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Monday, January 23, 2023John McGivern’s Main Streets
by John McGivern / PBS Wisconsin / January 19, 2023 Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood boasts a main street straight out of a Norman Rockwell painting. John McGivern enjoys the German roots still present, but also finds many ethnicities in this diverse neighborhood. A few highlights include the Old Town School of Folk Music, Merz Apothecary, Gene’s Sausage and Timeless Toys. Watch HERE
Monday, January 23, 2023How to Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Chicago this Year
by Kayla Deang / Urban Matter / January 19, 2023 This year, the Lunar New Year begins on January 22nd. This holiday is one of the most important celebrations of the year among East and Southeast Asian cultures. In 2023, we ring in the Year of the Rabbit. Partake in the celebration with delicious food, fireworks, dragon dances, and so much more. Chicago offers plenty of events, restaurants, and places to celebrate the predicted year of hope. Read more HERE
Friday, July 15, 2022Gazebo Concert Series Returns To Welles Park On Tuesdays
by Alex V. Hernandez / Block Club Chicago / July 13, 2022 Performances are 6:30 p.m. every Tuesdays at Welles Park's gazebo through late August. LINCOLN SQUARE — The Welles Park free concert series is back through July and August. The gazebo concert series is organized by the Welles Park Advisory Council, Welles Park Parents Association and the Old Town School of Folk Music. Performances are scheduled 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the park’s gazebo, 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave., through Aug. 23. 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,
