People Against The “Malling of Wrigleyville”
Yesterday, I was the 14th person to join a little group called People Against The “Malling of Wrigleyville”. Today, less than 24 hours after it was started, you can be the 1,671st person to join it.
Tara DeFrancisco has done an amazing job of rallying improvisers and community members from around the city & country to stand up for Wrigleyville’s small businesses and local merchants, which are slated for demolition under the current development plan.
Among the businesses that would suffer destruction are such neighborhood staples as: Mullens on Clark, Salt ‘n Pepper Diner, and the historic iO Theater - the home of longform improv and a performance venue for over 300 improvisers in the city.
In place of these long-standing, community-based small businesses, this Florida-based developer plans to insert CVS, 7-11, Best Buy, and Apple chain stores.
Tell the 44th Ward’s Alderman, Tom Tunney that we don’t want a strip mall in place of Chicago’s character by emailing him: ward44@cityofchicago.org
Also, consider joining ranks by joining the Facebook group for updates or attending a community event on Sunday at 6pm at iO to protest against the proposed cookie-cutter consumerism of Wrigleyville.
Charna Halpern Presents HOLLA, HOLA, HEEEY (OY VEY) at iO Theatre, 2/5
Charna Halpern Presents HOLLA, HOLA, HEEEY (OY VEY) at iO Theatre, 2/5
from broadwayworld.com
Wednesday, January 20, 2010; Posted: 10:01 PM - by BWW News Desk
Holla, Hola, Heeey (Oy Vey!) brings the very best in (and almost entirety of) Chicago’s gay, Latina, Black and Jewish comedy communities together for one massive Obama-esque post-racial night of colorblind humor. The feel-good event of the century takes place -ONE NIGHT ONLY- at iO’s Cabaret Theater on Friday February 5TH at 8:00 PM.
Featuring: BLACKOUT,the improv/variety show composed entirely of African-American improvisers, regularly featured on 89.5FM Vocalo Radio. Blackout’s current show BLACKOUTpresents: White People can be seen at iO’s Cabaret Theater Saturday nights at Midnight. “Most improv groups don’t take enough risks… BLACKOUT often takes too many.” - Chicago Reader. With special guest token Jew- SETH WEITBERG. Dominizuelan Directed by iO founder Charna Halpern, the Latina duo of Lorena Diaz and Wendy Mateo developed a sketch show that’s garnered critical acclaim from all over the country. “John Leguizamo in female bodies” - Time Out New York. Dominizuelan’s current show People in the City can be seen Thursdays at 8:00 in iO’s Del Close Theater. 1,2,3…Fag! Fresh off the stilettoed heels of a successful run in the gay comedy showcase Qweirdo 1, 2, 3, Fag! features three of Chicago’s boldest and brightest improvisers performing in their own unique form. “Hugely entertaining” - Chicago Tribune. 1,2,3…Fag! can be seen Fridays at 8:00 at iO’s Cabaret Theater. JUST ADDED: SPECIAL GUEST RANJIT SOURI WILL PERFORM A NUMBER FROM CUPID HAS A HEART ON. These wonderfully talented groups are coming together for this special night to give a taste of Chicago’s favorite minorities. Call for reservations today.
WHAT : Holla, Hola, Heeey. (Oy Vey!)
WHO: BLACKOUT, Dominizuelan, and 1,2,3…Fag!
WHEN: Friday February 5th, 8:00 PM
WHERE: iO - 3541 N Clark St. (Red Line Addison Stop)
TICKETS: $14 - Call 773-880-0199 or visit ioimprov.com for reservations.
