WPB is now accepting applications from vendors for the Polish Triangle Market. We are seeking a variety of offerings at this Market, so all types of vendors are encouraged to apply. The Polish Triangle Market 2012 will be held Thursdays, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. from June 7 to September 27. Please click here for a [...]
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Wicker Park & Bucktown Community Shredding and e-Recycling Day, March 10
Wicker Park and Bucktown Community Shredding and e-Recycling Day On Saturday March 10 Jewel/Kmart Parking Lot Ashland Avenue, 1 block north of Division 10am-12pm Are you worried about identity theft? Are you interested in protecting the environment and conserving natural resources? Then you should to participate in the Wicker Park and Bucktown Community Shredding [...]
Call for Artists- RFP for the Wicker Park Fest Arts Section
Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce and SSA #33 Request for Proposals Interactive Installation and Performance Art Works for Wicker Park Fest 2012 Two proposals will be accepted and awarded $7500 each. The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce and SSA #33 are accepting proposals from artists, collectives, curators and producers for the Wicker Park [...]
Wicker Park Bucktown Tree Managment Plan
Wicker Park/Bucktown’s $2.2 million worth of street trees to be safeguarded with comprehensive tree-care plan With lean City of Chicago budget, Wicker Park/Bucktown community takes tree care into its own hands Even before Chicago’s current budget crisis, having the means to optimally care for all of the city’s street trees has been tough. Not [...]
Orange Walls Mural Project
CHICAGO – September 7, 2011 – Six public murals sponsored by the Wicker Park Bucktown Special Service Area #33, a program administered by the WPB Chamber of Commerce, are underway! The WPB Arts Committee launched the Orange Walls Mural Project with a call to artists in July 2011. Submissions coming from around the world flooded [...]
WPB on the radio about the Pizza Hut Site
WPB’s Program Manager Eleanor Mayer, AICP speaks about the development of the former Pizza Hut site at Division and Ashland Avenues. Have a listen to this morning’s Outside the Loop radio show (episode #258) on WLUW-FM (88.7) at 10:00 a.m. You can also stream the show on wluw.org. OR visit outsidetheloopradio.com. Just scroll down to [...]
Cleanslate Schedule Changes 8/26 and 9/5
As a reminder, Cleanslate will be closed on 9/5 for the Labor Day holiday. They will also be closed on 8/26 for a staff in-service day. The regular 6-day per week schedule will return starting Tuesday, 9/6.
Call to Artists Released, RFP: 2011 Wicker Park Bucktown Orange Walls Mural Project
Public Art Project Awards $30,000 to Artists 2011 Wicker Park Bucktown Orange Walls Mural Project CHICAGO – July 21, 2011 – WPB, the special service area for the Wicker Park and Bucktown neighborhoods, is awarding $30,000 to artists through their 2011 Wicker Park Bucktown Orange Walls Mural Project. This summer, WPB will fund [...]
Save the Date ~ “Bike Away from Work + Park!” ~ Friday, July 29th, 5pm
Join WPB, the special service area for the Wicker Park and Bucktown neighborhoods, on Friday, July 29th from 5-7:30pm for Bike Away from Work + Park a celebration of Chicago’s first on-street bike parking installation with a ribbon cutting at North/Milwaukee/Damen intersection (Bike Parking address approx: 1591 N Milwaukee Ave). Post ribbon cutting, join us across the street at [...]
A Call to WPB Property Owners: Become a Host to outdoor art this summer!
Help us liven up the Wicker Park Bucktown community…Turn your blank wall into art by participating in WPB’s 2011 ‘Orange Walls’ Mural Project! Each year, the WPB Arts Committee seeks to add flair to our neighborhoods with a major art project in our neighborhoods. In 2011, we will accomplish this with the “Orange Walls Mural” [...]