Attending Wicker Park Fest this weekend, visit Ready Coffee and ORNOT Gallery

Artist Kenrick McFarlane show opens at ORNOT 

Gallery Saturday.

Planning to attend Wicker Park Fest this weekend (Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29) on Milwaukee between Paulina and North Ave?  Make sure to stop by just opened Ready Coffee (1562 N. Milwaukee Ave) – the virtual “green room” for the North Stage where you can cool off, refuel and relax before enjoying the live music. “READY Coffee has opened with customer buzz about its high quality, locally roasted coffees and unbeatable prices,” says Jacqueline Runice of Examiner.com

Just in time for the Fest, Ready will be opening its ORNOTGallery. Make sure to stop in to meet local Jamaican-American artist Kenrick McFarlane and enjoy some coffee, nibbles and art. The opening begins at 6 p.m. Saturday.

About Wicker Park Fest:

What began as a neighborhood get together has turned into one of Chicago’s best festivals attracting locally celebrated musical acts, restaurants, vendors and artists. Check out the Wicker Park Fest schedule here.

Or, see what’s happening in front of Ready Coffee at the North Stage:

Saturday, July 27th

Walkie Talkies @ 2:20 pm

Pet Lions @ 3:25 pm

Santah @ 4:30 pm

Kid Karate @ 5:20 pm

Delicate Steve @ 6:40pm

Bahamas @ 7:45pm

Man Man @ 9:00pm

Sunday, July 28th

Meat Wave @ 2:20 pm

Secret Colours @ 3:25 pm

Creepy Band @ 4:30 pm

Treasure Fleet @ 5:35 pm

Fly Golden Eagle  @ 6:40 pm

Reigning Sound @ 7:45 pm

Roky Erickson @ 9:00pm

And, please don’t forget to like Ready Coffee and ORNOT Gallery on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

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Mayne Stage Features Super Jamzz I This Saturday, July 17 @ 9 p.m.

Arie Brown, Robert Irving III, Michael Manson, Clyde Davis, and Mark Madsen with Special guests Omar al Musfi, De De Sampaio, Tom Gullion, Steve Cobb, and Nanette Frank 

Join Mayne Stage (1328 W. Morse Ave., Chicago; 773-381-4554) for the unique opportunity to enjoy many of Chicago's legendary jazz performers at Super Jamzz I, 9 p.m. this Saturday, July 17. Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are only $10.

Opening Super Jamzz I is guitarist vocalist Mark Madsen. Legendary Chicago jazz star Judy Roberts calls Mark Madsen one of the worlds great jazz singers. His relaxed style rich tone and deep musical knowledge allows Mark to deliver the story in an unforgettable musical tone.

Throughout the evening expect the unexpected. With a house full of Chicago music legends, sitting in will happen early and often including master percussionists Omar al Musfi and De De Sampaio and drummer Kwame Steve Cobb.

The main body of music will be led by Miles Davis Keyboardist Robert Irving III who last summer performed his Sketches of Brazil at Millennium Park.

Many feel Ari Brown is Chicago's premier jazz sax man, Ari is also a brilliant pianist. On bass a monster electric bassist just off tour with George Duke and a recording artist and bandleader in his own right, Michael Manson. On drums Clyde Davis. Clyde on of the most in demand drummers in the nation, along with Michael Manson and Robert Irving III they are the core rhythm section RI III's Jazz Funk band School of Cool.

Super Jamzz 1 is produced by Jazz DJ and Impresario Dave Freeman who for years has presented legendary music at The Jazz Bulls, Green Dolphin Street and other venues.

About Mayne Stage

Mayne Stage is located at 1328 W. Morse Ave. in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood. The new Mayne Stage showcases the hottest local and national musical acts, theatrical performances, comedy troupes and more. It is the ideal location for a variety of private events. For more information, or to see a list of upcoming shows, please call (773) 381-4554 or visit www.maynestage.com