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LARGEST BIOMEDICAL FACILITY IN U.S. OPENS IN STREETERVILLE Page 8

Locals offer suggestions for best sites in Chicago New shareable scooters scoot into city Page 2

Taste of Chicago to offer food, top music talent Page 11

Page 4 The Louis A. Simpson and Kimberly K. Querrey Biomedical Research Center opens in Streeterville, benefitting medicine and the neighborhood. Photo courtesy Northwestern Medical School

Diverse art at Michigan Ave. fest

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Doorperson of the Month: Melvin Hunt

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Westchester boy becomes superhero in Streeterville Page 3

Uncover hidden bars in Chicago

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Chicago is testing ground for rentable electric scooters Decision about bringing scooters to New Eastside and downtown will be made after pilot program is complete

Managing Editor Jesse Wright

By Angela Gagnon Staff Writer

Staff Writers: Elizabeth Czapski Angela Gagnon Stephanie Racine Elisa Shoenberger

Electric scooters arrived in Chicago June 15 as part of a pilot program that will run through Oct. 15. After the trial period, the city intends to assess feedback before making decisions regarding the program.

The scooters are provided by 10 different companies including Lyft and Uber and number in the thousands. The shared scooters are limited to a 50-square mile-test area on the west side, which omits the downtown area including the Loop and Lakefront Path because there are already many transportation options there.

“Scooters are an environmentally friendly alternative to car travel that can provide increased transportation access for residents throughout the city,” said Isaac Reichman, Policy Analyst for the City of Chicago’s Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP).

“Those wary of the plan should understand that this is a shortterm, limited pilot designed to test scooters as a viable transportation option. We welcome feedback from all residents.”

Concerns include safety, congestion and scooters left haphazardly on the streets.

“Users should ride scooters in the same manner as they would a bike. This means

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Jeremy Hayes (left) and Mike Hart rent electric scooters in the West Loop. Photo by Angela Gagnon

avoiding the sidewalk and sticking to the bike lanes,” Reichman said. “We will be monitoring utilization and sidewalk clutter closely to understand the impact of this mobility option.”

“I think it’s fantastic.” said Chicago resident Mike Hart, who recently checked out the electric scooters in the West Loop. “It’s a great way to move around the city if you aren’t going far.”

“I’ve been hearing a lot of good things and want to try it out,” added resident Jeremy Hayes. “It’s a fast ride, and you can just use the Uber app.”

For New Eastside and downtown residents con-

FACTS ABOUT THE SHARED ELECTRIC SCOOTERS Scooters are limited to 15 mph They cannot be ridden on sidewalks They operate from 5 a.m.-10 p.m.

They must be removed from public way by the vendors The cost is typically $1 to unlock the scooters and 15 cents per mile Helmets may be provided by some vendors but are not required. Users are advised to bring their own helmets Scooters will slow and shut down if riders attempt to ride outside the designated boundaries l

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cerned about the possibility of electric scooters coming to the Lakefront, Reichman said, “Any decision about the future of scooters in Chicago will wait until after the pilot is

completed. We will be evaluating the performance of the companies and the impact of the scooters on residents and users before making any decisions on what will come next.”

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Finnegan Kuzniar, 6, of Westchester, become his superhero alter-ego Galacto in Streeterville with help from Make-A-Wish volunteers and the Chicago Police. Photo by Bill Richert

Westchester boy becomes superhero in Streeterville Finnegan Kuzniar, 6, of Westchester, saved Chicago from evil villains with help from Make-A-Wish Illinois volunteers and the Chicago Police Department. Kuzniar was diagnosed with a life-threatening auto-immune disease and even a common cold can send him to the hospital for a long stay.

In June, the Make-A-Wish Illinois chapter allowed Kuzniar to live out his dream to become his superhero alter-ego Galacto in Streeterville.

This included a ride-along in a police roll call, a helicopter ride and a pursuit of bad guys with capture at Navy Pier. Following that, there was a press conference wherein the Chicago Police Department praised Kuzniar for his heroic efforts.

For Kuzniar’s wish, the Chicago Police Department, Columbia College Chicago costume team and Costumers With a Cause have all volunteered their time and talent to craft this remarkable experience.

Make-a-Wish believes that fulfilling children’s wishes helps kids look past their limitations, helps families overcome anxiety and helps entire communities experience joy.

Since its local founding in 1985, the chapter has granted more than 15,000 wishes. A child does not necessarily have to have a terminal diagnosis to qualify. For information visit: illinois.wish.org.

Navy Pier launches ‘Piertastic Tuesday’ discount program In June, the Navy Pier announced a weekly discount program available to guests.

Dubbed “Piertastic Tuesday,” the program will run through Sept. 3 and visitors will have the opportunity to take advantage of special Pier-wide deals and promotions from on-site attractions, dining establishments, entertainment options and retail shops. Visitors can

mention Piertastic Tuesday at any participating establishments to redeem discounts.

Piertastic Tuesday offers include buyone-get-one-free Play the Park Passes to Pier Park attractions and $20 parking passes for up to 12 hours. Pier Park attractions include the iconic Centennial Wheel and the Pepsi Wave Swinger.

Parking can be validated with a sticker from the Pier Park Box Office or the Navy Pier Guest Services Desk in the Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion.

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Largest biomedical research facility in U.S. opens in Streeterville

By Jesse Wright In June, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine unveiled the largest academic biomedical research facility in the United States.

Opening ceremonies for the Louis A. Simpson and Kimberly K. Querrey Biomedical Research Center, 303 E. Superior St., included local officials as well as Sen. Dick Durbin and Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

The facility will provide additional space for biomedical research and, according to a news release, the school is the fastest-growing research center among U.S. medical schools.

Pritzker said the Chicago facility will attract top talent.

“Building the best biomedical research hub right here in Streeterville means that we can attract researchers from all around the globe,” the governor said. “And it also means the best and the brightest will stay right here in Chicago.”

Kimberly Querrey, for whom the building is partially named, said she expects the research done in the facility will change human health.

“Lou [Simpson] and I are fortunate to be able to support the biomedical community and we’re humbled by the collaboration of the many scientists in this room committed to

Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at the Louis A. Simpson and Kimberly K. Querrey Biomedical Research Center grand opening in June. Photo by Jesse Wright

improving human life,” she said.

The 12-story building was designed by Perkins and Will and features a curved-glass exterior and offers Northwestern 625,000 square feet of research space. In addition, the building is designed for a future expansion that can more than double its size vertically, with up to 16 new floors in the second phase of construction.

According to the release, the site will be staffed by 2,000 people and is expected to generate $390 million a year in economic activity.

Donors and local elected officials cut the ribbon at the Louis A. Simpson and Kimberly K. Querrey Biomedical Research Center grand opening. Photo by Jesse Wright

Louis A. Simpson and Kimberly K. Querrey Biomedical Research Center opened in Streeterville. Photo courtesy Northwestern Medical School

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Doorperson of the Month

Join us for a very special “Run Aground Day” event to celebrate the day that Cap Streeter ran his boat aground and staked his claim (and his name) on the Streeterville neighborhood.

Melvin Hunt at 201 E. Chestnut

By Jesse Wright Melvin Hunt, has a long history as a Streeterville doorperson.

He’s spent the last 26 years at 201 E. Chestnut St., and before that, 11 years at a building across the street.

In that time, he’s made quite an impression with residents and management.

As he walks through the lobby, Tom Mahar, Hunt’s boss, stops to praise his employee.

“He’s the best doorman in the city of Chicago,” Mahar said. “And all of the suburbs.”

Hunt said the trick to being a good doorperson is Melvin Hunt, at 201 E. Chestnut, is the Doorperson of the kindness and courtesy.

Month for Streeterville. Photo by Jesse Wright “You have to be nice,” he said. “And you have to get along with Other than helping with the door, packpeople. You have to learn names. You have ages and hailing cabs, Hunt said his job to be good at learning names.” is fairly low-key. This year roving groups Hunt said 201 E. Chestnut was built about of youth have harassed and in some cases 56 years ago, 10 years before Hunt got to the attacked pedestrians in Streeterville, but city, following a move from Memphis.

Hunt said those problems don’t make it “I had aunts and relatives up here and down Chestnut.

I used to go visit them over the summers, “It’s a very quiet neighborhood,” he said. and when I become 21 I decided to move While not working, Hunt said he spends up here,” Hunt said. There seemed to be time at home and running errands. better opportunities in Chicago than down “Well, there’s nothing much I do,” he said. in Tennessee, he said.

“There are a lot of doctors’ appointments.

Over the decades, Hunt made a home And I go shopping with my wife. She loves for himself in the city. He’s got a wife, five to shop. To her it’s relaxing. I hate it.” grown children, grandchildren and even Hunt may get a lot more free time soon. some great-grandchildren.

He will turn 70 within three years, and exAnd he discovered a passion for workpects to retire by then. Hunt said he already ing the door. knows what will fill his days.

“I like to meet new people,” he said. “It’s “That’ll probably be it,” he sighed. “Shopa great job.” ping with the wife.”

He estimates there are about 300 residents in the building, and he’s worked hard To nominate your favorite doorperson, to memorize names and personalities of all. email info@neweastsidecommunity.com “If I see someone two or three times, I’ll with the door person’s name and why you know their names and stuff like that,” he think they should be the doorperson of the said. “If you see them every day it bemonth. Each winner will receive a $25 gift comes easy.” card to Mariano’s.

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Anna Dominguez’s tape art; she is one of the few artists working in the medium.

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Sticking with the queen of tape

By Jesse Wright Anna Dominguez is the queen of tape.

It’s a self-proclaimed monicker but it’s also something she can back up.

Not video tape nor audio tape. Sticky tape. The sort of stuff people use to seal packages and paint walls. She is a tape artist—at once the inventor of a medium and a leader in the Chicago arts scene.

Dominguez, a Gold Coast resident, has a piece displayed in the St. Jane Hotel in New Eastside. St. Jane owner Carrie Meghie said she’s glad to work with local talent.

“We are thrilled to support an up and coming artist who is unique, innovative and extremely talented,” Meghie said.

This is the second work Meghie’s bought from Dominguez.

“I first saw Anna’s work when she created a piece for me and my husband for

Anna Dominguez is the queen of tape art and a pioneer of the form. Photo courtesy of Anna Dominguez

our charity (the Jackson Chance Foundation) a few years ago,” Meghie said.

“I was impressed, not only by her talent and creativity, but also by her generosity to create such a special piece for us personally. When selecting the artists to work with at St. Jane, she immediately came to mind.”

Dominguez has been creating art since she was a girl. Following graduation from the arts program at Dominican University, she delved into the tape designs—a style she invented.

“It’s really cool to see that this has become a form of art,” she said. “A lot of us that create with tape call it ‘tape art’ and I refer to my work as ‘tapings.’ When I started this nine years ago, no one was doing what I was doing as far as I know. In the last two years it’s really picked up as a form of art and more people are creating with tape now.”

Dominguez focuses on sports figures, most recently the tennis champion Serena Williams, with the kinetic energy illustrated with various shades and textures of different tape.

“I’m a huge sports fan and athlete myself,” she said. “To me sports and my art relate so much. It’s like you work towards this goal, it’s grueling sometimes, you laugh, cry, mentally push through some of your biggest obstacles. In a way, art is both physically and mentally enduring for me, like sports. I could be up for 21 hours straight working on a piece I’m really into and it does take a toll on your body. But a lot of it is mental for me. At the end you find out all the hard work you’ve put into that one piece was worth every emotion and physical obstacle you’ve hit.”

To check out her work, visit www.queenoftape.com.

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Artfest brings diversity to Michigan Avenue

By Elisa Shoenberger Staff Writer Sixty-five artists from 19 states will be displaying and selling their works during the fourth annual Artfest Michigan Avenue from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 19-20 at 435 N. Michigan Ave. This juried art show features artists of numerous disciplines, including traditional visual arts, photography, jewelry and ceramics.

Amdur Productions, who run the artfest along with the Millenium Art Festival, June 28-29 at Lake and Michigan, have been running art shows for more than 36 years.

Amy Amdur, of Amdur Productions, said they reached out to the Magnificent Mile Association after learning there was an opening to run the show. She had grown up seeing Michigan Avenue as “a magical street with all the beautiful stores and windows.” For Amdur Productions to run an art show on Michigan Avenue, she said “it was a full circle experience for me having grown up always idolizing Michigan Avenue.”

Now in its fourth year, people expect beautiful art in Pioneer Court, next to Tribune Tower and the Apple store. Amdur explains, “It’s a spectacular setting with landmarks, but what makes the show really special this year is the artists,”

Sixty-five artists from 19 states will participate in the annual Artfest Michigan Avenue July 19-20. Photo courtesy Artfest

Amdur said.

Mark Hersh, a Chicago-based photographer, will be showcasing his work for the second time at Artfest. Hersh said his work “Time After Time” brings together the new and old in a single photograph. He finds 100-120 year old photographs of cities, such as Chicago and Boston, then recreates the shot exactly in the present day at the same angle. Then he merges the two photographs together.

Hersh said he finds that the audience in areas such as Streeterville and Print-

er’s Row “like the history of those neighborhoods and tend to appreciate the history and preservation.”

Other artists at the fair include Ali Hasmut, a Chicago Portrait artist who has done quick portraits at past fairs; Todd Babb who creates 3-4 foot tall ballet dancer sculptures; and West Loop artist Heather Offord, who specializes in giant paintings.

But the focus of the Artfest is the art itself, Amdur said. Visitors should expect to see great art and demonstrations by artists.

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By Jesse Wright and Stephanie Racine

Summertime is tourist time in Chicago. The city is overwhelmed with options, so we asked some local residents their tips for tourists:

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“360 Sky Deck at the Hancock is a way better view of the city than the Willis Tower, and also way less of a hassle.”

Jeffrey Molsen

“The art galleries at River North are free.

They’re located at Superior Avenue and Franklin, and all the galleries are in that one neighborhood.”

Meg Sheehy, owner of the Zg Gallery.

“Take the Chicago Architecture Center boat cruise. There are a million things to do in Chicago, but if I had to pick one, I’d pick that.”

Penny Shaw “I’ve been making it my own personal endeavor to find the best rooftops in the city. My favorites are LondonHouse, Terrace 16 at Trump, and Noyane at the Conrad.”

Swati Gangrade

“Visitors need to take the Architecture River Cruise. All of the boats are great. And if they have time to do so, I would definitely visit the Frank Lloyd Wright home and studio in Oak Park.”

Judy Birk

“I’d tell visitors to take the Brown and Purple lines. If you look out the windows, it’s basically an architecture tour for $2.50.”

Myra Casis

“Visit the museums on Sunday mornings.

That’s when they’re the least busy.”

Steve Beier, owner of Steve’s Segway Tours

“The Museum of Contemporary Art’s Tuesdays jazz performances are pretty great. Also, on every third Saturday of the month is Family Day.” Trevor Carmean

“3 Arts Café is a great place to have lunch and to visit. The vibe in there is great.”

Melanie Ferrer

Tourists and residents traveling east on Randolph near Field Boulevard may remember Freddy Atkins, a tour guide with Steve’s Segway Tours who sports a distinguishing pompadour.

“I used to be the lead singer of a punk band,” Atkins said.

A nod to his punk past, the pompadour and leather jacket make the former rocker stand out.

But there is more to Atkins than just his cool look; he’s an experienced Segway rider and knowledgeable tour guide. He’s been a tour guide for 23 years. He’s worked at The Field Museum, The Adler Planetarium, The Shedd Aquarium and The Museum of Science and Industry. He’s given boat tours, walking tours and bus tours. But he found his niche with Segway tours.

“I discovered Segways for the first time in the lower level of the Planetarium,” Atkins said. One of the divers from the Shedd was riding a Segway around, which piqued his interest. From there, he decided to look into Segway tours.

Atkins met Steve Beier while doing the tours.

Beier, a former options trader, was recovering following a car accident.

“I did odd jobs for about three and-a-halfyears,” Beier said.

In 2007, Beier started his own business: Steve’s Segway Tours.

For New Eastside residents Beier and Atkins, the neighborhood was the perfect home for the business.

As for Atkins, he was diagnosed with Marfan Syndrome, which made normal work difficult.

“I couldn’t work a regular job,” he said.

Marfan Syndrome affects connective tissues in the body, which makes getting around tough.

Segways make it easier for Atkins and he’s able to work as a Segway tour guide.

Beier was happy to bring Atkins on to his company. Beier said he tries to hire storytellers with “a smile that lights up the world,” he said.

The Library, in the basement of the Gilt Bar in River North, has a speakeasy feel with soft lights, bookshelves and 1920s music. Photo by Elisa Shoenberger

Sip with secret agents at Chicago’s undercover bars

By Elisa Shoenberger Staff Writer Looking for someplace new? Someplace weird? Someplace out-of-the-way? Look no more. Here is a list of the best hidden bars downtown.

Freddy Atkins (center), a tour guide with Steve’s Segway Tours, sports a distinguishing pompadour and leather jacket, a nod to his past as the lead singer of a punk band. Photo by Stephanie Racine

Training is important at Steve’s Segway Tours— for both guests and guides.

“Freddy says we train for life,” Beier said.

Both Atkins and Beier are patient and say they take as much time as needed to train a Segway newcomer.

Customer Gail Regas said Beier and Atkins treated her family differently than other tour companies.

“My son with autism, who is very coordinated and can operate a Segway easily, was immediately dismissed from a tour without even a trial,” Regas said. But when she went to Steve’s Segway Tours with her son and her brother—who also was dismissed from a tour, for being too tall—Beier and

Atkins didn’t turn them away.

“Steve’s Segway Tours accommodated both situations wonderfully and they both had so much fun that they will definitely go again many times in the future,” Regas said.

“Freddy was amazing and very friendly,” customer Bonnie Mooney said. Mooney’s experience was also catered to her group’s needs, she said.

Tours can be designed to fit any schedule, group or person, but Atkins and Beier have their favorite spots.

“My favorite place to tell stories is the Field Museum,” Beier.

For more information, visit stevessegwaytours. com or call 312-946-9467.

SafeHouse Chicago A Milwaukee transplant, this Streeterville bar lets patrons feel like secret agents. First one must locate the red door and then provide the password or perform a designated task. Once these tests are passed, patrons find themselves in a spy-themed cocktail bar. It’s goofy and fun with lots to explore, including secret entrances and passages.

60 E. Ontario St. The Drifter This River North establishment is also in the basement of another bar, the Green Door Tavern. The cocktail menu varies because drinks are printed on tarot cards, and different cards list different drinks.

Risk-seeking patrons can snag a fortune cookie from a Buddha cookie jar where each fortune lists a cocktail or liquor.

After 8 p.m., there’s burlesque and musical entertainment curated by Michelle L’amour.

Expect to pay a cover charge.

Green Door Tavern 678 N. Orleans St.

The Milk Room This tiny hidden bar is on the second floor of the Chicago Athletic Association, 12 S. Michigan Ave. Allegedly, it was used by members during Prohibition. Paid reservations are recommended as the bar only has eight seats. This is the place for the discerning cocktail aficionado since they serve rare spirits.

Chicago Athletic Association 12 S. Michigan Ave. Blind Barber The Blind Barber, in West Loop, is in the back of an actual barber shop. When a patron enters the barbershop and asks for the bar, they will be directed to an unmarked door.

Once inside the cocktail bar, it’ll feel like a time warp with soft lights and cozy chairs. In addition to a delicious cocktail list, they offer a grilled cheese that isn’t to be missed.

Back of the barber shop 948 W. Fulton Market The Library The Library is located in the basement of the Gilt Bar in River North. It has a speakeasy feel with soft lights, bookshelves and gentle 1920s music playing. They don’t take reservations, expect a wait.

Gilt Bar 230 N. Kinzie St.

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Chicago greeter’s guide to the city’s gems Don’t want to fight the crowds at Cloud Gate to get a selfie? Looking for a special spot or event not typically on the tourism map? Get off the beaten path and get in with the locals with this quick guide. Wally Braun, a Chicago resident and official city greeter, has some suggestions.

By Wally Braun 1. Chicago SummerDance, 601 S. Michigan, Wednesday through Sunday from June 26 to Aug. 24. The dances generally run from 6 to 9:30 p.m. There will be 48 live bands or DJs offering a variety of music. Instructors teach the dances from 6 to 6:30 p.m. followed by open dancing until 9:30 p.m. There are also refresh-

ments. Many local residents participate, but not too many tourists. The event is a fun way to meet many other people and visitors can dance or just watch.

For a complete schedule, check out chicago.gov.

not have to sign up ahead of time, just show up.

3. New Chicago Public Library, 400 S. State St. The library has a beautiful interior— go to the upper atrium to really get an eyeful. There are some 2. Chicago Instagreeter: wonderful permanent and Wally Braun Free, one-hour walks around short term exhibits, including a the Loop with a local volunteer are beautiful, and absolutely moving, permaoffered 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday through nent exhibit of more than 55,000 dog tags Monday by the Chicago Cultural Cenrepresenting the men and women who ter at 78 E. Washington St. Limited to a died in the Vietnam War. This display is at maximum of six people, the tours take the third floor escalator entry. visitors by places they would probably never see. This is similar to the regular 4. Signature Room on the 95th floor in Chicago Greeter Service but visitors do the John Hancock building. The elevator

is free and the cost of a refreshment is less than the fee to the observation floor.

Be sure to tell female tourists to visit the ladies’ room. (I’m told the window goes from floor to ceiling and the view is quite exciting.)

5: At DuSable Harbor, there is a very nice, small spot called Café Michelle where tourists can sit with a refreshment and snacks while watching the other tourists, locals and boaters. It’s fun, interesting and relaxing.

Wally Braun is an official Chicago greeter through the city’s Chicago Greeter program. Learn more about the program at choosechicago.com.

Shakespeare comedy to be staged in 19 Chicago parks

By Elisa Shoenberger Staff Writer Shakespeare in the Parks will commence its eighth summer with The Comedy of Errors July 18 at the Polk Bros Park at Navy Pier. They will perform the show in 19 parks throughout Chicago, as far north as Loyola Park and as far south as Calumet Park.

The production will be an abridged 75-minute version of The Comedy of Errors adapted and staged

by Jeff Award-winning director David H. Bell.

Over the two month run, Shakespeare in the Parks will perform 25 shows, the last on Aug. 18 in Ping Tom Memorial Park.

Shakespeare in the Parks programs are free and offer an opportunity for people to bring lawn chairs and

blankets and feast while watching a show.

Andrea San Miguel, an actor in this year’s production as well as Community Engagement Coordinator for the show, said she loves the Shakespearean language as well as how “the stories are so universal that they bridge all ages, all cultures, and all communities.

Through them, we come to understand we aren’t so different from each other after all.”

San Miguel, who will be performing as Luciana, said a favorite part of the show is getting “to see the people as much as they can see me.”

She said she loves being able to look someone in the eye and talk directly to them while giving a speech. Moreover, she’s seen the show attract

passing bike riders and kite fliers to come and join the audience.

As Community Engagement Coordinator, San Miguel has been working with numerous partners, including park advisory councils, local businesses, churches, arts organizations and neighborhood councils, to get people excited for The Comedy of Errors.

Each show of Shakespeare in the Parks begins with a short performance put on by a local group, San Miguel said. In past years, shows have had singers, dancers and musicians.

“I love it because it’s a way for their artists to share their talents, tell their stories, and raise awareness about the great work being done in and around their communities,” she said.

Shakespeare in the Park will perform The Comedy of Errors at the Navy Pier July 18. Photo courtesy Shakespeare in the Park

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Taste to offer De La Soul, 82 food vendors from across the city

New restaurants 90 Miles Cuban Café A Place by Damao Bar Takito Barangaroos Aussie Pies Ben’s Bar-Be-Cue Big Wang’s Chinese Street Food Black Dog Gelato, Brazilian Bowl Inc. Buscia’s Bacon Buns Coastline Catering Da Pizza Dude Dmen Tap

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By Jesse Wright With July comes the annual Taste of Chicago, a celebration of all that’s great to eat in the city.

This year’s event will be held July 10-14 in Grant Park and will feature 82 restaurants and food trucks and 300 menu items. The event also offers live music including headliners De La Soul with Taylor Bennett and Courtney Barnett with Sunflower Bean.

Mary May, spokesperson with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, said the event will offer something new for longtime Taste of Chicago veterans.

“We have a number of new restaurants this year,” she said. “We have more restaurants than we’ve ever had.”

However, not all restaurants and food trucks will be available through the entire festival, so visitors to the free festival should check schedules at TasteofChicago.us.

While the general admissions area is free, the music performances are ticketed events.

Food tickets begin at $10 for 14 tickets.

Visitors can purchase those online. In addition, visitors can also purchase tickets ($50) to the Taste Oasis area. This is a new area which provides visitors with exclusive access to music and seating and dining options.

May suggested visitors try the new entrants and try restaurants that are unfamiliar. Often, Chicagoans spend most of their time in their neighborhoods, places with which they are already familiar. She

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WEEKEND BRUNCH The Taste of Chicago offers downtown residents a chance to try foods from around the city. Photo courtesy DCASE

said Taste aims to shake that up and break people out of their habits.

“One big thing about the Taste of Chicago is it is an appeal for people to get out and try a new restaurant,” she said. “After Taste is over, we want people to go out and see a new part of the city and to spread their wings.”

In addition to the food and music, the festival will also offer chef-led demonstrations and other specialty events. On July 10, the Best Lists event will recognize award-winning chefs and restaurants listed on “best of” lists. On July 11, the City Streets event will feature chefs from around Chicago. July 12 will feature a Healthy Eating event with spotlight dishes that are vegan or vegetarian or otherwise healthy. On July 13 the Spicy Hot demonstration will highlight cuisines that bring the heat and the July 14 Mac N Cheese Smackdown is a showcase of various macaroni and cheese dishes.

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| NEWS BRIEFS | City-wide initiative Platforms in the Park to offer interactive performances In June, Chicago Ideas announced it will offer a series of staged spontaneous interactive performances.

Chicago Ideas will produce events in collaboration with community leaders and nonprofit organizations that will take place

on platforms and stages at 11 local parks. The Steeterville performance will be at the Polk Bros Stage at Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave., though the date and time have not been decided by press deadline.

Each platform will serve as a place for community members

Aster Hall offers new space for happy hour

Although the Bridgehouse Museum’s riverwalk entrance is closed due to construction, their Wacker Driver entrance is open for business. Photo by Jesse Wright

Bridgehouse Museum to offer events through summer Though the main Riverwalk entrance to the McCormick Bridgehouse and Chicago River Museum is shuttered as city workers renovate the space, the museum is open and busy planning for upcoming projects.

The Bridgehouse Museum celebrates the history of Chicago’s bridgehouses—the small offices once used to manually raise and lower the city’s drawbridges—as well as the history of the Chicago River. Aside from the museum, many of the bridgehouses are now closed and unused.

The museum, at the northern corner of Columbus Drive and upper Wacker, is only open during the spring, summer and early fall. Museum director Josh Coles said he’s happy with the work on the Riverwalk which will improve the exterior space.

“They are expanding the plaza space,” he said. “They’re going to add two large long planters full of native plants. It should be good.”

Inside the museum, Coles said the organization continues to welcome locals and tourists with a robust schedule of river-related events through the summer.

“In July and August we do a speaker series,” he said. The free series will kick off July 8 and run from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Experts will talk on a variety of topics, from the history of the area to the ecology of the river.

Tickets are $85 for a single or $155 for two tickets, available online at bridgehousemuseum.org.

In September, the Bridgehouse Museum will offer a temporary exhibit, The Tender House project, which imagines the potential use of the other bridgehouses in Chicago.

The Bridgehouse Museum is open Fridays through Mondays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Thursday from noon to 7 p.m. The museum is closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

to participate in spontaneous performance, direct address and town hall-style meetings. Anyone interested in hosting an event should email their idea to community@chicagoideas.com. Visit chicagoideas.com/platforms for more information.

Purple Pig gets new home

Hogsalt’s latest concept, Aster Hall, on the 5th and 6th floors of the 900 North Michigan shops, debuted its first happy hour menu in June. Available Monday through Friday from 4:30-6:30 p.m., guests can enjoy the happy hour specials in the food hall’s upstairs Bar & Study area.

Aster Hall’s upstairs Bar & Study invites guests to experience the new happy hour menu while taking in views of Michigan Avenue and the lake. Specials include signature drinks Dark & Stormy, a tiki classic with rum and ginger beer; Gold Rush, a bourbon drink with honey; and the Gimlet, a cocktail that can be made with vodka or gin. All happy hour specials are available for $8.

Guests can also choose from spirits available on the full Bar & Study menu. The bar also hosts a selection of all day specials, including $5 wine and beer and $9 highballs.

The Purple Pig, the popular Michigan Avenue dinner and drinks spot, moved from 500 N. Michigan Ave. to 444 N. Michigan Ave. in June.

The Purple Pig features a James Bear Award-winning chef and partner Jimmy Bannos Jr., who said the 10-year-old restaurant needed more space.

“The time was right to pursue a larger space more uniquely suited to the needs of our business, which continues to grow year after year,” Bannos said. “Our team is proud to call The Magnificent Mile home, and we feel very fortunate to have landed this exciting space.”

The 4,657 square foot restaurant will feature 120 dining room seats and will include a 20-seat semi-private dining room for small groups.

Women’s Bar Association celebrates 19th Amendment In June, Illinois celebrated the 100th anniversary of ratification of the 19th Amendment. llinois was one of the early states to ratify the amendment which gave women the right to vote.

Suffragettes gained statewide support for the 19th Amendment by working with other groups, so the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois, in that spirit, is partnering with several other bar associations, according to a press release from the WBAI. The WBAI will host a luncheon Oct. 16 at The Union League Club to honor the 19th Amendment.

The featured speaker will be Re-

Women’s Bar Association of Illinois is celebrating the 100th anniversary of ratification of the 19th Amendment. Photo courtesy of the WBAI

becca Pallmeyer, first female Chief Judge of the Northern District of Illinois.

Corinne Heggie, newly-installed president of the WBAI, said the suffragette movement is inspirational.

“It took over 100 years to get it on the books,” she said. “And

[that] speaks to the power of the folks who got it on the books.”

Heggie said in the spirit of the 19th Amendment, the WBAI will continue to serve as a resource for Illinois and Chicago.

To find out more about the group, visit wbaillinois.org.

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ONGOING Tuesdays

Tuesday Trivia Test your Knowledge every Tuesday with trivia at Streeterville Pizzeria & Tap. Maybe all those Jeopardy! marathons will finally pay off. 7 - 9 p.m., free, Streeterville Pizzeria & Tap, 355 E. Ohio St., 312-631-3393, streetervillepizzeriatap.com Tuesday on the Terrace at the Museum of Contemporary Art Summer Tuesdays come alive on the MCA’s Anne and John Kern Terrace Garden with free music highlighting artists from Chicago’s internationally renowned jazz community. The performances start at 5:30 p.m. and run through 8 p.m. For more information, visit mcachicago. org or stop by the museum at 220 E. Chicago Ave. SOAR Farmer’s Market Join the Streeterville Organization of Active Residents every Tuesday for the SOAR Farmers Market. Through October, SOAR brings fresh goods to the Museum of Contemporary Art Plaza.

Stroll through the market for fruits & vegetables, baked goods, flowers, specialty packaged goods, and prepared food.

The market is located at 220 E Chicago Ave. For more information, visit soarchicago.org.

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through August

Millennium Park Summer Workouts Kickstart the day with a free workout on Millennium Park’s Great Lawn. On Saturday, workouts are 7 to 11 a.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. There will be no workout July 4.

July 18, weekly through Aug. 22

Skyline Village writing workshop Skyline Village’s first series of memoir writing workshops opens on and continues weekly. The workshops will be held

at Wintrust Bank Community Room, 100 West North Ave. This is a members only series. To find more information, visit skylinevillagechicago.org.

Wednesdays

Jazzin’ at the Shedd Live jazz lives at Shedd every Wednesday night this summer. Jazzin’ at the Shedd is back with a festival-worthy lineup of three of Chicago’s top jazz ensembles each week at the Shedd, 1200 S Lake Shore Drive. As the sun goes down and the music heats up, relax with a drink on our breezy terrace. Tickets are $19.95 for Chicago residents, $24.95 Nonresidents and free for members. The even is from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, visit sheddaquarium.org.

Glow Flow Yoga Unleash your inner yogi every Wednesday with this unconventional glow-inthe-dark yoga class. 6 - 7 p.m., $5, W Chicago - Lakeshore, 644 N. Lake Shore Drive, 312-943-9200, marriott.com

Thursdays

Acoustic Thursdays Enhance your evening with live acoustic music every Thursday at the Albert. 5 - 8 p.m., free, the Albert, 228 E. Ontario St., 312-471-3883, thealbertchicago.com

Every Third Thursday of the Month

Adler After Dark Experience the planetarium over drinks and unique entertainment every month.

Each event has a different theme, making it a fun (and educational) date spot.

21 and over, 6:30-10:30 p.m., $20, Adler Planetarium, 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr., 312-922-7827, adlerplanetarium.org

Fridays

Dreihous Museum presents: Saints & Sinners Walking Tour: Chicago’s Legacy of Virtue and Vice Saint or Sinner?

You decide, on this River North neighborhood walking tour that explores Chicago’s complex history of corruption

and altruism.The bustling neighborhood provides fertile ground to discuss Chicago’s history of prohibition and highlight the main characters in the City’s Temperance movement. The tours go from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and tickets are $50 for drinkers and $30 for non-drinkers. The backdrop for this walking tour will highlight the area’s famous, beautiful churches and historic pubs. Enjoy libations along the way. Guests must be 21 years of age. This tour takes place over approximately 2.5 hours and will cover about 1.5 miles. For more information, visit driehausmuseum.org.

Through Aug. 12

Water Flicks Watch your favorite Superhero movies outside at Polk Bros Park this summer.

See the website for a full line-up. 6:30 p.m., free, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., 312-595-7437, navypier.org

Select dates from July 12-Aug. 23

Jazz on the Lake Top Chicago Jazz artists will perform live every week at Polk Bros Park. This event is a collaboration between Navy Pier and the Jazz Institute of Chicago and will feature young bebop players, afro-beat music from Lagos, and more.

See website for performance times, free, Polk Bros Park, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., 312-595-7437, navypier.org

July 4

Fireworks at Navy Pier Join Navy Pier for a century-old tradition with the 4th of July Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. though the Pier opens at 10 a.m. To ensure the safety and comfort of all guests, Navy Pier will reach capacity and the gates will close.

Plan your visit accordingly, including arriving early. In addition to July 4, there are other opportunities to see biweekly Aon Summer Fireworks every Wednesday and Saturday night through Labor Day. Follow Navy Pier on Twitter at @NavyPier.

Fireworks Cruises Don’t want to fight the crowds at the Pier? Take a fireworks cruis through Odessy Cruise lines. Join us on the water for a 4th of July lunch or an open-bar dinner dinner cruise, featuring creative plated dining, award-winning wines, and a skyline that will take your breath away. Whether you cruise on the river or lake, you’ll have unobstructed views of Navy Pier’s outstanding fireworks show (weather permitting). Book now at odysseycruises.com.

July 6

WBEZ Podcast Passport presents: Wow in the World Pop Up Party The live event features podcast show hosts Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas live at the Chicago Theatre, 175 State St. Tickets are $40 and can be found at wbez.org.

July 8-21

French Restaurant Week Since its creation in 2011, French Restaurant Week has been hosted by over 240 participating restaurants.

This special week offers customers the ability to enjoy special prix-fixe menu options during dinner, and in some cases, lunch. In previous years, wines were highlighted within the restaurants and online promotions as exclusive sponsors. This year French Restaurant Week will return on July 2019 in New York and Chicago. Restaurants across both cities will be offering special promotional prices of $17.89 (bar option), $25 (lunch option), $42 (dinner option) and $178.90 (dinner option for 2) in honor of the French Revolution. For more information visit frenchrestaurantweek.com.

July 10-Aug. 25

The Wizard of Oz Take an unforgettable 75-minute journey down the Yellow Brick Road to the magical land of Oz, and share the wonder and delight of live theater with the young people in your life this Events continue on page 14

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After the show, meet the cast in the lobby for conversation and photos.

Most enjoyed by ages 5 and up. Tickets start at $24 and the performance is at the Chicago Shakespeare’s Courtyard Theater, Navy Pier, 800 E Grand Ave.

July 10-14

Taste of Chicago A Chicago tradition since 1980, the Taste of Chicago is the world’s largest food festival. Experience the city’s culinary diversity, as well as live music and other activities, at this annual summer festival. Wednesday-Friday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.–9 p.m., free entry (tickets required to buy food), Grant Park, 337 E. Randolph St., chicago.gov

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Fresh Fest!

Navy Pier is showcasing Chicago’s young talent in the arts for the second year in a row with its Fresh Fest!. This free, two-day celebration of the city’s gifted performing artists will highlight a variety of dance and music styles, including blues, classical, rock, jazz and more. The free festival is open to the public and will include multiple performances at various stages and spaces at the Pier, including the Wave Wall Performance Platform and the City and Lake Stages in Polk Bros Park. On July 12, the event will offer appearances by two other free Navy Pier arts and cultural summer programs: Wiggleworms, a live children’s music series presented in partnership with Old Town School of Folk Music, and Water Colors, a live jazz music series co-curated by the Jazz Institute of Chicago,

July Races Chicago Bears 5K, kids run - 7:30 a.m., Saturday, July 13 - Soldier Field Chicago Chinatown 5K, kids run - Saturday, July 13 - Chinatown Square Run to End Homelessness 5K - 8:30 a.m., Saturday, July 13 - Montrose Harbor Strike Out ALS 5K, 1 mile - 8 a.m., Saturday, July 13 - Guaranteed Rate Field The GLO Run 5K, 10K - 8:55 p.m., Saturday, July 13 - Montrose Harbor Burgers & Beer 5K - 7 p.m., Monday, July 15 - Soldier Field Taco Tuesday 5K, Kids Dash - 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 16 - Montrose Harbor Rock ’n’ Roll Chicago 5K - 7:30 a.m., Saturday, July 20 - Grant Park Rock ’n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon & 10K - 6:30 a.m., Sunday, July 21 Grant Park Run for Gus 5K, 1 mile walk, kids race - 6:15 p.m., Thursday, July 25 - Diversey Harbor

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There is a $5 fee; lunch Ditch Treat; open to all. The topic is “Who Came Before Us? Chicago’s Indigenous People,” based on a book by Dr. John Low. The Pokagon Bank of Potawatomi Indians have aggressively expressed their refusal to be marginalized and, in doing so, have contributed to the fabric and history of Chicago. Join us to examine the ways these tribal members have maintained a distinct native identity and contributed to the fabric and history of the city. rsvp@skylinevillagechicago.org.

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where guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a unique performance from students of the NextGenJazz

and will be held at Galleria Marchetti, 825 W Erie St. Tickets can be bought at eventbrite.com.

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July 19-20

Artfest Michigan Ave At the 4th annual Artfest, over 60 artists from around the country will gather near Tribune Tower to showcase their work. Get inspired by painting, jewelry, photography and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free, 435 N. Michigan Ave., 847-9264300, amdurproductions.com

The Mustache Crawl Crawl from bar to bar with other fun loving people while sporting a sweet ‘stache at Chicago’s favorite bar crawl.

Whether you’re wearing a fake ‘stache or plan on growing your own, you’re not going to want to miss The Mustache Crawl in Chicago. You do not need to sport a mustache to participate...but everything is more fun when you have one.

Tickets begin at $20 and the event starts at $10 a.m. at 3524 North Clark St. Tickets include admission, an official crawl T-shirt, a breakfast buffet, gift cards to use on the crawl, giveaways and more.

Tickets can be had at eventbrite.com.

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July 27

Ashore Thing Now in its seventh year, Ashore Thing is Chicago’s biggest party. Come out for this family affair at Navy Pier for the perfect summer setting. Enjoy a breath-taking view and lounge in luxury while sipping rosé, cocktails or ice cold beer at our premium cash bar.

As the beautiful sailboats parade past the Pier as part of the Race to Macinak, learn facts about each ship and its crew.

Following the parade of boats, dance the afternoon away with one of the city’s hottest DJs. The party goes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information visit cycracetomackinac.com.

July 17

Chicago’s Best Restaurants Taste all of Chicago’s best dishes in one night. To celebrate the Chicago Magazine’s special 50 Best Dishes issue, the magazine is bringing together the city’s biggest chefs for one blowout feast, with signature bites from a selection of the spots we honor in the issue along with cocktails and live entertainment.

Attendees must be over 21. Tickets begin at $80. The event begins at 6:30 p.m.

Night at the Zoo Join thousands of fun-loving people for a Night At The Zoo. This adults-only event will give guests the opportunity to enjoy beer and wine while taking in views of the zoo’s amazing animals and gardens. There will be food, beer and wine for purchase, DJ entertainment, games, giveaways and more. Tickets begin at $10 and the event starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Park Zoo. Tickets can be had at eventbrite.com.

Garden Party The Art Institute presents an evening inspired by Manet and Modern Beauty, the first Art Institute exhibition devoted exclusively to Édouard Manet in over 50 years. There will be dancing and music, cocktails, appetizers and a chance to explore the museum with guides. The event is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Art Institute, 111 S Michigan Ave. Tickets begin at $60 and $80 for non-members.

July 26

Earth, Wind & Fire The popular group Earth, Wind & Fire will perform at the Chicago Theater. The show begins at 8 p.m. and tickets start at $75. The theater is at 175 N State St.

Who Came Before Us? Chicago’s Indigenous People Chicago’s Skyline Village hosts a Friday Forum 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Mity Nice Grill,

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A good, long walk is therapy for the soul

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tress is something nearly everyone has to deal with.

Thankfully, in this modern age, there are plenty of potential remedies available.

Varieties of yoga, mental meditation and restorative mindfulness practices (not sure what mindJon Cohn fulness is, but if it works, I am all COMMUNITY for it) are just a few of the popular CONTRIBUTOR options for getting rid of stress.

But nothing works like a nice long walk to regenerate the spirit, get the blood flowing and cut through daily strife.

A walk offers great tension relief, heart health and can

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be mentally refreshing. Walking is easy on the body and fits around almost any schedule. There is no need to sign up for classes and there are no annual fees.

There are many wonderful potential walks in the nearby Lakeshore East vicinity—the Riverwalk, Michigan Avenue or any Chicago streets—where you can get your exercise and do some great people-watching as well. Then there is also the quieter, more sublime beauty of Northerly Island or a morning beachfront stroll.

My favorite walk includes a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow—the best tacos in Chicago.

For this route, head to the lakefront and begin walking south. Stroll past the beauty of DuSable Harbor and Monroe Harbor, gazing quickly at illustrious Bucking-

ham Fountain as you pass by. Then around the bend, toward Shedd Aquarium and the Adler Planetarium.

Take a peek back for one of the most gorgeous views of the Chicago beachfront and skyline. But don’t stop there.

Keep going as the path dead ends finally at Twelfth Street Beach.

There you will find some of the best tacos on the beachfront at Del Campos Tacos. Fresh, tasty and filling, they are a just reward for a great, long walk.

After the tacos, there could be a temptation to Uber home. No, no, no. You worked too hard for all this, and the walk back is just as invigorating as the walk there.

Jon Cohn is a New Eastside Resident.

Out and About in June

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SATCIUC TEBREHRN TANMODETRES

Why are there no knock knock jokes about America?

June answer: What goes up but never comes down? Your age.

A July riddle: What loses its head every morning only to get it back at night?

A: A pillow.

Got a great joke or riddle? Send it in and make us laugh at info@neweastsidecommunity.com.

Where am I?

This month’s Where am I is a colorful facade in New Eastside.

It should be a familiar sight to many; can you recognize it?

If you think you know it, email us at info@neweastsidecommunity.com.

Answer to June Where am I? Congratulations to Eric Stepanovic and to Kathy Healey.

These eagle-eyed residents correctly noted the garage door at the north dock of 680 N. Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville.

Mike Rothbauer and Susan Rothbauer wait at Millennium Park for the start of the summer concert series on a recent Thursday evening. Photos by Jesse Wright

Kristy Scudella and Matt Warchter spent an afternoon at the Streeterville Farmer’s Market on a recent Tuesday.

Dr. Matthew Davis and Shirley Ryan attended the opening of the Louis A. Simpson and Kimberly K. Querrey Biomedical Research Center.

Rick Maul and Teran Storey hunt Pokemon in Grant Park at Pokemon Fest.

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