http://www.oakparkartsdistrict.com Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:53:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Who doesn't love the Easter Bunny?  OK, you can stay home, but everyone else come to the Oak Park Arts District and have your child's photo taken with our Bunny.  He will be waiting for you at Creative Changes.  From there your child will receive a map that will take ... http://www.oakparkartsdistrict.com/exhibitions-classes-schedules/the-easter-bunny-is-coming-to-the-arts-district/ 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 A  St. Patrick’s Day Celebration 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Young artists will be available from ... http://www.oakparkartsdistrict.com/exhibitions-classes-schedules/st-patricks-day-on-harrison-3-17-10/ Melissa Simo Awakening the Spine A Feldenkrais Workshop In this workshop, we will explore the potent power, mobility, and centering found within the spine. Feldenkrais can help awaken parts of ourselves that are dormant.  By giving the spine attention, and exploring the possibility for movement and breath, we can begin to find more openness, ... http://www.oakparkartsdistrict.com/premier-members/awakening-the-spine/ As with every third Friday, restaurants and galleries will be open.   There will also be various special events taking place throughout the district, some of which are listed below.  So please.... eat, drink and be INSPIRED! Book Signing at Ridge Art to benefit Haitian Reconstruction 21 Harrison Street The Working Women of Suburban ... http://www.oakparkartsdistrict.com/exhibitions-classes-schedules/march-19-third-friday-gallery-walk/ 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 Harrison Street is known for it's artist's studios, galleries, one-of-a-kind boutiques and restaurants. What's Blooming is ... http://www.oakparkartsdistrict.com/exhibitions-classes-schedules/call-for-artists-vendors-may-22-2010/ Trattoria 225 will keep its name and menu in the switchover but will lose Craig Charlton, the Oak Park resident who brought the eatery to life in 2007. He closed the sale on Monday to two out-of-towners. Read the full article from the Wednesday Journal here. http://www.oakparkartsdistrict.com/news/new-owners-for-trattoria-wednesday-journal-3-2-10/ Monday, 1st 6-8pm Stitch and Bitch knitting group—all are Welcome 7-9pm Open Mic with Buzz—All are welcome to perform! Tuesday, 2nd 6am Bible Study, all are welcome Wednesday, 3rd 7-9pm Oak Park PALs a peace group that works to inform the community by showing documentaries and hosting speakers. 7-9pm Spirituality Café Thursday, 4th 7-8:30pm Mind Tango—join the newest club at Buzz ... http://www.oakparkartsdistrict.com/exhibitions-classes-schedules/february-events-at-the-buzz-cafe-905-s-lombard/ 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 Changes we hope to provide opportunities for you to reconnect with your inner wisest self ... http://www.oakparkartsdistrict.com/exhibitions-classes-schedules/creative-changes-february-schedule-140-harrison/ Friday, March 19, 2010, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 21 Harrison Street The Working Women of Suburban Promised Land Ridge Art and Soweto West Press will host a Women’s History Month discussion with Suburban Promised Land co-authors Stan West, Peggy Tuck Sinko, Frank Lipo, and Yves Hughes, Jr.  A portion of the sales ... http://www.oakparkartsdistrict.com/premier-members/book-signing-at-ridge-art-to-benefit-haitian-reconstruction/ 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 in Oak Park getting a new restaurant. The village's plan commission voted 5-1 last week to ... http://www.oakparkartsdistrict.com/news/alley-closure-okd-on-harrison/