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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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.
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Public announcements and notices from our individual members and/or association.
Director Diane VanDerhei has humorously interpreted both the first and second acts of the traditional ballet.
Janice Elkins will be showing her latest exhibit “THE FIGURE AS ICON” at Gallery Pink with an opening reception on Sunday, October 18, from 2-5 PM.
Sarah’s Inn gives battered women the tools to take control
By BOB SKOLNIK
Contributing Reporter
Six years ago, Amy was at a low point in her life. Her husband of eight years had been hitting her, pushing her …
Friday 2nd
5-9pm
Burgers, Beers and Bands
Fabulous organic burgers, B.Y.O.B and live music!
6:30-8:30pm
Prophet’s of the Elk Band
7-9pm
Tarot card readings with Errol
Saturday 3rd
5-9pm
Burgers, Beers and Bands
Fabulous organic burgers, B.Y.O.B and live music!
6-8:30pm
Greg Reish—Old Tyme Country
www.oldtymestrings.com
Monday, 5th
6-8pm
Tarot Readings with …
Please join us either Friday evening, October 16, or Saturday afternoon, October 17, for an interesting demonstration on wearing and using kanga cloths and for more information about eco-safari excursions in Tanzania. Bring your friends.
By Jessica Pierce
If the change in seasons and the dour economy have you a little down, you might want to head to Oak Park for a creative pick-me-up during ArtRageous, a new 10-day art festival.
The …
Harrison Works (15 Harrison) is hosting two shows: Seated Stories (through Sunday, Oct. 25), and the 7th Annual Art of & About Baseball Show (through Sunday, Oct. 11).
By Lou Carlozo
Confessions of a Pop Culture Pilgrim
Just west of Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, a stretch of Harrison Street in Oak Park, Ill. is revitalizing once-sleepy (and empty) storefronts with a force retrograde to any Great …
Steve Petergal plays the music of John Lennon on the ukulele at Eastgate Café at 7 PM. Free admission.
Capping off a near perfect day at Art on Harrison (9/11-12) was a successful silent auction of the beautifully decorated rain barrels. Below is the list of rain barrel winners. Thank you all for participating …