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Dear Friend of Andersonville,
We will once again be offering the Spend $30 Promotion. When you shop local during Midsommarfest, you win twice. Not only are you helping keep the vibrancy of Andersonville alive, you’ll also receive a $1 beverage coupon redeemable during Midsommarfest weekend. Save your receipts from purchases made at local brick and mortar stores during June 12-14 and redeem them at the Chamber Booth located at Clark and Berwyn for your $1 coupon.
New this year, every $10 donation made at the festival will also include a Win a Trip to Sweden raffle ticket with a coupon for $3 off a beverage purchase while supplies last! It’s a festival, it’s a fundraiser, and it’s just plain fun. From Midsommarfest Weddings to the return of the Vintage Market at Midsommarfest and a new Scent Lab experience, we have so many exciting things in store for you.
Välkommen to summer!
-The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce
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| The Swedish American Museum has a new look! |
| The Swedish American Museum has a brand new logo for their 50th Anniversary this year! They have also unveiled an amazing lineup of upcoming events! Head over to the Museum for a craft and a reading of the children’s book The grand expedition by Emma Adbåge. The event will take place on both Thursday, May 28 at 2PM and on Friday, May 29 at 11AM. Come back Friday night for the Museum Late Night! The store and gallery on the first floor of the Museum will be open until 7PM with a selection of items from their extended collection in the main gallery for the evening. Book your spot to guarantee a seat for dinner during Late Night. |
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Support the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce and upgrade your Midsommarfest weekend with the Good Neighbor 3-Day VIP Package. This package includes access to the Good Neighbor Lounge on Balmoral, featuring covered lounge seating designed by Little Greene Paint, Heritage Home Supply, and District Chicago. Guests will enjoy bar and table service, private restrooms, and a curated mini-menu from Vincent, plus four beverage tickets and $1 discount off additional beverages all weekend long with wristband. The package also includes four entries into the “Win a Trip to Sweden” raffle, a swag bag featuring a one-week pass to Cheetah Gym and other giveaways! |
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WELCOME TAYLOR & AUNG Welcome Taylor & Aung to Andersonville! Taylor & Aung is a residential interiors studio rooted in the idea that character and comfort matter more than perfection. Founder Katie works closely with clients to create thoughtful, layered spaces that reflect how people actually live day to day. Blending vintage finds, contemporary pieces, family treasures, texture, color, and cultural nuance, Taylor & Aung brings a warm and approachable perspective to interior design. Whether it’s rethinking a single room, selecting paint colors and furniture, or starting from scratch, the studio focuses on creating homes that feel personal, welcoming, and lived in. Good design should feel accessible, comfortable, and uniquely yours. Learn more and explore their portfolio.
DON'T FIGHT BACK Visit Women & Children First tonight, May 27 at 7PM for Meg Stone in conversation with Nancy Lanoue on Stone’s “Don’t Fight Back”: And 10 Other Myths About Crime, Personal Safety, and Gender-Based Violence. From a nationally recognized violence-prevention expert, this accessible guide debunks the most pervasive myths about crime and offers evidence-based strategies that make us safer. Click here to register.
TREAT YOURSELF TONIGHT Treat yourself to a midweek reset tonight at Skin Lab Night with Apothecary EO x The Understudy Coffee and Books. This hands-on workshop will guide guests through a personalized at-home facial routine covering cleansing, exfoliation, masking, and moisturizing, all tailored to your skin type and skincare goals. Guests are encouraged to bring their current skincare products for a quick skincare audit to learn what’s working, what’s not, and what changes could help improve their routine. Plus, participants will create their own DIY face mask to take the self-care experience home. Wednesday, May 27 from 7:30-9:30PM at The Understudy Coffee and Books, 5531 N Clark. Doors open at 7PM and tickets are $25. Spots are limited, so grab yours before they’re gone.
SINGLE & COOKING BOOK 2 Local author David Jay Collins will release the second Single & Cooking novel at Midsommarfest on June 12! This two-book series (in the genre of LGBTQ+ romance over 50) has been called gentle, heartfelt, and romantic. Single & Cooking is about a popular professor who discovers new possibilities with love and career while on summer sabbatical in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Pick up your signed copy at David's tent (located between Berwyn and Summerdale) at Midsommarfest. The covers of both novels were painted by Andersonville artist Adam Thomas.
SUMMER CAMPS School is almost over! Oh no, what will the kiddos do now? School of Rock Andersonville is turning up the volume this summer with a lineup of music camps for young musicians of all skill levels. From rock band performance camps to genre-focused experiences and beginner programs, campers will have the opportunity to build confidence, learn new skills, and perform music they love in a fun and supportive environment. Enrollment is now open and limited spots are available.
Chicago Waldorf School Summer Camp starts June 15. Their Early Childhood and Grade School summer camps invite children into a season filled with outdoor fun, creative discovery, and the simple magic of being a child. Choose from full-day (8:30AM–3:30PM) or half-day (8:30AM–12:30PM) options, with flexible weekly sessions designed to fit your family’s summer rhythm. |
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