See the Arts District Schedule for 2010
Wed, 23/12/09 – 4:33 | Comments Off

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.

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1. Businesses / Galleries

Descriptions of the businesses, galleries, and restaurants you’ll find in the arts district.

2. Street Events

We have many district-wide events – Art Festivals, Third Friday Gallery Walks, Celebrations and Retreats!

3. What's Going On

Many of our member galleries and business have exhibitions, events, and classes throughout the year.

4. In the News

Read what the press has to say about the Oak Park Arts District and our members.

5. Announcements

Public announcements and notices from our individual members and/or association.

3. What's Going On »

St. Patrick’s Day on Harrison (3-17-10)
Thu, 11/03/10 – 1:26 | Comments Off

BUZZ CAFE presents:

Oak Park PALs

7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

A peace group that works to inform the community by showing documentaries and hosting speakers.

905 S. Lombard Street

Click HERE for the Buzz’s calendar.


EASTGATE CAFE:

102 Harrison Street

A  St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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.


It’s a day for everyone to be a little Irish!

March 19 - Third Friday Gallery Walk
Tue, 9/03/10 – 16:10 | Comments Off

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 …

New Owners for Trattoria (Wednesday Journal 3-2-10)
Tue, 2/03/10 – 1:28 | Comments Off

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 …

Alley closure OK’d on Harrison
Fri, 26/02/10 – 20:30 | Comments Off

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 …

Kid’s Summer Art Camp FAQ’s
Mon, 15/02/10 – 3:40 | Comments Off

OPAD Summer Art Camp Program Frequently Asked Questions.

New Class Schedule at Pamela Penney Textile Arts
Sat, 13/02/10 – 3:58 | Comments Off

New classes in Felting, Knitting, Dying and a ‘Tween Open Sewing Studio on Friday afternoons at Pamela Penney Textile Arts February through May 2010!

February Events at Dancing Krow and Third Friday Gallery (41 & 43 Harrison)
Thu, 11/02/10 – 6:19 | Comments Off
February Events at Dancing Krow and Third Friday Gallery (41 & 43 Harrison)

Join us this month for events and classes! Our Third Friday event is in conjunction with Kathy Reller’s Designs at 31 Harrison.

Harrison Peachy, but Retailer Heading Downtown (Wednesday Journal, 2/2/10)
Thu, 11/02/10 – 5:46 | Comments Off

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!

Creative Changes February Schedule (140 Harrison)
Thu, 11/02/10 – 5:35 | Comments Off

Join us for process painting, free meditation classes and other enriching activities!

OK, But Did They Get the Elvis Shrine? (Wednesday Journal, 1/12/10)
Wed, 10/02/10 – 21:29 | Comments Off
OK, But Did They Get the Elvis Shrine? (<i>Wednesday Journal</i>, 1/12/10)

Flashpoint Academy students filmed at Val’s halla Records for a documentary on the health of independent music stores.

2009 Villager of the Year Runners Up (Wednesday Journal, 1/5/10)
Wed, 10/02/10 – 21:09 | Comments Off
2009 Villager of the Year Runners Up (<i>Wednesday Journal</i>, 1/5/10)

Two Arts District members, Laura Maychruk and Georgina Mitchell, were runners up for Wednesday Journal’s 2009 Villager of the Year.