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6/2/2005

Upcoming Events and Other Fun Stuff in Chicago


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UPDATED 08/03/2005

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PPC Old School Vet JP is back in town and sharing a few cold ones with the gang at Jack's on Southport last Friday night. Uncle Pauli also represents that night.

Weekly Feature(s):

  • NPR Time-Kill of the Week: Looking at the World Through Beer Glasses. All Things Considered, May 13, 2005 · Robert Siegel talks about the history of beer with Tom Standage, technology editor at The Economist. A History of the World in Six Glasses is Standage's new book that traces the history of civilization through beer, wine, distilled spirits, coffee, tea and coca cola. Beer was first produced at the end of the ice age and became popular with the Sumarians.
     
    http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4651563

     

  • Internet Time-Kill of the Week: Longevity Game. I have no idea how accurate this is, but it sure is interesting.... almost enough to make me a tea totler (almost) - Pam
     


     

Fridge Door Bonus Pic!

Here's a picture from Nora's Sox game outing at The Cell on Monday vs. the Anaheim Angels on Memorial Day. Absolutely gorgeous weather and a bottom of the 9th inning Sox win make for a perfect day. I didn't think I'd ever say this but with all the ticket brokers and rampant profiteering jacking up Cubs ticket prices, my next ball game might be at US Celluar Field! A few more pix from this event can be found here.

Special thanks to the over 400+ revelers who joined us for our largest 12 Bars of Christmas EVER!! We don't have an exact count because we ran out of wristbands for the first time ever! Hope everyone had a blast and mark your calendars for our next pub crawl, the PPC's 2nd Annual Ten Innings at Wrigley Pub Crawl in June 2005!!

Pictures from the 2004 PPC 12 Bars of Christmas can be found here.
 

Here's a classic photo op with the Milwaukee Fire Department's river patrol crew (the custom MFD Boston Whaler is pictured to the left) at the dock at the Milwaukee Ale House at Phil's boat party on the Five O'Clock Somewhere (forget about partying on pontoon boats, a half million dollar 50-foot Hatteras RULES!) last Saturday night. A few more pix from this outing can be found here.


 

Our Spring Flagship Event is here this Friday, June 3: The PPC's 2nd Annual Ten Innings at Wrigley Pub Crawl

2nd Annual Wrigleyville Neighborhood Pub Crawl

Friday, June 3, 7:00pm

Starting  at Blarney Stone, 3424 N. Sheffield Ave
(about 2 blks South of Addison Line stop)
- Wristbands are FREE!!

- Drink Specials at the bars are pay-as-you go.

Bar

Start

End

Venue

Address

Drink Special(s)

1

7:00 PM

7:30 PM
Blarney Stone

3424 N. Sheffield

$6 pitchers, $1 Shots, $2 PBR's

2

7:30 PM

8:00 PM
Nisei Lounge

3439 N. Sheffield

$2 Old Style or LaBatt Blue Light Pints, $2 Watermelon or Kamikaze Shots

3

8:00 PM

8:30 PM

Irish Oak

3511 N. Clark

$2.50 Domestic beers and Sam Adams (beer of the month, discounted to $2.50)

4

8:30 PM

9:00 PM

Merkle’s

3516 N. Clark

$2.00 Domestic drafts, $2.00 for a special shot that Pete will make up for us

5

9:00 PM

9:30 PM

Slugger's

3540 N. Clark

$2 Domestic Drafts, $2 Kamikazes

6

9:30 PM

10:00 PM

Cubby Bear

1059 W. Addison

$2 Domestic Drafts

7

10:00 PM

10:30 PM

Sports Corner

956 W. Addison

$2.50 drafts of everything on tap!

8

10:30 PM

11:00 PM

Murphy's Bleachers

3655 N. Sheffield

$5.50 Domestic Pitchers

9

11:00 PM

11:30 PM

Wrigleyville North

3900 N. Sheridan

$2 glass $8 pitchers & live band no cover

10

11:30 PM

??????

Holiday Club

4000 N. Sheridan

$4.50 PBR Pitchers and $6 import pitchers, $2.50 Miller Lite bottles - Thanks Phil!!!

Click here to go to the official Ten Innings at Wrigley Pub Crawl

Click here to download a printable schedule and route map.

 

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Weekly Ten Buck Wipeout at the Union Tavern

Union Tavern 6-9PM Every Friday!!! Union still opens at 5pm , but the drink package begins at 6pm . Now everyone can have that extra time to get home from work and then get out to Union!

Union Tavern - 2858 N Halsted
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Cost: Only $10 bucks
Includes: *Bud/Bud light drafts *Well drinks *Pizza *Quesadillas *Chips/Salsa *$5 Jaeger bomb special

Once the $10 deal is over at 9pm, enjoy $1.50 domestic drafts ALL NIGHT (every Friday now)

Note the Spring Break Party afterwards too!

 

H3 Events Thursday Parties @ Belly's

Thursdays at Bellys - 3210 N. Lincoln

Enjoy our usual drink/food special from 6-9pm for only $10 bucks!:

* Miller Lite * Bass * Harp * Honkers * Blue Moon * Pilsner Urquell * Sam Adams * Stella Arquois

* PLUS well drinks * Pizza * Quesadillas * Chips & Salsa

Specials after the 6-9pm deal are: $3 u-call-its; $2 bottles; $1 belly shots.....no cover.

For additional info email: lisa@h3events.com

 

Thursday, June 2: Thursday Night Club at North Park Tap

TNC for Thursday, June 2, 2005 will be held at North Park Tap. NOTE: This is BI-WEEKLY (meaning every other Thursday).

What?  TNC = Thursday Night Club. It's a group gathering at a different bar/pub/lounge every two weeks to have some fun and have a few drinks as well.

When: Thursday, June 2, 2005
Time: 9:00 PM CST
Where: North Park Tap
313 W. North Ave.
312-943-5228


Located between N. Orleans and N. North Park Avenue. Closest El stop is Sedgwick (about 100 yards away).

Anyone is welcome...the more the merrier. Hope to see YOU there! No need to RSVP - just show up.

 

Thursday, June 2: Midsummer EVE of the EVE Kick-Off Party at Brehon Pub

Midsummer EVE of the EVE Kick-Off Party (details on full event on June 30th below)

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Brehon Pub - 731 North Wells Street
Beer, Wine & Soda
$20 per person

Discount tickets for the Midsummer EVE of the EVE will be available for purchase at the Kick-Off Party.

All proceeds from these events benefit HighSight's scholarship fund.
HighSight is a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships for students to attend private high schools in Chicago. In the 2004-2005 academic year, HighSight's 120 scholars attended 24 area high schools.

HighSight
1107 North Orleans Street
Chicago, Illinois 60610
http://www.highsight.org
312-787-9824

Thanks to Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers http://acceleratedrehab.com/ for sponsoring the Midsummer EVE of the EVE!

 

Thursday, June 2 - Sunday, June 5: Mayfest Chicago German Festival in Lincoln Square

Admission is free. 4700 N. Lincoln Ave. More info at http://www.mayfestchicago.com/

 

Friday, June 3: PPC's 2nd Annual 10 Innings at Wrigley Pub Crawl in Wrigleyville

As we mourn the retirement of the PPC's Fourth of July BBQ Picnic Scavenger Hunt Pub Crawl, we celebrate the second year of the PPC's newest event, Ten Innings at Wrigley Pub Neighborhood Pub Crawl!! Now in its second year, we have the best route ever lined up. Just like our 12 Bars of Christmas, this is just a big bunch of friends getting together to have a good time so wristbands are FREE and we have drink specials setup at every bar!

Bar # Start End Venue Address Drink Special(s)
1 7:00 PM 7:30 PM Chicago's Blarney Stone 3424 N. Sheffield $6 pitchers, $1 Shots, $2 PBR's
2 7:30 PM 8:00 PM Nisei Lounge 3439 N. Sheffield $2 Old Style or LaBatt Blue Light Pints, $2 Watermelon or Kamikaze Shots
3 8:00 PM 8:30 PM Irish Oak 3511 N. Clark $2.50 Domestic beers and Sam Adams (beer of the month, discounted to $2.50)
4 8:30 PM 9:00 PM Merkle's 3516 N. Clark $2.00 Domestic drafts, $2.00 for a special shot that Pete will make up for us
5 9:00 PM 9:30 PM Slugger's 3540 N. Clark $2 Domestic Drafts, $2 Kamikazes
6 9:30 PM 10:00 PM Cubby Bear 1059 W. Addison $2 Domestic Drafts
7 10:00 PM 10:30 PM Sports Corner 956 W. Addison $2.50 drafts of everything on tap!
8 10:30 PM 11:00 PM Murphy's Bleachers 3655 N. Sheffield $5.50 Domestic Pitchers.
9 11:00 PM 11:30 PM Wrigleyville North 3900 N. Sheridan $2 glass $8 pitchers & live band no cover
10 11:30 PM ????? Holiday Club 4000 N. Sheridan $4.50 PBR Pitchers and $6 import pitchers, $2.50 Miller Lite bottles - Thanks Phil!!!

Click here to go to the PPC's official Ten Innings at Wrigley Pub Crawl webpage

 

 

Friday, June 3: Lincoln Park Zoo's Annual Spring Benefit

The Lincoln Park Zoo's annual spring Benefit is June 3rd..(right after Pammiepalooza and right before Festa's Pub Crawl)

Gorillas & Gatsby Lincoln Park Zoo Spring Benefit

Join the Auxiliary Board for the 20th Annual Spring Benefit, one of Chicago’s few “must attend” black-tie events for young professionals. Held on zoo grounds from 8 p.m. - 1 a.m., the evening features music by the Gentlemen of Leisure, dancing, a live and silent auction, and raffle. Dress is creative black-tie and the theme for 2005 is Gorillas and Gatsby.

Kick off the excitement for this fun event with the Auxiliary Board at the pre-party on May 5 at Syn (1009 N. Rush) from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tickets are $30 each.

Tickets are on sale now for $110 individually or $900 for a group of 10. VIP Reserved Tables are available at $1,600 each (must reserve by June 1).

Gorillas and Gatsby raffle tickets are available in limited quantities for $50 each. Prizes include a flat-screen TV, diamond pearl earrings from the Wabash Diamond Company, three nights at the W Hotel, facials for one year from Kurr Chicago, and much more.

Reservations are limited; buy your ticket today! All proceeds benefit the Auxiliary Board Endowed Fund for Conservation and Science. For more information, please call 312-742-2163.

Click here to make a reservation.

http://www.lpzoo.org/events/spring_ben.html

 

Friday, June 3: Bar1Events 70's Party at Duffy's

Break out your bell-bottoms for Duffy's 70's party this Friday, June 3! It'll be groovy, man! From 8:30-11:30pm, our $15 meal package will include a buffet, domestic drafts, well drinks, wine, soda, and of course, free love - see you there!

Also:

Duffy's "Brady" Brunch is this Sunday, June 5. We'll be putting on the "kitsch" for this 70's themed brunch and the food will be way better than anything Alice could whip up! It's just $15.95 for our all you can eat brunch buffet from 10am-3pm. This week only - Duffy's will close at 4pm. Thanks for your understanding!

 

Friday, June 3:  Great Chefs 2005: A Tasting Party at Sheraton Chicago to Benefit United Cerebral Palsy

The United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Chicago Presents:

Great Chefs 2005: A Tasting Party
From Surf to Turf

Please join us as we celebrate Chicago’s Finest Premier Chefs as they donate and prepare samples of their cuisine to help raise money for the disabled community that United Cerebral Palsy supports.

Great Chefs 2005: A Tasting Party From Surf to Turf

Friday, June 3, 2005
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
301 E. North Water Street, Chicago

Cocktail Tasting 5:15 – 6pm
Dinner 6 – 9pm
Silent Auction 5:15 – 8:30pm

Great Doings subscribers can purchase tickets at a discounted rate of $50 per person. Your admission includes appetizers, entrees, desserts, soft drinks, coffee, beer, wine and spirits, a souvenir program/cookbook and more.

If you would like to take part, please RSVP by May 25 at UCP’s online registration website

To receive the $50 ticket
You must enter the coupon code: surf05

Questions, call 312-368-0380, ext 227  or Email greatchefs@ucpnet.org

Participating Restaurants Include:

Adobo Grill – Al Dente – Calittera – Capannari Ice Cream – Chestnut Street Grill - Chilpancingo - China Grill Chicago – Coco Pazzo – Cold Stone Creamery – David’s Bistro - Fornetto Mei - Galway Arms - Gibsons – Golden Budha Chinese Steakhouse - Greg Christian Catering - Grill on the Alley – Grotto on State - Harry Caray’s - Joe Marchetti – Joey Buona’s - JP Chicago - Kamehachi of Tokyo – La Strada – Melting Pot - Meritage - Mike Ditka’s Iron Mikes Grille – Nacional 27 – Pane Caldo – Pili Pili - Rosebud Steakhouse - Roy’s – Salpico’n - Socca – Sweets & Savories – Tavern on Rush - The Illinois Institute of Art Culinary School - The Signature Room at the Ninety Fifth - Think Café - Topo Gigio – Trattoria No 10 - Turano Baking Company – Vermilion

AFTER PARTY AT HARD DRIVE

 

Friday, June 3: Bar1Events Pay Your Rent" Party Friday at Jack Sullivan's

"Pay Your Rent" Party Friday at Jack Sullivan's!

Pay your rent just by partying at Jack Sullivan's this Friday! From 9pm-midnight, our $20 package includes a buffet, domestic drafts, well drinks and a ticket to our rent raffle. The more people who party, the bigger the prize, so bring your friends!

 

Friday, June 3 - Saturday, June 4: Q101 Block Party at New City YMCA

Q101 Block Party

Date: 

June 3, 2005 - June 4, 2005

Time: 

4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. both days

Location: 

New City YMCA - North & Clybourn

Presented By: 

Q101

Beneficiary: 

New City YMCA & Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

On June 3rd & 4th the newly remodeled grounds of the New City YMCA are transformed from a heavily traveled urban area into a celebration of live outdoor music. Consumers will find a stellar line up of top name, cutting edge, alternative musical talent. Great beer will be featured along with a wide variety of food and some of the city's top artists and merchants will offer their goods for sale. Proceeds generated will benefit the New City YMCA, where programs are developed to build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

 

Saturday, June 4: 1st Annual Festa Hold 'em Poker Pub Crawl in Wrigleyville

Enjoy a great time in the neighborhood while playing Texas Hold 'Em!

Our Schedule and Drink Specials Now Posted!

Cost and How to Register...
The event costs just $10 to attend, and you'll get a really good beer special at each bar -- just click here to register!  

http://srv.ezinedirector.net/?n=754263&s=31327773

You will get further instructions the week before the event!

Schedule and Drink Specials
1) John Barleycorn  2:30-4PM, $2 Domestic Beer Pints - This is where you check in and get YOUR 2 CARDS.  We will have Celebrity Dealers in 15-minute shifts to deal you your cards!

2) Cubby Bear 4-5PM, $10 Buckets of 5 Domestic Bottled Beers Each - The First Flop Card will be turned over @ 4:30PM

3) Casey Moran's 5-6PM, $2 Miller Lite and Bud Light Drafts - The Second Flop Card will be turned over @ 5:30PM

4) Yak-Zie's 6-7PM, $2.50 Domestic Beer Bottles - The Third Flop Card will be turned over @ 6:30PM

5) Murphy's Bleacher's 7-8PM, $5.50 Domestic Beer Pitchers - Instead of a Community "Turn" Card, you will get your OWN CARD dealt to you on your way to Murphy's Bleachers!

6) Hi-Tops 8PM-Onward, $2 Domestic Beer Pints - The River Card will be turned over and announced @ 8:30PM, and the winners will be announced at 9PM.

How It Will Work...

The way it works is simple... if you've seen them play Texas Hold 'Em Poker on TV, you know how to play.  At the first bar, we will give everyone TWO CUSTOM FESTA STUFF PLAYING CARDS.  These are YOUR CARDS.   Then, because we'll have so many people, things will be a LITTLE different from the real thing.  At Bars 2, 3 and 4, we'll flop community cards, one per bar instead of 3 at a time.  At Bar 5, we will give everyone one more of THEIR OWN CARD.  We're doing this to make less people have the same hand.  Then, at Bar 6, we will turn the final community card, AKA "The River", and we'll then award prizes for the best hands.
We will have methods in place to settle tiebreakers, and also, to make sure you keep your own cards and don't trade them with other people :)

All the Prizes will be posted shortly!!!

Questions...  contact us @ info@festastuff.com or call our office @ 773-755-FESTA!

 

Saturday, June 4 - Sunday, June 5: Belmont - Sheffield Music Festival

Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival

Date:  June 4, 2005 - June 5, 2005
Time:  Noon to 10 p.m. (Saturday); Noon to 9:00 p.m. (Sunday)
Location:  On N. Sheffield from Belmont to School
Beneficiary:  Central Lakeview Merchants Association

Belmont and Sheffield has long been Lakeview's epicenter for all that's "happening" in Chicago among adults 18-34. Some of Chicago's most popular nightclubs, including The Vic, Berlin and The Wild Hare, set the tone and ambiance and lend this area its reputation for a cutting edge musical scene.

The 21st annual Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival is a reflection of the lifestyle of this area. Boasting some of the hottest national, regional and local musical entertainment in Chicago, this festival also features fine arts, crafts and visual displays of new fashions. This festival is a true experience of all that's new and cutting edge in Chicago.

 

Tuesday, June 7: ExpressDater at Ballydoyle Pub

Tuesday June 07, 2005
Ballydoyle Pub - 5157 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60516
630-969-0600
$ 35.00

30-47 (women)
30-47 (men)

We are back at one of our most popular suburban area's--Downers Grove and we will be at Ballydoyle Pub. You will wind around the Irish Pub private room as you chat with all your 3 minute dates!

Click on Register and you are on your way to matching up with dates for the spring!

Sign In - 6:30 PM We begin promptly at 7:15 PM

Sign up at http://www.expressdater.com and you will be on your way to meet lots of great Singles!

 

Tuesday, June 7: Australian Wine Tasting at Germania Place

G´day in a glass - The fourth annual Australian wine tasting in Chicago.

Come and taste over 300 wines. Meet winemakers.Discover the quality and diversity of Australian wines.

Tuesday, June 7th 6:30 to 9:00 pm

Germania Place - 108 West Germania Place, Chicago. (Just south of the intersection of Clark St. and North Ave.)
Valet parking—only $5

Tickets
$40 in advance through www.localwineevents.com
$50 at the door (if the event is not sold out; cash or check only at the door)

Brought to you by the Australian Wine Bureau www.wineaustralia.com/usa
212 351 6585

 

Thursday, June 9: Musical Chair Dinner at Heaven on Seven

Thursday June 09, 2005
Musical Chair Dinner at this Great Cajun Restaurant

Heaven on Seven
600 N. Michigan
Entrance on the corner of Rush Street and Ohio St.
Chicago, IL 60612
773-477-8520
$ 40.00

This lively restaurant features a menu loaded with authentic Cajun food.

You will be seated alternately male and female and after each course the men will rotate seats. This is a wonderful and fun way to talk with all the dinner guests.
Note: This is a Musical Chair dinner and Not a 3 minute dating event. Price includes a 5-course tasting. There will be a lot of great food!!

7:00-9:30

Sign up at http://www.expressdater.com and you will be on your way to meet lots of great Singles!

 

Friday June 10: Rumba In the Jungle Gala at the Field Museum

The Field Associates invite you to welcome the summer at The Field Trip: Rumba in the Jungle

Featuring JUNGLES-An Exhibition of Photographs by Frans Lanting

Date: Friday, June 10, 2005
Time: 8:00 p.m. - Midnight
Location: The Field Museum
Summer Cocktail Attire

Event Highlights
Marion Brooks, Anchor and Reporter for NBC5 News, to emcee gala. Dance to the Brazilian sounds of Chicago Samba & DJ Martin "Boogieman" Luna. Exhibition preview of JUNGLES. Latin-themed refreshments

Please RSVP by June 6, 2005. To purchase tickets call 312-665-7145 or visit The Field Associates website to download a faxable ticket purchase form

RSVPs are still being accepted for the gala pre-party at Guise Chicago. To RSVP please call 312-665-7133

Gala Ticket Information
$100 VIP tickets (includes private reception at 7:00 p.m.)
$85 Individual tickets
$75 Field Associates Members
$750 Block of 10 tickets
$20 Per raffle ticket or $50 for 3 raffle tickets

Membership
Join or renew and attend for the member price
$85 Field Associates Membership
$150 Field Associates Sustaining Membership

Gala Special Thanks to
3xData Corporation / bopi / Frost Lighting / Guise Chicago / Regency Catering by Hyatt / Spoon Creative / Unique Printers / United Airlines
 

 

Friday, June 10 & Saturday, June 11: Bar1Events "Boston" Red Sox Parties at McGee's

Come to McGee's for a couple of Wicked PAH-ties next weekend! The Red Sox are in town, so come out and show them how Chi-town really gets down! Friday, June 10, and Saturday, June 11, it's just $15 for a meal package that includes a buffet, Paul Revere punch, Boston tea, domestic drafts, well drinks, wine and soda from 8:30-11:30pm.

 

Sunday, June 12: Old St. Pat's Blood Drive

OLD ST. PAT'S BLOOD DRIVE

"HAVE A HEART, GIVE A PINT!"   BY: AMERICAN RED CROSS

WHY: Supply is ultra LOW and there is only one source of blood in the world: YOU!!!!

GIVE A PINT IN HONOR OF YOUR FATHER FOR FATHER'S DAY!!!!!

SUNDAY, JUNE 12TH

TIME: 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM.

RED CROSS AIR CONDITIONED MOBILE UNIT
LOCATED IN PARKING LOT AT ADAMS STREET & DESPLAINES AVE

We are especially looking for early birds to come in between 7:30 AM & 9:00AM.

Please call the American Red Cross directly to make your appointment so we can serve you better at:

800-GIVE-LIF(e)

Many thanks for your donation and kindness.

Questions call Mark Buciak at: 773-307-0033

 

Wednesday, June 15: Lincoln Park Wine Club Wine Tasting at D.O.C. Wine Bar

Lincoln Park Wine Club - Wine Tasting - June 15th

D.O.C. Wine Bar

6:30 - 8:30pm - ALL are Invited!

$32.00 in advance / $40.00 at the door

Buy Tickets HERE on Ticketweb Use Pay Pal HERE - Not a member . . .Membership is FREE!-

D.O.C. Wine Bar - 2602 North Clark Street, -Lincoln Park- Chicago, IL 60614

Read the MetroMix Review

All are welcomed while we celebrate the start to a great summer as we sample various red's and white's at  the newly established wine bar in Lincoln Park, D.O.C. Wine Bar

On June 15th we will pour red's and white's at various "tasting stations" set-up throughout the bar to serve these unique wines while sampling specialty food items off the D.O.C. menu.

Info on D.O.C.

D.O.C. wine bar is a sort of 21st-century cabin. Plush furniture and marble offset the hardwood floors and lofted ceiling in a perfect combination of upscale luxury and the comforts of home.

D.O.C.'s wine list is extensive, covering 28 pages of all varieties of wines from France, Italy, Germany, Spain,

New Zealand, Argentina and, of course, the United States.

We look forward to seeing you on June 15th - CHEERS!

Questions? 773 687-0784 or Contact@lincolnparkwineclub.com

 

Saturday, June 18: Open Studio Project's Spring Gala at Evanston Women's Club

Open Studio Project is grass roots arts and social service agency founded in 1993. (see details below, and for more information check out www.openstudioproject.org)

This is a really enjoyable fundraising event with unusual silent auction items, terrific artwork, live music and a great dj, food, and drink. The event draws a crowd of very interesting, caring folks of who share a belief that anyone who engages in the creative process can change their lives for the better.

ARTOPIA: an evening of food + friends l art + music l silent auctionlive music by Stu + Ted plus the eclectic,soulful sounds of dj fibreoptik
saturday June 18 7-10 pm
the woman's club of evanston
1702 chicago avenue

Open Studio provides a wonderful, nonjudgmental atmosphere for creative arts and writing. Activities include:
1. Classes for the general public (adults and kids),
2. Extensive community outreach programming, including an award-winning after-school program for teens in low income families and teens in recovery from substance abuse,
3. Gallery shows featuring voices usually never seen in galleries, and exhibits dealing with pressing social issues.
Open Studio has been recognized by the Illinois Arts Council, the Evanston Community Foundation, Target Corporation, and most recently, the Young Leaders Fund of the Chicago Community Trust. Their after-school program is featured in the current issue of the Journal of the American Art Therapy Association.
To learn more, visit
http://www.openstudioproject.org/

To order tickets please fill out the form below and mail to: Open Studio Project, Inc. 903 Sherman Evanston IL 60202
Name(s)
Address
Phone:
Email:
__I/we are able to attend.
Please reserve the following tickets for us:
__Individual tickets at $50
__Inspiration level tickets at $100
__Imagination level tickets at $250
__I/we will be an Artopia Sponsor $1000
__/we are not able to attend, but we would like to make
a donation: $______________ Total enclosed
Please make checks payable to: Open Studio Project, Inc. Tickets will be held at the door. Kindly RSVP by June 6th. For more information please call 847.475.039

 

Thursday, June 23: High Five After Five 5K Run/Walk To Benefit Jobs For Youth Chicago

Race to Chicago’s Biggest Company Picnic!

Jobs For Youth hosts the HIGH FIVE-AFTER FIVE 5K WALK/RUN

EVENT: The HIGH FIVE-AFTER FIVE is a 5K Fun Walk/Run benefiting JOBS FOR YOUTH/CHICAGO (JFY).  This year’s event will attract over 600 runners and walkers.  Corporate teams of North-Siders, urban youth and Loop professionals will enjoy a post-race event, including: live entertainment, food, beer, wine, music and prizes.  The goal: to raise $100,000 to provide training and job placement services to Chicago’s unemployed youth.   

DATE: Thursday, June 23, 2005

LOCATION:  Clock Tower at Waveland and Lake Shore Dr. (3700N)

RACE TIME:  Registration begins at 5:00 pm.  Race starts at 6:30 p.m.

ENTRY FEE:  Pre-Registration $25/Race Day $30/JFY Clients $10

TEAMS REQUIREMENTS:  Five or more individuals.  / CORPORATE TEAMS: Five or more employees of the same company.

SPONSORSHIP: Levels range from $500 to $10,000

JFY INFO:      Jobs For Youth/Chicago, Inc.
                      50 East Washington Blvd, 4th Floor
                      312-499-4778
                      highfivek@jfychicago.org / www.fychicago.org

RACE INFO:   Chicago Special Events Management   773-868-3010
                      www.chicagoevents.com

MISSION:  JOBs For Youth helps young men and women from low-income families become a part of the economic mainstream; and, in the process, provides the business community with motivated job-ready workers.  JFY offers FREE pre-employment training, GED preparation and job placement services to youth that are between the ages of 17 and 24. 

 

Thursday, June 23: Chicago Shakers Happy Hour at Sigara Hookah Lounge

Thursday, June 23rd, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Pop in for Happy Hour at this Cozy Hookah Hangout!

Sigara Hookah Lounge
2013 W. Division St- 773-292-9190

Pop in for Happy Hour at this cozy hookah hangout, complete with pipes burning apple, peach, apricot, cranberry, and other flavors. It's the perfect place to kick back after a long day of work.

The Happy Hour includes 2 well drinks, light appetizers and a sampling of the hookas. Afterwards you can purchase your well drinks and martinis for only $4.00. Corona Beers will be only $2.50

Tickets
$20 with RSVP, pay at door
$25 at door without RSVP /
If available

This party is for members & non members!
This is one you don't want to miss !

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

 

Friday, June 24th: Benefit for Room To Read at Chi Healing Center

Again we will be doing a benefit for the charity Room to Read as our June event.  We had excellent feedback on last year's event, a combination of a great cause with a cool venue and delicious food and drink.  We have already secured donations from Qdoba Mexican Grill, Trader Joe's, Fox & Obel, Three Floyds beer, Eli's Cheesecake, and others, so it will be quite a spread of goodies!  Becaue this is a benefit, the more the merrier, so please feel free to invite guests, pass along this email, etc.  The venue holds 150, and we'd like to fill it up!  Rochelle

A benefit for Room to Read
Friday, June 24th 7 - 11 p.m.

Enjoy cocktails, appetizers, dessert and inspiration with a cool crowd in a cool space, for the benefit of a great cause. Room to Read promotes literacy in Southeast Asia, and this event will raise money to provide scholarships for girls who otherwise would not have the opportunity to go to school!  A presentation by Room to Read Chapter President Tina Sciabica will give an overview of Room to Read's exciting work - find out why Room to Read has been honored as an innovative charity by Fast Company, and featured in Time and Forbes.  Meet us at Chi Healing Center, 1733 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Bucktown at 7 pm Friday June 24th.  Donation amount is at your discretion, but we are hoping that everyone who attends this event makes a tax-deductible contribution to Room to Read.  For more information on Room to Read, visit www.roomtoread.org. Please RSVP by June 23 to RNKOPP@aol.com.

 

Friday, June 24: Big Head Todd & The Monsters at Jammin' At The Zoo

Jammin at the Zoo 2004

June 24
7 p.m. TBD
8:30 p.m. - Big Head Todd And The Monsters


July 22
7 p.m. TBD
8:30 p.m. - Blues Traveler

More info on tickets and pricing at: http://www.lpzoo.org/events/jammin.html

 

Thursday, June 30: Midsummer Eve of the Eve at Cafe Brauer

Midsummer EVE of the EVE

Thursday, June 30th

7:00 p.m. till midnight

Cafe Brauer

2021 North Stockton Drive in Lincoln Park

Open Bar ~ Food ~ Silent Auction

Live Music from Gayle Ritt & Only Sons

Attire: Summer Cocktail

Tickets are $65 in advance and are available at www.highsight.org.

 

Sunday, July 3: Howard Fishman's 6th Annual July 3rd Reggae Boat Cruise

Hey Everyone,

Mark your calenders!  I am finalizing the details for the 6th Annual July 3rd Reggae Boat Cruise.  The tentative details are below.

What:   4 hour boat cruise along the Chicago skyline,  Live Reggae by RSB, Open Bar (Mixed drinks, beer, wine, soda), Food (light fare),  Great view of the fireworks from the Lake

When:  Sunday, July 3rd - 8:00-12:00 p.m.

Where: The Free Spirit (www.freespiritcruises.com)  Burnham Harbor

As soon as I finalize all of the details for the party I will forward them. If you have any questions, or want more information about the party, please feel free to contact me at hfishman@ix.netcom.com

Howard

 

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