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The Music Box Theatre is another neighborhood classic. It is located on Southport Avenue in the Lakeview neighborhood. It was built in 1929 and has a very gothic feel to it. The ceiling has twinkling stars and moving cloud formations. An organist plays before showings in the main theater. It even boasts of a resident ghost - "Whitey" who was the original manager and died in the lobby. He's probably still picking out some of the classic movies shown there.
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The Burwood Tap is nestled on a leafy street in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. It dates back to 1933 and was one the first 20 taverns to get a license after prohibition. It has been a favorite amongst North Siders for all those years.
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Around since the early 90’s, Empty Bottle is a staple in Ukranian Village right next to Wicker Park. The bar/music venue hosted thousands of acts over the years. Last time I was there, the house kitty joined me on the bar for a beer.
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This Bucktown favorite oozes in a 1940’s supper club vibe and serves up great Italian food and old school cocktails.
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A staple in the Lakeview neighborhood since 1987, Roscoe’s Tavern is a Boystown institution. You know you’re there when you see the little red phone booth.
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The Uptown Theatre opened its doors in 1925 as Baliban and Katz Uptown Theatre. When it was operating, its size eclipsed all other theaters in the country including Radio City. It originally hosted both movies and elaborate stage shows but in the 70’s it switched to mainly a music venue.
The Uptown has been closed since the 80’s and has fallen on hard times and is in major disrepair. There is hope that a major renovation is going to take place in the near future. My painting shows it in its heyday, circa about 1930.
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Guthrie’s Tavern in Wrigleyville has been a bar since the end of prohibition. It has had different names over the years but has been Guthrie’s since the mid-eighties. Known for it’s huge selection of boardgames this cozy spot has had the distinction of being one of the top “first-date” bars in Chicago.
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The Green Mill Cocktail Lounge is a historic gem on Chicago's north side in the Uptown neighborhood. It has an amazing history. Al Capone held court here and all the greats from the 30's and 40's played in this intimate club. It still showcases some of the best Jazz in Chicago. I had to include it as one of my Chicago Night paintings.
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Kingston Mines is one of the best known spots in Chicago for listening to the blues. Originally it was called The Kingston Mines Theatre Company and over the years transformed into a music venue. The original version of the musical, Grease was written and first performed at Kingston Mines before moving on to Broadway.
Kingston Mines today is a mainstay of Chicago blues with two stages and shows every night of the week. Over the years it has played host to such guests as Mick Jagger, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Robert Plant and Stevie Ray Vaughan and many others.
Its distinctive orange awning called out to me and I had to include it as one of my night paintings.
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Dinkel's Bakery is a beloved business that was opened in 1922 and has been run by multiple generations of the same family. A Chicago institution, it has been a favorite to so many families over the years. It was recently announced that Dinkel’s will be shutting down after 100 years in business.
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The Chicago Theatre built in 1921 on State Street was one of the first lavish movie palaces of the day and became a prototype for theaters throughout the country. Over the years it was converted into a venue for live shows of all kinds and has become a Chicago icon.
The neon sign is one of the most famous theater marquees in the world and I could not resist painting it and adding to my night series.
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These little heroic wieners, Maurie and Flaurie have been watching over the corner of Devon and Milwaukee Avenues since 1948. Superdawg is a classic Chicago favorite and has been popular through multiple generations of Chicago hot dog aficionados.
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An Old Town neighborhood institution this Chicago joint has been around since 1932. Known for its ribs and old school character, Twin Anchors has a rich and illustrious history. From national write-ups to a perfect movie set and one of Frank Sinatra’s favorite Chicago hangouts this quaint tavern is a must visit.
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Italian beef is a Chicago staple and there are multiple cool little beef joints around the city and burbs. Mr. Beef is a classic and a fixture on Orleans Street in the River North area.
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The Metro has become one of the most storied independent music venues in Chicago. It has been a vital part of the music scene in the city since the early 80’s and has been host to some of the worlds most progressive acts. The building itself was built in 1927 as a Swedish community center.
Attached to the Metro is the Smart Bar which is a 400 capacity nightclub and dance venue.
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Central Camera in Chicago has been around since 1899, a couple years before digital photography I'd say! It has been in its present location downtown on Wabash Avenue under the el tracks since 1929. This part of Wabash still looks like old Chicago, and drips with history and lore.
The neon sign is amazing and I couldn't resist painting my interpretation.
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By now everybody knows about The Bean, that its real name is Cloud Gate, blah, blah, blah. Designed by Anish Kapoor, I mean by now it’s like the most popular thing in Chicago besides perhaps pizza. Anyway, the fact is, even though it’s painfully popular and the biggest selfie spot in Chicago, it doesn’t take away from the fact that the thing is brilliant. Thought I’d give it my night-time treatment.
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B.L.U.E.S. or Blues on Halsted is an iconic little nightspot in the heart of the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. The intimate size of this place puts you up close and personal for amazing Chicago Blues every night of the week. Not necessarily a pretty site by day, the exterior pops to life when the lights come on at night. Smoke-free now but back in the day it was so smoke-filled I was sure I sacrificed a few days of my life every time I went...sorta gave me the "blues"!
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LaSalle Flowers has been a family run shop in Chicago since 1936. It’s one of those little gems in the city and has an amazing neon sign.
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The Vic Theatre has long been a staple in the Lakeview neighborhood as one of the iconic music venues in Chicago. The theatre was built in 1912 as an ornate vaudeville house and was called the Victoria Theatre, hence the name it’s known as now, Vic. You name it, they’ve played here. Multiple live performances have been filmed here over the years for national broadcasts.
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For most of the 20th century, the White Sox were the only team playing night games in the city. The Sox called Comiskey Park home for 80 years until it finally joined its historic players in the big cornfield in the sky, along with disco!
Since 1990 the south side has had U.S. Cellular Field and now Guaranteed Rate Field...not quite the mecca that Comiskey was. I wanted to commemorate the grand old dame as one of my night paintings.
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No, it’s not in Chicago or even Illinois but it is near and dear to Chicagoans who have driven I-94 north to Wisconsin since 1947. It’s a road side classic and is not to be missed, even if you try.
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Margie's Candies has been around for over 90 years and has a colorful history of serving Hollywood legends, gangsters and even the Beatles who came in with dates after performing a show at Comisky Park.
It's wrap-around neon storefront is amazing and was calling out to me, so I had to make it part of my Chicago Night series. It's also kinda making me hungry!
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The Aragon Ballroom in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood is steeped in history. Built in the 20's it was world famous for its nightly broadcasts across America and Canada during the big-band era.
It is still a functioning venue today and has an amazing neon sign. The Chicago El practically pulls up to the front door. By day it's an aging relic but at night it still springs to life. I had to include it as one of my Night Paintings!
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The Orange Garden is the oldest Chinese Restaurant in the city of Chicago, dating back to the late 1920’s. Not only that, but it’s sign is the oldest neon sign in the city. When it was built, the owner wanted it to appeal to American sensibilities and gave it the feel of of an Art Deco diner. You got to love the old-school offering - Chop Suey!
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Chicago’s most famous living blues musician has his own club - Buddy Guy’s Legends. He graces the stage monthly and when he’s not there the best blues musicians in the world take over…it’s Legendary!
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I had to create a painting of Wrigley field at night. Everybody is familiar with the front of Wrigley Field and its iconic red sign. But what has always caught my eye is the back of the scoreboard. It's a side a lot of people never see. Plus it's the side of Wrigley that really makes you realize how this famous ballpark is sitting right in the middle of a quaint neighborhood. The view I'm showing is looking up Waveland Avenue. There is something about driving down this street and seeing the scoreboard emerge from behind the trees. It's always a thrill. Also, the el tracks run by the park on this side and give it that quintessential Chicago feel!
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You’ll never leave hungry from this gem. Around since a bit after World War II this Jewish deli never disappoints. It still operates as a family cafeteria, its old school spirit and grittiness adds character to every visit.
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From the “you don’t miss it until its gone” concept, the White Hen Pantry chain was a fixture in the Chicago area since the mid 60’s. Chicagoans have a fond place in their heart for the little corner 24 hour convenience stores that are no more. They made surprisingly good sandwiches!
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Chicago Night Fantasy Venue
In a Chicago back alley, far, far away, there exists a small lounge run by an ornery little proprietor...
Anyway, maybe there is, maybe there isn't. I've decided to branch out a little and start to include venues that would be fun to turn the corner and see.
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Chicago Night Fantasy Venue
This Chicago dive bar is operated by a certain princess just off the beaten path. A fun place to get to know the regulars!
Chicago Night Fantasy Venue
Somewhere in Chicago just under the El, you can find a bar where a select crowd hangs out.
Chicago Night Fantasy Venue
Walking down the nighttime Chicago street, you turn a corner and what’s this? - A certain little somebody has opened up a brand new establishment with quite the clientele.
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A shack like no other, Calumet Fisheries has legendary status. Sitting right next to the 95th Street Bridge on the south side amidst a sea of industrial glory this little place is known for its smoked fish. Featured by Anthony Bourdain and named one of CNN’s top ten best historic restaurants, shows you can’t judge a book by its cover.
The Double Door nightclub was an institution in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago for years. Everybody played there! The Rolling Stones blew both doors off of this place on occasion. It was a natural to be a part of my Chicago Night Series.
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The Redhead Piano Bar in the River North neighborhood of Chicago has a very distinctive sign. It is located in an old row house from the late 1800's and is a classic late-night piano bar. It's the kind of place that puts on a show every night of the week and sometimes gets surprise ivory-ticklers like Billy Joel sneaking in and closing down the joint.
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Chicago’s Chinatown is one of the largest in the country and has a population of over 50 thousand residents. Of course it has amazing restaurants and culture and is one of the city’s great neighborhoods.
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Chicago is known for its great steak houses and Gene & Georgetti is one of the oldest and most beloved. It was opened in 1941 in the Chicago River North neighborhood. It is in a little wood-framed building by the el tracks and has a fantastic neon sign.
Along with the food, you can smell the aroma of history in this Chicago institution. I had to include it as one of my night paintings.
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The Heartland Cafe is no more. It had been an institution in Rogers Park for a long time, nestled right next to the el track on Glenwood Avenue. With it's counter-culture 60's vibe it had a unique visual flare that I really wanted to capture in this painting.
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Chicago is known for its amazing number of bridges spanning the Chicago River. Back in the day, boats had priority over land vehicles so there needed to be someone ready at any moment to raise each bridge, the bridge-tenders. This is where the bridgehoues come in. Every bridge in the city has an amazing little building at each end where all the controls are. Some of these buildings date back to the 1800’s and each one has a different design. They are all really unique. I have given my night-time treatment to one of them where Chicago Avenue crosses the river on the north branch.
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The Holiday Club in all its kitschy glory shimmers in the night in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. The building at one time was a soup kitchen serving to its hungry neighbors. Now its a funky, retro hangout serving a whole new set of neighbors.
I still love the way it gets your attention once the sun sets. It called out to me and I had to paint it.
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The Green Door Tavern is an iconic Chicago bar that was built just after the Great Chicago Fire in 1872. It is one of the oldest wood frame buildings remaining in the Chicago business district. It has been a bar since the 1920's.
I love the way this place transforms at night. I couldn't resist creating this painting and adding it to my Chicago night series.
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Chicago's House of Blues is housed in an incredibly unique building that was constructed as part of the revolutionary Marina City complex on the Chicago river, completed in the early 60's. A great venue for music, the exterior is a site to behold. I had to include it in my night series.
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Built in 1915 this is one of those movie palaces that has survived the test of time and is now an institution in its namesake neighborhood of Logan Square. It is located on Milwaukee Avenue and has been renovated so its giant marquee should be holding court for some time to come.
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The old water tower that looked down on Clark Street in the Chicago neighborhood of Andersonville was taken down a few years ago. The neighborhood's heritage was Swedish. For years and years it was a beacon in the area with it's signature Swedish flag design. It's old age finally caught up to it, just like Björn Borg!
But…The neighborhood was not the same without it, so money was raised to erect a new faux version of the tower which now rules over Andersonville.
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The Golden Apple is one of those classic all-night, never-close diners in the Lakeview neighborhood. NPR's "This American Life" did a whole show documenting a 24 hour day-in-the-life of an all-night diner from here, proving everyone has a story . You can still listen to it online: THIS AMERICAN LIFE
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The Palace Grill has been a restaurant since 1938. The name changed in the 50's and has been in the same family ever since. It is located on Madison near the United Center and is known as Blackhawk central. It is one of those classic Chicago joints that has a colorful past and has been visited by everyone from the Russian Prime Minister to Oprah...not sure who was more powerful!
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The Davis Theater is one of those classic Chicago neighborhood theaters that was luckily saved from the wrecking ball at the last minute. It is a landmark in the Lincoln Square neighborhood and dates back to the early 1900's. I love the simple red block letters along with the super-structure supporting them.
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Every proud Chicagoan loves the Chicago Flag. The four red stars represent major events in Chicago history and the blue stripes the river and the lake.
I am imagining it on the top of the Mather Tower, a neo-gothic terra cotta building which is in the Loop on Wacker Drive.
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This landmark in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago was built for the Deagan Musical Instrument Company in 1916. They manufactured musical bells and things like xylophones and marimbas up until the mid-sixties. To this day the giant clock glows like the moon over this unique Chicago neighborhood.
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This tiny BBQ joint recently closed but was an institution in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago for fifty years. It is located close to where Barack Obama lived and worked as a young man and of course posted his picture as a satisfied customer along with many other famous types. I'm sure anybody walking by this joint could not resist the ever-present aromas.
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Schubas started its life at the turn of the 20th century as a Schlitz "tied house" which was owned by the brewery and was designed with care and elegance to show society and the temperance movement that bars weren't cesspools of drunks. It's German Renaissance revival architecture still stands out today.
These days Schubas is a well know music venue which has had multitudes of famous musicians and bands play over the years and is an icon at Belmont and Southport.
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Stella's Diner began its life in 1962, started by a Greek immigrant couple as a wheel-a-round diner in what is now known as the Lakeview neighborhood. It is still run by members of the same family. It's a classic diner and I couldn't resist painting it's portrait, giant hand and all.
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In the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, The Wieners Circle is a famous or infamous hot dog stand, depending on your point of view. By day it's a pleasant little place to get a hot dog or hamburger, by night it becomes an iconic cultural phenomenon! When the clubs let out it becomes a battleground of insults and putdowns. My depiction is showing it on a more calm evening.
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The Chicago elevated train system is iconic and winds its way through so many Chicago neighborhoods. The platforms create their own little micro-universes. There are fewer and fewer of these little dives which could be found under certain el platforms. This painting depicts the Wilson El stop in Uptown. This little diner shut down soon after I created this painting. I wanted to immortalize the uniqueness of this little joint.
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For this painting of Standee's I had to travel back in time a few years. This was one of those classic diners in the Edgewater neighborhood on Chicago's north side. It's no longer with us but hopefully this painting will keep the memory of this longtime friend in the minds of those who enjoyed its gritty charms.
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The Riviera Theatre is located in the historic Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. It's soaked in history and little beer for that matter. It was built in 1917 in a French Renaissance Revival style of architecture. Along with the Uptown and Aragon Theaters and of course the Green Mill, it has had a very colorful past. Since the 80's its been a private nightclub and music venue featuring rock's greatest acts. It's a little long in the tooth and shows it's age by day, but by night it has a particular charm and beauty.
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The Rainbo Club straddling Chicago's Ukrainian Village and Wicker Park neighborhoods has a classic Chicago history. The little, gritty club dates back to the 1930's and was quite the rough and tumble burlesque bar. Nelson Algren hung out here and it is believed that it was the inspiration for the bar in his book, Man with the Golden Arm, which was later turned into a movie. This was also one of singer Liz Phair's hangouts and her first album cover was taken in the photo booth inside the club.
It's just the kind of nighttime joint that fits my sensibilities, so of course I had to paint it and add it to this series.
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The Valois Cafeteria opened in 1921 in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago. It's a comfort-food, old school family tradition sort of place beloved by not only the neighborhood locals but people from around the world visiting the area. How can you not love the "See Your Food" signs outside the joint.
The last few years it has achieved particular fame because of one of its long-time patrons, Barack Obama. This was his favorite place to eat in Hyde Park and the restaurant of course has his favorite meal posted at the front of the line.
I'm glad to add this classic to my Chicago Night series.
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CUBS WIN! CUBS WIN!
2016 was quite a year for the Cubs. I could not resist creating a Chicago Night Painting of the beloved W flag that flies after every victory above the old Wrigley Field score board.
Let's hope for a lot more W's in the Cubs’ future
The California Clipper Lounge is another historic, classic Chicago joint. The building was once a movie theater but shut down in 1918. In the 30's after prohibition was repealed it opened as the Clipper Tavern and is still going strong today. It has a lush 1940's red decor and even has it's own ghost...The "woman in white", who staff say appears in booths one and nine!
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"Meet me under the Marshall Field's Clock!" was a famous phrase in Chicago since the late 1800's. The store has changed but the two iconic clocks are still in place. Designed by Pierce Anderson, each clock is 7 and half tons of cast bronze.
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Although technically in Evanston, the Chicago Main Newsstand is a little shining gem on Chicago Avenue right by the EL tracks. It has a very colorful history, starting in the 30's and was informally known as a storm shelter of sorts, serving as a hangout for cops and late-night characters. It was once famous because of its assortment of out-of-town papers. The sign still boasts of it. I couldn't resist its retro charms and had to make it one of my night paintings.
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Chicago Night Fantasy Venue (Game of Thrones)
Who knew that tucked away under the Chicago El there is a little touch of Westeros where the drinks are cold and the blood is warm.
I couldn't resist adding to my fantasy venues. This bar doesn't really exist...yet, but you never know!
Located in the Portage Park neighborhood of Chicago, Hagen’s Fish Market is old school Mom & Pop at its best. Family owned since 1946 this little smoked fish shop adds color, aroma and charm to the neighborhood.
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Chicago El by night.
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Chicago Red Line by night.
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