Art exhibit on birds of the Midwest opens July 25

On Saturday, July 25, stop by the Elgin Public Museum, 225 Grand Blvd., for the opening of a photography exhibit by Tony Moline, a talented photographer from Dubuque, Iowa.

Moline fuses his passion for the art medium with his love of nature. This temporary exhibit focus on birds found throughout the Midwest - the common and rare - in beautiful detail. Moline's goal "has always been to expose the people of the Midwest to the variety of life found within a few miles of their home.

Moline is based out of Dubuque, Iowa. He studied photography with a focus on photojournalism and computer imaging at Hawkeye Community College. He honed his skills working at Yellowstone National Park and returned to the Midwest to train his lens on local subjects.

Stop by the museum between 2 and 4 p.m. to browse through the exhibit and talk to the artist. Refreshments will be provided.

Moline's art is for sale at the museum. Most of the framed pieces on display are for sale as well as unframed prints and cards, which can be found in the store. Ask the museum staff for help if interested in a piece.

The exhibit will run through the end of August.

For details, call (847) 741-6655 or visit www.elginpublicmuseum.org. Follow the museum on Facebook or Twitter.