Indulge in the season’s best wines paired with delectable bites from Lincoln Park’s neighborhood restaurants. Gather your friends and hop in a pedicab to explore Lincoln Avenue businesses between Diversey and Webster as they transform into pop-up tasting rooms featuring wine selections from Vin Chicago! Get your tickets early, as they are expected to sell out. Tickets include wine samples and light fare from local businesses.

Local Event: 2024 Lincoln Park Uncorked: A Lincoln Avenue Wine Stroll

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Thursday September 12, 2024: Indulge in the season’s best wines paired with delectable bites from Lincoln Park’s neighborhood restaurants. Gather...

2024 Lincoln Park Uncorked: A Lincoln Avenue Wine Stroll

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CHICAGO —The <a href="https://www.lakevieweast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce</a> is proud to host and produce the 19th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts. The official hours for the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts are Saturday, Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. with additional hours for live music, food and drink tents until 10 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 15 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Lakeview East is a dynamic and diversified neighborhood community rich in culture, history and the arts. The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce works hand in hand with its local residents and business owners and is pleased to offer its neighbors and the Chicagoland area with one of the premier fine art outdoor festivals. For more than 18 years, the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce has presented one of the most unique and popular art festivals in Chicagoland. Every aspect, from artists to musicians to vendors and everything in between, is specifically selected by the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce in order to bring the best to the heart of Lakeview and to all who visit during the Festival.Lakeview East Festival of the Arts asks for a $5 donation upon entrance, this fee goes to supporting additional events and offerings in the Lakeview East area. Visit <a href="https://www.lakevieweastfestivalofthearts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LakeviewEastFestivalOfTheArts.com</a> for more information.
 
The 2024 Lakeview East Festival of the Arts showcases more than 120-juried artists featuring world-class original paintings, sculpture, photography, furniture, jewelry and more. In addition to the diverse artists’ booths, the Festival also includes live music on multiple stages, a children’s play area, wine, beer and food booths, an interactive garden oasis and much more.

Local Event: 19th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts

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19th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts

Saturday September 14, 2024: CHICAGO —The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is proud to host and produce the 19th Annual Lakeview East Festival of...

The Fireplace & Chimney Authority

Don’t miss the Fireplace &amp; Chimney Authority 2024 Tent Sale — our biggest sale of the year! Enjoy monumental savings with up to 70% off. Mark your calendar now and prepare to enhance your home with the best the market has to offer. Join us for these exclusive deals; they’re too good to pass up!
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Tuesday September 17, 2024: Don’t miss the Fireplace &amp; Chimney Authority 2024 Tent Sale — our biggest sale of the year! Enjoy monumental...

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With tuition costs skyrocketing and student loan debt reaching unprecedented levels, planning for your children's education has never been more crucial. Whether they're gearing up for high school or college, navigating the financial journey can be daunting.
That's why we're offering a complimentary workshop on college funding, led by Chris Curran, a financial aid expert and author. In this workshop, Chris will discuss the 5 common mistakes parents make when saving for college and provide practical tools and tips to help you avoid them.
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Wayfarer Theaters

A discussion with actor Rainn Wilson will follow this opening night screening of Wayfarer Studios’ newest film, the body-positive, coming-of-age dramedy “Empire Waist.” The film follows a plus-size teen whose fashion talent is discovered by a confident classmate, thrusting her into the spotlight. Tickets are available for $25.

Local Event: "Empire Waist” Opening Night Screening & Rainn Wilson Talkback 

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Friday September 27, 2024: 
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As the Civil Rights movement is brewing in Montgomery, Alabama, a segregationist senator and the state librarian clash over the content of a children’s book about bunny rabbits. Meanwhile, a reunion of childhood friends — a Black man and a woman of white privilege — provides a private counterpoint to the public events swirling in the state capital. Political foes, childhood friends and one feisty children’s author inhabit a Deep South of the imagination that brims with humor, heartbreak and hope. 
Inspired by true events, Alabama Story by Kenneth Jones is a drama about censorship, book banning and Civil Rights set within the framework of 1950s racial tensions, but look closer and you’ll see it’s really about the issues facing America today as book bans and book challenges overwhelm libraries and schools across the nation.
Ghostlight will present this immersive piece of theatre set amongst books that refuse to be banned at two local booksellers in Chicago that are ardent supporters of free speech. 
Alabama Story marks Ghostlight’s return to full productions after the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, our eighth season celebrates a symphony of creativity that resonates across cultures and time, reminding us that art is a universal language that binds us all. 
Details Where: <a href="https://www.after-wordschicago.com/index.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">After-Words Bookstore, 23 E Illinois St, Chicago</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.haymarketbooks.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Haymarket Books </a>at <a href="https://www.haymarkethouse.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Haymarket House, 800 W Buena Ave, Chicago</a> When: Sept 27-29 &amp; Oct 4-6, 2024 (After-Words Bookstore) Oct 11-13 &amp; Oct 18-20, 2024 (Haymarket Books) What time: Fridays &amp; Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2:30 p.m. How much: Tickets are pay-what-you-will, with an average donation of $25. By donating more, if you are able, you help offset the cost for those who can’t afford to give. A preview performance is scheduled for Friday, September 27. Suggested donation for this performance is $10.

Local Event: Alabama Story at Haymarket Books

Alabama Story at Haymarket Books

Friday October 11, 2024: As the Civil Rights movement is brewing in Montgomery, Alabama, a segregationist senator and the state librarian...

As the Civil Rights movement is brewing in Montgomery, Alabama, a segregationist senator and the state librarian clash over the content of a children’s book about bunny rabbits. Meanwhile, a reunion of childhood friends — a Black man and a woman of white privilege — provides a private counterpoint to the public events swirling in the state capital. Political foes, childhood friends and one feisty children’s author inhabit a Deep South of the imagination that brims with humor, heartbreak and hope.
Inspired by true events, <a href="https://www.ghostlightensemble.com/alabama-story" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alabama Story</a> by Kenneth Jones is a drama about censorship, book banning and Civil Rights set within the framework of 1950s racial tensions, but look closer and you’ll see it’s really about the issues facing America today as book bans and book challenges overwhelm libraries and schools across the nation.
Ghostlight will present this immersive piece of theatre set amongst books that refuse to be banned at two local booksellers in Chicago that are ardent supporters of free speech.
Alabama Story marks Ghostlight’s return to full productions after the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, our eighth season celebrates a symphony of creativity that resonates across cultures and time, reminding us that art is a universal language that binds us all. 
Details<ul><li>Where: <a href="https://www.after-wordschicago.com/index.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">After-Words Bookstore, 23 E Illinois St, Chicago</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.haymarketbooks.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Haymarket Books </a>at <a href="https://www.haymarkethouse.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Haymarket House, 800 W Buena Ave, Chicago</a></li><li>When: Sept 27-29 &amp; Oct 4-6, 2024 (After-Words Bookstore) Oct 11-13 &amp; Oct 18-20, 2024 (Haymarket Books)</li><li>What time: Fridays &amp; Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2:30 p.m.</li><li>How much: Tickets are pay-what-you-will, with an average donation of $25. By donating more, if you are able, you help offset the cost for those who can’t afford to give. A preview performance is scheduled for Friday, September 27. Suggested donation for this performance is $10.</li></ul>

Saturday October 12, 2024: As the Civil Rights movement is brewing in Montgomery, Alabama, a segregationist senator and the state librarian...

As the Civil Rights movement is brewing in Montgomery, Alabama, a segregationist senator and the state librarian clash over the content of a children’s book about bunny rabbits. Meanwhile, a reunion of childhood friends — a Black man and a woman of white privilege — provides a private counterpoint to the public events swirling in the state capital. Political foes, childhood friends and one feisty children’s author inhabit a Deep South of the imagination that brims with humor, heartbreak and hope.
Inspired by true events, <a href="https://www.ghostlightensemble.com/alabama-story" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alabama Story</a> by Kenneth Jones is a drama about censorship, book banning and Civil Rights set within the framework of 1950s racial tensions, but look closer and you’ll see it’s really about the issues facing America today as book bans and book challenges overwhelm libraries and schools across the nation.
Ghostlight will present this immersive piece of theatre set amongst books that refuse to be banned at two local booksellers in Chicago that are ardent supporters of free speech.
Alabama Story marks Ghostlight’s return to full productions after the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, our eighth season celebrates a symphony of creativity that resonates across cultures and time, reminding us that art is a universal language that binds us all. 
Details
<ul><li>Where: <a href="https://www.after-wordschicago.com/index.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">After-Words Bookstore, 23 E Illinois St, Chicago</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.haymarketbooks.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Haymarket Books </a>at <a href="https://www.haymarkethouse.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Haymarket House, 800 W Buena Ave, Chicago</a></li><li>When: Sept 27-29 &amp; Oct 4-6, 2024 (After-Words Bookstore) Oct 11-13 &amp; Oct 18-20, 2024 (Haymarket Books)</li><li>What time: Fridays &amp; Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2:30 p.m.</li><li>How much: Tickets are pay-what-you-will, with an average donation of $25. By donating more, if you are able, you help offset the cost for those who can’t afford to give. A preview performance is scheduled for Friday, September 27. Suggested donation for this performance is $10.</li></ul>

Sunday October 13, 2024: As the Civil Rights movement is brewing in Montgomery, Alabama, a segregationist senator and the state librarian...

Theater Wit

CHICAGO – Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is proud to present Dear Elizabeth, the first production of its 2024 - 2025 season, written by Sarah Ruhl and directed by Remy Bumppo Creative Producer Christina Casano, October 17 - November 17, at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. 
 
In 1947, Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell's first letters sparked a friendship that spanned 30 years, crossing continents and filling countless pages. Their correspondence, a blend of poetry and personal musings, became the anchor of their tumultuous lives. Despite rare meetings, their connection transcended the bounds of a traditional love story, evolving into a profound friendship. Dear Elizabeth peeks into the private lives of two literary giants, revealing their vulnerabilities, insecurities and the intimacy of their bond. Sarah Ruhl creates a poignant narrative by weaving the poets' letters together, providing a window into their extraordinary connection, the enduring power of their words, and, ultimately, the transformative power of language and art.
 
The cast for Dear Elizabeth features Leah Karpel* (Elizabeth) and Chris Sheard* (Robert) with understudies Morgan Burkey (Elizabeth U/S) and JT Nagle (Robert U/S).
 
The creative and production team for Dear Elizabeth includes Christina Casano (Director/Creative Producer), Jean E. Compton* (stage manager), Devon Hayakawa (dramaturg), Sophie Goddard (assistant stage manager), Eduardo Xavier+ (assistant director), Catalina Niño (scenic designer), Kotryna Hilko^ (costume designer), Max Grano De Oro (lighting designer), John Boeshe (projections designer), Chris Kriz^ (sound designer), Isa Noe (props designer), Micah Figueroa (intimacy/movement designer), Nick Chamernik (assistant light designer/head electrician), Janelle Smith (assistant costume designer), Addoris Davis^ (production manager), and Nick Peebles (technical director).
 
+ denotes Core Ensemble Member
^ denotes Associate Artist 
*denotes member of Actors Equity Association 
 
The performance schedule is Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. with additional matinees Saturday, Oct. 26 at 2:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2:30 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 7 at 2:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 16 at 2:30p.m. Post-show discussions will be held after the following performances: Sunday, Oct. 27 at 2:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 10 at 2:30 p.m. The Audio Description/Touch Tour performance is Thursday, Nov. 7 at 2:30 p.m.and the Open Caption performance is Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2:30 p.m. Discounted two-show subscriptions are currently available at <a href="https://www.remybumppo.org/box-office/subscription-packages-prices/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RemyBumppo.org</a>. Single tickets are $15 - $55 and are on sale now at <a href="https://theaterwit.org/tickets/productions/524/performances#top" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RemyBumppo.org</a>. Groups of 10 or more may call the Theater Wit Box Office at 773.975.8150 to receive group discounts and make reservations.

Local Event: Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Presents "Dear Elizabeth"

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Presents "Dear...

Thursday October 17, 2024: CHICAGO – Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is proud to present Dear Elizabeth, the first production of its 2024 - 2025...

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Presents "Dear Elizabeth"

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