Article Archive for August 2009
The Harrison Street Ukulele Players, will be performing at the upcoming Blockbuster Release Party for The Beatles Rock Band Game on September 8 in Elgin.
Experience everything from fiber arts to culinary arts, yoga stretching to glass blowing, jewelry design to intuitive painting.
During Art on Harrison, many of the beautifully decorated rain barrels that you’ve been seeing in the Arts District all summer will be on auction.
In addition to hosting 30+ guest artist exhibitors, Art on Harrison has many family-friendly activities. Come on down and make a creative day of it on Saturday, September 12.
Craig Charlton of Trattoria 225 is featured in the Wednesday Journal
By Robin Zimmerman
From eight tracks and cassette decks to digital downloads and satellite radio, the American recording industry has been in a constant state of flux for the past forty years. But, in the village …
By Alicia Spates
The Beatles left its stamp on the world, so it’s only fitting that Art Gecko owner Lisa Nordstrom of Oak Park is remembering the Fab Four with a mail art exhibit. On display at …
Art Gecko - 19 HARRISON - Enjoy “THE END,” a mail art exhibit commemorating the 4oth anniversary of the breakup of The Beatles. This Beatles-themed group show includes generously donated artwork sent through the postal …
We have a diverse array of visiting artists for Art on Harrison. See them on the street on Saturday, 9/12, from 12-6 PM. Sample a slide show showing some of their work.
Jerome McDonnell, Host of Worldview, interviews Judy Hoffman, Co-Founder and President of Art Creation Foundation for Children. The kids produce traditional Haitian arts and crafts pieces. Some of their art work is on display at Ridge Art here in Oak Park.

