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.

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Article Archive for March 2009

April Events at Buzz Cafe
Tuesday, 31 Mar, 2009 – 23:27 | Comments Off

Wednesday, 1st
7-9pm
Oak Park PALs
a peace group that will work to inform people in the community by showing documentaries and hosting speakers.
7-9pm
Spirituality Cafe
Discussion on Race, Religion and Putting an End to Racism, Sponsored by the Bahai’s …

OPAD Donates $1000 to United Cerebral Palsy (3/13/09)
Friday, 20 Mar, 2009 – 23:07 | Comments Off
OPAD Donates $1000 to United Cerebral Palsy (3/13/09)

Oak Park Arts District Business Association president, Pamela Penney (Pamela Penney Textile Arts, 130 Harrison), and board member, Karen Light (Studio Light, 27G Harrison), presented a check for $1000 to United Cerebral Palsy…

Gobsmacked on Harrison (Wednesday Journal, 3/17/09)
Friday, 20 Mar, 2009 – 2:09 | Comments Off

Eastgate Cafe (102 Harrison) was featured in an article in the 3/17/09 Wednesday Journal.

Painting as a Spiritual Exercise (Wednesday Journal, 3/11/09)
Tuesday, 17 Mar, 2009 – 10:00 | Comments Off

Terry Mueller (Creative Changes, 140 Harrison Street) is featured in a 3/11/09 Wednesday Journal article by Tom Holmes.

Moon Whispers Intention Doll Workshop - 3/21
Monday, 16 Mar, 2009 – 14:21 | Comments Off
Moon Whispers Intention Doll Workshop - 3/21

Intention Doll Workship - Spring Equinox Offering
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2009, from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Fee: $65
Come laugh, play and emerge more deeply into a more authentic sense of who you are becoming!

What’s Blooming on Harrison, 5/15-16
Saturday, 14 Mar, 2009 – 8:30 | Comments Off
What’s Blooming on Harrison, 5/15-16

The Oak Park Arts District’s annual spring arts event, What’s Blooming on Harrison (5/15-16), has a green theme this year. Come learn how “It’s Easy Being Green” with local green experts in garden, food, transportation and home. Want to know how to optimize your recycling? Interested in building a green addition? Join us for this great, family-friendly community event!

Children’s Summer Dance & Costume Camp - Enroll Now!
Saturday, 14 Mar, 2009 – 7:58 | Comments Off

Enroll today in Dance & Costume Camp, a unique and creative performing arts experience combining costume design and dance. Intuit Dance and Pamela Penney Textile Arts are joining forces to offer this exciting camp during the week of July 13-17.

Children’s Summer Art Camp - Enroll Now!
Saturday, 14 Mar, 2009 – 7:41 | Comments Off

Enroll your children in the Oak Park Arts District’s Summer Art Camp and give them the opportunity to expand their skills with professional artists through dance, mixed-media, glasswork, beading, culinary arts, fiber arts, print-making, origami and more! There are two 2-week sessions: June 15-26 or August 10-21.

Come Celebrate Spring with Us! - 3/20
Saturday, 14 Mar, 2009 – 6:54 | Comments Off
Come Celebrate Spring with Us! - 3/20

Join us on Friday, March 20, as the Oak Park Arts District creatively welcomes in the long overdue spring season.  Every third Friday, we keep our doors open late so you can join our art …

Thanks for Your Support of Mardi Gras on Harrison!
Friday, 13 Mar, 2009 – 9:00 | No Comment
Thanks for Your Support of Mardi Gras on Harrison!

THE PARTY WAS A GREAT SUCCESS! On Tuesday, February 24, the Oak Park Arts District hosted Mardi Gras on Harrison, a mini arts festival and charity fundraiser. Roughly 200 guests joined in the revelry.

Thanks to our many old and new friends who helped make this event a success!