Family Friendly #Full Moon Fire Jam--ChiIL Mama's #HD Video

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Here's our footage from July's Jam 2012.   The music is Chi-Town's own punk rock marching band, Mucca Pazza, off their new release, Safety Fifth.    Check out our album review and Mucca Pazza show shots right here.

August's full moon fire jam is going down tonight 8/1 at 7pm.   Be there!   Free monthly fire fun.   Check out the dates, location and our Fire Jam stills right here.

Full Moon Fire Jam This Wednesday 8/1 #photo filled feature

Chi-Town's monthly free Full Moon Fire Jam is here again--this Wednesday, August 1.
Spend an evening with family friendly pyrotechnics and drums.   This all ages, outdoor event is a great space to celebrate the full moon with family and friends.   It' s mellow, alcohol free, and kids are welcome to bring glow toys, hula hoops and more, to play with outside of the roped off fire pro zone.   We recommend bringing bug spray, a picnic dinner, folding chairs and blankets, instruments, and glow toys.


**Check out our full feature on July's full moon fire jam by clicking right here.** 


We ran into loads of CircEsteem teachers and students that we know, including fire jugglers Brian & Maria.   We're currently editing all our HD clips from the jam into a longer piece with music, that we'll have up soon, so check back with ChiIL Live Shows/ChiIL Mama like we vote in Chi, IL...early and often!    

**For the rest of the Full Moon Fire Jam Season dates and more photos, check out our prior coverage here.**

Full Moon Fire Jam Summer Dates

Happy solstice.   Summer is officially here.   What better way to celebrate the season than Chi-Town's free, full moon fire jams.   These are family friendly, alcohol free, monthly outdoor meet ups with sweet pyrotechnics & drum jams.   Highly recommended!

Check out our photo filled past coverage by clicking here.

Here's the new website for full moon jam.   Check it out for all the details.

Month	Day of Week	Gather Time	Jam Start Time	Finish Time
July 2	** Monday	gather 7:3pm	jam starts 8:00pm	end 10:15pm
August 1	** Wednesday	gather 7:00pm	jam starts 7:30pm	end 10:15pm
August 30	** Thursday	gather 7:00pm	jam starts 7:30pm	end 10:15pm
September 30	Sunday	gather 7:00pm	jam starts 7:30pm	end 10:15pm
October 29	Monday	gather 7:00pm	jam starts 7:30pm	end 10:15pm

Play Locally-Fire Spinning Events Throughout Chicago

Going through Full Moon Fire Jam withdrawal?    October is the ideal month to still see amazing displays of fire spinning, juggling, hooping and more.   Liz and the Full Moon Jam Organizers put out this great list.   So check it out.   If you missed ChiIL Mama's photo filled coverage of the final jam, check it out here.


Here's one of our Android HD videos from the last jam.





The Full Moon Jam is on hiatus till spring, but here is a list of fire performances that will be happening all around the City, for the rest of October.   Going to any of these performance is a great way to support the fire artists in our community, but also gives you the ability to see choreographed pieces, elaborate costuming and beautiful stage design that have been created specifically for the performance that you are going to watch.  The experience is very different then going to the jam and watching fire dancers dance to the beat of a drum.  

Fire In Chicago for October:

Oct 21 – Friday

Pyrotechniq @ Navy Pier – 6pm, 7pm, 830pm -FREE -  http://www.navypier.com/halloween/halloween.html

Oct 22nd - Saturday

Dollface Performing: Oct 22nd – Cirque du Cite @ tzar - http://cirqueducitechicago.eventbrite.com/

Pyrotechniq @ Navy Pier – 6pm, 7pm, 830pm --FREE

Oct 23- Sunday

Pyrotechniq @ Navy Pier – 530pm, 630pm, 730pm - -FREE

Oct 24th - Monday

Gaea Performing: - "Harvest Festival: Getting Ready for Winter" in Little Village's Amor de Dios Church 2356 South Sawyer Avenue  5-8pm.

Oct 28th – Friday

Pyrotechniq @ Navy Pier – 6pm, 7pm, 830pm - -FREE

Oct 29th – Saturday

Pyrotechniq @ Navy Pier – 6pm, 7pm, 830pm  --FREE

Freakeasy's Monkey's Paw Massacre @ The Metro -   Fire Stage & Fire Art.  11:30, 12:30 and 1:30am  www.freakeasy.net

Oct 30th – Sunday

Pyrotechniq @ Navy Pier – 530pm, 630pm, 730pm - -FREE

Halloween Night – Oct 31st - Monday

Pyrotechniq @ Navy Pier – 530pm, 630pm, 730pm --FREE

Homebrew Haunted House @ Glenview - 1760 harrison 

North Halsted Halloween Parade @ Halsted and Belmont- -FREE during parade and stage show (9pm) -http://www.northalsted.com/pages/northalsted_halloween_parade/31.php

Connect, Inspire, Grow - Networking Event @ The  Vertical Sky Lounge on Halloween night, 8:30pm. - http://cigtober-eorg.eventbrite.com/

Not October... but still FIRE

Thanksgiving Day Parade - Barefoot Hawaiian and friends spinning fire in the parade 

**Not fire related, but speaking of Hawaiian...

Saturday, October 22, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.OAHU AT LINCOLN PARK ZOO’S “SPOOKY ZOO SPECTACULAR”
Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 North Clark Street.  Come and join in on some haunted Hawaii fun at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual “Spooky Zoo Spectacular.” This family-friendly event provides a free, safe and family-friendly environment for kids to dress up in their favorite costume and learn about animals, make crafts, enjoy entertainment, and collect goodies. Keep an eye out for the Oahu area, featuring fun Hawaii keiki (children) crafts and island treats. This event is free and open to the public. Visit www.lpzoo.org for more information.


Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.HAWAII AT SHEDD AQUARIUM
John G. Shedd Aquarium, 1200 South Lake Shore DriveDiscover the intriguing marine life of the Hawaiian Islands at Shedd Aquarium! Make your own fresh flower lei, sample Hawaii treats, learn about the unique and rare Niihau shell, and enjoy fun activities with the Pacific Whale Foundation, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Waikiki Aquarium. This event is open to the public. Visit www.sheddaquarium.org for more information.