2011 Gala

Thank you for making the Uptown Live! Gala a success!

Thank you to everyone who participated in Wednesday's evening, October 26 event!

The sold out event had guests raving about the historic ambiance of the Bridgeview Bank Rotunda, the tour of the Uptown Theatre left many guests in awe, and the evening ended with delicious and authentic Asian cuisine at Uptown's restaurants.

Special thanks to Jerry Mickelson for his gracious hospitality for allowing guests to see the Uptown Theatre, to Alderman Cappleman and Alderman Osterman for joining in the evening's festivities, and to all of our sponsors and generous donors of the event!

It was a night to remember for Uptown! Look for upcoming photographs of the Gala in the next e-newsletter.

What's Happening Now

Lunar New Year Celebration

The Lunar New Year is Monday,January 23rd. The Lunar New Year Parade in
Uptown will be sponsored this year by the Hip Sing Association and will be held on Saturday, January 28th at 1:00pm.
The parade will begin at 1121 West Argyle Street (the Hip Sing Assoc. Office location) and will proceed east to Sheridan Road then go south on Sheridan to Lawrence and then north
on Broadway returning to Argyle and going east on Argyle and end at 1121 West Argyle. The parade will feature lion and dragon dances, floats and the Senn High School Marching Band. Following the parade, the 'Lion Team' will visit area Asian restaurants and other businesses and will light firecrackers at each location to scare away the evil spirits(firecrackers)
and to bring in good fortune (represented by the lion).

Also on Saturday, January 28th, the Vietnamese Association of Illinois will
host the 'Tet Festival'-the Lunar New Year Festival from 11am to 5pm at St.
Augustine College located at 1333-45 West Argyle Street.
Admission is free. The festival will feature cultural performances, dragon
dances, games, food booths and martial arts performances.

January Chamber Energizer

When: Thursday, January 26, 2011
Where: Pho 777-1065 W. Argyle Street

RSVP HERE

Save the Date For 48th Ward Neighborhood Nights on Argyle Street!

Save the date for the 48th Ward Alderman Harry Osterman's Neighborhood Nights on Argyle Street, Wednesday, February 1st from 5pm to 8pm. Look for details coming soon on special activities and promotions offered by the merchants on Argyle Street.

More Events in Uptown!

See "Chamber Events" Page for More Neighborhood Event Listings!

Uptown Business Directory

For a quick and easy directory of Uptown businesses and other important contacts organized alphabetically and categorically - you can find everything you need right here in Uptown! Uptown Business Directory

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Hot Deals in Uptown!

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Windy City Ribfest Uptown!

See official photos from this year's hugely popular Windy City Ribfest in Uptown which was held July 15 - 17th 2011.

From Texas Thunder to Awesome Aussie, the rib vendors served up some tasty ribs and other award winning pork dishes with cold beer and the hot rock 'n roll sounds of Cowboy Mouth and other featured artists throughout the weekend.

48th Ward Neighborhood Nights Coming to Argyle Street

Save the date for Neighborhood Nights on Argyle Street, Wedenesday, February 1st from 5pm to 8pm.
Look for details on special activities and promotions coming soon!

Join Alderman Harry Osterman, Uptown Business Partners, the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce and the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce for NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHTS- a weekly event throughout February and March showcasing neighborhood businesses through promotions, extended hours and special events! Visit your favorite businesses-and discover new ones-throughout Uptown, Edgewater and Andersonville. For more information visit www.48thward.org/neighborhoodnights.

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Shop Uptown & Save Big with the Member 2 Member Discount Card

One great benefit of Uptown Chamber membership is the Member 2 Member Discount Program. All you have to do is show your Member 2 Member Discount Card for savings on all kinds of goods and services at participating Uptown businesses.

Even Uptown residents can participate! For $25/year become a "Friend of the Chamber" and receive your discount card for savings all year long.

Click here for a full list of available discounts and participating businesses

Call the chamber if you have any questions or would like to participate in the program - 773-878-1184.

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