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Information on Lincoln Square |
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An area on the north side you must experience is Lincoln Square-thanks
to its history and one-of-a kind businesses! Located in the heart
of Chicago's north side, Lincoln Square is a true melting pot of cultures!
It's most known for its German heritage, but today visitors to the
new Lincoln Square will find more than just Wiener Schnitzel!
For more information:
Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce
4732 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 728-3890
www.lincolnsquare.org
The Book Cellar
4736-38 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 293-2665
Café Selmarie
4729 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 989-5595
www.cafeselmarie.com
Chicago Brauhaus
4732 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 784-4444
www.chicagobrauhaus.com
Square Kitchen
4600 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 751-1500
She-She
4539 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 293-3690
Tank Sushi 4514 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
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Information on Chicago Neighborhood Tours-Chinatown |
Chinatown is a great place to explore on your own, but if you would like go with a guide and learn a little more about the history, the people and the culture, the City of Chicago's Neighborhood Tours Program might be for you! They offer tours almost every Saturday to one of 19 different Chicago neighborhoods! The cost is $25 per adult and $20 for seniors, students and children.
For more information:
Chicago Neighborhood Tours
(312) 742-1190
www.chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
Hoypoloi Gallery
2235 South Wentworth Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-6477
www.hoypoloi.com
Bark Lee Tong
Ginseng, Tea and Herbs Company
229 West Cermak Road
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-1988
Joy Yee's Noodle Shop
2159A South China Place
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 328-0001
Phoenix Restaurant
2131 South Archer Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 328-0848
Chinatown General Info
www.chicagochinatown.com
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Information on Chicago Greeter Program |
The Chicago Greeter program matches local volunteers or "greeters" with tourists to give a personalized view of our city. This gives the out-of-towner an inside peek of Chicago through the eyes of a local! Each FREE visit lasts two to four hours and explores a specific theme or Chicago neighborhood!
For more information:
Chicago Greeter
www.chicagogreeter.com
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Information on Bronzeville |
A burgeoning area on the south side is Bronzeville! Bounded by 18th street on the north, 67th street on the south, Lake Michigan on the east, and the Dan Ryan Expressway on the west, Bronzeville has really played a prominent role in African-American History and culture!
For more information:
www.bronzevilleonline.com
Bacon's Clothing
507 East 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 624-1176
Negro League Café
301 East 43rd Street
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 536-7000
Ain't That Sweet
4315 South State Street
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 285-2663
www.sweetscafe.com
Afrocentric Bookstore
4655 South King Drive
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 924-3966
Nicole Gallery 2
4653 South King Drive
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 373-4700
www.nicolegallery.com
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Information on South Loop |
It's long been the place tourists go for Soldier Field, Shedd Aquarium or the Field Museum, but the South Loop, a little area of the city just South of Grant Park, is turning into one of the trendy new neighborhoods to shop, have fun…or call home!
For more information:
Glessner House Museum
1800 South Prairie Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 326-1480
www.glessnerhouse.org
Room 12
1152 South Wabash
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 427-9972
Toss Salon and Day Spa/Boutique
60 East 13th Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 986-8677
Grace O'Malley's Pub
1416 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 588-1800
The Wheeler Mansion
2020 South Calumet Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 945-2020
www.wheelermansion.com
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Information on "Latin Jazz" |
"Latin Jazz" is on view at the Chicago Historical Society! The story of the evolution of Latin jazz in the United States is presented in this bilingual traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution! "Latin Jazz" is on display through mid March and features vintage film footage, photographs-and instruments that you can play!
For more information:
"Latin Jazz" @
Chicago Historical Society
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 642-4600
www.chicagohistory.org
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Information on "Peer Gynt" |
"Peer Gynt" is now on at The Artistic Home! This drama by Henrik Ibsen,
draws from a well-known Norwegian folk tale to chronicle the misadventures
of a young rogue who embarks on a quest for fame and fortune, that
brings him around the globe and into the realms of the underworld.
"Peer Gynt" is running through December 29, 2005.
For more information:
"Peer Gynt" @
The Artistic Home
1420 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 404-1100
www.theartistichome.org
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Information on Tomahawks |
With the NHL on hiatus, why not see the Tomahawks in action! The Tomahawks are gearing up for games January 8th in Chicago, Orland Park and Bensenville. This organization, sponsored by the Chicago Blackhawks, is dedicated to providing children and adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to participate in ice and InLine hockey!
For more information:
Tomahawks
(630) 428-1233
www.usahockey.com/tomahawks/main_site/main/home/
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