Old Town Merchant & Residents Assocation - Chicago, Illinois
Past Events
- 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 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).
- Come network and meet people and agencies who offer advice on greening up your business, residence, AND saving money while you do it!
- Join us for the 2009 Old Town Merchants and Residents Annual Dinner!
- Meet your neighbors and business associates at the April social/networking event in Old Town!
- Wednesday August 26th, 2009
5:00pm - 7:00pm
- 27th Ward Community Forum for Chicago 2016
6:00pm
- Meet and Greet 5th District Representative Ken Dunkin
6:00pm - 7:30pm
- 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!
- The Franklin Family is getting ready for this year's picnic to celebrate diversity.
- Join us to cheer on the runners during the Chicago Marathon!
- It's the Old Town Merchants and Residents Association Fall Social!
- Chilean Wine Tasting at Dinotto!
- Beat Meeting for 1821/1823
- Meeting of the hospitality subcommittee of the 18th District
- Join CHef Joe Doppes for a Crash Course in preparing Thanksgiving Dinner!
- 20th Anniversary of Dinotto!
- LaSalle Senior Center Fundraiser
- Blockhead Fitness has a new home!
- Complimentary appetizers, at the bar, from 4 to 5, drink specials all night long and live music.
- 50% Off Sale ALL WEEKEND at OLD TOWN GARDENS!
- 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.
- Join the staff and family of Nierman Vision Center as they celebrate their new location.
- Join Adobo Grill in Old Town on New Year's Eve!
- 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
To schedule an appointment or for more information,
please contact the Office at
312-255-9500.
- 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!
- 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.
- Join us for this neighborhood social networking event at Chicago's hottest new venue: Old Town Social!
- 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
- For the bargain price of $20 come join fellow association members for an evening of theatre and dessert in Old Town!
- Join the Old Town Triangle Association's Players for a Reader's Theatre presentation of "The Teahouse of the August Moon"
- Please join us for a Cocktail Reception introducing
LM Financial Services PC
Certified Public Accounting services
Lisa M Earnhart CPA, President
- Fundraising Event to raise money to help disaster relief in Chile
- 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.
- Join the 18th District Police and the Hospitality Sub-Committee for a CAPS Meeting to discuss local concerns.
- Join the neighbors of the 18th District Beat 1821/23 to discuss neighborhood concerns. All are welcome!
- Benefit Concert at the LaSalle Street Church
- Join Friends of Franklin Fine Arts for a fundraiser and a 30th anniversary celebration at the Alhambra Palace!
- A five course meal with wine pairings for $65/person tax and gratuity included.
Call 312-664-7907 for reservations
- Second City and Dinotto Ristorante have joined together to offer a deal to membership!
- Join Franklin while they highlight the students' sculpture, textile, painting, printmaking and photography, exhibiting the many ways to express these important ideas.
- It's the Art Fest Social! Join us while we ring in the 36th Annual Wells Street Art Fest!
- Attend this meeting to see if your business qualifies for Small Business Improvement Fund Grants
- You are invited to join Bank of America for this special opportunity to meet, reconnect, and network with other local business owners.
- 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.
- 4th professional business networking event and benefit for The Midwest Center on Law and the Deaf at the beautiful Culinablu showroom
- 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 is on Wednesday, June 23rd at Trattoria Roma!
- 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!
- Join us as we screen the documentary about Swedish author Stieg Larsson.
Monday, July 26th at 6:30pm
- Join us as we screen a documentary about Chicago outsider artist Henry Darger.
6:00pm
- The first meeting of the newly appointed Commission for the Old Town SSA #48.
- Meeting of the Commission for SSA #48 Old Town
Tuesday, August 17th
5:30pm - 7:30pm
- Join us for a Networking Social at the newest hot spot in Old Town.
Benchmark Tavern
1510 N. North Wells
5:30pm - 7:30pm
- 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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