Ivan Carlson & Associates, Chicago IL | Nearby Businesses

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2224 W Fulton St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 829-4616

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.

Kicking off the street fest season is the annual Do-Division Street Fest & Sidewalk Sale. This signature Chicago street fest pits great shopping, live music and family entertainment together under the summer sun. Spanning a lengthy 10-city blocks, this year’s bash features the Family Fun Fest, a Do-Fashion section, a multi-block sidewalk sale, and great food, crafts and artisans – highlighted by some of the best live music of fest season (band lineups TBA). Music critics and fans alike typically rate the lineup among the best of the music fest season – and at only a fraction of the price ($5) compared to the other top guns. The bottom line: Do-Division Street Fest gives the estimated 70,000-plus attendees each year a taste of what makes West Division (aka, “Do-Division”) one of the hottest destination corridors in Chicago!

August 18, 19, 20, & 21, 2016 Taylor Street at Ashland Ave Thursday and Friday 5pm-11pm, Saturday 12pm-11pm, Sunday 12pm-10pm Chicago’s popular Little Italy neighborhood will celebrate its history and heritage from August 13-16 as the annual Taylor Street Festa Italiana returns for its 9th year. More than 50,000 fest goers are expected to attend, saying “Ciao” to new neighbors, and “That’s Amore” about the authetic Italian activities, delectable (or “buono” Italian cuisine, and energetic live entertainment in three dynamic stages. The four-day celebration will put Chicagoans’ appetites to the test, as a meatball eating contest will challenge some of the city’s best amateur competitive eaters. Meanwhile, visitors will get the chance to experience firsthand what it’s like to make wine overseas, as attendees will be encouraged to kick off their shoes and participate in a special grape stomping area that will be set up throughout the festival. Families are invited to come out and enjoy the Festa Italiana with their little ones, as carnival rides and family- friendly activities will be taking place all weekend long, all nestled alongside three great stages of live entertainment and some of the best Italian food that Chicago has to offer. The Taylor Street Festa Italiana is produced and managed by StarEvents. Entry to the event is a suggested $5 donation with proceeds benefiting the University Village Association, a community development organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the Near West Side Community.

CHICAGO FASHION FEST Two days of non-stop fashionista action celebrating the latest looks from Chicago’s top designers and boutiques on a bleachered-in runway stage. Bands and DJs will set the tone as models tout “What’s in” in over 20 fashion runway show segments. "Shopper’s Row" is home to 50 exclusive booths of local fashion designers, boutiques, and salons, as well as food and drink tents and a dedicated kids area. Each night there's a Wicker Park after Dark charity-hosted red carpet extravaganza. Division St. & Damen Ave. Noon –10 pm Wicker Park After Dark runway shows 8 p.m. $5; donation benefits local non-forprofit TBA chicagofashionfest.com

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/

CMN Events brings fans together at over 2,800 promotions and events around the globe each year. We produce worldwide music tours, manages top artists, and activate sponsorships for leading brands. We have represented artists such as Marc Anthony, Shakira, Pitbull, Ricky Martin, Mana, Enrique Iglesias, Romeo Santos, Camila, Juanes, Luis Miguel, Marco Antonio Solis, Chayanne, Alejandro Fernandez, Wisin & Yandel, Daddy Yankee, Alejandro Sanz and Juan Luis Guerra among many others.

Turn our 4000 sq. ft. studio into a canvas for your next private event! - Exposed brick walls and 25 ft. ceilings - Convenient entrances, including back loading dock - Easily dividable space - Newly designed modern restrooms

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