by:By Josh McGhee/DNAinfo
The skate park, which has been so highly anticipated they had to ramp up security to keep skateboarders out while the concrete cured, will open its gates with a big party Saturday featuring local DJs, contests, giveaways and — of course — boarding, said Bob O'Neill, president of the Grant Park Conservancy, which lobbied aggressively for funding to get the skate park built.
"People really want to use it. It's really motivating to have park space that's going to be used by people from all over the city and suburbs," O'Neill said. "I think the only people more excited than me are the skateboarders and BMXers. They've really been anticipating this."
The skate park, which sits just east of the Agora "legs" sculptures at the south end of Grant Park near Roosevelt Road, is opening ahead of schedule. It was initially expected to be completed by January.
Despite a chilly December opening, the celebration, which begins at 11 a.m., is expected to generate a good turnout, O'Neill said.
Saturday will be windy with temperatures reaching as high as 38 degrees and as low as 27 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
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Friday, December 5, 2014
Grant Park Skatepark | Grand Opening | Sat Dec 6
by:By Josh McGhee/DNAinfo
The skate park, which has been so highly anticipated they had to ramp up security to keep skateboarders out while the concrete cured, will open its gates with a big party Saturday featuring local DJs, contests, giveaways and — of course — boarding, said Bob O'Neill, president of the Grant Park Conservancy, which lobbied aggressively for funding to get the skate park built.
"People really want to use it. It's really motivating to have park space that's going to be used by people from all over the city and suburbs," O'Neill said. "I think the only people more excited than me are the skateboarders and BMXers. They've really been anticipating this."
The skate park, which sits just east of the Agora "legs" sculptures at the south end of Grant Park near Roosevelt Road, is opening ahead of schedule. It was initially expected to be completed by January.
Despite a chilly December opening, the celebration, which begins at 11 a.m., is expected to generate a good turnout, O'Neill said.
Saturday will be windy with temperatures reaching as high as 38 degrees and as low as 27 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
Friday, September 19, 2014
Ron Allen | North Bar | Sept 21 | Never Stopped Tour
This Sunday, come out and meet OG Oakland pro skater, Ron Allen!
He will be performing his classic songs from the H-street/Life videos as well as his newest music.
One night only
North Bar 1637 W North Ave
Doors from 5-10:00 PM
Show at 9 PM
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Artists On Board | Chicago | Skateboard Art Show
ArtDeckCo, Ear2Ground & Lacuna Artist Lofts presents: Artists on Board - Chicago
Fri. Aug. 22nd 2pm-11pm
@Lacuna Artists Lofts - Reverie Gallery
2150 South Canalport - Chicago
Artists on Board is a touring skateboard art show based out of Portland OR. featuring one of a kind skateboard decks by top local, national and international contemporary artists. With close to 400 artists submitting one of a kind works of art on skateboard decks Artists on Board is the largest skateboard art show in history.
Artists on board is one day only show.
There is an all ages viewing from 2-6pm
From 6-11pm is 21+
Here is a rundown of what is going on:
350+ one of a kind works of art on skateboards on display (on sale @ 2pm)
DJs from 2-11
Live painting
Vendors
The release of 6 new ArtDeckCo limited edition "ADC Originals" decks
Video mapping instalation
Skate and BMX demo
Artist reception party at 6 with over 100 artists expected to attend
Live performance art
Skate videos on a giant screen
and more all in a massive 20,000 sq. ft. venue!
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