Quantcast

The DNAinfo archives brought to you by WNYC.
Read the press release here.

Lincoln Square, Albany Park, Roscoe Village & North Center

Arts & Entertainment

Religion

Musicians Take on 'Mission From God': Save the Irving Park Lutheran Gym

By Patty Wetli | March 12, 2015 8:19am
MIssion From God
View Full Caption
YouTube/mandolamancha

IRVING PARK — In the grand tradition of the Blues Brothers, local musicians are coming to the rescue of the Irving Park Lutheran Church.

Holy Smokes, Glass Half Empty, Pin Drop Theater and FAITHCHICAGO are headlining a concert from 7-11 p.m. Saturday night to raise funds needed to save the church's deteriorating gym.

The 80-year-old gym hosts a number of community activities, including recreational sports and scout meetings.

In December, the church sold a two-flat adjacent to its property to raise seed capital for repairs but additional money is needed to finance the renovations.

According to the church, repairs will ensure the building is weather tight and will strengthen the gym's structural integrity.

Admission to the all ages show is $10 for adults and $5 for kids 10 and under. There will be a cash bar and pizza.

The concert will be held at the gym, 4057 N. Harding Ave.

For more neighborhood news, listen to DNAinfo Radio here:

 

 

Next in Lincoln Square, Albany Park, Roscoe Village & North Center

Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Next in Lincoln Square, Albany Park, Roscoe Village & North Center

Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Next in Lincoln Square, Albany Park, Roscoe Village & North Center

Trade Halloween Leftovers For FREE Pizza At Nick's Pizza & Pub

Next in Lincoln Square, Albany Park, Roscoe Village & North Center

Isla Pilipina Vying For Title Of City's Best Ethnic Restaurant

Next in Lincoln Square, Albany Park, Roscoe Village & North Center

33rd Ward Has $1M For Capital Projects, Send Ideas For How To Spend It

Next in Lincoln Square, Albany Park, Roscoe Village & North Center

Old Irving Brewing In Running For Best Neighborhood Restaurant Award

Next in Lincoln Square, Albany Park, Roscoe Village & North Center

Sorry, Feral Cats Won't Solve City's Rat Problem, Streets & San Boss Says

Next in Lincoln Square, Albany Park, Roscoe Village & North Center

Weigh In On Mayor's 2018 Budget At 47th Ward Town Halls

Next in Lincoln Square, Albany Park, Roscoe Village & North Center

39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

Next in Lincoln Square, Albany Park, Roscoe Village & North Center

Parking Meter Firm To Get Extra $20 Million From City In 2018

Next in Lincoln Square, Albany Park, Roscoe Village & North Center

62-Foot Norway Spruce To Become City Christmas Tree At Millennium Park

Next in Lincoln Square, Albany Park, Roscoe Village & North Center

82 Percent Jump In Police Accountability Budget Not Enough, Alds. Say

Next in Lincoln Square, Albany Park, Roscoe Village & North Center

Albany Park Bicyclist Shot By Group Of Men, Police Say

Next in Lincoln Square, Albany Park, Roscoe Village & North Center

City Still Epically Failing At Recycling, But Officials Vow To Do Better

Next in Lincoln Square, Albany Park, Roscoe Village & North Center

Ravenswood Shooting Wounds 2 Men Sitting In Minivan, Police Say