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Kelsey Phillips writesTime for the 6 Corners BBQ Fest!

You all know the intersection. For the third year in a row, Chicagoans will descend upon Milwaukee, Irving Park, and Cicero for some live music and, of course, darn good barbecue for the 6 Corners BBQ Fest. This Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16, you can enjoy all the pulled pork and baby back ribs you care to consume, all from six local restaurants.

Accompanying your turkey legs will be two stages that will host local musicians like folk artist Ezra Furman and alt-rockers Molehill (check the website for a full lineup). No worries if you can't find a babysitter, this is a kid-friendly fest complete with a Kids Corner that you'll probably enjoy just as much as the kids will.

This is a great local festival hosted by the Six Corners Association, which was founded in 2002 by local businesses to revitalize their district. Live entertainment starts at noon both days, and a $5 donation is appreciated. Stop by the CHIRP table and say hello!

Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writesJoin Us for Chicago Mixtape’s 2-Year Anniversary Fund Raiser at the Empty Bottle!

In 2011, some enterprising Chicagoans had an idea: every week they would collect tracks from exciting, innovative local artists and bands and send them out to the public as a way of spreading the word. Two years later, Chicago Mixtape is still going strong as more and more music fans hook in to the sweet sounds coming to their Inboxes each week.

This Saturday, February 23rd, Chicago Mixtape will celebrate its 2-Year Anniversary with a fundraising event at The Empty Bottle. Rapper Psalm One, soul revivalists The Congregation, and indie rockers Santah and Animal City will be onstage providing the jams, with a DJ set from White Mystery. As a participating sponsor, CHIRP Radio is proud to support our fellow local music fans in one of Chicago’s awesomest venues. Come join us for the celebration!

Jason Crock writesThe DIY Trunk Show Returns to the Broadway Armory on Saturday, November 17

The DIY Trunk Show returns this Saturday, November 17, from 10 AM to 5 PM. This will be the local craft fair’s 10th year running and it’s second year in the Broadway Armory, at 5917 North Broadway St. (near the Thorndale Red line stop).

The show has expanded this year, taking up the whole of the Armory to fit in over 170 vendors, all local merchants selling handmade art, crafts, jewlery, clothing, paper goods, and much more—including food and drink from Wishbone. It’s an all-day opportunity to support local artists and business people while getting in some early holiday shopping, and CHIRP DJs will be on-hand to provide the perfect soundtrack to your patronage!

More information, including directions and a vendor map, can be found at diytrunkshow.com.

Jason Crock writesCome to ʺMy Heart Is An Idiot: Found Magazine’s Tenth Anniversary Tourʺ at the Old Town School!

CHIRP welcomes FOUND Magazine’s 10th Anniversary Tour to the Old Town School of Folk Music on Friday, November 2nd.

In addition to the magazine reaching the 10-year milestone, the show will celebrate the release of editor and publisher Davy Rothbart’s book of personal essays, My Heart is an Idiot, as well as his brother Peter Rothbart’s new album (You Are What You Dream) and a brand-new issue of FOUND. Along with the latest finds from the mailbox at FOUND HQ, Davy will share stories from his book and his work for public radio’s “This American Life,” while Peter will provide the soundtrack with songs based on FOUND notes.

The show begins at 8 PM. Visit oldtownschool.org for more info.

Shawn Campbell writesHomeMade Pizza Company Raises Some Dough for CHIRP this Wednesday

CHIRP is pleased to partner with the Lincoln Square Homemade Pizza Company store this Wednesday, October 3rd, for a great fundraiser!

The Homemade Pizza Company at 4603 N. Lincoln Avenue will donate the following amounts to CHIRP:

$4 for every large or gluten-free pizza sold
$2 for every large salad sold
$1 for every calzone or flatbread sold
10% of the price of every gift certificate sold

This fundraiser is taking place on Wednesday, October 3rd, and applies to the Lincoln Square store at 4603 N. Lincoln only. Orders must be picked up at the store to apply toward the donation. You can place orders in advance at homemadepizza.com.