
Village Soccer Camp, Aug 15 - Aug 19, 4 pm to 6 pm
Village Soccer Camp is open to young athletes of all skill levels from five to thirteen years old. This camp provides the opportunity for young athletes to grow in their soccer skills and learn about character and faith. All camp sessions emphasize individual ball skills, as well as fun games to put those skills into practice. Registration is free and includes five days of action-packed soccer instruction. In order to ensure that we run a safe, fun, quality camp, we are limiting registration to the first 50 campers. For specific questions about the camp, please email matt@villagechurchchicago.org.
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Columbia Furniture
2125 W. Chicago Ave.
www.columbiafurniture.net
Columbia Furniture Closing, Everything Priced to Sell this August
After 96 years, Columbia Furniture is closing its doors. It will be a good, strong ending to a storied store - with discounts up to 20, 30, 40 and even 50% off. Nothing is being held back - everything is priced to sell / to go! Columbia will be open all 7 days until everything is gone!
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d'aprile properties
1732 W. Hubbard St.
http://www.daprileproperties.com/#!/www
d'aprile properties Joins West Town Chamber Of Commerce
The Fastest Growing Real Estate Company in the Midwest, D'aprile Properties, has joined the West Town Chamber! Their philosophy is based on three values, which drive the relationships they build with clients, team members and the business partners. Not only does this contribute tremendously to an enhanced client customer experience, it also determines how members of the team work together creating the best service possible to all of clients from start to finish with the process of buying or selling a home.
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Carnivale
702 W. Fulton Market
www.carnivalechicago.com
Back to School Family Brunch, Aug 28
- Sunday, August 28th
- 10:30a-3p
- DIY Bloody Mary Bar
- Mimosa Kits
- Live DJ
- Photo Booth
- tilt Walker
- Face Painter
Carnivale University: Beer Cocktails, Aug 17
- Wednesday, August 17th
- 6pm registration begins, 6:30p class begins
- Hands on mixology class
- Learn to make 3 beer cocktails from our master mixologist
- Food paired with each drink from our executive chef
- Tickets are $35
- Must be 21+
Summer Nights Latin Bites: Brazil, Aug 1 - 7
- Chef Rodolfo and Carnivale's master mixologists present a modern twist on traditional entrees and cocktails from countries across Latin America. In the first week of August, taste the tradition and celebrate the creativity of Brazil's Culinary Heritage
- Brazilian Food and Drink specials
- Live band and Samba dancers on Friday, August 5th from 6p-9p
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Luxe on Chicago
1838 West Chicago
www.luxeonchicago.com
Luxe on Chicago Now Leasing West Town Apartments, move-in dates from August 27th through October 15th
West Town's newest luxury boutique apartments have arrived! Luxe on Chicago is now leasing for:
- Studios starting at $1650
- One Bedrooms starting at $1895
- Two Bedrooms starting at $2695
- Three Bedrooms starting at $3525
Apartments feature wide-plank floors throughout, gourmet kitchens, in-unit washer dryer, designer bathrooms and Nest Learning Thermostats. Plus, you'll love the fitness center, rooftop deck, business center and many other conveniences - all included in your rent! Visit www.LuxeonChicago.com to learn more, see floor plans and schedule a showing.
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Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art
756 N. Milwaukee Avenue
www.art.org
DIY Painting Workshop with Shirley Hudson/Women and Black Folk Art Panel, Aug 27
Self-taught local artist Shirley Hudson will facilitate a hands-on DIY workshop resulting in a one-of-a-kind painting to take home. Workshop: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. With Intuit's newest exhibition Post Black Folk Art in America 1930-1980-2016 as the backdrop, panelists including Woman Made Gallery Executive Director Sydney Stoudmire and artists Shirley Hudson and Candace Hunter will be hosting a panel discussion on women and black folk artists. Panel Discussion: 2-4 p.m.
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The Arts of Life, Inc
2010 W Carroll Ave
www.artsoflife.org
Chili Cook-Off, Tickets go on Sale in August
The Arts of Life, a West Town non-profit arts studio for adults with disabilities, will be returning to showcase the area's best and tastiest chili at their 8th Annual Charitable Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, November 5, 2016 starting at 5PM. Like the previous successful years, the Chili Cook-Off will take place at 2010 W. Carroll Ave in Chicago. Chili Team Registration and General Admission tickets will be on sale in late-August, so start planning your winning recipe now! Are you a part of a business or organization that would like to sponsor the Chili Cook-Off? There are various levels of sponsorship; each one is a great opportunity to promote your business and help out your community. Visit artsoflife.org/chilisponsor2016 for more info.
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About the West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce:
The West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce fosters community and economic development by empowering businesses with information, networking opportunities, marketing, and other programming. The chamber extensively promotes the unique elements of the West Town neighborhoods and strives to engage the public through the organization of special events that highlight existing businesses and attract consumers and new businesses to the West Town area. The chamber serves as a channel through which members can cultivate a diverse, symbiotic, and growth-oriented community.
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