Aville Grows - andersonville

ROOTED IN SONG CABARET

Something amazing is sprouting in Andersonville!

Join us Monday, October 20 at 7PM at the Bramble Arts Loft for "Rooted in Song" — a musical fundraiser celebrating our brand-new community garden, Aville Grows. Hosted by David Rossetti, with musical direction by Alex Newkirk, "Rooted in Song" is an original cabaret showcasing musical performances from over a dozen Chicago artists, sneak peeks of the garden plans, and an evening filled with music, community, and joy.

Featuring Midsommarfest Favorites: Amanda & Justin Horvath-Adair from Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute; Adam LeBlanc from Sixteen Candles Band and incredible live performances by: Frankie Leo Bennett, Patrick Byrnes, Kelly Felthous, Dan Ferretti, Kailey Azure Green, Jacquelyne Jones, Jennifer Femme,, Paul James Lang, Rob Lindley, Gabriel Mudd, Juwon Tyrel Perry, and Abby C. Smith

All proceeds from Rooted in Song directly benefit ASCA, the sustainability-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting the Aville Grows community garden Thank you to our partners and sponsors, The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce, Bramble Arts Loft, and CHIRP Radio.

Estimated run time: 80 minutes (no intermission)

Purchase your tickets here before they are gone!

ABOUT

Aville Grows is Andersonville’s new community garden project, rooted in sustainability, education, and neighborhood connection. Located in the heart of the neighborhood, this shared green space provides residents with the opportunity to grow their own food, learn about urban gardening, and participate in the stewardship of a more resilient and equitable local food system.

Aville Grows is powered by community involvement, whether you're planting your first tomato seed or sharing decades of gardening wisdom, there’s a place for you here. Through seasonal events, workshops, and shared volunteer opportunities, we aim to cultivate not only fresh produce, but also stronger ties between neighbors.

This initiative is a project of the Andersonville Sustainable Community Alliance (ASCA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to create a greener, more inclusive Andersonville for all.

VALUES

Community Connection

Aville Grows aims to provide the opportunity for community members to engage with each other through the shared experiences of gardening, learning, and mutual aid. Through business partnerships, Aville Grows also endeavors to enhance the local commercial vitality of the neighborhood.

Education

With educational and skillshare opportunities in topics such as organic farming, community organizing, and wellness, Aville Grows promotes a positive change mindset in residents, business owners, and visitors.

Sustainability

Through organic farming and renewable practices such as water reclamation, pollinator-friendly plants, and solar energy, Aville Grows strives to restore ecological balance in Andersonville.