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Shout out to artists/dancers/musicians/businesses
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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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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.

5. Announcements

Public announcements and notices from our individual members and/or association.

Home » 4. In the News

He’s Got the Experience - Even with Martha (Wednesday Journal, 8/25/09)

Submitted by libbey_paul on Friday, 28 August 2009

By Helen Karakoudas

An Italian restaurant run by an Irish guy? Trattoria 225 owner and chef Craig Charlton rates snaps nonetheless.

In 2007, the year he turned old office space at 225 Harrison St. into a place called “trat-to-RI-a two twenty-five,” his BLT pizza made Chicago magazine’s 124 Great Dishes in Chicago. In 2008, Trattoria 225’s Caesar salad made the Chicago Sun-Times best list.

Go to Wednesday Journal online to read more.