Cafe Society Silent Film Night

Cafe Society presents silent film night, straight from the Revere 8mm projector.

Enjoy and discuss silent movies projected on the screen in the 1920's Parlor of the former Sheridan Beach Hotel. Movies will be from the Luck collection (excluding the family vacation reels!)

Our projectionist, Krisofer Luck, will explain his history with these films.



RSVP for this event at: http://www.meetup.com/CafeSociety/calendar/12844367

For more information about Cafe Society: http://www.meetup.com/CafeSociety

How it should be in Rogers Park

The condensed version:
excerpt from the Chicago Tribune
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/northnorthwest/ct-x-n-evanston-varsity-20100317,0,5909828.story

Plans to breathe new life into a hidden architectural gem in downtown Evanston picked up speed recently as City Council members agreed to explore the possibility of reopening one of the Chicago area's grandest movie palaces as a performing arts center.

The Evanston City Council has voted unanimously to seek a $50,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts as seed money for a possible rehabilitation of the 84-year-old Varsity Theater.

If the city gets the grant funds, it will contribute an additional $50,000. The money would be used to study the finances, architecture and proposed business plan to determine if reopening the shuttered downtown theater as a performing arts center is viable, city officials said.

"I think there's economic development impacts for the community," said Doug Gaynor, the city's director of parks, recreation and forestry. "It's always great to have cultural arts activities in the downtown."

"It needs work, but it's got great possibilities," said Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl. "What makes it beautiful and exciting to me is not the shape it's in right now but the shape it could be in."

About half of the interior décor has been removed or painted over, but the theater still has a distinct old movie palace quality, and the structure itself is in solid shape, said owner Steven Rogin.

"I think it could be a focal point for the arts community in Evanston," he said.

It's unclear at this point where the city would get the millions of dollars it would take to rehab the theater and where it would find a permanent tenant for a performing arts center. But Fiske said those are issues that could be addressed later.

"The grant money would allow us to get an idea of what it would take to reconfigure the building so that it would work," she said. "We're really lucky we retained that building."


How it is in Rogers Park

Here are some examples that we encountered when attempting to save and reopen the Adelphi Theater:

"What do you expect, this is City Hall" Alderman Joe Moore to the Citizens for the Adelphi Theater in City Council Chambers

"If you want my support, put the money on the table" Alderman Joe Moore to Bill Morton at his Jarvis Square storefront

Over 1,000 petition signatures hand delivered to Alderman Joe Moore and no response

And, of course... this:






On a more timely note: There is the Wisdom Bridge Theatre.

Rogers Park Musicians

Will Netherland performs at:

Cafe Ennui 6981 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL. 60626
Saturday, March 27, 2009 6pm

Will Netherland

Edward Yeo regularly adds a touch of class to many Rogers Park events

Edward Yeo in The Parlor of Quest Network Services

Edward Yeo in the Lil Adler Grand Ballroom

Support local music!

- Bill Morton

Loyola Shuttle Service

Read about it at Loyola Student Dispatch - Loyola offers low-carbon shuttle service.

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Green Week at Loyola University

Read about it on Loyola Student Dispatch - Alpha Sigma Alpha Goes Green.

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Whitesell Basketball Camp at Loyola University

Loyola Announces Jim Whitesell Basketball Camp Dates for 2010 (click here to enlarge)

Joseph J. Gentile Center, Loyola University 6511 N. Winthrop Avenue Chicago, IL 60626

Coffee and Coffee

Two coffee groups in Rogers Park: different purposes, but both meeting at Charmers Cafe.

Coffee Party

Cafe Society

Relevant links, Coffee Party:
North Howard Neighbors Association - Photos from the Rogers Park Coffee Party Gathering
http://nhna.blogspot.com/2010/03/photos-from-rogers-park-coffee-party.html


Relevant links, Cafe Society:
Bill Morton Promotions - Cafe Society
http://billmortonpromotions.blogspot.com/2010/03/cafe-society-at-charmers-cafe_13.html



Charmers Cafe 1500 W. Jarvis Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626

Rogers Bark - Some Spring Cleaning Suggestions

Rogers Bark Pet Salon
1447 W. Jarvis Avenue
Chicago, IL. 60626



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Rogers Park / West Ridge Historical Society Press Release

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Rogers Park Tourism?

I am repulsed that our visitors have to spend their dollars elsewhere when visiting Rogers Park.

The benefits of tourism have been disregarded for so long that many do not take into account this potential revenue stream.

Most developers that I have spoken with are focused on trends rather than longevity.

This is not in the best interest of our community.

- Bill Morton

Originally posted in response to:
RP & Beyond - Hotels? Motels? Holiday Inn???
http://rp-and-beyond.blogspot.com/2010/03/hotels-motels-holiday-inn.html

Just got back from Willye B. White Recreation Center

It was nice meeting with members of the Willye B. White Park Advisory Council at the Inner City Hoops Teen League Opening Night.

Games are every Friday from 5:30 - 7:30pm.

Concession sales go to assisting local children so they can attend Summer programs this year.

It's a good cause.

- Bill



Willye B. White Park Recreation Center 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626

March CAPS Beat 2422 Meeting Today

It's almost spring! The snow is nearly gone, the weather is less intimidating and we hope you will attend the monthly CAPS Beat 2422 meeting. We meet this month at 7450 North Rogers at the Gateway Senior Building - 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 11.

If you could help communicate this meeting to your neighbors, friends, area businesses and clients it would be greatly appreciated. Please join us and bring one or two neighbors, meet your CAPS officers, some of your beat officers and neighbors who want to improve our neighborhood.

Attached is a flyer and an annual calendar indicating the meeting rotation between the Gateway Senior Building on odd months and Willye White Center on even months that you may post or share via email. The calendars will be available at the meeting to post on your bulletin boards and you can update your calendars for the entire year.

We hope to see you Thursday. Bring a friend, your concerns, your ideas and together, we can work on solutions.

Thank you,

Toni
Beat 2422 Co-Facilitator

Eva
Beat 2422 Facilitator





Gateway Senior Apartments 7450 N. Rogers Avenue, Chicago, IL 60626

Loyola Avenue and Arthur Avenue Robberies

Read about it at Loyola Student Dispatch - Two robberies near Loyola campus.

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Rogers Park

With my appreciation

In appreciation for inviting me for an interview on North Town News Magazine, I would like to showcase a few of the shows regarding Rogers Park -

National Night Out '09, 488


Elizabeth Vitell 514-1


Elizabeth A. Vitell, 484-2

If you are looking for the Rogers Park videos...

My Rogers Park videos are here.

Let me know what you think ... either way.

Are there crack dealers in Rogers Park?

Alderman Joe Moore has nothing to say about this issue.

I wonder?

Darkness

... And as the town begged Joe Politician for a Million Dollars, the sky got darker, and the fog became heavier.

Loyola Park Fieldhouse 1230 W. Greenleaf Avenue, Chicago, IL 60626

Rogers Bark - Now Open on Mondays 9-6

Rogers Bark Pet Salon
1447 W. Jarvis Avenue
Chicago, IL. 60626


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Rogers Park