Help save Double Door!

As I mentioned yesterday, Double Door is in danger of being closed down. This would be unspeakably tragic and a huge blow to the music scene. So do something about it!

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Attend the court hearing on June 9th, 2005 at 2pm at the Cook County Courthouse, Room 2601 in Daley Center.

Write a letter to Alderman Manny Flores expressing your support for Double Door at ward01@cityofchicago.org

Sample letter:
Dear Alderman Flores,

I am writing to express my concern over the fate of venerable Chicago music venue Double Door. Double Door is currently involved in a court battle with their landlords over their lease agreement. The outcome of this lawsuit will determine the future of the club.

Double Door is an integral part of the cultural and music scene in Chicago, and has nurtured the careers of many local and national artists since opening in 1994. Double Door has brought attention, visitors and culture to our city, and to lose this institution would be a great blow to Chicago’s musical landscape.

(ADD YOUR PERSONAL CONNECTION WITH DOUBLE DOOR HERE – Did your band play at Double Door? Do you love to come to Double Door for shows? Etc.)

I strongly urge you to join me in supporting Double Door in their fight to remain open and continue to bring great music to Chicago for many years to come.

Sincerely,
(YOUR NAME HERE)

Write a letter to the editor expressing your support for Double Door -
Chicago Sun-Times: letters@suntimes.com
Chicago Tribune: ctc-TribLetter@tribune.com
Chicago Reader: letters@chicagoreader.com

Sample letter:

Dear Editor,

I am writing to express my concern over the fate of venerable Chicago music venue Double Door. Double Door is currently involved in a court battle with their landlords over their lease agreement. The outcome of this lawsuit will determine the future of the club.

Double Door is an integral part of the cultural and music scene in Chicago, and has nurtured the careers of many local and national artists since opening in 1994. Double Door has brought attention, visitors and culture to our city, and to lose this institution would be a great blow to Chicago’s musical landscape.

(ADD YOUR PERSONAL CONNECTION WITH DOUBLE DOOR HERE – Did your band play at Double Door? Do you love to come to Double Door for shows? Etc.)

I strongly urge all Chicago music fans to join me in supporting Double Door in their fight to remain open and continue to bring great music to Chicago for many years to come.

Sincerely,

(YOUR NAME HERE)

Do it.