Uptown Gems

Ticket sales have ended for Uptown Gems, but….

You can still support the work of Uptown United and Business Partner, The Chamber for Uptown by making a financial donation today. Go here to donate.

Do you work for a business that offers a matching gift program?   Uptown United is a 501c3 non-profit organization.

Uptown Gems premiered on October 22, but is available for viewing up through Sunday, November 1 at 11:59pm.  Once you purchase a ticket, you’ll receive a link to watch the video at your leisure through 11/1.

Uptown Gems will feature a close-up look at some of Uptown’s treasures: from Graceland Cemetery, to Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary, and up to Argyle Street. Join us for a front-row glimpse of a few of the people, places, food, and culture that are uniquely Uptown. This event is entirely virtual, so you can explore Uptown from the comfort of your home!

TICKETS

General:  $20
VIP:  $75
Chamber Members:  $15*
*A promo code has been e-mailed to all members.

Uptown Gems supports Uptown United and Business Partners, The Chamber for Uptown. Your participation in this event supports the businesses, nonprofits, and community members who uplift our neighborhood.

Thank you to our Gold Level Sponsors:  Cedar Street / FLATS,  Graceland Cemetery & Arboretum, Holsten Management Corporation, LakePointe Real Estate, TFA Signs, Wintrust Bank Uptown 

Support Local

Lend your patronage, support, and/or donations to these Uptown Gems featured in the show!

• Uptown Margarita with Provisions Uptown
• Intro featuring Jackie Loewe (Sheridan Park Consulting),  Stephanie Foerster (Ensemble Media), and Don Cortelyou & Liz Deboni (Wintrust Bank Uptown) – filmed by Gustavo Martin (local videographer)
• Montrose Bird Sanctuary – filmed/edited by Big Foot Media (Uptown) – featuring Red Hill Birding
• The People’s Music School – in memory of Dr. Rita Simó
• Graceland Cemetery & Arboretum – filmed/edited by Jeffrey Johnson Pictures (Uptown)
• Vegan Cuisine – featuring KĀL’ISH + Sam & Gertie’s Vegan Jewish Deli
• Kuumba Lynx
• Tour of Argyle – featuring Mini Tx Pharmacy, Viet Hoa Plaza, Chinese Mutual Aid Association, Qideas, First Sip Cafe, and HAIBAYÔ – filmed by Gustavo Martin (local videographer)
• Sun Wah BBQ
• Haitian American Museum of Chicago
• Hutchinson Street Architecture Tour – take the full virtual tour with Alex Wolking, Buena Park Resident
• The Baton Show Lounge – filmed/edited by Rogie Cruz (local videographer)
• Ethiopian Cuisine – featuring Demera Ethiopian, Tesfa Ethiopian Cuisine, and Selam Ethiopian Kitchen
• Black Ensemble Theater – filmed/edited by Jeffrey Johnson Pictures (Uptown)
• Uptown’s Public Art –info on Uptown United’s Public Art Program including an interactive map of over 100 works of art – filmed/edited by VINCO
• JC Brooks Band at the historic Preston Bradley Center

Donate

Support the work of Uptown United and Business Partner, The Chamber for Uptown by making a financial donation today. Go here to donate.
Do you work for a business that offers a matching gift program?   Uptown United is a 501c3 non-profit organization.

VIP SUPPORTERS:

Silver Sponsors:

CRG / Clayco
IRPINO Real Estate
Thorek Memorial Hospital
Weiss Memorial Hospital

Bronze Sponsors:

Chinese Mutual Aid Association
Cleanslate Chicago
iCandee Marketing
Illinois Action For Children
Longford Construction
Swedish Medical Group – Uptown Practice
Walsh Construction

Video Production Partners:
Big Foot Media
Gustavo Martin
Jeffrey Johnson Pictures
Rogie Cruz
VINCO

Donate

Support the work of Uptown United and Business Partner, The Chamber for Uptown by making a financial donation today. Go here to donate.
Do you work for a business or organization that offers a matching gift program?   Uptown United is a 501c3 non-profit organization.