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Maria loves the arts and has the scars to prove it. She tirelessly works on behalf of the fest year round and is a well-known Bucktown resident.
"When it's hot, you can thank Teddy for making sure the beer is cold, the waterís on ice and the wine is just right."
"Bucktown resident Courtney Hopkins has been with the fest for over two years. Her experience includes working as the manager of public programs at the Museum of Contemporary Art, where she started an art camp for children and oversaw classes and workshops for children and adults. She also taught art to elementary students for the Partners in Education tutoring program. She enjoys supporting the local art scene and working with children."
Not everyone has what it takes to satisfy the sophisticated palettes of the fest-goers. Matt screens all applicants and makes sure they fit the bill.
"Connie spends all year planning the festís kickoff party and silent auction, then changes gear quickly to display her wares in a booth of her own during the fest. Look her up!"
"Rob, longtime music coordinator of the fest, is also a longtime resident of Bucktown. A songwriter and performer by avocation, his music programs are heavy on musicians who live and play in the area."
"Tennessee Mary Fons is proud to be a poet in Chicago and thrilled to handle the poetry portion of the fest. Fons has performed her poetry across the country, has competed in several National Poetry Slams, was published in The Complete Idiot's Guide to Poetry Slam (Alpha), performed her poetry with the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago and sometimes gets to host the Green Mill show when Marc Smith (so what!) goes on vacation. "
Whip-smart graphic designer Jennifer Ackerman is a Bucktown resident who loved attending the fest and now designs the Program read by thousands during the fest weekend.
"While her initial fest involvement was as a poet, Effie has devoted great effort to developing the terrific theatre and dance programming that helps set the fest apart."
"After spending years as master volunteer, Kyle now coordinates all the services and equipment required to make the Fest a success."
Painter John Coyle Steinbrunner makes paintings and websites.
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