Bastille Day Celebration

Bastille Day Celebration in Jarvis Square

Hosted by Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce members:

Taste Food & Wine
1506 W. Jarvis Avenue
Chicago, IL. 60626

Towbar
1500 W. Jarvis Avenue
Chicago, IL. 60626

Bastille Day Celebration in Jarvis Square

Bastille Day Celebration in Jarvis Square

Hosted by Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce members:

Taste Food & Wine
1506 W. Jarvis Avenue
Chicago, IL. 60626

Towbar
1500 W. Jarvis Avenue
Chicago, IL. 60626

Karaoke at Towbar

Towbar

1500 W. Jarvis Avenue

Chicago, IL. 60626

Karaoke at Towbar

Towbar

1500 W. Jarvis Avenue

Chicago, IL. 60626

Artists Galore, Great Music, and a Beach Dedication

ARTISTS OF THE WALL FESTIVAL, JUNE 14 – 15, 2014
Artists Galore, Great Music, and a Beach Dedication

WHAT:

The Artists of the Wall Festival is an annual celebration of community and creativity.  Coordinated by members of the Loyola Park Advisory Council and staffed by a large cadre of volunteers, this festival brings neighbors of all ages together to paint the 600-foot long seawall at Loyola Park Beach in Rogers Park.  Each year there’s a new theme to provide inspiration as artists, young and old, create their masterpieces on one of 154 spaces that when combined create this new 5,000 square foot mural each year. This year’s theme is “Dreaming It Real.”

The festival began 21 years ago. Concerned residents (Katy Hogan, Richard Kaufman, Keith Lord, and Regina Robinson) wanted to deter crime and beautify the area by involving the police and community in painting the seawall. The effort has since become a celebration of Rogers Park - the city’s most diverse neighborhood - and its residents.  Proceeds of the festival go to support the many sponsored events of the Loyola Park Advisory Council and towards its scholarship fund.

In addition to the painting, this year’s Festival will also include:

·         The renaming of Pratt Beach to honor the late community Activist Tobey Prinz.  Prinz worked tirelessly to protect 13 beaches in Rogers Park and Edgewater from high-rise development. Her son, Fred Schein will speak during the

dedication.

·         A youth arts tent with hands on activities guided by Jessica Correa and Kristie Keenon of Mission Arts, Inc.

·         A Photo Show at this year's festival will showcase the talented photographers  of Rogers Park including a print of the late and now acclaimed Vivian Maier, which will be raffled off. Proceeds of the raffle will benefit the Loyola Park Advisory Council scholarship fund, which provides park program tuition assistance to children of families that normally could not afford to participate in the programs. The exhibit is coordinated by Eve Brownstone, Don Gordon, Andy MacDonald and Bill Morton.

·         An impressive and eclectic line-up of local musical talent on both Saturday and Sunday produced by Rogers Park musician Lucy Smith.

WHEN:

June 14 - June 15, 9:00 am to dusk. 

Each year the Artists of the Wall Festival is held on the Saturday and Sunday of Father’s Day weekend. Throughout the years, parents, especially Dads, have come to paint with their children. 

WHERE:

Loyola Park, Farwell Avenue (6900 North) at the Lake

WHO :

MUSIC STAGE LINE-UP:

SATURDAY, JUNE 14

Noon - 1:00 pm      Handyman Steel Pan

1:30 - 2:30 pm        Sami Grisafe

2:30 - 3:00  pm       Tobey Prinz Beach Dedication

3:30 - 4:30 pm        Vanessa Davis Band

5:00 - 6:15 pm        Jerome Croswell’s Beyond Belief

SUNDAY, JUNE 15

Noon- 12:45pm       Roots of Rhythm Drum Ensemble (Family Matters)

1:15 - 2:00pm         UGOCHI

2:30 - 3:30pm         Leonum

4:00 - 5:15pm         The Pratt Cattz (featuring Robert “Baabe” Irving III and Ernie Adams)

So mark your calendars and come celebrate “Dreaming It Real,” this Father’s Day weekend Saturday, June 14^th and Sunday, June 15^th at the Artists of the Wall Festival in Rogers Park.  It’s a celebration of art, music and community.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

KEITH LORD, Founder Artist of the Wall Festivalkeith@lordcompanies.com

KATY HOGAN, Founder/Artist of the Wall Festivalkaty@heartlandcafe.com

BILL MORTON (773) 850-0029; Publicist- Bill Morton Promotions
BillMortonPromotions@gmail.com

Word 49 - The Word on Edgewater, Rogers Park and West Ridge

Karaoke at Towbar

Towbar

1500 W. Jarvis Avenue

Chicago, IL. 60626

Rise Above Emotion - Debug Your Subconscious

Felicia Muhammad, Author, Spiritualist and Healer presents a personal growth workshop to Rogers Park business and organization leaders titled Rise Above Emotion - Debug Your Subconscious.

Rise above Emotion by addressing your subconscious mind to fix the "bugs in your software", allowing miraculous instant healing and profound transformations. Whether you seek to transform your health, your finances, your relationships or your spirituality, the Formula for Miracles® is a surprisingly fast and easy way to make permanent, lasting, and effective changes in your life.

7 pm - 9 pm $10
Wednesday. June 17th, 2014

Inner Metamorphosis University 

1418 W. Howard Street 

Chicago, IL 60626

The Jarvis Square Wine Affair!

Don't miss the Jarvis Square Wine Affair! This annual event is hosted at local businesses Taste Food & Wine, Towbar and R Public House. A portion of the proceeds of this years event will benefit Rogers Park's very own Gale School!

Early bird tickets get a $5 discount ! Call now for more information or to buy your ticket! (773) 761-3663

 

Sunday, June 15th, 2014  

2 pm - 5 pm

Taste Food & Wine
1506 W. Jarvis Avenue
Chicago, IL. 60626

Rogers Park Walking Club

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce member Dr. Joseph Vallee of Rogers Park Chiropractic created an early morning walking group with local non-profit organization Here Comes The Sun for health and enjoyment!

Sponsored by the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce, The Rogers Park Walking Club meets every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6 am, depending on the weather. The early morning time allows people who work enough time to get home, shower, and "hit the road" without too much stress. Also, depending on which routes are chosen, the roads may be less congested. Join the meetup and enjoy a great morning walk in scenic Rogers Park!

In addition to chamber sponsorship, Rogers Park business, The Athlete's Foot Store is offering a 20% discount for Rogers Park Walking Club members and their families at 1540 W. Howard Street!

  

  

Vivian Maier event at Towbar

Towbar

1500 W. Jarvis Avenue

Chicago, IL. 60626

Chamber promotes Rogers Park tourism to Chicago Loop crowd

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce President, Bill Morton with his photographic work tonight at the Chicago Loop Alliance's Activate Pop-Up event (in the alley next to the Chicago Theatre)

The Beauty of Rogers Park 4ft x 5ft print (printed by chamber member Premier Signs & Awnings)

Karaoke at Towbar

Towbar

1500 W. Jarvis Avenue

Chicago, IL. 60626

Our ad in the Summer Guide

Also, be sure to check for our weekly ads in Inside Publication's News-Star throughout Rogers Park, Edgewater, Uptown and Andersonville!

Karaoke at Towbar

Towbar

1500 W. Jarvis Avenue

Chicago, IL. 60626

Karaoke at Towbar

Towbar

1500 W. Jarvis Avenue

Chicago, IL. 60626

Karaoke at Towbar

Towbar

1500 W. Jarvis Avenue

Chicago, IL. 60626

Mother's Day Afternoon Tea at Towbar

It will be a wonderful event at Towbar!

$15 per person

$9 under 10 years old

Towbar

1500 W. Jarvis Avenue

Chicago, IL. 60626

Membership to be featured in Chamber ad in Summer Guide!

The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce is investing in our membership with a half page ad in Inside Publication's 21st Annual Summer Guide. 

This guide will last all Summer long and be distributed to Insider Publications entire demographics.

30 members of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce will be featured in the ad will include:

A.L. Taylor & Associates, P.C.

Alden Village North

Bill Morton Promotions

Caribbean American Bakery

Christ Covenant Ministries

Coyne Fitness

Delfosse Designs

Ditto Advertising

Dr. Joseph Vallee, Rogers Park Chiropractic

EcoDwell

Evangelical Catholic Diocese of the Northwest

Gifted Children Academy

Howard Jewelry & Loan

Insurance Brokers Inc

Leona's

LifeStorage

Papa John's

Premier Signs & Awnings

Quest Network Services

Ravenswood Chiropractic & Wellness Center

Rolland's

Romanian Kosher Sausage Co.

Shanna Gordon Designs

Taste Food and Wine

The Fish Keg

The Grill Inn

Tow Bar

V-Tone Fitness

Vedic Day Care

Yvonne Carns, Coldwell Banker

The Grill Inn featured on Chicago's Best

You won't believe all of the tasty foods they have on their eclectic menu at The Grill Inn Restaurant on Morse Avenue! Grill entrees are served with either rice pilaf, oven roasted potatoes or fries. They also serve Wings and Things, Char Burgers, Specialty Burgers, Opa and Bada Boom Burgers, just to whet your appetite. Their signature sandwiches, grinders, and wraps are all loaded with hearty meats, cheeses, chicken, or veggies!

1422 W. Morse Avenue

Chicago, IL 60626 

(773) 262-3645

Best of Chicago 2014 Ballot

Survey ends May 12 at 08:59 AM.

TAKE THE SURVEY, and let's get rogers park in!

This survey consists of 257 questions. You must answer at least 10 questions in order for your answers to be counted.

VOTE HERE

GOODS & SERVICES

Best boutique for women

Best boutique for men

Best local clothing designer

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Best record store

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Best bookstore

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Best home furnishings

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Best indie crafter

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Best dog walkers

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Best tattoo shop

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FOOD & DRINK

Best fancy restaurant

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Best chef

Best up-and-coming chef

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MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE

Best new band

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Best music festival

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Best LGBTQ dance party

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Best 4 AM bar

Best barcade

Best strip club

Best casino

Best smoking area

Best photo booth to make out in

Best jukebox

Best karaoke

ARTS & CULTURE

Best long-running play

Best new play

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Best musical

Best established theater company

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Best off-Loop theater company

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Best performing arts festival

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Best art sale

Best museum exhibit

Best movie theater

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Best film festival

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Best late-night movies

Best novelist

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SPORTS & RECREATION

Best athlete

Best Blackhawks bar

Best Bears bar

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Best Cubs bar

Best Sox bar

Best Chicago Fire bar

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Best place to watch college sports

Best neighborhood park

Best dog park

Best alternative to the Lakefront path

Best organized bike ride

Best place to take a stroll

Best public golf course

Best billiards

Best bowling alley

Best canoe/kayak rentals

Best beach

Best sailing school

Best gym

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Best yoga studio

Best Pilates studio

Best public pool

Best YMCA branch

CIVIC LIFE

Best view of the city

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Best college degree for the money

Best place for a new el stop

Best overall radio station

Best radio DJ

Best morning show

Best journalist

Best local blog

Karaoke at Towbar

Towbar

1500 W. Jarvis Avenue

Chicago, IL. 60626

Chamber board tours Rogers Park

  Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce celebrating 5 Years at Leona's on Sheridan Road

Mark Finley, Felicia Muhammad & Bill Morton visiting Towbar on Jarvis Avenue

Karaoke at Towbar

Towbar

1500 W. Jarvis Avenue

Chicago, IL. 60626