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
- Meet and Greet 5th District Representative Ken Dunkin
6:00pm - 7:30pm
- It's the Old Town Merchants and Residents Association Fall Social!
- Beat Meeting for 1821/1823
- Meeting of the hospitality subcommittee of the 18th District
- 20th Anniversary of Dinotto!
- Complimentary appetizers, at the bar, from 4 to 5, drink specials all night long and live music.
- 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!
- Join us for this neighborhood social networking event at Chicago's hottest new venue: Old Town Social!
- For the bargain price of $20 come join fellow association members for an evening of theatre and dessert in Old Town!
- 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!
- Second City and Dinotto Ristorante have joined together to offer a deal to membership!
- It's the Art Fest Social! Join us while we ring in the 36th Annual Wells Street Art Fest!
- 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!
- 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
- Join us for September's Night Out event!
Appetizers and drinks at O'Briens and Louis Slotin Sonata at A Red Orchid Theatre!
- Join us for a networking social hosted by Guaranteed Rate!
Thursday, October 28th
Guaranteed Rate
1212 N. Wells Street
5:30pm - 7:30pm
- Open House -- For Prospective Parents -- at CPS Magnet School Franklin Fine Arts
- Thanksgiving Prix-Fixe, Three Courses, $32.95. Children's menu also available for $14.95. Hours of operation are 12 noon-8pm. Reservations highly recommended.
- Annual Meeting of Membership of Old Town Merchants and Residents Association
- Adapted by Craig Wright specifically for our young, all-female cast, this version of The Iliad offers a provocative and playful new spin on Homer’s age-old tale of the Trojan War. Vengeance, loyalty, or honor: which is most important? And, in this saga of bloody battles and huge male egos, where exactly do women and children fit in? Packed with swordplay, gender politics, and even a few songs, this is one war you don’t want to miss.
- Join us as we go for a Night Out at Wells on Wells and Second City!
- Declan Morgan of Declan's Irish Pub invites all OTMRA members to a FREE networking social!
- The 37th Annual Wells Street Art Fest is just around the corner!
- Looking forward to Fall Fest!
- Join the O'Briens family as they celebrate St. Patricks Day in Old Town. Festivities begin March 1st!
- St. Patrick's Day Parade Party
GREEN KEGS & EGGS
- Declan's Irish Pub is celebrating St. Patrick's Day Twice!
- Corcoran's is celebrating St. Patrick's Day starting Wednesday, March 2nd!
- Join us for an Aldermanic Candidate forum for the 43rd Ward.
Meet Michele Smith and Tim Egan.
Send your questions to otmra@oldtownchicago.org
- Join us at the 37th Annual Wells Street Art Fest Social!
LOCATION CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER
O'Briens Outdoor Garden
- Jazz Saxophonist Chris Green & his Quartet entertain during the final Seward Park Jazz series. Also, a Music/Dance tribute in memory of Marion Stamps.
- Movies in the Parks - The Dilemma (PG-13)
Underwritten by Seward Park Advisory Council
- NPR's Scott Simon to Appear at the Old Town Triangle
1:30 p.m., Sunday, June 26
Public welcome, space is limited.
- Come out and invite your friends to the Night Out in Old Town Event for July.
- Weekly basketball tournament in Seward Park for area youths age 8-18; 8 players max per team, awards presented to participants.
- Games, Gifts and a delicious, old-fashioned barbecue at the 17th Annual Back to School picnic in Union Park.
- Staff from The Second City discusses concepts and plans for its new "The UP Comedy Club"
- Come marvel at the daring and dizzying moves of some of the country's best military and civilian pilots at this year's free Chicago Air and Water Show.
- Bimonthly SSA #48 open meeting to discuss improvement programs and opportunities for Old TOwn's designated Special Service Area
- A Night Out in Old Town with Kamehachi and A Red Orchid Theatre
- Celebrate cultural diversity and learn about traditions, art and food from around the globe.
- Illinois Legislators will be on hand to answer questions, discuss projects and meet constituents at the St. Vincent de Paul Center. Organized by the office of Alderman Michele Smith.
- A trial-run performance of The Second City's "History of Chicago" which will be making its official debut in December. Get a sneak peak and help the SC crew come up with new ideas for the show.
- The 2011 Chicago Marathon hits Mile 10 in Old Town at approximately 8:20 a.m. on Sunday, October 9th. Come cheer on the runners and enjoy an event-filled day in Old Town.
- We're switching out the summer flora in the sidewalk planters on Wells Street. Come by to get one for yourself.
- Halloween is just around the corner and many of the amazing bars and restaurants in Old Town are celebrating with parties, drink specials and costume contests.
- A chance for small business owners and entrepreneurs to share ideas and business cards with other Chicago up-and-comers.
- Tour Deborah's Place and learn about the compassionate work being done there to assist Chicago women on their journey out of homelessness and into a better standard of life.
- Catherine Cook School has a new development vision for its campus. Come see early plans and ask questions about the project.
- Cobbler Square will be hosting an Open House and Pottery Show. Items are available for purchase in the building's lobby.
- Franklin Fine Arts Center is hosting tours for parents looking at Fall 2012 enrollment options for their children.
- Check in to see what all of your favorite Old Town restaurants, bars and shops are doing for New Year's. New updates will appear as more details come in.
- Support efforts by local charities Mercy Home, Chicago House and Deborah's Place by donating food, toys and household supplies this holiday season in Old Town.
- OTMRA member Solo Energy Group will discuss Illinois energy deregulation and the business/household benefits of the program.
- January Night Out in Old Town featuring drinks and hors d'oeuvres at Dinotto and a performance of "Megacosm" at A Red Orchid Theatre. All are invited!
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