http://www.oakparkartsdistrict.com Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:40:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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/ You are invited to spend a very special afternoon at EastgateCafe Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 Celebration of St. Patrick's Day will start at 12:00pm and end at 9:00pm. Young artists will be available from 12:00pm to make your face "Irish" and colorful. Danny Carlos (man in a skirt) will be arriving with his bagpipes at ... http://www.oakparkartsdistrict.com/premier-members/st-pattys-day-on-harrison-street/ 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 a 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 ... 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/ 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/ OPAD Kid's Summer Art Camp Program Frequently Asked Questions: What is the cost? $360 for ½ day (morning or afternoon only) or $785 for all day camp with lunch supervision.  $10 off registrations before May 15th. It looks like the camps last for two weeks at a time (with two sessions to ... http://www.oakparkartsdistrict.com/annoucements/kids-summer-art-camp-faqs/ New classes in Felting, Knitting, Dying and a 'Tween Open Sewing Studio on Friday afternoons at Pamela Penney Textile Arts February through May 2010! Get your Freaky Fiber Fun here!  Please see our Website for pictures, class descriptions and registration information or email pam@pamelapenney.com. http://www.oakparkartsdistrict.com/exhibitions-classes-schedules/new-class-schedule-at-pamela-penney-textile-arts/