Krampus Krawl art opening at Side Street Studio Arts
Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court in Elgin, will host a monthlong series of events in conjunction with their December exhibition Krampuslauf - Elgin.
The fourth annual Krampuslauf exhibition, curated in conjunction with Elgin artists John LaFleur and David Metzter, are based upon the Krampus lore of the northern European Krampus, who is the dark companion of St. Nicholas, the traditional European winter gift-bringer who rewards good children each year on Dec. 6.
The kindly old Saint leaves the task of punishing bad children to Krampus. Usually seen with horns, hoofs and monstrous tongue, he also can be disguised a sinister gentleman dressed in black, or a hairy man-beast.
Also on exhibit at Side Street is the Krampus-inspired visual art exhibition, "Wrap It Up," a companion exhibition in celebration of the end of another year.
Gallery hours are noon to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, or by appointment.
The artists with Krampuslauf- Elgin will be: SamTheJam, Patricia Wilson, Jane Erlandson, Jane Erlandson & Nancy Guthrie, David Bremer, BaM! (Bruce Bachelder and Mike Rende), Chris Palm, Jeff Ward, Amanda Hinrichs, Jamie Neely, Laura Cueva, Samantha Arnold, Kimberly Witz, Kristy Bowen, Zombiac, Jeff Kolak, Steve Sims, Erin Cramer, John LaFleur, Ken Simonsen, Katy Dickey, Kennedy Shenberg, Jeff Anderson, and Soorin Chung.
The "Wrap It Up" artists include: Jamey Bouwmeester, Chloe Topf, Evan Stoler, Jeff Ward, Kimberly Stourton Witz, Beata Chrzanowska, Chris Palm, and Nancy Guthrie.
• Chicago Burlesque Showcase presents "Sugar & Spice" at 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9. In the cozy cabaret space, the audience has a chance to get up-close-and-personal with some of the hottest talent the Chicago burlesque scene has to offer. "Sugar & Spice" will feature performances by Elle Rioux, Gin Fizz, Florence of Alabia, Hazel Hellbender, Ray Gunn, Brad French, and hosted by MsPixy with Giant Martini. There is a $20 suggested donation. Space is limited, early reservations are recommended.
• Enjoy the Krampus Krawl with an art opening, performances, and more from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Side Street. There is a $5 suggested donation. They are partnering with the Martini Room for a night of Krampus-inspired art, eats, drinks, and fun from 8 to 10 p.m. Alpine Thunder performs at 8 p.m. and the Krampus-inspired Costume Contest at 9:30 p.m.
For information, contact Side Street Studio Arts at (847) 429-2276 or visit www.SideStreetStudioArts.org.