Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Taste of Rogers Park







In the words of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce:


"The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce is very happy to announce that today we have launched a thirty day Kickstarter campaign for the first ever Taste of Rogers Park through World Business Chicago's program, SEED Chicago.


The Taste of Rogers Park will be hosted at Artists of the Wall area of Loyola Park with it's Southern boundary being the Windform art sculpture. The Taste will continue to occur every other year and shift to other parks throughout Rogers Park, including Touhy Park, Willye B. White Park and Pottawatomie Park.


Our first Taste of Rogers Park will host twenty restaurants, ten for profits, and ten not for profits, as well as local musicians.


The Taste of Rogers Park will be a one day event in August of 2014 which will begin at 8 am and end at 10 pm.


Children seven and under will enter for free, seniors can attend for ten dollars, and all ages in-between get in for fifteen dollars.


Please check out our Kickstarter and help make the first Taste of Rogers Park happen!


You can fund the event for rewards of tickets, t-shirts, or even sponsorship! Please help us bring this family event to Rogers Park"!



Links:




Official Taste of Rogers Park website:





Official Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce website:







For additional information contact:



Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce


Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Artists of the Wall 2013







Press Release For Artists of the Wall 2013 



Twenty years ago there was a wall along the lake, trash strewn about, graffiti littering the area, and people that were questionable harassing the passersby.

A small group of Rogers Park residents (Keith Lord, Katie Hogan, Regina Robinson, and Richard Kaufman) sat on Keith Lord's back porch and came up with a brilliant idea to change the face of this wall; An Artists of the Wall festival.

By cleaning up the area, painting the walls, and involving the police force in the painting, the negative personas that were in the area disappeared while the beautification of the area became apparent.

The event has, since then, turned into a celebration of Rogers Park and it’s culturally diverse residents. People from all over have come to paint at Rogers Park’s Artists of the Wall.

Businesses, churches, police, firefighters, lifeguards and people from age eighteen months to eighty years old have painted one of the 154 spaces on this 5,000 square foot (600 feet) wall over the past twenty years.

The Artists of the Wall festival is a one-of-a-kind, ever-changing art project, the largest of its kind along the lakefront and running for twenty years, something unprecedented in Chicago.

Artists of the Wall doesn't just promote both amateur and professional artists, it also promotes musicians by having an eclectic representation of Chicago-based bands. The bands and musicians that have played at Artists of the Wall have shared the stage with Windform, the first-of-its-kind art sculpture that was placed on city property.

“Twenty Years on the Wall” is our theme this Father's Day weekend. For years, this event has defined what Father's Day is to our Rogers Park dads. In the past, fathers have called, happiness evident in their voices, because they finally had the day with their children and wanted to paint one of the spaces.

This year is special for another reason, too. Last year, one of the artists, Terrence, died as a victim of gun violence in Chicago. His family contacted the Loyola Park Advisory Council and asked that his space be left intact this year so that they can add their story to his art. Terrence's death has saved the lives of six others because he was an organ donor.

Don't forget to be at Artists of the Wall, “20 on the Wall,” this Father's Day weekend Saturday, June 15 to promote the beautification of our neighborhood, and taking a stand against violence.


Music Stage Program

Saturday, June 15 

Noon - 12:45 pm Handyman Steel Pan 
1:15 - 2:00 pm Jeannie Tanner Quartet 
2:30 - 3:30 pm Odd Folk 
4:00 – 5:15 pm Conjúnto 


Sunday, June 16 

Noon - 12:45 pm Joe Dickinson 
1:15 – 2:00 pm Eastern Blok 
2:30 – 3:30 pm Meisha Herron 
4:00 – 5:15 pm The Pratt Cattz featuring Robert Irving 





For more information please contact: 

Katie Hogan (773) 764-9302 
Founder of Artists of the Wall Festival 

Keith Lord (312) 944-6270 
Founder of Artists of the Wall Festival 

Bill Morton (773) 850-0029 
Bill Morton Promotions- Publicist

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Back Bill Morton Promotions



The Rogers Park 
postcard project



As an advocate for the beauty and potential of my Chicago neighborhood, 

This is the first of a series of postcards featuring Rogers Park.


Rogers Park can be defined by it’s character. It is what we know and love about Rogers Park. It is the personality and spirit of where we live. Examples could be the residents, the beaches or even the cobblestone street on Glenwood Avenue.




Pledge $5 or more - You get this Jarvis on the Lake postcard mailed to your home.

Pledge $10 or more - You get this Jarvis on the Lake postcard mailed to your home and to two other friends.

Pledge $50 or more - You get a framed and signed 8 x 10 photograph mailed to your home.

Visit http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/billmortonpromotions/jarvis-on-the-lake-postcard for more information and to pledge.


- Bill Morton
Bill Morton Promotions
(773) 850-0029

This project will only be funded if at least $350 is pledged by Tuesday Feb 19, 11:30pm CST.


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Thursday, November 8, 2012

Just Keep Looking Up


Yolanda Hinton, an accomplished singer, has made great strides in developing and creating a unique and special musical style.

Born in Brooklyn New York, is where she was influenced and surrounded by many musical genres and talent.
Yolanda became involved in music at an early age; participated in musical productions and plays and always noticed for her beautiful, graceful character and great talent. Her signature brand is: “The Lady”.

Yolanda moved from New York to Virginia, after losing her father in a tragic subway accident. Her father’s death caused her to look deep inside her heart to find her purpose in life. She soon discovered people who were lonely and hurting, thus influencing her dream of traveling the world and reaching the masses with a message of hope and healing through music.

Yolanda first reached out in her local community, singing in churches, group homes, youth groups, and drama
companies as well as winning several local music competitions.
Yolanda felt her career needed to move beyond the local arena. She knew that in order to reach national and international audiences, she would have to make drastic moves. She started her own independent record label, Cristo Records™ in 1992. Although she says “the music business is hard”, she still followed her dream and passion to start and make Cristo Records a successful business. With her record label, she produced various artists, created many radio shows, and musicals and traveled the world.

Her album My Secret Place was the start of something big. It had a great amount of progress and Yolanda
quickly invited to Europe to perform with the European Metropolitan Orchestra.

Happy about her success, and felt so blessed that she wanted to give back. Yolanda gave back to the community by establishing Cristo Community Development Corporation, a 501 c3 non-profit organization which started in 2004. CCDC provides mentoring and literacy programs for youth. CCDC also produce and host an annual musical event which provides toys and bicycles for needy families, food and warm clothing for senior citizens.

Cristo Records takes pleasure in introducing Yolanda Hinton in her newest single: Just Keep Looking Up, a song from her forth coming project, entitled: Giving You More.

Just Keep Looking Up is an upbeat inspirational message that will encourage any listener.

Yolanda Hinton
http://www.yolandahinton.com/
Gospel and Christian Adult Contemporary



Yolanda Hinton Just Keep Looking Up is available for secure download to radio stations at: 
http://www.radiosubmit.com/rs/YolandaHinton


Electronic press kit available at: http://www.radiosubmit.com/rs/YolandaHinton/epk/

Yolanda's Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fSRCQ-uRUU
Yolanda's Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Yolanda-Hintons-Fan-Page/257512314283872
Yoland'a Twitter: https://twitter.com/yolandahinton






Information source:
Bill Morton Promotions
radio promotion

Monday, April 18, 2011

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce Anniversary Party

PRESS RELEASE

The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce (Chicago) is celebrating two yearsRogers Park Chamber of Commerce
of representing local businesses and service organizations in Rogers Park. Everyone is invited to attend at Quest Network Services on Saturday, April 30th, 2011.

The event will begin with a meet and greet, introductions and networking at 5pm. Followed by guest speakers, presentations and group photos by a professional photographer. Business owners will have an opportunity to learn more about and join the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce during the event as well.

Guest speakers for the celebration will include members and business service organizations. Membership certificates will be presented to chamber members and tastings will be provided by several local restaurants, cafes and bakeries.


The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce has a diverse mix of businesses and service organizations that range from restaurants to business services, a fitness center, a wine shop, a custom letterpress print shop and more. It is in every businesses best interest to join the chamber and unify our efforts to improve your business and stimulate an orderly economic growth, enriching our community of Rogers Park. - Bill Morton, Chamber President



Location: Quest Network Services 7301 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL. 60626

Date/Time: Saturday, April 30th, 2011 / 5pm - 10pm

Invites/Pricing: Everyone who is interested in increasing their business should attend. Anyone interested in improving Rogers Park should attend. Invite your friends and neighbors. There is no charge for this event.

Please bring: Business cards, Promotional materials and warm greetings for your neighbors.

Note: If you are considering joining the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce, please review the rate card. Rate cards will also be available at this event.
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

The WOO: A Latin Jazz Suite for Soprano Saxophone





Sydney-based, saxophonist Peter MacDonough. His latest album, "The WOO: A Latin Jazz Suite for Soprano Saxophone" is a re-write of the soundtrack to "The Wizard of Oz" in Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian rhythms for Soprano Saxophone. This album features Grammy nominees Jovino Santos Neto and Mark Levine.





sample and purchase Peter MacDonough, The Woo

Thursday, July 8, 2010

School of Rock performs in Rogers Park


Working as a member of the Willye B. White Park Advisory Council and owner of Bill Morton Promotions, Bill Morton booked School of Rock at the Rogers Park Men Can Cook event in Rogers Park.



Relevant links:

Rogers Park Men Can Cook Event - Rogers Park in 1,000 Words

photography by Bill's Digital Photography