35th Annual Printers Row Lit Fest
Kicks Off Summer Festivities
Midwest's Largest Literary Celebration returns to Near South Planning Board
Saturday & Sunday, June 8-9
10AM - 6PM
Free outdoor literary showcase, f eaturing Tony-winning playwright Eve Ensler, civic leader Valerie Jarrett, and bestselling author Alex Kotlowitz, takes place on South Dearborn St. from Polk to Ida B Wells.

Program highlights, sponsored by Wintrust, include special "Year of Chicago Theatre" presentations; cooking demos; new Arts & Poetry Tent; and first-ever, kid-led, costumed Storybook Parade.

In addition, this year some of our South Loop Hospitality members - 14 Parish , Cafe Press , Reggies , Gordo's , and Sociale Chicago - join the fest as outdoor food vendors.
Time for an After Hours Social
NSPB Partners with Rotary Chicago Near South for a special After Hours Celebration
Thursday, June 27, 2019
6:30PM
Vu Rooftop Bar, 133 E. Cermak
It's a night to keep the good times rolling with fellowship, appetizers, and even Karaoke.

Ticket Cost: $24 includes 1 drink ticket (Cash bar available)
Harold Washington Literary Award celebrates 30 years
Final week to reserve your tickets
Thursday, June 6, 2019
Union League Club of Chicago
65 W. Jackson Boulevard
Cocktails: 6PM
Dinner & Presentation: 7PM

Dinner Chair, Michael Faron of W.E. O'Neil Construction, invites you to a literary evening honoring esteemed author, Alex Kotlowitz ,
this year's recipient of the Harold Washington Literary Award.
SUMMER LUNCH CRUISE RETURNS AUGUST 22
Great chance to network on the water.
Event Co-Chairs Catherine Mulrenin, ICI, and Nikki Jeffers, SmithGroup, invite you to set sail on Near South Planning Board's popular lunch cruise Thursday, August 22.

Registration begins at 11:30AM. Boat Departs 12noon Sharp
LOCATION:
112 E. Wacker Drive
(Michigan Avenue at Chicago River)

Tickets: $77 Members
$97 Nonmembers

Steward Sponsor: $700 includes 2 tickets
First Mate: $1000 includes 4 tickets
Partner Events & Business Workshops
State Rep Lamont Robinson Open House
Sounds of Bronzeville
Glessner House Presents A Walk in Time
Sunday, June 9, 2019
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Glessner House, 1800 S. Prairie

This very special tour provides attendees with the rare opportunity to visit the interiors of several historic homes in the Prairie Avenue Historic District. Following the tour, attendees are invited to return to the museum for a reception with live jazz music from the PaulSun Trio, food from Catering by May St., beverages donated by Binny's and Motor Row Brewing.