ART ON HARRISON - our annual fall art show
Sat, 3/07/10 – 18:52 | Comments Off

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th
The street will be lined with luminaries as galleries & stores stay open with special guests and events.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th
More than 50 artists will be exhibiting along the sidewalk.
Live Music and Dance performances …

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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.

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Article Archive for April 2010

Buzz Cafe’s May Schedule
Friday, 30 Apr, 2010 – 13:42 | Comments Off

Buzz Café
905 S. Lombard Ave.
Oak Park
708-524-2899
www.thebuzzcafe.com

Saturday, 1st
8am –11am
Farmer’s Market Band
5-9pm
Burgers, Beers and Bands
Fabulous organic burgers, B.Y.O.B and live music!
7-8:30pm
“Swing”- Jazz standards

Monday, 3rd
6-8pm
Stitch and Bitch knitting group-all are
welcome
6-8pm
Tarot readings with Tonya
7-9pm
Open …

What’s Blooming on Harrison Street’s TENTH Anniversary Art Show
Wednesday, 28 Apr, 2010 – 0:37 | Comments Off
What’s Blooming on Harrison Street’s TENTH Anniversary Art Show

On May 21st and 22nd, the Oak Park Arts District will be celebrating their Tenth Anniversary of What’s Blooming on Harrison.  We are excited to have over 40 artists participating in this year’s event which …

A new place for a familiar face…
Tuesday, 20 Apr, 2010 – 21:02 | Comments Off

Get ready for Bright Olive Gallery on Harrison Street!  Jennifer Tiner, from Calypso Moon, will be moving into Studio Light and teaching art camps, participating in Art Rageous Oak Park and What’s Blooming on Harrison! …

Creative Changes April & May Schedule (140 Harrison)
Monday, 19 Apr, 2010 – 17:00 | Comments Off

We have already celebrated our first anniversary!  The mission of Creative Changes is to create wholeness in the community, and already 2010 seems to be a year filled with challenges for many people.  At Creative …

Art & Food Event at Trattoria 225 - April 24th
Monday, 19 Apr, 2010 – 0:04 | Comments Off

225 Harrison Street - free admission
The Art and Food Event will be held at at Trattoria 225 in the Oak Park Arts District for Loyola Medical School and will also be open to the public.
The …

April 17th, Expressions Graphics presents…
Friday, 16 Apr, 2010 – 3:02 | Comments Off

A  joint show with Jill Kramer (New Landscape Images) and Janet Schill (Beautiful Objects to Inspire and Heal).
Reception for the artists is on Saturday, April 17 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.
Upcoming classes:
Make Your Own Tibetan …

Third Friday Gallery Walk - April 16th!
Tuesday, 13 Apr, 2010 – 23:52 | Comments Off

Dine out at one of our delicious restaurants then take a stroll along Harrison Street to see the latest in art work and fashion.  This month’s theme is Earth Day.
Special attractions include:
Art Gecko, 19 Harrison …

What’s Blooming on Harrison’s 10th Anniversary - May 21 & 22
Tuesday, 13 Apr, 2010 – 23:26 | Comments Off
What’s Blooming on Harrison’s 10th Anniversary - May 21 & 22

The Oak Park Arts District is now accepting applications for artists and vendors to participate in the annual What’s Blooming on Harrison street event which takes place May 21-22, 2010. This nine block area on …

Ridge Art to Host Silent Auction & Exhibit (May 21-22)
Tuesday, 13 Apr, 2010 – 17:03 | Comments Off

Auction will Benefit Haitian Children May 21 and 22

Moved by the tragic earthquake in Haiti, a group of local children’s book illustrators decided to use their talents to raise funds to benefit the …

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas - Bead in Hand
Tuesday, 13 Apr, 2010 – 16:17 | Comments Off

Friday, May 7, 3 - 6 pm, MOTHER’S DAY GIFT DROP-IN
Drop by between 3 and 6 pm and make a Birthstone Bracelet as a special gift for your mom.  Design and string a bracelet using …