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SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER SELECTS NEW CENTER DIRECTOR
The Shambhala Meditation Center has been a quiet force in the east Rogers Park community since 1996. This past May, for the first time in its nearly twenty-year history, the SMC has a full-time Director, Mr. Tom Adducci. Tom was previously the Director of the Minneapolis Shambhala Center. Tom is a Chicago native.More…
Posted by Charlie on August 04, 2010
Calling All Artists! Applications to Design an Underpass Mural Now Being Accepted
All Chicago-based artists are invited to submit a design for one of twelve murals that will grace the CTA and Metra underpasses in the 49th Ward.
The "Mass Underpass Murals Project" was one of the funding proposals that received voter approval in the Participatory Budgeting Election last April in which I gave the 49th Ward residents the power to determine how I would spend the 49th Ward's capital budget allocation.
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Posted by Charlie on June 23, 2010
Local aouther reads from her first novel this weekend at Printers Row Lit Fest
Millions of readers across generations have laughed and cried with the March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, Little Women. And there has never been a more beloved heroine in the history of American letters than Jo March, Louisa’s alter ego and an iconic figure of independent spirit and big dreams. But as Louisa knew all too well, big dreams often come at a cost. Kelly O’Connor McNees reads from her novel, The Lost Summer of Louisa May Alcott,
Sunday June 13 at 11am at Dearborn Station.
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Posted by Charlie on June 09, 2010
Eclipse the Violence Spoken Word Showcase & Blacks for Green Art Exibition
Eclipse the Violence event is a spoken word showcase as well as an art exhibition that will feature young men and teenagers from Family Matter's Programs. MAy 21st 6:00 - 7:30 at No Exit
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Posted by Charlie on May 20, 2010
Spring Thing 2010 @ Greenleaf Art Center
2010 Group show and open studio event. Friday May 21st, 6:00 - 10:00 PM
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Posted by Charlie on May 17, 2010
“Trash” to Treasure Free Swap - Spring 2010
1615 W. Howard Street
Drop-Off Only: Saturday, May 15 Noon-4pm
“Free Shop”: Sunday, May 16 2pm-6pm (Preview Noon-2pm for ticket holders who donated on Saturday)
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Posted by Charlie on April 29, 2010
GIFTED - Messhall Dec 11th
"GIFTED”: 12 ARTISTS DISTRIBUTE SUSTAINABLE ART Chicago, IL – December 11, 2009 – Twelve Chicago artists explore the concept of a gift economy in “gifted,” an exhibition of free distribution. The December 11th experience at Mess Hall in Rogers Park presents various forms of sustainable art through community-driven works, educational scenarios, patterns, and handmade objects.More…
Posted by Charlie on December 03, 2009
Loyola Ensembles Holiday Concert
Wednesday, December 2, 2009 7:30 PM
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Posted by Charlie on December 01, 2009
Recyclery Awarded Grant
The Chicago Community Trust awards $8,000 to local community bike project
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Posted by Charlie on November 19, 2009
Man Fron La Mancha - No Exit
Opening Sunday Oct 18 at 7 PM With shows Thu, Fri, Sat at 8 PM, Sun at 7 PM, closing Sunday, Nov 22More…
Posted by Charlie on October 22, 2009
control Z - “There are no Mistakes” GAC Group Art Show and Open Studio Event. Tonight…
Artists Reception/Open House Greenleaf Art Center 1806 W Greenleaf Friday, October 23, 2009, 6-10 pmMore…
Posted by Charlie on October 20, 2009
Heather Steans State Senator Legislative Update
Dear Neighbor, The United States claims to be the most free and independent country in the world. Yet all of our citizens do not have equal rights. In Illinois, same-sex couples have to fight to visit each other in hospitals, make health care decisions, and raise children together.More…
Posted by Charlie on October 16, 2009
GARDEN OF TREASURES SALE & FUNDRAISER
Call for Donations RPGG garden gnomes are preparing for the annual sale & fundraiser upcoming on Sunday, September 27, from 10 am to 1 pm at Jarvis Square. Once again, the sale will be held in front of our first business supporter, Charmer's Cafe. This is the RPGG's big fundraising event that provides most of the monies used to pay for community gardening programs and activties. Adopt the Public Way and big projects such as the Metra Garden happen because of the success of this sale. And the sale is successful because of YOUR generosity.More…
Posted by Charlie on September 02, 2009
Chicago Reader has new owners…again.
The Chicago Reader is reporting that the Reader is now owned by an investment fund in New York. Find a link to the reader article here.More…
Posted by Charlie on August 26, 2009
The Ruckus Theater Makes Promising Chicago Debut With “Heist Play”
Recently transplanted from Kalamazoo, The Ruckus is a company dedicated to finding fresh ways to develop new work, and, according to their mission statement, bringing the ruckus. The world premiere production of Heist Play doesn’t quite bring the ruckus, but it’s on the right track. With a few cuts and some refining, the script has the potential to be as sharp as some of its killer one-liners.More…
Posted by Charlie on August 24, 2009
Got Photography? CaptureMyChicago wants you!
Capture my Chicago is caling all Chicago photographers to help create the best photo book about Chicago. Link to visit the website for more informationMore…
Posted by Charlie on August 20, 2009
Glenwood Ave Arts Fest kick off party!
Kickoff Party this Friday Aug 21st 2009. The Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest (GAAF) is a free, weekend-long event that features artists, open studios, and live entertainment on three outdoor stages. Experience art of all disciplines, music, theater, food and drink on the cobblestone streets of the Glenwood Avenue Arts District in Chicago’s historic Rogers Park neighborhood.
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Posted by Charlie on August 18, 2009
Portraits and Stories of the Pomona Day Laborers
Art Opening at Hotei Gallery presenting the work of Amy GlasserMore…
Posted by Karen D on July 12, 2009
Interview with Darrin Williams
Reposting of our 2008 video interview with Loyola Ramblers Hoops star Darin Williams. Interview by Mike Glasser.More…
Posted by Charlie on June 01, 2009
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