Okay so I’ve only gone snowboarding a few times in my life, and it hasn’t been recently. As an ex skater, I’ve wished to learn how to properly snowboard without breaking limbs, but alas a torn meniscus in my right knee has kept me away from the thought of gliding down powder hills!! Well I might just sign up for one of Burton’s nifty ‘Learn to Ride’ courses and learn a thing or two this winter!

Meantime, we can all prepare ourselves to look damn cool for the cold season with a little help from Burton. I’ve always loved the Burton brand and everything they’ve been doing since their incarnation. They have finally opened a new shop here in Chicago, and they’ve gone big and given us a 4-story FLAGSHIP!! As the West coast peeps would say, TOTALLY RAD!

Stop in when you’re on the East end of the city at, 56 E. Walton Street, and if you’re up for going out tonight, there is a special party happening at Sound-bar with music by DJ Steve Aoki Kid Millionaire and Pase Rock. Details and more events listed below or check the Burton site for future events!!!! Burton Events
Oh and if you read the October 3 event listing, you may have spotted pro rider Trevor Andrews name. Wonder if Santogold will be making a Chicago appearance with him??

Wednesday, September 19:
Burton Chicago Grand Opening After-Party at Sound Bar
Open to the 21+ public
Sound Bar: 226 W. Ontario 9 PM – 2 AM
Special guests include Jake Burton, Hannah Teter, Elena Hight, Molly Aguirre, Danny Davis, Jeremy Jones and Keir Dillon.

Featuring music by: DJ STEVE AOKI KID MILLIONAIRE and PASE ROCK

Wednesday, October 3: Burton World Tour Hits Chicago
Pro Burton riders Shaun White, Kelly Clark, Hannah Teter, Molly Aguirre, Mason Aguirre, Danny Davis, Nicolas Mueller and Trevor Andrew will be in the Windy City to celebrate Burton’s new Chicago store, meet local riders and premiere the new Burton promo video “Thanks in Advance”.

Autograph Session #1 – 10/3
3pm-5pm @ Shred Shop
3801 W Oakton, Skokie

Autograph Session #2 – 10/3
6pm-8pm @ Burton Flagship Store – Chicago
56 E Walton Street, Chicago

Video Premiere/After Party – 10/3
8pm-12am @ Debonair Social Club (21+)
1332 2nd Street, Chicago