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.
Read the full story »Descriptions of the businesses, galleries, and restaurants you’ll find in the arts district.
We have many district-wide events – Art Festivals, Third Friday Gallery Walks, Celebrations and Retreats!
Many of our member galleries and business have exhibitions, events, and classes throughout the year.
Read what the press has to say about the Oak Park Arts District and our members.
Public announcements and notices from our individual members and/or association.
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.
Learn more about Sallie Wolf of Calypso Moon through this interview by Scotti Cohn in the blog It Happened in Chicago.
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” 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 …
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.
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, …
Check out how busy the Buzz is in December - from Bible study to Mind Tango, Farmer’s Market Band to Ella Gill acoustic guitar.
Amy Pappageorge from Musikgarten (344 Harrison) is featured in this Oak Leaves article.
See the works of a group of very talented artisans: pottery, jewelry, photography, sculptures, prints, paintings and more.
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.