The University of Chicago Commercial Real Estate Operations group is partnering with the Chicago Reader as a sponsor of the Made in Chicago Market, a holiday market to be held Sunday, December 3, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Plumber’s Hall, 1340 W. Washington Boulevard.
The annual holiday event typically attracts approximately 2,000 people, and eight Hyde Park businesses will take over the entire balcony of the space as a dedicated “Hyde Park Village.” The market is… “a fun celebration of all things DIY—showcasing some of the best apparel, housewares, and food and drink that Chicago has to offer! Shop local and support your neighborhood makers.” Admission and parking are free.
Participating shops and restaurants will include BBQ Supply Co., 1301 E. 53rd Street, with house-made bottled barbecue sauce; Dearborn Denim & Apparel, 1504 E. 53rd Street, with “made in Chicago” jeans and belts; Jojayden, 1457 E. 53rd Street, with custom apparel and shoes for men; Modern Cooperative, 1500 E. 53rd Street, with jewelry and decorative gift items; The Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park Avenue, with information about the restaurant/bar and upcoming shows and events; The Silver Room, 1506 E. 53rd Street, with jewelry and clothing for men and women; Sir & Madame, 5225 S. Harper Court, with their Hyde Park-based clothing line for men and women; and Vanille Patisserie, 5229 S. Harper Court, with packaged holiday cookies and candies. The Hyde Park balcony space will feature a free photo booth for shoppers to get in the spirit and take home a souvenir holiday photograph. A10 Hyde Park is providing food and drink sales at the event, and as an added attraction, a DJ from The Promontory will be spinning records throughout the day.
Tiffany Paige, co-owner of Modern Cooperative, commented, “Participating in the Made in Chicago Market is a great way to reach people throughout the city and let them know about all the creative, independent shops here in Hyde Park.”
“We’re proud of our local businesses and are excited about the opportunity to introduce them to a wider Chicago audience,” said Aaron Bartels, Executive Director of Commercial Real Estate Operations for the University. “There’s so much going on in Hyde Park in terms of new retail, dining, and entertainment options, and we hope shoppers at the market will be inspired to explore the area for themselves.”