Old Town Merchant & Residents Assocation - Chicago, Illinois

Past Events

The 35th Annual Wells Street Art Festival

The Wells Street Art Festival is one of the first neighborhood festivals of the season and always draws thousands of visitors to the Old Town area. The Festival features the works or more than 250-juried fine arts exhibitors in addition to an eclectic lineup of more than 20 food vendors representing some of the neighborhood’s best restaurants. Children activities, strolling musicians, a silent auction and live stage entertainment have also been popular features of the Festival.

The 7th Annual Old Town Wine Crush Music and Comedy Festival

The Wine Crush in Old Town is an urban wine festival featuring an enticing opportunity to sample over 50 wines from around the world. The event transforms Wells Street into a European-style open market featuring wine and food pavilions serving the cuisine of popular neighborhood eateries. In addition to wine tasting, there will be music, comedy, and food demonstrations. The festival is open on Saturday Septemeber 12th (11am - 10pm) and Sunday September 13th (11am - 6pm).

Small Business Resource Forum

Come network and meet people and agencies who offer advice on greening up your business, residence, AND saving money while you do it!

Old Town Merchants and Residents Association Annual Dinner

Join us for the 2009 Old Town Merchants and Residents Annual Dinner!

OTMRA Spring Social

Meet your neighbors and business associates at the April social/networking event in Old Town!

OTMRA Summer Social

Wednesday August 26th, 2009 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Forum -- Chicago 2016

27th Ward Community Forum for Chicago 2016 6:00pm

Meet and Greet Your State Representative -- Ken Dunkin

Meet and Greet 5th District Representative Ken Dunkin 6:00pm - 7:30pm

A Red Orchid Theatre -- Opening Night Gala

Celebrate the culture of Old Town entertainment with A Red Orchid Theatre! Join the audience at the Gala on September 11th or anytime during the run!

Franklin Fine Arts International Picnic

The Franklin Family is getting ready for this year's picnic to celebrate diversity.

Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Join us to cheer on the runners during the Chicago Marathon!

OTMRA Fall Social

It's the Old Town Merchants and Residents Association Fall Social!

Chilean Wine Tasting at Dinotto

Chilean Wine Tasting at Dinotto!

CAPS Meeting at the Near North Library

Beat Meeting for 1821/1823

CAPS Meeting at Shennanigans HOB

Meeting of the hospitality subcommittee of the 18th District

Thanksgiving Crash Course

Join CHef Joe Doppes for a Crash Course in preparing Thanksgiving Dinner!

Dinotto Ristorante 20th Anniversary

20th Anniversary of Dinotto!

LaSalle Senior Center Fundraiser

LaSalle Senior Center Fundraiser

Blockhead Fitness Grand Re-Opening

Blockhead Fitness has a new home!

Adobo's Halfway to Cinco Celebration

Complimentary appetizers, at the bar, from 4 to 5, drink specials all night long and live music.

Old Town Gardens 50% Off Sale

50% Off Sale ALL WEEKEND at OLD TOWN GARDENS!

LPBDI-Networking-Extravaganza

Join the Lincoln Park Business Development Institute (LPBDI), local chambers of commerce and networking groups at this outstanding event. Come mix and mingle with professionals from across the city.

Nierman Vision Center Grand Re-Opening

Join the staff and family of Nierman Vision Center as they celebrate their new location.

Adobo Grill New Years Special

Join Adobo Grill in Old Town on New Year's Eve!

Many Votes Makes Franklin $100,000

Help Franklin Fine Arts raise money by voting for them. This is for a chance to win $100,000 for the neighborhood school!

Chicago Chiropractic Blood Drive

CHICAGO CHIROPRACTIC BLOOD DRIVE To schedule an appointment or for more information, please contact the Office at 312-255-9500.

36th Annual Wells Street Art Fest

Come out and join the artists and food vendors on Wells Street as Old Town celebrates the beginning of the summer with our 36th Annual Wells Street Art Fest!

Hope For Haiti Cut-A-Thon

Compagnia Della Bellezza will be hosting a cut-a-thon to support the Haitian relief efforts. We are working hard with other local buisnesses, friends, and clients to make this event a success and raise money for the families and children affected by the earthquake.

Winter Social at Old Time Social

Join us for this neighborhood social networking event at Chicago's hottest new venue: Old Town Social!

Stories With a Chicago Accent -- Syd Lieberman at the Near North Library

Near North Library Friends Association Please join us on March 24th at 6:30pm when storyteller Syd Lieberman presents "Stories with a Chicago Accent." Syd will present stories appropriate for adults and school-aged children at the Near North Branch of the Chicago Public Library. For more info on Syd, check out his website: www.sydlieberman.com

A Night Out In Old Town

For the bargain price of $20 come join fellow association members for an evening of theatre and dessert in Old Town!

Reader's Theatre at the Old Town Triangle -- Teahouse of the August Moon

Join the Old Town Triangle Association's Players for a Reader's Theatre presentation of "The Teahouse of the August Moon"

Cocktail Reception introducing LM Financial Services PC

Please join us for a Cocktail Reception introducing LM Financial Services PC Certified Public Accounting services Lisa M Earnhart CPA, President

Fundraising Event in Chicago to Help Chile

Fundraising Event to raise money to help disaster relief in Chile

Redmoon Summer Camp

Redmoon's coming to Old Town this summer. Do you have children or neighbors who would love a Redmoon experience? Redmoon's premier summer camp is right here at Franklin Fine Arts starting this July 12th.

CAPS Meeting at Shenanigans

Join the 18th District Police and the Hospitality Sub-Committee for a CAPS Meeting to discuss local concerns.

CAPS Meeting at the Near North Library

Join the neighbors of the 18th District Beat 1821/23 to discuss neighborhood concerns. All are welcome!

Agape Ringers Benefit Concert

Benefit Concert at the LaSalle Street Church

Franklin Fine Arts Rock the Casbah 30th Anniversary Celebration

Join Friends of Franklin Fine Arts for a fundraiser and a 30th anniversary celebration at the Alhambra Palace!

Trattoria Roma Castello Banfi Wine Dinner

A five course meal with wine pairings for $65/person tax and gratuity included. Call 312-664-7907 for reservations

Night Out in Old Town: Second City and Dinotto

Second City and Dinotto Ristorante have joined together to offer a deal to membership!

Crossroads: Franklin Fine Arts Center Art Show

Join Franklin while they highlight the students' sculpture, textile, painting, printmaking and photography, exhibiting the many ways to express these important ideas.

36th Annual Art Fest Social

It's the Art Fest Social! Join us while we ring in the 36th Annual Wells Street Art Fest!

SBIF Grant Roll Out Meeting

Attend this meeting to see if your business qualifies for Small Business Improvement Fund Grants

Old Town Mixer at Bank of America

You are invited to join Bank of America for this special opportunity to meet, reconnect, and network with other local business owners.

DIVA-TIZE at Compagnia Della Bellezza

Join us from 6pm-8pm as we welcome Chicago-based author, Kathy O'Leary. She will be signing copies of her new book, Diva-Tize.

Lawyers Connecting -- Leaders Building Relationships

4th professional business networking event and benefit for The Midwest Center on Law and the Deaf at the beautiful Culinablu showroom

Night Out in Old Town

A Night Out in Old Town pairs together Old Town Social and Zanies to offer members a special price to enjoy both in one evening on Tuesday, July 20th!

Concierge Night In Old Town

Concierge Night in Old Town is on Wednesday, June 23rd at Trattoria Roma!

Small Business Improvement Fund Deadline

Do you need to know more about the Near North TIF rollout and how it could mean money for your business? Call the office today!

Stieg Larsson Documentary Screening

Join us as we screen the documentary about Swedish author Stieg Larsson. Monday, July 26th at 6:30pm

Henry Darger Documentary Screening

Join us as we screen a documentary about Chicago outsider artist Henry Darger. 6:00pm

Old Town SSA #48 Commission Meeting

The first meeting of the newly appointed Commission for the Old Town SSA #48.

SSA #48 Old Town Commission Meeting

Meeting of the Commission for SSA #48 Old Town Tuesday, August 17th 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Old Town Summer Social

Join us for a Networking Social at the newest hot spot in Old Town. Benchmark Tavern 1510 N. North Wells 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Night Out in Old Town -- September

Join us for another great deal for members only! A Night Out in Old Town featuring O'Briens Restaurant and A Red Orchid Theatre Thursday, September 23rd

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