09/06/2026
Coffee with Chip
So, we’re in the middle of our Hey Nonny “Always Live Music” makeover. The mission, as you’ll recall, is to focus on our music venue mission by programming yet MORE music, and to institute a BBQ-based menu as a great music accompaniment. Kind of an awkward time for us – because the “more music” aspect doesn’t start until October, while the menu changed in July. So, naturally, we’re now getting the “I liked the old menu” reactions from some patrons. I did too!
But I love the BBQ, and I’m super-excited to launch our new Social Sessions in the
Lounge schedule beginning in October. We’ll kick off with our new “Cocktails With . ...” series – a friendly barroom conversation about life and public affairs with an interesting public figure or musician. On Tuesday, October 6, our first guest will be Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia, interviewed by local legal ace, DKMO’s Ernie Rose. In November, we plan to host Father Corey Brost, and in December, State Rep. Nicolle Grasse. On Wednesday, Oct. 7, dobro wizard Rob Anderlik will begin a weekly residency, this time with guest Mike Church. On Thursday, Oct. 8, Chicago R&B/jazz star Nashon Holloway will start her weekly residency.
There’ll be a $5 cover charge for these Lounge events, but if you want to get in free
during the first couple of weeks, we’ll hand out freebies to the first 30 people who DM back here with the date they want to go and their email address for confirmation.