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Arts & Entertainment Event highlights of the week!

SportsWise

The SportsWise team chats about the proposed new stadiums for the White Sox and The Bears.

Cover Story: A Guide to Thrift Shops

Our 9th annual Rummage Sale/Thrift Shop guide embodies what StreetWise is all about. Gently worn clothing from a rummage sale or thrift shop means that a person on the street can have the same dignity as anyone else. Thrifting also offers unique and beautiful items for homes of all income levels. Environmental sustainability is a factor; thrifted items stay out of landfills. Local charities benefit from many of the rummage sales and thrift shops. And finally, selling your own items can mean well-deserved emergency cash.

The Playground

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

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A Visual History!

‘The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige’

Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 S. Cornell Ave., presents “The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige,” the career-spanning survey of artist, designer, and educator Robert Earl Paige. With multimedia works made between 1964 and 2024, this solo show is the largest presentation of the Chicago native’s work to date, including rarely seen parts of Paige’s collection that explore the artist’s lifelong quest for beauty and equality. The exhibition features public programming made in close collaboration with the community, including a series of public talks with artists and scholars; performance and workshop collaborations with Honey Pot Performance Collective and Hyde Park Jazz Festival; and a series of free community art-making activities at the Art Center and unconventional spaces like community gardens, barber shops, laundromats, and churches throughout Chicago’s South Side. The exhibition is on view from April 6 until October 27. FREE and open to the public. To find out more about the exhibit and special programs, visit www.hydeparkart.org

A Life in Design!

‘Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual Universe of Victor Moscoso’ Instituto Cervantes of Chicago, 31 W. Ohio St., hosts “Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual Universe of Victor Moscoso,” a new curated exhibition spotlighting the graphic design work of the Spanish-American artist and AIGA Medalist through June 15. Moscoso is best known for his psychedelic rock posters, advertisements and underground comix in San Francisco during the ’60s and ‘70s. The New York Times observes, “Moscoso’s riotous, perceptually and conceptually confounding works advanced a countercultural ethos of imaginative and instinctual freedom whose effects continue to reverberate in today’s artistic culture.” FREE. Gallery hours: Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Closed on Sunday. For more information visit chicago.cervantes.es

Have a 'Good' Day!

‘The Good’

W hat is good? How are we supposed to be good and interesting? Is the pressure to be good, to be proper, to not hurt others, to not transgress, actually a way to hold one down? Can someone be not good but in tiny ways no one might notice? And what about the word, “virtue”? Loosely dubbing off Marcus Aurelius’ “Meditations,” Jenny Magnus sings her way through this dilemma, as she has been doing for 30 years. She is asking, is not being good the same as being bad? Playing now though April 21, at Chicago Dramatists, 798 N. Aberdeen St., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Tickets are priced on a “pay what you can” scale, with a suggested price of $20 at CuriousTheatreBranch.com

A Sleight of Hand!

‘Look Closer’

Fresh off a popular New York City run that launched at the legendary Carnegie Hall, internationally renowned magician Joshua Jay returns to the Rhapsody Theater, 1328 W. Morse Ave., April 4 – 28. “Look Closer” follows Jay’s acclaimed off-Broadway show that ran for more than two years. In most magic shows the magician diverts your attention, in “Look Closer,” audiences are invited to look very, very closely, as the shapes of the tricks change the more one focuses on them. In addition to his stage show, Joshua will perform an intimate close-up show for up to 16 people after his shows on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturday matinees. VIP tickets include access to this exclusive event while other ticket holders can add on the experience for $20. Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 2, 7:30, and 9:30 p.m. Tickets start at $30 at rhapsodytheater.com

Chicago Legends!

Giordano Dance Chicago: ‘Season 61 | UNLIMITED!’ Spring Engagement

Giordano Dance Chicago, America’s original jazz dance company, presents its spring engagement at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St., at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6. The program will feature the world premiere of “Gershwin in B,” a one-act extravaganza by Emmy Award-winner Al Blackstone (“So You Think You Can Dance”) and the world premiere of “unconditional” by GDC Company Dancer Adam Houston. Selections from GDC’s repertoire complete the program. Tickets are $20-$90 at HarrisTheaterChicago.org

A Classical Lunch!

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts

Classical Music Chicago presents the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts. The free weekly concert series features extraordinary music by artists who are early in their careers. Enjoy classical concerts in-person at 12:15 p.m. at the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, 55 E. Wacker. Face masks are optional. You may also stream from the comfort of your own home at classicalmusicchicago.org or listen on WFMT. On April 3, enjoy Nina Bernat on double bass and Umi Garrett on piano. On April 10, enjoy violinist Erin Gratz and pianist Euntaek Kim (pictured). FREE.

A Local Artist!

Victoria Martinez: Braiding Histories

This one-person exhibition features the art of Chicago-based creative Victoria Martinez who works in a variety of materials and scales, drawing inspiration from the body, the urban environment, architecture, and graffiti. On display at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., April 6 - July 28. A special Artist Tour & Talk will be held April 10, noon-1 p.m. FREE.

'A Partial Eclipse of the Park'

Cue Bonnie Tyler!

Pullman National Historical Park, 610 E. 111th St., will host an out of this world program for visitors to watch the 2024 solar eclipse, 1-3 p.m., Monday, April 8. Join National Park Service park rangers and a NASA Ambassador to learn about the eclipse through interactive activities, capture the fun at a space-inspired selfie station, and indulge in complimentary eclipse-themed snacks generously provided by the Historic Pullman Foundation. All ages are welcome. Bring a lawn chair and solar filter glasses. A limited number of solar glasses will be available first come, first served. This event is weather permitting. FREE.

A Genre Reinvented!

‘Sound of Silent’ Film Festival

ACM’s popular Sound of Silent Film Festival, now in its 19th year, is a unique event featuring new short silent films in every conceivable genre screened with newly-composed musical scores performed live. This year’s program features three comedies, a dramedy, three dramas, three animated films and a wildly inventive dance film, all with new scores performed live. At the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., April 4, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 at acmusic.org/tickets

Take It to the Street!

Greek Heritage Parade

Greektown Chicago, 300 S. Halsted St., presents the Annual Greek Heritage Parade on Sunday, April 7 at 2:30 p.m., celebrating the rich Hellenic identity and culture in Chicago. The parade has been of the biggest annual events in the Chicago Greek community since its founding in the 1960s. See colorful traditional costumes, experience traditional Greek music and dance troupe performances, and watch as the community officially celebrates Greek Independence.

Chicago's proposed new stadiums

John: We’re talking about a red-hot topic: the proposed new White Sox stadium on the 78 site along the Chicago River at Roosevelt. And the Bears near Soldier Field, or as Crain’s suggested, Goose Island. Friends of the Parks says the Bears should instead go to the Michael Reese Hospital site, near 31st and DuSable Lake Shore Drive.

Allen: Also basically for the Bears, out of town: in Illinois, but not Chicago. Talking about putting them next to the gambling casino could bring a lot of money, because a lot of people come to town not only to go to the game, but to gamble, so you kill two birds with one stone. They lose money on the game, they go and try to win it back at the casino.

Russell: I hope the Bears stay in Chicago. Arlington Heights is too far to go. The best place for the Bears is Goose Island. The White Sox, over on Roosevelt and Canal is all that space, only thing -- the Mission is down the street; you’ll have problems with panhandlers. The

Bears need to get out of Soldier Field. Everybody got new stadiums – the Rams, the Cowboys – but Chicago got nothing. The White Sox need to get out of that South Side. Too far to go, no place to shop.

William: I'm with Russell that the site is gonna be pretty close to 14th and Canal and Pacific Garden Mission. You’d probably have lots of people going and begging people for money. If you’re going to put the Bears and the White Sox in the same place, just build one stadium instead of wasting money. Put it by Goose Island and you’re right by the casino. I don't think any other city has that.

John: I think the Bears should build near the United Center at Madison and Damen. You got the Bulls and the Blackhawks, that area is really growing.

I am going in another direc-

tion with the White Sox. Last year, Illinois saw a decline of population of 2.26, while Tennessee saw a rise of 1.1%, meaning that Tennessee is growing, and we're shrinking, so I don't know if keeping the White Sox today will be as beneficial as in 1988 when they built Guaranteed Rate. In terms of traffic, the West Side would be easier than south on the lakefront and Goose Island, where parking is scarce, and you have no CTA except for the Chicago 66 bus. With the United Center, you wouldn’t be far from the Green Line and the No 20 Madison bus.

No matter where they build it, it’s gonna be a domed stadium, or we won’t get the Final Four, the Super Bowls. What better way to help out the economy of Chicago?

William: Wherever they put it, I hope they'll put some things nearby for families to enjoy after the game, not just a bunch of bars.

Russell: Everybody’s ideas sound good, especially a domed stadium.

Allen: Retractable so you can keep the heat in; then you can really enjoy the game. If we had the Bulls, the Bears, the Blackhawks, all in one area, people from out of town would get familiar with it.

John: I heard a politician say it is unfeasible to have two stadiums, so we might as well have two teams share. It would be like Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field, home to the Eagles and the Temple University Owls. Or like the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers playing a mile apart, but never on the same day.

Any comments, suggestions or topic ideas for the SportsWise team? Email StreetWise Editor Suzanne Hanney at suzannestreetwise@yahoo.com

Vendors (clockwise): A. Allen, Russell Adams, William Plowman and John Hagan chat about the world of sports.

Wednesday May 22, 2024

12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM 77 West Washington — Chicago

Featuring:

Luciano Antonio, Guitarist

Heitor Garcia, Percussionist

Held to commemorate the lives of our neighbors who were buried by the Office of the Cook County Medical Examiner

Keynote Speaker

DR. BRAD BRAXTON

President and Professor of Public Theology for CTS Chicago

Official Greetings from Ms. Toni Preckwinkle President of The Cook County Board of Commissioners

“To live and die alone is a human tragedy, but not to be remembered and mourned after earthly life is an ugly blemish on human dignity.”

W. Earl Lewis (1949-1999) Founder, The Interfaith Memorial Service for Indigent Persons

A SECOND LIFE

StreetWise's guide to thrift shopping in Chicago

CITY-WIDE CHAIN STORES

Salvation Army

Thrift Stores

Salvation Army Thrift Stores provide funding for Adult Rehabilitation Services for people who have lost the ability to cope and provide for themselves, due to substance abuse or other reasons, since the Salvation Army does not seek government support for these programs. Stores offer new and gently used clothing (with designer goods at the new Evanston location), housewares, small furniture and even used vehicles. 11-7 for shopping; drop-off hours vary. 1-800-SA-TRUCK (800.728.7825)

centralusa.salvationarmy.org

2151 W. Devon Ave.

6434 W. 63rd St.

2270 N. Clybourn Ave.

4315 N. Broadway

4052 W. Grand Ave.

2941 N. Central Ave.

9000 S. Harlem, Bridgeview 8732 S. Cicero, Oak Lawn 2424 W. Oakton Ave., Evanston Norridge Collection Center, 8354 W. Foster Ave.

Unique

3748 N. Elston Ave., 773.279.0850, Mon 8 am-9 pm, TWThFSat 10 am-9 pm, Sun 10 am-7 pm; donations during store hours.

6560 W. Fullerton, 773.622.6654, MTWThFSat 10 am-9 pm, Sun 10 am-7 pm. Donations received during store hours receive 20% off coupon to use in the store; outside bin also available. 3000 S. Halsted, 312.842.0942, Mon 6 am-8 pm, TWThFSat 9 am-8 pm, Sun 10-8; donations during store hours.

Ragstock

Ragstock offers new and nearly new clothes, both in-store and online. ragstock.com

812 W. Belmont Ave. 773.868.9263

Daily 11-7

835 N. Michigan Ave. 312.877.5877

MTWTh 11-7, Fri-Sat 11-8, Sun 12-6

1459 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773.252.4880

MTW 11-7, ThFSat 11-8, Sun 12-7.

Goodwill

Goodwill is where “every item has a past, and every purchase funds a future,” through job training, education and employment, for unemployed and underemployed, vets, people with disabilities. Stores and donation centers are generally open Mon-Sat 9-7, Sun-95; (Brookfield store open Mon-Sat 9-7, Sun 10-5). Attended Donation Centers open Mon-Sat 9-7, Sun 9-5 closed 1-1:30. amazinggoodwill.com

1201 W. Washington, 312.563.1187 9321 S. Western Ave., 773.344.3380 1916B Dempster St., Evanston, 847.905.1202

1900 S. Harlem Ave., North Riverside, 708.442.3606

5518 W. Touhy, Skokie, 847.745.5044 539 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, 630.357.6258

4131 Dundee Road, Northbrook, 847.291.4194

Family Thrift Store

Mon-Sat 9-9, Sun 11-7.

2527 W. Cermak Road, 773.847.4420 7000 S. Pulaski Road, 773.585.2700.

Village Discount

Village Discount offers 50% off select items daily, 10% off everything to VIP members on Mondays, Buy 1, Get 1 Tuesdays and 3 for $1 half-off items Sunday. 866.545.3836 Mon-Sat 9-9, Sun 10-7 villagediscountoutlet.com

4898 N. Clark St.

3301 W. Lawrence Ave.

4635 N. Elston Ave.

4027 W. Kedzie Ave.

2043 W. Roscoe St.

2032 N. Milwaukee Ave.

6419 S. Kedzie Ave.

2514 W. 47th St.

4020 W. 26th St.

2515 Chicago Road, Chicago Heights

2706 W. 165th St. Hammond, IN

Compiled by Suzanne Hanney

INDEPENDENT SHOPS - WEST

Economy Shop

103 S. Grove Ave., Oak Park, 708.383.2449

ECO shop three floors of antiques, casual and better clothing for men, women and children; books, shoes, housewares, toys, sewing and crafts, odds ’n ends to benefit 7 local charities. April 4 & 13 from 9-3. Donations Tues-Sat from 8-Noon except sale days. economyshop.org

Solé Resale Boutique

2413 W. Madison St. 312.637.9699

TWThFSat 11-6

Lawndale/Garfield native Natasha R. realized during the Crash of 2008 that “fashion was missing the intimacy of secondhand” so she established this Near West Side shop with men’s and women’s clothing at up to 70% off in 2012. Soleresale.com

Vintuition

1250 W. VanBuren, 312.550.5875

Upcycled ponchos, kimonos, and vintage clothes. vintuitionboutique.com

INDEPENDENT SHOPS - SOUTH

The Shudio

1152 W. 18th St. Chicago, 312 898 3061 Wed-Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5. Jewelry made in-house, vintage clothes, plants; theshudio.co

Knee Deep Vintage

1219 W. 18th St., 312.850.2510 MTWThFSat 12-7, Sun 12-6

Located in Thalia Hall in Pilsen, this store is a favorite of stylists and costumers for its global vintage goods. It buys on weekends, especially pre-90s T-shirts, pre-60s denim and workwear, all pre-1940s clothing in good condition. kneedeepvintage.com

Pilsen Vintage

1430 W. 18th St. 312.888.9989 Sun-Th 11-7, Sat 11-8. Clothing, jewelry, shoes, books, novelty items, and furniture. pilsenvintagechicago.com

A Lotta Good Stuff

501 E. 47th St., 708.724.3997 WTh 12-6, Fri 10-7, Sat 10-5

Upscale resale/consignment for antique furniture, curated home décor, men’s and women’s clothing, jewelry and accessories. alottagoodstuff.com

Treasures Depot

3455 S. Archer Ave., 773.847.6895 Mon-Sat 10-8 Sun 10-7.

Locally owned discount and overstock furniture and clothing store in McKinley Park. facebook.com/treasuresdepot

Hope’s Thrift Boutique

7600 S. Pulaski Road, 773.912.6159 MTWThFSat 10-6, Sun 11-5

Gently used and brand-new clothing from $2 to $25. facebook.com/hopesthriftboutique

2nd is the New 1st

4871 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn. MTWThFSat 11-6, Sun 11-4. 773.789.2133

Family-owned resale/consignment store for affordably priced furniture and household items. 2ndisthenew1st.com

Root Consignment

1913 W. 103rd 773.980.1800 Tues-Sun 10-4. Men’s, women’s and home fashions as well as artwork, decor, lamps and furniture. If selling large furniture, text photo first. Consignees receive 40% of purchase price.

Second Chance Thrift Shoppe

10444 S. Kedzie, 773.941.4481 Tues-Sat 10-4; donations accepted Thurs & Sat 10-2. New and gently used clothing, housewares, collectibles, jewelry, books, electronics, toys, videos, linens, furniture and more in this volunteer-run shop to support Garden Center Services for adults with intellectual disabilities, some of whom work with staff in the store. gardencenterservices.org

Knee Deep Vintage (courtesy photo).

INDEPENDENT SHOPS - NORTH

Lost Girls Vintage

1947 W. Chicago Ave., & 2710 N. Sawyer Ave.

Daily Noon-5. Kyla and Sarah say their business, started out of an RV, is more than just vintage clothing from the 1930s to 2000. It’s a mindset about unapologetically living a fearless life of fun and adventure. lostgirlschicago.com

Let’s Change

Resale Shoppe

1664 N. California, 773.683.1782

M-Sat 10-6. Humboldt Park store lets you shop for clothes to benefit Army of the Kind’s global nutrition centers. Through its Chicago Dream Center, AOTK serves homeless children, single moms, high-risk adolescent girls, women who are trafficked and people struggling with addiction and mental health. aotk.org

Mercy Beaucoup

1545 N. Wells St., 312.202.6794 TW 11-7 ThFS 10-6 Su 11-5 High-quality gently used designer or high-end clothing, accessories and collectibles; 100% of profits go to Mercy Home for Boys & Girls. mercybeaucoup.com

Vintage Underground

1507 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773.384.7880

S-Th 12-5 Fr&S 12-6 Sun 12-7 Handpicked vintage jewelry and accessories, gently used clothing and antique gifts. @vintageunderground on Instagram.

El Dorado

2634 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773.770. 3459

MTWThF11-7, Sat-Sun 12-7. Growing up, the Hispanic family owners of this Logan Square store were raised on thrift stores because they were “Bueno, Bonito y Barato”: “Good, Nice and Cheap.” When the opportunity came, they sought a legendary place for clothing treasures “...like the Lost City of Gold.”

Vintage Frills

2846 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773.799.8465

Daily Noon-5. Roseland-born owner Jennifer Kelly started as pre-teen at family-run thrift store, worked her way up through fast-fashion stores into luxury brands before opening this Avondale shop, named Chicago Magazine’s “Best New Spot for Retro Clothing and Housewares” of 2022. vintagefrillschicago.com

Monarch Thrift Shop

2875 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773.797.2090 WThSat11-5, F 11-6, Sun 1-4. Monarch partners with One Heart One Soul to provide job training and career pathways in the retail industry for homeless youth. Monarch Luxe is its new shopping experience. www.monarchthriftshop.com

Mt. Sinai Hospital Resale

2902 N. Clark St., 773.935.1434

MTWThF 10-7, Sat 10-6 Sun 11-5

All proceeds benefit Mt. Sinai Hospital. Check out @mtsinairesaleshop on Instagram

Out of the Closet

3311 N. Halsted., 773.435.9584 MonSat 10-7, Sun 10-6. If it doesn’t spark joy, get it out of your closet and into a place where 96 cents of every $1 goes to HIV services here and globally: testing, treatment, prevention. A LGBTQIA safe space. outofthecloset.org

Beatnix

3400 N. Halsted, 773.281.6933

MTWTh Noon-Midnight, Fri-Sun 10 a.m. to Midnight. “Drag queen’s attic” offers high quality wigs, exotic costumes and clothes in plus sizes, fun accessories, heels, playful jewelry, toys, makeup at reasonable prices.

Facebook.com/BeatnixonHalsted

Belmont Army Vintage

925 W. Belmont Ave. 773.779.8018

MTWThFSat 11-7, Sun 12-6

5117 N. Clark St. 773.654.1593 MTWTh 2-6, Fri 11-7, Sat 11-8, Sun 12-6

Clothing from 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s and today, especially for themed parties. belmontarmyvintage.com

Brown Elephant

3020 N. Lincoln Ave., 773.549.5943

5404 N. Clark St., 773.271.9832

217 Harrison St., Oak Park 708.445.0612 Daily, 11-6. Brown Elephant proclaims itself the place for fashionable finds, decor and everyday vintage style. Proceeds support LGBTQ+ care for the uninsured and underinsured at Howard Brown Health. www.howardbrown.org/ get-involved

Studio 32

3056 N. Racine St. 773.255.1960

Tues-Fri 2-7, Sat-Sun 11-6. Curated neighborhood thrift shop begun by 40-year prop shopper for the movie industry. You’ll find vintage fashion, fabric, pottery, toys, jewelry, art and crafting. “Thrifting is more than just shopping... it’s finding stuff with a soul,” as it says on studio32chicago.com

A Secret Closet

4617 N. Lincoln Ave. 773.293.2903 TW 12-4 ThF12-6 SSu 11-5 Find a mix of vintage clothing and one-of-a-kind accessories at this Lincoln Square shop. asecretcloset.com

Family Tree Resale

5066 N. Lincoln 312.918.9260 12-6 daily. Elizabeth Basa grew up thrifting with her mother and founded the store to help families in need and benefit the planet. Since opening in 2009, store has given back $500,000 to local schools and charities. Store devotes one-quarter of its space to kids’ clothes, shoes, toys, and an aisle to Indian clothes and fabrics. familytreeresale.com

Fad2Fresh

5653 N. Ashland Ave., WThF 1-8, Sat 12-8, Sun 12-7 312.608.8884 Women/ Queer/Black-owned vintage finds from 30s to 2000s: clothes, houseware, knickknacks, vinyl, pop culture. fad2fresh.com

Best Garage Sale

4342 W. Lawrence, 773.993.0977 MTWThF 1-5, Sat 10-3, Sun 10-5. Home goods, tools, vinyl/CDs, decor, comics, general merchandise.

Habitat for Humanity

Restore Chicago

6040 N. Pulaski Road, 773.539.6040 WThFSSu 11-6; donation drop-off ’til 5:30 (no mattresses, sleeper sofas, large armoires, TVs). Buying furniture, appliances, hardware, lighting, plumbing, garden supplies and tools here keeps it out of landfills and supports Habitat for Humanity’s work to provide affordable home ownership and neighborhood grants for community projects. Habitatchicago.org/restore

Greater Goods

Community Thrift

6025 W. Irving Park Road, 773.657.3482

MTWThFSat 11-6

Gently used clothing and accessories, kitchenware, cookware, small appliances, home decor, media (including books, DVDs, CD and records) but no children’s and baby clothes, furniture and oversized appliances. Donations accepted during business hours. facebook.com/greatergoodscommunitythrift

Norwood Life Society

Thrift Shop

6019 N. Nina Ave., 773.763.3775 MTWFS 10-3; Th 10-7 This 501 (c)(3) enhances independence and well-being of older adults, reshaping aging and serving the community. It offers men’s and women’s clothing, footwear and accessories, home decor, jewelry, books and furniture. Donations accepted, but furniture by prior photo/manager approval. nlsthriftshop.org

Avenues Thrift Shop

Edison Park

7710 W. Touhy, 773.631.6230 MTWThFSat 10-5 Avenues to Independence is a Park Ridge 501(c)(3) that provides work and residential opportunities so adults with intellectual, physical and developmental disabilities can be as independent as possible. Volunteer-run shop prides itself on deals for used housewares, clothing, collectibles and more. Donations 10-4, no appointment needed.

avenuestoindependence.org

Green Element Resale

6241-45 N. Broadway, 773.942.6522 MTWThFS 11-7, Su Noon-7 Sustainabillity is the watchword at this Edgewater thrift and consignment store for furniture, books, artwork, and more. facebook.com/greenelementresale

New to You Rogers Park

1545 W. Morse 773.761.2097 TFSat 10-3 Clothing and more. Sponsored by the United Church of Rogers Park.

Lost Eras

1511 W. Howard St., 773.764.7400

50,000 pieces of vintage clothing always in stock – from ’20s flapper dresses to 70s leisure suits -- as well as 100,000 costumes and antiques/prop rentals in this far North Side store frequented by the film and theatre industries, sourced from people like you. losteras.com

Junior League of Evanston North Shore Thrift House

920 Chicago Ave., Evanston, 847.328.5778 MTW& Fri 11-5; Th 11-6:30; S 10-5.

Since opening in 1940, Thrift House has raised about $25,000 annually for Junior League operations and community projects. It also provides interview-appropriate clothing for low-income women. Shoppers will find women’s and men’s clothing (with labels such as Coach, Prada, St. John, Cole Haan, Kate Spade), accessories, jewelry, small furniture, books, home decor, housewares and more. Donations during business hours: Jle-ns.org

The Wasteshed

1754 N. Kimball, 773.666.5997 T-Su 11-6; 1245 Hartrey Ave., Evanston, W-Su 11-6. Nonprofit aligned with Creative Reuse Centers collects reusable art and school materials that would otherwise be thrown away and makes them available to teachers, artists and whomever needs them, at low or no cost. thewasteshed.com

Rebuilding Exchange

1740 W. Webster Ave. 773.252.2234 & 1245 Hartrey Ave., Evanston 847.864.9246. 10-6 daily. Reclaimed building materials, furniture and appliances. rebuildingexchange.org

Skylight Vintage

1716 Sherman Ave., Evanston 224.714.2951 WFSat 11-5, Th 11-3, some Sun. Furniture and home goods to benefit The Skylight Foundation, which provides free and low-cost mental health counseling to those who cannot afford it.

Forest And Found

Thrift Store

1363 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest, 847.482.1705 MThFSat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 100% of profits since its founding – more than half a million dollars – have gone to 30+ local charities, such as GiGi’s Playhouse, Caring4Kids and Northern Illinois Food Bank. forestandfound.com

Winnetka Thrift Shop, 992 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, 847.446.7786 MTWThFSat 10-5. Clothing for all, (recent finds: Brooks Brothers and Ralph Lauren men’s suits ($5 each), shoes, jewelry, tableware to benefit the Counseling Center of the North Shore. winnetkathriftshop.org

Left: Lost Girls Vintage (courtesy photo). Center: Out of the Closet (Northalsted Business Alliance photo). Right: The Wasteshed (Anna Munzesheimer).

SELL YOUR STUFF

The Real Real Luxury Consignment

980 N. Michigan Ave., #800, 312.626.0340.

Tues-Sat 10-6

Drop off items to sell, get expert valuation, no appointment needed. therealreal.com

North Shore Exchange

900 N. Michigan Ave., 4th fl., 312.374.3055

Mon-Sat 11-6, Sun 12-5

1100 Central Ave., Wilmette, 847.410.7337

Tues-Sat 10-5:30

372 Hazel Ave., Glencoe, 847.835.0026

Tues-Sat 10-5:30

Clothing (Carolina Herrera and St. John), handbags (Vuitton, Chanel, Prada, Bottega Veneta); furniture (Baker, Crate & Barrel, Room & Board; jewelry, decorative objects, art. $500,000 donated this year to combat Chicagoland hunger, homelessness and abuse. Visit Northshoreexchange.org for donation guide.

The Second Child

954 W. Armitage, 773.883.0880

Mon-Fri 11-6, Sat 10-6 Sun Noon-6.

Infant, maternity and children’s clothing (Burberry, Oscar de la Renta, Lilly Pulitzer, Ralph Lauren and more); toys; furniture and equipment. Consigns clothing less than 3 years old. 2ndchild.com

Elliott Consignment

2465 N. Lincoln Ave. 773.404.6080 Daily 11-5

3015 N. Broadway, 773.549.4330 MT 11-6, WThFSat 11-7, Sun Noon-6 elliottconsignment.com

Reckless Records

Reckless Records offers new and used CDs, DVDs and loads of vinyl. It buys – at all locations - until an hour before closing. Daily, 10-7. reckless.com

1379 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773.235.3727 929 W. Belmont Ave., 773.404.5080 26 E. Madison St., 312.795.0878

Richard’s Fabulous Finds

2545 W. North Ave. 773.943-0710

Wed-Sat Noon-7, Sun Noon-5

Vintage haberdasher direct-buys pre-80s suits, pre60s ties, shoes, fedoras, also sells decor. richardsfabulousfinds.com

Cynthia’s Consignment

2218 N. Clybourn Ave., 773.248.7714

MTWThFSat 11-5, Sun 12-5.

Luxury designer wear: Burberry, Christian Louboutin, Armani, Escada and more. Cynthiasconsignment.com

Play It Again Sports, 3119 N. Lincoln Ave., 773.305.9900 M-F 10-8, Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5.

Buy and sell quality used sports and fitness gear: fitness, football, baseball, volleyball, ice and field hockey, lacrosse, winter sports, soccer, skateboards and bicycles. Payment on the spot. playitagainsports.com

Buffalo Exchange

Buffalo Exchange buys items from you anytime they’re open. You’ll get 25% of retail price in cash or 50% in store trade. Daily 11-8. buffaloexchange.com 5252 N. Clark St., 773.938.4001 1478 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773.227.9558

Three Stars Resale Shop

3633 W. Fullerton, 773.904.7634

Mon-Sat 11-6.

Get great deals on sofas, rugs, lamps, chairs, paintings, mirrors, bedroom sets: Herman Miller, Henredon, Raymond Loewy for Mengel, Heywood Wakefields, and many more. Appraisals by email/photo with description; seller gets 50% of sale proceeds. threestarschicago.com

Village Treasure House

1460 Paddock Drive, Northbrook 847.832.1030

Tues-Sat 11-5, consignments by appointment

8:30-10:30 Wed-Sat.

Nonprofit has donated $3.9 million to local agencies since 1998. Find upscale and vintage furniture and decor: Waterford/Wedgwood, Baccarat, Orrefors, Lladro, Royal Doulton, Royal Copenhagen. shop.villagetreasurehouse.org

Classy Closet

Consignments

701 Washington St., Evanston, 847.475.0355 MonSat 10-5, Sun Noon-5. Local Black-owned Evanston resale shop selling Men's suits and vintage designer pieces. classyconsignment.com

Hummingbird Resale

4632 Oakton, Skokie, 847.410.7781. TWThF10:30-4, Sat 11-4, Sun11-3. Luxury and vintage collectibles and clothing, estate liquidation. hummingbirdresale.com

Divine Consign

1800 S. Harlem, Riverside 708.386.3366 M-Sat 10-6; Sun 11-5. One-of-a-kind, high-end furniture and home decor at 50-90% off. divineconsign.com

RUMMAGE FOR A PURPOSE

North Shore Chicago Rummage continues to change the way community members shop. The donation-based sales remain sustainability-minded by recycling, repurposing and rehoming fab, funky, distinctive, chic, vintage, antique items. Sale proceeds provide much needed financial support to community partners.

BETH HILLEL CONGREGATION BNAI

EMUNAH-WILMETTE

Sun Apr 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Mon Apr 8, 9-11 a.m.(Brown Bag $10/Boutique Clothing $20/ Other Items ½ off)

3220 Big Tree Lane / 847.256.1213

CASH / checks w/ID

GLENVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Fri Apr 12, 1-7p.m. ($5 fee 1-3 p.m.) / Sat Apr 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

727 Harlem / 847.729.1015 / CASH only

PARK RIDGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH -PARK RIDGE

Fri Apr 12, 6-8 p.m. ($5 entry fee) / Sat Apr 13, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

$5 Bag/Half Price Sat Apr 13, 1-2 p.m. 1300 W. Crescent Ave. / 847.823.4135 / CASH and credit

ST. ATHANASIUS CATHOLIC SCHOOL (ST. JOHN NEWMAN) - EVANSTON

Sat Apr 20, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. / CASH or Venmo 2510 Ashland St. 847.864.2650

UNITARIAN CHURCH-EVANSTON

Fri May 3 / 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sat May 4/ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

1330 Ridge Ave.

CASH / Credit / Debit Cards / No Checks

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-LAKE FOREST

Sat May 4 / 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

700 N. Sheridan Road (at Deerpath) 847.234.6250

CASH/Venmo/credit card/Apple Pay

WINNETKA CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

Sat May 4 –Furniture/Art Preview 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Thu May 9 / 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

630 Lincoln (at Pine) /725 Pine (at Prospect) / 847.441.3401

CASH/ Venmo / checks over $25 / credit cards over $50

CHRIST CHURCH-WINNETKA

Sat June 8 / 8 a.m. - noon

470 Maple (at Oak) 847.446.2850 (ext. 124)

CASH / Check w/proper ID / Venmo

NORTH SHORE UNITARIAN CHURCH

Sat June 15 / 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

CASH / credit cards over $25

2100 Half Day Rd-Bannockburn / 312.880.9473

www.nsucrummage.org

ST. JOHN XXIII –ST. NICHOLAS – EVANSTON

Sat June 22 / 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

806 Ridge Ave. / 847.864.1185

CASH / Registered Parishioner checks / Credit cards

HIGHLAND PARK PRESBYTERIAN

Fri Aug 23-7 a.m. - 5 p.m. /

Sat. Aug 24 – 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

330 Laurel Ave. / CASH / checks with proper ID

FRIENDS OF LAKE FOREST LIBRARY

Thu Sep 12 / 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. with library membership (you can buy at door)

Fri Sep 13 / 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Sat/Sun Sep 14 & 15 / 9 am - 5 p.m. (Sun 50% off)

Lake Forest Recreation Center / 400 Hastings Road / 847.234.0636

NORTH SHORE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH-GLENCOE

Sat Sep 21/ 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. / CASH only

213 Hazel Ave. / 847.835.1227

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-LAKE FOREST

Sat Sep 28 /hours TBD

700 N. Sheridan Road (at Deerpath) 847.234.6250

CASH / Venmo / credit card

CHRIST CHURCH - WINNETKA

Thu Oct 3 / 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

470 Maple (Oak & Maple) /847.446.2850

CASH / Check / Venmo

PARK RIDGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-PARK RIDGE

Fri Oct 4, 6-8 p.m. ($5 entry fee) / Sat Oct 5, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

$5 Bag / Half Price Sat Oct 5, 1-2 p.m.

1300 W. Crescent Ave / 847.823.4135 / CASH and credit

WINNETKA CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-WINNETKA

Sat Oct 19 / Sale Hours TBD

620 Lincoln (Lincoln/Pine) / 847.446.0575

CASH / Venmo / checks over $25 / credit cards over $50

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