Buried in the news of a Smashing Pumpkins pop-up shop for this weekend’s appearance at The Nights We Stole Christmas…was the fact that its location will be the new home of the Double Door.

The above photo greeted Pumpkins fans as they shopped for exclusive merch at 1050 W. Wilson Ave. in Uptown.  It’s been confirmed by many news outlets now that indeed the famed concert venue will be returning to Chicago, at what once-upon-a-time was an old theater.

After being forced to vacate their long standing home in Wicker Park in 2017 — and replaced by a Yeti store this year — Double Door is going to be back.  And it will create a triangle of venues — including the Riviera, Aragon Ballroom, and the rebirth of the Double Door.  I’m excited for the future.  — [eric]