Logan Square Yarn Bomb - photos 7/14
If you’ve had a chance to walk down Milwaukee Ave, you’ll notice that many of the trees, bike racks and fences are covered in yarn. The neighborhood is no stranger to street art, and now a yarnbombing effort has brought some color and good vibes to Milwaukee Ave.
Here’s a few snaps from this morning/early afternoon:
Make sure to check out Milwaukee Ave Arts Festival! http://www.chiboulevards.com/post/27148496563/schedule-for-milwaukee-ave-arts-festival
Posted July 17, 2012 at 2:00pm in chicago arts festival milwaukee ave thelocalschi music food comedy logan square
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Chicago in JUNE
June is filled with SO many amazing events, had to share them with you! Hope you enjoy xoxo ADDICTED Chicago
ART
The Black Cloud Gallery: Milk, Honey, and a Left Arm
About: Featuring works by CJ Hungerman, Tracy Jones, and Lauren Richards, Milk, Honey, and a Left Arm explores concepts of conflict, memory, and personal history through the use of color, pattern, and found elements.
Date: June 1st- June 27th. Second Fridays: Friday, June 8th 6pm-10pm
Place: The Black Cloud Gallery 1909 S. Halsted
David Weinberg Photography: Bhutan
Gallery Hours: 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
Place: David Wienberg Photography 300 W. Superior Street Suite 203
Spectral Landscape: April 27-June 9th
The Dragon Is The Frame: June 29th-August 11th
About: Garden Party features 4 artists who each address Hinge Gallery’s back yard sculpture garden through performance, social engagement, and designed objects.
Date: June 2nd-June 30th
Place: Hinge Gallery 1955 W. Chicago Ave.
McCormick Gallery: Mutable Currency
About: View the new exhibition by one of Chicago’s greatest sculptors, Richard Hunt.
Date: June 1st-August 11th
Place: McCormick Gallery 835 W. Washington Blvd.
Park Schreck Gallery: Into The Void
About: View the solo exhibition featuring the works of Steve Amos.
Date: June 15th-June 17th
Time: 11am-6pm (Friday and Saturday) 12-5pm (Sunday)Place: Park Schreck Gallery 1747 W. N. Ave.
About: Don’t miss new works by Martin Ontiveros entitled Malformations and Maleficarum.
Date: June 1st-24th
Place: Rotofugi Gallery 2780 N. Lincoln Ave.
The Silver Room: 100 Canvases for Things That Matter Art Exhibition
About: Don’t miss the juried group show that enlists 100 artists who create one piece interpreting the theme “Things That Matter.” On June 23rd those 100 pieces will be auctioned off to some very lucky buyers. Don’t miss the show!
Date: Opening reception June 23rd. Runs through July 28th.
Place: The Silver Room 1442 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Zhou B. Art Center: Facemask by Tim Arroyo
Date: June 15th
Place: Zhou B. Art Center 1029 W. 35th Street
Drink & Food
Bull & Bear: Seinfeld Trivia Night
About: Enjoy the Big Salad, Fusilli Jerry Mac N’Cheese, Marble Rye Reuben Minis, and much more along with Seinfeld Trivia and plenty of drink! RSVP at TRIVIA@BULLBEARBAR.COM
Date: June 5th
Time: 2 separate trivia time. First seating 6pm and second seating at 9pm. 6pm-11pm
Place: Bull & Bear 431 N. Wells St.
Kinzie Chophouse: Spring Fever Menu
About: Try The Spring Fever Menu, which includes 3 courses for only $27.95!
Place: 400 N. Wells
Small Bar Division: Euro Cup 2012
Date: Friday, June 8th
Time: 11am-4pm
Place: SmallBar Division 2049 W. Division
FASHION
Handle with Care: Celebrating The Old Town Art Fair with a Sale
About: Enjoy 10% off full-priced merchandise and an extra 50% off sales items this Saturday, June 9th and Sunday, June 10th
Little Threads: Markdown Party and Margaritas
About: Little Threads has a fabulous collection of kids clothing. Enjoy 25% off all clothing and sales items at Little Threads. Markdowns begin at 10am and tasty margaritas begin serving at 4pm!
Date: Wednesday, June 6th
Time: Markdowns start at 10am. Margaritas flow at 4pm.
Place: Little Threads 2033 W. Roscoe Street
Robin Richman Inc.: End of season sale
About: Select collections 50% off!
Place: Robin Richman Inc. 2108 N. Damen
Festivals
About: The METROPIA Experience is an intimate event that showcases artist, musicians, and new innovations in technology.
Date: June 7 (2pm) and 8th (2pm)
Place: 4325 N. Ravenswood
About: Enjoy great food, TONS of amazing bands (The Features, Gold Motel, Pet Lions, Heartless Bastards, Lonely Are The Brave, Megafun, ect.), rib-eating competitions, and much more!
Date: June 8th-10th
Time: 5pm-10pm (Friday) 12pm-10pm (Sat.-Sunday)
Place: Lincoln/Damen/Irving Park
About: Don’t miss the largest blues festival in the world. Taking place over three days, this is one festival not to be missed!
Date: June 8th-10th
Time: 11am-9:30pm (Friday & Saturday) 11am-9pm (Sunday)
Place: Grant Park
About: Featuring over 260 nationally acclaimed artists, The Old Town Art Fair will be sure to have something for any kind of art lover. Other highlights include: “Gallery of Gardens” (a garden walk through more than 50 urban home gardens), music by local talent, a children’s corner, local food, and souvenirs and collectibles.
Date: June 9th-10th
Time: 10am-8pm (Saturday) and 10am-6pm (Sunday)
Place: Lincoln Avenue and Wisconsin Street
*Requested donation $7, no donation requested for children under 12
About: Considered one of the largest free outdoor literary events in the Midwest, Printers Row Lit Fest exhibits booksellers, publishers, and literacy & cultural organizations who sell and promote a diverse variety of books and merchandise.
Date: June 9th-10th
Time: 10am-6pm
Place: Printers Row (Dearborn Street, from Congress to Polk Streets).
Date: June 12th-17th
Place: 1060 W. Addison Street
Date: June 15th-17th
Place: Randolph and Racine
Wavefront Beachside Music Festival:
About: Join the party at Chicago’s first Electronic Beach Festival and vote for your favorite DJ to land a slot in the party!
Date: Saturday, June 30th and Sunday, July 1st
Place: Montrose Beach
FOOD TRUCKS
Rock For Kids Food Truck Social:
About: Enjoy delicious food truck food such as tortas, hot dogs, Wagyu burgers, duck rolls with Asian slaw, and much more. As if that wasn’t tempting enough, 15% of proceeds support a wonderful organization called Rock for Kids that provides quality music education to undeserved children of Chicago!
Date: Wednesday, June 6th
Time: 5:30pm-8pm
Place: 1540 Fremont St. (corner of Fremont and Weed in Lincoln Park)
FUNDRAISERS
The Greater Chicago Food Depository’s 27th Annual Hunger Walk:
Date: Saturday, June 23rd
Time: 7am-10am
Place: Soldier Field 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive
MUSIC
Summer Series Rush Hour Concerts: FREE
About: Enjoy music by over 60 internationally celebrated artists. All ages are welcome.
Date: Every Tuesday evening. Takes place June 5th-Aug. 28th
Time: Pre-concert food and beverage reception is at 5:15pm. Concert begins at 5:45 pm
Place: St. James Cathedral 65 E. Huron Street
http://www.facebook.com/rushhourconcert
This Wednesday, June 6th Ghosthouse is DJing with Parallels and Shuteye at Zombies vs Skeletons at Cobra Lounge!
http://www.facebook.com/events/249187258519673/
K Serra is playing the 312 Presents local music showcase at CUBBY BEAR in Wrigley this WEDNESDAY, June 6th at 9 pm!
On Thursday, June 7th, check out Options at the underground lounge!
Marina City will be playing The METROPIA Experience Chicago on Thursday, June 7th at 4pm.
Thursday, June 7 at 8:00pm at Underground Lounge
Bailiff plays at Old Town Art Fair, Saturday, June 9th — Saturday, June 9 at 7:00pm.
LOONER:
ZAINGHIS & DOC ILL / PSYCHIC WESTERN / DARIO X / LOONER
June 14 at The Burlington Bar
3L Chicago Hip Hop Showcase #5:
Take part in 3L’s 1st Anniversary Show on Saturday, June 23rd from 9pm-2am at Quencheres Saloon.
Music includes:
//TOMORROW KINGS//
//RITA J.//
//NEAK//
//BLACK TEMPLE//
//Hank McCoy//
//Mr.Tøny//
Hosted by SHADOWMASTER
With DJ SEAN O.
3L MC Batt3L
Check out The Hemmingbirds at The Beat Kitchen on Thursday, June 14th. On June 13th, the Hemmingbirds will release their video for Perpetuator.
Hemmingbirds / Shake The Baron / The Dirty Feathers / Marcel Marcel
BlahBlahBlah hasn’t played in Wicker Park in 6 months. Come see them with The talented Blaine Fonda. $10. Doors at 8. BlahBlahBlah goes on at 10pm at The Subterranean Friday, June 15th.
Cold Blue Kid will be opening for Richard Lloyd of Television Friday June 15th Double Door! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elq0HJpyhfs
Options and Fox The Cat:
Epitonic Saki Session with Options and Fox The Cat on Saturday, June 16th from 4pm-7pm at Saki.
https://www.facebook.com/events/386360824738622/
THE GRIND:
// feat. DJ PRESTO + art by DONT FRET // JUNE 16th at SUBT//music starts at 10pm and goes until 3am.
CD Release show at Subterranean on June 16th. The lineup also features Dane Penn, Felix & Lyons and The Ewing Theory!
Young Jesus:
At the Beat Kitchen Wednesday, June 20 at 8:00pm.
Aktar Aktar will be playing at The Green Music Fest - June 23 - South Stage.
Don’t miss the all ages show on Friday, June 29th at Highland Main Square Park 4th of July Fest. Then, them at Cubby Bear on July 6th!!
Summer Girlfriends:
Don’t miss Summer Girlfriends Record Release Party at The Burlington on Friday, June 22nd with Blizzard Babies and Orca Team.
http://www.facebook.com/events/408781645832887/
Freedom Party Chicago — Friday, June 29 at 9:00pm.
Old Town School of Folk Music:
Open House Friday featuring Shelley Miller & Dan Fulkerson — Friday, July 6 at 5:00pm at Old Town School of Folk Music.
The Humadors will be playing the Illinois State Fair this year! Saturday, August 18 at 9:30pm on the shed stage!
Opposites recently contributed some specially mastered tracks to a compilation of music with the artwork of Robert Cronberg (Africa Series), which will start making appearances around Chicago soon.
http://cronbergafrica.bandcamp.com/
This is an AMAZING list (and photo haha), ADDICTED. Thank you so much for posting!
Do Division Festival
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, well, here it is.
There’s something for everyone at this festival.. comedy, live music, sidewalk sale, family-friendly stuff, and of course local food and drank.
If you want to wet your whistle with some of the quality sounds you’ll hear at the fest, the kind folk over at Chicago Mixtape have created a sweet mixtape and posted the set times here.
Posted May 31, 2012 at 12:21pm in do division chicago live music street fest festival sidewalk sale music chicago mixtape
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ADDICTIVE Little Things Under $50
Sunglasses available at Kokorokoko Vintage
-Clear Clubmaster Style Sunglasses $24
Lolla will be here before we know it along with hundreds of other outdoor festivals and events so who doesn’t need a fun pair of shades or two? Kokorokoko has tons of shades to keep you looking cute and within budget. Shop online or visit Kokorokoko Vintage at 1112 N. Ashland. Info and map HERE.
Bracelets by Sir & Madame
-Sir & Madame Nautical Bracelet in Red $40
These fun little bracelets with a nautical twist come in a variety of colors like red, orange, black, and navy adding a punch to your spring/summer wardrobe. Shop online or visit Sir & Madame at 938 North Damen. Map and info HERE.
Earrings from Nomadic Ant
-Blue Turquoise & Brass Havana Earrings $48
Nothing looks better with a tan then turquoise. A perfect gift for you or a friend available at Nomadic Ant. Shop online.
Flats Available at City Soles
-Leopard Pink Flats by Fiebiger $39.95These vegan flats look lovely paired with a simple black dress or blue jeans. Find them in a variety of colors. Shop online or visit City Soles at 1566 N. Damen Ave or their second location, 2001 W. North Ave.
Flip Flops at Mulberry & Me
-TKEES Flip Flops $49
Available in a variety of colors these flip flops are sure to suit any wardrobe. Mulberry & Me is located in Wicker Park at 2019 W. Division Street. Map and info HERE.
Belmont Square Scarf by Jess LC
-Belmont Square Scarf, Navy+Kelly Green $35
These 100% handmade scarves are chic and multifunctional. Wear it in your hair, accessorize your tote, drape it around your neck, the possibilities are endless. See website for other colors and styles HERE.
Clothing Available at The Edit
-Pomeranian Shirt $52So I know i’m breaking the rules because technically this is $52 dollars but it’s too cute not to share with you. Find it along with some other ridiculously cute clothing at The Edit, 1917 N. Damen. For more details visit The Edit’s Facebook page HERE.
Turquoise and Magnesite Dagger Cuff Bracelets $40
Available in turquoise or magnesite, these dagger cuff bracelets add the perfect amount of spunk to your wardrobe. Note they are shown stacked in the photo above. Shop online HERE.
-Textured Copper Pendant Necklace $42
This rustic and urban looking piece goes great with a plain white tee or spice it up with a sexy dress. Shop online and find gorgeous necklaces, rings, earrings, and more HERE.
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Posted April 20, 2012 at 4:24pm in Chicago Record Store Day music illinois thelocalschi shop local
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Wine & Pop is working a huge project, and we need your help!
I don’t want to give too much away right now, but by the end of summer 2012, I hope to start a potentially giant project, and I would love help from the community. Once the project is revealed, it will make sense why. So, right now, I need two things:
1) Do you know how to design a great website & want to help? Or do you know of a great online tutorial I can use? This project has to have a great website if it’s going to be big, so I would love any web designers/graphic designers interested to e-mail me at jayoaks1992@gmail.com
2) I need some positive jams. Songs that inspire you, pump you up, and promote happiness, without being ironic or terrible. Songs like the one above, “Be You” by E-40. What songs fill your heart with joy, make you walk down the street with a purpose, or inspire you to do great things?
This looks so fun! And pre-sale admission is only $8 and $10 at the door, no problem, based on all of those great Chicago vendors! See you there on April 15. Catch it April 15, May 13, June 24, July 15 + five more in 2012. YUM!
Posted March 28, 2012 at 3:29pm in chicago dose River East Art Center art fashion food dosemarket market
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Lollapalooza Lineup Breaking News
According to ads at the Logan Square Blue Line station, there are four confirmed acts for Lollapalooza 2012. The ads feature a Lollapalooza-styled background and the word “#Lolla” on the bottom right corner. Four lyrics are featured in this ad, as follows:
-“I fink u freeky” from Die Antwoord’s “I Fink U Freeky”
-“Do the D.A.N.C.E.” from Justice’s “D.A.N.C.E.”
-“I got a test for you” from The Weeknd’s “Initiation”
-“I wont let love disrupt, corrupt or interrupt me” from Jack White’s “Love Interruption”
These advertisements confirm these four artists as headliners(?) or at least performers at this year’s Lollapalooza festival.My guess would be that Justice and Jack White are headliners, and Die Antwoord and The Weeknd are second-tier acts. However, the biggest story coming out of this is easily The Weeknd’s inclusion. It will be his first time performing in Chicago, and one of only a handful of any performances at all. Jack White is the most obvious choice, considering his expansive popularity and his debut solo album being released in April. Justice’s second album, AUDIO VIDEO DISCO, came out last year (and was one of my favorite albums of the year). So far the lineup is very solid, perhaps even better than Pitchfork’s, but we’ll have to wait for the smaller acts and the remaining headlines to guarantee that.
What are your thoughts? Do you like the lineup so far? Do you think you’ll attend? Who else would you like to see on the bill?
(pic courtesy of Consequence of Sound)
EXCITING NEWS! JUSTICE!
