We have a quite a line up of creative activities for 2010, and can’t wait to share them with Oak Park residents and the surrounding community.
Read the full story »Descriptions of the businesses, galleries, and restaurants you’ll find in the arts district.
We have many district-wide events – Art Festivals, Third Friday Gallery Walks, Celebrations and Retreats!
Many of our member galleries and business have exhibitions, events, and classes throughout the year.
Read what the press has to say about the Oak Park Arts District and our members.
Public announcements and notices from our individual members and/or association.
A peace group that works to inform the community by showing documentaries and hosting speakers.
905 S. Lombard StreetClick HERE for the Buzz’s calendar.
Young artists will be available from 12:00pm to make your face “Irish” and colorful. Danny Carlos (man in a skirt) will be arriving with his bagpipes at 3:00pm, small youth group of Step Dancers will arrive at a some time around 3. We will have special of the Day and of the Year - Corn-Beef, Potato, Cabbage (sweet and sour) and GREEN Beer all day long available to make your day special and fun.
As with every third Friday, restaurants and galleries will be open. There will also be a various special events taking place throughout the district, some of which are listed below. So, please…. eat, drink and …
Trattoria 225 will keep its name and menu in the switchover but will lose Craig Charlton, the Oak Park resident who brought the eatery to life in 2007. He closed the sale on Monday to …
Kleronomos hopes approval will pave way for new restaurant
By MARTY STEMPNIAK
Staff Reporter
First reported 2/19/2010 4:59 p.m.
A decision last Thursday could pave the way for a high-traffic alley closing and a long-empty building on Harrison Street …
OPAD Summer Art Camp Program Frequently Asked Questions.
New classes in Felting, Knitting, Dying and a ‘Tween Open Sewing Studio on Friday afternoons at Pamela Penney Textile Arts February through May 2010!
Join us this month for events and classes! Our Third Friday event is in conjunction with Kathy Reller’s Designs at 31 Harrison.
Karen Morava of the Careful Peach Boutique will be moving to Downtown Oak Park to expand her space. Best of luck, Karen, the Arts District will miss you!
Join us for process painting, free meditation classes and other enriching activities!
Flashpoint Academy students filmed at Val’s halla Records for a documentary on the health of independent music stores.
Two Arts District members, Laura Maychruk and Georgina Mitchell, were runners up for Wednesday Journal’s 2009 Villager of the Year.
