WPB First Fridays at the Flat Iron
The Flat Iron Artists Association presents WPB First Fridays! On the First Friday of each month the Wicker Park/Bucktown area will come alive with a unique celebration of the arts. It’s a neighborhood pARTy and everyone is invited!
Start your evening at the historic Flat Iron Arts Building where you can explore two floors of art displayed in artists’ studios and living spaces. Also on hand will be a selection of guest artists exhibiting in the building’s common areas, and in the newly opened FIAA Gallery and Cultural Center on the second floor.
Here you can also pick up literature and special offers from participating WPB businesses. Of course, the neighborhood is expecting you, so feel free to venture forth on your own and enjoy the boundless shopping, dining and nightlife opportunities our vibrant community has to offer. It’s impossible to see it all in just one visit, but don’t worry, we do this every month!
The next WPB First Friday will take place June 5 at the Flat Iron Building, 1579 N. Milwaukee from 6pm-10pm. Admission is always free, but donations are greatfully accepted. WPB is a sponsor of this event. For more information, or to become a sponsor or participating business, call or email Kevin, 708-415-6370, or Kevin@kevinlahvic.com. WPB is a sponsor of this event - we hope to see you there!
Friends of Pritzker School Community Art Project
Neighborhood artists and architects, as well as the student body of Pritzker School, have generously donated their energy to create over 50 unique birdhouses to be displayed and auctioned off to help raise funds for a much needed preschool and kindergarten playground.
The Community Art Project auction will take place at Wesley Kimler’s Studio, 2046 W. Carroll on June 6 from 6-10pm. Tickets to the event are $20 in advance/$25 at the door and include open bar and appetizers. All proceeds will go towards the building costs for a playground at Pritzker School, at Schiller & Damen. Advance tickets, pictures of the birdhouses and more information are available online at www.friendsofpritzker.org/birdhouse.
The birdhouses will be displayed in the following retailer windows for two weeks leading up to the event: Alliance Bakery, Building Blocks Toy Store, Cattails, CitySoles, Elevenzees, Habit, Red Hen Bread, Renegade Handmade, Ruby Room, Stitch, grow, Eye Candy Optics, Doggy Style, Paper Doll, Moonshine, Pour Vous Bath & Body, Pump Shoes & Accessories, Crust, Plein Aire, Threadless Kids, p.45, Findables, Bullfrogs & Butterflies, The Goddess & Grocer, SheBang, BellyDance Maternity, The T-shirt Deli, Hejfina, Janik’s Café, Layne Jackson Storefront Showroom, Psycho Baby and Coco Rouge. WPB is a sponsor of the event.
Friends of Pritzker School Community Art Project Auction
The Friends of Pritzker School Community Art Project Auction
June 6, 2009 6-10 p.m.
The Community Art Project auction will take place at Wesley Kimler’s Studio, 2046 W. Carroll Ave. on June 6th from 6-10 p.m. Tickets to the event are $20 in advance/ $25 at the door and include open bar and appetizers. All proceeds will go towards the building costs for the playground.
Neighborhood artists and architects, as well as the student body of Pritzker School, have generously donated their energy to create over 50 unique birdhouses to be auctioned off to help raise funds for a much needed preschool and kindergarten playground.
The birdhouses up for auction will be displayed in the following retailer windows for two weeks leading up to the event: Alliance Bakery, Building Blocks Toy Store, Cattails, CitySoles, Elevenzees, Habit, Red Hen Bread, Renegade Handmade, Ruby Room, Stitch, grow, Eye Candy Optics, Doggy Style, Paper Doll, Moonshine, Pour Vous Bath & Body, Pump Shoes & Accessories, Crust, Plein Aire, Threadless Kids, p.45, Findables, Bullfrogs & Butterflies, The Goddess & Grocer, SheBang, BellyDance Maternity, The T-shirt Deli, Hejfina, Janik’s Café, Layne Jackson Storefront Showroom, Psycho Baby and Coco Rouge.
Chill Out! Exclusive Summer Party for Chamber Members
Thursday, June 11th
5:30pm -7:30pm
Chaise Lounge
1840 West North Avenue
Celebrate the season with Summer inspired libations and appetizers; mingle with your fellow Chamber members and compare notes on vacation plans for the season! Complimentary for all Wicker Park & Bucktown Chamber Members. RSVP by June 10th to Chill Out Members Party
Bike to Work Week Commuter Station at Polish Triangle
Stop by the Polish Triangle during Bike to Work week, June 15-19, to take advantage of the commuter station that WPB is hosting with ING cafe. There will be refreshments and great giveaways. The commuter station will only be open during the morning bike commute between 6-9am - hope to see you there!
Business 101: Reducing Tax Obligations for Small Business Owners
Wednesday, June 17th
9:00am
Wicker Park & Bucktown Chamber of Commerce Offices
1414 North Ashland (at Beach Street)
Presented by Financial Strategist and Chamber Member Brandon Lewin of The Lewin Financial Group. Complimentary for all Chamber Members, all attendees will learn to be more tax savvy and financially smart (er) with coffee and bagels thrown in! Limited seating: reserve your spot by contacting Business 101: Tax Savvy
Business CAPS Meeting
Tuesday, June 23rd
9:00am
14th Police District Station
2150 North California Avenue
Join your fellow chamber members and the officers of the 14th Police District and representatives of 32nd Ward Alderman Waguespack’s office and 1st Ward Alderman Flores’ office for an informative meeting.
Business CAPS Meeting
Tuesday, June 23rd
9:00am
14th District Police Station Community Room
An informative and educational forum for business owners in Wicker Park and Bucktown. Hosted by the 32nd Ward Alderman Scott Waguespack and 1st Ward Alderman Manny Flores and 14th District Police Commander Lucio Martinez. Please note new time of 9:00am which will allow business owners an opportunity to participate with adequate time to open up by mid-morning.
