Excited about Oktoberfest? Third Thursday events? The Art Fair and the 75th Anniversary? Interested in our neighborhood Parks? Safety in our area? Twin Neighborhoods with Montmartre, Paris? Join the OTTA Board of Directors and help navigate the Triangle Association as we move into a new period. Building renovations will allow for more activities and more community opportunities.
Join us to help move the organization forward and bring new energy to our great neighborhood. 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, First Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer; and for two open positions as Directors.
Applications can be found here.
Please fill out the application and submit via email 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: Laura Becker
Members: Vi Daley, Dorothy DeCarlo, Leah Marshall, David Montgomery
The Third Thursday Series continues with a performance by the Lakeshore Symphony Orchestra at the Ella Jenkins Park. Plan to bring a picnic and enjoy this beautiful evening with friends and neighbors.
This is one of a regular series of events/speakers at the Triangle Center. Each month a different event will take place highlighting a topic of interest. Everyone is welcome
The LSSO is a not-for-profit symphony orchestra whose primary focus it to engage, inspire and educate through music’s extraordinary power, to create an opportunity for Chicago area musicians to perform a wide variety of symphonic music, and to provide youth, seniors, and persons with limited access to the arts high quality, affordable, and enlightening music.
The Old Town Art Center is currently accepting submissions for exhibits in the Leslie Wolfe Gallery. Exhibits typically run for four weeks and are open to solo and group shows. All exhibits are juried by guest jurors who are artists, gallery owners, instructors and/or community residents. Only two-dimensional works will be accepted.
APPLICATIONS DUE: October 1, 2024
ARTIST NOTIFICATION: November 1, 2024
EXHIBIT DATES: February 2025 – January 2026
APPLICATION FEE: $25/$15 members PAY FEE HERE
COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM HERE
Submit no more than five images of your work and the application fee.
APPLICATION MATERIALS:
• Artist Statement
• Application Fee
• Five images suitable for online publication. Images must be the works you intend to exhibit. In each image title, please include your last name, artwork title, date created, medium and size.
••eg: (Name_Title_2021_pastel_24x32.jpeg)
The Leslie Wolfe Gallery continues to break new ground by offering exhibit space for emerging artists, students, instructors, and established artists. Exhibits are on display for four weeks, kicked off with a weekend reception. The Gallery is named after local artist and community advocate, Leslie Wolfe, who was dedicated to the arts and artists. Her passion is reflected in the jury’s selections each month.
On Sunday, August 4 at 12:30pm, join us in celebrating the legendary children’s folk singer Ella Jenkins and honoring her 100th Birthday at Ella Jenkins Park (333 W. Wisconsin at Sedgwick).
A leading performer of children’s music for over fifty years, Ella Jenkins has been honored by the DuSable Museum of African American History. Affectionately named “The First Lady of the Children’s Folk Songs,” Ella was a recipient of the 2004 GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award and has been recognized by many other prestigious arts and culture organizations.
A family-friendly event, there will be music, birthday treats, giveaways, and activities for kids. Sponsored by the Old Town Triangle Association, Church of the Three Crosses, Lincoln Central Association, and Tim Ferrin. RSVP’s requested below.
Thursday, July 18 | 6:30 PM – 8 PM
Free | Light refreshments will be served.
Authors Nancy Stevenson and Donna Vos discuss the joys of writing. Stevenson’s first novel, Long Reach will be published shortly. Vos is a published author whose works can be found under the pseudonym “Donna Cousins.”
B-I-N-G-O! Be there or be a Bingo Square…
Events throughout the greater Old Town area include painter Priya Tripathi’s opening reception at the Leslie Wolfe Gallery (2 – 4 PM), Cafe/Cabaret Cocktail Reception (4 – 6 PM) at the Triangle Center (Menomonee & North Park), kids craft events at the Near North Library on Division, a Pet Fashion Stroll for furry family members at Burton Place, and a showing of the movie, Ratatouille at Ella Jenkins Park (Wisconsin & Sedgwick) at the end of the day. Many local businesses will offer specials to celebrate the holiday.
In 2023, the Old Town Triangle Association and Old Town Merchants & Residents Association “Twinned” with our counterparts in Montmartre. Recognizing the shared history of arts, entertainment, and local food establishments – it seemed a natural connection. With Chicago and Paris having Sister City status, we are following their lead in a more communal fashion. Without set parameters, we are able to offer different options for everyone to participate. If you have any interest, suggestions, questions about how to participate in this “Twinning” effort, feel free to join. We are always looking for ways to celebrate this unique friendship.
You can register and donate below – we recommend $10, but any amount is welcome. Registration is not required, but greatly appreciated as it helps us make a better event for you!
Join as to hear from John Hall (Goose Island Beer Company), Greg Hall (Virtue Cider) and Fran Tuite (River St. Joe Brewery) will discuss the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship in the craft brewing world. From the very start through today. Register here today!
Samples might be included!
This is part of a regular series of speakers coming to the Triangle Center. Each month (on the third Thursday) different speakers will address topics of interest. Everyone is welcome.
Tickets: $10 / Free for Members.
The Events Committee continues to offer great options with the return of the Triangle Wine Tasting with a twist! A night of Greek culture awaits you on May 8th. Wine PLUS food and music will fill the Triangle Center. Tickets on sale now – $50 per person ($25 Discount for OTTA Members). Click here to register.
