Shop local this holiday season with the Lakeview East gift card, accepted at over 150 local Lakeview East businesses. Gift cards are available throughout the year. Purchase them online by visiting www.lakevieweast or stop by the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce on 3138 N. Broadway. Happy shopping!
Lakeview, Wrigleyville Holiday Guide
DNAinfo Partners present these holiday picks. Shopping this time of year in Lakeview, Andersonville and Uptown can be daunting. So they’re here to help, rounding up neighborhood tips and lists to find everything you need.
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Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce
3138 N. Broadway, Chicago, Illinois 60657
773-348-8608
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HoneyBaked Ham
Thanksgiving may be all about the turkey, but no holiday is complete without a HoneyBaked Ham. Its sweet, crunchy glaze covers the leanest, most flavorful, moist & tender ham you'll find anywhere. Don’t feel like cooking this holiday? Pick up a smoked and cured ham, turkey, sides and desserts. HoneyBaked Ham’s associates can help you design a meal that will satisfy everyone. Join HoneyBaked rewards to get special offers and coupons and a free sandwich when you join.
2815 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60657
773-880-8400
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Sheffield’s Beer & Wine Garden
A pioneer in the city’s craft beer movement, Sheffield’s has welcomed Chicagoans for 23 years. The bar offers 50 craft beers on draft and over 200 in bottles, along with authentic in-house smoked BBQ. Four bars and two fireplaces flank its storied beer garden, ranked as one of “America’s Best Beer Gardens” by Food & Wine Magazine. Catch a game at Sheffield’s (it’s just three blocks south of Wrigley) or host a holiday party with a custom menu for up to 200 people. Book before Thanksgiving and get a $50 gift card.
3258 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60657
773-281-4989
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Schubas
Schubas Tavern remains one of Chicago's most elegant and historic venues. Featuring a variety of local, national and international artists, Schubas is a Lakeview fixture and a destination for music, events, food and culture. It offers flexible custom packages to meet the event needs of all party sizes and budgets. Mention DNAinfo’s ad and get a discounted venue rental rate.
3159 N Southport Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60657
773.525.2508 x 16
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Uncle Dan’s Outfitters
Family owned in Chicago for 44 years, Uncle Dan’s carries quality and stylish clothing, outerwear, footwear and gear for all of life’s adventures. Uncle Dan's is the outdoor travel "go-to" shop, whether you need a parka for waiting on a bitter cold train platform or lightweight gear for traveling abroad. What sets Uncle Dan's apart from big box stores is their friendly staff who take time to determine each customer's individual needs. Everything Uncle Dan's recommends is something the staff would wear or use themselves. Sign up for the newsletter at the bottom of www.udans.com or follow Uncle Dan’s on Facebook to get updates on all of its holiday promotions, too.
3551 N Southport Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60657
773-348-5800
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Chicago Finds Its Christmas Tree In Wauconda
The tree beat out 120 other tree submitted to the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events during the late summer and fall. Bill Scholla, who nominated the tree, is a native of the North Side and lives in Wauconda with his wife, Margie.
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Children’s Learning Place
Children’s Learning Place recognizes that children are natural learners and are born with a curiosity that encourages them to question, explore and discover the world around them. The curriculum fosters social, creative, physical and cognitive skills and aids children in their development. The school uses the local area as an extension of the classroom and students engage in real world experiences, from nature walks to tours of local businesses. Children’s Learning Place offers discounts for teachers and families with multiple students. Please call to schedule a tour or visit www.childrenslearningplace.com to learn more.
3532 N Halsted St., Chicago, Illinois 60657
312- 923-9628
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Women & Children First
One of only 12 feminist bookstores in North America and the largest feminist bookstore in the U.S., Women & Children First carries books by authors of all genders but curates its selection to spotlight women authors, authors of color, LGBTQ authors and other voices that have historically been silenced or ignored. The bookstore also serves as a community space that focuses on the needs of women and children, and since 1979 has provided a safe space for the LGBTQ community. Stop by the store on Small Business Saturday to check out the in-store events or get the store’s holiday merchandise for 25% off during Late Night Andersonville on Dec. 2 and Late-er Night Andersonville on Dec. 16 from 6-10 p.m.
5233 N Clark St., Chicago, Illinois 60640
(773) 769-9299
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The Coffee & Tea Exchange
The Coffee & Tea Exchange opened its doors in Lakeview in 1975 and has been roasting its own coffee ever since. It still displays coffee beans in old-fashioned barrels and scoops them out right in front of customers. The shop roasts coffee every day, has an espresso bar, offers about 150 loose teas of all varieties, 100 different herbs and spices, gift boxes and coffee and tea accessories, the perfect holiday stocking stuffers for your foodie friends.
3311 N. Broadway, Chicago, Illinois 60657
773-528-2241
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Andersonville Chamber of Commerce
With a proud Swedish heritage and over 300 businesses in its commercial district, Andersonville is a hub for local entrepreneurs. All this holiday season, celebrate the neighborhood’s local businesses and take advantage of great deals. Enjoy special offers during Small Business Saturday on Nov. 26 and treats, caroling and extended store hours during Late Night and Late-er Night Andersonville on Dec. 2 & Dec. 16. Other featured events in December include the Traditional Swedish Holiday Market and the St. Lucia Festival of Lights. Visit www.Andersonville.org for a complete schedule of all holiday events.
5153 N. Clark St., Chicago, Illinois 60640
(773) 728-2995
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Foursided Framing – Lakeview
Foursided’s mission is to bring each of its customer’s imagination to life with art, custom framing, curated gifts, ephemera and vintage objects. The store is a resource for independent artisans and makers and caters to customers who appreciate items with sentimental value, like a handcrafted card or vintage gift. Foursided is expanding its Andersonville shop for the holidays and will have a pop-up holiday shop next door at 5059 N. Clark. Stop by to shop your holiday favorites.
2958 N. Clark St., Chicago, Illinois 60657
(773) 244-6431
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Old Town School of Folk Music
With the longest-running guitar program in the world, Old Town School of Folk Music has been in business for 60 years. Students can hone their skills in a 90-minute group music class once a week or study banjo, dance, drumming and more. The school takes great pride in the number of students who can get on stage after eight weeks and play a song from start to finish. This holiday season, share the gift of music and give your budding musician a gift certificate redeemable for classes, concerts, instruments or gear at the music store.
909 W Armitage, Chicago, Illinois 60614
773-728-6000
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NoteworthyNotes
While the store’s name may be NoteworthyNotes, it offers a lot more than just paper. The shop personalizes gifts for babies, kids, birthdays, weddings, hostesses, holidays and much more. With many personalized items created in-store, you can find a unique item for everyone on your list. Now offering same day turn around on hundreds of items, NoteworthyNotes will make you a gifting superstar! Stop by during the holidays to get a $10 gift certificate towards your first personalized gift purchase.
Two Locations: 3629 N. Halsted & 5231 S. Harper Court, Chicago, Illinois 60613 & 60615
773-661-1333 (Halsted) & 312-608-5120 (Harper Court)
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When's Christmas Break for Chicago Public Schools? Let Us Count The Days
Looking ahead to the winter holidays? Your kids probably are. For Chicago Public Schools students, the last day of school is Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, just a few days ahead of Christmas (which is on a Sunday this year.)
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