Active 50s + Group

After the tour, some of us will get lunch at one of the many nearby places:
Zaytune Mediterranean Grill 3129 S Morgan St. https://order.zaytunegrill.com/
Bridgeport Coffeehouse 3101 S Morgan St, http://www.bridgeportcoffee.net/
3 Little Pigs 964 W 31st Street https://www.eat3lp.com/
El Taco Azteca - Bridgeport, 3355 S Morgan St https://www.ordereltacoaztecabrifport.com/

All are welcome to join! BRING CASH IF JOINING FOR LUNCH, AS SOME VENUES Don't accept separate checks!

This church was founded in 1882 to serve the Polish families of Bridgeport. It has a Romanesque exterior of decorative brick with stone corbelling. The interior is Byzantine and resembles a Greek Cross with half domes and arches surrounding a 113-foot-high central dome, recently restored. The dome is made entirely of wood with ornamental copper and is lit by a ring of lantern windows. The lavishly-decorated nave is enriched with Stations of the Cross, statuary and original stained-glass windows by Joseph Artmaier. The nave and sanctuary also feature fine scagliola work, elaborate altars, a suspended pulpit topped by a cupola, and decorative stenciling and murals by John Mallin. The Austin organ was installed in 1928.

The history of St. Mary of Perpetual Help Parish began circa 1880 as Polish immigrants began settling in the Bridgeport area and established this newly founded community as their home. As the number of Polish immigrants grew, so did the need for a Roman Catholic parish that would minister to their own spiritual needs. In 1882, local residents joined together to purchase a two-story frame building, located on the corner of Farrell and Lyman streets, to serve as the church, school and convent.

In late 1884, Reverend John Radziejewski, advised by the Most Reverend Patrick Feehan, Archbishop of Chicago, purchased property bounded by 32nd Street, 32nd Place, Aberdeen Street and Morgan Street. On October 8, 1886, Reverend John Zylla was appointed the first resident pastor of St. Mary of Perpetual Help Parish. During his pastoral tenure, Father Zylla began the construction of the magnificent structure of our present parish church. Father Zylla served the people of this parish until May of 1891.

In May of 1891, the Most Reverend Patrick Feehan appointed Reverend Stanley Nawrocki as the second pastor of this parish. Under his leadership, Father Nawrocki completed the building of the Church in 1892 according to the architectural plans drawn by Joseph Engelbert. Upon completion, the magnificent edifice was dedicated by the Vicar General of the Archdiocese, the Very Reverend Daniel Dowling, pastor of the neighboring St. Bridget Church. Through the continued generous support of the parishioners, the parish became free of debt before long. As a result, a momentous occasion took place in the history of this parish when Archbishop James E Quigley consecrated St. Mary of Perpetual Help Church on October 24, 1903; thus St. Mary of Perpetual Help Church became the first Polish Roman Catholic Church in the United States to be bestowed with this great honor.

Since 1999, the church has undergone extensive restoration of the original structure, the interior decoration by John A. Mallin in 1961 and the 1928 Austin organ, Opus 1602. The historic paintings in the Shrine Altars which date to 1890, were restored by the Art Institute of Chicago. The Joyful Mysteries are depicted in the "Shrine of our Blessed Mother", while the "Shrine of St. Joseph" holds paintings of the Holy Family, the Flight into Egypt and the Marriage of Joseph and Mary. The nave is decorated with fine scaliola work and a suspended pulpit is topped by a wedding cake cupola. A new mosaic of Our Lady of Perpetual Help by the Soprani Studios of Rome was recently installed, as well as the contents of a time capsule of precious historical documents
https://www.stmaryofperpetualhelp.com/

If you are taking public transportation, please check Google Maps for directions or use CTA trip planner. https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/

If you are driving, there is parking on 32nd Street,31st Street and Morgan with plenty of free side street parking. Just watch for permit only areas.

PLEASE KEEP RSVP UP TO DATE AND DO NOT BE A NO SHOW!

BUY EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW AS THE PRICE GOES UP & CAN SELL OUT! WE WILL DO THE BUENA PARK ROUTE!
$35 Early Bird tickets - on sale Mar. 1 thru Apr. 3
$40 Standard tickets - on sale Apr. 4 thru May 3 (based on availability)
$50 Door (based on availability)
TICKETS HERE: https://partners.exploreuptown.org/events/details/toast-of-uptown-2025-3942 -OR- https://uptownchamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/3942 - just click not a member to register for the event & PICK THE BUENA PARK ROUTE!

We need check-in first! All attendees will receive both a wristband and wine tasting glass —simply present these at each stop along your chosen route for delicious wine samples. This wine walk will take you on a tour through the many businesses that call Uptown home. Wine selections have been generously curated by North Buena Deli & Wine and Rayan's Fine Liquors and Spirits. Small bites from local eateries will be provided at some stops along the route as well.

These are a lot of fun and a great way to check out the local shops, have some good wine and eat some goodies! Plus weather should be lovely for a spring afternoon stroll!

#### 2025 participating businesses!
BUENA PARK ROUTE:
4108 N Sheridan Rd (check in spot)
First Dental Center 4108 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60613 (check-in)
Jenny Tola State Farm 4083 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613
GNS Foods 4092 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613
Lakeside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 4101 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613
All Strength Training 4117 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613
Klein's Bakery 4155 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613
North Buena Deli & Wine 4200 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613
The Bar on Buena 910 W Buena Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Jake's Pup in the Ruf 4401 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
Epic Wine & Spirits 4411-13 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
The Reservoir 844 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

WINE WALK DOES NOT END WHERE WE START. WE END ABOUT 4-5 BLOCKS FROM THE BEGINNING, SO KEEP THAT IN MIND IF YOU DRIVE AS YOU WILL NEED TO WALK BACK TO YOUR CAR!

If you are taking public transportation, please check Google Maps for directions or use CTA trip planner. https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/

If you drive, there is metered parking on Broadway & Sheridan. Some nearby lots. Limited free side street parking so watch out for permit only or tow zones!

PLEASE KEEP RSVP UP TO DATE AND DO NOT BE A NO-SHOW!

BUY TICKETS NOW OVER HERE: https://www.music.northwestern.edu/events/northwestern-university-jazz-ensemble-4 OR https://ci.ovationtix.com/36542/performance/11601713?performanceId=11601713
PICK 5/5/25 7:30 pm show time - MY SEAT is F106
Or call the box office at 847-467-4000

NOTE: $8 Tickets + fees! Assigned Seating. My seat is in row F seat 106, middle center of the stage. We can meet in the lobby before the show or over by our seats.

YOU MAY BE ABLE TO PURCHASE THE DAY OF THE SHOW AT THE DOOR!

**SPECIAL SEATING NOTE! PLEASE READ BEFORE BUYING TICKETS! **
• This is an Assigned Seating show.
• Event Host (Giovina) will be seated in the MIDDLE CENTER ROW F SEAT 106 at the Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall located Ryan Center for the Musical Arts
• Please feel free to choose a seat by the Event Host (Giovina) or choose a seat that best accommodates you. Plenty of seats near me in row F, behind in row G and even in front in Row E!

ADDITIONAL TICKET BUYING NOTES:
• YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR BUYING YOUR OWN TICKET.
• DO NOT RSVP YES UNTIL YOU HAVE BOUGHT YOUR TICKET.
• REPEAT!! DO NOT RSVP YES UNTIL YOU HAVE BOUGHT YOUR TICKET.
• MAY BE ABLE TO PURCHASE AT THE DOOR ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT

This is a joint event with several other meetup groups, so it is multi-group event!

Presented By
Northwestern University – Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music at the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts
Location
Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall
Ryan Center for the Musical Arts
70 Arts Circle Drive
Evanston, IL 60208

I may grab a quick dinner before the show at Prairie Moon in downtown Evanston, a few blocks from the NWU camps about 5:30 pm at 1635 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 www.prairiemoonrestaurant.com

All are welcome to join for dinner! Just leave a comment so I know who to expect! BRING CASH IF JOINING FOR DINNER, AS SOME VENUES don't accept separate checks!

Mingus, Minga, Mingum-The Music of Charles Mingus
Darius Hampton, conductor

Widely regarded as one of history’s greatest jazz artists, bassist, pianist, composer, and bandleader Charles Mingus was a pioneer in the post-bop genre. Over the course of his three-decade career, he collaborated with the likes of Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Max Roach, and Eric Dolphy. His recordings, including Mingus Ah Um and The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady, remain influential to this day, and in 1997 he was posthumously awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall - Located in the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, this 400-seat hall features a 40-foot glass wall offering views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. Undulating walls of Forest Stewardship Council–certified wood, covered with a thin layer of African moabi wood, provide optimal acoustics, and the hall is equipped with state-of-the-art sound and video equipment for recording. The Bienen School of Music’s facilities are among the best of any music institution in the nation.

The school’s three buildings—the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, Regenstein Hall of Music, and Pick-Staiger Concert Hall—form a musical village on the southeast corner of Northwestern’s Evanston campus on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Opened in 2015, the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts is situated on the lakefront and integrates completely with Regenstein Hall of Music, with two connections between the buildings on each of Regenstein’s three levels. The Ryan Center’s three performance venues include the Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, Shirley Welsh Ryan Opera Theater, and David and Carol McClintock Choral and Recital Room.

If you are taking public transportation, please check the website for directions or use Google Maps or CTA trip planner. https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/ OR US NU website for more directions https://wirtz.northwestern.edu/evanston-directions/

Metra & El: Take the Purple Line, exit at Davis St. Walk east. LEFT on Chicago Ave. Cross Sheridan. RIGHT on Sheridan. LEFT on Campus Dr. Also accessible by PACE buses

If driving, Patrons may park in the South Campus Parking Garage and the Segal Visitors Center garage south of Pick-Staiger Concert Hall. Parking is free on weekdays after 4 p.m. and all day on weekends. Follow link on Northwestern's website for directions & parking info. FREE PARKING WE ARE AT Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall

DIRECTIONS & PARKING INFO: https://www.music.northwestern.edu/events/ticket-office

PLEASE KEEP RSVP UP TO DATE AND DO NOT BE A NO SHOW!

BUY YOUR TICKET NOW FOR THE BEST PRICE! $52 early bird price through 3/31, then $60 Prices go up closer to the date and they will sell out! USE LINK BELOW: https://lincolnparkchamber.ticketsauce.com/e/uncorkedarmitage25/tickets
More details here:
https://www.lincolnparkchamber.com/uncorked/

Kick-off summer right! Sip and stroll your way through your favorite shops and restaurants along Armitage and Halsted!

BUY EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW AS PRICE GOES UP & WILL SELL OUT!
Early Bird (through 3/31/25) – $52
General Admission (4/1/25 – 5/3/25) – $60
It’s Not Too Late (5/4/25 – 11:00 a.m. on 5/8/25) – $65
At the Door (if available) – $70
***This is a 21+ only event.***
TICKETS HERE: https://lincolnparkchamber.ticketsauce.com/e/uncorkedarmitage25/tickets

This is a joint event with several other meetup groups, so it is multi-group event!

LINCOLN PARK — The wine festival, organized by the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce, also features many local restaurants and businesses in the area. Pedicabs will be available too!

Come out this May and explore Lincoln Park's local shops, restaurants, and wellness businesses as they shine at the annual Lincoln Park Uncorked: An Armitage-Halsted Wine Stroll. Enjoy curated red and white wine sample pours, paired with in-store specials and light fare all while strolling through one of Chicago’s most famous and historic shopping districts in the heart of Lincoln Park.

We check-in first to receive our wine glass and tasting guide, which will serve as our ticket to the event. We then go from business to business to taste wine and sample food bites as many offer treats with the wine!
These are a lot of fun and a great way to check out the local shops, have some good wine and eat some goodies! Plus weather should be lovely for a summer evening stroll!

#### Stay tuned for additional details and participating businesses!

2024 Participating Businesses (2025 DETAILS TO COME)
Wintrust Bank (Check in here & get a wine glass/map)
Blowout Junkie
Capitvate Real Estate
Clean Your Dirty Face Lincoln Park
Delilah’s
elephant + vine
Guided Design Cabinetry & Interiors
Heron Agency
Lincoln Dental Lounge
Lincoln Park Chamber
Lincoln Station
Oz Park Wellness
Pour Decisions
Pretty Cool Ice Cream
Salon Edda
Scout Veterinary Care
Serpe Insurance Agency
SEV Laser
That Face
Vivid Smiles

REMEMBER TO COME BACK FOR UPDATES AND CURRENT LIST OF 2025 PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES AS THE ABOVE SCHEDULE WILL CHANGE ONCE FINALIZED!

If you are taking public transportation, please check Google Maps for directions or use CTA trip planner. https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/ - easily accessible by bus and train

If you drive, there is limited parking since in Lincoln Park. Some metered parking & nearby lots. Best to use SpotHero or Parking Whiz for you safest bet and cheapest option!

PLEASE KEEP RSVP UP TO DATE AND DO NOT BE A NO SHOW!