Partners Gene and “Georgetti” worked hand in hand to establish the reputation of excellence that is continued through today. Brian, Ali and Justin, 101WKQX’s morning crew will be live for 34 hours in honor of the 34 iconic venues that make up CIVL. Posted: May 21, 2020 / 05:13 AM CDT / … Even though we can't all gather for the festivities this year, we still want you to enjoy a weekend filled with delicious tacos, safely connecting with friends and neighbors, and supporting Lakeview businesses. Your donations, calls, posts and stories were amazing! Trivia quiz, printable activity book, & more.
The hours on-air will be filled with music, memories, interviews with venue owners, Chicagoan, and artists reminiscing about favorite venues and shows. You can help keep Chicago music venues open! Join us!” -Brian, Ali, and Justin, WKQX Mornings, Advertise Here for only $299 mo. Venues like Metro, Lincoln Hall and Thalia Hall were some of the first businesses to close their doors, and will be some of the last to reopen. “Chicago has the best music venues in the world!!! You can also follow @101WKQX on Facebook for live checkins in-studio as well as at the venues.
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Located in the heart of River North, Gene & Georgetti is Chicago’s oldest and one of its finest steakhouses. Tag Archives: radiothon. We’ll be punishing ourselves to help. Event. Stream LIVE, enter contests, see upcoming concerts, and more! Gene & Georgetti was founded in 1941 by Gene Michelotti and his partner Alfredo Federighi, who was nicknamed “Georgetti” after a famous Italian cyclist.
101 WKQX to host 34-hour radiothon in support of Chicago’s 34 iconic music venues Chicago Scene.
Join us!” -Brian, Ali, and Justin, WKQX Mornings. Businesses large and small have been affected by the COVID-19 health crisis, and Chicago’s independent music venues may be at risk of closure. May 22, 2020 | jnettlebeck. We are exhausted, proud and in love with this city and our music venues! **** Update: May 22, 2020, 4pm THANK YOU for sticking with us during our 34-hour Radiothon! Check out other Chicago Scene segments Think you have a great Chicago Scene idea? Each hour we’ll be pushing awareness and donations for CIVL, as well as the individual venue GoFundMe.com pages (https://www.civlchicago.com/relief).
There is still time to help #SaveOurStages !!! $1000 Stimulus: Round 2! 641. This video of the empty venues is a sad reality.