West Loop: Guerrilla Truck Show - Tues, June 12 May 30, 2007
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Park Community Church is committed to encouraging and enabling people stay in the city, to establishing and nurturing families within the city, being role models to our neighbors, and passing on the Gospel to future generations —thus impacting the city of Chicago: one life, one family, one block and one neighborhood at a time. From time to time, I want to give you an education on some of the key aspects of Chicago.
This week we look at Chicago’s West Loop, which has been a hidden gem in Chicago and the area, predominately dedicated to meat-packing and warehouses in the past, has emerged over the past several years into one of the most interesting, dynamic neighborhoods in the city — even garnering a writeup in the New York Times. In particular, the Fulton Market area has always been a mystery, since weekdays it is quite congested with trucks shipping and receiving meat, cheese and heaven knows what else! Known for fish, Fulton has a lot more to offer these days…..swanky dining, upscale art galleries, antiques, photography studios and much more!
The Guerrilla Truck Show is Fulton Market’s annual art extravaganza where you are sure to see fantastic art works, lively performances, and new faces. The show, celebrating its third anniversary on June 12th, grants independent artists and designers the chance to reach the public by side-stepping the gallery system. Artists and students can display and sell art (literally) out of the back of a truck, plus attendees can enjoy live performances and other special events. It’s definitely worth a visit if you’re ever in the area…or a Chicago resident who’s just never gotten around to it.
From: Josh Spear
