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The Cure Cover Show: A GR!C Benefit

Aug 24th, 2011 by info | Comments Off

Singer-songwriter Mike Kinsella (Owen, Joan of Arc, Cap’n Jazz) loves a good cover. In 2009, he was invited to play a benefit show for Girls Rock! Chicago and took the opportunity to pay homage to one of his favorite musicians - Morrissey. He assembled a band of friends equally eager to take on the challenge [...]

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We Did It! Thank You for Helping GR!C Pull off Our Busiest Camp Season Yet!

Aug 23rd, 2011 by Heather L. | Comments Off

We set an ambitious goal for 2011 - three camps in less than three months. It was hectic, but we managed to fit in two sessions of Girls Camp and one session of Ladies Rock Camp into one short little summer. We’d like to thank every volunteer, camper, parent and donor for making it possible. [...]

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GR!C End-of-Camp Extravaganza This Saturday at Bottom Lounge

Aug 3rd, 2011 by info | Comments Off

Session two of Girls Rock! Chicago summer camp is underway. 75 girls are hard at work writing original songs with their brand new bands and each gem will be unveiled at our second End-of-Camp Extravaganza of the season. Join us as the girls of session two take the stage in a [...]

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Check out the Girls Rock! Chicago Annual Report

Jul 24th, 2011 by info | 0

After lots of hard work from the staff and the board, with an extra special thanks to our fabulous designer Randy Payne, Girls Rock! Chicago is pleased to present to you our FY2010 Annual Report. Inside you will find great stories about our campers, volunteers, parents, staff and board members, and our [...]

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We’re Ready to Rock Constructor Craft Fair

Jul 7th, 2011 by Jennifer | 0

Constructor Craft Fair is back, and Girls Rock! Chicago is thrilled to be sponsoring the event for the second year in a row. Join us at legendary FitzGerald’s Nightclub in Berwyn on Saturday, June 9th for a day of crafty goodness, yummy food, fine drinks and performances from Girls Rock! Chicago campers. Indoors you’ll find [...]

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Girls Rock! Chicago Summer Camp Kick-Off

Jun 3rd, 2011 by info | Comments Off

It’s time for our 3rd Annual Camp Kick-Off Party! Help us ring in the upcoming camp season with a day of ALL AGES outdoor fun. Bring your own blanket, frisbees, beach balls or anything you want to play with. We’ll provide the giant yard, a jumpy tent, and cheap eats including burgers, hot dogs, veggie [...]

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