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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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West Town Food Truck Social & Art Walk
Food Truck Social: Noble Street from Chicago Ave to Chestnut
Art Walk & Sidewalk Sale: Chicago Ave from Milwaukee Ave to Hoyne, Ashland Ave from Chicago to Division
Art Cars: curbside on Chicago Ave from Paulina to Wood
Websites: www.foodtrucksocial.biz, www.westtownartwalk.com
West Town Food Truck Social & Art Walk, Sept 30 - Oct 1
The West Town Food Truck Social is marrying up with the West Town Art Walk to create a one-of-a-kind neighborhood wide food and art festival, September 30 and October 1. The dual event gives guests a taste of some of Chicago's best mobile eats with a side of Chicago's most tantalizing original art. The 6th annual West Town Art Walk celebrates art in all forms - visual, musical, performance, culinary, fashion - and more. During this free Friday and Saturday event, attendees can enjoy whatever art forms they like most from Chicago artists showcased within 35 West Town shops, businesses, restaurants, and galleries. Other event highlights include: Art in the Park in Eckhart Park, Concerts by ChiME, Hands on art activities for families with Intuit Art Museum, live art making, a new Cool Car Show, and participating retailers pouring free seasonal beer tastings! This year's West Town Art Walk will be held in conjunction with the return of the West Town Food Truck Social. Organizers are encouraging participants to "snack-n-stroll" through West Town and enjoy innovative art with four-wheeled delicacies - along with tunes spun by local record stores - all in one spot! The Food Truck Social is a free street party starring 17 Illinois Food Truck Owner Association-affiliated trucks. On September 30 and October 1, art-starved bellies are invited to discover delicious offerings from a curated lineup of food trucks.
Food Truck Social Time & Date: Friday, September 30th from 4pm - 10pm & Saturday, October 1st from 10am to 10pm
Art Walk Time & Date: Friday, September 30th from 5pm - 8pm & Saturday, October 1st from 12pm to 6pm
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The West Town Team - Residential Real Estate
1740 W Division St., #3R, Chicago, IL 60622
www.westtownteam.com
Homes for Heroes September Savings Program, Fall - Winter 2016
Homes for Heroes is a national program dedicated to providing extraordinary savings to heroes (members of the military, police officers, firefighters, healthcare workers, EMS and teachers) who provide extraordinary services to our community each and every day, when they buy or sell a home. 25% of your Realtor's gross commission is given directly back to you and savings will depend on the sales price of the home. For example, a house with a $300,000 sales price could qualify for at least $1,875 in credits and discounts from your participating realtor.
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Exsanguination: A process of mourning and cleansing.
Performance by Roberto Sifuentes in collaboration with jonCates.
October 8th 7pm - 8:30
Durational "Afterparty" 8:30-?
ROBERTO SIFUENTES is an interdisciplinary performance artist. His work fuses highly charged cultural issues with a wild pop culture aesthetic. From homeland security to extreme reality television - from video games to military training - from fetishism to evangelism - Sifuentes creates interactive performance installations where his personas wind their way through psycho/sexual/political/ universes. The result is a cinematic style that uses satire, humor, and spectacle to peel away the viewer's protective layers and reveal society's desires, fears and obsessions.
*Note: this show could be offensive to some, as it includes the process of blood-letting.
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Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
1746 W. Chicago Ave.
Discounts during West Town
Food Truck Social & Art Walk
Make sure to stop in and enjoy a special discounted beer flight and signature cocktail at Forbidden Root during the West Town Food Truck Social & Art Walk. The Art Walk is an annual event celebrating art in all forms-visual, musical, culinary, and otherwise-within shops along Chicago and Ashland Avenues.
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Chang's Martial Arts Academy
1856 West Chicago Ave
A+ After School Program
Chang's Martial Arts is now offering a transported A+ After School Program that includes homework time, snack time, creativity time and martial arts classes. So if you want your child to have fun, learn confidence, focus and other life skills, call us at (773) 227-2560 or visit us on the web at www.changsmartialarts.com.
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Open Call for Artists
-Hotel Chicago - Illinois Medical District
-Chicago Public Library - West Town Branch
The West Town Chamber of Commerce (WTCC) is seeking an experienced Artist/ Muralist (Artist) to create/ install a public art piece enhancing the community presence and impact of the newly opened Hotel Chicago - Illinois Medical District (Hotel Chicago.) and the Chicago Public Library - West Town Branch.
1. Artist Responsibilities
Hotel Chicago - Illinois Medical District
The Artist will be responsible for producing a piece of public art work on the West facing wall of Hotel Chicago (Exhibit B) in order to showcase the property, beautify the neighborhood and further the mission of their brand. The Artist will work with Hotel Chicago Staff and WTCC Staff to establish ideas for the theme/s of the mural.
Renderings and proposals are to include imagery/ convey feelings of:
a. homage to community past, present, future (ie, RUSH Hospital & Medical District)
b. importance of social responsibility
c. mirror the chic style of the property
d. incorporate relevant Chicago imagery
Chicago Public Library - West Town Branch
The Artist will be responsible for producing a piece of public art work on the North facing construction scaffolding of Library in order to showcase the property, beautify the neighborhood and further the mission of the Library's brand. Artist will work with the WTCCC Staff to establish ideas for the theme/s of the mural.
Renderings and proposals are to include imagery/ convey feelings of:
a. homage to community past, present, future
b. incorporate the words "West Town Library"
c. incorporate relevant literary references
**Eligible proposals can include: Murals, Street Art, Sculpture/ 3D mural, Mosaics, Natural / Living Works, Installations.
2. Proposal
a. Explain how Artist will meet responsibilities outlined above in Section 1.
b. Propose price that Member would pay Vendor for creating/ installing the mural. Include stipend to start project. Fill out Summary of Total Projected Costs (Exhibit C)
c. Describe about how long the project will take to complete.
d. Submit three renderings of project specifics.
e. Submit portfolio of work.
f. Complete attached application (Exhibit C)
3. Submission
Proposals are due by October 17th, 2016, and should be sent to:
West Town Chamber of Commerce
1819 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago IL 60622
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Through the Body Dance & Fitness
1819 W Grand Ave Suite #201
www.Throughthebody.com
Hit It, Oct 9
Hit It! Fitness is coming to Through the Body and you don't want to miss it! This intense cardiovascular and strength conditioning class incorporating boxing, karate, and tae kwon do techniques. Using focused punches, kicks, and other varied exercise movements, Hit It!® Kickbox totally reshapes participants bodies! Take class with founder, Constance! Class is one hour on Sunday October 9th from 11:30 am-12:30
Sunday 10/9/16 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art
756 N. Milwaukee Ave.
www.art.org
Embellishing the Ordinary into the Extraordinary: A D.I.Y. Workshop with David Philpot
Saturday, October 15, 1-5 p.m.
Detroit-based artist David Philpot, formerly of Chicago and maker of intricately hand carved and embellished staffs, will lead this special hands-on workshop. Participants will be able to embellish an item they bring or be inspired by David's staffs to create a miniature staff or ping pong paddle. All "embellishment" materials are included but, if you have favorite jewelry items that are broke or in need of being re-purposed, bring them to be incorporated into your piece. Please join us for what will be a journey in art making!
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Bluprint Fitness
1828 W Hubbard Street, Suite B
www.bluprintfit.com
Earn Your Turkey - Fitness Challenge, this October
* 5-Week Fitness Challenge
* Fitness Assessment with Certified Coach
* 15 Boot Camp Classes
* Challenge Starts on Tuesday, October 11th
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Vertical Gallery
1016 N Western Ave., Chicago, 60622
www.verticalgallery.com
The Color of Life
October 1 - 29, 2016 with an opening reception with the artist Saturday, October 1, 6-10pm.
Vertical Gallery is proud to present "The Color of Life", our second solo exhibition with Minneapolis-based artist Greg Gossel, featuring over 50 new original works. Continuing to explore his signature mixed-media pop aesthetic, Gossel debuts a new series of letter-based works and wood panel collages. Pulp noir and silver age romance comics are juxtaposed with anonymous family photos, vintage dime store packaging, and children's coloring books; creating a fragmented visual memory of times gone by. These images are applied to wood panels with silkscreen ink, acrylic paint, and enamel; only to be physically cut apart and reconstructed in rhythmic geometric patterns referencing the works of Frank Stella and Jasper Johns. The end result is a new series of vibrant, heavily layered compositions that offer a window into the joys and sadness that make up the colors of life.
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 Wolcott School
524 N. Wolcott Ave
www.wolcottschool.org
The James Tyree Center Presents First Friday Mornings at Wolcott
Mindful Communication: Your Teen & You
October 7th, 2016 at 9:00 am
Join us as Drs. Dohrer and Golebiewski share their collective experience of over 60
years in education and social work. The focus of this workshop for parents will be the
development of two essential skills for mindful communication, self-awareness and selfmanagement.
Explore how to help your teen:
* Develop strategies for self-regulation and the capacity for understanding
* Become aware of emotions related to stress and learn strategies for managing
stress
* Develop mindful communication skills
* Learn how to cultivate self-awareness
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Dynamic Salon Spa & Boutique
1501 W Chicago Ave
www.dynamicsalon.com
BLOODY ORANGE MARGARITAS, Oct 26
Join us for Margaritas and Manicures October's Special Edition "BLOODY ORANGE MARGARITAS" & Snacks. Come solo or with friends you will be able to sit back and relax with a margarita while you enjoy some of our DYNAMIC SALON services. Everyone recieves a handmade scrub Sample from our NEW! Sticks & Stones Spa Collection. Tickets available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/margaritas-manicures-bloody-orange-edition-tickets-27780899418
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Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago IL 60622
www.uima-chicago.org/
Axiom, October 7 - December 4, 2016
"Axiom" presents three artists rooted in craftsmanship who conceptually challenge the expectations of their discipline. "Axiom" addresses the commonalities that link their work, either through shared propositions as well as assumptions around the nature of craft. Frank Connet, Lialia Kuchma and Anne McGinn hold skill and materials in high regard and they acknowledge the historic narrative that has defined their discipline. Nevertheless, their thinking about their work pushes across the border of the imagined, across materials, into refined and distinctive artistic voices. "Axiom" is curated by Doug Stapleton, Associate Curator of Art with the Illinois State Museum Chicago Gallery.
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Northwestern Settlement
1400 W Augusta
www.northwesternsettlement.org/
Open House Chicago, October 15 and Sunday October 16
The Chicago Architecture Foundation's Open House Chicago is a free public festival that offers behind-the-scenes access to more than 200 buildings across Chicago, including many in West Town.
Explore the hidden gems and architectural treasures of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods-all for free. Have you ever walked by a building and thought, "I wish I could see what's inside?" Now you can. Tour soaring skyscrapers, repurposed mansions, opulent theaters, exclusive private clubs, private offices and breathtaking sacred spaces.
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The Beetle Bar & Grill
2532 W Chicago Ave
New Brunch & Dinner Menus
Join us this fall to check out our new brunch and dinner menus at the Beetle! We are offering new dinner items such as poutine, a burger with fig jam and goat cheese, a fennel apple steak salad and much more! Our brunch menu includes new items like a smoked salmon benedict and ricotta fig jam pancakes. We hope you'll stop by soon for a taste! Check out the full menu at www.thebeetlechicago.com.
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The West Wall at mmg
1350 W. Erie St.
www.mediamadegreat.com
Wonder Twin Powers! - Opening Reception, Oct. 7th
The West Wall presents Wonder Twin Powers, a group exhibition curated by James Jankowiak, with an opening reception on October 7th from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The exhibit features work by Nyame O. Brown, Adam Farcus, Adam Grossi, Holly Holmes, Nicole Marroquin, and Victoria Martinez. Like the characters in the '70s era cartoon, these artists have the power to transform, whether through their practice and their materials, or through the classroom and the community at large. Each artist in this group exhibit maintains not only an identity as a maker, but also as an educator, an activist, or both. They are working to make things right, to fight the good fight and to demand change. Activate. http://www.thewestwall.com
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Unison
1911 West Division St.
www.unisonhome.com/
Hillery Sproatt Nail Event, Oct 22
Please join us for a fun afternoon with local artist and Unison collaborator, Hillery Sproatt. Hillery's unique style and use of color will leave you with hands that are truly one-of-a kind...a work of art! Each session is 30 minutes at $35 per session/person. Please call the Unison store for details and to reserve your spot. Hurry, reservations are filling up fast!
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Mana Food Bar
1742 W Division
www.manafoodbar.com
Coach House Open for Business
Mana Bar has opened their coach house dining room, giving them 25 extra seats. The space is perfect for large parties, special events and holiday parties. With patio season winding down, Mana has doubled its indoor seating for the colder months. They are also now take reservations! This space is used for overflow seating on busy nights (we take reservations for parties up to 20) and is available to rent for private events. The Coach House has a full bar.
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St. Nicholas Cathedral School
2200 W. Rice Street
www.stnicholascathedralschool.org
Open House, Sept 28 from 5:30-7:00pm
Please join us for our Open House next week, Wednesday, September 28, at 5:30-7:30pm. This is a great opportunity for the community to see all the wonderful things happening at St. Nicholas Cathedral School. The school open house really gives families a chance to get the full picture of SNCS. Our faculty members along with our amazing students, are on hand to introduce you to the school. Visitors can take a tour of the entire campus, check out our clubs, see classroom projects, and learn about SNCS programs. Additionally, families get to check out our impressive school life. Let us share with you and your family about our 80-year rich history of building a community of learners and leaders, our long list of alumni notables, and our new state-of-the-art technological school.
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Chicago Center for Music Education (ChiME)
1148 W Chicago Ave
www.chimemusic.org
Ukulele Classes for Ages 4-Adult
Tuesdays in October
Ages 4 to 6: 5-5:30pm
Ages 7 to 12: 5:30-6:15pm
Ages 13 to 17: 7:30-8:15pm
Ages 18 and up: 8:15-9pm
Students will learn tuning, posture, basic chords, and strumming patterns so that we can jam together in a traditional kanikapila style! No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided.
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Chicago Publishers Resource Center (CHIPRC)
858 N. Ashland Ave
www.chiprc.org
Halloween Illustration Workshop, Oct 22 at 7 pm
Come join local illustrator Rachal Duggan for a night of spooky illustrations, ghost stories, deepest fears and maybe a phantom or two! We'll start the night with some drawing warm up exercises then move to drawing famous and lesser known Halloween icons. This workshop is geared towards adults of all skill levels and interests. Paper, pens, candy and autumnal vibes will be provided. The class fee of $20 payable online or at the door.
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The Robey
2018 West North Ave
www.therobey.com
The Robey now taking reservations
Grupo Habita brings their second US hotel to Wicker Park Bucktown. Your new neighbor is now taking reservations for stays starting on Nov. 30th. We encourage all local residents and businesses to use Promo Code: Locals and always enjoy 10% off of every room type. If your business has regular travel needs in the neighborhood, please reach out to jjohnson@therobey.com for information on business rates.
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The Hollander
2022 West North Ave
www.thehollander.com
The Hollander Opening
In addition to The Robey, Grupo Habita is also excited to announce the opening of The Hollander, a brilliant renovation of the Hollander Fireproof Warehouses that wrap around the base of the Northwest Tower. The 20 room Hollander is a perfect spot for your visiting friends and families. Use Promo Code: Locals and always enjoy 10% off of every room type.
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Ukrainian National Museum
2249 W Superior St
www.ukrainiannationalmusuem.org
Exhibit Open, Oct 7
Kozyuk comments, "Being an observer first, much of my inspiration comes from the world around us. When traveling I find myself appreciating all that the new landscapes have to offer. Recently, my time has been spent exploring different traditions and cultures. From the vibrant colored powders thrown during India's Holi festival to the rich pigments seen in Native Ukrainian and Native American costumes. I create pieces that offer an abstract approach to these and other wondrous occurrences in our world.
October 7 - 30, 2016 Thursday-Sunday 11am-4pm, Admission : $5
Opening Reception: October 8, 2016 at 7p.m. Admission: $10
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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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