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btone FITNESS Lincoln Park

btone’s newest Lincoln Park studio - the second in Chicago - offers workouts that use customized reformers for an approachable hybrid of&nbsp;Pilates-inspired movements &amp; strength training

Grand opening weekend classes will benefit local non-profit, She Became<a href="https://www.btonefitness.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">btone FITNESS</a>&nbsp;announced today the official opening of its newest location in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.btonefitness.com/locations/lincoln-park" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Lincoln Park, Chicago</a>&nbsp;this weekend. Grand opening festivities will begin Friday, October 16th with a 1:15pm ribbon cutting with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lincolnparkchamber.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce</a>&nbsp;officials, and donation-based classes throughout the weekend to benefit the non-profit,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.shebecame.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">She Became</a>. In addition, on Saturday, October 17th, from 11am - 12 Noon, pop-ups from other local businesses, snacks and refreshments, a raffle, and a 30-minute sound bath ceremony will be offered. The new 2,300 square-foot studio is the growing brand’s latest franchise to open and joins one other btone FITNESS Chicago location at 556 W Diversey Pkwy in Lakeview.

The Lincoln Park studio, located at 2319 N Clark Street, is owned and operated by Chicago native and Lakeview btone FITNESS studio owner, Emily Curtis, who describes btone as “an upbeat, 45-minute, full-body workout that combines Pilates-inspired movements with resistance training. It’s highly effective, efficient, and customizable for all fitness levels and ages.”


The new studio will offer fifteen reformer machines to ensure a highly personalized Pilates hybrid workout where clients will feel comfortable regardless of their fitness levels. Unlike other group exercise classes, btone specializes in 45-minute, total-body TONE workouts on these customized machines, made exclusively for btone FITNESS, allowing clients to tailor each and every move with spring resistance and body placement. Clients can easily and safely modify their workout based on their current fitness level and wellness goals.
Concludes Curtis, “btone makes it easy to squeeze in a total-body workout during the day, before or after work, or whenever your busy schedule permits given our convenient and easily accessible location. Our classes strengthen every major muscle group in your body on our state-of-the-art reformers. From move to move, you have the ability to tailor and adjust your workout resistance, along with your body positioning, to make each exercise the most comfortable and effective it can be. This is where reformer fitness meets pilates remixed and it definitely packs a punch."
About btone FITNESS Lincoln Park:
<ul><li><a href="https://www.btonefitness.com/locations/lincoln-park" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.btonefitness.com/locations/lincoln-park</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>
<ul><li>Grand opening benefit weekend classes will support&nbsp;<a href="https://www.shebecame.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">She Became</a>,&nbsp;a nonprofit dedicated to building confidence and empowering girls to embrace their potential and pursue their dreams. Through mentorship, career exploration, and leadership development, She Became connects girls with inspiring role models, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and support to turn their aspirations into reality. She Became is 100% free for all participants and entirely volunteer run.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Benefit classes (100% of donations collected will go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.shebecame.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">She Became</a>, which is 100% free for all girls and entirely volunteer-run,) are scheduled for:</li></ul>
<ul><ul><li>Saturday, October 17th: 8:15am, 9:15am, 10:15am</li><li>Sunday, October 18th: 9:15am, 10:15am, 11:15am, 12:15pm</li></ul></ul>
<ul><li><a href="https://www.btonefitness.com/pre-opening/lincoln-park" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Pre-opening btone FITNESS Lincoln Park special offers</a>&nbsp;include&nbsp;5 classes for $89.00 and 8 classes for $99.00.</li></ul>

Local Event: btone FITNESS Opens New Studio in Lincoln Park

btone FITNESS Opens New Studio in Lincoln Park

btone’s newest Lincoln Park studio - the second in Chicago - offers workouts that use customized reformers for an approachable...

Fourth Presbyterian Church

Camerata Chicago, led by the chamber orchestra's founder and music director Drostan Hall, opens its 23rd concert season with a program featuring Felix Mendelssohn’s music for William Shakespeare’s <a href="https://www.cameratachicago.org/category/concert-series/2026-10-midsummer/?utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=event_calendar&amp;utm_campaign=2627_midsummer&amp;utm_content=season_listing" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">“A Midsummer Night’s Dream,”</a> Op. 61; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante for Four Winds in E-flat Major, K. 297b; and the world premiere of Chicago-area composer Tony Payne’s “Fantasy on English Melodies,” commissioned by Camerata Chicago. All three are new to Camerata Chicago’s repertoire.
Mendelssohn’s music for Shakespeare’s romantic comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Opus 61, comprises the overture Mendelssohn wrote as teenager and the incidental music he composed nearly two decades later.
The work includes the resplendent “Wedding March,” one of the most famous pieces of classical music, traditionally heard at the conclusion of the ceremony as the newlywed couple walks out in joyous celebration.
Hall, who was born in Norwich, England, and retains his “plummy” British accent, will narrate excerpts from the play, set in an enchanted forest, as well as conduct Mendelssohn’s witty and colorful, atmospheric score conjuring bird songs, buzzing insects, rustling leaves, and rippling creeks.
Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante for Four Winds in E-flat major, K. 297b, is a charming and melodious three-movement orchestral work. The soloists are four of Camerata Chicago’s principal players: Grace Hong, oboe; Elizandro Garcia Montoya, clarinet; Vincent Karamanov, bassoon; and Lee Shirer, horn.
“We are thrilled to feature our superb principal wind players for the first time with the programming of this marvelous concerto,” Hall says.
“Audiences who are used to hearing the Mendelssohn and Mozart played by a symphony orchestra can savor these more intimately scaled performances for the musical detail they reveal,” Hall says.
“Both are examples of works that were originally written for orchestras the size of Camerata Chicago,” he says, “as were many other important works in the classical repertoire we feature.”
Camerata Chicago, Hall says, “is about chamber-music intimacy on a larger stage.”
Hall describes Payne’s ““Fantasy on English Melodies” as “beautifully cast in the mold of Ralph Vaughan Williams, who turned English folk tunes into wonderful, spiritually uplifting compositions.” 
The “Fantasy,” which Payne dedicated to Hall, includes the folk ballad “Lovely Joan,” a tribute to Hall’s late mother, Joan.
Tickets and information
Single tickets are $50 adults, $40 seniors 65 and over, $10 students, $2 children 14 and under. VIP tickets are $75.
Using online code CCPR provides a 15% discount.
Tickets and information are available at CamerataChicago.org and by phone 312-799-0916. Email: andiamo@cameratachicago.org.

Local Event: Camerata Chicago — Mendelssohn's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

Camerata Chicago — Mendelssohn's 'A Midsummer...

Camerata Chicago, led by the chamber orchestra's founder and music director Drostan Hall, opens its 23rd concert season with a...

Camerata Chicago — Mendelssohn's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

1521 S. Linn White Dr., Northerly Island, Chicago, IL 60605

FEATURING ELDERBROOK LIVE AT SUNSET
The Wellness Retreat is taking over Chicago’s Northerly Island for one unforgettable day of movement, music, mindfulness and connection.
Move alongside leading instructors. Discover fresh ways to feel your best. Recharge by the lake, connect with your people and close out the day with a live sunset performance by Elderbrook.
This isn’t wellness as usual. It’s immersive, energizing and meant to be experienced out loud—together.
AND THAT’S JUST THE BEGINNING.

For more information, <a href="https://speakeasygo.com/the-wellness-retreat/the-wellness-retreat-chicago?eid=EVE-I2830I" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">click here.&nbsp;</a>

(Photo Credit: © 2026 The Wellness Retreat. All rights reserved.)

Local Event: The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet

The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind,...

FEATURING ELDERBROOK LIVE AT SUNSET
The Wellness Retreat is taking over Chicago’s Northerly Island for one unforgettable day of...

The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet

Altar Community

Step into a different persona at this alcohol-free dance party for women of every generation. For $35, enjoy a signature mocktail and a night of dancing where wigs, bold makeup, and expressive outfits are highly encouraged.

Local Event: Altar Ego

Altar Ego

Step into a different persona at this alcohol-free dance party for women of every generation. For $35, enjoy a signature...

Morgan MFG

Shop, sip &amp;&nbsp;eat with 115+ talented artisans at our flagship Chicago Artisan Market at Morgan MFG&nbsp;(401 N. Morgan St., Chicago)&nbsp;in Fulton Market this Sun, Oct 18, 2026 (11am-5pm). Get tix in advance &amp; save: <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ChicagoArtisanMarket.com/tickets-fulton-market</a>
This curated INDOOR Sunday market celebrates the ingenuity of independently owned, small businesses who channel their passions into creating one-of-a-kind designs, home goods, art and food.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Get tickets at <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ChicagoArtisanMarket.com/tickets</a>
EVENT DETAILS:
* Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
* Hours: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
* Venue: Morgan MFG – 401 N. Morgan St., Chicago, IL 60642
* Cost: $8 General Admission ($10 at door) | 4 for $20 for groups (online in advance) | Deluxe CAM Tote + Gen Adm $10
Kids &lt;12 are free | Dog-friendly (leashed, well-behaved only)
TICKETS: <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets-fulton-market" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets</a>
MARKET HIGHLIGHTS:
* 115+ Chicago/Midwest artisans per market in food, fashion, home goods, &amp; art at each market.
* We offer bistro seating, plated food &amp; a fully stocked bar selling cocktails, wine &amp; beer so you can relax &amp; re-connect with friends, family &amp; co-workers.
* Food: Shop gourmet food items including pastries and confections, chocolate &amp; candy, sauces &amp; spices, healthy snacks, cocktail mixers, beverages, &amp; more.
* Fashion: Meet &amp; shop top clothing, jewelry, handbag, accessories designers
* Home Goods: Discover items showcasing smart design in home decor, bath &amp; body, natural skincare &amp; more.
* Decorative Art: Meet independent artists producing functional, decorative &amp; wearable art.
“Every time a bell rings, a small business gets its wings.” – Chicago Artisan Market
Can't make it to Fulton Market this Sunday? The Chicago Artisan Market will be back at Morgan MFG on Sun, Nov 15th (Pre-Thanksgiving) and Sun, Dec 13th (Holiday Market).&nbsp;&nbsp;We'll&nbsp;also be in historic Ravenswood over Thanksgiving Weekend on Sat-Sun, Nov 28-29, 2026 ("Small Shop Saturday"&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Sunday). <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/calendar" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View our 2026 market calendar</a>
Gather &amp; re-connect with friends &amp; family , while shopping small, local, safe &amp; sustainable. <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Get tickets now</a>.
About Us: We are a Chicago company based in Oak Brook, IL that has been showcasing independent artisans and small businesses for 20+ years. We operate two City markets in the vibrant <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets-fulton-market" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Fulton Market</a> and <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets-ravenswood" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ravenswood</a> neighborhoods. We also operate the <a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/rsvp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Oak Brook Artisan Market</a> in Oak Brook, IL, the <a href="https://napervilleartisanmarket.com/RSVP" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Naperville Artisan Market</a> at CityGate Centre in Naperville, IL, and the <a href="https://northshoreartisanmarket.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">North Shore Artisan Market</a> in Winnetka, IL and Northbrook, IL - with more locations being added.
Are you a talented Chicago or Midwest artisan looking to vend in the greater Chicago area? Learn more at <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/vendors" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ChicagoArtisanMarket.c...</a> or apply now at <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/apply" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ChicagoArtisanMarket.c...</a>. (Vendors - we don't charge junk fees just to fill out application online.)

Local Event: Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market - Sun, Oct 18th (Fall Market)

Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market - Sun,...

Shop, sip & eat with 115+ talented artisans at our flagship Chicago Artisan Market at Morgan MFG (401 N. Morgan St.,...

Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market - Sun, Oct 18th (Fall Market)

Fenwick High School

Fenwick High School, guided by Dominican Catholic values, inspires excellence and educates each student to lead, achieve and serve.
On October 25 from 12-2 p.m., you're invited to Open House for an all-access look inside the school community, based in Oak Park since 1929!
Learn about the academics, athletics, clubs and activities that make Fenwick one of the top college preparatory schools in Illinois.
<a href="https://null" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">REGISTER</a>
Can't make it on October 25?&nbsp;Join us on October 26 from 6-8 p.m. for our final Open House of the year!

Local Event: Fenwick High School Open House

Fenwick High School Open House

Fenwick High School, guided by Dominican Catholic values, inspires excellence and educates each student to lead, achieve and...

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What does it take to become a Certified Financial Planner™? CFP® professionals earn 23% more on average than those without the credentials. If you've been thinking about making the move, DePaul's <a href="https://continuinged.depaul.edu/catalog?pagename=SCPS_FPCP&amp;utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=event&amp;utm_campaign=fin_plng&amp;utm_content=oct2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Financial Planning Certificate Program</a> is the place to start. Join our free info session to learn more.Registration is required to attend this virtual event. <a href="https://continuinged.depaul.edu/product?catalog=SCPS_FPCP_INFO&amp;utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=event_desc&amp;utm_campaign=fin_plng&amp;utm_content=oct2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sign up today!</a>

Local Event: Free Info Session: Learn How to Become a CFP®

Free Info Session: Learn How to Become a CFP®

What does it take to become a Certified Financial Planner™? CFP® professionals earn 23% more on average than those without the...

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