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SUMMARY:2020 Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The annual Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration is a decades-old Uptown tradition celebrating the start of the new Lunar Year.  Join us as we kick off the YEAR OF THE RAT with music\, colorful lion dances\, live entertainment\, and our community parade which will start at Argyle & Winthrop at 1:00pm sharp. Join 48th Ward Alderman Harry Osterman\, Uptown United\, and the Argyle business community for this special event!   FREE!\n\n\n\nPRESENTING SPONSOR:\n\nPhoenix Bean\n\n\n\nEvent Sponsors:Event Sponsors:\n\nButtercup Park Uptown\n\nGraceland Cemetery & Arboretum\n\nLatin School of Chicago\n\nLaw Offices of Richard I. Feingold & Associates\, P.C.\n\nMini Tx Pharmacy\n\nSwedish Covenant Health\n\nTimeLine Theatre Company\n\n******************************************\n\nDETAILS:\n\nArgyle Lunar New Year Celebration\n\nDate: Saturday\, February 1\, 2020\n\nPop-up activities:  12:00pm - 4:00pm (see details below)\n\nParade: 1:00 PM (starts at Argyle & Winthrop)\n\nProgram: 1:45 PM (at Argyle & Winthrop)\n\n******************************************\n\nROUTE: \n\nParade will kick-off at Argyle & Winthrop promptly at 1:00 PM and will head east along Argyle St.\, south along Sheridan Rd.\, west along Ainslie St.\, and north along Broadway back to Argyle St.\n\n******************************************\n\nFAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES:\n\nLatin School of Chicago\n\n3rd Space (4956 N. Sheridan) - corner of Sheridan and Argyle\n\n12:00-4:00pm\n\nThe Latin School Community Space welcomes you to drop in for a fun-filled day of art workshops and family-friendly Lunar New Year fun.\n\nChicago Public Library - Bezazian Branch\n\n1226 W Ainslie (near intersection of Broadway/Ainslie)\n\n12:00 - 12:45pm\n\nYear of the Rat story time and crafts!\n\nAxis Lab\n\n1120 W. Argyle St.\n\n12:00 noon - 4:00 pm\n\nAxis Lab will be hosting a pop-up event featuring an interactive art and food station curated by Hai Minh Nguyen & Giau Minh Truong from 12-4pm. Come hang out\, explore\, and ring in the new year!\n\n******************************************\n\nSHOP LOCAL\n\nBefore and after the parade\, be sure to stop in to the many local businesses on Argyle offering a variety of goods\, gifts\, drinks\, and menu items: \n\nGIFTS\n\nA Touch of China\n\nHiep Loi Gift\n\nQideas\n\nTai Nam Food Market\n\nViet Hoa Market\n\nCOFFEE/TEA SHOPS - BAKERIES\n\nBambu Desserts & Drinks - Chicago\n\nBingo Tea\n\nFirst Sip Cafe\n\nLa Patisserie P\n\nT'oui Macaron & Patisserie\n\nUptown Cafe & Gallery\n\nRESTAURANTS\n\nBa Le Sandwich Shop & Bakery\n\nCafe Hoang Restaurant\n\nFurama Chicago\n\nHai Yen Restaurant\n\nHon Kee Restaurant BBQ -n- Seafood\n\nHoneymoon Cafe\n\nH ng Ng  \n\nImmm Rice & Beyond\n\nKie-Gol-Lanee\n\nMiss Saigon\n\nNha Hang Viet Nam\n\nNha Trang Restaurant\n\nPho 777\n\nPho 888\n\nPh  Loan\n\nPh  Vi t\n\nPho Xe Lua\n\nSun Wah Barbecue Restaurant\n\nTank Noodle\n\nThai Pastry Restaurant\n\nTweet\, Let's Eat\n\nUptown Pho\n\n******************************************\n\nPARKING:\n\nDriving over to the Uptown neighborhood? Consider parking in VAI's public lot located at 5019 N Winthrop Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60640.  Rates are competitive and proceeds go toward:\n\n\n	\n	\n		Culturally-competent home care for seniors\n		After school programming for local elementary and middle school students\n		Summer camp for youth in our community\n		English and Civic Education classes for immigrants\, refugees\, and asylees\n		Legal assistance and representation for those who need it most\n		Advocacy efforts and rallying around issues that most affect our community\n	\n	\n\n\nThe Vietnamese Association of Illinois (VAI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that focuses on serving diverse communities\, fostering unity\, and promoting Vietnamese American identity.\n\n******************************************\n\nVOLUNTEERS needed! The 48th Ward and Uptown United are looking for volunteer parade marshals for the parade. If you are interested in supporting this effort\, please email PC Gooden-Smiley at pc@48thward.org.\n\n******************************************\n\nA special thank you to the 20th District Chicago Police Department and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span style="color: #000000\;">The annual Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration is a decades-old Uptown tradition celebrating the start of the new Lunar Year.&nbsp\; Join us as we kick off the YEAR OF THE RAT with music\, colorful lion dances\, live entertainment\, and our community parade which will start at Argyle &amp\; Winthrop at 1:00pm sharp. Join <span style="color: #0000ff\;"><a href="http://48thward.org/" style="color: #0000ff\;">48th Ward Alderman Harry Osterman</a></span>\, <span style="color: #0000ff\;"><a href="https://www.exploreuptown.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0000ff\;" target="_blank">Uptown United</a></span>\, and the Argyle business community for this special event!&nbsp\;&nbsp\; FREE!</span><br />\n<br />\n<strong><span style="color: #000000\;">PRESENTING SPONSOR:</span></strong><br />\n<span style="color: #0000ff\;"><strong><a href="https://www.phoenixbean.com/" style="color: #0000ff\;">Phoenix Bean</a></strong></span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="color: #000000\;"><strong>Event Sponsors:</strong></span></span></span><span style="box-sizing: inherit\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family: &quot\;Cormorant Garamond&quot\;\, serif\; font-size: 20px\; background-color: rgb(254\, 254\, 254)\;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit\; font-weight: 700\; line-height: inherit\;">Event Sponsors:</span></span><br style="box-sizing: inherit\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family: &quot\;Cormorant Garamond&quot\;\, serif\; font-size: 20px\; background-color: rgb(254\, 254\, 254)\;" />\n<span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit\; background-color: rgb(254\, 254\, 254)\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 255)\;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit\; font-weight: 700\; line-height: inherit\;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/buttercupparkuptown.BPAC/" style="box-sizing: inherit\; background-color: transparent\; line-height: inherit\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 255)\; cursor: pointer\; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s\;">Buttercup Park Uptown</a></span></span><br />\n<span style="box-sizing: inherit\; background-color: rgb(254\, 254\, 254)\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 255)\;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit\; font-weight: 700\; line-height: inherit\;"><a href="https://www.gracelandcemetery.org/" style="box-sizing: inherit\; background-color: transparent\; line-height: inherit\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 255)\; cursor: pointer\; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s\;">Graceland Cemetery &amp\; Arboretum</a><br />\n<a href="https://www.latinschool.org/" style="box-sizing: inherit\; background-color: transparent\; line-height: inherit\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 255)\; cursor: pointer\; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s\;">Latin School of Chicago</a></span></span><br />\n<span style="box-sizing: inherit\; background-color: rgb(254\, 254\, 254)\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 255)\;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit\; font-weight: 700\; line-height: inherit\;"><a href="https://usadisabilitylaw.com/" style="box-sizing: inherit\; background-color: transparent\; line-height: inherit\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 255)\; cursor: pointer\; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s\;">Law Offices of Richard I. Feingold &amp\; Associates\, P.C.</a><br style="box-sizing: inherit\;" />\n<span style="box-sizing: inherit\;"><a href="https://minitxpharmacy.com/" style="box-sizing: inherit\; background-color: transparent\; line-height: inherit\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 255)\; cursor: pointer\; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s\;">Mini Tx Pharmacy</a></span></span><br style="box-sizing: inherit\;" />\n<span style="box-sizing: inherit\; font-weight: 700\; line-height: inherit\;"><a href="https://swedishcovenant.org/" style="box-sizing: inherit\; background-color: transparent\; line-height: inherit\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 255)\; cursor: pointer\; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s\;">Swedish Covenant Health</a><br />\n<a href="https://timelinetheatre.com/" style="box-sizing: inherit\; background-color: transparent\; line-height: inherit\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 255)\; cursor: pointer\; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s\;">TimeLine Theatre Company</a></span></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span style="color: #000000\;">******************************************</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><strong><span style="color: #000000\;">DETAILS:</span></strong><br />\n<span style="color: #000000\;">Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration</span><br />\n<span style="color: #000000\;">Date: Saturday\, February 1\, 2020<br />\nPop-up activities:&nbsp\; 12:00pm - 4:00pm (see details below)</span><br />\n<span style="color: #ff0000\;"><strong>Parade: 1:00 PM (starts at Argyle &amp\; Winthrop)</strong></span><br />\n<span style="color: #000000\;">Program: 1:45 PM (at Argyle &amp\; Winthrop)</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span style="color: #000000\;">******************************************</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span style="color: #000000\;"><strong>ROUTE:</strong> </span><br />\n<span style="color: #000000\;">Parade will kick-off at Argyle &amp\; Winthrop promptly at 1:00 PM and will head east along Argyle St.\, south along Sheridan Rd.\, west along Ainslie St.\, and north along Broadway back to Argyle St.</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span style="color: #000000\;">******************************************</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span style="color: #000000\;"><strong>FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES</strong>:<br />\n<span style="color: #0000ff\;"><a href="https://www.latinschool.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0000ff\;" target="_blank">Latin School of Chicago</a></span><br />\n3rd Space (4956 N. Sheridan) - corner of Sheridan and Argyle<br />\n12:00-4:00pm<br />\nThe Latin School Community Space welcomes you to drop in for a fun-filled day of art workshops and family-friendly Lunar New Year fun.</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span style="color: #0000ff\;"><a href="https://www.chipublib.org/locations/11/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0000ff\;" target="_blank">Chicago Public Library - Bezazian Branch</a></span><br />\n<span style="color: #000000\;">1226 W Ainslie (near intersection of Broadway/Ainslie)</span><br />\n<span style="color: #000000\;">12:00 - 12:45pm</span><br />\n<span style="color: #000000\;">Year of the Rat story time and crafts!</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span style="color: #0000ff\;"><a href="http://www.axislab.org/" rel="noopener" style="color: #0000ff\;" target="_blank">Axis Lab</a></span><br />\n<span style="color: #000000\;">1120 W. Argyle St.</span><br />\n<span style="color: #000000\;">12:00 noon - 4:00 pm</span><br />\n<span style="color: #000000\;">Axis Lab will be hosting a pop-up event featuring an interactive art and food station curated by Hai Minh Nguyen &amp\; Giau Minh Truong from 12-4pm. Come hang out\, explore\, and ring in the new year!</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span style="color: #000000\;">******************************************</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><strong><span style="color: #000000\;">SHOP LOCAL</span></strong><br />\n<span style="color: #000000\;">Before and after the parade\, be sure to stop in to the many local businesses on Argyle offering a variety of goods\, gifts\, drinks\, and menu items: </span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><strong><span style="color: #000000\;">GIFTS</span></strong><br />\n<span style="color: #0000ff\;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/atouchofchina.uptown/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0000ff\;" target="_blank">A Touch of China</a></span><br />\n<span style="color: #0000ff\;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hiep-Loi-Gift/162874310435126" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0000ff\;" target="_blank">Hiep Loi Gift</a></span><br />\n<span style="color: #0000ff\;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/QideasChicago/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0000ff\;" target="_blank">Qideas</a></span><br />\n<span style="color: #0000ff\;"><a href="http://tainammarket.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0000ff\;" target="_blank">Tai Nam Food Market</a></span><br />\n<span style="color: #0000ff\;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Viet-Hoa-Market/100502996676917" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0000ff\;" target="_blank">Viet Hoa Market</a></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><strong><span style="color: #000000\;">COFFEE/TEA SHOPS - BAKERIES</span></strong><br />\n<span style="color: #0000ff\;"><a href="https://www.drinkbambu.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0000ff\;" target="_blank">Bambu Desserts &amp\; 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Bakery</a></span><br />\n<span style="color: #0000ff\;"><a href="http://www.cafehoang.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0000ff\;" target="_blank">Cafe Hoang Restaurant</a></span><br />\n<span style="color: #0000ff\;"><a href="http://www.furamachicago.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0000ff\;" target="_blank">Furama Chicago</a></span><br />\n<span style="color: #0000ff\;"><a href="https://haiyenchicago.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0000ff\;" target="_blank">Hai Yen Restaurant</a></span><br />\n<span style="color: #0000ff\;"><a href="https://www.honkeerestaurant.com/?utm_source=google&amp\;utm_medium=website" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0000ff\;" target="_blank">Hon Kee Restaurant BBQ -n- Seafood</a></span><br />\n<span style="color: #0000ff\;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Honeymoon-Cafe/111516048888785" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0000ff\;" target="_blank">Honeymoon Cafe</a></span><br />\n<span style="color: #0000ff\;"><a href="https://hongngu.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0000ff\;" target="_blank">H&#7891\;ng Ng&#7921\;</a> </span><br />\n<span style="color: #0000ff\;"><a href="https://immmchicago.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0000ff\;" target="_blank">Immm Rice &amp\; Beyond</a><br />\n<a href="http://kiegol.com/" style="color: #0000ff\;">Kie-Gol-Lanee</a><br />\n<a href="https://www.misssaigonchicago.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0000ff\;" target="_blank">Miss Saigon</a></span><br />\n<span style="color: #0000ff\;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nha-Hang-Viet-Nam/235777959831316" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0000ff\;" target="_blank">Nha Hang Viet Nam</a></span><br />\n<span style="color: #0000ff\;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/NhaTrang-Restaurant-521876058291477/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0000ff\;" target="_blank">Nha Trang Restaurant</a></span><br />\n<span style="color: #0000ff\;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pho777chi/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0000ff\;" target="_blank">Pho 777</a><br />\n<a href="https://pho888togo.com/" style="color: #0000ff\;">Pho 888</a><br />\n<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Ph%E1%BB%9F-Loan-1459866474300495/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0000ff\;" target="_blank">Ph&#7903\; Loan</a></span><br />\n<span style="color: #0000ff\;"><a href="https://www.chicagophoviet.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0000ff\;" target="_blank">Ph&#7889\; Vi&#7879\;t</a></span><br />\n<span style="color: #0000ff\;"><a href="https://phoxelua.business.site/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0000ff\;" target="_blank">Pho Xe Lua</a></span><br />\n<span style="color: #0000ff\;"><a href="http://sunwahbbq.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0000ff\;" target="_blank">Sun Wah Barbecue Restaurant</a></span><br />\n<span style="color: #0000ff\;"><a href="https://www.tank-noodle.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0000ff\;" target="_blank">Tank Noodle</a></span><br />\n<span style="color: #0000ff\;"><a href="https://www.thaipastry.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0000ff\;" target="_blank">Thai Pastry Restaurant</a><br />\n<a href="http://www.tweet.biz/" style="color: #0000ff\;">Tweet\, Let&#39\;s Eat</a></span><br />\n<span style="color: #0000ff\;"><a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/uptown-pho-chicago" style="color: #0000ff\;">Uptown Pho</a></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span style="color: #000000\;">******************************************</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span style="color: #000000\;"><strong>PARKING:</strong></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span style="color: #000000\;">Driving over to the Uptown neighborhood? Consider parking in VAI&rsquo\;s public lot located at <span style="color: #0000ff\;"><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/773Rs884PVqFucVW9" style="color: #0000ff\;">5019 N Winthrop Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60640</a></span>.&nbsp\; </span><span style="color: #000000\;">Rates are competitive and proceeds go toward:</span></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li style="list-style-type: none\;">\n	<ul>\n		<li><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span style="color: #000000\;">Culturally-competent home care for seniors</span></span></span></li>\n		<li><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span style="color: #000000\;">After school programming for local elementary and middle school students</span></span></span></li>\n		<li><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span style="color: #000000\;">Summer camp for youth in our community</span></span></span></li>\n		<li><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span style="color: #000000\;">English and Civic Education classes for immigrants\, refugees\, and asylees</span></span></span></li>\n		<li><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span style="color: #000000\;">Legal assistance and representation for those who need it most</span></span></span></li>\n		<li><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span style="color: #000000\;">Advocacy efforts and rallying around issues that most affect our community</span></span></span></li>\n	</ul>\n	</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span style="color: #000000\;">The <strong>Vietnamese Association of Illinois (VAI) </strong>is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that focuses on serving diverse communities\, fostering unity\, and promoting Vietnamese American identity.</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span style="color: #000000\;">******************************************</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span style="color: #000000\;"><strong>VOLUNTEERS</strong> needed! The 48th Ward and Uptown United are looking for volunteer parade marshals for the parade. If you are interested in supporting this effort\, please email PC Gooden-Smiley at pc@48thward.org.</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span style="color: #000000\;">******************************************</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span style="color: #000000\;">A special thank you to the <strong>20th District Chicago Police Department</strong> and the <strong>Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events</strong>.</span></span></span></p>\n
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