April 2013
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Signing Off
photo by Maria Surawska
I haven’t updated in a couple of months, and instead of letting the blog slip away into the nether regions of the virtual world without a final post, I decided that it would be best to have some closure as to why I’m calling it quits.
I started this blog in November 2011 for a few reasons. The main reason was that I...
February 2013
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Photos from As You Are: A Decade of You Are...
If you missed the gallery opening last night, don’t fret. The show will continue through March 7th. Here’s a few photos from last night.
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Stax O Wax Tonight at the Owl
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"As You Are: A Decade of You Are Beautiful" art...
This piece by Andrew St. Lawrence will be featured at the show.
If you’ve lived in Logan Square, Wicker Park, Bucktown - hell, just anywhere on the north/northwest side for the last several years, you likely have seen a small sticker on just about any street surface that says “You Are Beautiful”. To celebrate the project, Matthew Hoffman, founder of You Are...
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Literary Mingling tonight at City Lit Books
photo via City Lit Books Facebook page
City Lit books will be hosting its first ever “Literary Mingling” event at its store (2523 North Kedzie Blvd). Meet other book lovers and readers in Logan Square tonight, tickets are $10.
Drinks and refreshments are included.
January 2013
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Odd & Animal Art at New Wave Feb. 4 - Mar. 9
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Best of Foursquare Chicago edition
Restaurants and bars in Logan Square have completely dominated recent editor’s picks from the Tribune to the Reader. It’s certainly a compliment when a major publication tips their hat at you - but what do the people think? Foursquare recently released their “Best of Foursquare” and to no surprise, the list is yet again littered with Logan Square establishments. See the...
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CTA Ridership at highest levels in decades
According to recent reports, CTA ridership is at its highest levels in 22 years. This is generally a good sign. It means that more people are turning to public transit for their daily commutes and weekend adventures, and leaving the car at home (despite the Mayor telling the general public that they can “choose” to drive if they don’t want to deal with the recent fare hikes). The...
Save a Neighborhood School
This Thursday evening, The Friends of Brentano School are organizing a canvass to get the word out to folks in Logan Square about some potential changes that may happen in CPS concerning Brentano School (2723 N Fairfield Ave). Here’s a word from the crew:
Brentano Elementary Math and Science Academy is a neighborhood public school in Logan Square. It’s a STEM-focused school...
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Funny flyer - Stolen Bassoon
Last week, someone posted this hilariously awesome flyer on Reddit, detailing the theft of a beloved bassoon. There’s never a shortage of creative, funny and just plain weird things on the streets of Chicago. The photo has gone viral on Facebook, having been shared over 70 times.
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Streets of Chrome Photo Exhibition
Our friends at Chrome would like folks to know about an upcoming photo exhibition and opening party that they will be hosting in store (1529 N Milwaukee Ave) on January 31st from 8-11pm.
As a part of our brand new Niko Camera Bag collection & Streets Of Chrome photo contest to find the world’s next great street photographer, we’re hosting a Photo Exhibition with work from...
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MX. QSA Pageant
Subject to Change, a local LGBT production/events group hosts a monthly queer/LGBT dance party right here in Logan Square. The monthly parties help raise funds for a community organization that works to help LGBT individuals. The parties take place at The Burlington (3425 W. Fullerton), and the next event will be this Wednesday, Jan. 30th at 9pm. $5 Suggested donation. More info from...
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G-Mart Comics is hiring!
Lifted directly from their Facebook post (also, good luck!):
Like the idea of working with comic books? G-Mart Comics’ Chicago store is looking to add to our sales staff, so previous retail experience and an intuitive grasp of customer service are a must. Although primary duties would center on the retail store, G-Mart’s mail order operations and...
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Streetsblog Chicago launch Happy Hour
Steve Vance and John Greenfield near the Bloomingdale trail, the south border of Logan Square. photo by David Lepeska
John and Steve from Grid Chicago recently announced that they are teaming up with the folks at the Streetsblog Network to run Streetsblog Chicago and to celebrate the launch, the guys are hosting a party/happy hour on Thursday, Jan. 24th at Revolution Brewing from 6-9pm.
The...
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Logan Square - 8th hottest neighborhood in the US
According to data released today Redfin, Logan Square is the 8th hottest neighborhood in the country. According to Redfin, they looked at the percentage of home sales and consulted with real estate agents to come up with the ranking.
We asked our agents which neighborhoods or cities in their area will be the most up-and-coming in 2013, then we dove into the data to narrow down their...
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Car Carnage in Logan Square
The last couple of weeks of 2012 brought us unusually warm weather, but it also was a period where there were a couple of fairly high profile vehicle accidents in Logan Square. The bus crash at Kedzie and Diversey injured two people, and the police officer driving the flipped SUV (photos below) was also injured. Logan Square resident and photographer Paul Callan was present for both and snapped...
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Nice-One + LUCX gallery show Fri. January 18th
We feature street art on this blog fairly regularly. Right or wrong, it has inexplicably become part of our urban landscape. The work of local street artists Nice-One and LUCX will be featured tomorrow evening at Galerie F (2381 N Milwaukee Ave).
IN A PERFECT WORLD invites the paintings and wheatpastes of the prolific artist and profuse illustrator, NiceOne and LUCX, off the streets and...
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3rd Year Crazy Party
Revolution Brewing is turning 3 years old this year (can you believe it?), so mark your calendars for their 3RD YEAR CRAZY PARTY. The party will be at their Kedzie brewery (3340 N. Kedzie) on Saturday, Feb. 2nd. There are two sessions: an early session (1-4pm) and late session (5-8pm). Get your tickets here.
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Puppet Show / Fundraiser for The Friends of...
The Friends of Brentano School are hosting a Family-Friendly Fundraiser at Revolution Brewing. Children can enjoy a Professional Puppet Show by renown puppeteer Mark Nichols, Live Music, and Science Demonstrations, while the adults enjoy house brewed beers and lively conversation. Sunday, January 27 3-5pm $30 for Adults, $5 for Kids Drinks and Appetizers included. For more details or to purchase...
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Congrats on Your Success Comedy
In continuing with the trend of Logan Square becoming the comedy center of the NW side, you now have another great comedy night to check out. Congrats on Your Success is a monthly free, BYOB comedy show in Logan Square. It meets at Uncharted Books (2630 N Milwaukee Ave) the first Thursday every month. The next meet up will be on Feb. 7th from 7-9pm.
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Dive bar tipping ettiquette
Every other week a new cocktail bar announces that they will be opening up in Logan Square. Logan really is the hotbed of new, trendy, and often times pricey bars. However, there’s still quite a few old school dive bars hanging on. Many of the dives in the area have updated their look, added a few TVs, or upped their prices, but a select few have not changed likely for decades. Here’s...
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Jan. Late Night at the Logan Calendar
The Logan Theatre continues its late night series into the new year with some sing along classics. Check out the calendar below.
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Jan. Events at Cafe Mustache (and update)
Ralph at Cafe Mustache would like to share some news of late with folks in the neighborhood regarding some changes for the new year:
We’re expanding our calendar of events to six days a week, with live music, DJs, and other events now happening Monday through Saturday. Make sure to check our website, or follow us on Facebook or Twitter to stay informed of all the latest performances at Cafe...
December 2012
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A Visit to the Cards Against Humanity HQ
I recently stopped by the Logan Square Design Building (2864 N. Milwaukee Ave) to meet with the guys who created the popular party game Cards Against Humanity, to speak about their game and about the larger creative scene in Chicago. They’ve been getting a lot of attention lately, primarily due to a $70,000 donation to the Wikimedia Foundation, which came from the proceeds of a holiday...
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Photos around the neighborhood - 12/20/2012
Here’s a few photos around the neighborhood. Feel free to add your photos to the Chiboulevards Flickr pool, or email any photos you’d like to be featured on the blog to aj at chiboulevards dot com.
photo by Paul Callan
photo by Don Harder
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Curbed Cup 2012
Curbed Chicago is running their annual Curbed Cup, a neighborhood competition. Yesterday, Logan Square and the West Loop faced off to see who could win the most votes. Here’s the results. Out of 1273 votes cast, Logan Square received 49.9%, and the West Loop received 50.1% Ouch.
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1st Ward Toy Drive
This is the last week to donate to the 1st Ward Toy Drive sponsored by 90 Miles Restaurant and Ald. Moreno. Here’s the flyer.
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Comfort Station Holiday message
The Comfort Station has closed for the remainder of the year and is gearing up for 2013. You can read the full holiday greeting post here. They do need some help with a few things, and are looking for the following donations:
Computer-type things:
An old laptop/desktop computer (working condition)
Hard drive, printer, monitor
Home-y things:
Large area rug
Safe
Popcorn machine (the more...
November 2012
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This weekend - Holidays on the Square, Renegade...
After you’ve gotten breakfast at the new Chicago Diner location in Logan Square (2333 N. Milwaukee Ave), be sure to check out these great local shopping events. First, Logan Square will be host to Holidays on the Square, which many local small businesses are participating in. To see the full list, click here.
Also, the Renegade Craft Fair will be taking place this coming weekend...
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Holidays on the Square
Skip out on Black Friday and Cyber Monday? No worries, take your time this holiday season and buy local. There’s a growing movement to support small businesses, and this year you can cover all of your holiday shopping by participating in Holidays on the Square. Unwrap Chicago is also a great resource for buying local, which hosts a list split up by each neighborhood.
October 2012
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Happy Halloween!
Hope everyone has a fun and safe Halloween! Also, be sure to get your hands on one of these awesome prints from Justin Langenberg at Wolfbait & B-Girls.
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_Never Leave Your Block_ Book Reading/Signing at...
Revolution Brewing is teaming up with City Lit Books, for a book reading and signing from local author Scott Jacobs. Jacobs will be discussing and reading from his new book Never Leave Your Block. Event will be Tuesday, October, 30th at 7pm in the Brewers Lounge. See flyer for more info.
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Logan Square Dog Park Costume Parade & Haas Park...
Do you like animals? Do you like costumes? Do you like animals wearing costumes? Then the Logan Square Dog Park Costume Parade & Haas Park Halloween Festival is an event for you! Event will begin at the Logan Square Dog Park (Logan Blvd and Artesian) at 1pm and will make its way over to Haas Park for pony rides and refreshments. See flyer below for more info.
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St. John Berchmans Fall Fest 2012
This weekend will play host to a couple of different autumn themed events in the neighborhood. Pumpkin Fest will take place at Unity Park from 10-2pm and St. John’s (2517 W Logan Blvd) will host Fall Fest at the parish from 10-4pm. Donations are appreciated.
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Pumpkin Fest - Unity Park Oct. 27
If you live near or around Unity Park (Schubert and Kimball), you’ll have to check out Pumpkin Fest on Saturday Oct. 27th. It’ll be a free Halloween event for families, and will be hosted from 10-2pm at the park. The fest will feature face painting, pumpkin decorating, a costume parade and free pumpkins and popcorn while supplies last.
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Jan Terri Halloween Show - Oct. 27 at Ultra Lounge
Jan Terri of “Losing You” fame, will be playing a Halloween show in Logan Square at Ultra Lounge (2169 N. Milwaukee Ave) along with Swimsuit Edition, Bike Cops, and Velocicoptor. Doors are at 8pm, tickets are $10.
Expect to hear Jan’s classic “Get Down Goblin” at the show.
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Young Photographers Project - Bloomingdale Trail
The Youth Service Project is working in coordination with the Friends of the Bloomingdale Trail to offer the Young Photographers Project, which will offer a free 8 week photography program for teens. The project will help kids develop their creative skills while promoting the Bloomingdale Trail. Applications are due this Friday, October, 12th.
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TRANSIT Map
In coordination with this month’s theme for Chicago Artist’s Month, “Block by Block”, the TRANSIT Residency has designed and released this map of artist locations in and around the Logan Square area. The Hairpin Arts Center will be hosting the “AREA: A Survey Show of Logan Square and Avondale Vicinity Artists” show based on the map. The opening reception will be this...
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Funny Yelp Review of Cole's Bar
Yelpers are quite the opinionated bunch. Even the term “Yelper” conjures a sense of pretentiousness. Mix together internet reviewers and neighborhood stereotypes, and you’ll see the term “hipster” casually litered across reviews of many Logan Square establishments. Enter Yelper, Caitlin G. who is frustrated with this patronizing of Chicago neighborhoods and produced...
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Squared! Art + Community art walk Sunday Oct. 13th...
Neighborhood organization Any Squared will be hosting its Squared! Art + Community art walk next Sunday, Oct. 13th which will feature local music, art and performances. Check out Any Squared on Facebook for further updates and maps. The art walk will take place along Milwaukee Ave in Logan Square, between Fullerton and Rockwell. See you there!
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September 2012
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Logan Square Chamber 2012 Harvest Dinner
Mark your calendars for this year’s Logan Square Chamber of Commerce 2012 Harvest Dinner. The dinner will feature food from vendors who participate at the farmer’s market and there will also be a silent auction featuring goods and services from neighborhood businesses. The event will be at the Logan Square Auditorium (2539 N Kedzie Blvd) on Monday, October 15th and will be...
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Cafe Mustache October Calendar
Check out the events Calendar for Cafe Mustache below:
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Comfort Music October Schedule
Here’s the October/November schedule for Comfort Music, hosted at the Comfort Station (2579 N Milwaukee Ave). Be sure to mark your calendars for Joan of Arc on Nov. 15th.
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Logan Theatre's Horror Movie Madness
The Logan Theatre has some great movies coming just in time for Halloween, check out their October schedule above.
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National Voter Registration Day
Today is National Voter Registration Day. If you still haven’t registered to vote, you can easily do so by visiting one of these local businesses who are participating in Chicago Votes’ voter registration efforts.
NEED TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN LOGAN SQUARE? Stop by one of these great locations! Letizia’s Bakery Bike Lane Multilingual Chicago Dill Pickle Coop
New Wave...
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McDonalds on Milwaukee Ave to be rebuilt
You may have seen a green fence surrounding the McDonald’s at 2707 N. Milwaukee and might be curious what’s going on there. The restaurant has closed temporarily and is slated to be rebuilt. The renovation of this restaurant was the subject to some debate among Logan Square residents last winter, as the pedestrian street designation was changed so that the building could update...
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Jobs in the Neighborhood - September edition
photo via Yelp If you’re looking for work in the neighborhood, there’s a few great opportunities available. With the consistent growth of the restaurant scene here in Logan, there’s usually always at least a few positions available at any given time in the service industry. However, if you’re a hair stylist, you’re...
