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What’s Happening in West Town A Roundup of Dining, Retail & Cultural Events in March

CHICAGO (March 1, 2017) – The following is a sampling of select business and cultural items happening in West Town’s commercial corridors in March, 2017. For more neighborhood news, visit www.facebook.com/WestTownChicago. For additional details on the events listed herein, contact the West Town Chamber of Commerce publicist Jody Grimaldi at jody.grimaldi@gmail.com. ______________________________________________________________________ The Bottomline Boutique 2208 W. Chicago Ave. www.facebook.com/TheBottomlineChi/ Grand Opening of The Bottomline Boutique: A New Urban Chic Benefit-Resale Store Helps Shoppers Support An Important Social Cause, March 2 The Bottomline Boutique, the first upscale “benefit” resale clothing boutique of its kind nestled within the up and coming Ukrainian Village, will celebrate its official grand opening with an evening of exclusive discounts and cocktails on March 2nd, 2017. “The Bottomline Boutique offers its customers high-end, fashion apparel and accessories at a fraction of the cost - all housed within its classy, urban chic environment.” M. Jackson, retail shopper. The grand opening will be held from 5PM-8PM on Thursday, March 2nd, 2017. The event will showcase the store, along with a great selection of their spring lineup, wine and hors d'oeuvres. The Bottomline Boutique is located at 2208 W. Chicago Ave., on the border of Chicago’s Ukrainian Village and West Town neighborhoods. The Bottomline Boutique provides wallet-friendly fashion, but it doesn’t just end with the sale of a great outfit and complete satisfaction of its customers. All proceeds support the Chicago based not-for-profit Bridge to Success. Bridge to Success is the only city-wide program of its kind that enhances employment opportunities for at-risk, low-income, no-income men, women, and young adults by providing interview resources to build self-confidence through appearance, interview preparation and sense of belonging at the workplace.

West Town Bakery and Diner 1916 W Chicago Avenue www.westtownbakery.com Hosting Kid’s Doughnut Decorating Parties and Baby Showers, Starting in March West Town Bakery and Diner uses organic their all-natural ingredients on their savory menu, pastries, cakes and sweets. Starting on March 4th, now you can enjoy kid’s doughnut decorating parties and baby showers too on either Saturdays or Sundays! They have private space available for parties 20 to 100 people. For more info or to book, contact Jacklyn Seaverns at jseaverns@thefifty50.com or 312-479-2529.

On Tour Brewing 1725 West Hubbard St www.ontourbrewing.com Pop-Up Taco Shop: Arigato, Thursdays to Sundays in March During the month of March, we’re hosting Arigato for dinner on Thursdays and Fridays, and lunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Enjoy tacos like Spicy Poke Tuna, Rhone-Braised Short Rib and California Kani along with sides of Edamame and Simple Salad. Arigato’s tacos have big flavor profiles that pair nicely with our craft beers like Lightning Will, It Take Two, Gold of Sunshine and more. Follow On Tour Brewing on Facebook and Instagram for updates on taco specials.

Brewery Tours, March 4, 2017 & March 18, 12:50 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Get up close and personal with our tanks, kegs and barrel room by signing up for a Saturday afternoon brewery tour led by founder and owner Mark Legenza. Tickets are $10 and include 3 unique pours and a souvenir glass to take home. Tours take place on the first and third Saturday of every month. Advanced sign up is required! Visit our website to sign up and see our upcoming tour dates.

Om Tour Yoga Classes, March 5 and March 12, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Time to relax and feel good. Join us for a 60-minute Yoga Fusion class taught by yoga instructor Sarah Palmer. Tickets include a 60-minute yoga session and a 16 oz. pour of your choice at the conclusion of the class. Buy a ticket to one session or all of them — each class is different! Advanced sign up is required. Visit our website to sign up and see our upcoming yoga dates. *Must bring your own mat!

Drop Kick Dry Irish Stout, Coming soon this March In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we’ll be brewing Drop Kick! This Irish stout has a dry-roasted character with a medium hop presence. Stay tuned on Facebook and Instagram for our release date and pricing.

The West Town Team at Dream Town Realty Address: N/A www.westtownteam.com Homes for Heroes Spring 2017 Savings Program Homes for Heroes is a national program dedicated to providing extraordinary savings to heroes (members of the military, police officers, firefighters, healthcare workers, EMS and teachers) who provide extraordinary services to our community each and every day, when they buy or sell a home. 25% of your Realtor’s gross commission is given directly back to you and savings will depend on the sales price of the home. For example, a house with a $300,000 sales price could qualify for at least $1,875 in credits and discounts from your participating realtor.

Steve Quick Jeweler 1909 West Division Street Phone: 773-342-0034 World of Bridal, March 17 – 19 Attention brides to be...This March 17th, 18th, and 19th, Steve Quick Jeweler at Wicker Park is transformed into a 'world of bridal' with hundreds of wedding band styles, stacker rings, and the newest engagement ring fashions. Everything is on special show discount. Reservations are strongly recommended as we often exceed our capacity during this show. Please contact Manager Peggy Blickhan peggy@stevequickjeweler.com with any questions.

Adventure Stage Chicago 1012 N Noble St

www.adventurestage.org Six Stories Tall, March 24, 25 and April 15, 21, 22 & 29 Drums and DJs. Monsters and mysteries. Victory. Join a legion of young heroes battling villains, saving the underdog, and once again making dreams come true in Six Stories Tall. ASC revives its electrifying 2012 production before embarking on its first-ever national tour. Influenced by comic books, video games, hip hop, and Latino folklore, this collection of vignettes celebrates youth as everyday heroes taking us on a thrilling, heartfelt journey. Best enjoyed by ages 8+. Dates & Times: March 24 at 7pm March 25, April 8, April 15 at 4pm April 21 at 7pm April 22 & 29 at 4pm

EuroFurniture 2145 W Grand Ave www.EuroFurniture.com The March Half Off Sale, March 1 – 31 This sale is only available to those customers who are able to make their purchase inside our Chicago showroom. Below you will find all the other fine print, but the main condition of the sale is that you must physicaly come into the store to take advantage of this sale. No exceptions.

Buy one item, get another item (of equal or lesser value) at 1/2 off. Buy a third item, get the fourth at 1/2 off. Rinse and repeat......

Not valid with any other offers, promotions, coupons, sales, or previously discounted items (like floor samples, closeouts, etc.).

Not valid for web, email or phone orders. You are actually going to have to physically come into the showroom... but hey, we do have free coffee, tea, and cookies to go along with 40,000 sq feet of grand contemporary design. So you got that going for you, which is nice.

Some manufactures and/or items may be excluded from this sale. When you come into the showroom, ask us about them and we will be sure to explain.

This promotion cannot be applied to previous placed orders retroactively.

No free delivery and no free shipping with any sale orders.

No returns, No refunds, No exchanges for any sale orders.

Sale period is Wednesday March 1, 2017 thru 5:00pm CT, Friday March 31, 2017.

Bennett Day School 955 W. Grand Ave. www.bennettday.org Circuts ‘R’ Us, March 4 at 9:30 am The world of electronics is full of gadgets, gizmos, and all kinds of things that have circuits and electricity at their core. At Circuits ‘R’ Us, our goal is to demystify the secrets of electricity and circuits by giving children the opportunity to build their own and have fun playing with others! Attendees will have the chance to work with Snap Circuits, Squishy Circuits, LittleBits, and MakeyMakey. This event is designed for families with children that will be 5 years old by September 1, 2017. Click here to register. Take a look at this blog post for more about our Tinker Labs.

Carnivale 702 W. Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60661 www.carnivalechicago.com Samba Fridays, Every Friday • Every Friday • 1st & 3rd Fridays have a live Latin Band • 2nd & 4th (and 5th) Fridays have live Samba dancer/percussionist performances • Reservations are recommended, call at 312-850-5005 or visit our website at www.carnivalechicago.com

Spring Break Family Brunch, March 26th • Sunday, March 26th • 10:30am-3pm • Live DJ • Kid friendly menu • Stilt walker/Balloon Artist/Face Painter • No tickets necessary, just reservation. • Reservations are recommended, call at 312-850-5005 or visit our website at www.carnivalechicago.com

Carnivale University: Mojitos, March 22nd • Registration begins at 6p, class begins at 6:30p • Hands on mixology class to learn how to make three unique Mojitos with Carnivale’s recipe • Tickets are $35

Happy Hour: Monday-Thursday all month long • Available Monday-Thursday 4:30p-6:30p • $7 Mojitos and Margaritas • $5 select wines and beers • $8 appetizers

Forbidden Root 1746 W. Chicago Ave. www.forbiddenroot.com Ping Pong Night, March 7 at 8 pm Forbidden Root, Chicago’s own botanic brewing company and restaurant in West Town at 1746 W. Chicago Ave., is hosting its second Ping Pong Night! The neighborhood hot spot will replace half the chairs and dining tables with ping pong tables for an event of "friendly" competition. Forbidden Root is bringing this immensely popular event back to give Chicago another chance to unseat Ping Pong Master Robert Finkel! This is no cover charge for the event, beer and snacks will be available for purchase.

Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art 2320 W Chicago Ave http://uima-chicago.org/ "From the Rio de la Plata to the Dnieper,” March 11 at 7 pm KAIA String Quartet and guest pianist Mark Suddieth come together at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art to bring you an evening of tangos from Uruguay, Argentina and Ukraine! $25 General/ $15 Student. Tickets available at http://bpt.me/2888528. Reception to follow concert.

Distinguished Speakers Series 2017: Alexander J. Motyl, Mar 12 at 1:30 pm The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, Chicago Business and Professional Group, and Kyiv Mohyla Academy Foundation are pleased to present the Distinguished Speakers Series 2017. An afternoon of thought-provoking insight and discussion with Alexander J. Motyl will be held at the galleries of the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art. Alexander J. Motyl, Professor of Political Science at Rutgers University, is an American historian, political scientist, poet, writer, translator and artist-painter. A specialist on Ukraine, Russia and USSR, Motyl has written extensively on Ukraine, the Soviet Union, revolutions, nations and nationalism, and empires. Admission is $10.

Trattoria Ultimo 1953 W Chicago Ave www.trattoriaultimo.com New Menu Launched The intimate Italian BYOB in West Town, Trattoria Ultimo, threw a tasting party last month in celebration of its new menu. The group tasted 14 gourmet courses like Razor Clams, Branzino w/ Brocollini, and Gnocchi w/Shortrib & Bone Marrow. A crowd favorite was Hay Chicken. This is chicken literally cooked on a bed of hay, and the taste that it imparts is so unique. The menu items are now being served at Trattoria Ultimo for the West Town community to enjoy.

Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art 756 N Milwaukee Ave http://www.art.org/ Unreal Realms: A Conversation with Edward Gomez, March 18 at 2 p.m. In response to Intuit’s current exhibition Unreal Realms, art critic and author Edward Gomez will examine what is meant by an artist's "vision." How can or do we discern what a particular artist's vision might be, and why has this notion played such an important role in the history of research and collecting in the art brut/outsider art field? How do the four artists (Adolf Wölfli, A. G. Rizzoli, Ken Grimes and Charles A. A.Dellschau) whose works are included alongside Henry Darger in the exhibit offer ample and vivid evidence of each one's respective artistic vision and broader worldview? What else does each of these artist's body of work express?

Bluprint Fitness 1828 W Hubbard Street, Suite B www.bluprintfit.com 2 CrossFit Girl Strong Edition, this March Sign up for Bluprint’s ALL GIRL 4-Week Challenge! Couch 2 CrossFit Girl Strong Edition starts Wednesday, March 22nd at 7pm. Couch to CrossFit is a program for anyone looking to transform! Look forward to a welcoming environment that reduces stress, deflates any CrossFit myths, is FUN, and ultimately provides an avenue for ongoing success. Cost: $150 per person. Sign-Up Before March 10th and receive a $20 Kitchfix gift card. Email coachdyce@bluprintfit.com or coachj@bluprinfit.com to schedule your initial assessment.

City Children’s Academy 777 N Green St http://www.citychildrensacademy.org Enroll by April 1st to receive 15% off our Preschool/PreK Program! City Children's Academy is a brand new childcare center/preschool located in River West (Chicago/Halsted). We offer full and part time programs for children between the ages of 6 weeks through 6 years old. Our mission is to provide fun, creative, and innovative early childhood education that grants our students the knowledge and confidence they need to succeed in kindergarten and beyond. Our warm environment, devoted teachers, and well-rounded curriculum, based on a variety of educational philosophies, all aim to instill an early love for learning in our children. We provide a structured, balanced curriculum that embraces the whole child, respecting the individual learning styles of each student and holding to the highest standards in childcare and education. Nurturing the total child at every level is our goal,

and we aim to give children a strong educational foundation based on love and respect, which will last them for their entire lives. Please contact our school to schedule a private tour!

Ukrainian National Museum 2249 W Superior St www.ukrainiannationalmusuem.org Celebrating Women of Courage, March 10 – March 31 In celebration of National Women's History Month, the Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago welcomes Celebrating Women of Courage, a traveling exhibition curated by local Vietnam Veteran/Artist Jerry Kykisz . The exhibition features photography, paintings, mixed media, poetry and short films of and by over 15 courageous artists from across the country who have overcome extreme difficulties in their lives. Thursday-Sunday 11am-4pm, Admission : $5, March 10th thru March 31, 2017. Opening Reception: March 10th, 2017at 7p.m. Admission: $10.

Yoga For All Beings 508 N Hoyne Ave www.yogaforallbeings.com Tension & Stress Release Yoga Class, March 4, 1:30-3:30pm Stress and trauma get trapped in the body causing a world of negative physical and mental symptoms. This special yoga class will provide some insight on why this happens and how we can release pent up tension. Danielle will first give a brief introduction of what this practice is about and what it aims to do. From there, a 75 minute vinyasa practice will take place followed by a continued release of the posas muslce to release tesnion, old patterns, and past experiences that don't serve us from the body. Students will then enjoy a deeply relaxing savasana. Workshop is $30.

Poses & Pints, March 17, 6pm-8pm Celebrate St Patrick's Day with a 60 minute all levels Vinyasa Yoga class followed by a pint of Beer in the lobby afterwards. Regularly priced class.

Matthew Rachman Gallery 1659 W Chicago Ave www.matthewrachmangallery.com The Wabash Lights, March 2, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm At it's core, The Wabash Light's has always been about putting you in the middle of the largest piece of public art in Chicago. They've been working to develop several demo prototypes that show off the interactivity of the lights. Not only will you be among the first to experience these prototypes, but there will also be food and drinks, as well a short update and Q/A with co-creators Jack Newell and Seth Unger. Be among the first to see what they've been working on; join The Wabash Lights demo party at Matthew Rachman Gallery on March 2! Cost: $20 per ticket. Space is limited.

An Evening of Art & Education: Lyme Disease, March 9, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Join us to hear two respected, Lyme-literate doctors discuss what Lyme disease is, what it isn't, symptoms, and risk, followed by Q&A. The event will also serve to support Global Lyme Alliance, the leading private nonprofit dedicated to conquering Lyme disease through research and education. 10% of all proceeds from art purchased at the Matthew Rachman Gallery, in person or at matthewrachmangallery.com, March 9, 2017 - Sept 9, 2017, will be donated to GLA. COST: $40 per ticket. Space is limited.

Unison 1911 West Division Street www.unisonhome.com Well Planted: A Home Garden Workshop With Fleur Chicago, March 19, 12-2pm Spring is in the air. Now put it in your home. Our upcoming event with one of Chicago’s most loved florists will show you how. At Well Planted you’ll learn indoor planter tips from Jenn at Fleur and will do your own planting with her guidance. Choose either our small Arc Planter for succulents or our large Arc Planter for low, light foliage. The materials and planters go home with you. This is a ticketed event with limited availability. Spring Tabletop Sale, Starts March 13 Shop our Spring Tabletop Sale! Select dinnerware, drink ware and flatware will be 20% off. Iittala Sale, Starts March 22 Join us for this bi –annual sale on all Iittala merchandise at 20% off. About the West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce: The West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce fosters community and economic development by empowering businesses with information, networking opportunities, marketing, and other programming. The chamber extensively promotes the unique elements of the West Town neighborhoods and strives to engage the public through the

organization of special events that highlight existing businesses and attract consumers and new businesses to the West Town area. The chamber serves as a channel through which members can cultivate a diverse, symbiotic, and growth-oriented community.