Finish your holiday shopping in the Oak Park Arts District this weekend.  We’re open late this Friday (6-9 PM, with some restaurants open later!), and will light the street in your honor.  Find sales, creative projects and one-of-a-kind gifts to help you shop artfully this holiday! Don’t forget to purchase an origami Gratitude Crane to support Oak Park schools. See the list of stores selling the cranes.

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Harrison Works - Visit us and find an affordable gift from one of our guest artists or a painting by gallery owner Elizabeth Gaylord Schutt.

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Art Gecko, Ltd. - Shop artfully, affordably and GREEN at Art Gecko!  We have new found object jewelry and journals made with funky vintage book covers in stock–as well as Christmas stockings created with recycled sweaters and ornaments handcrafted with vintage metal and glass slide mounts. Bring in a non-perishable food item to donate to the OPRF Food Pantry and get 10% off your entire purchase.”
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Ridge Art - We want to make it easy to shop artfully this holiday.  Stop by for a 20% discount for the entire weekend.  See some of our newest finds from a recent trip to Haiti.

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Kathy Reller Designs - Sample finger foods and beverages as you browse this beautiful and affordable collection of hand-crafted gemstone jewelry.  See the work of our guest textile artist, Sherry VerWey, from Hobart, IN. Her company is called Gypsy Soul.

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Dancing Krow & Third Friday Gallery - Join us, Karen Schuman, Bruce MacMartin, Jeanne Friedell, and Dave Lombardi at Dancing Krow.  Peek your head into Third Friday Gallery to see new artwork and new artists.  Open from 6-10 PM.  The studio will also be open to customers on Wednesdays, 12-5 PM, with hand-crafted art for beautiful gifts.

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Eastgate Café - Indulge in a bowl of lobster bisque soup and a delicious sandwich of your choosing.  Finish with a delicious pastry.  Enjoy it all in this cozy café that’s all warm brick and wood. Open until 11 PM.

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Pamela Penney Textile Arts - Do some last-minute holiday shopping. Bring a donation for the OPRF Food Pantry through December for a discount of 20% off one item in the gallery. The silent auction for the Crazy Crochet Afghan will continue through Friday night at 9:00 PM, with proceeds going to Sarah’s Inn. On Saturday from 2-5 PM, stop by for a family “wire and beaded angel” workshop for all ages. $6 per person.

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Creative Changes - Stop by to warm yourself up with a cup of hot tea or glass of wine! Then check out our sales on affordable holiday gifts.  Cynthia Conte Ceramics and Art are 25% off, and Julie Twomey handpainted ornaments on sale for $10 (normally $16)! Open 3-8 PM.

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Bead in Hand - Grab that unfinished project or bring in the jewelry you no longer wear (because it is either broken or out of style) and DO something with it!  Would Grandma’s pearls make nice earrings for the grandchildren?  We can help with design and finishing, and loan you the tools you need to finally complete that project you started oh so long ago.  Space is limited so please call to reserve your place.  Drop-ins are welcome if we haven’t filled up.  December 18, 6-8 PM, $10 Special holiday offer - sign up for $10 and bring a friend for free!  (Materials extra, 10% off).

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Buzz Café - Partake in the Buzz’s fabulous organic burgers and your B.Y.O.B while you listen to singer/songwriter Zapruder Point. Or grab a tuna melt to stay in the theme! Open until 9 PM.

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Briejo - Stop in the District’s newest restaurant for crispy fried artichokes with soy ginger aoli followed by the delicious sea scallops in a savory butter sauce.  Hungry yet?  There’s a lot more to choose from on this delicious, eclectic menu.

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Trattoria 225 - Enjoy delicious rustic Italian food that will warm you from the inside out. Try the wood-oven roasted beets followed by the baked penne with pepperoni and spicy fennel sausage.  Vegetarian? Savor the Greek pizza or the butternut squash-filled ravioli!  Listen to Compass Rose Quintet from 9-11 PM; no cover charge.

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Wonderwall Music Shoppe & Emporium - Find just the right musical or fanciful gift in our space.  See a full range of ukuleles appropriate for any level.

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Calypso Moon - Come be creative with us during our “Let It Snow” event. Make snowman-themed crafts and enjoy refreshments.  $1 donation to cover materials is welcome.

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