Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Images from the Logan Square Indoor Farmers Market














In advance of the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no Indoor Logan Square Farmers Market this Sunday (Nov. 27). The indoor winter market, sponsored by the Logan Square Chamber of Commerce, occurs most Sundays from 10AM-2PM through March 12, 2012 in the lobby of the Congress Theater, 2135 N. Milw.

Following are a few photos snapped this past Sunday. Happy Thanksgiving to all farmers and vendors! For more market images from previous years, click here. . Visit the Farmers Market web page for more info.

Monday, November 21, 2011

Bucktown Bazaar


This weekend the Holstein Park field house will be home to the Bucktown Bazaar. Click on postcard to enlarge.

Free Portraits with Santa at Bullfrogs & Butterflies Dec. 3, Dec. 10


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Friday, November 11, 2011

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

News from Easel Art Studio


note- all content, below, by Easel Art Studio

Hello Parents and Friends,
Our holiday events are around the corner!
Spots are limited so if you are interested in any of them just send us a quick email or give us a call!
Easelartstudio@gmail.com or 773-360-1720

Thanksgiving party
Friday November 18th from 4 to 6pm
Come in and make a memorable Turkey centerpiece and an awesome bread basket to pass around the table.
Dinner is included
$30/kid 10% off for siblings

Black Friday art Camp
Friday November 25th from 9am to 3pm
Come in and drop kids off for the day, so you can clean up the mess from dinner the night before, go shopping or just relax!
Pack a lunch (no nut products)
$60/kid 10% off for siblings

Ginger Bread Bop!
Friday December 9th from 4pm to 6pm
Sunday December 11th 10am to 12pm.
Come in and decorate your very own Ginger bread house. All the candy and tools you need will be provided.
Dinner or Lunch included
$30/kid 10% off for siblings

Hanukkah art party!
Sunday December 18th from 10am to 12pm
Come in and join us as we create amazing 2011 menorahs and as we decorate cards and cookies!
Lunch is included
$30/kid 10% off for siblings

Winter Camp!
Our Winter camp sign ups have begun. Easel art studio's winter camp begins December 16th till January 6th.
We offer a 9 am to 1pm camp or a 9am to 3pm camp.

Each day we have a different activity planned. Easel teamed up with Penguin Foot Pottery and Dance Spa South, kids can create pottery pieces and dance the snowflakes away!
So pack a lunch, (no nut products please), throw on your snow pants and join the fun!
Space is limited and reservations are a MUST!
Call us for more details or send us a quick email.

Give us a call or send us an email if you have any questions or allergy concerns.

If you are interested in trying any art classes just remember the first class is free and we prorate!
Give us a call for more information.
773-360-1720

Thank you and hope to see you soon.

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Jess, Jeremy, Kim, Tucker and Kerry

EASEL ART STUDIO
www.easelartstudio.com
1911 N. Milwaukee
Chicago IL 60647
773-360-1720 Office

Project Celebrate! images














Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Tozi Korean BBQ Menu

We are hosting the menu for the newly opened Tozi Korean BBQ (1265 N. Milw, in the former Geisha Sushi space) here so that we can link to it in the next pipeline.

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Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Nov. 1st Edition of Holstein Happenings


(note: All content, below, by Friends of Holstein Park. Click here to sign up for the FOHP e-newsletter)

Holstein Happenings
November 1, 2011

Yum!

Let's have a round of applause for the 2500 neighbors and friends who turned out this year for our 7th annual Bucktown Apple Pie Contest, the 142 amateur and 16 professional bakers who entered, the dozens of volunteers who made the day a success, our sponsors and park staff.

The winner, in case you are wondering, was Alison Summy, a third and fifth place winner in past contests. In the professional division, the blue ribbon went to Dinah Grossman from Cheap Tart Bakery. The four runner-ups were Adrienne Smith, Kathy Rice, Laura Kaminski and Joan Elias. Congratulations to all.
Dance at Holstein - Wed, Thurs, Fri - November 2,3,4 7:30 PM

The first of two dance performances this month in the Holstein auditorium is "Factor Ricochet", an ensemble performance of "improvography" featuring Rachel Damon, Adriana Durant, Marc Macaranas and Ni'Ja Whitson. Tickets are $10 - $20 and can be purchased online here.

Drop-In Yoga - Wednesdays, Nov-Dec 6:30 - 7:30
Stop in any Wednesday at 6:30 PM for an hour of "Drop In Yoga" led by Zephyr Dance artistic director Michelle Kranicke. Sessions are $12.
Friends of Holstein Park Meeting - Tues, Nov. 15 6:30 PM

Come to the monthly meeting of the Friends of Holstein Park for a report on our successful Circus in the Park and Apple Pie Contest fundraisers. Now that the money has been raised, let's figure out how to get the field house renovation back on track!

Zephyr Dance Concert - Thurs, Fri, Sat, Nov 17-19 7:30 PM and 2 PM
"Smeared Surfaces" is the title of the fall performance series by our resident Zephyr Dance company. Performances are $15 ($10 for students and seniors) at 7:30 PM on Thursday and Friday, 2 PM Saturday. To purchase tickets in advance, CLICK HERE. For more information, go to www.zephyrdance.com.


The Holiday Show - Sat-Sun, Nov. 26 and 27 11 AM to 5 PM

Skip the doorbuster sales this Thanksgiving weekend and stop by the Holstein Park field house over the weekend to buy original arts, crafts, clothing, jewelry and other holiday gifts from over 50 local artists and artisans. Think global, shop local.

AND FINALLY . . .
We want to thank all those who contributed to the success of the Apple Pie Contest, including Tipsy Cake for delicious baked goods, Ipsento Coffee, Reza's for the wonderful rugs that decorated the stage, and Marvelous Masks for the kids face painting. Also the Bucktown Community Organization, Alderman Scott Waguespack, and Printwell, our program sponsors.

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Holstein Happenings is a monthly newsletter from Friends of Holstein Park to keep you informed of what's happening in our park. If you would like to add more names to the Holstein Happenings mailing list, send new addresses to friendsofholsteinpark@yahoo.com.
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