The Official Newsletter of the West Ridge Community Organization
NOVEMBER 2020
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BRING TRADER JOE'S TO WEST RIDGE
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WRCO and the West Ridge Chamber of Commerce ask that you support our efforts to bring a Trader Joe's grocery store to the West Ridge area of Chicago. The grocery chain's mission is to offer the best quality products at the best everyday prices. They carry food and drink from around the globe with a wide range of kosher certified products. We're currently close to 1,300 signatures! Help us reach our goal by signing the petition below and if you've already signed please pass it on to neighbors and friends.
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Remember to support your local businesses this Holiday Season by shopping locally.
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ROLLING DEADLINE FOR
COVID CREATIONS CALL
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West Ridge residents - what have you been doing during this pandemic?
Many people are creating works of art (music, dance, writings, visual arts) and we are asking that you share them with our community. The original deadline of October15th has changed to a rolling one as our stay at home time continues. We'll be posting a gallery of your creations on the West Ridge Artists website soon!
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WEST RIDGE ARTISTS HAPPENINGS
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Music House is premiering their very first movie! The spring musical theater production, Echoes, A Musical Revue, was scheduled to be performed on stage this past June. Instead, they decided to make a movie! Their Musical Theater Cast performs many popular musical numbers such as Dancing Queen, 9 to 5, Aquarius, I've Got Rhythm, Hi Hoe, Maybe This Time, You Can't Always Get What You Want and many others. The Revue has something for everyone's musical taste!
Echoes, A Musical Revue - The Movie
DATE: Sunday, December 6
TIME: 4:00-6:00
WHERE: The comfort of your home, streaming over Vimeo
Purchase your tickets and concessions here
Music House is also currently filming their winter ballet, The Nutcracker, Reimagined. Music House’s production of The Nutcracker will be a new 2020 adaptation that they reimagined to express in dance our common humanity while also respecting the tradition. The production has been designed to be open and accessible to all cultures, with an emphasis on the human connection and the spirit of the season. Nutcracker the Movie will premiere in late December! Ticket sales coming soon!
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Ray Noesen's oil pastels are on display at the Bridgeport Art Center, 1200 W. 35th Street. The show "Precious" is an exhibition of original works exposing awareness with respect to the human-non-human animal relationship. The exhibit runs from November 20th through January 1st. An opening reception, planned for November 20th, will proceed as the space is huge and people can still keep a social distance. Call the Bridgeport Art Center at (773) 247-3000 with any questions.
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Daniel Weinberg's photography is a part of the Greater Good Photo Show (scenes from the pandemic) currently at the Chicago Photography School, 4001 N. Ravenswood. You can view it virtually here or view it in person.
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Images by Ingrid is participating in Brushwood Center's Online Holiday Art Market from November 27-December 6. She is offering nature themed photography cards and calendars for purchase (25% of proceeds donated to Brushwood). She will be also offering a West Ridge flower calendar via her website.
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CONCERNED ABOUT CRIME IN OUR COMMUNITY?
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Then join in for the second Community Conversation on the strategic plan for the district on November 23rd.
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We wish everyone Happy & Safe Holidays!
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