53rd Street’s new Sophy Hotel officially opened to the public on Monday, October 1 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring speakers Wallace Good, Executive Director of the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce; Leslie Hairston, 5th WardContinue reading
Upcoming “South Side I Do” Hyde Park Wedding Stroll features South Side businesses
The upcoming “South Side I Do” Hyde Park Wedding Stroll, sponsored by UChicago Local in association with Modern Luxury Weddings Chicago, includes 38 wedding-related venues and vendors, almost exclusively from the South Side. TheContinue reading
15th Annual Silver Room Sound System Block Party to include “Beautiful Kids” area with 25+ community participants
The University of Chicago’s Commercial Real Estate Operations group has partnered with The Silver Room to sponsor and program the kids’ area of the 15th Annual Silver Room Sound System Block Party, taking place Saturday,Continue reading
“South Side I Do” Hyde Park Wedding Stroll planned for 53rd Street on Sunday, September 9
UChicago Local has teamed with Modern Luxury Weddings Chicago to present the “South Side I Do” Hyde Park Wedding Stroll on Sunday, September 9, 2018, from 12-4 p.m. The stroll on 53rd Street is firstContinue reading
15th Annual Silver Room Sound System Block Party includes kids’ area with 20+ participants and performers
The University of Chicago’s Commercial Real Estate Operations group has partnered with local retail store, The Silver Room, to program a special kids’ area at the upcoming Silver Room Sound System Block Party on Saturday,Continue reading
First Thursday new app and website launched
Hyde Park’s First Thursday event has become more user-friendly with the addition of a new app and website. The monthly shopping night takes place the first Thursdays of May through November from 5-8 p.m., andContinue reading
Raffles of original paintings of jazz performers to benefit Carolyn Albritton
If you’re a Chicago jazz fan, you may not know her by name, but you certainly know the vision and expertise of Carolyn Albritton, producer for the annual “Jazz in the Courtyard” concert series inContinue reading
Busted Bra Shop plans soft opening in time for Hyde Park’s First Thursday event on May 3
The shop windows are still covered with brown paper, but inside, owner Lee Padgett is training staff and putting the finishing touches on the new Hyde Park location of her Detroit-based lingerie boutique, Busted Bra Shop. Her Detroit store first opened in 2013, and with many of her customers coming from the Chicago area, she knew Hyde Park was the perfect place for her second location.
53rd Street’s Dearborn Denim & Apparel to host local Hyde Park artist and musician at pop-up event
Dearborn Denim & Apparel at 1504 E. 53rd Street is showcasing two local Hyde Park talents at a pop-up event at the store on Saturday, April 7, at 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Easter activities and events in Hyde Park this weekend
Hyde Park is ready to celebrate the holiday this weekend with special brunch and dinner menus; candies, bakery treats, and desserts for your Easter baskets and entertaining; an in-store Easter egg hunt; and even an appearance by the Easter Bunny.