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In the story Harbor Drive Planters Remain Empty from June 2018, planters pictured were formerly under the management of the Shoreham building and were not present when the story went to print. Quotes from resident Patricia Richardson were incorrectly attributed to Lancaster planters (not pictured) when in fact she was referencing the Shoreham planters. New Eastside News regrets these errors.
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New Eastside’s Urban Real Estate gives back to neighbors (and dogs) in need By Urban Real Estate The brokers at Urban Real Estate have been involved in giving back to the community and the housing industry since the organization’s inception more than 12 years ago. It is a goal shared by the brokers, as well as the partners, to give back where they live, work and play. During the back to school season, the team at Urban partnered with no-kill, allbreed dog rescue organization One Tail at a Time, to help dogs find temporary and permanent homes. An event held at Urban, 400 E. Randolph, turned a real estate brokerage into a neighborhood hot spot for a doggie meet and greet. “Our goal isn’t to just make a difference
for a dog who could use a great foster or permanent home,” senior partner Michael Emery said. “It is also to bring people and dog lovers together to make our community even stronger with new friends and residents, alike.” Urban Real Estate has continued to seek ways to strengthen its bond with the community. Long-time advocates on the local, state and national housing scene, Urban brokers have fought for property owner rights for years, and dedicated thousands of hours on issues of affordable housing, property taxes and public safety. Additionally, Urban continues to remain friends of organizations such as the Union Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago, supporting the sustainability and growth of programs for young children and teens in
Fall into new restaurants— here’s what’s new in your area By Stephanie Racine Staff Writer
The Northman Beer & Cider Garden
The Riverwalk is now home to an autumnal attraction—a hard cider bar. The Northman has a brick and mortar location near Ravenswood, and the new bar is located just west of Columbus on the riverwalk. The garden offers a variety of ciders, beer, craft cocktails and a limited food menu. The menu is set to expand next spring. Until then, guests can enjoy soft pretzels and a variety of sausages. Meet the mind behind Northman’s, in our story on this page.
Robert’s Pizza & Dough Company
If the cold temperatures are already too much, there is always pizza to order. Robert’s Pizza said it is returning to its Streeterville roots—but at a new address.
Located at Ogden Slip, 411 E. Illinois St., Robert’s will continue trying to make the “perfect pizza,” having refined its dough recipe, according to their website. They are set to open this fall and they hope to obtain an outdoor patio liquor license.
Hampton Social
Not ready for fall? The last vestiges of summer can still be found at the new Hampton Social, 164 E. Grand Ave. Hampton Social features a nautical design, open patios, a covered terrace and serves dishes such as pan-seared swordfish and parmesan trout. Parker restaurant group founder and CEO Brad Parker said in a press release that Streeterville’s unique location adds to the summertime atmosphere. “We saw an opportunity to expand to a new neighborhood and were drawn to the location’s unique layout and vibe, which instantly transports guests to an East Coast getaway,” Parker said.
Urban Real Estate hosted a doggie meet and greet for pups seeking a forever home. Photo courtesy Urban Real Estate
neighborhoods developing better citizens and stronger students. “We follow our heartstrings where we can, and encourage our brokers to make a difference wherever that may take them,”
Emery said. “We will continue to try new things and engage our New Eastside neighbors in every way we can because every voice and hand counts in making our community better.”
The Northman Beer and Cider Garden opens on Riverwalk By Jesse Wright and Angela Gagnon Staff Writers The Riverwalk features a new beer and cider garden on the corner of Stetson Avenue and Columbus Drive. Over Labor Day weekend, the Northman Beer and Cider Garden, 233 E. Lower Wacker Drive, opened and brought a unique type of beer garden experience to the Riverwalk. Co-owner Aaron Zacharias said he expects the bar will be open for a limited time during the colder winter months, but in 2019, as the weather warms, he expects the bar will expand its menu and its operational hours. In the meantime, Zacharias said he plans to make the most out of the season. “Fall 2018 is still phase one,” he said. “We have a robust but still limited menu. We are doing a big Oktoberfest celebration every Saturday and Sunday this fall from Oct. 6–21.”
The menu reflects the bar’s European beer garden heritage and offers sausages and soft pretzels. Of course, people are coming for more than food. “We have 24 taps of beers, cider, wine and cocktails and more than 25 varieties of bottles and cans, plus a full bar,” said Zacharias. “The group behind The Northman, Fountainhead and Bar on Buena, are bringing their passion for beverage to the Riverwalk.” Zacharias said the Riverwalk is a big part of the attraction, besides the many beers and ciders they have to offer. “What’s happening on the Riverwalk is really exciting and we’re thrilled to be a part of it,” Zacharias said. “It’s a great opportunity to share our love of cider and, of course, beer, with not only tourists, but also with people who live and work downtown.” Zacharias said he hopes the bar will be a go-to spot for residents and he hopes the bar will grow into a neighborhood destination.
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Theft, bucket boys—New Eastside CAPS Meeting By Elizabeth Czapski Staff Writer Theft, ridesharing and street performers were topics of discussion at the September Community Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS) meeting in the 001st District. Theft made up more than half of the district’s crime from Aug. 10 to Sept. 13, and pickpockets account for a lot of those thefts, according to Sgt. Anthony Dombrowski. Dombrowski said pickpockets are attracted to crowded locations, like restaurants, where people aren’t as focused on their personal safety. Thieves also target people whose valuable items are visible. “I would say 50 percent of our robberies are because people are exposing their cell phone,” Dombrowski said. Another concern was brought up by a resident, who asked about fake Uber and Lyft drivers in the city. Dombrowski said fake drivers are most often out late at night and early in the morning, looking for intoxicated people to victimize. During the day, actual Uber and Lyft drivers are victimized when they open their car doors and people come into the car to steal items, he added. Dombrowski said he doesn’t think fake
Sgt. Anthony Dombrowski discussed theft, ridesharing and street performers with residents at the September Community Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS) meeting in the 001st District. Photo by Elizabeth Czapski
Uber and Lyft drivers are a safety issue as long as passengers are taking commonsense precautions. Passengers should verify the driver’s identity before getting into the car, he said. Another resident raised concerns about the bucket boys downtown. Using a meter, they measured 100 decibels near the bucket boys, which the resident said could harm hearing. Dombrowski said dealing with this issue is challenging. “The municipal code is very clumsy and very difficult to enforce,” he said. The noise is irritating to many who live and work in the area, but the bucket boys receive a lot of monetary support from people downtown, he said.
Pickleball court improvements at Maggie Daley Park Staff report In September, Alderman Brendan Reilly (42nd Ward) announced new pickleball courts at Maggie Daley Park. Pickleball, a game played between two and four players, combines tennis, table tennis and badminton and can be played by anyone, of any age. Several improvements were recently made to the Maggie Daley Park courts, including the re-striping of two pickleball courts, new nets, dividers, a scoreboard
and re-painted courts, according to Reilly’s newsletter. Steven De Mar, the USA Pickleball Association’s regional director, visited the finished courts as dozens of players took advantage of the upgrades. The newsletter said Reilly’s ward is home to hundreds of pickleball players and many had asked for court improvements. Reilly was happy to work with the Chicago Park District to fund improvements for the pickleball program, according to his newsletter.
Food innovation is a growing trend at the Chicago Innovation Awards. Photo courtesy Chicago Innovation Awards
Chicago Innovation Awards recognize Midwest creativity By Jesse Wright Staff Writer Midwestern ingenuity will be honored at the 17th annual Chicago Innovation Awards on Oct. 29 at the Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph St. The annual show rewards Chicago-area innovators and reminds the world that good ideas can come from places besides Silicon Valley, California. This year’s awards show will feature a keynote talk imagining Chicago’s place in the future of tech led by Chris Gladwin and Penny Pritzker. The presentation will outline a plan to transform Chicago into one of the world’s tech hubs. Executive Director Luke Tanen said the awards show was born out of a desire to show Chicago as a competitive hub of innovation by co-founders Tom Kuczmarski and business journalist Dan Miller. “They were finally tired of Silicon Valley getting all the credit for innovation and they wanted to do something to shine a light on Chicago,” Tanen said. “They wanted to make sure that when people think about innovation that it does not just mean high tech and it does not just mean start-ups.” Tanen said the awards recognize “high tech, low tech and no tech.” There are plenty of submissions to consider. He said 519 innovators were nominated for 25 awards this year. Despite the array of ideas and innovations, Tanen said there are
some common traits. “There are certain trends that we see in Chicago that might be unique to Chicago,” he said. “For instance, we see more B2B (business to business) innovations rather than B2C (business to consumer) innovations.” Long-term sustainability sets Chicago innovators apart, Tanen said. Unlike some tech startups, Chicago innovators seek to solve real, existing problems. Tanen explained that Chicago Innovation judges look hard at business models and measurable, quantifiable outcomes, so there isn’t a lot of guesswork when it comes to which companies will be successful. “The winners rely on strong business models,” Tanen said. “There are not a lot of companies that are trying to get a whole bunch of users and then trying to monetize later.” The winners won’t be announced until the awards event, but Tanen said food development is hot right now. “There was a higher than average amount of innovations in the food industry,” he said. A regular source of innovation is healthcare and Tanen said education is another popular field for innovators in the Chicago area. He explained this is because innovators tend to look for problems to fix. “If those challenges exist, then you’re going to see people who want to address them,” Tanen said. Tickets can be found at the event website, chicagoinnovation.com.
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With new technology, drivers find their ‘Waze’ underground “beacons” for the city—little devices installed on the walls of Lower Wacker that rely on bluetooth, rather than satellite GPS. For drivers used to the frustration of losWaze, a navigation app that relies on ing their signal on underground roads like user input to make its traffic predictions Lower Wacker Drive, finding the way has more accurate, had “Waze Beacons” gotten a little easier. installed in August throughout Chicago’s It is a sign of the times, perhaps, but underground streets as well, according to the city is partnering with tech firms to the Waze Illinois Facebook page. help navigate drivers through lower levels If navigators activate their Bluetooth downtown. Through a combination of while driving through cavernous Lower computers and old fashioned signs, the Wacker, Waze will recognize the user’s directions app Waze and the Chicago De- location and provide direction. The techpartment of Transportation (CDOT) are nology is not yet used by other navigation making it easier for drivers dependent on apps, like Google Maps. their smartphones for navigation. “[Waze Beacons are] cost-effective, The problem is, smartphones rely on sat- battery-operated, low-energy microellites and those signals get cut off undercontroller hardware installed on tunnel ground, meaning unfamiliar drivers can walls,” according to Waze’s website, which get lost when they lose their phone maps. assures users that beacons are supported by any GPS platform that has Bluetooth So, parking app SpotHero has purchased By Stephanie Racine Staff Writer
support. The beacons don’t collect any personal data. An article in the Tribune reported that each beacon costs $28.50 and about 400 beacons were installed throughout the lower levels. For the beacons donated by SpotHero, the city was only responsible for the cost of installation and labor, according to the Tribune article. CDOT also recently installed new signs on Lower Wacker that denote where drivers are in relation to the upper-level streets. “Lower Lake” or “Lower Randolph” signs were added where there had been minimal or no signage. Some of these signs also include approximate addresses in relation to upper-level streets. There are also signs directing drivers toward the ramp from Sub-Lower Wacker Drive, to Lower Wacker and Lower Michigan Avenue.
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Treasure Island grocery chain to close all stores By Jesse Wright Staff Writer According to the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago grocery chain Treasure Island announced to employees in late September every store will close. The Streeterville store is located in the 680 North Lake Shore Drive building. “Me personally, I’m really sad to see it go. It kind of, I felt like we were a little family here. I bonded with some of the employees there so I’m sad to see it go,” said Joi Taylor the manager at a neighboring store, the Ace Hardware in 680 North Lake Shore. Employees did not answer the phone or return requests for comments by the press deadline and a company spokesperson said, “I am sorry I have no comment on that, before hanging up the phone.
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The American Wave offers a summer look through winter months By Elizabeth Czapski for Gordon Salon Staff Writer Perms have been around for decades, but Gordon Salon, 333 E. Benton Place, offers a more modern, relaxed take on this popular style—the American Wave. And with dry, winter months in the offing, this style could help keep hair in style for a fresh, summery look. Originally developed by Arrojo Studio in New York City, the Wave results in a “permanent creation of texture,” according to the Arrojo website. C.J. Dougherty, a stylist who has been with Gordon Salon for 14 years, said the Wave “helps enhance textured styles” so someone who already has wavy or curly hair could support and enhance that look throughout the year. “As we lose the humidity, a lot of people here in Chicago kind of lose a lot of their texture,” Dougherty said. “So by doing something like this, they’re able to mimic that easy beachy style through the winter.” For people with tighter curly hair, the
American Wave can also help loosen curls. But texture isn’t a requirement for the American Wave, it works on any type of hair, even straight, as long as it is chin length or longer. People who have fine hair that doesn’t hold a curl could still see improvements from this service, Dougherty said. “The wave promotes the look … that’s a little bit softer, a little bit more feminine, [a] shaggy-type [look] with layers,” she said. And, the Wave is healthier than a traditional perm. The treatment “uses an innovative ionic waving lotion that penetrates the hair shaft gently, versus a traditional perm [which] actually blows the cuticle open and leaves it really rough,” Dougherty said. It also softens hair and adds shine. Dougherty said she has been providing this service for two years and does one every other week. The price for an American Wave treatment at Gordon Salon is $200, and it lasts about 10-12 weeks.
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New Eastside Doorperson of the Month: James Gruca, North Harbor Tower residents in the Tower, his normal day is “hectic,” he said. Going out of his way to help residents, Enter North Harbor Tower at 175 N. he once walked one woman’s dog when she Harbor Drive, and visitors probably enbroke her ankle, and fed another resident’s counter James Gruca, the doorman. Cheerparrot for three weeks when they went on ful and dressed to the nines, he high-fives vacation, he said. children and slips dogs treats as they pass Gruca’s hard work has paid off. He’s won in and out of the building. the People’s Choice Award in his building Gruca said he refers to all of his residents twice; the residents choose the winner by as “friends” because he sees them so often. naming their favorite employee, he said. He’s been greeting them when they walk in “I was really flattered that they think that the door for eight years. much of me,” he said. Trained as a chef, Gruca said he worked “I do my best; I look my best every day in the Walnut Room kitchen and taught because when you walk in the building, I cooking classes at Sur La Table before am the face of North Harbor Tower and making the switch to his current posithe first person you see, and I have to be on my game all the time,” Gruca said. tion. And with 600 units and about 2,000 By Elizabeth Czapski Staff Writer
“You only have one chance to make a first impression.” Gruca recalled a time when a friend introduced him to an acquaintance with, ‘This is James; he makes my life better.’” “I was so flattered to hear that,” he said. “That’s what I always keep in mind—I’m here to make people’s lives better. And whether it be, you know, opening the door for them, getting groceries if they’re sick, or whatever I can do to make their stay here more enjoyable, that’s what I’m here for. No job too small.” Received great service lately? Let us know and nominate your doorperson at info@ neweastsidecommunity.com. If they’re profiled, they could win a $25 gift card.
James Gruca is the Doorperson of the Month for October. Photo by Elizabeth Czapski
Open wide: Dental Professionals of Chicago focuses on more than the mouth By Elizabeth Czapski for Dental Professionals of Chicago The best dental care means more than a good cleaning at Dental Professionals of Chicago. At 111 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 23, Dental Professionals offers general dental services, comfort, entertainment and cosmetic procedures with a collaborative approach. Most treatment plans—beyond cleaning—are set by a team of doctors who consider how oral health and a patient’s overall health are related. Dr. Bryan Jacobs, a specialist in prosthodontics at Dental Professionals, said its “collaborative care model” makes the practice unique, and goes back about 80 years. According to Dr. Paul Katz, who has been in practice for more than 30 years, Dental Professionals was started in 1983 and moved to its current location in downtown Chicago in 1987—with complete renovation and expansion in 2016. Today, the four doctors are partners who work together to address the whole patient. With this method, the team at Dental Professionals is able to tackle things like
gum disease, which can be a factor in nearly every major disease, and for some patients, like pregnant women, can be even more dangerous than drinking alcohol, Jacobs said. “From a dental perspective, just finding that individual solution that meets that person’s time criteria, their cosmetic criteria, their financial limitations, anything we can to personalize that care, because it’s not one-size-fits-all,” Jacobs said, “Our goal is really focusing on what the person needs.” Dental Professionals also utilizes electronic health records, digital imaging, bacterial DNA testing for periodontal disease and the Planmeca Treatment Center, which the practice’s website describes as “a dental treatment chair on steroids.” The chair, the first in the Midwest, is self-cleaning and has built-in tools, cameras and scanners. “Plus, it’s like, the most comfortable chair,” Jacobs added. During treatment, patients can listen to music or choose from cable, Netflix and scenic videos, highlighting the practice’s patient-focused, individualized care, Jacobs said.
The dentists at Dental Professionals of Chicago work together to care for the whole patient. Photo courtesy Dental Professionals of Chicago
For patients with a sweet tooth, freshbaked cookies are available every day in the waiting room. Most patients live or work in the area, and the practice can be accessed via the Pedway—perfect during the cold winter weather, Jacobs said. Because Dental Professionals offers same-day emergency care for patients and non-patients, they see patients from the nearby Hyatt Hotel at least once a week, he said.
For both Jacobs and Katz, the best part of the job is getting to know patients. “I love the energy, the people. It’s fastpaced,” said Katz. “There’s such a mix of really professional people—people in advertising, lawyers, judges. It really is fascinating; I love talking to my patients.” “Their stories make the day interesting,” agreed Jacobs.
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City backgrounds make social media users Insta-winners behind you, topped with a tiny crowns to add a regal touch. For pizza lovers, Parlor Pizza’s two From the iconic “Greetings from Chilocations have unique, iconic art. First, cago” graffiti to three blocks of murals in in Wicker Park, there’s the “Pizza Bear” the West Loop, we scoped out the most mural, which is pretty much exactly what Insta-worthy street art that is sure to earn it sounds like. On the side of their restauthe most likes on your next post. rant, located at 1284 W. Division St. is a Tucked behind a building in a parking mural of a big, yellow bear, looking super lot at 2226 N. Milwaukee Ave. is a bright satisfied as he munches on a cheesy slice of blue wall with the city’s name written in pepperoni pizza. big bubble letters, filled with colorful renIf you’re in the West Loop, another Parditions of our city’s most celebrated icons lor Pizza spot also has a smaller version of like Chicago-style hot dogs, the Willis “Pizza Bear,” and offers visitors an opporTower and the so-called “Bean,” A.K.A. tunity to pose in front of a wall that makes “Cloud Gate.” Rep your city with a post them look like some sort of pizza angel. in front of this not-to-be missed Palmer Who doesn’t want that? Square spot and make sure to take all your On the corner of North Green Street visitors to see “Greetings from Chicago” so and West Washington Boulevard, strike a they can show off their travels. pose in front of a gray wall covered with While our beaches are lovely, they clouds to wear your golden crown and don’t exactly offer Caribbean blue waters. angel wings made from cheesy pizza slices. Instead, if you do want to add a pop of turOther photo-ops include a mural of a quoise to your feed, check out the mural woman bathing in a wine glass in Lincoln of a bright pink flamingo in River North. Park, a series of colorful, diverse murals On the wall of the Flamingo Rum Club at that makes up the Hubbard Street Murals, 601 North Wells St., the tropically colored and a Cheshire Cat grin from Alice in wall has a bright flamingo that will tower Wonderland looking over Wicker Park. By Taylor Hartz Staff Writer
Looking to up your Instagram game? Public art in Chicago offers plenty of opportunities to snap pics that pop. 2226 N. Milwaukee Ave. Photo by Taylor Hartz
The wall of the Flamingo Rum Club, 601 North Wells. St. Photo by Taylor Hartz
Pizza Bear will make your social media followers hungry and maybe a little jealous of your taste in art. 1284 W. Division St. Photo by Taylor Hartz
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In search of the great(est) pumpkin treats–your guide to getting the best pumpkin snacks this season debuting its fall menu in late October, but past years’ menus have included the fan favorite pumpkin chocolate pancakes. When the leaves begin to change colors For a freshly-baked grab-and-go breakand the heat of summer gives way to the fast, stop by Bake for Me bakery, 303 E. cool of fall, people pull out sweaters and Wacker Dr., for a pumpkin muffin. coats, trade in sandals for boots and reguAt Magnolia Bakery, 108 N. State St., the lar food for…pumpkins. bakers are on the same page as Nilly Cafe There was a time when pumpkin spice when it comes to variety. restricted itself to the coffee cup. Now, “We are definitely embracing the pumpkin fans can find their favorite gourd pumpkin way of life,” according to a store at breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert— employee, who said the fall menu, full and at least one bar is offering a pumpof pumpkin treats, will debut in earkin cocktail. ly October. Surprised? Don’t be. It is that time of The bakery will soon offer more than year, after all. 10 pumpkin treats—pumpkin spice cake, For pumpkin purists, there are still plen- pumpkin cupcakes, pumpkin chocolate ty of options for coffee. Besides the tradichip scones, pumpkin pecan muffins, tional pumpkin-spiced latte, the Nilly Cafe, pumpkin pie, pumpkin cheesecake, icebox between Wabash Avenue and Dearborn pumpkin pie, pumpkin whoopie cookies Street has three variations of the pumpkin and a new spin on their best seller, pumplatte—pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin cara- kin banana pudding. mel and traditional pumpkin. In the Loop, Trattoria No. 10, 10 N. Care for more than coffee? Einstein BaDearborn St., may not have a pumpkin gels, 400 N. Dearborn St., has a pumpkin dish, but they will be cooking up a buttercrunch bagel covered in sweet pumpkin nut and acorn squash ravioli oregano with glaze and crunchy walnuts. Smear it with sweet walnut butter. Sapori Trattoria, 2701 the pumpkin cream cheese for more flavor. N. Halsted St. in Lincoln Park, will offer a Cappellacci di Zucca entree; pasta stuffed Seven Lions, 130 S. Michigan Ave., is By Taylor Hartz Staff Writer
Haunting haunts: The scariest places in town By Taylor Hartz Staff Writer
The Chicago River near Clark Street Bridge
There are a variety of tasty treats for pumpkin lovers of all palates this fall. From pumpkin bagels with pumpkin cream cheese, to coffee beverages and clever cocktails. Photos by Taylor Hartz
with pumpkin in a burnt butter sauce with butternut squash, sage and pine nuts. For pumpkin-infused Asian cuisine, stop by Wow Bao, 835 N. Michigan Ave., which has traditional hot asian buns stuffed with pumpkin. Little Beet, 845 N. State St., will soon roll out their fall menu. Last year, the offerings included a Japanese pumpkin soup. For a Latin twist, pair the pumpkin los picarones at Tanta, 118 W. Grand Ave., with an adult beverage, the pumpkin margarita from Broken Shaker at the Freehand, 19 E. Ohio St. You saved room for dessert, right? Firecakes Donuts, 68 W. Hubbard St., debuts a seasonal donut this month.
“Once the weather cools down we’ll have a spice-based pumpkin donut with a pumpkin-based mousse on top,” employee Leo Murphy said. Vanille Patisserie, 131 N. Clinton St., will have pumpkin macarons and the Cheesecake Factory, 875 N. Michigan Ave., will be serving its seasonal special—pumpkin cheesecake. Finally, this holiday season don’t forget the dogs. This year Shameless Pets, the pet snacks company, is unveiling a new flavor of dog treat, Pumpkin Par-Tay. The soft dog treats are available at Target, Amazon. com and at the company’s website, Shamelesspets.com.
including 22 entire families, never made it out of the water alive. In the century since, many have reported seeing apparitions in the area.
least no one visible—has pushed the button. Finally, a woman is said to haunt room 441, where multiple guests have reported seeing a shadowy outline of her body.
Congress Plaza Hotel
Chicago Water Tower
Last year, Travel & Leisure named New Eastside’s Congress Plaza Hotel the most The Chicago River may be haunted by haunted spot in Illinois. Fort Dearborn at Wacker the souls of more than 800 men, women One of the hotels most notorious guests Drive and Michigan Avenue and children who lost their lives aboard the was gangster Al Capone and some say he The site once known as Fort Dearsunken Eastland steamship in 1915. may have never left as reports say he can born is said to be the oldest haunted spot One of Chicago’s most infamous tragstill be seen strolling the halls. in Chicago. Capone isn’t alone. The ghost of a murDuring the war of 1812, the intersection edies happened on July 24, when 2,500 dered homeless man, “Peg Leg Johnny,” is of Wacker Drive and Michigan Avenue was employees of Western Electric, their said to reside in the Congress as well and filled with United States soldiers when the families and friends boarded the S.S. is fond of playing with light switches to Pottawatomie attacked—killing 148 people, Eastland for the company’s fifth annual employee picnic. spook guests. including 12 children. Shortly after families boarded the ship, Legend has it that people can photoAnother man’s ghost is said to roam the graph ghostly beings at the spot, so be sure it rolled over into the water between Clark hotel’s eighth floor, reports say, where the to snap a few and look closely. Street and LaSalle Street—844 people, elevator often stops even when no one—at
Streeterville’s iconic Chicago Water Tower is most famous for its breathtaking architecture, and for surviving the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. But the structure may have been the site of a man’s death, too. According to legend, one employee of the Water Tower stayed behind to operate water pumps as the Chicago Fire raged closer. To save himself from burning to death, the man is said to have hung himself on the top floor of the tower. Many have claimed to have spotted the silhouette of his body hanging in the window above the Magnificent Mile.
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sold out the theater, and more than 500 additional standing room tickets. At about 3 p.m., over 2,000 patrons Aaron Mahnke’s podcast Lore delves were trapped inside the downtown theater deep into urban legends, myths and stories as a fire blazed, caused by a broken light of hauntings across the globe. igniting the muslin curtains, according to When the storyteller, an Illinois native, historical reports. decided to focus on Chicago in a recent With fire exit doors at the rear of the episode, he set his sights just a few blocks theater locked, hundreds scrambled from New Eastside borders to tell one of to escape. our city’s most haunting tales. “A quarter of them would never make it “They said it was absolutely fireproof,” out alive,” Mahnke said. begins Mahnke, “They said the Iroquois More than theater was 600 people as safe as you died in the could get in the fire, including city of Chicago.” 200 children. But as anyone As firefighters with a knowlspent more edge of Chicago than five hours history knows, removing those who built bodies from the Iroquois the wreckage, Theater, which Mahnke said, once stood they piled over at 24 to 28 150 burnt bodW. Randolph ies in Crouch Street, were Place between quite wrong the Chicago when they Theater and bragged about the Goodman how fireproof Theater—an the elegant, area now ornate theater known as was. In 1903, it “Death Alley.” became the site If you’re of the deadliest walking theater fire, and Over the years, many places in Chicago have been through the the deadliest scenes of tragedy and death, but, so legend has it, single-building Death Alley is among the most haunted. Walk down Loop and decide alone it at night, if you dare. Photo by Taylor Hartz to use this alley fire, in Amerias a shortcut can history. Located between State Street and Dear- “keep your senses on alert,” Mahnke said. “Between reports of disembodied voices born Street, now home of the Oriental and the scent of burned flesh, it’s a crowdTheater, the Iroquois Theater catered to the wealthy and patrons of the arts in early ed place.” To listen to the full episode, where 1900s Chicago. It cost over $1 million to construct and was praised in the architec- Mahnke said “history runs deep and dark,” with the legends of Resurrection Mary, the ture world, Mahnke said. Even with 1,600 seats on three tiers, the tragedy of the Great Chicago Fire, and the haunting of the Hull House “devil baby,” theater often sold out. tune into the Lore podcast Episode 89 Dec. 30, 1903, was one of those days. A “Fanning the Flames” on Spotify. matinee performance of “Mr. Bluebeard” By Taylor Hartz Staff Writer
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Judging begins at 9:15 a.m. Sponsored by Kriser’s Streeterville and Eli’s Cheesecakes. Every dog gets a prize, owners donate a toy for every dog they bring. Rain date is Sunday, October 28. Contact Kriser’s for more information (312) 951-1331.
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the community,” Rivera said. Victoria Stewart, a graduate school student walking along the Magnificent Mile, Chicago’s extensive grid of streets can be got zero of the four street-name questions seen clearly on a map, or from the window correct. She has an excuse—she has only of an airplane above the city. The roadways lived in Chicago for about a month. make Chicago recognizable and navigable If you’re a long-time Chicagoan and got for residents who use the streets all day, less than 100 percent, what’s your excuse? every day. Well, never fear, we’ll get you up to speed The streets, however, are more than on the history of your hood. routes to stores and offices. They are Following is the history of some Streemarkers of history, pathways to the city’s nearly forgotten past. So just how much do terville streets, with help from Peter T. Alter, a historian at the Chicago History residents know about their streets? Museum and Director of the Studs Terkel Will Rivera, head concierge at 500 N. Center for Oral History and for the book Lake Shore Drive between Peshtigo Court Streetwise Chicago: A History of Chicago and Lake Shore Drive, knew that Grand Avenue was once known as Indiana Street. Street Names. North Peshtigo Court, a block-long As for the history of the other three Streeterville street names, Rivera guessed incor- street just north of Ogden Slip, was named rectly. He said he isn’t necessarily interested after a town and a river in northeastern Wisconsin. “Somewhat by coincidence, the in the history of street names, but likes when the city dedicates honorary streets to town Peshtigo, Wisconsin, burned to the ground at the same time the Great Chicago specific people. “I think that’s pretty cool, Fire was happening in 1871,” Alter said. because it does something for society and By Elizabeth Czapski Staff Writer
A group of friends pose with street name signs on Michigan Avenue. Photo by Elizabeth Czapski
According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Peshtigo fire was the deadliest forest fire in American history, killing more than 1,200 people. But the fire was ultimately overshadowed by the Great Chicago Fire, which started the same night. As it happened, William Ogden, Chicago’s first mayor, owned a lumber company in Peshtigo at the time of the fire, according to the Sentinel Structures website. Alter said he isn’t sure when Peshtigo Court was
given its name. Just west of Peshtigo, Fairbanks Court runs north and south near Northwestern University’s Streeterville campus. The street got its name from a man named Nathaniel Kellogg “N.K.” Fairbank, according to Alter. “[Fairbank] was one of those new millionaires based on industries like Turn to Streetwise, Page 13
Streeterville officers vow to crack down on drug sales, seek help from residents worse. One resident said open drug sales along Chicago Avenue are becoming problematic. Baker suggested forming block At their September meeting, CAPS poclubs that could create email and phone lice officials told Streeterville residents they trees to channel information to police rewere cracking down on drug dealers and garding problematic areas, and said police buyers in the area. could help set up the clubs. Officer Thomas Baker said officers are “We can train you, if need be, if you have trying to make cases against drug distribu- a community room available,” he said. tion networks, as opposed to people merely A private security officer in the audience carrying illicit substances. However, police said drug dealers are selling to students, need assistance from residents, he said. starting fights and criminally trespassing “Our biggest thing is we obviously need on the property of the Chicago Avenue help from the community, especially when McDonald’s where he works. Baker said you guys see everything,” Baker said. police would soon hold meetings with the The police action comes amid commucity attorney to find ways to more effectivenity concerns that drug activity is getting ly stop drug sellers from loitering near a By Jesse Wright Staff Writer
Sgt. Christopher Schenk addresses the Streeterville CAPS meeting Sept. 6. Photo by Jesse Wright
methadone clinic in the area. Sergeant Christopher Schenk said residents safely taking pictures of drug deals and illicit activity could help arresting officers. “I don’t want you to put yourself in harm’s way,” Shenk said. “I have to say that. But if they have photos or anything they can take, or information that could help us out, that would be great.” The officers added that anyone who has crime tips or would like more information can contact law enforcement for non-emergency situations at (312) 742-5778 or CAPS.018district@chicagopolice.org. The next CAPS meeting is set for 6 p.m. on Oct. 4 at 115 W. Chicago Ave.
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was named after McClurg. “Sometimes there are those connections and sometimes meatpacking and banking and real estate, not,” he said. which Chicago had a fair amount of for Grand Avenue runs east and west its size in the late 19th and real early 20th between Ohio and Illinois streets, intercenturies,” Alter said. Marshall Field and secting with McClurg one block west of George Pullman were among Fairbank’s North Lake Shore Drive. Grand, Alter said, famous friends. hasn’t always been Grand Avenue—it was It’s common for Chicago streets to be formerly known as Indiana Street (with no named “after wealthy business people, connection to Indiana Avenue, which runs men, almost entirely,” Alter said. “Men and north and south through the South Side). real estate folk.” “There was, for a long time in Chicago N.K. Fairbank was the original owner of history, double street names,” Alter said. the land that is now Streeterville, according Grand Avenue has the “obvious implito the Williams Bay, Wisconsin, Historical cation” of a “grand street,” he said, but in Society. Fairbanks Court was named as 1833, Chicago’s first town president (not a “testament to the long-running feud” mayor), Thomas Jefferson Vance Owen, between Fairbank and George Streeter, a said, “Chicago is a grand place to live,” prosquatter in the area who refused to leave. viding inspiration for the street’s name. One block east of Fairbanks lies North Alter said Grand Avenue is also a former McClurg Court, named for Alexander C. Native American trail. Where Grand hits McClurg, Alter said. McClurg was a book- Western, it diverges from the city’s grid seller, a publisher and a Civil War hero for pattern. Clybourn and Milwaukee avenues the Union. Naming streets after local Civil also run diagonally and are former Native War heroes was “very typical,” Alter said. American trails, he said. Street names are “very important” when He couldn’t say why a street in Streeterville
Think you’re streetwise? Take our quiz and find out: Peshtigo Court was named after: a. A town in Wisconsin b. A railroad company c. A famous architect Grand Avenue used to be called: a. Indiana Street b. It was always called Grand c. 7th Avenue Victoria Stewart has only lived in Chicago about a month, so she scored a zero out of four on the street names quiz. Photo by Elizabeth Czapski
thinking about a city’s history, Alter said. “They give you, for lack of a better term, a roadmap to…the individuals, the organizations, the places” that were significant in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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McClurg Court was named after: a. The mayor’s son-in-law b. A bookseller and Civil War hero c. A fur trader Fairbanks was named after: a. A meat packer b. Chicago’s first boat captain c. A famous doctor
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Streeterville Doorperson of Moreno offers scissor the Month: Novan Williams services a cut above By Elizabeth Czapski Staff Writer
By Jesse Wright for Bertha’s Hair Styling Staff Writer
Novan Williams has been a doorman since 1984. After six years at his first building, Williams found an opportunity he couldn’t pass up at 474 N. Lakeshore Dr., where he still works today. For 25 years, a typical day for Williams has involved greeting people coming in and out of the building, dealing with packages, making sure people get what they need and always having a smile on his face, he said. His smile is especially important to him—he said it’s his secret to success. Williams keeps his positive energy going by leaving any problems at home and coming to work happy. His favorite part of work is “meeting new people, and the people I work with, and the people in the building,” he said. “I just love my job.” In his free time, Williams likes to watch sports, especially football and basketball. His most memorable work experience is also sports-related. Williams met former Chicago Cubs player Sammy Sosa, who always took time to talk to him, when the baseball player lived in the building for a couple years, Williams said. A veteran in the doorperson profession,
Bertha Moreno knows hair. For more than 30 years, she’s been cutting, coloring and combing hair on the heads of folks from around the world. While she is not the most talkative hair stylist in Chicago, she might be one of the most talked about. For 18 years, her salon was based in on the ninth floor of Tribune Tower. Over the summer, tenants of the tower were cleared out—including Tribune employees—and Moreno relocated to 230 E. Ohio St. At her new second-floor digs, Moreno is still snipping away. Over the years, she has cut the hair on many heads that influenced Chicago. In 2007, while John Edwards was on his doomed presidential bid, ensnared by a hair care scandal, the Tribune namechecked Moreno in an editorial. It’s true—she won’t talk about her customers. She has clients including WGN, CNN and NBC talent, but she won’t name names. “I don’t like to talk about who I know,” Moreno said. “I just like to do the hair.” Moreno said she is proud to do anyone’s hair—male or female, a formal or informal style. She just loves the work. “One thing
Novan Williams has been a doorman since 1984. Photo provided by Novan Williams
Williams has advice for those thinking of getting into his line of work—“Just be honest and love what you do, and keep a smile on your face and a positive attitude.” To nominate your favorite doorperson, email info@neweastsidecommunity.com. All doorpersons of the month receive a $25 gift certificate to Mariano’s.
Bertha Moreno holds up a caricature one of her artists clients drew as well as recognition from the review website Yelp for her great reviews. Photo by Jesse Wright
about me, I treat everybody the same,” she said. “I don’t care if it’s the person who cleans the floor or the person in charge. I treat everyone the same way.” That includes plenty of silent treatment. “I have to concentrate on what I’m doing,” she said. “The customer has to look good, because otherwise I look bad.” To book an appointment, call (312) 259-4150.
The grass is (slowly getting) greener at Lake Shore Park In September, Alderman Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward) met with members of the Streeterville Organization of Active The grass may be greener on the other Residents and the Lake Shore Park Adviside of Lake Shore Park this year. sory Council and Chicago Park District After last year’s attempt to re-sod the field didn’t go as planned—leaving patchy, representatives to discuss the quality of soggy parts of grass—the park will undergo the greenery on the field and whether the problem should be tackled all at once or a maintenance and sustainability proover a period of time. gram to lay new grass with seeding rather Barbara Wood, Deputy Director of Culthan sod. tural and Natural Resources for Chicago According to a representative from the Chicago Park District, some of the sod in- Park District said the park would undergo the lengthy process of be re-seeding. stalled during the summer didn’t take and “We’ll be offline for longer than we now residents face up to 12 weeks without access to the park. would like but the final product will be By Taylor Hartz Staff Writer
much better,” Wood said. Residents had to decide whether the entire field should be shut down all at once, or should the seeding be done in steps. Some residents were in favor of starting the seeding across the entire field in October and having the whole project finished by spring. Others felt it would be best to shut down half of the park to re-seed from October to March, and then to close the other half in March. After discussing the options for more than an hour, Hopkins suggested taking a straw poll—but the vote never happened. Before the two options could be vot-
ed on, things got heated, with half the residents leaving in the middle of the discussion. Those who stayed debated a third option: doing half of the field this fall and the other half next fall. One resident said by using this plan they could make sure the seeding takes before investing in the whole field. But no decision was made. In late September, Hopkins said he would finalize a rehabilitation program with the Park District by the end of the month, but a decision had not been made by press time.
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Navy Pier art warns of human-size asteroid By Jesse Wright Staff Writer Of all the art celebrated in EXPO CHICAGO, Navy Pier’s annual international arts event, perhaps none is as relevant and chilling as Justin Brice Guariglia’s We Are the Asteroid II. The eponymous asteroid refers to two things—the literal asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs and three-quarters of plants and animals on earth long ago, and the current mass extinction event precipitated by mankind—the proverbial asteroid. While living in Asia, Guariglia spent time as an artist and photojournalist documenting environmental change as developing countries lurched into the modern era, complete with carbon pollution and environmental havoc. Guariglia said over time his work began to focus on environmental issues and his latest piece, which will remain near the Ferris wheel through the end of November, is a stark warning of
what mankind has wrought. Guariglia set up a series of sandblasted highway LED signs that remind visitors, “Don’t eco shop, eco vote,” and “Triassic weather ahead.” “We need to think ecologically about what we’re doing,” Guariglia said, “and that’s what the project is about.” Thinking ecologically, Guariglia adds, is more than recycling and buying a Prius. It means thinking about a world that will soon be radically different than it has been for millions of years. It’s looking at the whole earth and what humans are doing to it. This isn’t an easy thing to do, and Guariglia said it’s not something most people are well-equipped to do. “There’s a 110,000-year-old ice sheet in Greenland,” Guariglia said. “What the hell is 110,000 years? There is a very large ontological gap. There’s a disconnect between us and the natural world—which is also all around us. We’ve dislocated ourselves from around it. The goal of this project is for us
Justin Brice Guariglia’s latest art piece, We Are the Asteroid II, graces the Navy Pier. Image courtesy the artist and Maruani Mercier Gallery, Brussels
to think ecologically.” Guariglia might be the only artist in EXPO CHICAGO who uses the term “athropocene,” but it’s a common term among climate and earth scientists to describe the modern geologic epoch—a time period noted by human impact over the climate and the earth. This impact is the asteroid, Guariglia believes, and most people are
ignoring it. His highway warning signs are meant to be taken literally.“We’re in the middle of the sixth extinction,” he said. “Whether you believe humans are doing it or not, that’s fine. The reality is, it’s happening. … It has to be discussed.” Guariglia’s art can be seen for free at Navy Pier through November 30.
Out and About
Here’s what happened in your neighborhood in September. Photos by Jesse Wright
Officer Lisa Jackson, Sgt. Steve Stoeckl and Officer Jose Aviles had lunch together at the SOAR first responders luncheon in Streeterville.
Dennis Downs and Gail Spreen helped celebrate Mable Buckner’s 10-year anniversary as Streeterville Chamber of Commerce CEO and president.
Jerry Bransfield and Ryan McElhenie spent an evening networking at the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Business after Business event in September.
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The September answer is: It’s a great day for a walk in LAKESHORE EAST PARK
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What room does a ghost not need? Hint: It’s not like they’ve got a life.
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It takes bravery to hunt on a lion’s back, but sense to know when to run away. (David Attenborough on an episode of Africa, Congo.) A riddle for the season: The maker of this does not want it, the buyer does not use it, and the user does not see it. What is it? A coffin.
Submit jokes and quotes to info@ neweastsidecommunity.com Where am I? If you’re the first to figure out where this structure is in Streeterville, you could win a $25 gift card. Email us at info@neweastsidecommunity. com. Good luck! Congratulations to Jackie Hairston, who correctly identified last month’s image as one of the columns that graces the entrance to the Cancer Survivor’s Garden.
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Why we enjoy positively frightful fiction Hulu queues. Movies nights have included B-list, made-for-TV scary movies and For most of my catching up on horror classics I’ve never seen, such as Hannibal and Psycho. Books life, any request to watch a horror about crime and missing persons fill my movie resulted in Kindle library, while true crime podcasts such as Crime Junkie or scary urban lega hard “No.” If I end Lore fill my ears. was outvoted by Taylor Hartz But how would I feel if I were actualmy peers, I spent two hours peering ly in danger? Do I enjoy the thrill from through my fingers as I covered my face ghosts and zombies because I know they with my hands, shrieking and gripping aren’t real? the hand of whoever was unlucky enough People go to horror films because they to sit next to me like to be frightened in a way through the film. that isn’t too threatening, acBut then, a few cording to Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein, years ago, something a professor of social and organishifted. Now I love zational psychology Halloween. at the University of This year, I sat Utrecht, in a recent through nearly 10 Psychology Today Courtesy Wikipedia. horror movies—most com and IMDb.com article by Mark D. of which were my Griffiths Ph.D.. selection when scrolling through Netflix on Horror films are a Friday night. A few weeks ago, I agreed to more tolerable than watch The Strangers (2008), a film whose real-life scares because trailer cost me countless nights of sleep the “people have the ability to pay attention as year it came out. I watched the film, enjoyed much or as little as they care to in order to it, and slept soundly through that night. control what effect it has on them, emoWhat has gotten into me? Do I now tionally and otherwise,” Goldstein said. enjoy being scared? This explains why I am willing to sit I think so. American Horror Story and Castle Rock, part of a Stephen King horror through the newest adaptation of It, but series, have dominated my Netflix and wouldn’t wander the Pedway alone at night. By Taylor Hartz Staff Writer
Getting motivated to get in the work zone By Jon Cohn Community Contributor We see it every weekday morning. Let’s call it the “walk of the mundane”—not Jon Cohn to be confused with the “walk of shame.” A plodding gait, head down, no smile, adopted by those who are drab and
dreary in their souls as they head to work first thing in the morning. The world shut out by ear plugs. Maybe it is the constant routine at the workplace. Maybe the morning cup of coffee hasn’t quite kicked in yet. As Ernest Thayer famously described in “Casey At The Bat,” there seems to be “no joy in Mudville.” How to break that cycle? How to fight through the day-to-day battles at work? Books have been written on that of course,
so we can barely address it here. But what the heck, let’s try. To break up the monotony, try taking short walking breaks away from your computer, opening the blinds and literally letting the sunshine in, striking up a conversation with a coworker you haven’t previously talked to, or letting your boss know you want some different challenges. Do something different. Call a customer you haven’t talked to in a while or go to a new place for lunch and treat yourself to a
dessert. You could switch up the order in which you usually get things done (just for the heck of it), or take a quick nap. If all else fails, turning up the positivity with some motivating music like John Parr’s St. Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion) can work wonders. The ultimate goal? Take a break in the routine so we can see more people in our neighborhood heading to work with a little extra “pep in their step” and a smile on their face.
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Every Tuesday in October
SOAR Farmer’s Market The Streeterville Organization of Active Residents offers a farmer’s market on the MCA Plaza every Tuesday through October 30. Buy fresh produce, baked goods, and more. MCA’s restaurant, Marisol, will also participate in the market. 7 a.m.-2 p.m., free, MCA Plaza, 226 E. Chicago Ave., (312) 280-2596, soarchicago.org/soarfarmersmarket
Every Saturday in October
Little Squirrels Storytime Bring your preschool-age child to the American Writers Museum’s Children’s Literature Gallery for an hour of story time, reading and play. 10:30–11:30 a.m., free, American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Ave., (312) 374-8790, americanwritersmuseum.org
October 1-5
Paint Your Face Let your kiddo’s creativity fly with washable face paint! 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m., Museum admission $14.95, children under one are free, Chicago Children’s Museum, 700 E. Grand Ave., (312) 527-1000, chicagochildrensmuseum.org
October 3
Comedians You Should Know The five members of Comedians You Should Know hail from Chicago and Los Angeles. Their weekly stand-up shows feature well-known comedians as well as up-and-comers. 21+, 9:30 p.m., $5 online, $10 at the door, CYSK Flagship, 622 N. Fairbanks Court, (312) 642-0700, comediansyoushouldknow.com
October 4, 11
Chicago First Dates Get to know new people through speed dating events with Chicago First Dates. October’s Streeterville events are targeted towards singles with advanced degrees and African-American professionals. Learn more about accepted age ranges and event times on the Chicago First Dates website. $35, NIU Fusion Lounge, 332 E. Illinois St., (888) 729-5552, chicagofirstdates.com/events
October 6, 13, 20
VibeUP Yoga Social: Fall Into Yoga Start your Saturday off right with a free
yoga class in Navy Pier’s Crystal Gardens. Instructors and class styles rotate weekly. Bring a yoga mat and a friend; all ages and experience levels welcome. 9–11 a.m., free, the Crystal Gardens at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., (312) 595-7437, navypier.org/fitness
October 7
Chicago Marathon This year’s marathon runs through 29 neighborhoods, including Streeterville! Cheer on the runners on Grand Avenue, between Columbus Drive and State Street, to see them closest to the start of the race. Wheelchair start is at 7:20 a.m., and the Wave 1 start for runners is at 7:30 a.m., free to spectators, race map can be found on marathon website, (312) 904-9800 chicagomarathon.com
October 10-21
54th Chicago International Film Festival Since 1964, the Chicago International Film Festival has been presenting films from all over the world. This year, audiences can choose from more than 120 films shown at AMC River East 21. Passes for multiple screenings are available online. Times and ticket prices vary, AMC River East 21, 322 E. Illinois St., (312) 683-0121, chicagofilmfestival.com
October 12
Beer Dinner at Pinstripes Chicago Pinstripes Chicago brings in a Goose Island representative and one of Pinstripes’ own chefs to lead you through a four-course dinner, complete with beer pairings. 7 p.m., $60, Pinstripes Chicago, 435 E. Illinois St., (312) 527-3010, pinstripes.com
October 13-14
Open House Chicago Explore Chicago’s most marvelous architectural structures with the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s Open House. With more than 250 sites in 30 neighborhoods, there’s a lot to see. Hotels, theaters, residential spaces, places of worship, and more will be open to the public. Hours vary, free of charge, multiple locations around Chicago, (312) 922-3432, openhousechicago.org
October 15-21
Chicago Ideas Week
More than 200 speakers and 150 programs fill the schedule of this week-long festival. Participants can choose from talks, conversations and hands-on labs covering topics such as leadership, current events, technology and more. $15, various locations, (312) 906-7419, chicagoideas.com
October 16
Wine Tasting at Spiaggia The sommeliers at Spiaggia lead an interactive wine tasting and discussion every first and third Tuesday of the month. This tasting will feature six wines from around the world. 5:30–7:30 p.m., $55, Spiaggia, 980 N. Michigan Ave., (312) 280-2750, spiaggiarestaurant.com
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Chicago Latino Music Festival Begins The Chicago Latino Music Festival launches its 2018 concerts with a performance by virtuoso guitarists Fareed Haque & Goran Ivanovic at Instituto Cervantes. Until November 18. 7 p.m., $20 ($15 for members), Instituto Cervantes, 31 W. Ohio St., for tickets and a full list of concerts visit latinomusicfest.org
October 18
Bellybutterflies Speed Dating Anniversary Event Come celebrate the one-year anniversary of Bellybutterflies, a speed dating events company, by trying out speed dating for yourself! This event targets singles ages 26–36, and appetizers and wine will be available for purchase. 8–10 p.m., $28, 322 E. Illinois St.
October 20
Arts in the Dark This spooky parade celebrates Halloween as the “artist’s holiday” with floats, puppets and creative performances. 6-8 p.m., free, State St., moving south from Lake to Van Buren, (312) 286-0297, artsinthedark.org
October 23
Great American Read Finale Watch Party Dress as your favorite writer or book character and sample literary-inspired drinks at this American Writers Museum event, where the results of a nation-wide vote on America’s best-loved book will be announced! 7-9 p.m., $5 with drink ticket, free without, American Writers
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October 27
Drake Hotel Masquerade Ball The Drake Hotel is throwing a Halloween masquerade bash in its lavish Palm Court. Live entertainment by The Flat Cats. Masquerade mask and black tie is encouraged! 9 p.m.–midnight, $40, The Drake Hotel, 140 E. Walton Pl., (312) 787-2200, thedrakehotel.com/dining/ halloween/MasqueradeBall
October 31
Rock the Yacht: Halloween Yacht Party Aboard the Spirit of Chicago Sail into the Halloween spirit with a yacht party on Lake Michigan. The quadruple-decker Spirit of Chicago yacht will host a DJ, dancing and cash bars. Costumes encouraged! Information about other Halloween cruises on the lake can be found on the event website. 21+, 6–8:30 p.m., $30, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., (212) 724-3900, halloweencruises.com
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Little Squirrels Storytime Pre-school children and their caregivers are invited to a free story-time event at the American Writers Museum. The weekly event is housed in the museum’s Children’s Literature Gallery, which features a mural of squirrels reading books that represent major milestones in American children’s literature. Every Saturday, 10:30 a.m., free (but does not include museum admission), American Writer’s Museum’s AWM Children’s Literature Gallery, 180 N. Michigan Ave., americanwritersmuseum.org
October 3
Sommelier for a Day III Forks Prime Steakhouse invites you to Sommelier for a Day, where sommelier Anton Licko will lead participants through six wines—two white and four red—from Argentina. 5–7 p.m., $25, III Forks, 180 N. Field Blvd., (312) 938-4303, 3forks.com/chicago Shedd Aquarium - Illinois Resident Free Days The Shedd Aquarium is offering free admission to Illinois Residents with a valid ID. Reserve your free tickets online before they sell out! Also October 10, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr., (312) 939-2438, sheddaquarium.org Harris Theater’s 15th Anniversary Concert In celebration of its 15th anniversary, Millennium Park’s Harris Theater will open its 2018–19 season with a recital by pianist Wu Han and cellist David Finckel. Presented by The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the performance will feature pieces written by Beethoven, Brahms and Mendelssohn. 7:30 p.m., $30–70, Harris Theater, Millennium Park, 205 E. Randolph St., (312) 334-7777, harristheaterchicago.org
October 5
Sixth Annual HopDown Beer Fest at Park Grill Celebrate autumn in Millennium Park with Park Grill’s annual beer tasting, featuring top breweries like Goose Island, Golden Road, and Boulevard. Attendees
will receive a complimentary tasting glass as well as a voting card to choose the winning beer. Oktoberfest food stations will available to accompany the beer. 5–8 p.m., $40, Park Grill, 11 N. Michigan Ave., (312) 521-7275, tickets available at eventbrite.com
October 6
“La Boheme” at the Civic Opera House The Chicago Lyric Opera presents a story about being young, in love, full of hope—broke. The combination of these relatable themes and its cast of charming characters make “La Boheme” one of the most popular operas in the world. Performances continue until October 20, 6:30 p.m., $99–299, Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr., (312) 827-5600, lyricopera.org
October 8
Free Admission to the Field Museum Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History will offer free general admission to Illinois residents with proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or bill addressed to them. Visitors can enjoy General Admission exhibits such as “Restoring Earth,” “Mummies” and “Meteorites” free of charge. The museum will also offer discounted All-Access and Discovery passes on these days; see the museum’s website for details. Also Oct. 21, 28 and 31, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m., free, Field Museum of Natural History, 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr., (312) 922-9410, fieldmuseum.org
October 9
Architect Talk: The Humanistic Designs of Annabelle Selldorf As part of its series of architecture talks, the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) presents Annabelle Selldorf, founder of the world-renowned Selldorf Architects firm. Focusing on museums and residential designs, Selldorf will speak about common features of her firm’s most influential work,. 6 p.m., $20 ($15 for members), Chicago Architecture Center’s Grand Lecture Hall, 111 E. Upper Wacker Dr., (312) 922-8687, architecture.org
October 10
Riverwalk Domes return to City Winery City Winery’s heated River Domes return
to the Riverwalk this month, once again offering private outdoor seating and shelter against the city’s unpredictable weather. Now accepting reservations. Additionally, the winery will be introducting a new menu as of Oct. 17. River Domes will be available until Dec. 16, $85 (per person per two and a half hours), City Winery, 11 W. Riverwalk South, (312) 733-9463, citywinery.com
October 11 Lakeshore East Book Club Open to anyone in the Lake Shore East community, the LSE Book Club meets at The Tides. This month, the book club will be discussing A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. For the November meeting, the club will discuss Necessary Lies by Diane Chamberlain. Second Thursday of each month, 6 p.m., free, The Tides, 360 E. South Water St. (16th Floor), (312) 540-0400 CAPS Meeting (Beat 111–113) New Eastside residents are invited to meet with local beat police to discuss issues in the community. CAPS meetings help establish a connection between police, business owners, community leaders and residents. 6:30 p.m., free, 130 N. Garland Ct., (312) 321-0600 21 & Upward Rock Climbing at Maggie Daley Park You’re invited to enjoy rock climbing, food and drinks at this 21-and-over event, sponsored by Arc’terxy Chicago. First-time climbers can attend a top rope orientation class at 5:30, 6:15 or 7, while experienced climbers need only pass a quick belay check before climbing. 5:30–8:30 p.m., $10 (in advance) or $15 (at the door), Maggie Daley Park, 337 E. Randolph St., register at maggiedaleypark.com
October 13
Rare and Wild Beer Fest Presented by Drink Eat Play, this indoor festival at the Field Museum of Natural History will feature more than 60 breweries and their beers for true beer connoisseurs. Attendees receive 50 taster vouchers and access to the museum. VIP tickets can get you in an hour early. Food is sold separately from admission tickets.
Artist Matt Hagemann Solo Art Exhibition Sept 14 – Nov 9 The Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington St. Chicago, IL 60602 Rennaisance Ct. Gallery 1st floor (773) 526-0580 matthagemann.com
8–11 p.m. (7–11 p.m. for VIP), $50 ($65 for VIP), Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Dr., (773) 684-1414, msichicago.org Mozart’s Idomeneo Chicago’s Lyric Opera presents a tale of a royal love triangle, family drama and a sea monster—all set to a score written by a 24-year-old Mozart. The story, set in ancient Crete, follows King Idomeneo in the aftermath of the Trojan War. The Lyric Opera’s performance—featuring internationally celebrated tenor Matthew Polenzani in its title role—presents a rare chance to get to know one of Mozart’s lesser known masterpieces. Performances end Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m., $59–279, Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr., (312) 827-5600, lyricopera.org
October 17
Swan Lake Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon presents his modern retelling of the classic ballet Swan Lake with lavish sets and breathtaking dancing. Wheeldon’s rendition of the timeless tale combines classical elements and fantasy, set to Tchaikovsky’s masterful score. Performances continue until October 28, 7:30 p.m., $35–205, Joffrey Ballet, 10 E. Randolph St., (312) 739-0120, joffrey.org Martine Syms at the Art Institute Artist and self-proclaimed “conceptual
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October 18
Urban Wild Celebrate autumn in Millennium Park with Lurie Garden, and partake in the harvest of its garden. Products on sale include Lurie Garden honey for sale—limit: two jars per person—and Lurie Garden seeds for a limited giveaway. A tour of the fall garden will also be available, where you can learn how to support bees and other important garden-dwellers. No registration required. 5–7 p.m., free, Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St., (312) 228-1004, luriegarden.org
October 20
Arts in the Dark: Halloween Parade Test out your Halloween costume and get into the spirit of the season with this enchanting nighttime parade. The brilliant spectacle will include floats, giant puppets and live music. Artists from assorted fields throughout the city’s diverse community will contribute to the family-friendly display, concreting Halloween as the artist’s holiday. 6–8 p.m., free, on Columbus moving north from Balbo Drive to Monroe Street, artsinthedark.org
October 22
Golf Flex League Lakeshore Sport & Fitness (LSF) members and guests are invited to participate in the Golf Flex League. Hosted on LSF’s HD Golf Simulator, this eight-week season allows participants to form duos and face off against other duos—on a different simulated course—once per week. Players will also gain access to Press Kitchen food and beverage specials as well as league prizes. This league is 18-and-over. Lakeshore Sports & Fitness, Illinois Center, 211 N. Stetson Ave., (312) 856-1111, register at lsf-fallsimleague18. eventbrite.com
October 24
“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band The oldest continuously performing band in our country’s history, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band will perform at Symphony Center. Known for its devoted musicians and polished performances, the group’s performance is sure to be a national treasure. 7:30 p.m., free (limit four tickets), Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., (312) 2943000, cso.org
October 27
Exhibit Opening at the Chicago Cultural Center The Chicago Cultural Center’s new exhibit, African American Designers in Chicago: Art, Commerce and the Politics of Race, will be the first of its kind. The exhibit illustrates how Chicago’s early, African American designers remade the image of the black consumer and the
work of black artists in the city. Continues until March 3, 2019, free, Chicago Cultural Center’s Exhibit Hall (4th Floor North), 78. E. Washington St., (312) 7446630, cityofchicago.org GEMS Fall Open House GEMS World Academy Chicago will host its autumn open house for current and prospective students and families. Meet teachers, administrators and current GEMS families. 10 a.m.–12 p.m., free, Unnatural Weird Wonder Festival The Goodman Theatre presents The Unnatural Weird Wonder Festival (UWWFest), featuring ten Halloween stories across two performances. This year’s theme is Urban Legends, so come grab a goodie bag and get ready to be spooked! Costumes welcome. 5 & 7 p.m., $20 per performance (or $35 for both), Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn, (312) 443-3800, goodmantheatre.org Annual Halloween Party: Underworld’s Fair at The Chicago Athletic Association The Chicago Athletic Association Hotel presents a night of celebratory scares at its annual Halloween party, featuring live music by DJ Pierre, known for pioneering the “acid house” style, and a game room. 9 p.m.–12 a.m., $25, Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, 12 S. Michigan Ave., (312) 940-3552, chicagoathletichotel.com Haunted Halloween Ball You’re invited to the biggest Halloween costume party in the city, at one of the most haunted hotels in the world. The Congress Plaza Hotel This late night dance party features go-go dancers, vampire bellmen and zombie cocktail servers dressed as French maids. Participants in the virtual costume contest will have the chance to win $2,000 in cash and prizes. This festive celebration is 21-and-over, so IDs are required and will be checked. 9 p.m.–3 a.m., $20 (early bird special, expected to rise), Congress Plaza Hotel, 520 S. Michigan Ave., (312) 427-3800, buy tickets and enter the costume contest at hauntedhalloweenball.com
GEMS World Academy Chicago, 350 E. South Water St., (312) 809-8900, register at gemsworldacademy-chicago.com
October 29
Chicago Innovation Awards recognize Midwest creativity Midwestern ingenuity will be honored at the annual Chicago Innovation Awards on Oct. 29 at the Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph St. Tickets can be found at chicagoinnovation.com
October 30
Kreutzer Connection The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center presents a program of classical music in which the thread of curiosity binds together works by Beethoven, Prokofiev, Janacek and Kreutzer. The performance features Juho Pohjonen (piano), Angelo Xiang Yu (violin) and the Calidore String Quartet—Ryan Meehan (violin), Jeffrey Myers (violin), Jeremy Berry (viola) and Estell Choi (cello). 7:30 p.m., $30–70, Harris Theater, Millennium Park, 205 E. Randolph St., (312) 3347777, harristheaterchicago.org
OCTOBER RACES International Chicago 5K 7:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 6, Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St. Wish You Were Here 5K Chicago 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 6, Montrose Harbor, W. Montrose Harbor Dr. Chicago Marathon 26.2 mile 7:30 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 7, Grant Park, 337 E. Randolph St. Brain Up 5K Run/walk 8 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 13, Maggie Daley Park, 337 E. Randolph St. Sound of Our Soles 13.1/10K/5K 7:15 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 20, Montrose Harbor, W. Montrose Harbor Dr. Head for the Cure 5K run/walk 8 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 27, Diversey Harbor, 2601 N. Cannon Dr. Chicago Lakefront 50K/50 mile 6:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 27, Foster Ave. Beach, W. Foster Ave.
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