Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce: June 2016

Thursday, June 30, 2016

Independence Deal at Fungs Chinese Mandarin

Mark displays the Independence Deal at Fung's Chinese Mandarin

Fung's Chinese Mandarin Cuisine
1343 W. Morse Avenue
Chicago, IL. 60626

(773) 274-8660

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Representing Rogers Park Residents from Mexico

Bishop Wilkowski and Chamber President Bill Morton

represented Rogers Park residents from Mexico today!

"Bishop James Wilkowski, Evangelical Catholic Bishop for the Diocese of Chicago visited the Consulate at 12:00 noon today, June 28th, to protest the violence against teachers in Oasaca, Mexico

The Bishop hopes that the Consulate staff will permit him to make his views known today.

As an educator himself, the Bishop strongly protest the use of violence and murder to suppress the freedom of academic thought in relation to matters of social justice and peace.

Consulado General de México en Chicago

204 S. Ashland Avenue

Chicago, IL 60607"

source: Bishop James Alan Wilkowski Press Release

Monday, June 27, 2016

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce Newsletter 73

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce newsletter 73: Protest Consulado General: By request of Rogers Park residents from Mexico! is being delivered.

Protest: By request of Rogers Park residents from Mexico!

Consulado General de México en Chicago

The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce represents the businesses, organizations, institutions and Residents of Rogers Park. We spend a lot of time in the kitchens of restaurants and meeting with small business owners and their employees after business hours at many locations.

By request of Rogers Park, Chicago, Illinois residents who came from, and have family in Mexico:

Join us to raise awareness in the United States, of the 9 killed during the teacher protest in Mexico. Everyone is invited to protest with us at the Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago!

Tuesday, June, 28th, 2016 at Noon

Consulado General de México en Chicago

204 S. Ashland Avenue

Chicago, IL 60607

Sunday, June 26, 2016

Chamber Vice President Opens New Business!

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce Newsletter 72

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce newsletter 72: Pride Weekend in Rogers Park is being delivered!

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce Newsletter 72

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce newsletter 72: Pride Weekend in Rogers Park is being delivered!

Andy Thayer Donates Pride Flags to Chamber

Pride North Festival 2016

Pride North is THE place to celebrate Chicago Pride Day!
15 DJs
2 Stages
3 Dancefloors
5 Bars and Lounges

Stoli Stage & VIP Lounge in the Double Decker Bus
Featuring the hottest DJs in Chicago

Miller Coors Stage
CLANDSTINA WOMEN''S STAGE and VIP Lounge
Featuring All-Women DJ Lineup and dance party

Solar Beatz Solar Powered Sound Stage and light!
Cobblestoned streets with mural corridors
10,000 Friends in the Glenwood Avenue Arts Corridor
$5 suggested donation - proceeds going to Kaleidscope

Pride North website: http://www.pridenorthchicago.com/

The Miller Coors
CLANDESTINA WOMEN'S STAGE
(Lunt & Glenwood)

12:00PM - 1:00PM PRIDE IDOL TOP 3 Performers
1:00PM - 2:30PM KATIE KIRBY
2:30PM - 4:00PM DJ ALL THE WAY KAY
4:00PM - 5:30PM DJ SANDRA SUAVE
5:30PM - 7:00PM DJ SAMONE
7:00PM - 8:30PM DJ CQQCHIFRUIT
8:30PM - 10:00 PM DJ BK WEB &

STOLI STAGE & DOUBLE DECKER BUS
(Morse & Glenwood)

12:00PM - 1:30PM Watch for announcement!
1:30PM - 3:00PM DJ JERRY FEATHERSON
3:00PM - 5:00PM DJ PSYCHO BITCH & VALERIE
5:00PM - 6:30PM DJ RON GERONIMO
6:30PM - 8:30PM DJ LAURA
8:30PM - 10:00PM Special Guest!

Thanks to our amazing Pride North Sponsors who help bring the glitter to this disco. Watch for give-aways, hot swag, sampling, drink specials and other sexy freebies from our generous sponsors and friends of the LGBT community: Miller Coors, Stoli, Milagro, Tullamore Dew, Fireball, Besos Del Sol Sangria, New Amsterdam.

A message from Pride North Director, Colm Treacy:

"Pride North is a neighborhood festival that welcomes and unites folks of all genders, gender identities, races, sexual identities, ages and backgrounds—our full LGBTQIA rainbow family, friends and supporters.

Pride North is a family, and a diverse community. Any displays of racism, bigotry, transphobia, homophobia, misogyny, or divisive, violent language or actions will not be tolerated. Any attendee, staffer, performer, DJ or guest who violates our unity mission will be removed.

All are welcome. Join us for YOUR neighborhood Pride celebration. Love Wins."

Pride North takes place on Glenwood Avenue, between Morse and Lunt, at the Morse Red Line stop, a few stops north of the Pride Parade. For driving directions use The Glenwood Bar as your GPS.

Safari Lounge Chicago Daily Drink Specials

Pride Brunch - Sunday, June 26th

Saturday, June 18, 2016

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce newsletter #71

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce newsletter #71 featuring Events this weekend and beyond is being delivered!

Artists of the Wall Festival (June 18 - 19)

Sullivan H.S. Benefit at R Public House (June 18)

Mesfin Bekele performs at Safari Lounge (June 18)

Chamber After Dark at Safari Lounge (June 24)

Books 'n' Bottles at Taste Food & Wine (June 27)

Leone Beach Park Advisory Council meeting (July 12)

JB and Friends Jazz Trio at Ethiopian Diamond II

photo courtesy of Sharon Endo

Artists of the Wall 2016

The Artists of the Wall Festival initially began as a response to gangs who would continually graffiti the 600-foot sea wall to the point where the park district couldn't keep up maintenance. Now in its 23rd year, this beloved fest is truly a celebration of community, creativity, and music for everyone enjoy.

Held each summer over Father’s Day weekend, neighbors of all ages come together to collaborate on the 600-foot mural at Loyola Park Beach between Farwell and Morse Avenues. The artists finished works remain until May of the following the year, when the wall is again prepped, whitewashed and readied for the next eager participants.

Catch free, live music on the Windform Music Stage from noon to 5:30 each afternoon at the south end of the wall. Roger’s Park favorites, The Pratt Cattz traditionally close the festivities on Sunday. The festival is coordinated by the all-volunteer Loyola Park Advisory Council.