Tag: andersonville
Andersonville’s annual Summer Sidewalk Sale on July 26-28
Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (ACC) will host the annual Andersonville Summer Sidewalk Sale on July 26-28 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily (hours vary by business).More than 40 participating businesses ranging from 4800 to 5800 N. Clark Street and the adjacent side streets will expand their storefronts to line the sidewalks with summer sales, bargain antiques, one-of-a-kind merchandise, fashion apparel, furniture, books and more."While Andersonville offers a special shopping experience year-round, the Summer Sidewalk Sale is the perfect opportunity to visit,...
PHOTOS: Andersonville Midsommarfest kicks off Chicago’s festival season
Andersonville Chamber of Commerce. The LGBTQ-friendly festival honoring the neighborhood's Swedish roots, informally marks the beginning of Chicago's summer street fest season.The Swedish American Museum kicked off the event with its traditional dance around the Maypole, and serving of native food favorites like Swedish meatballs and cinnamon rolls. Artists and merchants, both local and visiting, sold their works and local shops and restaurants offered discounts and specials as visitors were encouraged to shop local.The three-day festival featured music and dancing among...
Godek got The Call: he’s representing Chicago at the Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic...
Sidetrack the last two years."It always looked like so much fun and it definitely looked like something in my wheelhouse," Godek said. "I watched friends of mine compete and learned from what they did both right and wrong."Particularly, right.The Chicago finals in the 6th annual Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic were held May 11 at Sidetrack – and Godek was participating this time, representing The Call.And he won.Godek edged Nicholas Smith from Sidetrack in the closest battle of bar stars...
Midsommarfest to return for 54th year with music, dancing and food
Andersonville Chamber of Commerce. The LGBTQ-friendly festival honoring the neighborhood's Swedish roots, now in its 54th year, informally marks the beginning of summer street fest season.The Swedish American Museum will kick off the event with its traditional dance around the Maypole, and it will be selling native food favorites like Swedish meatballs and cinnamon rolls. Artists and merchants, both local and visiting, will be selling their works and local shops and restaurants will be offering discounts and specials.The three-day festival wouldn't...
