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QUENNECT 4 (Q4) CHICAGO

QUENNECT4 IS BORN

Chicago - Feb 2007 - John Ibarra, et. al., in a follow on to his urban youth enterprise campaign, has opened a new front on Chicago's west side on North Avenue near Humbolt park called Quennect4 or Q4 for short. Drawing on local resources and grit and his guys, his new hang-out is gaining quite a bit of popularity as well as visibility having now hosted several relatively high profile events for public outreash and awareness. Sponsoring non-smoking campaign, dance troops and 'open-mic' call Frequencies Audible to Humans in concert with www.apolloprojects.org on Thursdays, John says he see the coming together of many things that he had worked on over these last several years. Mr. Ibarra is definitely the brains behind these opertions and refuses to lay any blame for failure on anyone other than himself for why his other projects did not quite take off. "They were just things I did to learn how to do it right with the right people and contacts". Drop by any time at 2716 West North and California Avenue or drop him a note at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to get a line on upcoming events.

QUENNECT4's Blurbs

What can we say, that hasn’t been said already…
We work hard and we play hard…
f*ckn’ around with all our friends and family along the way.
Stop by anytime!
music/noise/analog/digital/art/doodles/dance/seizures… we don’t discriminate!

check out www.myspace.com/quennectfour to hear some of our musical allies or contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you have any questions, request or photo's to share.

Quennect 4 is an independently-run alternative art-multi use space that supports the intersection of social, political, economical and geographic communities. Q4 focuses on diversity and giving back to the community. Founded by John Ibarra and Fausto Lopez, Q4's very existence is a testament to the necessity of a multilateral vision in the process of cultural (r)evolution. Our dedication to diversity is evident in our events, which range from consciousness-raising parties focused on social justice issues to multi-media art shows exhibiting the work of emerging artist.

When we are not opening our doors to the community, we are knocking on theirs and seeking opportunities to collaborate. Art is a powerful tool for social and political change. It is for these reasons that we actively seek out opportunities to connect artist to the communities they effect.

What We Do

Dedication to diversity is evident in our events, which range from creating awareness, to Multi-media art shows exhibiting the work of local emerging artists. Art is a powerful tool for social and political change. It is for these reasons that we actively seek out opportunities to connect artists to their communities they effect.

We also collaborate with different groups and organizations through pro-bono work, and re interested in bartering services. In addition, we also provide sound-engineering services for an economical fee. If you are interested in any of the services mentioned, please contact John at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

"do your thing..."

"Art is the heart’s explosion on the world. Music. Dance. Poetry. Art on cars, on walls, on our skins. There is probably no more powerful force for change in this uncertain and crisis-ridden world than young people and their art. It is the consciousness of the world breaking away from the strangle grip of an archaic social order." -Luis Rodriguez

Events Hosted By Q4

Cafe Vida

Cafe Vida is a weekly event hosted by Q4, which features a different world music group,
as well as local emerging artists exhibiting their work. This event focuses on supporting
the local World music scene in Chicago for everyone to enjoy.

Cafe Vida takes place every Wednesday night, located at the Wicker Well Lounge, 1637
W. North Ave., in Bucktown. Doors open at 9:30 PM, admission is free, and you must be
21+ to attend. For more information on this event, check our calendar of events
for the weekly lineup.

20hzx20kHz

20HzX20kHz is an open-mic event every last Thursday of the month. This event is an
opportunity for many local musicians to feature their music, and it?s also an opportunity
for Q4 to give back to the community by charging attendees with canned goods.
Q4 then takes the canned goods and donate them to shelters and soup kitchens in the
area.