What's New in Old Town?
August 4th, 2022
In this Issue:
  • Tuesday, August 16th: Summer Social
  • 2nd Ward Back-to-School Fair
  • Art on Sedgwick Portrait Project
  • Upcoming Member Promotions and Events
  • Membership Information
Tuesday, August 16th: Summer Social
Join the OTMRA at 80 Proof for our Summer Social on Tuesday, August 16th from 5:30-6:30PM. Network with OTMRA members, fellow residents, and neighbors in the beautiful 80 Proof event space! Tickets include complimentary appetizers. 

While tickets are free for OTMRA members, advanced registration is required.

Please reach out to Marketing and Membership Coordinator Rachel (rrubinson@oldtownchicago.org) with any questions about this event. 

2nd Ward Back-to-School Fair
The 2nd Ward will be hosting a Back-To-School Fair on Friday, August 5, 2022 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The event will be located on the 800 block of N Leavitt Street at W Rice St. All community neighbors and families are welcome to attend this free event.

If you are interested in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, booster, Flu Shot, or a haircut for a child (limited service), please fill out this interest form. 
Please do not hesitate to contact Alderman Hopkins at (312) 643-2299 or ward02@cityofchicago.org with any questions. Hope to see you there!
Art on Sedgwick Portrait Project
Be a part of history. It’s free! Art on Sedgwick is seeking participants for the Old Town Portrait Project, in which renowned Chicago artist John Baker will paint a series of portraits based on photos submitted by those who live and/or work in Old Town. Email Art on Sedgwick your photo and your story, or the story and photo of a loved one: Who are you? How long have you lived or worked in Old Town? If it’s a special photo, tell them the story.
  1. Send headshots of 1 or 2 people to oldtownportraits@artonsedgwick.org
  2. Photos are selected in order to represent the range of social networks in Old Town.
  3. Please submit the original digital photo from your phone or camera as Facebook photos are too small.
Upcoming Member Promotions & Events
Visit the Art on Sedgwick 2022 Summer Showcase and Picnic next Thursday, August 11th! Meet neighbors and enjoy the Art on Sedgwick Teen Art Exhibition, youth performances, and the Jesse White Tumblers.
The Paintbrush Art Studio is popping up at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams (1419 N. Wells St) in Old Town on Tuesday, August 23 from 1:30 to 3:30pm (or while supplies last) to host a free ice cream-themed art project for kids! Bring your kids to participate in the activity and then they can enjoy a complimentary kid's scoop from Jeni's.
Become a 2022 Member
The Old Town Merchants and Residents Association has revamped our membership program for 2022.

We now offer memberships designed for residents, businesses, non-profits, and residential buildings. Benefits include marketing and sponsorship opportunities, positions of engagement, discounts on OTMRA events, and more!

See below for information on each membership or to become a member!

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