See the Arts District Schedule for 2010
Wed, 23/12/09 – 4:33 | Comments Off

We have a quite a line up of creative activities for 2010, and can’t wait to share them with Oak Park residents and the surrounding community.

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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.

Buzz Café February Events (905 S Lombard)
Wed, 10/02/10 – 16:46 | Comments Off
Buzz Café February Events (905 S Lombard)

Chase away the February blahs at the Buzz. Tango your mind, see your future with tarot, or celebrate with your sweetie on Valentine’s Day.

Meet Author & Artist Sallie Wolf (It Happened in Chicago, 1/17/10))
Mon, 18/01/10 – 4:09 | Comments Off
Meet Author & Artist Sallie Wolf (<i>It Happened in Chicago</i>, 1/17/10))

Learn more about Sallie Wolf of Calypso Moon through this interview by Scotti Cohn in the blog It Happened in Chicago.

Oak Park’s Harrison Street Arts District Stroll (Tripvine, 12/17/09)
Thu, 17/12/09 – 21:47 | Comments Off

By Laurie Borman
Chicago Street Smart

Chicago’s Magnificent Mile® and State Street are must-dos for any holiday strolling, of course. The store windows in Macy’s, the lights up and down Michigan Ave. But there are lots more places …

“Shop the Village” Profitable for Arts District Shoppers!
Thu, 10/12/09 – 15:01 | Comments Off
“Shop the Village” Profitable for Arts District Shoppers!

“Shop the Village” is back in Oak Park!  This year, organizers outfitted a character “Super Shopper Spotter,” in a customized super-hero costume, complete with bright red cape, mask and boots. With the letter “S” in …

Photos with Santa, framed in village spirit (Wednesday Journal, 12/8/09)
Thu, 10/12/09 – 14:29 | Comments Off

For the holiday ritual that drove people out of town, Longfellow moms and a whole bunch of helper elves put together a neighborhood fundraiser. See more of the article in the Wednesday Journal by Matthew Wilson.

Seeking New Artists to Show Their Work
Wed, 9/12/09 – 3:41 | Comments Off

The new addition to Dancing Krow Studio, the Third Friday Gallery (43 Harrison), looking for new artists to join us in showing their work during the January and all future Third Fridays.  If you are interested in being seen, …

Buzz Café December Events
Wed, 2/12/09 – 14:05 | Comments Off
Buzz Café December Events

Check out how busy the Buzz is in December - from Bible study to Mind Tango, Farmer’s Market Band to Ella Gill acoustic guitar.

Friends tell stories together (Pioneer Press, 10/1/09)
Sun, 22/11/09 – 2:08 | Comments Off

Amy Pappageorge from Musikgarten (344 Harrison) is featured in this Oak Leaves article.

Artisans at Gallery Pink - through December
Tue, 17/11/09 – 17:15 | Comments Off
Artisans at Gallery Pink - through December

See the works of a group of very talented artisans: pottery, jewelry, photography, sculptures, prints, paintings and more.

Honor the Anniversary of George Harrison’s Passing - 11/29
Wed, 11/11/09 – 14:54 | Comments Off

Wonderwall’s Harrison Street Ukulele Players pay homage to George Harrison on the 8th anniversary of his passing with songs written and performed by George Harrison as a Beatle and in his solo career. Free event at Eastgate Café from 6-8 PM.