We've heard chatter about people planning a replacement for Windy City Rib Fest since the dark days of COVID, and earlier today we saw the end product."Uptown Live" will run September 19 through 21. Like the old days, the festival will close Broadway between Leland and Lawrence. The Uptown Chamber of Commerce is the primary sponsor and the event planner is Duff Productions. According to the promo, confirmed acts (so far) include: JoywaveMark Farina (DJ)Tortured SoulLiquid SoulToo Much MollyThe Western ElstonsBeyond the BlondeSoul MessageDancing Queen: An ABBA Salute [...]

At noon on Saturday, Aug. 16, Uptown neighborhood residents and fans of its endangered landmark will gather for a new portrait in front of the Uptown Theatre. Led by Friends of the Uptown with support from Uptown United and 46th Ward Ald. Angela Clay, the “Uptown Community Portrait" event recognizes the 100th anniversary of the theater and exhibits the continuing widespread support for restoring the 1925 movie palace that’s been closed since 1981. Check out the Facebook Event for more details! [...]