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

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Media Contact: Traffic PR & Marketing, Inc. Jody Grimaldi 630.470.0044 jody.grimaldi@gmail.

1 Media Contact: Traffic PR & Marketing, Inc. Jody Grimaldi For Immediate Release What s Happening in West Town A Roundup of Dining, Retail & Cultural Events in January CHICAGO (January 3, 2017) The following is a sampling of select business and cultural items happening in West Town s commercial corridors in January, For more neighborhood news, visit For additional details on the events listed herein, contact the West Town Chamber of Commerce publicist Jody Grimaldi at jody.grimaldi@gmail.com. On Tour Brewing 1725 West Hubbard St New Hours for New Brewery Announcing our hours for January 2017! We re open Wednesdays and Thursdays 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Fridays 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturdays 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sundays 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Our 75-seat tasting room will feature 12 rotating, seasonal beers that you can enjoy in our handcrafted space. We re excited to meet all of our neighbors and new On Tour fans! Stop by and kick back with a beer in hand. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates and announcements, or call for more information.

Adventure Stage Chicago 1012 N. Noble St. www.adventurestage.

2 Adventure Stage Chicago 1012 N. Noble St. Event 1: The Sorcerer s Apprentice by Open Eye Figure Theatre, Jan Dive into a world of wonder as ASC and the Chicago Puppet Festival co-present The Sorcerer's Apprentice. Left by his master to complete a list of chores, the apprentice calls on spirits to help. Using magic he can't control, the young hero unleashes a flurry of whimsy and mystery! With masterful marionette puppetry and an original score, Minneapolis-based Open Eye Figure Theatre explores youth and aging, the allure of power, and the beauty of a life well-lived. January 27th at 7pm. January 28th at 1pm and 7pm. Ages 8+. Youth (14 and under): $12 Adults: $17 (Use code WESTTOWN for $2 off each ticket).

Event 2: Plastique by Théâtre Puzzle, Jan 21-23 What's more surprising than a plastic-bag world, where funny and colorful creatures appear and transform?

3 Event 2: Plastique by Théâtre Puzzle, Jan What's more surprising than a plastic-bag world, where funny and colorful creatures appear and transform? They fill up, they empty out, they fly, they get bored, and they resemble us a little bit... maybe. With Plastique, Théâtre Puzzle brings to Adventure Stage a multicolored performance with unusual puppets, humor, and unexpected situations. January 21st and 22nd at 3pm. January 23rd at 7pm. Ages 5+. Youth (14 and under): $12 Adults: $17 (Use code WESTTOWN for $2 off each ticket). Exclusive, hands-on puppetry workshop: January 21st at 4:30 pm (Only 20 spots available. All tickets $17).

Carnivale 702 W. Fulton Market www.carnivalechicago.com Event 1: Pajama Brunch, Jan 15 10:30a-3p Free mimosa for guests wearing PJ s!

4 Carnivale 702 W. Fulton Market Event 1: Pajama Brunch, Jan 15 10:30a-3p Free mimosa for guests wearing PJ s!!! Bloody Mary Bar/Mimosa Kits available Live DJ Photo Booth Reservations are strongly recommended, call at or visit our website at

Event 2: Carnivale University: Champagne Cocktails and Sabering, Jan 25 Registration begins at 6p, class begins at 6:30p Hands on mixology class to

5 Event 2: Carnivale University: Champagne Cocktails and Sabering, Jan 25 Registration begins at 6p, class begins at 6:30p Hands on mixology class to learn how to make cocktails with Champagne Champagne Bottle sabering demo, and some guests will be allowed to saber their own bottle! Tickets are $35

6 Event 3: 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

Through the Body Dance & Fitness 1819 W Grand Ave Suite #201 www.throughthebody.

7 Through the Body Dance & Fitness 1819 W Grand Ave Suite #201 Through the Body s Open House, Jan 28, 10 AM- 12 PM Through the Body is opening its doors to let the community come see what we re all about! Come sample all of the classes we have to offer, chat with our instructors, and enjoy some healthy snacks at this FREE event.

Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art 756 N Milwaukee Ave art.org 2017: CHICAGO'S HENRY DARGER, A YEAR TO COMMEMORATE DARGER'S 125TH BIRTHDAY.

8 Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art 756 N Milwaukee Ave art.org 2017: CHICAGO'S HENRY DARGER, A YEAR TO COMMEMORATE DARGER'S 125TH BIRTHDAY. Opening Exhibitions: Unreal Realms, Henry Darger: Author/Artist, Jan 20 Chicago s Henry Darger is a yearlong series of exhibitions, public programs and performances to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the artist s birth. Inaugural exhibitions Unreal Realms and Henry Darger: Author/Artist open January 20. Unreal Realms features select artists whose works embody an alternative reality in context to Darger s fantastical Blengin creatures. Henry Darger: Author/Artist displays art accompanied by photographic enlargements of Darger s actual typewritten pages from his 15,000-page novel, In the Realms of the Unreal.

Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art 2320 W Chicago Ave, www.uima-chicago.

9 Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art 2320 W Chicago Ave, Event 1: Harmony by Chicago Artist Volodymyr Ilchyshyn, Opening, Jan 13 at 7 pm The Ukrainian National Museum invites you for a exhibition by Volodymyr Ilchyshyn, he presents his 3rd exhibit filled with character and harmony. Works are inspired by the daily metropolitan life mixed with deep Ukrainian culture which the Chicago Ukrainian community is very well known for. This exhibit continues through February 5, Born in Ukraine but raised in Chicago, Volodymyr is a young artist who is an energetic member of the Ukrainian Village community. He is a multi-talented young man; an active member of the American Ukrainian Youth Assn., a dancer with the Hromovytsia Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and a talented and developing young artist. Volodymyr recently graduated this December from Illinois Institute of Technology, College of Architecture. Bringing innovative and original ideas to their work, young artists remind us that Ukrainian culture lives on in them. It is important for these new emerging talents to be supported in a culture that strives to maintain their traditions with each new generation. The Ukrainian National Museum hopes to provide that environment and deepen its relations with the youth of the community for future endeavors.

Exhibit Sponsored by Self Reliance Ukrainian Federal credit Union The Ukrainian National Museum is located in the heart of the Ukrainian Village, at 2249 W. Superior St. in Chicago.

10 Exhibit Sponsored by Self Reliance Ukrainian Federal credit Union The Ukrainian National Museum is located in the heart of the Ukrainian Village, at 2249 W. Superior St. in Chicago. Hours: Thursday through Sunday, 11 am to 4 pm Admission: Adults $5.00, Children under 12 - Free. For more information, Free parking adjacent to the museum. Call (312) for museum. Event 2: Gallery Talk with T. Paul Young and John Corbett, Jan 15 at 2 pm This exhibition is rooted in the founding of the New Bauhaus which formally opened its doors in 1937 at the renovated Marshall Field mansion on the near south side of Chicago. This new school, directed by former Bauhaus Master László Moholy-Nagy, began a powerful and dynamic new chapter within Chicago s art, design and educational community. The four gifted artists exhibited here, Alexander Corazzo, Gretchen Schoeninger Corazzo, Robert Nickle and Tadao Takano, are among many from Moholy-Nagy s school whose work has received only rare exposure to a broad public audience. Yoga For All Beings 508 N Hoyne Ave 3B

New Year s Class with Kim Manning, Jan 76 at 1:30 pm Join us on Saturday, January 7th from 1:30-3:30pm at Yoga For All Beings as Kim Manning leads a special New Year's class.

11 New Year s Class with Kim Manning, Jan 76 at 1:30 pm Join us on Saturday, January 7th from 1:30-3:30pm at Yoga For All Beings as Kim Manning leads a special New Year's class. Reflect, Reset & Restart: Transitioning into 2017 is a multifaceted workshop that includes an all levels vinyasa flow, some basic meditation and breathing exercises as well as time for reflection, journaling and goal setting for the new year.

12 Bluprint Fitness 1828 W Hubbard Street, Suite B

15-20% Off Silver & Gold Memberships this Jan 1 Complimentary Health & Fitness Assessment $125 On-Ramp Month 20% Off Gold Membership PIF 15% Off Silver Membership PIF About the West Town Chicago

13 15-20% Off Silver & Gold Memberships this Jan 1 Complimentary Health & Fitness Assessment $125 On-Ramp Month 20% Off Gold Membership PIF 15% Off Silver Membership PIF 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.

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

Media Contact: Traffic PR & Marketing, Inc. Jody Grimaldi 630.470.0044 jody.grimaldi@gmail.com For Immediate Release What s Happening in West Town A Roundup of Dining, Retail & Cultural Events in February