The University of Chicago’s Folklore Society hosted the first Folk Festival from February 3-5, 1961 at Mandel Hall, with the emcee none other than the legendary Studs Terkel. There were 20 respected musicians on theContinue reading
Category: 53rd Street Blog
Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Hyde Park
If you meant to make plans for New Year’s Eve but the holiday seemed to sneak up on you, here are some fun local options for ringing in 2020: Ascione Bistro 1500 E. 55thContinue reading
Stamp’Lay’s Executive Salon Boutique Hosts Third Annual “Sharing & Caring” Dinner on Christmas Day
Kimberly Stampley, owner of Stamp’Lay’s Executive Salon Boutique at 1371 E. 53rd Street, has been a Hyde Park business owner since 1998. Her 53rd Street shop offers women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories as well asContinue reading
Harper Court’s Vanille Patisserie Offers Tempting Variety of Holiday Sweets
Vanille Patisserie is ready for the Hanukkah (December 22-30) and Christmas (December 25) holidays with a creative selection of custom cakes, pies, petits fours, cookies, and printed macaron sets to make entertaining and gift-giving easyContinue reading
Hyde Park Businesses Make Celebrating Thanksgiving Easy
For Hyde Park residents celebrating Thanksgiving next week (Thursday, November 28), a number of local businesses are offering dine-in and pre-made take-out meals, as well as ordering for turkeys, pies, and more. Whether you’re planningContinue reading
Celebrate the Holiday Season with Hyde Park Holly-Day on Saturday, December 7
Sponsored by the University of Chicago in partnership with Downtown Hyde Park, the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce, and the South East Chicago Commission, the Hyde Park Holly-Day celebration is back for its 4th year,Continue reading
Hyde Park Vitality Committee Shares Halloween Plans with Local Business Owners
The Hyde Park Vitality Committee, comprised of local organizations including the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce, Nichols Park Advisory Council, South East Chicago Commission/Special Service Area SSA #61, the University of Chicago Commercial Real EstateContinue reading
Trader Joe’s Hyde Park Location Now Officially Open
The new Hyde Park Trader Joe’s store officially opened just before 9 a.m. this morning to cheers from the line of shoppers stretching all the way to Walgreens, and music from the Kenwood Academy HighContinue reading
Trader Joe’s Hyde Park Grand Opening Scheduled for Friday, October 18
Trader Joe’s has scheduled its Hyde Park grand opening for the morning of Friday, October 18. After a brief ribbon cutting ceremony at 8:55 a.m., the store will officially open at 9 a.m. and festivities willContinue reading
The Revival Kicks Off New Session of Adult Classes on October 7
The Revival, Hyde Park’s improv theater, starts a new session of adult classes on Monday, October 7. Classes include improv, storytelling, public speaking and presentation skills, and stand-up comedy. There is even Gradprov, a classContinue reading