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CHICAGO’S WEEKEND EVENTS INCLUDE THE TASTE OF RANDOLPH, PRIDEFEST, TASTE OF CHICAGO: PULLMAN, SUMMER SMASH FESTIVAL, JUNETEENTH EVENTS, AND MANY MORE CITYWIDE

With many festivals, athletic events, and simultaneous events throughout the city and along the lakefront this weekend, the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) is advising residents and visitors to be aware of street closures, additional crowds, increased traffic and to plan accordingly. The City of Chicago will have citywide deployments to ensure the safety and security of the public. The OEMC will monitor weekend events and weather conditions citywide from the Operations Center and coordinate public safety resources with critical stakeholders.

Report Suspicious Activity: If you See Something, Say Something. The city reminds the public to be aware of their surroundings and to report suspicious activity. If you notice something suspicious, notify onsite security or call 9-1-1. If You See Something, Say Something™ is a national anti-terrorism public awareness campaign that emphasizes the importance of reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement authorities.

As a reminder, bridges will be lifted on Saturday, June 18 in succession from Ashland to DuSable Lake Shore Drive beginning at 8am for boats heading to the lake. Expect delays or seek alternate route.

Motorists in the areas where events are happening should be prepared for increased traffic and possible reroutes. There will be some street closures in effect for larger events to ensure public safety. Traffic Control Aides (TCAs) will be on hand at select events citywide to direct flow and impacts from heavy traffic. Residents and motorists should be aware of the following large events:

Chicago Pridefest -Northalsted
Saturday, June 18 – Sunday, June 19, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
The Chicago Pride Fest is held annually the weekend before the Chicago Pride Parade held along N. Halsted Street from Addison St. to Grace St. with upwards of 60,000 expected to attend. Event goers should be aware of the green pole makers with white numbers located on the light poles along N. Halsted used to reference location. No large bags/backpacks allowed, and all bags will be inspected prior to entry. For complete details, visit northalsted.com/pridefest

Taste of Chicago, Pullman
Pullman Park, 11101 S. Cottage Grove
Saturday, June 18, noon-8 p.m.
Taste of Chicago Pullman brings food vendors, music, and Chicago SummerDance to Pullman Park in the Pullman neighborhood. For complete details, visit TasteofChicago.us.

Gold Coast Art Fair, Grant Park
Saturday, June 18 – Sunday, June 19, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Butler Field in Grant Park is the location for the 64th Gold Coast Art Fair. Festival entrances to Butler Field are located on Monroe St. and Jackson Drive as well as Monroe and Columbus. For complete details, visit AmdurProductions.com/event/2022GoldCoastArtFair.

Taste of Randolph Street, West Loop
Friday June 17, 5–10 p.m.
Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19, noon–10 p.m.
Commemorating the iconic street festival’s 25th Anniversary along Randolph Street in the West Loop from 900-1200 W. Randolph. Entertainment will feature Chicago house music, DJs and more. For complete details, visit starevents.com/event/taste-of-randolph.

Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash 2022
Douglass Park – 1401 S. Sacramento Drive
Friday, June 17, 2–10 p.m.
Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19, noon–10 p.m.
The Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash is a three-day hip-hop festival in Douglass Park. All bags will be searched up entry, backpacks and bags with multiple pockets will not be permitted. For complete details, visit TheSummerSmash.com.
Street Closures:
• Full: Farrar Dr from 15th St to 19th St; 6/7/22-6/23
• Full: Sacramento Dr from 15th St to 19th St; 6/13-6/22
• Full: Farrar Dr from 12th Pl to 15th St; 6/16-6/19
• Full: Marshall Ave from 19th St to 21st St; 6/17-6/19
• Full: 19th St from California to Marshall Ave; 6/17-1/19
• Curb Lane: Sacramento Dr from 16th St to 19th St; 6/7-6/23
• Curb Lane: Ogden Ave from California to Kedzie; 6/17-6/19

ITAV Juneteenth Village Fest, Douglass Park
Saturday, June 18, noon–6 p.m.
First annual Juneteenth Fest held in Douglass Park on California Avenue from 12th Place to Ogden Ave. For complete details, visit itavschools.org/itavfest

Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field
Thursday, June 16, 1:20 p.m. (v. San Diego Padres)
Friday, June 17, Saturday, June 18, & Sunday, June 19, 1:20 p.m. (v. Atlanta Braves)
To plan your visit to Wrigley Field, visit MLB.com/cubs

Sail Grand Prix, Navy Pier
Wednesday, June 15 – Sunday, June 19, noon–6 p.m.
On June 18 and 19, nine national teams will race F50 catamarans on Lake Michigan.Bag checks and wanding will occur at all entrances. For complete details, visit SailGP.com/races.

Navy Pier Fireworks
600 E. Grand Ave. (Navy Pier)
Saturday, June 18 at 10 p.m.
Beginning on Memorial Day weekend, Navy Pier will present fireworks shows each Wednesday and Saturday through Labor Day weekend. Wednesday shows begin at 9 p.m. and Saturday shows begin at 10 p.m. For complete details, visit NavyPier.org.

Public Transportation: As with any large–scale event, public transportation is encouraged and both CTA and Metra are providing additional service for the event. Public transit is the most affordable, convenient, and environmentally friendly way to get to and from summertime events. For more information, visit CTA and Metra.com.

Pole Markers/Location Identifiers: Residents are reminded to be aware of the numbers attached to the poles throughout the Grant Park area and from 1200 DuSable Lake Shore Drive to 6600 DuSable Lake Shore Drive. These location identifiers help to reference a location within the park to share with friends, family and first responders if there is an emergency.

Weather and Public Safety: OEMC will monitor events through a collaboration with public safety partners. OEMC advises Chicagoans to be aware of weather conditions and to follow instructions and heed all warnings from public safety officials. Residents are encouraged to check the weather before heading out. For the most up-to-date information, please tune into local media or download a weather app.

OEMC issues alerts and notifications needed to keep residents and attendees up to date on weather conditions and emergencies. Sign up for NotifyChicago alerts at NotifyChicago.org. OEMC also issues TEXT alerts for lakefront notices, issues affecting businesses or COVID-19 updates:

• CHILAKE: For lakefront notices, TEXT “CHILAKE” to 7-8-0-1-5
• CHIBIZ: For alerts affecting businesses, TEXT “CHIBIZ” to 6-7-2-8-3
• COVID: Get COVID-19 updates by TEXTING “COVID19” to 6-7-2-8-3

For additional information on emergency preparedness information, visit the OEMC website at Chicago.gov/OEMC. Follow the Office of Emergency Management and Communications on Facebook (@coemc), Twitter (@ChicagoOEMC) and Instagram (chicago_oemc_911).

About OEMC
Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) oversees several functions that support public safety and provides assistance to residents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The OEMC manages the following operational areas for the city: 9-1-1 call taking and dispatch; the 3-1-1 call center; emergency management; and traffic management. The OEMC coordinates with departments citywide, including the Chicago Police Department and Chicago Fire Department, in addition to various other local, state, and federal agencies as it relates to public safety planning and coordination for everything from large-scale special events to public safety emergencies and disasters.

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Book your summer events ASAP – Okanagan Taste

Book your summer events ASAP - Okanagan Taste

Welcome to the first day of “June-uary.”

At some point, hopefully any day now, summer weather will be upon us. Before we know it—if not already—the influx of guests will begin as it seems everyone wants to go everywhere and do everything…right now.

As many tasting rooms stick with reservations, allowing for more educational and immersive experiences, it’s almost critical that you check out the latest offerings of your favourite establishment and book your tastings.

Even more so, it’s time to check the summer event calendar. Here are a few suggestions but be aware, that smaller events may almost be full, so don’t delay.

June 10, Lightning Rock Winery, Summerland: a handful of tickets remain for Pink-Just-Pink, a five-course wine-paired dinner exploring the many shades of pink on your plate or in your glass. lightningrockwinery.com/Tastings/Events

June 11, Summerland: Bottleneck Drive’s signature event, the Grand Sommelier Express, returns. Hop on the Kettle Valley Steam Railway for a ride to and from sipping stations and tasty bites from BRODO.

bottleneckdrive.com/events/grand-sommelier-express/

June 16 and July 21, Roche Wines, Naramata: Relax at an abstract watercolour painting workshop with artist Marina Billinghurst, whose work is on the winery’s Pinot Gris label.

rterroir.ca/events-calendar/

June 19, Road 13, Oliver: Celebrate the summer solstice at the Young Agrarians Farm Social and learn about viticulture, winemaking, and soil science while enjoying wine and gourmet sammies and salads.

eventbrite.ca/e/farm-social-at-road-13-tickets-345737338687

June 26, Time Winery, Penticton: Two seatings are available for a Drag Brunch and Burlesque. Tickets are sold by the table, so grab your besties for brunch and complimentary bubbles.

timewines.ca/product/drag-brunch-with-freida-whales

June 26, Maverick Estate Winery, Oliver: Sip wine and cider while enjoying wood-fired pizza by Woodwood Pizzeria.

facebook.com/events/549709493438983/

July 15 or 16, Bartier Bros., Oliver: Beans and Jeans is a ‘sip stomping’ good time with a country-style dinner by Oliver Eats and music by Mitch Zorn, pluys here’s a ‘Rip & Beth’ lookalike contest.

bartierbros.com/events/

July 30, Meyer Family Vineyards, Okanagan Falls: Rock out with Jack and Jill while enjoying wine, beer, and a variety of the Okanagan’s best food trucks.

mfvwines.com/collections/book-a-tasting/products/music-at-meyer-jack-jill-outdoor-concert

Various dates, Grizzli Winery, West Kelowna: From happy hour to golden hour music in the vineyard to art shows to outdoor cinema, it’s best to explore their entire calendar.

grizzliwinery.com/calendar

Various dates, Township 7, Langley: The Fraser Valley location has live music on Fridays through Sept 2, and many other events this summer. https://township7.com/events/

Various dates, Blind Tiger Vineyards, Lake Country: Live in the Vineyard features local bands of various genres throughout the summer.

blindtigervineyards.ca/live-in-the-vineyard

Sept 18, Kelowna: Always a sell out, so book now, the Okanagan Feast of Fields wandering harvest picnic returns, and heads to Wiseacre Farm Distillery.

farmfolkcityfolk.ca/feast-of-fields/

Is your event missing? Send an email to [email protected] to be on the next roundup.

This article is written by or on behalf of an outsourced columnist and does not necessarily reflect the views of Castanet.

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Buccoo to offer a taste of goat, crab-racing –scaled-down events planned for Easter – Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

FAST START: Goat racing, a staple of Easter celebrations in Tobago will resume, albeit on a scaled-down level, after a two-year absence due to the pandemic. FILE PHOTO -


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FAST START: Goat racing, a staple of Easter celebrations in Tobago will resume, albeit on a scaled-down level, after a two-year absence due to the pandemic. FILE PHOTO -
FAST START: Goat racing, a staple of Easter celebrations in Tobago will resume, albeit on a scaled-down level, after a two-year absence due to the pandemic. FILE PHOTO –

AFTER a two-year hiatus, visitors to Tobago will once again get the opportunity to enjoy goat and crab racing at Buccoo over the long Easter weekend.

But it will not be the grand affair to which they have become accustomed but a scaled-down version of the popular event.

Buccoo/Mt Pleasant representative Sonny Craig confirmed on Thursday that an event, titled A Taste of Buccoo, will be held at the integrated facility on Easter Tuesday.

“We would have most what people are accustomed to, the crab races, the goat races,” he said.

Craig urged people to attend.

“The crowds will be welcomed, because there are no longer safe zones, and we are going to pull it off successfully.”

There was some speculation that the event would not be held for a third consecutive year after its main organisers, the Buccoo Village Council, issued a statement on Wednesday saying there would be no Buccoo Goat and Crab Race Festival over the Easter weekend.

Its decision came less than a week after the Prime Minister announced the removal of safe zones and covid19 restrictions in most sectors.

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EVENTS

The Buccoo Goat and Crab Race Festival is one of Tobago’s signature cultural events. But it was not held for the past two years owing to the covid19 pandemic.

In its statement, the village council’s PRO Winston Pereira said owing to the “late notice of the repeal of the national covid19 health guidelines,” it would not be able to host the event.

“We also want to make it clear that we are not involved with any other comparable activity that may be held in the neighbourhood throughout the Easter weekend of 2022,” he added.

Pereira said the village council has already started organising for the “thrilling return” of the festival in 2023.

Craig said long before the Prime Minister announced the lifting of restrictions, last week Saturday, the village council had taken the position that even if the restrictions were lifted, there would not be sufficient time to pull off a successful event.

“So they basically said, respectfully, that they would not be able to do it. But being the representative for the area and having conversations with the other stakeholders, we thought that it could come off – but it would not be that full-blown event. It would be a taste of Buccoo.”

Craig said as the area’s representative, he was approached by the goat owners and jockeys.

“We were out of the loop for two years…The goat-race business is a dynamic business, because we are dealing with livestock, we dealing with a product that is not entirely indefinite in its ability to sustain itself.”

He said goat owners have reached the point where they are selling their animals “because they depend on this event yearly to keep them going.

“It is fairly lucrative, but it’s only a one-shot event basically. Maintaining the animals for this festival for an entire year has costs attached to it, because just as in the human realm, when the athletes are trained and specific diets are adhered to, the goats have that similar lifestyle.”

He said some goat owners have already sold their animals because there were no financial returns from the festival over the past two years.

Craig said this could lead to the demise of goat racing in Buccoo.

“It is all about the goat owners, the jockeys and the artform itself.”

THERE WILL BE RACES

THA Chief Secretary Farley Augustine also said some form of goat racing would take place in Buccoo over the Easter weekend.

“For Easter, we spoke to the folks down in Buccoo and Mt Pleasant. We getting information that they may not be 100 per cent there in terms of wanting to do the event.

“But the goat racers in Buccoo, they want to do the event. So I have asked the area representative (Craig) and the folks at tourism to plan for it, and we will have some goat-racing in Buccoo over the Easter,” he told reporters on Wednesday, after Baptist Liberation celebrations at the Mt Bethel Spiritual Baptist church, Scarborough.

On that occasion, Augustine also said the THA will not be hosting the Tobago Jazz Experience this year.

But, he revealed, “A private promoter contacted me about having jazz and the THA will support something like that.

“It is too late for us to plan Jazz as a THA – no doubt. And of course, we have to take another look at jazz and whether it is viable or not altogether.”

HERITAGE FESTIVAL PLANS

Augustine said Tobago intends to resume hosting its heritage festival.

“I have asked the Division of Culture to begin to make preparations for that in July. So we have some time with that and we will, indeed, have the Heritage Festival in some form or fashion. But Jazz, from the THA perspective, no.”

“We appreciate that there are some fringe events and we will no doubt support them as much as we can.”

Augustine urged Tobagonians to be wary of covid19.

“All I will say is. Tobagonians. just please be careful as you participate in these activities. Know that the virus has not gone anywher. and we don’t want to go back to a significant rise in infections and deaths as a result of covid. So be cautious, careful, protect yourself. The requirement for the mask is still there once you are in public.

He was optimistic otherwise about the outcome of the lifting of public health restrictions.

“There isn’t any limit on the numbers for gatherings. So sectors that lost a lot of money during the lockdown can now begin to earn again and I will support them earning again, once they are doing it in a safe manner.”