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Committee

Ad Sales - Melissa Hellstern & Peter Partipilo

Artists & Arts Programs - Maria Mariottini
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.

Beverage Co-ordinator - Teddy Harris
"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."

Children's - Lori Salinas

Film - Bulletproof Films

Floater - Lora Mariottini

Food Vendors - Cecilie Broch
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.

Kickoff Party - Connie Hinkle
"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!"

Kids Tent - Lori Salinas

Marketing & Distribution - Sarah Brick & Amy Waldon

Music - Rob Brookman & Blake Beckstrom
"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."

Neighborhood Relations - Ken Tarnoff

Not-For-Profit Coordinator - Katina Panagopoulos

Poetry - Emily Rose

PR - Jeff Wolfe

Program - Melissa Hellstern

Rentals - Kyle Carstensen

Sculpture - Kyle Carstensen

Theatre & Dance - Cathleen Schandelmeier

Trash - John Summy

Volunteers - Laura Doede & Brett Mackie

Website – JC Steinbrunner & Brett Mackie
Painter John Coyle Steinbrunner makes paintings and websites.

Board Members

President - Kyle Carstensen

Co-chairs - Amy Waldon

Secretary - Melissa Hellstern

Treasurer - Ruthie Alan

Board Member - Hallie Gordon

Artist Representative - Ryan Zoghlin