Register today to join us for this exclusive opportunity. Only 30 tickets available. Free for members – $30 for guests/non-members. Sunday, November 1 at 2 PM.
The Historic District Planning & Zoning Committee is thrilled to offer an intimate introduction to the House of Glunz, another of the great pubs with a storied history. Join us to hear the proprietors speak about the history of the establishment. Learn what it was like in the 1800s and how it weathered Prohibition. See the tasting room! The HDPZ may provide some brief context about the role of alcohol in the development of Chicago. Everyone is invited to mingle in the main tavern for a cash bar following the presentations/discussions.
The House of Glunz legacy began in 1888 when Louis Glunz Sr. journeyed from Westphalia, Germany to what is now known as the Old Town neighborhood of Chicago. His relationships with buyers, sellers and producers—distilled from hard work and trusted handshakes—are valued generations later and create the foundation for their distinctive collections.
Today, proprietors Barbara Glunz-Donovan and Christopher Donovan are proud that to stand as the oldest wine shop still owned by the same family in Chicago – and the entire United States.
Look forward to a fun, interactive 60-minute workshop designed for complete beginners. Lou Youelin will walk participants through simple techniques used in hit songwriting, including approaches you hear in songs by artists like Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter, and show them how to turn their own ideas and emotions into a song. The workshop is completely free, and no musical experience or ability to play an instrument is necessary. The goal is to make songwriting creative, social, and accessible, and for participants to leave having created something of their own.
Lou Youelin is a songwriter and producer whose music has appeared in more than 1,000 TV episodes, including Criminal Minds, How I Met Your Mother, The Kardashians, American Idol, The Voice, and Selling Sunset. I’ve also taught music at DePaul and Elmhurst University.
Thursday, November 5, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 12 from 4:30 – 6:00 PM
The Old Town Triangle Association Events Committee invites you to join us as we host Dan Handel for a discussion of his latest novel, Into The Lion’s Den. Expect a stimulating discussion of this work of historical fiction, set against the backdrop of the Mau Mau Rebellion in Kenya.
Registration is free for all. Attendees are encouraged to read the book beforehand. Find a link to purchase a physical or digital version here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HLBFV2KL?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback
Light refreshments will be served. Click here to register for this event: https://www.oldtowntriangle.com/calendar-of-events/#!event/register/2026/12/12/into-the-lion-apos-s-den-book-discussion-with-author-daniel-handel
Into The Lion’s Den Author Discussion
Saturday, December 12 | 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Old Town Triangle Center | 1763 N. North Park Avenue
The Leslie Wolfe Gallery is now accepting applications for exhibitions in 2027/2028. Artists in the Greater Chicagoland area are welcome to submit proposals for a jury to review. The jury is made up of artists, curators, designers, all of whom are residents of the Old Town Triangle area.
The Old Town Art School is now permanently housed in a separate section of the Triangle Center. The Leslie Wolfe Gallery requests a small commission on sales and hosts an opening reception.
You can submit your application and upload images here.
The Leslie Wolfe Gallery celebrates a year of renewal with its first 3D Exhibition – Momentum. To welcome these 3D creations, Beth Shadur was asked to curate proposals from artists with Chicago Sculpture International. She chose the theme and asked artists to submit “works whose power for expression implies movement, direction, speed, or growth, transformation, or significantly, the “potential” for any of these ideas.”
Lincoln Park Art Night takes place on Thursday, October 15, 5:30-8:30 PM. Join us and visit all five art venues, Leslie Wolfe Gallery, 1871 gallery, Madron Gallery, Art on Sedgwick and Art City. Enjoy the hop-on/hop-off vans that will loop the different galleries throughout the night. Each venue will offer specials, food, beverage, music or artist lectures and tours.
This annual event is a fun, relaxing way to visit with friends, enjoy a night out, and bring a cultural spin to your conversations. And, everything is free! Registration is appreciated but not required. Click here to register.
Excited about Oktoberfest? Neighborhood events? The Old Town Art Fair? Interested in our Neighborhood Parks? Safety in the Triangle area? Twin Neighborhoods with Montmartre, Paris? Join the OTTA Board of Directors and help navigate the Triangle Association as we continue to evolve to fit the neighborhood. Recent building renovations allow for more activities and more community opportunities.
Join us and bring new energy to our great neighborhood association. Board members chair one committee, which should meet once a month, attend monthly Board meetings, and participate in events.
The Nominating Committee is seeking applications from candidates for the offices of President, Treasurer, First Vice-President and Secretary; and for two open positions as Directors.
Applications can be found here.
Please fill out the application and submit via email by October 15, 2026 to nominations@oldtowntriangle.com. The Nominating Committee will be reviewing applications and will follow up with more information regarding deadlines and interview dates.
Do you know someone else who you think would be perfect? Send them this email or send an email to nominations@oldtowntriangle.com with their name and email and we can drop them a line.
Chair: Chris Nelson
Members: Martha Connolly, Matthew Langer, Sherry Smith and Darius Tandon
Nothing beats taking a little time for yourself. To complete that picture, add learning a new skill, sharing time with friends (old or new), and a enjoying a relaxed atmosphere. You’ve just described what classes at the Old Town Art Center look like! Join us for workshops, short sessions and new, exciting programs.
Digital options: Explore the world of fashion through an artistic lens. Cheryl will guide students through fashion portraits, mixed media collages, and the history of fashion illustration. Or Explore Canva by creating a collection of fun, beautiful, and useful projects designed for creative adults. Each week, you’ll learn new Canva tools.
Join Joe Taylor for his Sip and Paint series. Create an oil or acrylic painting based on your inspiration. No set subjects. Wednesday nights haven’t been this fun and creative in years!
Just starting out? Don Yang offers beginner drawing and painting classes. These five-week classes offer you the opportunity to learn the basics on your way to finding your most expressive medium.
We also offer watercolor and pastel painting classes. Later this Fall, we will delve into the expressive medium of alcohol inks and creating encaustic sculptures.
Everyone is welcome!
Nothing beats taking a little time for yourself. To complete that picture, add learning a new skill, sharing time with friends (old or new), and a enjoying a relaxed atmosphere. You’ve just described what classes at the Old Town Art Center look like! Join us for workshops, short sessions and new, exciting programs.
Digital options: Explore the world of fashion through an artistic lens. Cheryl will guide students through fashion portraits, mixed media collages, and the history of fashion illustration. Or Explore Canva by creating a collection of fun, beautiful, and useful projects designed for creative adults. Each week, you’ll learn new Canva tools.
Join Joe Taylor for his Sip and Paint series. Create an oil or acrylic painting based on your inspiration. No set subjects. Wednesday nights haven’t been this fun and creative in years!
Just starting out? Don Yang offers beginner drawing and painting classes. These five-week classes offer you the opportunity to learn the basics on your way to finding your most expressive medium.
We also offer watercolor and pastel painting classes. Later this Fall, we will delve into the expressive medium of alcohol inks and creating encaustic sculptures.
Everyone is welcome!
Join us for an evening of bingo at the Old Town Triangle Center! Get together with friends and neighbors for games of four-across, cover-all, and more, featuring live piano accompaniment by Phil Graff! Bingo at the Triangle is a great way to relax, have fun, meet your neighbolrs, and spend time with friends. We’ll have snacks, prizes and more! Don’t miss the fun!