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Monday, December 1, 2008

Maureen Flowers Holiday Arrangements



Maureen Flowers
7237 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, Il. 60626
773 764-6400

http://www.maureenflowers.net/

OH, CHRISTMAS TREE!

Time seems to be passing more quickly this year...have you bought your Christmas tree yet?



Tree lots have cropped up everywhere, but our favorite is George's Christmas Trees at 7313-15 N. Sheridan Road in Rogers Park.

Every year, George comes down to Chicago from his home in Shiocton, Wisconsin--that's west of Green Bay--to sell pumpkins and Christmas trees.



He's open all day, every day, so stop in. Prices are very reasonable, the trees are fresh, and oooh, it smells soooo good!

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Friday, November 28, 2008

From our friends at Flatts and Sharpe Music Co.

Christmas music’s coming to town!

Without a moment to lose, the Flatts and Sharpe book room is now featuring a selection of high-quality, hand-picked, Yuletide tunes for you and your family.

We’re stocking holiday-friendly fake books, carol anthologies, guitar transcriptions, beginner-appropriate piano music, two-tunes-in-one sheet music, and other priceless bits of early-winter musical goodness. Come check it out! Remember also that if you can’t find a tune you want on the shelves, we can order it for you, or even download a printable copy straight from the publisher.

You might not have known it, but we carry lots of band instrument accessories. If you need a strap for your saxophone, valve oil for your trumpet, or a stand for your clarinet, we’ve got you covered. We have maintenance kits for all sorts of different horns, a wide variety of reeds, brass mouthpieces, and lots of sheet music and fake books to satisfy all your jamming needs.

Come here to find the perfect gift for that wind or brass player on your holiday shopping list.

Don’t know what to give your musician for the holidays? How about a gift certificate!

Finally, we’re just weeks away from the Second Annual Flatts & Sharpe Recital. We’ll be at the Morseland on Saturday, December 6, from 5 pm until 8. Please join us and see how much fun learning and playing music can be.

Call or stop by for more information.

Flatts and Sharpe Music Co.
6749 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL. 60626
773 465-5233

Maureen Flowers - for all occasions


Here is a new graffic that we created for local Rogers Park business, Maureen Flowers.
Support local business!

Maureen Flowers
7237 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, Il. 60626
773 764-6400

http://www.maureenflowers.net/

Monday, November 24, 2008

1221 W. Sherwin Ave - Interior Demolition Starts in 20 minutes

The residents are out, and whatever was left over is to be removed and destroyed in 20 minutes.

I spoke with a manager of the gut-rehab project, and he stated that it should be complete betweeen 5 or 6 months.

Former residents stated that they expect to return in April '09 to a renovated building, with higher rent.

Another resident stated that the building located at 1221 W. Sherwin Avenue "was paid-off free and clear" before the interior demolition, "but they mortgaged the building, $6 million, for the renovation".

Location:
1221 W. Sherwin Avenue
Chicago, IL. 60626

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Maureen Flowers

I recently stopped into Maureen Flowers to have some flowers delivered to a friend in Rogers Park.

Check out this local business.
Maureen Flowers
7237 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, Il. 60626
773 764-6400
www.MaureenFlowers.net

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Message from 20% Theatre Company Chicago

Mr. Morton,
Hello! I ADORE your blog. Your photographs are fantastic. I am a part of an all women's theatre company called 20% Theatre Company Chicago. We are currently producing a world premiere play, called "Tester" which is written by company member Jennifer Dobby. The play takes place in current day Rogers Park. We are writing a blog about our rehearsal process, and I would love it if we could link to your blog for further understanding of the play and the context of the show.

Thank you,
Katy Hite
http://www.twentypercentchicago.org/
http://testertester.blogspirit.com/

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Granada Theatre Demolition - 1990



Art and Culture Destroyed in Rogers Park.

See also:
Adelphi Theater
Howard Theater
Wisdom Bridge Theater

Note: "Granada Theater, Chicago, 1990" Uploaded to Flickr.com on January 26, 2008 by Genial23.
Use on RP1000 permitted by Creative Commons license.

From our friends at Flatts & Sharpe Music Co.



"Hello friends of Flatts & Sharpe!

As usual, we have a number of exciting things going on here at the store. Our lesson program continues to grow and prosper, and we couldn’t be more proud of our wonderful students. We like to keep our teachers busy, and our new extra-large lesson room is ready for action, so please recommend us to your friends and family. Remember, we offer lessons on piano, percussion, drum-kit, and basically every string instrument (sorry!—no sitars or balalaikas).

On that topic, our annual recital is quickly approaching. This year we will be celebrating our students’ progress at the Morseland, on December 6. The festivities begin at 5 o’clock and run until around 8. Come join us for a great time!

The Music Hour, our new toddler program, is well underway, and has so far been super fun. It is designed for newborns to toddlers (up to four years old,) and brings music and books together in a cozy, relaxed environment. If you are not a parent yourself but have a toddler in your life, we have gift certificates available to give your friends or family. This is an exciting opportunity to turn little people on to music early, so sign up soon. There are only a few spots left!

For information on our rates, either for the Music Hour or for private lessons, check out our website—flattsandsharpe.com—or just stop by the store.

We’d love to see you"!


Flatts and Sharpe Music Co.
6749 N. Sheridan Road

Chicago, IL. 60626
(773) 465-5233

Sunday, November 2, 2008

After you vote ... Stop into Quest.



Quest Network Services
7301 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL. 60626

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Quest Halloween Party


Quest Network Services
7301 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL. 60626

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Lunt




Saturday, October 18, 2008

RP1000 on Youtube

There are lots of Rogers Park videos on Youtube.
Here are some of ours:


Rogers Park gang territory
Rogers Park
Added:4 months ago
Views:626
00:29

Rock and Roll at Quest Network Services
Rock and Roll at Quest Network Services
Added:4 months ago
Views:201
01:02


1778 W. Estes in Rogers Park
1778 W. Estes in Rogers Park
Added:2 months ago
Views:146
03:03

Rogers Park graffiti
Rogers Park
Added:4 months ago
Views:136
00:17

Rogers Park hidden history
Rogers Park hidden history
Added:4 months ago
Views:123
00:21

Rogers Park Storm
Big storm outside of Quest Network Services at 7301 N. Sheridan Road in Rogers Park.
Added:2 months ago
Views:104
09:27

Rogers Park arrest?
Rogers Park arrest?
Added:4 months ago
Views:90
00:41

Rogers Park BBQ
Rogers Park BBQ
Added:4 months ago
Views:87
00:26

Rogers Park sidewalk graffiti
Rogers Park sidewalk graffiti
Added:4 months ago
Views:86
00:23

Leona's Restaurant
Leona's Restaurant in Rogers Park
Added:4 months ago
Views:84
00:31

Rogers Park 1557 graffiti
Rogers Park
Added:4 months ago
Views:82
00:07

Rogers Park yard sale
Rogers Park
Added:4 months ago
Views:80
00:19

Farwell Block Party
Farwell Block Party
Added:2 months ago
Views:75
00:56

Rogers Park hit
Rogers Park hit
Added:1 month ago
Views:60
01:47

Rogers Park: Sheridan and Chase
Rogers Park: Sheridan and Chase. June 28th, 2008.
Added:3 months ago
Views:55
04:27

Route 147 Outer Drive Exp
Rogers Park
Added:1 month ago
Views:49
01:04

Clark and Estes in Rogers Park
Clark and Estes in Rogers Park
Added:2 months ago
Views:29
00:16

Bark Place in Rogers Park
Bark Place in Rogers Park
Added:2 months ago
Views:29
00:11

Estes and Ravenswood in Rogers Park
Estes and Ravenswood in Rogers Park
Added:2 months ago
Views:28
00:10

Rogers Park homeless 2
Rogers Park homeless
Added:2 months ago
Views:25
00:23

Heartland Cafe
Birds rule the tabletops of the Heartland Cafe.
Added:2 months ago
Views:21
00:33

Rogers Park pot hole
Rogers Park pot hole
Added:2 months ago
Views:17
00:36

Rogers Park parking
Rogers Park parking
Added:2 months ago
Views:15
00:12

Report Rogers Park Crime
Report Rogers Park Crime
Added:2 months ago
Views:15
01:37

Sherwin Beach
Sherwin Beach
Added:2 months ago
Views:14
00:52

Hole in my Wall
Checking for a water issue in an older Rogers Park building sometimes takes a hole in the wall. Fortunately though, there was not a leak in my wall, and the building fixed it right up quickly.
Added:2 months ago
Views:14
00:01

Another Rogers Park couch
Another Rogers Park couch
Added:2 months ago
Views:14
00:13

Rogers Park garden
Rogers Park garden on Sherwin Avenue
Added:2 months ago
Views:13
00:35

Maureen Flowers - Rogers Park
Maureen Flowers - Rogers Park
Added:2 months ago
Views:13
00:45

Rogers Park landfill meeting
Rogers Park landfill meeting
Added:2 months ago
Views:13
02:43

Rogers Park art
Rogers Park art
Added:2 months ago
Views:12
01:24

No Outlet - Rogers Park
No Outlet - Rogers Park
Added:2 months ago
Views:12
00:16

Children's Playlot - Rogers Park
Children's Playlot - Rogers Park
Added:2 months ago
Views:12
01:52

Rogers Park Web
Rogers Park Web
Added:2 months ago
Views:12
03:01

Rogers Park Web
Spider web in Rogers Park
Added:2 months ago
Views:9
00:03

MS. Egg Roll in Rogers Park
MS. Egg Roll in Rogers Park
Added:2 months ago
Views:9
01:42

Rogers Park landfill meeting
Rogers Park landfill meeting
Added:2 months ago
Views:9
01:06

Rogers Park 2000
Rogers Park 2000
Added:2 months ago
Views:8
00:07

More to videos to come at www.youtube.com/user/BillMortonRogersPark.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

RP1000 Growing Pains


We knew this would happen eventually ... and here it is...

We have reached the end of our photo-storage limit.

What should we do? Take the plunge and purchase more storage on the credit card or just hang it up, and call it a night?