The independently run Pitchfork Music Festival has consistently proven to be one of the most welcoming, comfortable, reasonably priced and rewarding weekends of music around. In addition to its musical offerings, the event features a wide array of other activities for its 50,000 attendees of all ages from 45 states and 26 countries. With 50 individual vendors, as well as specialty fairs, the fest not only supports local businesses and economy, but also promotes the Chicago arts community as a whole.
The 25th Anniversary of the International Festival of Life, takes place Saturday-Tuesday, July 1st-4th, 2017 Independence week. It is dedicated to celebrating the humanity of all people.and showcase the best of Reggae, Caribbean, R&B, Gospel, African, Latin and other world music . The event allows cultural, educational and spiritual exchange through innovative programming and a marketplace format that highlights the global spectrum of entertainment, food, fine arts, crafts, small business and corporate communities. Two themes have been adapted to the International Festival of Life: “Bringing Nations Together” and “Living Together as One”.. It is now affectionately called "The Carnival Nations"
The 25th Anniversary of the International Festival of Life, takes place Saturday-Tuesday, July 1st-4th, 2017 Independence week. It is dedicated to celebrating the humanity of all people.and showcase the best of Reggae, Caribbean, R&B, Gospel, African, Latin and other world music . The event allows cultural, educational and spiritual exchange through innovative programming and a marketplace format that highlights the global spectrum of entertainment, food, fine arts, crafts, small business and corporate communities. Two themes have been adapted to the International Festival of Life: “Bringing Nations Together” and “Living Together as One”.. It is now affectionately called "The Carnival Nations"
Madd Science Print Lab is a full service screen print lab located in Chicago. We offer fast turn around times, great customer service and design in house. Call us at 312-929-2500 or email us at [email protected] to place your order today.
Bottom Lounge is a music venue. Bottom Lounge is a restaurant and bar that specializes in American fare, craft beers and small batch whiskey. Bottom Lounge is an event space available for corporate movies, private parties and weddings. Bottom Lounge is a great time. Our restaurant is open Wednesday-Sunday. The restaurant is only open on Mondays and Tuesdays for all confirmed performances in the music room and Blackhawks home games.
Evil Olive 1551 W. Division (Division & Ashland) Bachata Fridays! presents: 9p: Bachata & Salsa lesson by Kipfrom Latin Street Dance Academy! Dj El Papichulo & DJ Luis Rollin' Rivera spin Salsa, Bachata & Tropical beats on the main room! Dj Dwight Burr spins 100% Bachata at the back lounge from 11:30p-2a. Free parking after 9p Drink Specials! TBA $8.00 at door. VIS enter Free all night! 21 & Over -Complimentary Dance lesson @ 9p by Kip from Latin Street Dance Academy! -DJ's and Live Bands -Two Rooms. Featuring the Bachata Lounge spinning 100% Bachata all night long Drink Specials: Bachata-rita (Giant Tropical Margarita) $12
Platform Studios is a working artist's studio offering figure drawing classes Wednesday and Thursday 7-9:30 pm. Live, nude model, starting with 1-minute gesture poses, then progressing to 5 and ten minute poses. The remainder of the class will feature two medium length and one long pose. Just bring your drawing materials and we supply the rest! Just $10/ class and always just drop-in. No sign-up is needed. Below are links to the resident artists of Platform Studios Chicago. www.platformchicago.com www.trevoroneil.com www.michaelobriant.com www. www.markverwoerdt.net www.Nickalas.com http://www.angierenfro.com http://amandakelleysmith.com/home.html http://someofmydrawings.wordpress.com http://www.mattjohnsonstudio.com http://sites.google.com/site/markyeedesign/home http://danmacdonaldstudios.org www.markverwoerdt.com http://angierenfro.com http://chicagoartistscoalition.collectrium.com/artists/134236/
Fulton Street Collective is dedicated to the development of artists and the artistic community. Through private and shared studios, exhibition space, diverse public programs and performances, FSC creates an environment that incubates artistic vision and provides access to necessary tools and resources to help artists thrive.
Ignite Glass Studios is a state-of-the-art glass studio and educational and events facility. Located in Chicago’s West Loop, Ignite Glass Studios welcomes all ages and skill levels to experience the art and magic of glassblowing. Ignite Glass Studios offers glassblowing and kilnforming classes, workshops, demonstrations, team-building activities, professional bench rentals, and an artists’ gallery. By night, Ignite’s workroom is transformed into flexible work room offering a unique venue for private, corporate and community events. The space includes a 5,788 square foot room adjacent to and interactive with the glassblowing studio that can accommodate 220-seated guests, as well as an outdoor garden, rooftop deck, and a conference room. This one-of-a-kind facility is an ideal space for any special event. Whether you are looking for a memorable space for a wedding, bar/bat mitzvah, or birthday party or an inspiring venue to engage your business clients or colleagues, Ignite Glass Studios can accommodate your needs and will exceed your expectations.
HOURLY STUDIOS - 11 Total - Starts at $5/hour/person* - BACKLINE INCLUDED - Backline Provided: Drums, Cymbals, Bass Amp, Guitar Amps, Mics, PA - $5/hour Instrument Rental: Keyboard, Guitar, Bass, etc. - Free WiFi - Vending Machines - Use our gear or bring your own - Birch Walls, Custom Acoustic Treatment, Drum Risers, etc. *Starts at $5/person/hour for bands, $10 solo rehearsal on weekdays *$6/person/hour all day on Saturday and Sunday MONTHLY STUDIOS - 104 Total (24-7 Access) - Private or Shared Rooms - Unequipped - Private Rooms: $500-$1500/month - Shared Band Rooms: $375-500/month/share - Shared Solo Musician Rooms: $195/month/share (drummers, guitarists, pianists, horn players, etc) - Auralex acoustic treatment, custom acoustic baffles, bass traps, etc. available on request - ENVIRONMENT: HVAC, Wired High-Speed Comcast Internet, 32 Electrical Outlets & Breaker - SECURITY: Key-Code Entry, Mul-T-Lock Deadbolts, 36 Cameras In & Out PRIVATE SHOWCASE ROOM / TOURING ARTISTS* / PRIVATE EVENT SPACE - 1000 sq ft Live Room - 400 sq ft Control Room - Large Band Rehearsals, CD Listening Parties, Private Events - $50/hour (4-Hour Minimum) - $275 12-Hour Lockout - $550 24-Hour Lockout *Clients Include: Smashing Pumpkins, Sting, Jennifer Hudson, Black Crowes, Van Morrison, John Mayer, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, etc.
Society Art Gallery is the premier venue for private events in Chicago. With 4,000 square feet of open loft space, this dynamic space is perfect for art shows and exhibitions, receptions and private events.
David O’Connor is celebrating his 25th year of casting and opened O’Connor Casting Company in 1993. Having cast thousands of projects, we are proud of our expertise in finding quality talent in the Chicagoland area. Over 7,500 projects and well over 30,000 roles have been cast. Our roster consists of a steady stream of Television, Film, Commercial, Voice-Over, Industrial, & Print which has created a demand for a larger space. We recently purchased a nearby building to accommodate more sessions and expand our reality television/real people division as well as focus on our passion for film and episodic television. Directors, Ad Creatives and Producers from all markets come to us weekly for their national campaign searches. Like LA and NY, we offer immediate review with Internet posting as well as in-house videoconferencing for callbacks, which can save travel time and costs. We are also bi-lingual and have cast many Spanish-speaking projects. Let O'Connor Casting Company facilitate and ease your projects by providing quality casting with a professional, thorough, and creative style.
"SOUL MADNESS" JERRY'S 1938 W. DIVISION STREET WICKER PARK, CHICAGO Music By: SHAHID MUSTAF RICOCHET COLEMAN
Grand Art & Design Festival takes place September 26 and 27 from 11 am to 8 pm on Grand Avenue from Wood to Western. There is a $5 donation requested for admittance that benefits the West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce and Designs 4 Dignity (http://www.designsfordignity.org/). For more information, visit www.grandartdesign.com, or call (312) 850-9390. More info on the Design District is available at www.grandavedesigndistrict.com.