Look for our launch party and an issue near you soon..
Saturday, June 25, 2011
We are meeting about issue 2 right now!
Look for our launch party and an issue near you soon..
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Artists for Migeul Del Valle
NEW DATE!!
February 10, 2011 7-9pm
February 10, 2011 7-9pm
3219 S Morgan Street
Chicago Il 60608
Join us Thursday February 10, 2011 from 7 to 9pm for a chance to meet and ask Chicago Mayoral candidate Miguel del Valle some questions regarding the arts in Chicago.
We have joined a group of concerned citizens who find Miguel’s progressive stance on the issues as our ONLY alternative in this historic and important election for Chicago’s next Mayor.
If you believe that money cannot buy an election and if you believe you have a voice when it comes to choosing a candidate that aligns more closely to your interests than the other candidates, please join us.
We want to ask Mr Del Valle what he will do to promote the arts and culture in Chicago and get him to re-create an independent Department of Cultural Affairs in Chicago. We also want to know how he can help creative industries in Chicago and see if he has plans to improve the state of the arts in Chicago.
We are conducting an art raffle during the event to benefit Miguel’s campaign. As you know he refuses to accept campaign money from businesses that have contracts with the city. So your help will go a long way.
Please come by.
Spread the word.
We usually do not throw our hats in for any politician. A real grassroots campaign can make a difference..
Monday, January 3, 2011
Don't forget to register to vote.
We were checking out Steve Vances awesome local Bridgeport neighborhood blog and came upon his suggestion that you register to vote.. thanks steve:
From his blog:
"While you await the results of my interviews with the three Aldermanic candidates, please ensure you’re registered to vote in the 11th Ward. If you recently moved within Chicago, you need to update the Chicago Board of Elections with your new address so you get a more convenient polling place AND so you can vote for the 11th Ward alderman.
- Register to vote – You can register (or change your address) by mailing this form (PDF), at the Board of Elections office in the Loop, or at any DMV/Secretary of State office.
- Check your registration status (this tells you which address you’re currently registered at)
The election is on Tuesday, February 22, 2011. You have until Tuesday, January 25, 2011 to register to vote or change your address. If you don’t change your address in time, you have to vote at your assigned polling place."
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Bridgeport (11th Ward) Aldermanic Election
Steve Vance runs a local business blog. He's helped start a Bridgeport neighbors group on facebook, too. He is going to ask the five Aldermanic candidates for the 11th Ward some questions. It looks like we have five candidates!
Steve's questions look like a soft effort, so we hope he asks them to answer a few difficult questions like these:
What exactly is the job of an alderman? Describe what you are supposed to do.
What is your overall vision for the future of the 11th Ward?
What will you do to help create jobs in the ward?
How can you use your office to improve the overall quality of Life in the neighbohood?
How will you help businesses in the neighborhood? What specifically can and will you do to enable new businesses to start in the Ward?
Can you explain what the Tax Increment Financing Program is?
How will you use the Tax Incremental Finance money for use in our ward?
Will you help bring back the 31st Street CTA bus line?
Will you help community groups start community gardens on city owned vacant lots?
Where do u think the gang problems are in the Ward? What will you do to address the gang problems in the ward?
What improvements are needed in our public and private schools?
What can you do to help improve the education of our children ?
What City of Chicago Services are you in favor of privatizing? And how would you do it?
Are you in favor of Live/work spaces for artists and other Creative Industries? What can you do to help rezone industrial properties to be converted to live/work spaces?
How will you improve our civic services: road repair, sewer repairs, etc?
Are you a supporter of Labor Unions?
Do you consider yourself a "green"? Are you in favor of sustainable urban practices?
What will you do to improve race relations in the Ward?
What can you do to help citizens of the Ward deal with unethical foreclosure of their properties by local banks?
How accessible will you be to the citizens of the Ward? Please explain how the average ward resident can contact you about an issue they are concerned about.
We'll be keeping close attention...
- James Balcer – Current 11th Ward Alderman. Office at 3659 S Halsted Street.
- John Kozlar – University of Chicago student, Canaryville Little League coach.
- Steve McNulty – No information at this time.
- Carl Segvich – Ran for 11th District Cook County Commissioner, lost to John Daley. Currently the elected 11th Ward Republican Committeeman.
- Jay Verdugo – Lawyer at Anthony J. Peraica & Associates since 2008.
Steve's questions look like a soft effort, so we hope he asks them to answer a few difficult questions like these:
What exactly is the job of an alderman? Describe what you are supposed to do.
What is your overall vision for the future of the 11th Ward?
What will you do to help create jobs in the ward?
How can you use your office to improve the overall quality of Life in the neighbohood?
How will you help businesses in the neighborhood? What specifically can and will you do to enable new businesses to start in the Ward?
Can you explain what the Tax Increment Financing Program is?
How will you use the Tax Incremental Finance money for use in our ward?
Will you help bring back the 31st Street CTA bus line?
Will you help community groups start community gardens on city owned vacant lots?
Where do u think the gang problems are in the Ward? What will you do to address the gang problems in the ward?
What improvements are needed in our public and private schools?
What can you do to help improve the education of our children ?
What City of Chicago Services are you in favor of privatizing? And how would you do it?
Are you in favor of Live/work spaces for artists and other Creative Industries? What can you do to help rezone industrial properties to be converted to live/work spaces?
How will you improve our civic services: road repair, sewer repairs, etc?
Are you a supporter of Labor Unions?
Do you consider yourself a "green"? Are you in favor of sustainable urban practices?
What will you do to improve race relations in the Ward?
What can you do to help citizens of the Ward deal with unethical foreclosure of their properties by local banks?
How accessible will you be to the citizens of the Ward? Please explain how the average ward resident can contact you about an issue they are concerned about.
We'll be keeping close attention...
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Bridgeport Art Walk Weekend
If you ever wondered what the hell this Brideport Art scene is about. Now is the time to figure it out..
From Friday October 15 to Sunday October 17, 2010 many spaces and artists in Bridgeport will be opening their galleries and studios for you to come and investigate.
Download a map someone made over here (it is a MS word doc)
Here are a few things we have going on..
Friday Oct 15, 7-10pm
Michael Gloss
@ Eastern Expansion
244 W 31st Street
Friday Oct 15, 7-10pm
Wave Int’l invites you to open Issue 01 with them from 7-10pm
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Sat. Oct. 16th 8PM - 1:00AM
Lumpen magazine party
@ Co-Prosperity Sphere
3219 S Morgan Street
Our bar Maria's will be ready for you, too.
960 W 31st street
Aron Gent photography>
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar opens in Bport
Kaplan's Liquors has turned into Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar.
Check it out when you are on the corner of 31st and Morgan st.
Also Gabriel Villa is showing new work at the Co-Prosperity Sphere.
The show is rad.
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