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Visit GR!C at the Renegade Craft Fair

Sep 5th, 2008 by Heather | Comments Off

GR!C is excited to announce we are participating in this fall’s Renegade Craft Fair. We will have t-shirts, water bottles, camper band CDs, and our brand new hand-printed guitar tote bags for sale at our booth. As always our friendly volunteers will be on hand to answer your questions about our music program.
Renegade Craft Fair
Saturday [...]

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Thank You to our Volunteers & Supporters

Aug 13th, 2008 by Heather | Comments Off

The Girls Rock! Chicago board would like to thank everyone who made the 2008 summer camp and End-of-Camp Extravaganza concert a huge success. We would especially like to thank:

Each and every one of our amazing campers and their families
Our incredibly selfless camp staff of over 60 camp-week volunteers
The workshop leaders, musicians, and bands who took [...]

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Chicago Journal Article

Aug 8th, 2008 by Heather | Comments Off

The current issue of the Chicago Journal covers the Girls Rock! Chicago summer camp and reports on the End-of-Camp Extravaganza at the Metro.
Read the article online: Girl power with power chords
The print version of the Chicago Journal is available at coffee shops and convenience stores throughout Chicago’s Lakeview, Roscoe Village, and North Center neighborhoods.

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Chicago Sun-Times Articles

Jul 29th, 2008 by Heather | Comments Off

The Chicago Sun-Times reported on the Girls Rock! Chicago summer camp. View the articles online:
Power chords, heavy beats open Girls Rock! Chicago
Summer camp not what it used to be for girls
Girls Blog! Chicago: Reports from a rock camp
Rock on! Girls find power at rock camp (includes video)
Girls Rock! Chicago shapes new music, self-image
Girls Rock! concert: [...]

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End-of-Camp Extravaganza Tickets Now Available

Jul 27th, 2008 by Heather | Comments Off

Imagine you have just one week to learn an instrument, form a band, and write an original song before your very first gig. Oh and by the way, your first gig is at the famous Chicago Metro.
That’s exactly what this summer’s campers will be experiencing and you can join the fun by attending the [...]

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Visit us at Pitchfork

Jul 16th, 2008 by Heather | Comments Off

Girls Rock! Chicago will be at the Pitchfork Music Festival this entire weekend. Volunteers will be available to answer questions about our program and accept donations. While you are at our booth, check out our new CD featuring the work of our 2007 campers.

Pitchfork Music Festival
Friday, July 18 - Sunday, July 20
Union Park
1501 W [...]

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