The wait is over; one of the first Culver’s restaurants within the city limits of Chicago is scheduled to open its doors on Monday, January 29 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9:00am  at 4939 W. Irving Park Rd.  Known for its famous ButterBurger® and fresh frozen custard, the restaurant serves fast casual food cooked-to-order. Franchise owner/operators Guy Hollis and Dan Ehle, the Six Corners Association and local city officials including 45th Ward Alderman John Arena will be on hand to cut the ribbon to the new restaurant. 

Hours of operation are 10:00am to 10:00pm with the exception of a few holidays. We’re thrilled to be one of the first Culver’s restaurants to bring custom, made-to-order, high-quality meals and desserts to Chicago,” says Hollis, who also owns and operates Culver’s restaurants in Bridgeview, Franklin Park, Lyons, Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn.  Culver’s signature sandwich and guest-favorite, the ButterBurger® is made with 100% fresh, never frozen, U.S. beef made cooked-to-order and topped with a lightly buttered and toasted bun. 

Culver’s Fresh Frozen Custard gets its legendary creamy decadence from high-quality, fresh Wisconsin dairy from which every batch is crafted throughout the day. In addition to making their own creations, guests can customize their desserts with more than 30 mix-ins and toppings. Every day Culver’s offers three flavors of frozen custard: vanilla, chocolate and a Flavor of the Day.

The restaurant also features many other delicious choices, including real Wisconsin cheese curds, a dairyland delicacy, fresh garden salads as well as chicken sandwiches and fish dinners. Kid’s meals are also available.

"Culver’s was founded on the idea of providing excellent service and high-quality food made with the best ingredients," says Hollis. "The outstanding people who serve our guests behind the counter have helped us earn our reputation. We’re excited to have team members from the surrounding Chicago community as part of our team." 

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Douglas Fairbanks as D'Artagnan and the Three Musketeers save the day for France!

In the 1929 Silent Film "The Iron Mask". 

Cast: Douglas Fairbanks, Marguerite De La Motte

Directed by Allan Dwan

Story by Alexandre Dumas and Elton Thomas (Fairbanks)

TICKETS: $10; $5 CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER

$8, $3 KIDS, FOR SILENT FILM SOCIETY MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS

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Mark your calendars! Another fused glass art show is happening at Baltic Art studio. All the beautiful pieces featured have been made by our students. 

Bring your friends this Sunday and come see the beautiful fused glass artwork. Enjoy the artsy atmosphere and get more info about classes and techniques.

For more info click here. 
 

The Irving Park Fine Arts Committee will present a free concert featuring saxophone quartet ~Nois on Sunday, January 28th at 2:00 p.m. ~Nois was formed in 2016 by Northwestern University graduate students Hunter Bockes, János Csontos, Jordan Lulloff, and Brandon Quarles. The quartet will present a diverse program of contemporary classical music, including works written especially for the ensemble. ~Nois will also perform works by Robert Schumann and George Gershwin. ~Nois was awarded the Silver Medal at the 2017 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, the largest and one of the most prestigious chamber music competitions in the United States. 

Admission to the concert is free of charge, although donations are gladly welcomed. A reception with the artists follows the concert, hosted by the Fine Arts Committee.

For more info click here. 

Come see Pope Francis Global Academy!  Catholic Schools Week is quickly approaching!  If you are considering a Catholic education for your child(ren), please consider Pope Francis Global Academy.  This great school boasts two campuses with superb academic curriculum while providing a faith-filled experience. 

Both campuses will host an Open House on January 28, 2018.  The North Campus Open House is from 10:30am-12:30pm. The South Campus Open House is from 11:30am-1:30pm. 

See you on January 28th!  Any questions, call 773-892-2011 or email info@pfgacademy.org.

On Sunday, January 28, St. Edward School will host an Open House from 10:30 AM – 1:30 pm for the 2018-2019 school year. Families are invited to the St. Edward family mass at 9:30 am, 4350 W. Sunnyside. Tours begin in Buckley Hall, located at 4447 N. Lowell. Registrations will also be accepted. More information is available on the school website at www.stedwardschool.com. 

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St. Viator School will host an open house this saturday. Attendees can tour the school, the gym, and they can get their questions about St. Viator's answered by parents. 

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Hello music fans, this weekend at City News Cafe we're going to have the following gigs. 

Saturday, January 27th:  10 am- Traditional Irish music with Pipes n Fiddle.
                                          1 pm-  Folk musician Kara Cavanaugh.

Sunday, January 28th:     10 am -  Jazz, folk, blues, and roots artist Stann Champion.

                                          12 pm - Folk musicians: Ashley Kushner and Hassan El-Tayyab.

For more info click here. 
 

This course will teach you how to launch your business with $500 or less. If you have a great idea for a business but have no access to funding or think you need a million dollar loan to start it up, this course is for you. I launched my business, Guy Bauer Productions, while I was on unemployment - now we have 28 employees and an office in the Loop.

You'll learn:

-The easy and cheap way to test and launch a business
-How to pay $55 for a website - (my website cost me $55 and an afternoon to build it)
-How to appear big when you are really small
-How to sell to anyone
-How to build a remarkable brand
-How to get an advisor that knows the ins and outs of your business - for free!
-The top 5 business books to read after your class
-How to know when to quit your day job

We'll cover a lot more to list and I'll answer all of your burning business questions. If you're ready to get to work, let's do this!

More info here. (tickets required)

Chicago is home to some great pizza, and equally great beer. Join as we taste a selection of our favorite local beers paired with delicious pizza from our neighbors at Barcello's Pizza and Pasta.

For more info click here. 

Bring friends and family to Fannie's Cafe & Bakery for a theatrical dining experience you won't soon forget! 

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As we enter the New Year, NVAM would like to take the opportunity to say "Thank You" to all of their members! To show their appreciation, NVAM wants its members to join them at The Zhou B Art Center on January 11th from 7pm-10pm! There will be live music, a full, open bar, passed hors d'ouevres, and, of course, Veteran Art!  If you'd like to join NVAM for this event, please consider becoming a member and receive invitations to all future events as well!

For more info click here. 

The Portage Theater is hosting a large number of hip hop artists this month. Check out Lil Skies on the 18th, Cam'ron on the 19th, Famous Dex on the 20th, and Xavier Wulf on the 28th. 

For more info click here

Join Financial Advisor Courtney Blenner for clear and concise presentation on how to be financially secure in 2018!

Courtney Blenner is a financial advisor with a niche in the creative space. She prides herself in keeping financial planning easy, motivating, and actionable. Courtney understands that creative professionals often don’t follow a linear path. She works with her clients to ensure financial security, regardless of where life takes them.

RSVP Required click here. 

We'd love for you to join us as we encounter God through singing, scripture, communion, prayer, and time together!
 

Our dream at Redeemer is to be a multi-generational, multi-ethnic church that helps all people to live as daughters and sons of God. We'd love for you to join us on this journey.

This will take place at Old Irving Brewing Co.

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Come to the Grand Opening of Elite Physique Fitness Studio - and welcome this new business to the Portage Park community. Alderman Nicholas Sposato (38th Ward) will officiate at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Everyone is welcome and complimentary refreshments will be provided.

For more info click here. 

The city has partnered with the Chicago Park District to provide a tree recycling service for the residents of Chicago. From January 6 to January 20th residents can recycle their trees by dropping them off at any of the 25 locations provided in the link below. 

For more information click here. 

The closest recycling locations for 45th Ward residents are at Norwood Park, 5801 N. Natoma, and Portage Park, 4100 N. Long.
 

Please also note that free much will be available on a first come first serve basis starting January 8th at the following locations: Lincoln Park, Margate Park, Mt. Greenwood Park, North Park Village, Warren Park, and the Forestry Site. Also Please note that the closest recycling locations for 45th Ward residents are at Norwood Park, 5801 N. Natoma, and Portage Park, 4100 N. Long.