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Taste of Lincoln Avenue
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Sat/Sun, July 24-25, 2010 |
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Noon to 10 p.m. both days |
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N. Lincoln Avenue between Fullerton & Wrightwood | Chicago |
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Wrightwood Neighbors Association |
Taste of Lincoln Avenue, one of Chicago's largest and most popular summer street fest, returns for its 27th year on Saturday and Sunday, July 24-25. Highlights include more than 40 music acts on five stages, a kids' carnival and plenty of food vendors.
In addition to a bevy of local/regional pop, rock and blues acts and popular local cover bands, among the headliners on the music stages will be Minnesota alt-rockers Soul Asylum, Chicago roots rockers The Freddy Jones Band, soul/R&B legend Otis Clay, and acclaimed Australian harmonica/didgeridoo whiz Harper.
Other Taste of Lincoln Avenue highlights include ...
- The ever-popular free kids' carnival from Noon-6:00 p.m. each day on Altgeld between Lincoln and Halsted (entrance on Halsted) that features stage entertainment, inflatables, a petting zoo and pony rides.
- A wine garden at Lill Street and Lincoln.
Proceeds benefit the Wrightwood Neighbors Association which, in turn, makes grants to charitable and educational organizations serving the local community.
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Beneficiary - Wrightwood Neighbors Association
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 The Wrightwood Neighbors Association (WNA) is constantly involved in many issues that directly impact life in the community. WNA works with aldermen and City agencies to help provide residents with the services possible, and to make sure that Wrightwood remains a nice place to work, live and play.
The WNA is a part of the Lincoln Park Conservation Association (LPCA), the umbrella group for other neighborhood associations in this area. The collective goal of this group is to preserve the unique character of the mid-north community.
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Fullerton Stage Entertainment
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B.L.U.E.S. Stage @ Altgeld
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Montana Stage Entertainment
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Wrightwood Stage Entertainment
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Irish Eyes presents:
Direct from Ireland, internationally renowned recording star Gerry O'Connell, Master of Ceremonies
Noon to 3:30pm - Artie Fitzgerald & DJ Tony
4pm to 10pm - Alternating performances by Brendan Kelly, Dan MacLauchlan, and Gerry O'Connell
Intermission performances by Gerry O'Connell and Dan MacLauchlan with Chris Jensen on fiddle
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Join us for the FREE kids carnival at Taste of Lincoln Avenue! The activities take place on Altgeld Street, between Lincoln and Halsted (enter on Halsted Street). Join all the fun, including giant slide, arts & crafts, balloons, pony rides, face painting, game, puppets and a great entertainment stage for kids of all ages!
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Saturday
12:30pm - Magic Show with James Sanden
2:00pm - Radio Disney
3:45pm - Old Town School of Folk Music
5:00pm - Chris Fascione
1:00 - 4:00pm - Face Painter
Sunday
12:30pm - Chris Fascione
2:00pm - Magic Show with James Sanden
3:15pm - Puppets
4:30pm - Mad Science of Chicago
1:00 - 4:00pm - Face Painter
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Public transportation is recommended. Ride the Red or Brown Line "L" to Fullerton, exit and head East.
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Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities
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Looking to connect with active consumers at this event? For pricing and a customized benefits package, please contact Special Events Management at 773.584.6650.
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Still have questions regarding event logistics? Please contact
Kristin Barbour at 773-584-6674.
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Click here for more information and applications on how to exhibit at this event and others. If you have additional questions, please contact Susan Malen or at 773.584.6642.
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Any bands or entertainers wishing to be considered for future bookings must submit the following information via email only. Please email us your website, your MySpace links, any other promotional links, a bio is also appreciated. If you are currently playing any Chicagoland venues or clubs, that's important information to include. Last but not least, give us a price range on the band. If you feel your act is especially suited for one specific event, tell us why you're a great fit for that event! Please email to Gehrig Peterson, our Music Director at GPeterson@chicagoevents.com.
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