Tag: Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
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Inside Scoop: Fall events galore like Sketchbook Brewing’s Oktoberfest, Rosetoberfest, Pumpkin Palooza, Chicago Gourmet, Ace Hardware’s Harvest Fest, Spirits of Park Ridge, Trunk or Treat and more
Sketchbook Brewing’s sixth annual Oktoberfest Sept. 18-20 Sketchbook Brewing’s annual Oktoberfest celebration will take place Sept. 18-20 at their Skokie taproom. This free event will boast live music, stein-hoisting and hammerschlagen competitions, a variety of food truck options, giant soft pretzels and, of course, plenty of fresh Oktoberfest beer. 4901 Main Street in Skokie. More ... -
Inside Scoop: Market After Dark July 25, the National Sports Collectors Convention in Rosemont July 29-Aug. 2, Concerts in the Park and Jazzin’ at the Shedd
Come celebrate summer in Park Ridge at the next Market After Dark July 25 Year three of the Park Ridge Market After Dark, located in the same area as the Park Ridge Farmer’s Market (15 Prairie Ave.), kicked off in a big way back in May, and the second event of the season is coming ... -
Park Ridge Insider Jerry Kussy
Don Juan’s chicken nachos and margarita What do you do for a living? I am a senior mortgage advisor with Wintrust Mortgage here in town. My main branch is Village Bank & Trust on Cumberland and Touhy, which is a Wintrust Bank location. I’ve been in the industry for 25 years and specialize in structuring ... -
Local charity spotlight: Amina Grace Memorial Fund
Deeply rooted in community, the Amina Grace Memorial Fund works to change the way the world sees people with differing abilities The background: The moment Amina Grace was born and her parents, Maura Cullen and Munawar Ali, saw her beautiful face, they realized she had Down syndrome. They were unfamiliar with the road that lay ... -
Inside Scoop: Park Ridge Farmers Market and Market after Dark info, Rita’s free ice day March 20, Park Ridge Park District Easter egg hunts, Maine South Parents’ Scholarship Club and Have Dreams events, Park Ridge Wine Walk and more
Park Ridge Farmers Market opens May 23, and Market After Dark returns May 30, July 25 and Aug. 22 Market After Dark, located in the same parking lot location as the Park Ridge Farmer’s Market (15 Prairie Ave.), was a huge success in its first two years, and the Chamber of Commerce committee is hard ... -
Inside Scoop: Seadog Haunted River Tours, South Park’s Witches Night Out Oct. 17, Lena Brava cooking demonstration Oct. 18, Trunk or Treat Oct. 24, and Spirits of Park Ridge Whiskey & Wine Tasting Oct. 25
Seadog Haunted River Tour from City Cruises through Oct. 31 City Cruises, operator of Chicago’s year-round premier water experiences, has a pretty stellar fall and winter cruise lineup, offering unique experiences for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. Guests can look forward to haunted river tours, chef-prepared holiday meals, fireworks displays, and festive entertainment, all ... -
New in town: Come explore the new Fire + Wine, Grind N Gears Café, Perry’s Gallery and MD Ventures Med Spa’s expansion
By Trent Modglin Fire + Wine 608 W. Touhy Avenue, Unit C2 in Park Ridge 224-985-9990 FireAndWine.net The BG Hospitality Group — owners of highly rated suburban restaurant brands like Gia Mia, moto | imoto Asian kitchen, Livia Italian Eatery and Ella’s Italian Pub, took over the former Zaza Cucina space and opened its second ... -
Park Ridge Insider Lisa Kay Kovilic on the Zia’s Social brunch, sound bath meditation sessions at Vitality Wellness, unique gifts at Raffia and escapes to New Buffalo, Michigan
Zia’s Social brunch What you do for a living: I am a photographer with Lisa Kay Photography. I specialize in headshots and branding photos for small businesses. I am passionate about helping other entrepreneurs grow their businesses through dynamic images that attract their ideal clients. How long you’ve lived here: I have lived in the area for ...
