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
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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
Eric Williams, owner of The Silver Room, named as 2018 Harvard Graduate School of Design Loeb Fellow
The Loeb Fellowship at the Harvard Graduate School of Design recently named Eric Williams, owner of The Silver Room on 53rd Street, one of nine members of its 2018 class of “midcareer practitioners whose work has influenced the built and natural environment.” The fellowship consists of a year of independent study at Harvard.
Harper Court Summer Music Series back for third year, kicking off with Poi Dog Pondering on Wednesday, June 28, from 6-9 p.m.
The University of Chicago, in collaboration with Eric Williams, owner of The Silver Room, presents the third year of free, open-air summer concerts with the Harper Court Summer Music Series – starting in just three weeks. Located in the courtyard area at 5235 S. Harper Court off 53rd Street, the series includes three concerts scheduled for the last Wednesdays of June, July, and August – June 28, July 26, and August 30.
53rd Street Hosts First-Ever CONNECT Hyde Park Art Festival November 18-20
For the weekend of November 18-20, 2016, Hyde Park’s 53rd Street area will host the CONNECT Hyde Park Art Festival, as mentioned on the event website, “…a three-day, multi-sited arts festival that combines visual + performing art, designed objects, film, music, fashion and literary culture.”
Jojayden Shoes opens on 53rd Street today
A new shoe store is coming to 53rd Street. On Friday, June 24, Jojayden Shoes will have a soft launch opening at 1457 E. 53rd Street from 5-9 p.m. with drinks and appetizers. The store, owned by Schaumburg resident Wale Nubi, will carry Nubi’s branded Jojayden men’s shoe collection and seven other brands of men’s and women’s shoes and accessories – including leather goods such as handbags and wallets, as well as sunglasses, bracelets and wristwatches, socks, and hand-made bow ties. Regular store hours are 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday till Saturday and 11a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Harper Court Summer Music Series returns for 2016 season, starting with Blues & Steppers on Wednesday, May 25
The University of Chicago, in collaboration with Eric Williams, owner of The Silver Room, will kick off the second year of free, open-air summer concerts, with the Harper Court Summer Music Series, starting May 25. Located in the courtyard area at 5235 S. Harper Court off 53rd Street, the event includes four concerts scheduled for 6 – 9 p.m. on May 25, June 29, July 27, and August 31.
Faces of 53rd Street: Eric Williams
When you meet Eric Williams, the dynamic, creative owner of The Silver Room at 1506 E. 53rd Street in Hyde Park, you might not realize he was originally a finance major and a stockbroker – but that’s exactly how the career of one of Chicago’s most recognized retail entrepreneurs began.