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DPAM Debuts New Location in Lincoln Park, Attracts Interested Home Owners

Lindsey Anderson — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:50:50 +0000

For years students and art lovers interested in checking out the DePaul Art Museum (DPAM) collection were forced to suffer the low ceilings and small, cramped rooms of the Richardson Library’s exhibition space in the Loop. Last month, however, DPAM moved its collection to a new, improved location at 935 W. Fullerton Avenue. The new exhibition space features high ceilings, filtered light and nearly twice as much square footage as the Richardson Library. “I imagine that I’ll be coming far more often,” Logan Square resident Andy Bolduc said when asked about the museum’s new home. “It’s only a short bus ride away from my apartment, and it’s literally steps away from the Fullerton Red Line stop. Its location is unbeatable, and its collection is better than ever.” But Bolduc isn’t the only one who intends to start visiting DPAM and its Lincoln Park neighborhood more often. Other arty types have been moving to Lincoln Park in greater and greater numbers in recent years, and there’s no doubt that more of them will be moving in, now that another art museum has been added to the neighborhood. Houses and condos have been selling particularly well in busy, artistically inclined areas of the neighborhood, like the intersection of Lincoln Avenue, Fullerton Avenue, and Halstead Street, where classy condos and stately single-family homes tend to cluster in the greatest numbers. Listings like this one, found on the CondoDomain blog, have been selling like hotcakes lately, and real estate experts expect them to continue to do well as long as Lincoln Park maintains its charming, arty, intellectual character. To find out more about Chicago’s wonderful neighborhoods, enter your information in the box on the right and a Rock Star Chicago Real Estate Agent will get in touch with you today!

Last month, however, DPAM moved its collection to a new, improved location at 935 W. Fullerton Avenue. The new exhibition space features high ceilings, filtered light and nearly twice as much square footage as the Richardson Library.

“I imagine that I’ll be coming far more often,” Logan Square resident Andy Bolduc said when asked about the museum’s new home. “It’s only a short bus ride away from my apartment, and it’s literally steps away from the Fullerton Red Line stop. Its location is unbeatable, and its collection is better than ever.”

But Bolduc isn’t the only one who intends to start visiting DPAM and its Lincoln Park neighborhood more often. Other arty types have been moving to Lincoln Park in greater and greater numbers in recent years, and there’s no doubt that more of them will be moving in, now that another art museum has been added to the neighborhood.

Houses and condos have been selling particularly well in busy, artistically inclined areas of the neighborhood, like the intersection of Lincoln Avenue, Fullerton Avenue, and Halstead Street, where classy condos and stately single-family homes tend to cluster in the greatest numbers.

Listings like this one, found on the CondoDomain blog, have been selling like hotcakes lately, and real estate experts expect them to continue to do well as long as Lincoln Park maintains its charming, arty, intellectual character.

To find out more about Chicago’s wonderful neighborhoods, enter your information in the box on the right and a Rock Star Chicago Real Estate Agent will get in touch with you today!

Cubs Player Regrets River Forest Purchase

Lindsey Anderson — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:49:30 +0000

The Chicago Cubs have been having a bit of a rocky season, both on and off the field. The Cubs haven’t won a World Series since 1908, which means that Chicago’s home town heroes have been striking out each season for more than 100 years. But a few players have also been striking out in real estate. Pitcher Carlos Zambrano, for instance, is struggling to sell his suburban home, located in sleepy River Forest, at the moment. When Zambrano bought the home, which was built in 1999, he paid $1.199 million for it, but sources speculate that he’ll be lucky to $900,000 for it now. According to the Tribune ” He bought the six-bedroom, nearly 4,000-square-foot house in 2006 for $1.199 million. It has four baths, a loft, a finished lower level with a large recreation room, a three-car garage and a sunken great room with a wall of windows and vaulted ceiling.” “Zambrano lived in the home for a year and a half but decided he wanted to live closer to Wrigley Field, said listing agent Jessica Rivera of Weichert Realtors Nickel Group. In 2008, “Big Z” bought a six-bedroom, 6,700-square-foot house in Lakeview for $2.66 million.” Zambrano has been trying to sell the home off and on since 2008, but so without success. His luck may soon change, though, as real estate experts report that the housing market in River Forest may be improving. “The average listing price for homes there for the week ending September 21 was $543,392, down 0.4 percent from the previous week,” Trulia reports. “The median sales price from June 2011 to August 2011 was $545,000, up 17 percent from the same period in 2010. ” Hopefully Zambrano will be able to hit a home-run with the sale of his River Forest house. Maybe then he’ll be able to hit a few home runs in Wrigley Field, as well. If you want to learn more about Chicago real estate or are interested in finding out about some fabulous Chicago area listings just enter your information into the box on your right and an expert real estate agent will get in touch with you ASAP!

Pitcher Carlos Zambrano, for instance, is struggling to sell his suburban home, located in sleepy River Forest, at the moment. When Zambrano bought the home, which was built in 1999, he paid $1.199 million for it, but sources speculate that he’ll be lucky to $900,000 for it now.

According to the Tribune ” He bought the six-bedroom, nearly 4,000-square-foot house in 2006 for $1.199 million. It has four baths, a loft, a finished lower level with a large recreation room, a three-car garage and a sunken great room with a wall of windows and vaulted ceiling.”

“Zambrano lived in the home for a year and a half but decided he wanted to live closer to Wrigley Field, said listing agent Jessica Rivera of Weichert Realtors Nickel Group. In 2008, “Big Z” bought a six-bedroom, 6,700-square-foot house in Lakeview for $2.66 million.”

Zambrano has been trying to sell the home off and on since 2008, but so without success. His luck may soon change, though, as real estate experts report that the housing market in River Forest may be improving.

“The average listing price for homes there for the week ending September 21 was $543,392, down 0.4 percent from the previous week,” Trulia reports. “The median sales price from June 2011 to August 2011 was $545,000, up 17 percent from the same period in 2010. ”

Hopefully Zambrano will be able to hit a home-run with the sale of his River Forest house. Maybe then he’ll be able to hit a few home runs in Wrigley Field, as well.

If you want to learn more about Chicago real estate or are interested in finding out about some fabulous Chicago area listings just enter your information into the box on your right and an expert real estate agent will get in touch with you ASAP!

The Neighborhood Files: Bronzeville

Lindsey Anderson — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:50:43 +0000

Chicago , perhap more than most cities, a city of neighborhoods. From the broad boulevards of Lincoln Park, to the arty avenues of Pilsen, each and every neighborhood in this city possesses its own distinct energy and unique charm. Each neighborhood is worth learning a little more about. So, every other week, we’ll be featuring another neighborhood on this section of the blog, and we’ll interview someone living in that neighborhood—Someone capable of giving us the inside scoop on their ‘hood! This week I sat down with Joyce Dupler and talked to her about her experience living in Brozeville. Q: How long have you been living in Bronzeville? A: I’ve been living here for more than ten years—I moved here in February of 2001. It’s strange to think that I’ve been in the same place for over a decade! Q: Do you own or rent? A: I own. I haven’t relocated since I moved to my house in 2000—I love it too much! Q: Why did you decide to settle down in Bronzeville? A: I was looking for a reasonably priced place in a quiet neighborhood relatively close to downtown. My Bronzeville home fit the bill perfectly! Q: What do you like most about the neighborhood? A: I love the way it continues to grow on me. When I first bought my home here, I worried that I wouldn’t have much to do in the neighborhood and that I’d have to go elsewhere for shopping and nightlife. Over the years, though, I’ve discovered so many cute cafes and restaurants and boutiques—it’s been great. Q: Would you encourage others to purchase a house or condo of their own in the neighborhood? A: Definitely. I really enjoy my neighborhood, and I love my home. For more information about Chicago and its vibrant neighborhoods as well as it’s many available condos enter your information in the box to your right and a rock star real estate agent will get in touch with you to answer all your questions

Chicago , perhap more than most cities, a city of neighborhoods. From the broad boulevards of Lincoln Park, to the arty avenues of Pilsen, each and every neighborhood in this city possesses its own distinct energy and unique charm. Each neighborhood is worth learning a little more about. So, every other week, we’ll be featuring another neighborhood on this section of the blog, and we’ll interview someone living in that neighborhood—Someone capable of giving us the inside scoop on their ‘hood!

This week I sat down with Joyce Dupler and talked to her about her experience living in Brozeville.

Q: How long have you been living in Bronzeville?

A: I’ve been living here for more than ten years—I moved here in February of 2001. It’s strange to think that I’ve been in the same place for over a decade!

Q: Do you own or rent?

A: I own. I haven’t relocated since I moved to my house in 2000—I love it too much!

Q: Why did you decide to settle down in Bronzeville?

A: I was looking for a reasonably priced place in a quiet neighborhood relatively close to downtown. My Bronzeville home fit the bill perfectly!

Q: What do you like most about the neighborhood?

A: I love the way it continues to grow on me. When I first bought my home here, I worried that I wouldn’t have much to do in the neighborhood and that I’d have to go elsewhere for shopping and nightlife. Over the years, though, I’ve discovered so many cute cafes and restaurants and boutiques—it’s been great.

Q: Would you encourage others to purchase a house or condo of their own in the neighborhood?

A: Definitely. I really enjoy my neighborhood, and I love my home.

For more information about Chicago and its vibrant neighborhoods as well as it’s many available condos enter your information in the box to your right and a rock star real estate agent will get in touch with you to answer all your questions

Chicago’s Architectural Triumphs: Tribune Tower

Lindsey Anderson — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:48:21 +0000

Chicago is certainly a city of beautiful buildings. Steely skyscrapers dominate the skyline of the Loop. Elegant apartment buildings are scattered throughout neighborhoods like Lincoln Park and the Gold Coast. Edgy, arty lofts can be found in neighborhoods like Bucktown and Wicker Park. And many of Chicago’s museums and administrative buildings double as awe inspiring works of architecture. There is so much great architecture in Chicago that it can sometimes be hard to appreciate all of the architectural beauty of the buildings in Chicago. For that reason, we’ve decided to feature a few of our favorite architectural triumphs on our blog. This week, we’ll be taking a closer look at the architectural triumph that is The Tribune Tower. The Tribune Tower may not be one of the biggest buildings in Chicago, but it is certainly one of the most beautiful and—arguably—one of the most interesting, as well. In 1922, the owners of the Chicago Tribune decided to host an international design competition, inviting architects from all over the world to wow them with “the most beautiful and distinctive office building in the world.” Dozens of architects entered the competition, but the winning design belonged to John Mead Howells and Raymond Hood, New York-based architects with a penchant for neo-Gothic design and flying buttresses. Howells and Hood were awarded a $50,000 prize for their design, and their fame spread quickly around the world. With its sleek stone and its gorgeous gothic sensibilities, the Tower looks as beautiful now as it did in the early 1920s, and many Chicagoans cite the Tribune Tower as their favorite building in downtown Chicago. All in all, the tower, which overlooks the Chicago River and is only a stone’s throw away from other landmark buildings, like the Trump Tower, is well worth a visit. To find out more about Chicago’s wonderful architecture, enter your information in the box on the right and a Rock Star Chicago Real Estate Agent will get in touch with you today!

There is so much great architecture in Chicago that it can sometimes be hard to appreciate all of the architectural beauty of the buildings in Chicago.

For that reason, we’ve decided to feature a few of our favorite architectural triumphs on our blog. This week, we’ll be taking a closer look at the architectural triumph that is The Tribune Tower.

The Tribune Tower may not be one of the biggest buildings in Chicago, but it is certainly one of the most beautiful and—arguably—one of the most interesting, as well.

In 1922, the owners of the Chicago Tribune decided to host an international design competition, inviting architects from all over the world to wow them with “the most beautiful and distinctive office building in the world.”

Dozens of architects entered the competition, but the winning design belonged to John Mead Howells and Raymond Hood, New York-based architects with a penchant for neo-Gothic design and flying buttresses. Howells and Hood were awarded a $50,000 prize for their design, and their fame spread quickly around the world.

With its sleek stone and its gorgeous gothic sensibilities, the Tower looks as beautiful now as it did in the early 1920s, and many Chicagoans cite the Tribune Tower as their favorite building in downtown Chicago. All in all, the tower, which overlooks the Chicago River and is only a stone’s throw away from other landmark buildings, like the Trump Tower, is well worth a visit.

To find out more about Chicago’s wonderful architecture, enter your information in the box on the right and a Rock Star Chicago Real Estate Agent will get in touch with you today!

Wrigleyville Neighborhood

Andy Nathan — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:03:47 +0000

When you are talking about classic Chicago, it does not get any better than Wrigleyville. The area is named after the iconic Chicago Cubs baseball team that has played at Wrigley Field since 1914. Unfortunately, the Cubs have never won a World Series in this amazing structure. However, the area is, by no means, a loser. Wrigleyville is one of the liveliest and interesting parts of the entire city. From John Barleycorn and the Cubby Bear to the great restaurants that surround Wrigley, this is a great place to live if you enjoy a good time. During the summer it feels as if there is a game going on every day. Traffic gets a little heavy, but the Brown and Red Line that goes through the area is a quick and easy way to get into downtown in about 5-10 minutes. [mappress] The housing prices in this area are a bit steep because the area is so highly prized by Cubs fans who want to live close to their perennially losing team year after year. That being said the condos and homes in the area are top of the line, so people can get their money’s worth from the investment. Additionally, since this is a smaller neighborhood than the larger East and West Lakeview, it is a more prized area to own property. This area is one Cubs World Series pennant away from being the best neighborhood in Chicago. In the meantime, you have the “Lovable Losers” and their fans to keep you company on a warm Chicago night as you eat at one of the many beer gardens in the area.

However, the area is, by no means, a loser. Wrigleyville is one of the liveliest and interesting parts of the entire city.

From John Barleycorn and the Cubby Bear to the great restaurants that surround Wrigley, this is a great place to live if you enjoy a good time. During the summer it feels as if there is a game going on every day. Traffic gets a little heavy, but the Brown and Red Line that goes through the area is a quick and easy way to get into downtown in about 5-10 minutes.

The housing prices in this area are a bit steep because the area is so highly prized by Cubs fans who want to live close to their perennially losing team year after year. That being said the condos and homes in the area are top of the line, so people can get their money’s worth from the investment.

Additionally, since this is a smaller neighborhood than the larger East and West Lakeview, it is a more prized area to own property.

This area is one Cubs World Series pennant away from being the best neighborhood in Chicago. In the meantime, you have the “Lovable Losers” and their fans to keep you company on a warm Chicago night as you eat at one of the many beer gardens in the area.

The Neighborhood Files: Hyde Park

Lindsey Anderson — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:28:02 +0000

Chicago is, perhaps more than most cities, a city of neighborhoods. From the broad boulevards of Lincoln Park, to the arty avenues of Pilsen, each and every neighborhood in this city possesses its own distinct energy and unique charm. Each neighborhood is worth learning a little more about. So, every other week, we’ll be featuring another neighborhood on this section of the blog, and we’ll interview someone living in that neighborhood—Someone capable of giving us the inside scoop on their ‘hood! This week I sat down with Virginia James and talked to her about her experience living in Hyde Park. Q: How long have you been living in Hyde Park? A: Five years. I moved here in 2006, when I was admitted into a PhD program at the University of Chicago, and I’ve been living here ever since. Q: Do you own or rent? A: I rent, for now. I want to pay off the rest of my student loans before I commit to purchasing a home of my own. But I definitely hope to be able to do that sometime soon—well, relatively soon [laughs]. Q: Why did you decide to settle down in Hyde Park? A: Initially I moved here to be close to the University of Chicago, but I fell in love with the neighborhood, and I decided to stay even after I got my degree. Q: What do you like most about the neighborhood? A: I like its academic character. I like being able to attend author signings in book stores and scholarly lectures at the university. I like stopping by the Smart Museum on a rainy day, and I like overhearing heated conversations about Freud or Foucault on my way to the grocery store. Hyde Park is definitely a “college town,” and I love that about it. Q: Do you intend to continue living in Hyde Park for a while? A: Absolutely! I can’t think of anywhere else I’d rather be. Q: Would you encourage others to purchase a house or condo of their own in the neighborhood? A: Certainly. Hyde Park is a wonderful place to settle down and raise a family. It’s just a wonderful place to live, period. For more information about Chicago and its vibrant neighborhoods as well as it’s many available condos enter your information in the box to your right and a rock star real estate agent will get in touch with you to answer all your questions

This week I sat down with Virginia James and talked to her about her experience living in Hyde Park.

Q: How long have you been living in Hyde Park?

A: Five years. I moved here in 2006, when I was admitted into a PhD program at the University of Chicago, and I’ve been living here ever since.

Q: Do you own or rent?

A: I rent, for now. I want to pay off the rest of my student loans before I commit to purchasing a home of my own. But I definitely hope to be able to do that sometime soon—well, relatively soon [laughs].

Q: Why did you decide to settle down in Hyde Park?

A: Initially I moved here to be close to the University of Chicago, but I fell in love with the neighborhood, and I decided to stay even after I got my degree.

Q: What do you like most about the neighborhood?

A: I like its academic character. I like being able to attend author signings in book stores and scholarly lectures at the university. I like stopping by the Smart Museum on a rainy day, and I like overhearing heated conversations about Freud or Foucault on my way to the grocery store. Hyde Park is definitely a “college town,” and I love that about it.

Q: Do you intend to continue living in Hyde Park for a while?

A: Absolutely! I can’t think of anywhere else I’d rather be.

Q: Would you encourage others to purchase a house or condo of their own in the neighborhood?

A: Certainly. Hyde Park is a wonderful place to settle down and raise a family. It’s just a wonderful place to live, period.

Chicago’s Architectural Triumphs: The Aqua Tower

Lindsey Anderson — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:57:35 +0000

Chicago is certainly a city of beautiful buildings. Steely skyscrapers dominate the skyline of the Loop. Elegant apartment buildings are scattered throughout neighborhoods like Lincoln Park and the Gold Coast. Edgy, arty lofts can be found in neighborhoods like Bucktown and Wicker Park. And many of Chicago’s museums and administrative buildings double as awe inspiring works of architecture. There is so much great architecture in Chicago that it can sometimes be hard to appreciate all of the architectural beauty of the buildings in Chicago. For that reason, we’ve decided to feature a few of our favorite architectural triumphs on our blog. This week, we’ll be taking a closer look at the architectural triumph that is The Aqua Tower. The Aqua Tower is one of Chicago’s most striking skyscrapers. It features 86 stories of mixed-used residential space. It’s located in the Lakeshore East development of downtown Chicago, and it’s close to other landmark buildings, like Trump Tower and the Hancock Tower. The tower was designed by world-renowned architect Jeanne Gang, and is the tallest building in the world designed by a woman. It contains an 82,550 square foot terrace complete with gardens, gazebos, several pools, multiple hot tubs, and a track perfect for indoor walking and running. It’s one of Chicago’s sleekest, best designed skyscrapers, and it was named the 2009 skyscraper of the year by the Emporis Skyscraper Award. It was also shortlisted for the International Highrise Award in 2010. Locals and tourists alike appreciate the Aqua Tower’s clean lines and curvilinear forms, and no trip to Chicago would be complete without at least a glimpse of it. To find out more about Chicago’s wonderful architecture, enter your information in the box on the right and a Rock Star Chicago Real Estate Agent will get in touch with you today!

There is so much great architecture in Chicago that it can sometimes be hard to appreciate all of the architectural beauty of the buildings in Chicago.

For that reason, we’ve decided to feature a few of our favorite architectural triumphs on our blog. This week, we’ll be taking a closer look at the architectural triumph that is The Aqua Tower.

The Aqua Tower is one of Chicago’s most striking skyscrapers. It features 86 stories of mixed-used residential space. It’s located in the Lakeshore East development of downtown Chicago, and it’s close to other landmark buildings, like Trump Tower and the Hancock Tower.

The tower was designed by world-renowned architect Jeanne Gang, and is the tallest building in the world designed by a woman. It contains an 82,550 square foot terrace complete with gardens, gazebos, several pools, multiple hot tubs, and a track perfect for indoor walking and running. It’s one of Chicago’s sleekest, best designed skyscrapers, and it was named the 2009 skyscraper of the year by the Emporis Skyscraper Award. It was also shortlisted for the International Highrise Award in 2010.

Locals and tourists alike appreciate the Aqua Tower’s clean lines and curvilinear forms, and no trip to Chicago would be complete without at least a glimpse of it.

To find out more about Chicago’s wonderful architecture, enter your information in the box on the right and a Rock Star Chicago Real Estate Agent will get in touch with you today!

The Neighborhood Files: Greek Town

Lindsey Anderson — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:43:22 +0000

Chicago is, perhaps more than most cities, a city of neighborhoods. From the broad boulevards of Lincoln Park, to the arty avenues of Pilsen, each and every neighborhood in this city possesses its own distinct energy and unique charm. Each neighborhood is worth learning a little more about. So, every other week, we’ll be featuring another neighborhood on this section of the blog, and we’ll interview someone living in that neighborhood—Someone capable of giving us the inside scoop on their ‘hood! This week I sat down with Jennifer Costa and talked to her about her experience living in Greek Town. Q: How long have you been living in Greek Town? A: I’ve been living here for three years. Q: Do you own or rent? A: I own. I lived here for a year while renting. Then I made the jump, and decided to purchase a condo of my own. It’s small, but I really love it, and I love knowing that it’s totally mine. Q: Why did you decide to settle down in Greek Town? A: Well, I work nearby, so the location was pretty much ideal for me. I also love Greek food, so that definitely helped me decide as well! Q: What do you like most about Greek Town? A: Well, like I said, I love Greek food, so I spend a lot of time hanging out at the various restaurants and cafes around the neighborhood. I also like feeling like I’m right in the heart of Chicago—I’m close to just about everything, and it doesn’t take me too long to get anywhere. Q: Do you intend to continue living in Greek Town for a while? A: Definitely. I’m really happy with my condo here, and I hope to continue living in it for at least another five years or so. Q: Would you encourage others to purchase a house or condo of their own? A: Yes, I really would. I think that buying that condo was one of the best decisions I ever made! For more information about Chicago and its vibrant neighborhoods enter your information in the box to your right and a rock star real estate agent will get in touch with you to answer all your questions.

This week I sat down with Jennifer Costa and talked to her about her experience living in Greek Town.

Q: How long have you been living in Greek Town?

A: I’ve been living here for three years.

Q: Do you own or rent?

A: I own. I lived here for a year while renting. Then I made the jump, and decided to purchase a condo of my own. It’s small, but I really love it, and I love knowing that it’s totally mine.

Q: Why did you decide to settle down in Greek Town?

A: Well, I work nearby, so the location was pretty much ideal for me. I also love Greek food, so that definitely helped me decide as well!

Q: What do you like most about Greek Town?

A: Well, like I said, I love Greek food, so I spend a lot of time hanging out at the various restaurants and cafes around the neighborhood. I also like feeling like I’m right in the heart of Chicago—I’m close to just about everything, and it doesn’t take me too long to get anywhere.

Q: Do you intend to continue living in Greek Town for a while?

A: Definitely. I’m really happy with my condo here, and I hope to continue living in it for at least another five years or so.

Q: Would you encourage others to purchase a house or condo of their own?

A: Yes, I really would. I think that buying that condo was one of the best decisions I ever made!

For more information about Chicago and its vibrant neighborhoods enter your information in the box to your right and a rock star real estate agent will get in touch with you to answer all your questions.

Fringe Festival Preperations Underway in Pilsen

Lindsey Anderson — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:25:23 +0000

If you’re like most Chicagoans, you’re actually starting to get tired of stumbling across yet another summer festival this season. You’ve had enough of the loud music, the greasy food, and the crowded city streets. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t check out the Fringe Festival, a theater festival unlike anything else you’ve seen in Chicago this year. As stated in the “About” section of the Chicago Fringe Festival’s website ”The Chicago Fringe Festival (CFF) invites emerging and established performing artists from Chicago, the U.S. and beyond to showcase their work and add to the dialogue of theatrical art. The Festival also seeks to enhance the perception of Chicago as a major hub for theatre. CFF encourages performers to take bold risks by providing an avenue for affordable productions. It also seeks to bring in non-traditional theater-goers through a commitment to low ticket prices and outreach into communities not commonly represented. In this fashion, The Chicago Fringe Festival provides an avenue for diverse artists and audience members to connect in a singular and immediate way.” The Fringe Festival isn’t about giant crowds or loud noises. It’s about theater, plain and simple, and it’s located in Pilsen, an artsy, up-and-coming neighborhood with plenty of great condos and single-family homes. The festival promises to highlight some of Pilsen’s stunning architecture. It also promises to feature six of Pilsen’s finest performance spaces, including the Doppler Stage, the Dream Theatre, Fringe Central, Human Thread, the Meridian Stage, and the Temple Gallery. These spaces boast beautiful architecture, and they help highlight some of the neighborhood’s character and charm. The Fringe Festival will take place on September 1-11, and it will feature dozens of unique shows and performances, including several new performances that will be premiering. Tickets for each show cost five dollars, and can be picked up in advance. Anyone interested in attending the festival ought to consider checking out a condo or two in the area during their visit. If you’re interested in learning more about Chicago and its many wonderful neighborhoods, check out articles like this one on the CondoDomain blog!

But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t check out the Fringe Festival, a theater festival unlike anything else you’ve seen in Chicago this year.

As stated in the “About” section of the Chicago Fringe Festival’s website ”The Chicago Fringe Festival (CFF) invites emerging and established performing artists from Chicago, the U.S. and beyond to showcase their work and add to the dialogue of theatrical art. The Festival also seeks to enhance the perception of Chicago as a major hub for theatre. CFF encourages performers to take bold risks by providing an avenue for affordable productions. It also seeks to bring in non-traditional theater-goers through a commitment to low ticket prices and outreach into communities not commonly represented. In this fashion, The Chicago Fringe Festival provides an avenue for diverse artists and audience members to connect in a singular and immediate way.”

The Fringe Festival isn’t about giant crowds or loud noises. It’s about theater, plain and simple, and it’s located in Pilsen, an artsy, up-and-coming neighborhood with plenty of great condos and single-family homes.

The festival promises to highlight some of Pilsen’s stunning architecture. It also promises to feature six of Pilsen’s finest performance spaces, including the Doppler Stage, the Dream Theatre, Fringe Central, Human Thread, the Meridian Stage, and the Temple Gallery. These spaces boast beautiful architecture, and they help highlight some of the neighborhood’s character and charm.

The Fringe Festival will take place on September 1-11, and it will feature dozens of unique shows and performances, including several new performances that will be premiering. Tickets for each show cost five dollars, and can be picked up in advance. Anyone interested in attending the festival ought to consider checking out a condo or two in the area during their visit.

If you’re interested in learning more about Chicago and its many wonderful neighborhoods, check out articles like this one on the CondoDomain blog!

Chicago in August: A Charming City, a Memorable Month

Lindsey Anderson — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:24:18 +0000

Vogue travel writer Richard Alleman made Chicago his “destination of the month” in August. According to Alleman, Chicago boasts some of the best food in America: He writes “Chicago has given the country some of our greatest chefs: Charlie Trotter, Graham Elliot, Rick Bayless, and Grant Achatz, all of whom are constantly reinventing their cuisine and opening new restaurants in their home city. Achatz, for example, whose Alinea in smart Lincoln Park has been called the best restaurant in America, has just launched Next at 953 West Fulton Market, in the meatpacking district.” Alleman also found the city noteworthy for its stellar summer festivals and its scenic beaches:“On a muggy summer’s day, Chicago has the sultry feel of a big beach town. Sporting an ocean-size lakefront, the city has numerous pristine stretches of white sands. Not quite Rio, the most popular of these urban beaches is Oak Street Beach, which is a two-minute walk under a tunnel from Cartier on the posh Magnificent Mile. If you don’t want to swim or sunbathe, soak up the scene with a drink or snack under an umbrella at the adjacent café.” Alleman also took note of slightly less touristy destinations in the city. He was also impressed, for instance, by Chicago’s architecture and its neighborhood charm. In particular, he seemed to appreciate the construction of many new hotels in downtown Chicago, including the Hotel Palomar, a luxury hotel which may drive more tourists to Chicago. And he was equally delighted by the many Frank Lloyd Wright homes scattered throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs—more than a few of which are for sale. Alleman was also captivated by the up-and-coming neighborhoods of Hyde Park and Logan Square. Both neighborhoods feature many charming condos and single-family homes. If you’d like to learn more about Chicago and its many wonderful neighborhoods, check out articles like this one on the CondoDomain blog! photo credits: chicagotraveler.com

Vogue travel writer Richard Alleman made Chicago his “destination of the month” in August. According to Alleman, Chicago boasts some of the best food in America:

He writes “Chicago has given the country some of our greatest chefs: Charlie Trotter, Graham Elliot, Rick Bayless, and Grant Achatz, all of whom are constantly reinventing their cuisine and opening new restaurants in their home city. Achatz, for example, whose Alinea in smart Lincoln Park has been called the best restaurant in America, has just launched Next at 953 West Fulton Market, in the meatpacking district.”

Alleman also found the city noteworthy for its stellar summer festivals and its scenic beaches:“On a muggy summer’s day, Chicago has the sultry feel of a big beach town. Sporting an ocean-size lakefront, the city has numerous pristine stretches of white sands. Not quite Rio, the most popular of these urban beaches is Oak Street Beach, which is a two-minute walk under a tunnel from Cartier on the posh Magnificent Mile. If you don’t want to swim or sunbathe, soak up the scene with a drink or snack under an umbrella at the adjacent café.”

Alleman also took note of slightly less touristy destinations in the city. He was also impressed, for instance, by Chicago’s architecture and its neighborhood charm. In particular, he seemed to appreciate the construction of many new hotels in downtown Chicago, including the Hotel Palomar, a luxury hotel which may drive more tourists to Chicago. And he was equally delighted by the many Frank Lloyd Wright homes scattered throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs—more than a few of which are for sale.

Alleman was also captivated by the up-and-coming neighborhoods of Hyde Park and Logan Square. Both neighborhoods feature many charming condos and single-family homes.

If you’d like to learn more about Chicago and its many wonderful neighborhoods, check out articles like this one on the CondoDomain blog!

photo credits: chicagotraveler.com