March 8, 2012
Hello and welcome to this week's
edition of
your Insider Weekend Guide. This week we've got lots of news and many
fantastic events to share. Spring is just around the corner and this
Saturday night don't forget to turn your clocks ahead. But that's not
all, St. Patrick's Day celebrations are starting this weekend and the Green Music Fest 2012 headliners have already been announced. Can Summer be far behind? For full details, just click on the photos below.
Thanks, as
always, for joining us
and we'll see you in the neighborhood.
_Bars
The Fat Pour Update
Several months ago, Metromix reported that a new 7,000
square foot sports bar would be heading in to the spot formerly the home
of Adobo Grill. Although the original opening date was projected for
early this year, according to the folks behind this project, it looks
like Fat Pour's opening is being delayed to late Fall or even early
Spring of 2013.
March Madness Picks
March Madness is kicking off so
if you're looking for a great spot to watch the games, here's where
we'll be. These bars are true sports bars and offer good food, a fun
environment, easy tv viewing and great specials. We'll be adding their
specials later this week.
St. Patrick's & Anniversary Parties
It's hard to believe our friends at The Fifty/50 are
celebrating 4 years on Division Street. They're having a big party on
Monday which starts at 7pm. The Fifty/50 will also be celebrating St. Patrick's Day this weekend and next.
Community
Bloomingdale Trail Unveiling
CBS has reported that the plans for the Bloomingdale Trail are ready to be
presented. The Chicago Department of Transportation will be holding a
meeting tonight. The time and the location of that meeting are
attached.
Cheerleading Workshops for Kids
For kids, tweens and teens, please join Dance Spa
every Monday starting April 2nd for their Cheerleading workshops
presented by United Spirit Athletics. Hurry! Classes start soon.
The Art of Design - Lecture Series Monday
On Monday, don't miss this month's
lecture series featuring Craig Bergmann. Bergmann has been an active
gardener for over 40 years and is also a landscape architect and
plantsman
Help Find Snickers A Home
The Insider's Guide and Bucktown's Treehouse Humane
Society are working together to find this young kitten a home. Found in
Wicker Park, this little guy was outside in sub-zero temps and hadn't
even developed his teeth yet! If you or anyone you know are interested
in Snickers, please let us know and/or help to spread the word.
Galleries
Wicker Park & Bucktown Exhibitions
Curious to know which galleries are currently hosting
exhibitions? Here is an overview of the neighborhood's current open
exhibitions and Park Schrek has a new opening scheduled for next Friday
at 7pm.
Music
Lez Zeppelin - This Friday
This New York based all female quartet has become the first and foremost female rock act to pay homage to Led Zeppelin
and to garner rave reviews across the board. And you can catch them this Friday at Double Door - 1572 N. Milwaukee Avenue.
Garage Rock Sale - 7 Shows $20
The Empty Bottle is known for showcasing
a broad range of genres in their club and this month you can score a
pass for 7 days of garage rock shows for only $20. A very limited number
of tickets are available. Also this weekend, Sausage Fest kicks off SXSW Weekend.
Restaurants
Eat Out Award Nominations
A very big congratulations to our Wicker
Park and Bucktown businesses for being nominated for Time Out's 2012
Eat Out Awards. Those who have been nominated include: Forever Yogurt,
The Southern Mac, Ripasso, The Anthem, Francesca's Forno, Tipsycake and
more. There's one week left to vote for your favorites.
Where You Can Find Free WiFi
Every day we look for places we can access wifi in the
neighborhood. So we thought if we are ... you might be too. So here's
our handy little guide to where you can find free wi fi in Wicker Park
& Bucktown.
1/2 Off Bottles of Wine at Via Carducci
Head to Via Carducci Monday - Wednesday and not only
will you enjoy a delicious Italian meal, you can enjoy bottles of wine
for 50% off. The details are attached.
Retail/Shopping
Celebrate Women's International Day
Spend $10 or more at the Greenheart Shop on International Women's Day
today and receive a FREE cupcake from The Giving Treats. Each cupcake handed
out at purchase is a cupcake donated to The Safe Haven Foundation.
Handmade Market - Saturday
This Saturday, head to the monthly Handmade Market hosted
by the Empty Bottle at 1035 N. Western Avenue. Each month you can
support over 33 artisans selling clothing, accessories and more.
Second Time Around is OPEN
If Jimmy Choo, Chanel and Louis
Vuitton are music to your eyes, be sure to head to Second Time Around;
Wicker Park's newest consignment shop. You'll find high-end fashion and
budget-friendly prices and you can find them at 1543 N. Milwaukee
Avenue.
Theater
We love the variety of theater and performing arts
options available to us every week. Everything from comedy to drama to
film and more. Check our Theater section
for
the
many performances included in the Insider's Guide. Our pick for this weekend:
Death & Harry Houdini
Don't miss Death & Harry Houdini at The
Chopin Theatre in Wicker Park. You'll see the very talented magician,
Dennis Watkins, perform Houdini's incredible Water Torture Cell escape
trick --- and more.
Don't forget to review your favorite bar,
restaurant, shop or events. You can log on to our
website any time to rate your experience and provide comments. And, for up-to-the-minute information
throughout the week, please
join us on Twitter and Facebook where we publish information daily. We'd love to have you.
Have a great weekend and we'll see you in the neighborhood.
The Wicker Park Bucktown Insider's Guide
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