“Mr. H” Holger “Max Halsted” W. Wollert obituary

Farewell to Mr. H, who was a big presence in the fight to save the old Maxwell Street Market in the 1990s. Our board member Steve Balkin writes: “I am sad to report that my good friend and Maxwell St. Blues legend Mr. H. has passed way in Arkansas, where he retired to. Mr. H … Read More

Op-Ed by Steve Balkin: Maxwell Street Market has a rich history and deserves the support that would allow it to thrive

https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-maxwell-street-market-incubator-chicago-support-20230317-hxsqfruxhvaptd7jthdcpqvq6q-story.html I applaud the Tribune for writing about the success of Rubi’s Tacos, moving from the all-outdoors new Maxwell Street Market to a bricks-and-mortar restaurant in the Pilsen neighborhood. Their food is great, and they attracted world-class foodies to do cable TV segments about them and the market. What some may not know is that Rubi’s … Read More

Tom Palazzolo Artist Talk March 11, 2023

Artist’s Talk / Reception with Tom Palazzolo on Saturday, March 11th 7:00 – 8:30 PM Rare Nest Gallery is hosting an artist talk that we wanted to share — an artist who often photographed the Maxwell Street Market area and is a friend of the Maxwell Street Foundation…. Legendary Chicago artist Tom Palazzolo’s career – more … Read More

Maxwell Street Foundation at the Maxwell Street Market

Sunday, October 2, 2022 9am-3pm Join us at the Market to buy our books, t-shirts, or posters, and enjoy the rest of the food & merchandise the Market has to offer! 800 S. Desplaines St. Market entrances are located at Desplaines St./Harrison St., Desplaines St./Taylor St. and Jefferson St./Polk St. Limited free parking is available on … Read More

Maxwell Street Foundation at the Maxwell Street Market

Join us at the Market to buy our books, t-shirts, or posters, and enjoy the rest of the food & merchandise the Market has to offer! 800 S. Desplaines St. Market entrances are located at Desplaines St./Harrison St., Desplaines St./Taylor St. and Jefferson St./Polk St. Limited free parking is available on Desplaines St. between Harrison … Read More

Maxwell Street Foundation at the Maxwell Street Market

Look for our table to buy some Maxwell Street Market t-shirts, books, and posters at the Maxwell Street Market! The Foundation thanks the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) that runs markets citywide, for their support toward the visibility and viability of the Maxwell Street Market as the longest-standing and official open-air market … Read More

Maxwell Street Foundation at the Maxwell Street Market

Look for our table to buy some Maxwell Street Market t-shirts, books, and posters on the opening day of the Market this year! The Foundation thanks the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) that runs markets citywide, for their support toward the visibility and viability of the Maxwell Street Market as the longest-standing … Read More

New Maxwell St. Market is Chicago’s Agora

Hi Student member of a University of Illinois at Chicago organization, Please share this invitation and accompanying fact sheet with other students by posting in social media and sending to your email lists. The New Maxwell Street Market, run by the City of Chicago, is at your doorstep and is Chicago’s Agora: a hub for food, … Read More