New Chicago area (Elgin) Christian radio station: 92.1 FM, Calvary Radio Network
New coffeehouse: The Chelsea House, Chicago
"Weekly" Coffeehouses
Daniel's Den
115 E. South Street (Route 34)
Plano, IL 60545
Map 59 miles from downtown Chicago.
Located in "On A Wing and A Prayer" Christian Bookstore.
Phone: (630) 552-7117
Fax: (630) 552-8011
Email: info (at) daniels-den.org
Cost: Love offerings collected at most events, sometimes a door charge.
Hours: Most Fridays and Saturdays, usually 7:30 PM
The Nite Light Café
7009 West Ogden
Berwyn, IL 60402
Map 12 miles from downtown Chicago.
Phone: (708) 788-7009
Email: music (at) thenitelight.org
Bookings: Local bands contact Janet at (708) 788-7009, otherwise email Brittany: booking (at) thenitelight.org
Hours & Cost:
Usually 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm, $6
Lots and lots of events!!! Check their web site.
The Revolution
A ministry of New Life Covenant Pilsen Church
2512 S. Oakley
Chicago, IL 60608-4913
Map 6 miles from downtown Chicago.
Phone: 773-851-7021 Fax: 773-751-2013
Email: Robert (at) therevolutionchicago.com
Bookings: bigC (at) therevolution.com or call 312-420-8620 Owner: Robert Belfort
Hours: The first two Saturdays of the month, 7:00 PM
Cost: $5 unless noted otherwise
Christian venue for youth, young adults and adults. Serves water, soda, chips, candy bars, juices, coffee to up to 200 people.
Musician notes: Provides a 12' x 20' stage,
full sound system available (9 mics, Roland TD-20 drums, 2 Mackie monitors, 2 Mackie speakers with 2 Mackie subwoofers, 24 channel Mackie board, 24 channel snake. Full lighting system with pars, smoke machines, intelligent lighting. Loading is done through the back with one big step to go up.
Watershed Café & Books
11 S. White Street #204
Frankfort, IL 60423
Map 36 miles from downtown Chicago.
Second floor of the Trolley Barn
Phone: (815) 464-5230
Email: info (at) watershedcafe.com
Live acoustic Christian music on select Saturday evenings.
Coffeehouse / Bookstore hours:
Tues-Thurs 10am-6pm
Fri-Sat 10am-10pm
Sun 12-4pm
Additionally:
Wed 7-8:30pm Bible study**
Sat 9-10:30am "Drawing From The Well" Women's Bible Study**
** Check web site for current info
This coffee house and bookstore offers live music, movies, Bible studies, and other events. Features 2800 square feet, located in the original town square/historic district of Frankfort, IL, in a real "Trolley Barn" which has been converted into a small mall, yet providing a modern hi tech feel.
Sanctuary Café
A ministry of Redeemer Church
1006 Gillick St.
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Map 17 miles from downtown Chicago.
At the corner of Gillick St. & Clifton Ave., one block N. and W. of the intersection of Cumberland Ave. & Talcott Rd.
Phone: (847) 823-3634
Fax: (847) 318-0924
Email: email (at) sanctuarycafe.org
Open on select Fridays, 7:30pm ? 11:00pm.
Josiah's Place Coffeehouse
A ministry of The Overflowing Cup
306 State Street
Beloit, WI 53512
Map 98 miles from downtown Chicago.
Phone: (608) 365-0365 (24-hour information line)
Fax: (608) 364-8971
Ministry e-mail: ofctlc (at) aol.com
Booking e-mail: ofctlcbooking (at) earthlink.net
Fridays: Coffeehouse Concerts. Doors open 7:00 PM Music at 8:00 PM
Jeremiah's Grotto / The Cove Coffeehouse
A ministry of Focused On Christ Ministries and The Bridge Community Church
2874 Monnier St.
Portage, IN 46368 Map 40 miles from downtown Chicago.
Located on the west side of the church building.
Proprieter/bookings: Donald Altman
Phone: 219-762-001
Cell: 219-851-3222
Email: Don (at) FocusedOnChrist.com
Hours:
Fridays (adult contemporary and folk music): 2pm - 10pm, music starts at 8pm
Saturdays (youth night): 2pm - 10pm, music starts at 7pm
The Upper Room Christian Coffee House
1124 N. 8th St.
Sheboygan, WI 60411 Map 150 miles from downtown Chicago.
Phone: (920) 207-7659
Email: the_upper_room (at) yahoo.com
"Monthly", "Bi-Monthly", or "Quarterly" Coffeehouses
The Annex
100 Hanson Road
Algonquin, IL 60102
Map 43 miles from downtown Chicago.
Email: greg (at) locannex.com
Phone: 847-0658-9250 x17 or 847-917-4734 (Greg Dowell)
Some Fridays, 7:00 PM, see web site.
Cost: see web site ($5 typical?)
"The Annex is a venue in Algonquin, Illinois which provides a safe place for the teenagers of our community to see up
and coming Christian bands and other bands with an inspirational message in concert.
We are a venue with a capacity for up to 300 people.
We have a state of the art sound and light system in order to provide the best show possible."
The Chelsea House
920 West Wilson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
Map 7 miles from downtown Chicago.
Email (Ami Moss, booking): amimoss (at) rocketmail.com
Cost: see here (maybe $5 typical?)
"The Chelsea House is an all ages venue that runs once a month on Fridays.
Located in the inner city of Chicago,and dedicated to bringing you a wide variety of music and entertainment."
Cornerstone Cafe
A ministry of LaSalle Street Church
1111 N. Wells
Chicago, IL 60610
Map
Phone: 312-573-8821
Cost: Suggested donation $5
All shows start with an open mic at 7:00 pm followed by the featured artist at 8:00. Shows are usually scheduled for the second Friday of every month. Check their web site for exact dates and times.
The Fire Escape
A ministry of The Salvation Army Hammond - Munster Corps
8225 Columbia Ave
Munster, Indiana 46322
Map 29 miles from downtown Chicago.
Located approximately one block north of Ridge Rd. on Columbia Ave
Phone: (219)838-0380 ext. 210
Bookings: fireescapeinfo (at) gmail.com (Bill Aldridge)
Web sites: blogspot, myspace.
Hours: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Fridays, once a month.
"Currently in the process of getting back up and running after an extended absence. Starting on Friday January 23rd, 2009, open once a month with coffee, music, and select food items."
Praise Jesus Coffeehouse
14N582 Bonnie Lane
Elgin, IL 60124
Map 45 miles from downtown Chicago.
In the house of Paul and Cece Ellingsen
Email: Paul (at) PBforJ.com
Cost: $3 (singles) and $4(families) donation requested
Open quaterly the 3rd Saturdays of some months at 7:00 PM, music starts 7:30 PM
"Praise Jesus Coffeehouse is a new living room quarterly coffeehouse that is being planned for the 3rd Saturdays in Oct. (20th 2007) Jan. (19th 2008), & April (19th 2008). Since this is a living room Coffeehouse we don't plan on having large (or loud) bands, but mostly solo performers & small groups. We will have a simple drum set there, but heavy handed drummers will be asked to use soft sticks. One of the mains reasons for the coffeehouse will be Christian fellowship, so performers may be background music at times. We are planning on using mostly local talent, but if we bring in any bigger name it may be a ticketed event & we will ask for more attention to be paid to the performer. We are planning on providing some beverages, including coffee, and some snacks for a suggested donation."
Comfortzone Christian Coffeehouse
A ministry of Harvest Bible Chapel Lake Zurich
255 Quentin Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Map
39 miles from downtown Chicago.
Contact: Charity Bishop
Email: Charity_Bishop (at) hotmail.com
Cost: free.
Hours: Second Saturday of each month, featured artist (new each month) starts at 7:00pm and plays until around 8:30pm. Followed by OPEN MIC until 10:00pm.
"Enjoy a free cup of coffee with some live music while playing a board game, reading a book, or just relaxing in the low-key atmosphere of ComfortZone. Sit back and listen to the featured artist and/or join in on the open mic time with your poetry, music or short-stories"
Jesus Alive Coffeehouse
A ministry of Jesus Alive Church
219 N. Pine Lance
Bensenville, IL 61104
Map 24 miles from downtown Chicago.
2 blocks west of Route 83 and 1 block North of Irving Park Rd. (R. 19)
Tickets: (630) 766-5559 or (800) 965-9324
Email: andrews_ct (at) sbcglobal.net
Booking: (708) 453-9419 (Mark Carini)
$1 off for groups 20+
"Youth" Coffeehouses
Souled Out
609 West Dempster Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Map 23 miles from downtown Chicago.
Email: info (at) souledout.net
Cost: free
The Barn
12640 S. Sacramento Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
Map 19 miles from downtown Chicago.
Across from Eisenhower High
More info: 708-503-8572
Last Saturday night of every month from 7 - 10 PM.
Cost: free
Age: Students 12 - 17
"It's your time to hang out at the Barn and get a fresh fill for your life. There's live music, billiards, foose ball, air hockey, food, and friendship, and it all costs NOTHING. Come and get a vertical spin on your life in a place that is set up for YOU!"
