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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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Fish Fry Friday in the District! - 10/16

Submitted by libbey_paul on Thursday, 8 October 2009

Something fishy is going on during our Third Friday Gallery Walk on Friday, October 16, 2009, from 6-9 PM.  We’ll keep our doors open late so you can join our art party on Harrison Street in the nine blocks west of Austin.

ArtRageous! Oak Park
Below is a sampling of events:

17 HARRISON
Harrison Works - Visit us and view our new fish paintings by artist Elizabeth Gaylord Schutt.

19 HARRISON
Art Gecko, Ltd. - Stop in for funky fish items and other interesting contemporary folk, found and outsider art.

21 HARRISON
Ridge Art - Check out our papier-mâché fish made by children in Haiti.  We also are hosting a kanga party to promote eco-safari excursions to Tanzania in East Africa on Friday, October 16, 6-9 PM and Saturday, October 17, noon-5 PM.  Pat House of Vanishing Worlds LLC-Safari Tracks will demonstrate how to wrap and use kanga cloths. They will also be offered for sale.

29 HARRISON
Expression Graphics - Enjoy the work of guest printmaker Rene Arceo who is exhibiting his Day of the Dead portfolio. Also see our original Fish Prints and a large selection of fish printed textiles.

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Kathy Reller Designs - Sample finger foods and beverages as you browse this beautiful and affordable collection of hand-crafted gemstone jewelry.

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Pamela Penney Textile Arts - Take 50% off all fish toys and fish ornaments.  See our newest fall-friendly scarves, gloves and hats.

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Creative Changes - We will be hosting a Process Painting Open Studio on October 16.  For details, people can go to our website: CreativeChangesOakPark.com.  Come be creative with us and snack on goldfish crackers!

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Sirius Cooks - Enjoy Homemade Jenna’s 3-Fish Stew for cats and dogs, and check out our discounts on fishy treats.

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Bead in Hand - We’ve got fish at Bead in Hand!  Fish beads and fish charms await fish lovers!  Make anything with a fish in it - we’ll help you during the Third Friday Gallery Walk and give you 20% off your entire purchase! Open until 8 PM.

905 S. LOMBARD
Buzz Café - Partake in the Buzz’s fabulous organic burgers and your B.Y.O.B while you listen to singer/songwriter Zapruder Point. Or grab a tuna melt to stay in the theme! Open until 9 PM.

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Prodigy Glassworks - Take 20% off all glass fish.  Make your own fish mobile for $30.  Enjoy wine and goldfish.

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Briejo - Stop in the District’s newest restaurant for Briejo’s unique twist on an old favorite.  A fish fry never tasted so good!

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Trattoria 225 - Enjoy delicious rustic Italian food sea-faring style, like white clam pizza or pan-seared tilapia topped with spinach, artichoke hearts & fresh tomato.

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Calypso Moon- Water paintings are 50% off.  Stop by with the kids to do a $5 fish wall hanging workshop! Sample fishy treats and wine.

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