Dec
2016




What's Happening in West Town 



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. 
West Town WinterFest
Throughout West Town Commercial Corridors
 
West Town WinterFest, Dec 10
The historic retail corridors of West Town are coming together to host their biggest public holiday extravaganza to date.  West Town WinterFest rolls through the hood from noon to 6 pm on Saturday, December 10th offering a fun-filled winter shopping experience for families, couples and friends alike.  Organized by the West Town Chamber of Commerce, WinterFest's claim-to-fame are the organized holiday Jolly Trolley tours to dozens of the area's favorite shops (Jolly Trolley tickets are still available through the above website).  In addition, an array of exciting new activities are offered at this year's West Town Winter Fest, including a guided walking tour, a pop-up Christmas market, Breakfast with Santa and other family activities, WinterFest Bucks, and a "Naughty List" After Party on Division Street. Visit the website for more details.  
On Tour Brewing
1725 West Hubbard St
www.Ontourbrewing.com
 
Meet your new neighborhood brewery this December!
We're opening our doors this December on the corner of Hubbard and Hermitage. Our 75-seat tasting room will feature 12 rotating, seasonal beers that you can enjoy in our handcrafted space. But, our brewery is about more than just brewing the perfect pint. We believe that great beer brings great people together. Opening date to be announced so stay tuned on our Facebook and Instagram account!  
Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
1746 W. Chicago Ave.
www.forbiddenroot.com
 
Repeal Day Celebration, Dec 5
On December 5, 1933 Prohibition was repealed with the passage of the 21st Amendment. Come celebrate the 83rd anniversary of this momentous occasion at Forbidden Root with live music from the Jake Sanders Trio from 7-9pm, plus Prohibition-era cocktails and our Industry Night special all night long.
Hotel Chicago-Illinois Medical District:
1622 W Jackson Blvd
www.hotelchicago1622.com
 
Hotel Chicago-IMD Launches Free Black Car Service for Guests
The stylish new Hotel Chicago-Illinois Medical District Here is now offering free transportation in licensed livery vehicles for all its guests.  The partnership with Chicago-based FirstClass Travel, a new on-demand concierge service, allows riders to control their experience - like Uber Black but with professional chauffeurs and at absolutely no charge to guests.  Owned by Chicago luxury car icon Joe Perillo, Hotel Chicago-IMD is the first hotel to launch the new black car platform, which is both an app and a smart dispatching system.  Guests of Hotel Chicago-IMD simply need to download the free FirstClass Travel app after they check-in to have access during their stay.  With the push of a button, they can order complimentary rides throughout the City of Chicago and to/from the airports (for a fee).  The white labeling application, which extends the Hotel Chicago-IMD brand, combines the convenience of an on-demand service with the security of a private black car chauffeur sourced from the certified livery company, Windy City Limousine.   
Stuart & Co. Gallery
2250 W Ohio St.
www.stuartandco.com
 
Opening Reception / Passage, Sat, Dec 3, 7-9pm
Stuart & Co. Gallery is proud to present Passage, a group show that brings together the work of 11 artists with disparate interpretations of the oft clich�d title reference. From overt vantages relating to the passages that make up our everyday lives, relationships, and bodies to esoteric allusions to memory, obstruction, and information transmission, Passage empowers and rejuvenates its own flat affiliations as if the word itself were being used as one of Duchamp's readymades. Featuring established artists such as Brooklyn-based Fred Fleisher as well as emerging artists such as Chicago-based Kristian Bruce, viewers will experience a wide range of genres, styles, and materials in seeming isolation. Viewers become active participants as they pass, quite literally, from piece to piece and discover the loose conceptual thread that passes metaphorically from one work to another. In this way, one experiences varied aspects of the term "passage" as found in the longing for something just out of reach, and the gallery itself becomes a passageway for recondite interchange.
Cuebas Landscaping
2041 W. Division
www.Cuebaslandscaping.com
 
Cuebas10. Dec 1, 2016 - April 30, 2017 (Winter Season)
  • 10% OFF ANY COMPETITOR BID FOR SNOW REMOVAL
  • Includes the following services:
  • Parking lots: Plowing and Ice Control
  • Sidewalks: Shoveling and Ice Control
West Town Jewelry & Loan
2059 W. Chicago Ave.
www.goldbuyersinchicago.com
 
December Deals
For the month of December 
West Town Jewelry & Loan will give free verbal appraisals on all of your valuables like gold, diamonds, silver, platinum, coins, old paper money and musical instruments.  10% off all inventory! West Town Jewelry & loan will change all watch batteries for only 2.00.
InoPrints
700 N. Green St. Suite 503
www.InoPrints.com
 
Holiday Prints - December Discounts
Seasons Greetings! We've got your holiday print needs covered --- greeting cards, calendars & custom gifts! We'd like to extend $25 off towards your next print project. Use Coupon Code: SeasonsGreetings at checkout or mention it to your dedicated print specialist. Hurry! Coupon Code Expires: December 31, 2016
Christy Webber Farm and Garden
2200 W. Grand Ave.
 
Christy Webber Winterfest, Dec 3
Winterfest at the Farm & Garden will feature Holiday fun with Santa, holiday treats and gifts, music and Winter container class, and more! Stop in for your tree and or wreath or garland and share the holiday spirit with us. Let your holiday traditions start with us.


Vertical Gallery
1016 N Western Ave
www.verticalgallery.com
 
Opening reception for 'xii/xii', Sat, Nov 7, 6-10pm
Vertical Gallery is heralding the season with 'xii/xii', a group show of one dozen leading urban-contemporary artists from around the globe . . . twelve great reasons to join us at our opening reception on Saturday, December 10th, 6 - 10pm. Featuring: Martin Whatson (NO), Brandon Boyd (US), My Dog Sighs (UK), Lefty Out There (US), Presto (BR), Tank Petrol (PL), Prefab77 (UK), Amose (FR), LIE (US), Rene Gagnon (US), Pez Barcelona (CO), and XOOOOX (DE).10% of proceeds will be donated to the Chicago-based non-profit The Simple Good.
xii/xii: Twelve for 12
December 10 - January 7
Opening reception, Saturday, Dec 10, 6-10pm
The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art
756 N. Milwaukee Ave.
www.art.org
 
Holiday Pop-Up Market, Dec 3 - Dec 4
Join us for a Holiday Pop-up Market at Intuit! Hosted in partnership with CEW Design Studio, the market will feature handmade fiber works from their studio artisans. We will also welcome artists Della Wells, Deborah Campbell, Stacy Slack, and Undercover Popular. This two-day market provides the perfect opportunity to shop for unique and one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones. Treat yourself, too! Saturday, December 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, December 4, 12-4 p.m.
Free admission
Refreshments available


Carnivale
702 W. Fulton Market
www.carnivalechicago.com
 
Moulin Rouge New Year's Eve, Dec 31
  • Reservations begin at 4p and are strongly recommended
  • Moulin Rouge themed entertainment including aerialist
  • Live DJ
  • Specialty Menu
  • Champagne Toast and Balloon drop for those staying through the new year


Holy Trinity High School
1443 W. Division St
www.holytrinity-hs.org
 
Open House, Dec 8, 5 - 7 pm
Holy Trinity High School is a Catholic, co-ed school located on Ashland and Division. Join us for Open House to learn about our individualized approach to learning, our unique B-STEM program, our extensive scholarships and financial assistance offerings, meet our students, teachers and staff, and learn why Holy Trinity is a great high school choice! 




Chicago Publishers Resource Center
858 N. Ashland Ave.
www.chiprc.org
 
Northside Independent Artists Exhibition, Dec 2
CHIPRC hosts an art exhibition from the Northside Independent Artists on Friday, December, 2. New artwork by NIA members Christopher Berry, Christina Bosco, Terrie Byrne, and Dean Johnson. There will be complimentary hors d'oeuvres and beverages, including beer from Lagunitas (21+). The walls will be covered with stunning artwork for sale (a good time to get Holiday shopping done).
This event is free and open to the public. 
Ukrainian National Museum
2249 W. Superior
www.ukrainiannationalmuseum.org                                   
Art Exhibit: "VINOK" by Ola Rondiak, Dec 9-31
Opening Reception Friday, December 9, 2016, 7:00 pm, $10.00
The exhibit "Vinok" paintings reflect not only the artist admiration for the determined and inspirational women of Ukraine, but also her own personal family history. Ola's work has been described as "quintessentially Ukrainian - in color, material,  style and spirit.
Museum Hours Thursday-Sunday 11:00 a.m.-4:00 pm. Admission $5.00, Children under 12-Free.
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
2320 W Chicago Ave
http://uima-chicago.org/
 
New Novel by local author Daniel Hryhorczuk, Dec 2
"MYTH AND MADNESS"
A Mythical quest for love and freedom during Ukraine's Revolution of Dignity
Friday, December 2, 2016 at 7pm
Presentation and Book Signing at
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
Forwards by Father Myron Panchuk and Dr. Andrew Ripecky


Northwestern Settlement
1400 W Augusta Blvd
https://northwesternsettlement.org/
 
Go Caroling with the Settlement!, Dec 7, 5:30 pm
Spread cheer throughout the neighborhood with our staff and the Noble Street Charter High School Choir! We'll start from Rowe Elementary-- 1424 N Cleaver- bring your festive outfits-and end at the Algren Foundation at Ashland/Division.
Great Apparel For You
2219 W. Grand Ave, Suite 1E.                
http://www.greatapparelforyou.com/


10th Anniversary of providing World-Class Fulfillment Services, All Dec
We are celebrating 10 years of providing print-on-demand and drop ship fulfillment services to clients and their customers around the globe!  To celebrate, we are offering $50 off enrollment for new customers who visit our fulfillment services webpage and use Coupon Code: ANNIVERSARY2016 during enrollment.  Stop by the shop, Monday through Friday, to see examples of our printing and to learn more about our fulfillment services.
Bluprint Fitness
1828 W Hubbard Street, Suite B
www.bluprintfit.com
 
$50-$150 Off Fitness On-Ramp this Dec
  • 1 Complimentary Health & Fitness Assessment
  • $150 Off PT On-Ramp
  • $100 Off Hybrid On-Ramp
  • $50 Off Training Camp On-Ramp




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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