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Phuket Old Town Festival 2012
2012-02-05 10:42:00 The end of January was a busy time for festivals and fairs in Phuket! We had the Chalong Temple Fair, also a food fair at Sapan Hin (the south end of Phuket Town), it was Chinese New Year on the 23rd (welcome to the year of the Dragon!) AND from 28th - 30th January there was the Phuket Old Town Festival, 3 nights of street fair, food stalls, stage performances in the old part of Phuket Town along Thalang Road and in the Queen Sirikit Park next to the TAT office. There had been a one-night fair for the Chinese New Year on the 23rd at the Sanam Chai park on the north side of Phuket Town. We went along and I took some photos - see Chinese New Year in Phuket but much of the New Year celebrations were saved for the Old Town Festival although there were lots of lanterns on the 23rd....We headed into town on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th in the evening. A bit late on Saturday actually as there was a street procession with people dressed up in old style Chinese clothing .. and we missed tha...
By: Jamie's Phuket
I'm back: Shirley introduces you to her world beyond Old Town
2011-10-27 20:19:00 I’m Back I have come back—to Chicago Now. I left for a while. Long enough to write a book: The Hidden History of Old Town (now published), carry on a literary love affair with Ernest Hemingway (now over, I think), and launch a new career—reviewing short films and filmmakers for Zacuto USA, a video production... Read more »
Highlights of the 62nd Annual Old Town Art Fair (PICS)
2011-06-13 04:56:00 The 62nd Annual Old Town Art Fair is my FAVORITE! See for yourself!
Chicago Events June 10 to 12: Blues Fest, Ribfest, Old Town Art Fair and Lo
2011-06-10 18:15:00 Chicago, Friday, June 10, 2011. Another blow-out weekend of fun, sun, music, art. food, fests and more as Chicago celebrates the Summer of 2011. Here are a few ideas to put you in the mood.$1.50 Burgers...just like 40 years ago.Put on your hot pants and get ready to take a trip back to the 1970s at R. J. Grunts. A DJ will be spinning 70's beats throughout the day and in the evening for those who "Grunt at Night." Plus the 'Lettuce' hot spot is rolling back their burger prices to their original 1971 menu to celebrate the opening of the original Grunt in June of that year. Get the burger of your choice for $1.50. But remember, the celebration...
Dog-friendly apartments hard to come by in the Gold Coast, Old Town, and th
2011-04-25 22:52:00 If you're searching for a dog-friendly apartment, you might as well skip most of the buildings on the Near North Side, including those in the Gold Coast and Old Town. According to our at-a-glance spreadsheets, the Near North Side has a lower percentage of buildings that allow dogs than any other neighborhood near downtown. Out of the 29 rental developments we've identified there, just five are fine with Fido: 1350 North Lake Shore, Chestnut Tower (121 West Chestnut), 40 - 50 East Chicago, 1 East Delaware, and 1000 North LaSalle. On the other hand, cats and their companions are in luck -- most of the Near North Side's building's are feline-friendly. We could only identify three buildings in the...
Old Town Social in Old Town
2010-10-25 17:32:00 "It was funny until he showed up hammered at my apartment."--Guy sitting in a booth at Old Town Social...
Market Tour: Old Town Oil
2010-04-25 21:34:00 When it comes to markets, I'm not easy to impress. Aside from the rare, spectacular Whole Foods Market I can never usually find everything I need under one roof. Organic grocery stores don't usually stock the cheap-o canned and paper goods that I buy (who really needs to spend $3 on a can of black beans?) and my local Jewel doesn't have the produce selection that I can find at a farmer's market to supplement my weekly CSA share....
Chicago History Museum - Old Town
2010-03-04 05:31:00 The Chicago History Museum has some pretty interesting films lined up this spring. The conveniently located museum can be found at the intersection of Clark and North, and is packed with enough Chicago history to satisfy the historic neighborhood of Old Town....
All Old Town has to Offer
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Upcoming events in Old Town
2010-03-02 06:25:00 Looking for upcoming events in Old Town, the local Chicago Public Library Near North is hosting a Bouncing Babies March Lapsit on March 4th. Lapsit is an early literacy program designed for children from birth to 18 months of age. Each program features early literacy tips as well as books, fingerplays, and songs for babies and adults to share! An adult caregiver must accompany and partner each child.Registration is required as space is limited. Please contact Near North Branch at 312-744-0991 to register your child for this series. Registered participants must attend the first session in order to save their space in the program. If you're the artsy type be sure to attend the 61st Annual Old Town Art Fair which...
Feeling safe in Old Town?
2010-03-02 05:22:00 According to EveryBlock.com, crimes in Old Town were at a high towards the end of February. Of these crimes included:* Simple battery: Domestic Battery at the 800 block N. Cleveland Ave* Vandalism: Criminal damage to a vehicle at the 400 block W. Locust St. * Criminal trespass: To state sup land at the 800 block N. Cleveland Ave* Narcotics: Manufacturing/delivery of cannabis, over 10 grams at 800 block N. State St.Scary to think this might be happening in your area. Have you heard of any crimes in the Old Town area? If so, post below. ...
Old Town Chicago? Try Old Town, Maine!
2010-03-01 04:27:00 You thought Old Town only existed in Chicago? You were wrong....there is another Old Town in Maine! Old Town Maine draws back to the 1770's and Native Americans. The town now consists of 8,500 community residents. I don't think its what you Old Towners experience here in Chicago to say the least. My guess is they don't have taxi cabs honking them down every block they walk. Picture Courtesy of FlickrInstead of the hustle and bustle of the city, the area is known for the beautiful outdoors where people hunt, hike, canoe, and bird watch.The area has over 50 MILES of rivers and streams! (So that is what Old Town Chicago is missing?)Another interesting fact: Old Town Maine had the second railroad in the...
Winter time in Old Town
2010-03-01 04:02:00 Like most neighborhoods in Chicago, the look of Old Town changes with the seasons. Here's a look........
A Walk Through History: Old town and Architecture
2010-03-01 02:19:00 While taking a walk down any of the side streets in Old Town, it is inevitable that you will see a wide variety of houses. Some are small; some are large. Some are made of wood while others were constructed of brick. Either way, each house is unique and, when viewed in the larger sense of the Old Town community, each house contributes to the diversity the neighborhood's landscape. I came upon this realization as I walked up and down the streets looking for something new to write about. But, it wasn't until I stopped to appreciate the beauty of these houses that I realized how interesting each one really was. I couldn't help but wonder: what makes each...
Old Town Ale House - Sarah Palin Nude Painting
2010-02-28 23:07:00 Oh you read right...Sarah Palin...nude painting...political GOLD! The Old Town Ale House has put up a certain painting, portraying a certain ex-governor of Alaska, with a certain lack of proper winter apparel. Brad Flora at the WindyCitizen has a full story on the infamous portrait....
Time Tells - Chicago Old Town
2010-02-28 18:58:00 Vince Michael's blog "Time Tells" did a piece on Old Town. Check out the photo gallery below courtesy of Vince Michael's blog....
This Week in Old Town!
2010-02-28 01:25:00 This week, the weather forecast is calling for a few snow flurries and many days of cold weather. With this in store, you'll need to get out of the house but into somewhere warm! Check out a few of the activities below going on in Old Town this week. Are you a country fan? Do you enjoy the farmer's tan, cowboy hats and southern drawl? If yes, pull out those cowboy boots and get ready for some fun because Joe Nichols is coming to town! Joe's Bar on Weed Street is hosting Joe Nichols this Friday, March 5 at 8:00PM. Tickets are only $20.00! Yee-haw!...
ChicagoNow Labs holding meet-ups in Gold Coast, Old Town
2010-02-23 03:23:00 For the past eight weeks, two teams of journalism students at DePaul University have built two sites serving Chicago's Old Town and Gold Coast neighborhoods. It's part of a new class I'm teaching at DePaul called "Managing Digital Communities."The goal of the class is to teach journalism students how to build and grow online communities. A secondary goal was to test different methods of building neighborhood blogs on the ChicagoNow platform....
Old Town Now Community Meet Up @ Old Town Social
2010-02-21 19:03:00 If you have been following our blogs, or just happen to pop in to ChicagNow.com recently, you have probably seen some kind of promotion for a get together coming up this week. Well it's true! We're hosting a meeting of sorts at Old Town Social on Tuesday evening from 5:30-7:30pm....
A view of Old Town
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Great Minds Think Alike, or: Old Town Social is All Over Booking This Week&
2010-02-20 01:02:00 For those of you who haven't already heard, ChicagoNow will be hosting two neighborhood meet-ups on Tuesday, February 23rd in honor of the site's newest hyperlocal community pages: Old Town Now and Gold Coast Now. If you are a member of either the Old Town or Gold Coast community, definitely come out to one our events! There will be community members mingling, information about how to contribute to the blogs, and, best of all, free food and drinks! For more information on the Old Town Now event, check out our Facebook event page and for more information on the Gold Coast Now event check out their site! Make sure to tell allllll of your Old Townie and Gold Coasty friends to come...
Images of Old Town, Let's Start a Scavenger Hunt!
2010-02-20 00:14:00 A user of flickr under the user name whitneyinchicago has a photo album entitled Fall in Old Town. This beautiful collection of photos really highlights the neighborhood's hidden treasures from a local perspective. Check out the photos below. The captions are courtesy of whitneyinchicago's photo album....
Come Meet Old Town Now!
2010-02-19 16:48:00 Come One! Come All! Have you been keeping up with Old Town Now-all the stories, all thebusinesses, all the photos, all the interviews, all the upcoming events?If your answer is yes, I have just the event for you! If your answer isno, I suggest reading on to find out what you're missing!As you know (or may not know), Old Town Now is a community websitedevoted to bringing news, events, stories, fun facts and any otherinteresting information pertaining specifically to the Old Townneighborhood to all of its wonderful residents. However, as we havequickly learned--we can't do it without you!So, we're hosting a meet-up!We want to meet you, your friends, your family, your neighbors, yourteachers, and even your crazy pets! We...
Looking to move in Old Town?
2010-02-16 21:43:00 Are you getting ready for a move? Look no further...Old Town has the history behind the town, but also has a lot going on in it too!If you are looking for apartments in the area, check out some of these websites......
Old Town in the News
2010-02-13 00:50:00 From a heartwarming human interest piece to a robbery on Wells, Old Town has been all over the news this week. Art Shay Helps Family to Remember Remember a few weeks ago, when I the Art Shay exhibition going on at Thomas Masters Gallery? According to the Chicago Tribune, a local jogger running by the gallery noticed one of Art Shay's photos contained a picture of her late father-in-law with Martin Luther King, Jr. Apparently, Barry Batson, Sr. was the Chicago police officer in charge of protecting Dr. King during his visits to the city and the two were captured together by Shay in a never-before-published photograph from 1966.Old Town Home to Opening of Abigail's PartyAccording to ChicagoShow'sBlog, A Red Orchid Theatre will be...
How to tailor your night to you in Old Town
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Love is in the Air- Judy Valente Shows Old Town through Poetry
2010-02-08 02:39:00 The cold weather didn't stop anyone from attending the monthly Tea and Poetry event at Immaculate Conception Church last evening.With over 30 people in attendance, these non locals and locals of the Old Town area come together once a month to enjoy poetry as they sip on some champagne and eat tasty hor dourves. Judy Valente and Albert DeGenova shared their own poems to audience with a focus on love. Judy Valente (on the left), stands with friends and fans of her poetry. ...
Old Town: Home of the Perfect Valentine's Day Gift
2010-02-08 01:37:00 Ah, Valentine's Day. That pesky little holiday where hearts are aflutter, Cupid's arrows are airborne, and significant others everywhere frantically search for the ideal gift to prove their ever-flowing love to one another.However, that search for the perfect Valentine's Day gift could be much easier this year, if you just head over to the main drag of N. Wells Street in Old Town. Amidst the glowing red bulbs and decorations that fill many of the storefronts, many of the local businesses are filled with perfect gift ideas to give your sweetie. Still not sure that one neighborhood could possibly fulfill all of your Valentine's Day needs? Then check out my "Top 5 Valentine's Day Gift Ideas From Old Town":...
Top 5 Unique Shops in Old Town
2010-02-06 21:32:00 Note: Throughout the course of our community blog, I have focused on the Schools and Education beat. But this week, I decided to switch it up. I wanted to get a closer look at the community itself and see what unique things Old Town really has to offer. So, I decided to take a look at the shopping opportunities on Wells Street and read through some of the "business" posts that my fellow bloggers have put together. In doing so, I found quite an array of interesting places to shop. However, in all fairness, the places listed in the "Top 5 Unique Shops in Old Town" are strictly writer's choice and are subject to disagreement by the reader. With that...
Another Look Through Old Town
2010-02-05 21:03:00 Here are some more pictures of what Old Town has to offer....a great place to go even during a cloudy day!...
For a Fun Time in the Old Town Tonight...
2010-02-02 20:24:00 People from all over Chicago are talking about the places to go and the things to do this week in Old Town! From art shows to fancy dinners there is literally something for everyone!According to chicagoist, photojournalist Art Shay is currently hosting his exhibition, Art Shay True Colors, at the Thomas Masters Gallery (245 W. North). This is the first collection of the Shay's work to be shown in color, and the exhibit will include photographs that span throughout five decades. For those of you who are not familiar with the infamous (and often eccentric) Shay, this is definitely a must-see.TimeOut Chicago featured the Kinky Comedy Showcase at Old Town Pub (1339 N. Wells) in their Around Town and in the TimeOut Chicago's list...
What you don't know is happening in Old Town
2010-02-02 20:18:00 Old Town is lively, more lively than you might think!If you are in need of a good laugh tonight (we all know it is busy session for a lot of people) check out Tim Clue at Zanies Night Club. According to Metromix, Clue will be playing tonight at 8:30. Clue is known for being the co-playwright of "Leaving Iowa." The entrance fee is 22$, but that is well worth a few good laughs and a break from the office!According to Outside.in, the Chicago beach volleyball meet up group is now meeting up at Stanton Park in Old Town on thursday nights from 6:15-7:45. Don't worry, its not outside! It is at a gym that has two volleyball courts. This is an...
The Intimate Side of Old Town
2010-02-02 04:15:00 Imagine a place that gives women a chance to shop in an exclusive, comfortable environment for lingerie and intimate accessories. A place that emanates serenity and luxury while allowing you to model exquisite French, Italian, and American lingerie.Although it sounds to good to be true, such a place does exist and, better yet, it is right in the heart of Old Town. Wildflowers Lingerie (1407 N. Wells) sits nestled away from the city street and noise in a tranquil courtyard. Just a few of the intimate pieces available at Wildflowers Lingerie.Once inside, a customer is greeted not only by a variety of sensual lingerie, jewelry, and gifts, but also the friendly in-store Havanese pup, Brutus. Between little Brutus' charm and Wildflowers' unique, exotic...
What's Been Goin' On in Old Town....
2010-01-30 07:02:00 According to a few sites, there has been some activity in the Old Town neighborhood. Read on, I'll give you a quick overview......
Top mixologists revamping drinks at Old Town Social
2009-12-01 01:15:00 Old Town Social's cocktail menu will relaunch next week with creations by two very talented hometown mixologists.The Drawing Room's Charles Joly and Tim Lacey, who also run beverage consulting company Angel's Share, dreamed up a large list of options for the bar and are chiseling it down to eight or so choices, available in the bar as soon as next week. "It's going to be hard to choose," says Joly of the offerings. Because of the high volume that OTS sees in a weekend, preparations aren't as labored as those at the quiet, loungey Drawing Room, but they still take the same fresh ingredient-driven, rooted-in-classics approach. A signature house cocktail (name still in the works) mixes rye whiskey with Grand...
Old Town Triangle's Fall Hoe Down and Chili Cookoff Party
2009-10-18 23:43:00 Winners Lucy Baldwin and Lucy Wojis with Michael Warnick and Shirley Baugher. The weather is turning cool, people are collecting wood for their fireplaces and the gentle folk of the Old Town Triangle hosted their annual Chili Cook-Off/Fall Hoe Down party last night! It was a true family affair organized by the "Mayor" of Old Town Shirley Baugher and Michael Warnick with everyone contributing something--a plate full of homemade cupcakes, various kinds of cole slaw, cornbread, pumpkin cookies AND the star of the night--- CHILI!! There were sixteen different types of chili to be exact all vying for the top title. Judging was led by Perennial Chef Ryan Poli and it was a "hotly" contested race to be sure...
Old Town Triangle Park
2009-08-28 22:40:00 Stop #7: Old Town Triangle Park. What better way to end Veggie Bike & Dine than with vegan rice krispie treats from The Green Grocer and a keg of Matilda from Goose Island....
Old Town Social set to open
2009-08-27 21:37:00 Though it hoped to open at the beginning of the summer, Old Town's newest bar looks like its going to make it by the end of the summer, officially. We could still hear hammering in the background as we confirmed this over the phone today, but after some invite-only trial runs, Old Town Social plans to open to the public at 10 p.m. tomorrow, Aug. 28. Get ready for hand-crafted seasonal cocktails, European beers aplenty and a charcuterie menu served till 1 a.m. most nights. ...
Jerry Kleiner's "33 Club" Opens in Old Town!
2009-07-22 23:17:00 33 Club's main dining area.Last night was the grand opening of Jerry Kleiner's latest restaurant, 33 Club, at 1419 N. Wells St. It was particularly cool for us because this building used to house my hubby's advertising agency! Jerry walked us through the place and every detail was perfection as only Jerry does. There are mahogany walls and a grand sweeping staircase in the middle of the room for grand entrances. The bar scene was already in full swing with lots of familiar faces. There are two menus, one for the dining areas and one for the bar. Among the many choices are chicken, veal, lobster, sea bass with sides of mac and cheese stuffed potatoes, creamed sweet corn and...
Old Town Social rumors
2009-07-06 23:02:00 Chris Freeman, a former managing partner with the Four Corners Tavern Group (Kirkwood, Schoolyard, Gaslight, et al) has been keeping busy with a big bar project this past spring, heading into this summer: Old Town Social, a sizeable grown-up meeting place near the corner of North and Cleveland avenues aiming to open the weekend of July 24. It's a big bar. Such a big bar, it seems, that he must have a partner helping him with the venture, right? The Twittersphere has been abuzz with rumors that former Stone Lotus partner Chris Dexter might be involved, which Freeman won't confirm at this time. "I do have one business partner," he says. "Who exactly it is will remain a mystery until...
My Dad With Binoculars, Old Town Waterfront, Tacoma
2008-06-07 09:39:00 My Dad With Binoculars, Old Town Waterfront, TacomaBuy this print
Maggy and Wolfgang?s Pub (Old Town - Marbella)
2008-06-06 20:49:00 Maggy and Wolfgang’s Pub Maggy and Wolfgang’s is a bar set into the cobbled street of Marbella’s old town and is a little bigger than shed. Its selection behind the bar is a shadow of what can be purchased in any other bar in this world. From the looks of things there was one tap for traditional ...
Discover Medieval Vilnius Old Town A Postcard Perfect City
2008-06-05 07:39:00 I learned about Lithuania for the first time from my friend who has just arrived back from his vacation in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. He was full of pleasant impressions and affectionately described it as “a chocolate box city of three-storey baroque buildings”. At that time I didn’t know anything about the country, except ...
Gamla Stan, Stockholm?s ?old town?
2008-05-23 07:35:00 Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s "old town," had its start in the 13th century. The medieval streets are a fascinating study of lanes, arches and stairways. It contains the present Royal Palace, completed in 1760. The original Royal Palace was burned down in the 17th century. The apartments and armory offer authentic looks into the past. Along ...
Alittle bit of murder can really get this old town going!
2008-05-19 11:14:00 On Sunday there were police everywhere, there had been confirmed reports of 2 bodies being found and unconfirmed reports of it being a murder suicide. Now “murder” can be taken many ways, it could have been a accident or it could have been intended. From what I have come to think is that one had a fit and collapsed, before hitting the floor the lady fell and hit her head which killed her instantly, her husband now stricken with shock and grief decided he could no longer live knowing he would be on his own which resulted in him taking his own life. In the end a sad loss to the community no matter what happend in the end. Heres the full story so far: The bodies of an elderly married couple have been discovered at their home in West Sussex, police have said. The woman, in her 70s, and the man, in his 80s, were found at an address in Leylands Road, Burgess Hill, at about 1500 BST on Sunday. Police said the deaths were currently being treated as unexplained, but added they w...
real estate luxury old town apartement marvelous living in zuerich
2008-05-17 20:17:00 Living in Zürich? Looking for a pretty nice apartement. Around Zürich, or in the heart of Zürich? Why not looking for a marvelous little apartement in Zürich’s Old-Town? Just about 100 Meters (around 100 Yards) away from the famous “Bahnhofstrasse” and the Swiss banking heart “Paradeplatz”.
zuerich picturesque old town with little and nice narrow streets
2008-05-17 20:06:00 In Switzerland’s largest city “Zürich”, written Zurich in English, visiting the marvelous old town is absolutelly recommended! Zurichs old-town streets are so picturesque! See many tiny little shops in Zurich old town. All absolutelly specialized on a specific topic. So the streets and the shop’s window are really picturesque!
Chimney at Old Town
2008-04-19 23:14:00 Under that chimney, there's an art gallery. The street is called Stribrna ("Silver"). It is one of many galleries you can find here at Prague's Old Town. |
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