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A Day In Avondale Winds Up With Wednesday Fundraiser at Moe's Tavern

By Ariel Cheung | August 26, 2015 6:24am
 A Day in Avondale is set for Sept. 26.
A Day in Avondale is set for Sept. 26.
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AVONDALE — If artwork painted by cats and "Simpsons"-themed bars are your thing, A Day In Avondale is for you.

A Day in Avondale returns for its fourth year next month, but organizers are hoping a fundraiser Wednesday will draw local support as well.

The free festival "highlights the unique aspects of our neighborhood, including our Polish and Eastern European roots, Latin American flavor and strong artistic bent," said coordinator Jennifer Hyman.

A fundraiser Wednesday at Moe's Tavern, 2937 N. Milwaukee Ave., will feature drink specials, raffle prizes and free food samples from nearby restaurants from 5 to 8 p.m.

State Sen. Iris Martinez (D-Chicago) will be among a number of celebrity bartenders, whose tips along with the $10 suggested donations will go toward paying for artist grants and offsetting production costs for A Day in Avondale.

 Families gather at A Day In Avondale in 2014.
Families gather at A Day In Avondale in 2014.
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Last year, the event raised almost $1,500, and organizers hope to push that to $2,000 Wednesday.

A Day in Avondale is set for 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 26 as a celebration of neighborhood arts, music, food and culture. The festival expanded along Milwaukee Avenue this year from Kimball to Belmont.

The celebration of neighborhood arts, music, food and culture is set for 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 26 to kick off Chicago Artists Month 2015.

Experimental animation film artist Olga Guse, FrankenToy Mobile workshops, the Belegarth Medieval Combat Society and Harmony House for Cats' cat-painted artwork are among a range of A Day in Avondale local artists and vendors.

It's a "truly local affair" organized by local businesses, art organizations and independent artists, said Emily Taylor, president of the Avondale Neighborhood Association.

"As Avondale continues to grow, we think it's important to maintain the community feel of the neighborhood ... showcasing the people and places that call Avondale home," she said.

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