Chicago's 'Pothole Picasso' Opens a Studio/Gallery in Uptown - Chicago Sun-Times
Artist Jim Bachor's newly opened studio was featured in the Chicago Sun-Times. Learn more about the studio and Jim's art by reading the full article at https://chicago.suntimes.com/art/2024/03/13/pothole-artist-chicago-pothole-picasso-opens-studio-gallery-in-uptown.
WGN Around Town Checks Out Get A Grip Trapeze
WGN's Ana Belaval stopped by Get a Grip Trapeze for an Around Town segment and learned more about their programming and upcoming opportunities to get involved! View the full segment at https://wgntv.com/morning-news/around-town/around-town-checks-out-get-a-grip-trapeze/ Learn more about Get a Grip Trapeze and follow them for more! https://getagriptrapeze.com/ @getagriptrapeze FB: Get a Grip Trapeze
Artist Famous For Filling Potholes With Tiny Mosaics Opens Gallery In Uptown - Block Club Chicago
Artist Jim Bachor's gallery opening was featured in Block Club Chicago. Some of Jim's pieces and the gallery space are featured in the article. View the full article at Artist Famous For Filing Potholes With Tiny Mosaics Opens Gallery In Uptown (blockclubchicago.org).
Immm Rice and Beyond Offers Authentic Taste of Thailand in Uptown - WBBM AM
Immm Rice & Beyond was featured on Made in Chicago on WBBM NewsRadio! Owner Dew Suriyawan shared his entrepreneurial journey, menu highlights, and information on his newly added bar in the restaurant, Mao Bar. Read the full article and listen to the radio segment at https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/imm-rice-and-beyond-offers-authentic-taste-of-thailand-in-uptown.
Celebrating Lunar New Year in Uptown with Qideas - CBS 2 Chicago
CBS 2 visited Qideas in preparation for Lunar New Year celebrations on Argyle and learned more about their products and special Lunar New Year events! See the full segment at https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/celebrating-lunar-new-year-in-uptown/.
Uptown's Annual Lunar New Year Celebration - Daytime Chicago WGN
The Uptown Chamber of Commerce's very own Hac Tran and David Phan of the Hoang Phuc Lion Dance Association joined Daytime Chicago to discuss the Uptown Lunar New Year Parade and Celebration. Watch the full segment at https://wgntv.com/daytime-chicago/uptowns-annual-lunar-new-year-celebration/.
Uptown's Southeast Asian Leaders Hope For Prosperity in the Year of the Dragon - WBBM
Hac Tran from the Uptown Chamber of Commerce joined Brandon Ison of WBBM radio to discuss the Lunar New Year Year of the Dragon and the symbolism of prosperity in the new year. Listen to the segment at https://omny.fm/shows/wbbmam-on-demand/uptowns-southeast-asian-leaders-hope-for-prosperit#description.
Uptown Lunar New Year Celebrations Highlighted with La Patisserie P and Qideas Plant Shop - Fox 32
La Patisserie P's Peter Yuen and Qideas's Ellean Duong shared updates on the 2024 Lunar New Year Parade and celebration in Uptown. View the full segment at https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1409429.
Shopping Girl XOXO Shares Valentine's Day Outfit Ideas with Daytime Chicago
Shopping Girl XOXO CEO Laura LaPratt shared outfit ideas and inspiration for Valentine's Day with Daytime Chicago. View the full segment by clicking here!
Mao Bar Brings Asian-Inspired Cocktails to Uptown's Asia on Argyle
Block Club Chicago highlighted Immm Rice & Beyond's new bar and owner Dew Suriyawan's entrepreneurial path that led him to Uptown. Read the full article at Mao Bar Brings Asian-Inspired Cocktails To Uptown's Asia On Argyle (blockclubchicago.org).
Marina’s Bistro and Rum Bar featured in Chicago Tribune Mini Reviews
From the Chicago Tribune: https://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/reviews/ct-food-mini-speed-reviews-taylors-tacos-marinas-bistro-egg-tuck-20240116-suamgsfvl5en7g4ueeyamk5f3a-story.html?lctg=C42B45D964FCB449C4F5425EF4&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=https%3a%2f%2fwww.chicagotribune.com%2fdining%2freviews%2fct-food-mini-speed-reviews-taylors-tacos-marinas-bistro-egg-tuck-20240116-suamgsfvl5en7g4ueeyamk5f3a-story.html&utm_campaign=Daywatch&utm_content=curated Nestled in the Uptown
The Uptown Chamber Turns 100 Years Old!
Uptown’s cultural history is unique. Since the beginning, Uptown has been a shopping, entertainment, and dining destination for people of all walks of life; a port of entry for immigrants; and a home to generations of visual and performing artists. The histories of Uptown and the Uptown Chamber of Commerce are inextricably linked. After all, it was one of the Chamber’s founding members who coined “Uptown” as the name for our neighborhood. Since its incorporation in 1923, the Chamber has served and promoted
7th District Small Business Restoration Grant
State Senator Mike Simmons is pleased to announce the 7th District Small Business Restoration Grant, made possible by $2.5 million in funds he has secured to provide one-time, $10,000 grants to Illinois 7th District small businesses. This grant is provided in partnership with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and facilitated by five local chambers. Grant funds are intended for small businesses who have missed out on previous granting opportunities, are in danger of closure and/or
Uptown Neighborhood Brings Light and Beauty through Advent Calendar Window Artwork in December
The Wilson Abbey Advent Windows (WAAW) project is now in its eighth year and brings artworks throughout the Uptown neighborhood and all of Chicago in December. The windows project has grown from three, to now 24 different artists each expressing their ideas within a context of hope, peace, joy, and love through large scale artwork displayed in the 24 windows of the Wilson Abbey building. As the largest Advent calendar in Chicago, the artwork serves as a source of delight and creativity for neighbors and