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Tuesday, March 14, 2023Lincoln Square Ravenswood Women's Day Market returns Sunday
by Jeramie Bizzle / CBS News Chicago / March 12, 2023 CHICAGO (CBS) -- You're invited to sip, shop, and support women-led businesses on the Northwest Side. The second annual Lincoln Square Ravenswood Women's Day Market is back. It's showcasing more than 50 women-owned businesses in the Chicago area. The event runs today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Artifact Events near Montrose and Ravenswood Avenue. Read more HERE
Monday, March 06, 2023Here's How You Can Celebrate Women's History Month in Chicago
by Lauren Stewart / NBC Chicago / March 4, 2023 Here are five local celebrations honoring Women's History Month. Read more HERE and View complete event details and vendors HERE.
Tuesday, February 28, 2023Winter Brew returns to Lincoln Square, spotlighting local breweries and distilleries
by ABC-7 Chicago Digital team / ABC-7 / February 25, 2023 CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce announced the Winter Brew 2023. The 11th annual craft beer extravaganza is happening March 25-26, and will be heading outside for the second year in a row as Chicago's only outdoor craft beer street festival. Winter Brew is Chicago's first winter street festival, located in the Lincoln Square neighborhood along Lincoln Avenue. The event is dedicated to showcasing several of
Tuesday, February 28, 20235 Things to Do This Weekend: Polar Adventure Days, International Carnivale
by Erica Demarest / WTTW News / February 23, 2023 Layer up for the 11th annual Winter Brew in Lincoln Square. Chicago’s first winter street festival will feature beer and cider from 11 local breweries, plus a selection of cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. Shop artwork, gifts and snacks from local vendors. Read more HERE
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Tuesday, February 28, 202311th annual Winter Brew event in Lincoln Square happening Sunday
by CBS-2 Chicago / February 26, 2023 CHICAGO (CBS) -- You can raise a glass in Lincoln Square this afternoon. The 11th annual Winter Brew event continues today along Lincoln Avenue between Wilson and Eastwood. You can taste more than two dozen craft beers from the city's unique breweries - plus cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. There will also be food to eat while you sip. The event runs from noon to 6 p.m. Watch HERE
Friday, February 24, 2023Let's Talk Women
by Andrea Darlas / Show & Tell with Andrea Darlas / February 20, 2023 This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas will talk with four women who will help us gear up to experience a couple of great shows to see in the Chicagoland area, Chicago's first winter street festival in Lincoln Square, and a foodie bash that you don't want to miss as it supports women in Chicago, right at the beginning of Women's History Month! Listen HERE
Thursday, February 09, 2023Winter Brew 2023
by Time Out Chicago / February 9, 2023 Time Out says Layer up and head to Lincoln Square’s 11th annual Winter Brew, taking place outside along Lincoln Avenue. You’ll have over two dozen local craft beers to choose from, including warm beverages and specialty brews tapped for the occasion. There will also be food available for purchase. Read more HERE
Thursday, January 12, 2023Today In The Culture, January 10, 2023: Hideout Reopens Today | New CEOs at Hindman & Holocaust Muse
by Ray Pride / New City / January 10, 2023 Winter Brew 2023 Set For Lincoln Square Ravenswood The Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce has announced dates for Winter Brew 2023, with the eleventh annual craft beer extravaganza heading outside for a second year as Chicago’s only outdoor craft beer street festival. Winter Brew is Chicago’s first winter street festival, located in the Lincoln Square neighborhood along Lincoln Avenue. Over two dozen local craft beers will be available to taste, plus
Monday, December 12, 2022CDOT, 40th Ward Alderman Vasquez Break Ground on Lawrence Avenue Streetscape Project
City of Chicago / December 10, 2022 CHICAGO – Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) Commissioner Gia Biagi today joined 40th Ward Alderman Andre Vasquez and the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce to break ground on the Lawrence Avenue streetscape project, which extends from Western Avenue to the Chicago River. The project features a variety of infrastructure upgrades that will improve safety for all road users and create a more walkable, inviting street that supports economic
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Wednesday, November 30, 2022How You Can Start a Home-Based Business in Chicago, Illinois, as a Senior
Are you a senior citizen looking to start a home-based business in Chicago? If so, you're in luck! Starting a home-based business is a great option for seniors for a variety of reasons. In this article, we'll give you an overview of everything you need to do to get your home-based business up and running in the Windy City.Why Home-Based Businesses are a Winning Option for Seniors There are a number of reasons why starting a home-based business is a good option for seniors. First and foremost, it allows
Wednesday, October 05, 2022The Ultimate Chicago Fall Festival Guide
by John Ringor / The Infatuation / September 30, 2022 Summer may be over, but we still have a few months before it’s dark at 4pm and we can’t be outside without 29 layers of clothes. And because Chicagoans will take every opportunity to enjoy the time we have left before being plunged into wintery darkness, street festivals are still a thing. From Halloween parades, to food fests, to open houses in some of the city’s most historic buildings, here’s our guide to the Best Fall Festivals In Chicago. Read
Wednesday, October 05, 2022Lincoln Square Ravenswood 35th Annual Apple Fest returns
by Fox-32 Chicago / October 1, 2022 Lincoln Square Ravenswood 35th Annual Apple Fest returns. Rudy Flores, Executive Director of the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce, shows highlights from the event and discusses what makes it so unique and special. Watch HERE
Friday, September 30, 2022Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest Returns for Its 35th Year
by NBC-5 Chicago / NBC Chicago Today / September 27, 2022We invited Rudy Flores, executive director of the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce, to tell us all about the apples and apple-inspired food you can get your hands on this weekend. Watch HERE
Wednesday, September 28, 202210 Chicago Food Events to Welcome Autumn this October
by Meredith Francis / WTTW Chicago / September 26, 2022 Autumn has arrived in Chicagoland, and this month’s festivals (like Apple Fest) pair perfectly with a crisp breeze and the rustle of leaves on the ground. Food celebrations starring apples, wine, cider, and, of course, plenty of beer will keep you warm as the weather starts to turn. Don’t forget to double-check event pages for updates, times, and ticket pricing. Read more HERE
Friday, September 16, 2022Apple Fest offers taste of fall with urban flare
by Janye Killelea / WGN News Now / September 15, 2022 CHICAGO – Apple pie, apple cider, and caramel apples are popular fall favorites. But what about apple tamales, chicken apple sausage, or apple fries? Those are just some of the many tasty apple-inspired treats that will be available at the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest. The two-day apple extravaganza will be held October 1 and 2 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Lincoln Avenue between Lawrence and Wilson. Read more and Watch HERE
Monday, September 12, 2022Chicago Fall Fun: Top Things to Do in the Windy City in Autumn
by Guest Author / Traveling Mom / September 9, 2022 Fall colors, pumpkin patches, haunted houses, great architecture and a Day of the Dead celebration are just a few of the fun things to do in Chicago in the fall. It’s one of the best times of the year to be in the Windy City. The summer humidity is gone and the fresh breeze off of Lake Michigan makes it a good time to bundle up in a sweater and walk along the lakefront or try one of these fun fall activities. As summer ends we say goodbye to 80 degree
Monday, August 29, 2022Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce looking for ways to stop small businesses from closing
by Fox-32 Chicago / August 26, 2022CHICAGO - Small businesses have been suffering because of rising costs and pandemic difficulties. The Chamber of Commerce in Lincoln Square, however, says they are looking for ways to stop businesses from closing for good. Executive Director of the Lincoln Square/Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce Rudy Flores says one of their strategies is to encourage people to spend their money at locally owned businesses. "The American Independent Business Alliance says in their study
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Wednesday, August 17, 2022Tips for Starting a Profitable Handyman Business in Your City
If you enjoy fixing things and working with your hands, starting a handyman business could be a great move. Handyman services are frequently in high demand. Regardless of the time of year or state of the economy, people will always need to hire handymen to handle household repairs. A handyman tackles everything from fixing leaky plumbing to drywall repair. This type of business is well-suited to entrepreneurs who have a knack for solving problems, an eye for detail, and good time management skills. Here
Friday, July 15, 202210 Things to Do This Weekend: July 7-10
by Kristen Thometz / WTTW News / July 6, 2022 2. Jam Catch more than 50 musical acts, jams, dance and family activities on four stages – including a pair of indoor stages – at the Square Roots Festival. An instrument petting zoo, face painting, arts and crafts, and craft brews round things out. Read more HERE
Friday, July 15, 2022Chicago festivals 2022: See list of summer events in city, suburbs
by ABC-7 Chicago Digital Team / July 8, 2022 CHICAGO (WLS) -- After an eventful June, Chicago will continue to celebrate the summer with various food, music, art and culture festivals every weekend throughout July, August and September. ABC7 Chicago has compiled a Chicago Summer Festival Guide for prospective patrons to stay up-to-date on admission costs, dates, times and locations. Read more HERE
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Friday, July 15, 2022West Fest, Square Roots Festival: Chicago Festivals This Weekend
by Vanessa Lopez / NBC Chicago / July 8, 2022 From art festivals to live music to delicious food, there's plenty for Chicagoans to do this weekend. Here's a list of festivals going on around and in the city from Friday through Sunday. Read more HERE
Friday, July 15, 2022Square Roots Festival Returns to Lincoln Square July 8-10
by Chicago Food Magazine / July 7, 2022 The Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce and Old Town School of Folk Music are partnering together for the 10th annual Square Roots Festival. On July 8-10, the street festival in Lincoln Square will showcase dozens of bands, vendors, local restaurants, and a craft beer experience. “There’s nothing quite like the music at Square Roots and we’re back live and in-person! This is a stellar and diverse lineup of acts across four stages,” said Dave Zibell,
Friday, July 15, 2022The Big Ticket: What to do this week in Chicago
by Graham Meyer / Crain's Chicago Business / July 7, 2022 From opera and serial dancers to music and art through an eco-activist lens, here are our recommendations for things to do this week in the world of arts and culture. Read more HERE
Sunday, July 10, 2022Beer & beats! Square Roots Fest returns to Chicago
by Janye Killelea / WGN News Now / July 8, 2022 CHICAGO – Great music and great beer! That’s the premise behind the 10th annual Square Roots Festival in Lincoln Square this weekend. The “not-your-standard-street festival” not only showcases a diverse lineup of bands, vendors, and restaurants, but it also offers a unique craft beer experience. WGN News Now spoke to Rudy Flores, Executive Director of the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce about the event. Read more and Watch HERE
Friday, June 03, 2022Midday Fix: Check out the Artisan & Makers Market
by Kristina Miller / WGN-9 Midday News / June 3, 2022 Rudy Flores – Executive Director of the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce shares details about this summer's Artisan & Makers Market. Watch HERE and see complete details about the event HERE.
Wednesday, May 11, 2022The WBEZ guide to 70-plus summer farmers’ markets in Chicago and the suburbs
by Kerry Cardoza / WBEZ / May 10, 2022 2022 will likely be a bumper year for Chicago-area farmers’ markets. Several suburbs have added new markets or expanded the hours or days of existing ones. They’re also offering more crowd-pleasing extras, from live music to artists’ tables to kids’ activities. It could be a good year for shoppers, too: Healthy organic food remains fairly untouched by inflation that is driving up prices at grocery stores, and several event organizers say they are making it easier
Friday, April 08, 20222022 Chicago Summer Festival Guide
by Kristen Thometz / WTTW News / April 6, 2022 Summer and the return of festival season will be here before you know it. Get ready for fun with this guide to neighborhood street fests, art shows, outdoor concerts and cultural celebrations of all sizes across Chicago and the suburbs. Learn more about each event from organizers themselves by clicking the links below. Read more HERE
Wednesday, April 06, 2022April 2022 events calendar for Chicago
by Emma Krupp / TimeOut Chicago / April 1, 2022 Plan your April in Chicago with our calendar of the best things to do, including concerts, theater and art exhibits including Lincoln Square Ravenswood Wine Stroll . Read more HERE and get your presale only tickets for wine stroll HERE.
