What's Happening in West Town |
November 2020
A monthly round-up of neighborhood business events & news!
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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 receive the Chamber Member's monthly newsletter, we encourage you to join the Chamber by clicking here.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
West Town Pop-Up Project
Arts & Entertainment
Food & Beverage
Retail & Community
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The Chamber Announces the Launch of the
West Town Pop-Up Project -- Apply Now!
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Just in time for the holiday shopping season, the West Town Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the launch of the West Town Pop Up Project, a storefront space with high visibility on the City’s namesake corridor – Chicago Avenue. The Chamber launched the West Town Pop Up Project space to recruit new businesses to the neighborhood by allowing them to test their retail concepts in a physical space, while also encouraging retail business development along the vibrant West Town Chicago commercial corridors. The Chamber will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis, but encourages any prospective tenants interested in occupying the space for the holiday season to apply as soon as possible.
The temporary retail space offers 90-day leases beginning at $1,000 per month, allowing brands, products, makers, artists, and entrepreneurs the ability to meet their current customers and gain new ones. Leases longer than 90 days are also available upon request. Sole proprietors to large corporations can utilize the West Town Pop Up Project storefront as a retail access point, product or brand launch location, or experiential marketing space. For more information on the space, lease requirements and terms, or to apply, please visit www.westtownchamber.org/pop-up.
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Western Exhibitions
1709 W. Chicago Ave.
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Erin Washington: Bodies feel dangerous right now
November 6 to December 19
Erin Washington’s paintings and drawings combine imagery, text and fugitive materials to evoke a long history of human inquiry into the form and meaning of the universe we live in. In these works, perception and permanence are called into question, while elements of theoretical physics mingles with images of tangible objects from antiquity. To schedule your appointment to see the show, please visit Tock, email us, or call during business hours.
Cary Leibowitz: Mud Flaps
November 6 to December 19
In Gallery 2, Western Exhibitions will present an unconventional multiple by one of our favorite artists Cary Leibowitz, rubber semi-truck mud flaps that are printed with axioms like “Vote for a Teenager,” “World’s Best Queen Esther Rodeo: No More Round Ups,” and “Ughhh He’s Crying Again.” To schedule your appointment to see the show, please visit Tock, email us, or call during business hours.
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Catherine Edelman Gallery
1637 W. Chicago Avenue
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scott b. davis: Place in the Sun
Opening: Friday, November 6 from 12-7 p.m.
On view through December 31
Catherine Edelman Gallery is pleased to present Place in the Sun, our first exhibition of works by scott b. davis. Since the inception of the camera, photographers have been drawn to the majestic landscapes throughout the Southwest, attempting to capture the land’s unimaginable splendor. scott b. davis is one of these artists drawn to such settings, bearing witness to nature’s beauty and its nuances. He works with large format cameras and 19th c. printing processes (palladium paper negatives and platinum/palladium positive prints) to create one-of-a-kind photographs that are as gentle and meditative as the places in which he photographs.
Saturday Gallery Tours
Saturdays at 11 a.m.
CEG is excited to launch our Saturday Gallery Tours in partnership with Sol Chicago! Director Juli Lowe will be giving private tours of the above exhibition "Place in the Sun" on Saturday mornings through December 31. Each participant will get $2 off a drink at Sol Chicago, a healthy smoothie and drink cafe in West Town! Each tour is free and limited to six people. Registration is required. RSVP here.
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Monique Meloche Gallery
451 N. Paulina
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Kajahl's Solo Exhibition: Royal Spectator
Opening: November 7 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
On view through December 19
Monique Meloche Gallery is thrilled to present "Royal Spector" Kajahl's first solo exhibition with the gallery and in Chicago. The exhibition is on view from November 7 through December 19. Appointments encouraged, but not necessary. Masks are required.
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Chicago Truborn
1741 W. Chicago Ave.
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Kaleidoscope: A Lauren Asta Solo Show
Opens Virtually November 7
On View During Gallery Hours beginning November 10
The BIGGEST, most anticipated, art exhibition of 2020. Chicago's favorite street artist Lauren Asta returns for her third show at Chicago Truborn with a bold and colorful new body of work. Throw away any preconceived notions as far as her signature black and white aesthetic...Kaleidoscope is full blown technicolor.
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ARC Gallery & Educational Foundation
1463 W. Chicago Ave.
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UNMASKED: Portraiture in a Pandemic
Virtual Opening Reception: Saturday, November 7 from 4-5 p.m.
Exhibition Dates: October 30 – December 19
In this time of isolation and confinement – when we can often see only a portion of another’s face – this juried exhibition celebrates faces – and the people behind them. This exhibit also examines the ways in which people mask themselves or masquerade. This genre is defined as broadly as possible: self, other, representational, abstracted, likeness, current, past, psychological, emotional…
Abigail Engstrand: Exhibiting Signs of Life
Virtual Opening Reception: Saturday, November 7 from 4-5 p.m.
Exhibition dates: October 30 – November 21
The exhibition features multi-dimensional works using fibers that have had another life before being selected for these visuals.
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ChiME Chicago Center for Music Education
1148 W. Chicago Ave.
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Register for our new session of Early Childhood Music Classes!
Fall Session: November 14 through January 30
ChiME's Early Childhood Classes (currently delivered virtually) instill a love of music, develop early musical skills, and foster the growth of self-confidence, self-expression, and social interaction for kids ages 6 months to 4.5 years.
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Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art
756 N. Milwaukee Ave.
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Art After Work
Thursday, November 19 from 5-6 p.m.
Join Intuit for Art After Work, a free series of drop-in art making. A teaching artist will lead a workshop inspired by an artist in Intuit’s exhibitions, permanent collection or the outsider art genre. This workshop is for everyone, including beginners and people who say they “are not artists.” Free Zoom Videoconference (RSVP will be available on Eventbrite).
Visit Intuit
Intuit recently updated its hours, and it is open four days a week! Admission is $5 for adults and free for members and guests under the age of 18. Reserve tickets today on our website via Tock or by contacting the museum at intuit@art.org. Advanced, timed-entry tickets and face coverings are required for entry. Please visit www.art.org/visit/ to learn about the safety measures Intuit is taking to ensure we reopen safely. Intuit reserves admission by appointment for guests who are in an increased risk group, which includes older adults and people with underlying medical conditions. If you are at an increased risk, please contact the museum at intuit@art.org or and a staff member will help schedule your appointed visit.
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District Brew Yards
417 N. Ashland Ave.
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Lillie's Q Smoked Turkeys from District Brew Yards
Order by November 23
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a smoked turkey by Lillie's Q, exclusively available from District Brew Yards. $100; serves 6-8. Preorder available at www.districtbrewyards.com. Don't forget the beer!
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Sol Chicago
1651 Chicago Ave.
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Sol Chicago's Fall Menu is HERE!
Available through November 28
Happy Fall! Come get healthy, energized, and cozy with us @SolChicago_! Our fall menu is here. All things pumpkin spice, chai, salted caramel and more.
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a tavola
2148 W. Chicago Ave.
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Private Dining & Carryout
Every Tuesday-Saturday 5:30-8:30 p.m.
We are still open for carry-out and private events. Get ready to take home our best selections of Italian flavors and pair it with your favorite wine. If you have any upcoming events or gatherings, our patio and private rooms are now ready to accommodate your needs. Parties and meetings requiring better privacy and exclusivity can also take advantage of our private dining packages, so you can book the whole restaurant all for yourselves! To start booking or sending carry out orders, visit our website or email us at events@atavolachicago.com.
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West Town Bakery
1916 W. Chicago Ave.
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Hocus Pocus Pop-Up at Homestead on the Roof
Through November 8
Homestead on the Roof – The Fifty/50 Restaurant Group’s breathtaking rooftop garden restaurant in West Town – will transform into “I Put A Spell On You”: a Hocus Pocus movie pop-up cocktail bar and kitchen for the Halloween fall season from October 24 through November 8.
Holiday Treats from West Town Bakery
November 11 through 18
Order your favorite holiday pies and Thanksgiving dishes from West Town Bakery! Favorites like Animal Cracker Cheesecake, House-Made Honey Butter, and Vegan S'mores Pie are available for pre-order beginning on November 11.
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Wolcott School
524 N. Wolcott Ave
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Virtual Open House for Prospective Families
November 1 at 2 p.m.
Opportunity for prospective families to learn more about the school.
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Bennett Day School
955 W. Grand Ave
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Virtual Open House
November 6, 10, 11, 17
Attending a Bennett Day School Virtual Open House is a required step in our admissions process and one of the best ways to learn about our progressive PK-12 school located in West Town! During our Virtual Open House, you'll have the opportunity to hear from leadership about our unique, Reggio-Emilia inspired approach to education, see real examples of how project-based learning comes to life at Bennett Day, and ask questions during a live Q&A. Learn more and register here.
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Well-Fit Performance
1700 W. Hubbard St.
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Well-Fit Performance Race Series
November 21, December 19, January 16, February 20
Starting in November, every 3rd Saturday, Well-Fit will host virtual cycling races through Zwift. Beginner, Intermediate and Advance races at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., and 11 a.m. respectively. Proceeds will benefit Special Olympics, and winners will receive prizes!
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Higher Healing
4650 N. Kedzie Ave.
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Black Friday
Friday, November 27
SHOP Black Friday deals at Higher Healing. 30% off all tinctures, November 27th, 2020. Online Only.
Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 28
Shop Higher Healing Small Business Saturday. Receive a free 5 count CBD gummy on all order $40.00 or more. Gummies will be give on all orders $40.00+, tax not included.
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Holy Trinity High School
1443 W. Division St.
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Free Meals for the Community
Now until December 31
Holy Trinity High School will operate as an “Open Site” Food Distribution Center, meaning individuals from the community can get meals, free of charge. From 2 pm to 4 pm on weekdays on Cleaver Street and Division Street, we will serve “To Go” meals to Holy Trinity students, as well as community members in need of a free meal, now through the end of the year.
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Dreamers Academy
1824 W. Grand Ave., Suite 100
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Dreamers Registration Waiver
Ends November 30
We are now enrolling for all ages! We serve children ages 6 weeks through 4 years of age. We teach English, Spanish, yoga and sign language. We offer a great curriculum, in which children will play, learn and grow! We are waving the $250.00 registration fee now through November 30.
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RCN Chicago Offers Small Businesses Unique Promotional Giveaway
We know that for many, business has been tough this year, so RCN Chicago Business Solutions is helping the local small business community by offering new business customers a sweepstakes opportunity to promote business and help drive traffic.
It’s simple: when your business joins the network, RCN will purchase $200 of gift cards from your organization and give them to local consumers through a two-week targeted social media giveaway campaign in your area. RCN will handle the marketing images and boost social posts to drive business straight back to your organization – even targeting specific zip codes to foster a true community effort. Entries will be directed to a specific landing page on RCN that will host your brand logo and website for more exposure.
Interested in more details? Let RCN promote your business and connect today at CHInewBusiness@rcn.net. This giveaway will run multiple times throughout the year and is open to all businesses within the Chicago Metro and service area.
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Club Pilates - Wicker Park
1348 N. Milwaukee Ave.
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Complimentary 30-min Intro classes!
Available now!
Currently working out? Now more than ever, it's SO IMPORTANT! Try out a COMPLIMENTARY intro class to see how Pilates can help you jumpstart a new routine or supplement your current one.
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Wicker Park Inn
1331 N. Wicker Park Ave.
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Staycation
Through December 31
Travel plans cancelled? Try a local vacation instead! Staycation packages now available at the Wicker Park Inn. Plus use promo code STAYLOCAL when booking 2 nights or more and receive 15% off your stay.
Holidays at Wicker Park Inn
Through December 31
With the holidays approaching, the need to gather some of your dearest friends, host extended family members, or prepare a feast for a football fantasy crew will be here before you know it. At Wicker Park Inn, we offer full house rentals that include 9 guest rooms, parking, Wi-Fi and breakfast. For more information, visit: https://www.wickerparkinn.com/full-house-rental.
Private Office at Wicker Park Inn
Through November 30
The Wicker Park Inn is now offering private offices for professionals who need a productive space to work remotely. Our guest rooms offer a dedicated VPN, ethernet connection, large desk, plush seating and private bathroom. Rates as low as $50/day when using promo code OFFICE when you reserve directly.
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Coronavirus Hotline
Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Spanish available Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Have questions about coronavirus? Block Club Chicago launched a hotline to help! Text/call 312-248-4876 with any questions you have — from testing and symptoms to unemployment and rent relief — and their team will connect you with the info you need.
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West Town Chamber of Commerce | 1819 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago IL 60622 | info@westtownchamber.org | www.westtownchamber.org |
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