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 July 2009

“Dime a Dance” at INTUIT Dance - 8/31-9/5
Friday, 31 Jul, 2009 – 18:16 | Comments Off

INTUIT Dance, 237 Harrison Street in heart of Oak Park Arts District, is hosting Dime a Dance.  
Monday August 31- Saturday September 5 
Children’s classes 10 cents and teen and adult classes $1.00.  
Click here for …

Cristina Beller’s Rain Barrel at Field Museum
Wednesday, 22 Jul, 2009 – 20:39 | Comments Off

Artist Cristina Beller, painter of the rain barrel in front of Val’s halla (239 Harrison), has another rain barrel that is being featured in the Water exhibit at the Field Museum of Chicago from July, …

Val’s halla Celebrates 37 Years!
Wednesday, 22 Jul, 2009 – 20:20 | Comments Off

Val’s halla
Anniversary Weekend
July 25 & 26
 
Storewide sale & Music - both days:
 
    SATURDAY - Acoustic Duo - ELLA & TAVI - 1:30 pm
    SUNDAY - Indi/neo folk - THE DOGS - 1:30 pm

Everything will …

Town Focus on Oak Park (West Suburban Living, July-Aug 2009),
Thursday, 9 Jul, 2009 – 20:38 | Comments Off

A welcoming blend of history, architecture, culture and human diversity

By Lynn Petrak

One notices a lot of things not typical of the average suburb when walking through the village of Oak Park — structures of global …

Art Camp a Success
Thursday, 9 Jul, 2009 – 3:06 | Comments Off
Art Camp a Success

The Arts District members would like to extend thanks to families who participated in the June Art Camp. Check out Children’s Art Camp (August 10-21) or Dance & Costume Camp (July 13-17) for more creative opportunities.

Chicago Hip, Right in Oak Park’s Arts District (Wednesday Journal, 7/8/09)
Thursday, 9 Jul, 2009 – 2:37 | Comments Off
Chicago Hip, Right in Oak Park’s Arts District (<u>Wednesday Journal</u>, 7/8/09)

“Only place in town you’ll hear Morrissey,” a Friday night bar regular will tell you about Briejo, the newest restaurant in the Oak Park Arts District and hands-down the hippest dining spot around.
It’s blue jeans …

July Events at Buzz Cafe
Wednesday, 1 Jul, 2009 – 0:14 | Comments Off

Wednesday 1st
7-9pm
Spirituality Cafe
Interfaith discussion on Faith as a Source of Strength and Resiliency in times of need PART 2, sponsored by Bahai’s of Oak Park
7-9pm
Oak Park PALs
a peace group that works to inform the community …