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We give away a FREE ukulele after every class! Every 2nd Sunday at noon we meet for a Group Ukulele Class in a Beautiful Chicago ART Gallery! Learn common chords from today’s music, play new songs each session, and enjoy fresh artwork on display. Ukuleles provided. ALL ages. ALL skills. ALL intruments welcome :)
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Manteno Jingle Jam Group Ukulele Class! ALL Ukes Provided!
Strummin’ Through the Holidays!
FREE Group Ukulele Class!
ALL Ukes Provided!
ALL Ages. ALL Skill Levels.
Sunday, December 7th | 12PM–2PM
Manteno American Legion Post 755
117 N Walnut St., Manteno, IL 60950
***
Join me, Ukulady Lisa, for a FREE 90-minute group ukulele workshop in Manteno! Learn common chords from today’s popular music plus a few Christmas jingles. All surrounded by your local veterans and your friendly Manteno community.
Ukuleles are provided, and ALL instruments are welcome to jam along — just bring yourself! UKE can do it!
After class, we’ll hold a raffle drawing with awesome PRIZES! ALL proceeds benefiting the Manteno Legion Post 755!
Buy a raffle ticket for a chance to win a UKULELE + GIG BAG, and a private lesson! Knock out some holiday shopping, unwind with music, and connect with your community!
GAMES, RAFFLES & PRIZES!
RAFFLE ITEMS
*Mitchell Concert Wooden Ukulele + Gig Bag!
*******TOTAL VALUE = $120*******
*Private Music Lesson
*Stealth Music Stand
*DeWalt Tool Box (packed with all sorts of tools)
*Compression Set
*Legion Dinner Gift Certificate
*Manteno Local Gift Certificates
*Private Ukulele Music Lesson w/ Ukulady Lisa
*Split the Pot!
... And more!
***
*TIMELINE:
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Ukulele Lesson
2:00 PM Raffle Drawing
***
BIO:
Lisa Mannion, aka Ukulady Lisa, is an Army combat veteran, active member at Manteno Legion, and singer-songwriter dedicated to healing through music. She’s recognized among the Top 25 Veteran Leaders of Illinois for traveling with 15 ukuleles and teaching group classes to her fellow veterans and her community.
Lisa performs original music, sings the National Anthem, and gives away free ukuleles because she believes, “Anybody can play the ukulele!”
*Partnered with: Wounded Warrior Project, At Ease, AllenForce, American Legions, Aurora Ukulele Festival, local libraries & more!
*My LIVE WGN-TV Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_db24wrzXE
***
Ukulady Lisa is Available for Hire:
*Live Music (Folk, Rock, Blues, Originals, Patriotic, Holiday, Xmas)
*National Anthem Singer
*Group Ukulele Lessons (Ukes Provided)
*Veteran Guest Speaker
***
PLEASE LIKE & SUBSCRIBE:
FB: Ukulisa
IG: Ukuladylisa
Youtube.com/@ukuladylisa
Ukuladylisa@gmail.com
Chicago Meetup Group:
meetup.com/WestLoopUkes
Chicago Ukulele Class on Dec 14 at noon:
GroupUke.Eventbrite.com
Check Out My Portable Pocket Music Stand:
https://stealthstand.com/
youtube.com/watch?v=ok5sxs8oEdw
Invented by musician/teacher: Braedon Lewis
Upcoming events
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Manteno Jingle Jam Group Ukulele Class! ALL Ukes Provided!
Location not specified yetStrummin’ Through the Holidays!
FREE Group Ukulele Class!
ALL Ukes Provided!
ALL Ages. ALL Skill Levels.
Sunday, December 7th | 12PM–2PM
Manteno American Legion Post 755
117 N Walnut St., Manteno, IL 60950
***
Join me, Ukulady Lisa, for a FREE 90-minute group ukulele workshop in Manteno! Learn common chords from today’s popular music plus a few Christmas jingles. All surrounded by your local veterans and your friendly Manteno community.
Ukuleles are provided, and ALL instruments are welcome to jam along — just bring yourself! UKE can do it!
After class, we’ll hold a raffle drawing with awesome PRIZES! ALL proceeds benefiting the Manteno Legion Post 755!
Buy a raffle ticket for a chance to win a UKULELE + GIG BAG, and a private lesson! Knock out some holiday shopping, unwind with music, and connect with your community!
GAMES, RAFFLES & PRIZES!
RAFFLE ITEMS
*Mitchell Concert Wooden Ukulele + Gig Bag!
*******TOTAL VALUE = $120*******
*Private Music Lesson
*Stealth Music Stand
*DeWalt Tool Box (packed with all sorts of tools)
*Compression Set
*Legion Dinner Gift Certificate
*Manteno Local Gift Certificates
*Private Ukulele Music Lesson w/ Ukulady Lisa
*Split the Pot!
... And more!
***
*TIMELINE:
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Ukulele Lesson
2:00 PM Raffle Drawing
***
BIO:
Lisa Mannion, aka Ukulady Lisa, is an Army combat veteran, active member at Manteno Legion, and singer-songwriter dedicated to healing through music. She’s recognized among the Top 25 Veteran Leaders of Illinois for traveling with 15 ukuleles and teaching group classes to her fellow veterans and her community.
Lisa performs original music, sings the National Anthem, and gives away free ukuleles because she believes, “Anybody can play the ukulele!”
*Partnered with: Wounded Warrior Project, At Ease, AllenForce, American Legions, Aurora Ukulele Festival, local libraries & more!
*My LIVE WGN-TV Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_db24wrzXE
***
Ukulady Lisa is Available for Hire:
*Live Music (Folk, Rock, Blues, Originals, Patriotic, Holiday, Xmas)
*National Anthem Singer
*Group Ukulele Lessons (Ukes Provided)
*Veteran Guest Speaker
***
PLEASE LIKE & SUBSCRIBE:
FB: Ukulisa
IG: Ukuladylisa
Youtube.com/@ukuladylisa
Ukuladylisa@gmail.com
Chicago Meetup Group:
meetup.com/WestLoopUkes
Chicago Ukulele Class on Dec 14 at noon:
GroupUke.Eventbrite.com
Check Out My Portable Pocket Music Stand:
https://stealthstand.com/
youtube.com/watch?v=ok5sxs8oEdw
Invented by musician/teacher: Braedon Lewis1 attendee
FREE Uke Giveaway! Monthly Group Ukulele Lessons in Pilsen Chicago
Pilsen Arts & Community House, 1637 W 18th St, Chicago, IL, US*FREE for Veterans & Kids.
*FREE Ukulele Giveaway After Every Class!
*FREE Street Parking
*ALL Ukes Provided.
*ALL Ages. ALL Skill Levels.
*REGISTER: www.Pach.As.Me/Ukulele
*Donations accepted. Pay what you can.
***
*Join me, Ukulady Lisa, every month for a 90-minute group ukulele workshop in a Beautiful Chicago ART Gallery! Learn common chords from today’s music and new songs each month, surrounded by fresh artwork on display. Ukuleles are provided. All instruments are welcome to jam along. Just bring yourself! UKE can do it!
*Every Second Sunday 12pm-1:30pm
*EVERY Month we Giveaway a FREE Ukulele After Class!
*Mitchell Concert Wooden Ukulele + Gig Bag!
*******TOTAL VALUE = $120*******
*Your participation is equal to 1 raffle ticket!
*BUY additional $5 raffle tickets to increase your chances of winning a brand NEW Ukulele!
*Cash/Venmo is accepted during class before raffle drawing.
*ALL proceeds support the arts!
*LOCATION: Pilsen Arts & Community House (Non-Profit Art Gallery)
1637 W. 18th St
Chicago, IL 60608
***
*BIO: Lisa Mannion, aka Ukulady Lisa, is an Army combat veteran and singer-songwriter dedicated to healing through music. She’s recognized among the Top 25 Veteran Leaders of Illinois for traveling with 15 ukuleles and teaching group classes to her fellow veterans and her community. Lisa performs original music, sings the National Anthem, and gives away free ukuleles because she believes, “Anybody can play the ukulele!”
*Partnered with Wounded Warrior Project, At Ease, Allenforce, American Legions, Aurora Ukulele Festival, libraries & more!
Ukulady Lisa is Available for Hire:
*Live Music (Folk, Rock, Blues, Originals, Patriotic, Holiday, Xmas)
*National Anthem Singer
*Group Ukulele Lessons (Ukes Provided)
*Veteran Guest Speaker
***
*THINGS TO DO IN PILSEN CHICAGO
Pilsen Arts & Community House (PACH) is co-founded by Chicago artist Teresa Magaña. This non-profit art gallery hosts weekly art classes, open studio on Tuesdays with free materials, and Wellness Wednesdays (reiki and sound healing). Artwork & prints available for sale, with a new gallery showing and Open Mic each month.
OPEN MIC: Every 3rd Thursday, 7–9pm. Poets, musicians, storytellers welcome. Show off your NEW uke skills! BYOB.
PILSEN FOOD: Mi Corazon Cafe (next door), Panaderia Nuevo León Bakery (across the street), 5 Rabanitos (Mexican), Banh Mi City (Vietnamese), Jumping Bean Café, Honky Tonk BBQ, La Michoacana Premium, Urban Treez etc.
FREE: National Museum of Mexican Art. Open Sundays 10AM-5PM. Explore Pilsen’s beautiful murals on 16th and 18th St!
LOCAL GEMS: Pinwheel Records, Thalia Hall/Tack Room, Epiphany Center for the Arts, Littly Italy neighborhood, Swap-O-Rama Flea Market, etc.
***
Calling ALL Artists!
Every month we give away a hand-painted ukulele featuring a new artist. If you’d like to paint one, Instagram or call Pilsen Arts & Community House.
Events & Art Workshops: www.pilsenartscommunityhouse.org/calendar
IG & FB: pilsenartscommunityhouse
***
LIKE & SUBSCRIBE:
FB: Ukulisa
IG: Ukuladylisa
Youtube.com/@ukuladylisa
Ukuladylisa@gmail.com
My Live WGN-TV Ukulele Interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_db24wrzXE&t=1s
Eventbrite:
www.GroupUke.Eventbrite.com
Meetup Group:
meetup.com/WestLoopUkes
Check Out My Portable Pocket Music Stand:
https://stealthstand.com/
Invented by musician/teacher: Braedon Lewis4 attendees
FREE Uke Giveaway! Monthly Group Ukulele Lessons in Pilsen Chicago
Pilsen Arts & Community House, 1637 W 18th St, Chicago, IL, US*FREE for Veterans & Kids.
*FREE Ukulele Giveaway After Every Class!
*FREE Street Parking
*ALL Ukes Provided.
*ALL Ages. ALL Skill Levels.
*REGISTER: www.Pach.As.Me/Ukulele
*Donations accepted. Pay what you can.
***
*Join me, Ukulady Lisa, every month for a 90-minute group ukulele workshop in a Beautiful Chicago ART Gallery! Learn common chords from today’s music and new songs each month, surrounded by fresh artwork on display. Ukuleles are provided. All instruments are welcome to jam along. Just bring yourself! UKE can do it!
*Every Second Sunday 12pm-1:30pm
*EVERY Month we Giveaway a FREE Ukulele After Class!
*Mitchell Concert Wooden Ukulele + Gig Bag!
*******TOTAL VALUE = $120*******
*Your participation is equal to 1 raffle ticket!
*BUY additional $5 raffle tickets to increase your chances of winning a brand NEW Ukulele!
*Cash/Venmo is accepted during class before raffle drawing.
*ALL proceeds support the arts!
*LOCATION: Pilsen Arts & Community House (Non-Profit Art Gallery)
1637 W. 18th St
Chicago, IL 60608
***
*BIO: Lisa Mannion, aka Ukulady Lisa, is an Army combat veteran and singer-songwriter dedicated to healing through music. She’s recognized among the Top 25 Veteran Leaders of Illinois for traveling with 15 ukuleles and teaching group classes to her fellow veterans and her community. Lisa performs original music, sings the National Anthem, and gives away free ukuleles because she believes, “Anybody can play the ukulele!”
*Partnered with Wounded Warrior Project, At Ease, Allenforce, American Legions, Aurora Ukulele Festival, libraries & more!
Ukulady Lisa is Available for Hire:
*Live Music (Folk, Rock, Blues, Originals, Patriotic, Holiday, Xmas)
*National Anthem Singer
*Group Ukulele Lessons (Ukes Provided)
*Veteran Guest Speaker
***
*THINGS TO DO IN PILSEN CHICAGO
Pilsen Arts & Community House (PACH) is co-founded by Chicago artist Teresa Magaña. This non-profit art gallery hosts weekly art classes, open studio on Tuesdays with free materials, and Wellness Wednesdays (reiki and sound healing). Artwork & prints available for sale, with a new gallery showing and Open Mic each month.
OPEN MIC: Every 3rd Thursday, 7–9pm. Poets, musicians, storytellers welcome. Show off your NEW uke skills! BYOB.
PILSEN FOOD: Mi Corazon Cafe (next door), Panaderia Nuevo León Bakery (across the street), 5 Rabanitos (Mexican), Banh Mi City (Vietnamese), Jumping Bean Café, Honky Tonk BBQ, La Michoacana Premium, Urban Treez etc.
FREE: National Museum of Mexican Art. Open Sundays 10AM-5PM. Explore Pilsen’s beautiful murals on 16th and 18th St!
LOCAL GEMS: Pinwheel Records, Thalia Hall/Tack Room, Epiphany Center for the Arts, Littly Italy neighborhood, Swap-O-Rama Flea Market, etc.
***
Calling ALL Artists!
Every month we give away a hand-painted ukulele featuring a new artist. If you’d like to paint one, Instagram or call Pilsen Arts & Community House.
Events & Art Workshops: www.pilsenartscommunityhouse.org/calendar
IG & FB: pilsenartscommunityhouse
***
LIKE & SUBSCRIBE:
FB: Ukulisa
IG: Ukuladylisa
Youtube.com/@ukuladylisa
Ukuladylisa@gmail.com
My Live WGN-TV Ukulele Interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_db24wrzXE&t=1s
Eventbrite:
www.GroupUke.Eventbrite.com
Meetup Group:
meetup.com/WestLoopUkes
Check Out My Portable Pocket Music Stand:
https://stealthstand.com/
Invented by musician/teacher: Braedon Lewis2 attendees
FREE Uke Giveaway! Monthly Group Ukulele Lessons in Pilsen Chicago
Pilsen Arts & Community House, 1637 W 18th St, Chicago, IL, US*FREE for Veterans & Kids.
*FREE Ukulele Giveaway After Every Class!
*FREE Street Parking
*ALL Ukes Provided.
*ALL Ages. ALL Skill Levels.
*REGISTER: www.Pach.As.Me/Ukulele
*Donations accepted. Pay what you can.
***
*Join me, Ukulady Lisa, every month for a 90-minute group ukulele workshop in a Beautiful Chicago ART Gallery! Learn common chords from today’s music and new songs each month, surrounded by fresh artwork on display. Ukuleles are provided. All instruments are welcome to jam along. Just bring yourself! UKE can do it!
*Every Second Sunday 12pm-1:30pm
*EVERY Month we Giveaway a FREE Ukulele After Class!
*Mitchell Concert Wooden Ukulele + Gig Bag!
*******TOTAL VALUE = $120*******
*Your participation is equal to 1 raffle ticket!
*BUY additional $5 raffle tickets to increase your chances of winning a brand NEW Ukulele!
*Cash/Venmo is accepted during class before raffle drawing.
*ALL proceeds support the arts!
*LOCATION: Pilsen Arts & Community House (Non-Profit Art Gallery)
1637 W. 18th St
Chicago, IL 60608
***
*BIO: Lisa Mannion, aka Ukulady Lisa, is an Army combat veteran and singer-songwriter dedicated to healing through music. She’s recognized among the Top 25 Veteran Leaders of Illinois for traveling with 15 ukuleles and teaching group classes to her fellow veterans and her community. Lisa performs original music, sings the National Anthem, and gives away free ukuleles because she believes, “Anybody can play the ukulele!”
*Partnered with Wounded Warrior Project, At Ease, Allenforce, American Legions, Aurora Ukulele Festival, libraries & more!
Ukulady Lisa is Available for Hire:
*Live Music (Folk, Rock, Blues, Originals, Patriotic, Holiday, Xmas)
*National Anthem Singer
*Group Ukulele Lessons (Ukes Provided)
*Veteran Guest Speaker
***
*THINGS TO DO IN PILSEN CHICAGO
Pilsen Arts & Community House (PACH) is co-founded by Chicago artist Teresa Magaña. This non-profit art gallery hosts weekly art classes, open studio on Tuesdays with free materials, and Wellness Wednesdays (reiki and sound healing). Artwork & prints available for sale, with a new gallery showing and Open Mic each month.
OPEN MIC: Every 3rd Thursday, 7–9pm. Poets, musicians, storytellers welcome. Show off your NEW uke skills! BYOB.
PILSEN FOOD: Mi Corazon Cafe (next door), Panaderia Nuevo León Bakery (across the street), 5 Rabanitos (Mexican), Banh Mi City (Vietnamese), Jumping Bean Café, Honky Tonk BBQ, La Michoacana Premium, Urban Treez etc.
FREE: National Museum of Mexican Art. Open Sundays 10AM-5PM. Explore Pilsen’s beautiful murals on 16th and 18th St!
LOCAL GEMS: Pinwheel Records, Thalia Hall/Tack Room, Epiphany Center for the Arts, Littly Italy neighborhood, Swap-O-Rama Flea Market, etc.
***
Calling ALL Artists!
Every month we give away a hand-painted ukulele featuring a new artist. If you’d like to paint one, Instagram or call Pilsen Arts & Community House.
Events & Art Workshops: www.pilsenartscommunityhouse.org/calendar
IG & FB: pilsenartscommunityhouse
***
LIKE & SUBSCRIBE:
FB: Ukulisa
IG: Ukuladylisa
Youtube.com/@ukuladylisa
Ukuladylisa@gmail.com
My Live WGN-TV Ukulele Interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_db24wrzXE&t=1s
Eventbrite:
www.GroupUke.Eventbrite.com
Meetup Group:
meetup.com/WestLoopUkes
Check Out My Portable Pocket Music Stand:
https://stealthstand.com/
Invented by musician/teacher: Braedon Lewis1 attendee
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