Shout out to artists/dancers/musicians/businesses
Sat, 3/07/10 – 18:52 | Comments Off

We are very excited to be working on Art on Harrison, our annual fall art show, which will be taking place September 10-11th, 2010.  This year’s theme is “Celebrate the Arts in the Oak Park …

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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 February 2010

St. Patrick’s Day on Harrison (3-17-10)
Saturday, 27 Feb, 2010 – 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

Alley closure OK’d on Harrison
Friday, 26 Feb, 2010 – 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 …

New Class Schedule at Pamela Penney Textile Arts
Saturday, 13 Feb, 2010 – 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)
Thursday, 11 Feb, 2010 – 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)
Thursday, 11 Feb, 2010 – 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!

OK, But Did They Get the Elvis Shrine? (Wednesday Journal, 1/12/10)
Wednesday, 10 Feb, 2010 – 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)
Wednesday, 10 Feb, 2010 – 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.