Arts & Culture

“Theater with an Accent” Reading: Three Plays @ Mess Hall

In the second reading series by Theatre with Accent we are presenting three Short Plays by Mohsen Azimi, Hattie He and Ezzat Goushegir. Director: Azar Kazemi Actors: Bridget Schreiber, Adam Brown
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Posted on June 22, 2011

Pratt Pier Times Three

Regular photo contributor Mark Mullis has photographed and put together a triptych that didn't fit our normal photo format. I think it still worth seeing, so check it out below.
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Posted on June 20, 2011

2011 Artist of the Wall Festival

"We are pleased to announce the theme for our 18th Annual Artists of the Wall Festival. May the "Wall of Dreams" be all you wish for! Our 18th annual Father's Day Weekend event will occur over the weekend of June 18th and 19th. Applications for space reservations may be downloaded at this site, rogerspark.com, or picked up at the Loyola Park Fieldhouse, 1230 W. Greenleaf."
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Posted on June 14, 2011

Concert in the Park - Tonight

Concert in the Park! June 10, 2011 6:30-10PM Touhy Park, 7348 N. Paulina, Chicago IL 60626 773-262-6737 Featuring: The White Saddle Band,
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Posted on June 08, 2011

DIVIDE AND DONATE SPRING SALE - SUNDAY, JUNE 5

It's not too late to contribute to the success of this sale! Donations accepted until June 3 -- Location: 1434 W. Greenleaf Pots and tags available for you to prepare your donations. As you walk your garden this Spring and plan out the season, before throwing that invasive fern into the compost pile, pop it in a pot and donate it for the RPGG's Spring Sale, "Divide and Donate." So come out of the shed, you trowel digging garden enthusiasts and help the RPGG's plant sale with your extra plants! The garden you may be helping with your fern donation could be the parkway across the street from you! Plant donations will be accepted through June 3 at 1434 W. Greenleaf. Pots will be available at same location if needed. All plants can be left by the west side of the garage. When donating plants, please leave a description of the plant (name, color, whether it's a shade or sun plant, etc.) and your name. You can also email the information to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)or respond through the RPGG web site.

Posted on June 01, 2011

Glenwood Sunday Market - This Weekend!

The last Winter Market of the season gave us a taste of what is to come this summer! Freshly picked asparagus from Hardin Family Farms in Michigan, watercress from Oriana's Orchard, eggs from the best fed chickens in Illinois from Midnight Sun (Nick says he is going to start feeding the chickens flax seed), and amazing mushrooms from River Valley. And that is just a sampling of what was available. For vegatable gardeners, there were beautiful starter heirloom tomato and herb plants, fertile compost and more. And let's not forget about the TREATs from Katherine Anne Confections and amazing baked goods from Bennisons Bakery among others.
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Posted on May 31, 2011

The Ruckus Theater’s 15 Minutes - Opens June 3rd

In the world of 15 Minutes, you are who you friend. In a city built of glass and steel, cables and cameras, five people are about to meet a very strange man with some very strange ideas. There are rules, and there are risks, and there is something not quite right about this World’s Fair—but you've got a golden ticket, and that could change the world. at The Side Project Theatre 1439 W Jarvis / Chicago, IL 60626 June 3 - 26, 2011 at 7:30pm Click here for tickets and info>>

Posted on May 31, 2011

Got Photos? Join our Flickr Group

rogerspark.com regularly features images taken in and around Rogers Park. If you would like to share your photos, add them to our Flickr Pool and they will be among those chosen three times a week for feature. rogerspark.com Flickr Group here>>

Posted on May 23, 2011

Some Enchanted Evening Extended Again Through July 3

It is with great pride and humble appreciation to their patrons that Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre is announcing a second extension for Some Enchanted Evening: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein. Performances are at 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, and 7 p.m., Sundays. Tickets are immediately available for purchase. The first extension running through June 5 is nearly sold out except for May 29. For additional information visit theoubique.org

Posted on May 20, 2011

Join “Team Bud” at Family Matters Walk-A-Thon, This Saturday

Read about Bud and The Walk-A-Thon here>>

Posted on May 19, 2011

Rogers Park Business and Artist Network Ten Year Anniversary Wed, May 11th

Think back to May, 2001. The nation had a new President who many feel stole the election. The federal government was enjoying a surplus. A facebook was something we might show to our children while putting them to bed. The price of gas was (inflation adjusted) $1.61. Osama Bin Laden? Few people knew who he was, but he was alive. Ten years later - how much has changed! One morning back in May, 2001 a group of local business people and artists* thought that Rogers Park needed a networking organization uniquely suited to this neighborhood. They spoke with Heartland Cafe owner Michael James who agreed to host the meeting and serve breakfast. Around 15 - 20 locals showed up with the goal being to get to know each other, what each other does professionally, and to learn about other community endeavors others were involved in. People exchanged business cards. New friendships and business relationships were established. Read Mike's full article here>>>

Posted on May 09, 2011

This week at Mess Hall! Happy May!

Mess Hall is an experimental cultural center in the heart of Rogers Park, Chicago. It's a place where visual art, radical politics, creative urban planning, applied ecological design & other things intersect & inform each other
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Posted on May 02, 2011

Part One: Chanelle Prepares for the Pageant

By Bob Spoerl for rogerspark.com Rogers Park resident and Lane Tech senior Chanelle Hutchinson celebrates her 18th birthday on Easter Sunday this year, one week before she vies for the title of Miss Chicago Teen. “I hope at least I get top 10 so I can say it’s worth my time,” Hutchinson jokes during an interview.
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Posted on April 24, 2011

I Am Chicago - Rogers Park/Edgewater edition.

We set up a portable, natural-light studio on Chicago’s neighborhood corners. We spend a day there documenting the characters of the city by inviting all who pass by to step into our studio. We take full-body portraits of them to record the exact way they have presented themselves to the streets on that given day, brown paper bags and all. Some strut, some smile, some grill, some glare, some frown... To encourage participation we offer everybody a professional 8x11.5 inch print of their studio portrait, made on the spot. Our goal is to set up our studio on 30 of Chicago’s corners. The purpose of ‘I am Chicago’ is to collect material for an exhibit, a book of photographs, and a film. Go to "I Am Chicago" Website>>

Posted on April 21, 2011

Historical Society Annual House Tour - May 1st

Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society holds its 25th annual House Tour featuring Morse Avenue and the Glenwood Arts District The Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society proudly announces its 25th annual house tour, to be held on Sunday May 1 from noon until 5:00 PM. This year’s tour features historically significant houses, a church and a former synagogue, among other spots of historical value surrounding Morse Avenue and Glenwood Arts District.
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Posted on April 19, 2011

Green Your Home or Apartment—Monday the 18th

Hear from the experts about advanced steps to green your home, apartment or apartment building at our next Saving Green Together workshop, "Window to the Groups Who Make it Happen,'" Monday, April 18th, 6:30 p.m-8:30 p.m.., at the United Church of Rogers Park, 1545 W. Morse (at Ashland), 2nd Floor. Free parking is available at the church parking lot on the southwest corner of Morse and Ashland. Some of the city's foremost experts on home energy efficiency and greening your home will be available to share their insight and experiences. You could spend hundreds of dollars obtaining the type of information that you'll get free Monday night.
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Posted on April 11, 2011

Pippin Premeirs

Prince Pippin, the son of Charlemagne, aches to discover the meaning of life and the key to eternal happiness and success. He searches battlefields, explores his sexuality, and delves into political affairs to find the answer. In the end, he finds it in the last place he expected. This hip tale of Pippin has captivated Broadway audiences, and continues to entertain the young at heart everywhere. The energetic and pop-influenced score by the award-winning composer/lyricist of “Wicked” Stephen Schwartz will have you dancing in the aisles!
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Posted on April 06, 2011

News from the Rogers Park Garden Group

The RPGG's mission is to promote gardening in the Rogers Park community (from Devon north to the city limits, Lake Michigan west to Ridge Avenue) through education and by assisting in the growth and development of green places. The RPGG meets monthly, usually the last Tuesday of the month at 7 pm from April through October (with special events in July and September). Please visit the Calendar for updates to our schedule.
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Posted on March 23, 2011

Charter school union fight heats up

Clergy, labor groups draw parallels to Wisconsin by Linda Lutton Mar. 18, 2011 Tensions are heating up at a North Side charter school where teachers have formed a union. About two-thirds of the teachers and staff at the Chicago Math and Science Academy signed union cards last school...Read the entire report @ WBEZ

Posted on March 18, 2011

The Recyclery Film Screening

Recyclery Join The Recyclery Collective's screening of the award winning documentary SCRAPPERS, Recycling the American Dream. Directed by: Brian Ashby/Ben Kolak/Courtney Prokopa. Friday March 18, 2011 7:30 Doors / 8 p.m. Screening Living Water Community Church - 6808 N. Ashland Blvd. Admission: $5 Set in Chicago's labyrinth of alleys, Scrappers is a vérité portrait of Oscar and Otis, two metal scavengers who search for a living with brains, brawn and battered pickup trucks. The 2008 financial collapse and crackdowns on undocumented immigrants jeopardize their means of providing for their families. Stay for a Q&A with the filmmakers. "You want green, there ain't nobody greener than Oscar and Otis." -Roger Ebert

Posted on March 17, 2011