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Build a Better Market: Cocktails and Conversations
Want to learn more about investing in a better grocery store model? Join us for a cocktail and some conversation at Fat Cat (4840 N. Broadway). We'll chat about what it means to Build a Better Market—one that the community builds to fulfill the community’s needs.
Corporate grocery stores exist to earn profits for shareholders; Chicago Market, as a cooperative, prioritizes sustainability, transparency, and economic impact for us.
RSVP below and join us on September 28th between 6-7pm.
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Virtual Film Screening - The Co-op Wars
Coming to a virtual screen near you: The Co-Op Wars, a powerful one-hour documentary about the tumultuous years faced by the food co-ops of the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and St. Paul). Chicago Market and fellow Chicagoland co-ops including Dill Pickle, Sugar Beet, Prairie Food Co-op, Southside Food Co-op, and Wild Onion Market will be presenting this special screening to their respective communities.
You can watch the film anytime between September 29th and October 5th via the virtual screening platform Show and Tell. When you are ready to watch the film during that timeframe (9/29–10/5), click here to access the platform.
After you click on the above link to watch the film, you will be presented with the opportunity to donate in support of this film and help launch start-up food co-ops in Chicago. Your suggested donation of $10 supports fair trade filmmaking and the emerging co-ops of Chicago: Wild Onion, Southside, and of course Chicago Market!
And there's more! We're also hosting a Virtual Q&A Event on Tuesday, October 5th, from 6:00pm–7:00pm with the film director, producer, and other speakers to be announced. See here for information on registering to attend the Q&A!
No RSVP is necessary to watch the film, but if you do so below, we'll send you a friendly reminder on September 29th that the film is available!
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 09:00 AM through October 05, 2021 · 7 rsvpsrsvpOnline (Show and Tell Platform)7 RSVPs -
Uptown Farmers Market
The Uptown Farmers Market, produced by Chicago Market, connects you with the region's best farmed goods and locally produced foods.
Conveniently located at Wilson & Broadway.
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 02:30 PM0 RSVPs -
Argyle Night Music
Chicago Market will be tabling at Argyle Night Music on September 30th! Come talk to us about investing in Building a Better Market and how you can get involved as an Owner of the co-op.
For more information on Argyle Night Music, click here. If you RSVP below we'll send you a friendly reminder, but it's not necessary. Come by Argyle St. anytime between the hours of 5:50pm and 8:30pm on September 30th!
About Argyle Night Music:
Uptown United is bringing weekly live outdoor entertainment to Argyle Street featuring musical, cultural, and youth performances. The street will be shut down from Kenmore to Sheridan to allow for outdoor dining (and dancing if the mood strikes you) while enjoying live music. Visitors are encouraged to support Uptown’s local restaurants by either dining alfresco at the restaurants along Argyle, or by ordering take-out from nearby restaurants to bring with them to the event.
Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 05:30 PM · 1 rsvprsvpArgyle Street between Kenmore and Sheridan in Chicago, IL1 RSVPs -
Open House + Market Game Day
We're hosting Open Houses every Sunday during our capital campaign, Build a Better Market. In addition to touring our future store, drop by to learn more about investing in a better grocery store model—one that prioritizes sustainability, transparency, and community economic impact.
Our SHOP team will also have several products for sale from local producers and farmers. And we'll have a special feature at each Open House—for the October 3rd edition, we're hosting a Market "game day." Come see the new Chicago Market cornhole set and play some other games with us!
And if you're already an Owner but haven't received your Owner tote bag yet, stop in for that and start carrying it proudly over your shoulder to tell the world YOU OWN a grocery store!
If you RSVP below we'll send you a friendly reminder, but it's not necessary. Drop in anytime between the hours of 11:00am and 3:00pm on October 3rd.
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Build a Better Market: Coffee Talk
Want to learn more about investing in a better grocery store model? Join us for a coffee, tea, or tasty breakfast treat at Emerald City Coffee (1224 W. Wilson). We'll chat about what it means to Build a Better Market—one that the community builds to fulfill the community’s needs.
Corporate grocery stores exist to earn profits for shareholders; Chicago Market, as a cooperative, prioritizes sustainability, transparency, and economic impact for us.
RSVP below and join us on October 5th between 9-10am.
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Virtual Q&A Event - The Co-op Wars
After you watch The Co-op Wars, join us for an online Q&A event with the film director, producer, and a Chicago co-op panel exploring the theme of the relationship dynamics present throughout The Co-op Wars and how we can effectively counter those dynamics while building solidarity within the broader cooperative movement of Chicago.
Register in advance for this Q&A event here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Q&A.
Tuesday, October 05, 2021 at 06:00 PMZoom (register in advance at link above)0 RSVPs -
Open House + Fall Fest
We're hosting Open Houses every Sunday during our capital campaign, Build a Better Market. In addition to touring our future store, drop by to learn more about investing in a better grocery store model—one that prioritizes sustainability, transparency, and community economic impact.
Our SHOP team will also have several products for sale from local producers and farmers. And we'll have a special feature at each Open House—for the October 10th edition, we'll do a "fall fest." Details to be announced, but we'll be looking to have doughnuts and cider and possibly some other autumn goodies :).
And if you're already an Owner but haven't received your Owner tote bag yet, stop in for that and start carrying it proudly over your shoulder to tell the world YOU OWN a grocery store!
If you RSVP below we'll send you a friendly reminder, but it's not necessary. Drop in anytime between the hours of 11:00am and 3:00pm on October 10th.
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Chicago Market's October 14, 2021 Board Meeting
Want to see the Board in action? Chicago Market Board meetings are open to all Owners to observe, and now conducted via Zoom! (accessible on all phones, tablets and computer platforms)
RSVP and we'll email Owners the Zoom login info shortly before the meeting.
You just need to let us know you'll be coming (by RSVP'ing below!) and whether you'll be needing comment time. (Owners can speak for up to 5 minutes, and we'll be capping comment time to 30 minutes per Board meeting.)Please send any questions for the Board in advance to [email protected].
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Open House + Mini-Art Fair
We're hosting Open Houses every Sunday during our capital campaign, Build a Better Market. In addition to touring our future store, drop by to learn more about investing in a better grocery store model—one that prioritizes sustainability, transparency, and community economic impact.
Our SHOP team will also have several products for sale from local producers and farmers. And we'll have a special feature at each Open House—for the October 17th edition, we're looking to do a mini-art fair and build on our successful hosting of the Uptown Art Fair in August. More details to come!
And if you're already an Owner but haven't received your Owner tote bag yet, stop in for that and start carrying it proudly over your shoulder to tell the world YOU OWN a grocery store!
If you RSVP below we'll send you a friendly reminder, but it's not necessary. Drop in anytime between the hours of 11:00am and 3:00pm on October 17th.