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THANK YOU SPONSORS & VOLUNTEERS!
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This year's 12th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts was a huge success for all those involved. We want to thank all of the artists, volunteers, Arts Committee members, Board Members, musicians, vendors, and sponsors who helped to make this year's event our best yet. A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Treasure Island and our Co-Sponsors, LAZ Parking, Best Western Hawthorne Terrace, Pepsi 1893, The Cubs, Winehouse, Patch Landscaping, McGrath City Hyundai and Walgreens.
If you saw a piece of art that you liked but didn't get a chance to make a purchase during the festival, our 2016 Festival of the Arts website will remain up with a robust artist listing and sample work. Click here to take a look.
Check out some of the pictures from the event here!
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WATER MAIN UPDATE
By late September 2016, Department of Water Management (DWM) and NPL Construction Company crews will begin the work to install 1,102 feet of new 8-inch and 3,169 feet of new 12inch water main in W. Waveland Avenue, from N. Halsted Street to N. Broadway, W. Grace Street, from N. Broadway to N. Pine Grove Avenue and N. Broadway, from W. Irving Park Road to W. Addison Street. The old water main dates back to 1890, and needs to be replaced. If you would like to receive regular email updates about the progress of the project, please go to BuildingANewChicago.org to register for the WaterALERT program.
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REMEMBERING BEN ALLEN
Ben Allen, a great friend to the Lakeview communit
y, longtime owner of The Lucky Horseshoe Lounge
and The North End, passed away on Tuesday, September 13th.
Ben served on many neighborhood boards and was active in bringing diversity and equality to our community. He is survived by his husband and business partner, Micah Hilgendorf. An evening of celebrating and reminiscing will take place next Tuesday, September 20th from 5pm-8pm at The Lucky Horseshoe Lounge, 3169 N. Halsted. Ben's contributions to Chicago's LGBT community and Illinois' political landscape are countless.
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LAKEVIEW EAST DINING GUIDE
Check out our brand new Lakeview East Dining Guide, with information and pictures of over 60 restaurants! Lakeview East is known for it's award-winning restaurants in a vibrant and diverse commercial district. The culinary offerings are a favorite amongst "foodies" and international diners. From farm to table to its own brewery, ice cream and roasting houses, Lakeview East is a must stop for dining.
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ADVERTISE IN THE 2017 LAKEVIEW EAST BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Don't miss this great advertising opportunity to market your business, products and services to Lakeview residents and visitors all year long! Contact Laura Berbeka, with Town Square Publication, who is working in partnership with the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce to produce the 2017 Lakeview East Business Directory. Laura can be reached at (847) 778-9336 or
lberbeka@tspubs.com.
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JOIN US FOR THE INAUGURAL CRUISIN' TO THE ISLAND CAR SHOW
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XO MARSHMALLOW LAUNCHES KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN
XO Marshmallow, a Chicago-based, gourmet handmade marshmallow company launched their
Kickstarter campaign.
XO Marshmallow is at a point where the demand for more marshmallows is very high, but XO's current equipment is very small. XO Marshmallow is hoping to expand their business with a larger commercial kitchen, more retail and farmer's market exposure, and to grow their product line. XO Marshmallow is seeking $5,500 as their Kickstarter goal price. The campaign runs for 30 days.
XO Marshmallow is a gourmet, handmade marshmallow company created and run by Kathryn Connor and Lindzi Shanks. Their goal is to take that ooey-gooey memory of sipping a cup of hot cocoa topped with mini marshmallows, and that summer-camp nostalgia of your first s'more, into the 21st century with a modern twist! XO marshmallow offers 13 flavors including champagne and salted caramel. XO is currently sold online via Etsy and ships nationwide. Visit their website here.
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44 FOR GOOD
Lakeview East businesses have been given the opportunity to participate in a free pilot program in the 44
th Ward with Chicago-based ForGoods, an online platform that rewards everyday good people for civic engagement and shopping local.
This week, ForGoods will be delivering 6x8" check-in board, postcard and window stickers to businesses. Community members are encouraged to shop in support of their favorite causes, and ForGoods has everyone's non-profit spotlight partner to be our local public elementary school, Nettelhorst. If you're a businesses and would like your spotlight to be a different non-profit, please let
beth@forgoods.com know.
For more information, visit
www.forgoods.com.
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THE PAINTBRUSH: RED TRICYCLE TOTALLY AWESOME AWARDS FINALIST!
The Paintbrush is a Finalist in the Red Tricycle Totally Awesome Awards for Amazing ART Classes in Chicago. Help them win by voting for The Paintbrush
HERE
by September 30th.
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WELCOME NEWEST CHAMBER MEMBERS
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CHICAGO DINER
We'd like to welcome The Chicago Diner as a new Chamber member. Thirty-plus years ago, owners Mickey and Jo forged ahead with their vision of bringing vegetarian diner food (read, comfort food) to the Midwest. Using the highest quality and locally sourced meatfree ingredients, The Chicago Diner has surpassed their clientele's expectations. Not only have they opened a second location in Logan Square, they've also adopted vegan versions of all their menu items in recognition of the fact that animal-free is continually gaining ground. Read more at
www.veggiediner.com.
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UFC Gym Wrigleyville is hosting a members only party on Wednesday, September 28th in the evening, open to the public. Enjoy mingling with others and checking out everything the gym has to offer! For questions or more information, contact UFC at 773-248-5229 or email wrigleyville@ufcgym.com.
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Robert Jeffrey Hair Studio is humbled by the enthusiastic reception we received since moving to our new location on North Broadway. We would like to thank our neighbors by offering $25 Back-to-School hair cuts to children 13 and under. They will also receive a free 3oz Robert Jeffrey shampoo and conditioner ($12 value). Our commitment to education, compassion, and community will be demonstrated as we "Go Pink" for breast cancer awareness for the month of October. We look forward to supporting this important cause, and those who have fought or are fighting this terrible disease.
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Brendan's Pub has daily specials and don't forget to ask about hosting private parties in lower broadway! For more information, call 773.929.2929. Join Brendan's for Pub Happy Hour Mondays - Thursdays, 4pm - 6pm. Enjoy $2.50 domestics and $1 off well drinks! Come enjoy your BIG 10 games!
Upcoming Events:
Sarah Alysse - 9/16 & 9/30 - 9pm - 12am
Bob Solone - 9/20 - 9:30pm - 12:30am
DJ John "Jammin" Jackson - 9/13 - 7pm Start.
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BRIDGET GAINER
OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION
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Join Bridget Gainer and FarmHouse Chicago for a celebration of midwest food and beer on Wednesday, October 5th from 5:30pm - 7pm.
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Kick off the first official weekend of autumn with Sam Adams Lakeview Taco Fest! The glorious taco will again get the spotlight it has long deserved when the tortilla-wrapped fave is celebrated at this festival featuring great food and music, craft beer and crowd-pleasing Mexican wrestlers. Sept. 17 & 18, 11am - 10pm on Southport from Roscoe to Addison. More details
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JOIN THE BELMONT THEATER DISTRICT FOR THEIR OPEN HOUSE TOUR!
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