“Uptown Community Portrait”
Saturday, August, 16, 2025 at Noon
Presented by Friends of the Uptown, Ald. Angela Clay(46th), Uptown Chamber of Commerce and Uptown United
“Who: Uptown residents, business owners, and friends and fans of the theatre.
“What: Similar to the giant crowd that showed up for the grand opening in August of 1925, we will gather to show our support for the neighborhood, the business district and the opportunity to restore and use the Uptown Theatre again. Many of you may have participated in or have seen the Community Portraits we took in 2000 (for the Millennium and the 75th anniversary of the theatre) and in 2005 (for the 80th anniversary of the theatre).
“Why: This is a Community Portrait. It is the best way to convey what our neighborhood is about. Uptown doesn’t have empty streets and sidewalks. It is vibrant, diverse and alive. This is an opportunity to see and be seen. To take a moment and to talk with neighbors and visitors. It is a photo you will cherish for many years to come. Memories for a lifetime.
“How: Photographer Bob Nick (who captured the Uptown Community Portrait 2005) will deliver a finished image for us to share on www.uptowntheatre.com.
- Saving Chicago’s historic Uptown Theatre Interview with Robert Loerzel, WGN News, 8/11/25
- Order books at www.CityFilesPress.com
- Donations at www.UptownTheatre.com to the Landmark Uptown Theatre Corp.