May 11, 2013

 

Hello and welcome to this week's edition of your Insider Weekend Guide. 

We're wishing you and yours a very Happy Mother's Day this weekend. If you still need ideas for how to spend the day, we can help you out.  But that's not all. We're also giving away a $25 Gift Card for Via Carducci right now. Just head to our Facebook & Twitter pages to enter by 12pm Saturday.

Thanks, as always, for joining us. Have a great weekend and and we'll see you in the neighborhood.

 

 ART GALLERY EVENTS

 

Chicago 1968 - Vanquished Realities

Photographer Stan Rosenstock views over 3,000 photos from the tumultuous 1960's in Chicago to select the ones that will be showcased here. You can view his very cool exhibition through June 24th. Vanquished Realities. For a comprehensive list of Neighborhood Gallery Exhibitions.

 

Mimosas & Bagels for Mother's Day

Still looking for Mother's Day ideas? Arts n Spirits has just added a 2nd class Sunday morning. The 1st one sold out in record time. They'll be starting bright and early at 10am and will be serving bagels and orange juice. You bring the champagne ... and Mom. Sunset Serenade

 

 

BAR EVENTS

Chicago Craft Beer Week- Chicago Craft Beer Week kicks off next week. Bars across the city participate each year. And Bangers & Lace, SmallBar, Hot Chocolate and more will as be participating this year in the neighborhood. For the full schedule.

 

 

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 REAL ESTATE

 

 

 RESTAURANT NEWS

 

  SHOPPING EVENTS

20% Off For Moms All Weekend - Second Time Around is offering all moms 20% off every purchase made this weekend at 1543 N. Milwaukee Avenue. Just mention you're a mom when you check out and you'll save 20%. But that's not all. This weekend marks the last Handmade Market for the season. We won't see another one of these in the neighborhood until next Fall.

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 Have a great weekend and we'll see you in the neighborhood.

 

 

 The Wicker Park Bucktown Insider's Guide

May 4, 2013

 

Hello and welcome to this week's edition of your Insider Weekend Guide. 

The first weekend in May is a busy one. The very first neighborhood beer festival and flea markets are being held this weekend. Plus there's Cinco de Mayo, the Kentucky Derby, great music, anniversary celebrations and more.

 

For up-to-the-minute news and updates throughout the week, be sure to follow us on social media. We offer free giveaways like tickets, gift cards, dinners etc so if you're following us on Facebook & Twitter, you'll never miss a thing. Thanks, as always, for joining us. Have a great weekend and and we'll see you in the neighborhood.

 

 ART GALLERIES & NEWS 

 

Celebrate 2 Years - And Cinco de Mayo

It's hard to believe it's been 2 years already. Arts n Spirits is celebrating their 2 year anniversary on Cinco de Mayo with Mexican food, margaritas and these incredible paintings. So if you're looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year, head to Bucktown. Happy Anniversary Arts n Spirits.

 

 

 

 

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COMMUNITY NEWS

 

 

  ENTERTAINMENT

Wicker Park Fest Headliners - The 1st wave of bands for Wicker Park Fest 2013 have been announced. Headliners include Ted Leo and the Pharmacists and Cults. Additional bands will include: Roky Erickson, Man Man and Bahamas. Wicker Park Fest.

 

 

 

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 RESTAURANT NEWS

 

  SHOPPING EVENTS

Chicago Flea Market - Sunday - This weekend Chicago Flea Market is kicking off their very first outdoor, open air flea market at Schiller and Damen Avenue right in the heart of Wicker Park. Artisans will showcase everything from jewelry to stationery and food trucks will be ready and waiting. Chicago Flea Market

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If you're looking for real estate, you know how fast you have to move to see a property before it goes under contract. Sometimes it just takes 24 hours. That's why if you can see a property before it's listed, it's a big advantage.

 

This 3 bedroom 3 1/2 Bucktown cottage will be hitting the MLS soon. It has a large yard and 2 car garage and it's right around the corner from Holstein Park. It does need a few updates so the asking price will be $619k. Keep your eyes open for this adorable single family home.

 

 

 Published on April 12, 2013 By Licensed IL Real Estate Broker & Real Estate Contributor Thyra DeCicco. @properties - Bucktown - 1875 N. Damen Avenue - thyra@atproperties.com

 

 

Bucktown- April 10, 2013

Chicago Fire will be filming again and with Lottie's Pub (1925 W. Cortland) to be featured in as many as 9 episodes this year, Bucktown residents are going to see these actors and production crews quite a bit this Summer.

 

April 5, 2013

 

Hello and welcome to this week's edition of your Insider Weekend Guide. 

This weekend we're featuring theater, music, fundraisers and more. You can also win FREE tickets to a few of the shows at Double Door so please check out our Facebook and Twitter pages for details. There is also lots of news to share. A number of businesses are expanding this Summer like Big Star and Emporium Arcarde. Full details and more are included below. Last but not least, Do Division 2013 has announced the preliminary line-up for this Summer's fest.

For up-to-minute updates and news throughout the week, be sure to follow us on Facebook & Twitter and you'll never miss a thing. Thanks, as always, for joining us. Have a great weekend and and we'll see you in the neighborhood.

 

 

 BAR NEWS

Emporium Arcade to Expand This Summer

Yes Emporium Arcade has announced that expansion plans are in the very near future. Emporium Arcade will be taking over the adjacent space at 1368 N. Milwaukee Avenue. This new space will include more games, an additional bar and a movie screen for games and possible movies.

 

 

 

 

 

COMMUNITY EVENTS 

 

  ENTERTAINMENT

Crime Scene Last Chance - This is the final weekend to see Collaboraction's Crime Scene: A Chicago Anthology. This powerful show closes at the Flat Iron Building on Sunday.

FREE Tickets - Don't miss your chance to win a FREE pair of tickets to 2 upcoming shows at Double Door. Girl Group Chicago magically recreates the aesthetic of the 1960’s with their charming harmonies and custom-made, A-lined, mod-cloth dresses. We are also giving away a pair of free tickets to the FU Manchu show early next week. They will be performing their album "The Action is Go" from start to finish. Both shows are at Wicker Park's Double Door.

 

Empty Bottle Named in Top 20 US Clubs - Rolling Stone Magazine has named The Empty Bottle as one of the top 20 clubs in the country. They're in good company with Lincoln Hall and Schubas rounding out Chicago's top 3 on the list.

 

Official Lollapalooza Party Monday - On Monday, Lollapalooza will be kicking off their opening party with Do312 and you can win tickets and giveaways. You can also sample a little food from Graham Elliot. But you have to RSVP.

 

 

 

 REAL ESTATE

Wicker Park Historic Landmark - Sells For $125,000 Over Asking

We've been keeping our eye on this stunning turn-of-the-century building for a while. And if you've ever walked past Damen and Schiller, you've walked right past this 6,000 square foot residence on the park. The combination of updating required and slow real estate market pushed this landmark into foreclosure. But this year? It just sold well over asking at over $900,000.

 

 

 

 

 RESTAURANT NEWS

Big Star's Getting Bigger - This very popular - but very small - taqueria has announced they are expanding at long last. Plans include moving the take out window to the building where Caravette Real Estate was located and expanding the cafe itself. With an approval by the city, the patio may also be expanded to include the parking lot next door. Summer is the target date for the expansion. Big Star.

Chicago Chop Shop - Additional details have been released about Chicago Chop Shop heading to North Avenue this Summer. What can you expect to find here? A gourmet butcher, a restaurant-bar serving up a seasonal menu and small plates. Wine, craft beer and a rooftop patio. The adjacent venue will be called The 1st Ward. Details.

Miko's Italian Ice is Open - It's a sure sign of Spring when Flipside Cafe, at 1846 N. Damen Avenue, closes up shop for the season and Miko's Italian Ice opens. And Miko's officially opened for the season April 1st. 

 

 

  SHOPPING NEWS & EVENTS

Moon Voyage Targets Monday - We really love the sound of this new boutique heading to Wicker Park just around the corner from the Violet Hour at 2010 W Pierce. A little off the beaten path? Maybe. But it sounds like they're going to be worth the trip. And they're targeting Monday as their opening day.

 

Also this weekend, AKIRA and Mazi Dance Fitness are teaming up together to provide FREE classes, buy-one-get-one discounts, food, drink and more. And it's all happening Sunday.

That's it for this weekend. Thanks again for joining us and for sending us your events and information. If you have information to share be sure you do so through our website. If you'd like to receive this information each week, just sign up below.

 

 Have a great weekend and we'll see you in the neighborhood.

 

 

 The Wicker Park Bucktown Insider's Guide

Bucktown - March 10, 2013

Open House Alert

If anyone is interested in taking a peek at this house at 1911 N. Leavitt in Bucktown, there's an Open House today March 10th from 1pm -3pm according to listing agent Ian Schwartz of Coldwell Banker.

 

Apparently, there's so much interest in this 4 bed / 3.1 bath home listed at $799k, they're not even showing the home via private showings. When we tried to schedule a private showing, we were told they were hosting 2 Open Houses; one last Friday from 5pm - 8pm and the one today. It was more than a little surprising to learn we could view the property at 2 open houses and no other time. But again, we're guessing there's a significant amount of interest and rather than show the property 16 times in 3 days, you schedule "open" times for people to come through.

 

Interested? You better write up that offer soon. Sounds like this one won't be on the market long. Welcome to our current real estate market; where homes are selling in just 1 day.

 

 

For additional details about 1911 N. Leavitt. All photos courtesy of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.

 

 

Published March 10, 2013 By  Licensed IL Real Estate Broker & Real Estate Contributor Thyra DeCicco. @properties - Bucktown - 1875 N. Damen Avenue - thyra@atproperties.com. Phone: 773-432-0200.

 

 

 

 

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