ART ON HARRISON - our annual fall art show
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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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3. What's Going On

Many of our member galleries and business have exhibitions, events, and classes throughout the year.

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Global Activism: Children Helping Haitian Children (NPR’s Worldview, 8/20/09)
Friday, 21 Aug, 2009 – 2:25 | Comments Off
Global Activism: Children Helping Haitian Children (NPR’s Worldview, 8/20/09)

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.

Say Good-Bye to Summer on 8/21
Thursday, 20 Aug, 2009 – 1:50 | Comments Off

Celebrate the last days of summer with Oak Park Arts District this Friday, August, 21, from 6-9 PM.  Join us for our Third Friday Gallery Walk, when we keep our doors open late so you …

Art in the Streets (Pioneer Local, 8/7/09)
Thursday, 20 Aug, 2009 – 1:35 | Comments Off

By Chris LaFortune
The Oak Park Area Arts Council, Oak Park Arts District and Downtown Oak Park all joined forces Thursday to present “Art dans la Rue,” or Art in the Streets, at the corner of Lake and Marion streets Thursday. …

Reception at Newly Remodeled Gallery Pink - 8/27
Tuesday, 18 Aug, 2009 – 22:22 | Comments Off
Reception at Newly Remodeled Gallery Pink - 8/27

Come to a Reception for the newly remodeled Gallery Pink at 149 Harrison, Oak Park, IL, on Thursday, August 27, 2009 from 5 – 8 pm.

Join Us for Art on Harrison
Tuesday, 18 Aug, 2009 – 2:58 | Comments Off
Join Us for Art on Harrison

The Dates:  Friday, September 11, from 6-10 PM, and Saturday, September 12, from 12-8 PM.
The Location:  Art on Harrison is an annual fall arts festival sponsored by the Oak Park Arts District in Oak Park, …

Live Entertainment at Art on Harrison
Tuesday, 4 Aug, 2009 – 14:03 | Comments Off
Live Entertainment at Art on Harrison

On Saturday from 12-8 PM, we have a great line up of entertainment all along our street. Join us on our main stage on Harrison just west of Lombard. Part of the street will be closed off so you can enjoy the festivities.

Art Dans La Rue in Downtown Oak Park
Monday, 3 Aug, 2009 – 14:00 | Comments Off

Art dans la Rue  - Ooh la la!

Downtown Oak Park will host the Oak Park Arts District and the Oak Park Area Arts Council in a mini-celebration of the arts on Thursday, August 6, from 5-9pm on …

“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 …