Shout out to artists/dancers/musicians/businesses
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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

Town Focus on Oak Park (West Suburban Living, July-Aug 2009),

Submitted by libbey_paul on Thursday, 9 July 2009

A welcoming blend of history, architecture, culture and human diversity

By Lynn Petrak

One notices a lot of things not typical of the average suburb when walking through the village of Oak Park — structures of global historic significance, quaint mom-and-pop shops with charming storefronts and residents and visitors from all walks of life.
    
Oak Park holds a decidedly distinctive place in the general metropolitan area, known for its famous sons like Frank Lloyd Wright and Ernest Hemingway, its stunning and groundbreaking architecture, its diversity of residents, and its welcoming of culture and entrepreneurship alike.

(For full story, see July/August 2009 West Suburban Living issue)