Care for Real will distribute backpacks full of school supplies to kids in need on Tuesday, August, 13. Over 650 families have signed up to receive supplies but according to a recent email from Executive Director Lyle Allen donations have been low this year. Additional donations can be dropped off today, tomorrow or Monday. According … Continue reading Care for Real in urgent need of school supplies for Edgewater kids
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One of my favorite things about school was shopping for brand new school supplies at the beginning of each year. Unfortunately, a lot of families cannot afford to buy their kids the supplies they need for school. This is why Care for Real is again having a school supply drive. They will distribute school supplies to children … Continue reading Care for Real school supply drive: Help Chicago kids by shopping
The Chicago Reader's annual "Best of Chicago 2013" reader's poll results have been revealed. Although part of the fun of these lists is discovering places you've never heard of, it is also nice to see businesses you enjoy getting public recognition. That's why I was thrilled to see so many Edgewater and Andersonville businesses on … Continue reading Chicago Reader’s Best of 2013 features many Edgewater area picks
Two unique, dark and captivating shows are being performed at the Pivot Multi-Arts Festival through June 16, and they are conveniently paired together in as a single ticket. Manual Cinema's Ada/Ava and Theatre Oobleck's Possession: Baudelaire in a Box, Episode #5 each utilize methods of manual animation giving both shows an old-school cinematic feel. This is … Continue reading Manual Cinema and Theater Oobleck animate at the Pivot Arts Festival
Pivot Arts is bringing a new arts festival to Chicago's Edgewater and Uptown neighborhoods this summer. The Pivot Multi-Arts Festival will run from June 6-22. The three week festival features a wide variety of events including live music, plays, dance, puppetry, improv, a community picnic, and performances for children. The events will be held in a variety … Continue reading New arts festival brings eclectic performers to Edgewater and Uptown
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