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Around the Coyote Arts Organization

2006 Around the Coyote Fall Arts Festival

Join thousands of art collectors, dealers and visitors as they converge in the Wicker Park and Bucktown neighborhood this weekend for one of Chicago’s most celebrated art festivals. Featuring hundreds of painters, photographers, sculptors, actors, performance artists, dancers, poets and filmmakers, the festival encompasses neighborhood galleries, schools, public spaces, private art studios, and local businesses. In addition to the visual arts exhibitions, neighborhood theatres and bars host performances both impromptu and scheduled throughout the weekend. For details to http://www.aroundthecoyote.org/

Antique & Junque Sale

Benefits of Participating:
 Required garage sale permit hassle eliminated
 Free advertising in newspapers and websites
 Get rid of your junque and make some cash
 Meet your neighbors

Date: 9/9/2006
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Location: All garage sale locations will be at residences winin the Wicker Park neighborhood.

Boundaries are Division to Bloomingdale, Western to Ashland.

Cost: $25.00 tax deductible donation

To Register:
Send: Name, Address, Day Phone, Evening Phone, Email and a $25 check made out

To: Wicker Park Committee
P.O. Box 477580
Chicago, IL 60647-7580

Deadline to Register: Friday, September 1st, 2006

Register before August 11th and pay ONLY $20!!!

For Additional Information Please Contact
Phone: 312-409-3766
Email: wickerparkcommittee@hotmail.com

The Ultimate Business Networking Event

Sponsored by the Wicker Park and Bucktown Chamber of Commerce and 21 other Chicago area chambers of commerce, this special event brings together business owners from all over the city. Bring your business cards, get ready to make great contacts and enjoy a sampling of the many restaurants represented by the various neighborhood chambers. Admission is $15 per person. Special thanks to the Chicago Dept. of Planning and Development for additional sponsorship.

Also a special note of appreciation to the corporate sponsors:

Solomon's Gourmet Cookies

Guinness Oyster Festival

Beneficiary: East Village Association
Donation requested at the gate
For details go to http://www.chicagoevents.com

Batteries Not Included Grand Opening Party

Come celebrate the grand opening of Chicago’s “toy store for grown-ups.”
Complimentary refreshments, ribbon cutting ceremony and a special sale on selected merchandise make this a fun night for all. 20% of all profits from the day’s sales will be donated to the Near Northwest Arts Council. For details go to www.bachlorlettepartystore.com

Also a special note of appreciation to the corporate sponsors:

Solomon’s Kitchen & Gifts Grand Opening Celebration

Famous for their gourmet line of cookies, now you can enjoy their excellent sandwiches and other delights for both breakfast and lunch. Join us for a special ribbon cutting ceremony that morning and then treat yourself to lunch…be sure to save room for dessert! For details go to
http://www.solomonscookies.com

Also a special note of appreciation to the corporate sponsors:

Outside the Loop

Featuring over 100 artists with 27 wearable art exhibitors, this live model, multi-media installation opens at noon. The day progresses with a variety of shows including two fashion shows by HABIT at 6:30pm and 10:30pm. For details go to http://www.OutsidetheLoop.net

Charles G. Wicker Statue Unveiling

Join us for a special unveiling ceremony of a special statue of Charles G. Wicker, one of the founding fathers of Wicker Park. Refreshments will be served following the ceremony.

Behind the Seams: Fashion Focus on Division Street

Ruby Room: 1743 West Division / 773-235-2323
Habit/Hello Darling: 1951 West Division / 773-342-0093
An je nu: 1747 West Division
Casa de Soul: 1919 West Division / 773-252-2520
Plein Aire: 2036 West Division / 773-227-3772
Pump Shoes & Accessories: 1659 West Division / 773-384-6750
Bynum & Bang: 2143 West Division / 773-384-4546
Public I: 1923 West Division / 773-575-4119

Also a special note of appreciation to the corporate sponsors:

Fashion Focus: 'Fashion al Fresco'

Take in the exciting fashion scene on Damen Avenue as boutiques celebrate the new fall styles with special showings, services and restaurant specialties.

Also a special note of appreciation to the corporate sponsors:

Let’s do Dessert Division Street Style!

The two chambers are creating a joint Division Street Business Committee which will allow for planning of promotions and special events exclusively for Division Street. This new committee will also address a variety of issues that are of importance to the businesses along Division Street such as parking, community safety, and development. So join Paula Barrington of the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber and Kara Salgado of the West Town Chamber for this first meeting to launch the new Division Street Business Committee. Please respond to this e-mail to confirm your attendance.

CTA OPEN HOUSE - Circle Line Alternatives Analysis Study

The Chicago Transit Authority invites the public to join us for a presentation on possible alternatives for CTA’s proposed Circle Line, which will consider transit technologies and alignments in a study area bordered by 39th Street on the south, Fullerton Parkway on the north, Lake Michigan on the east and Western Avenue on the west.

For More Information Call: 1-888-Your-CTA (1-888-968-7282)

Wicker Park Oktoberfest

Beneficiary: A. N. Pritzker School PTO
Donation requested at the gate
For details go to http://www.chicagoevents.com

The Elston Edge- Check it Out!

On Saturday, September 30th, from 9:00am to 2:00pm the WWENN (Webster, Wood, and Elston Neighborhood Network) is sponsoring The Elston Edge First Annual Fall Bash. Stop by the Harris Bank Parking Lot at 2196 North Elston Avenue and see some of the new businesses the Elston Edge has to offer. Featured businesses include Cardcoctions, X Y Zanne, Solomon’s Gourmet Cookies and Harris Bank. There will be free food samples and valuable coupons available.

Arts Funding Seminar

Representatives from the Illinois Arts Council and the
City of Chicago Dept. of Cultural Affairs will be on hand to discuss
what types of funding are available & how to apply for grants.
All artists and organizations are encouraged to attend!
If you have any questions or would like to RSVP,
please call Aviva Gibbs at (773) 871.4000.