Crafts and bazaars
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Art in the Countryside: 5:30-8 p.m. June 20, Countryside Center, 21154 W. Shirley Road, Palatine. Over 70 clients of Countryside Center will exhibit their work in an array of media. The event is free and all pieces of artwork will be available for sale via a silent auction. Majority of the proceeds benefit the artist-client. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments served. For information, (847) 540-3705 or www.countrysideassn.org.
Barrington Country Garden and Antique Faire: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 20-21 in Barrington. Tours of private gardens, antique vendors, entertainment, food, demonstrations and more. $40-$75. Free shuttles leave every 15 minutes from Barrington High School, 1616 W. Main St. and 800 Hart Road on Friday and from 800 Hart Road on Saturday. Proceeds benefit Hands of Hope, a not-for-profit organization fighting HIV/AIDS in Africa. (847) 622-5201 or handsofhopeonline.org.
Evanston Festival Theatre's 36th annual Custer's Last Stand: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. June 21 and 22. Evanston Main Street Station Shopping District, Evanston. Features more than 350 artists, craftspeople and antique dealers. Food from 28 restaurants, entertainment on three stages. custerfair.com.
Bartlett Festival of the Arts: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 28, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 29, Bartlett Park, Oak and North avenues, Bartlett. Juried arts festival includes 53 artists in a variety of media, entertainment, henna arts, drumming circles, children's stories and art, quilting and culinary demonstrations along with a wine tasting. Food and wine tent. For a schedule of events or information, visit www.artsinbartlett.org or call (630) 372-4152.
Hoffman Estates Arts and Crafts Fair: June 28-29, Hoffman Estates Police Department, 1200 Gannon Drive, Hoffman Estates. (847) 252-5446 or www.hoffmanestates.com.
Summer Serenade's Art in the Towne Square Park: 1-4 p.m. June 29, 150 W. Palatine Road, Palatine. Artisans and crafters are invited to show and sell their works. Booth space $40. Call Tina, (847) 705-7530 or write to P.O. Box 664, Palatine, IL 60078.
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Fourth of July Jubilee Craft Show and Resale Market: 4 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 4, College Church of the Nazarene, at the corner of Career Center Road (1000 West Road) and 6000 North Road, Bourbonnais. For information, call Pam at (815) 432-2639 or e-mail psash@netzero.com.
Arts & Crafts Fair/Business and Charity Expo: Noon-8 p.m. July 4 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 5, during the Hometown Fest at Community Park, on Palatine Road and Northwest Highway, Palatine. Fair and expo will feature over 50 exhibits of arts and crafts along with a business expo and a charity expo especially for nonprofit organizations. (847) 604-0288 or e-mail info@palatinejaycees.org.
Mundelein Jaycees 2008 Community Days Antiques, Collectibles and Crafts Fair: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 5 and 6, Santa Maria Del Popolo Church, 116 N. Lake St., Mundelein.
Skokie Art Guild's Art Fair: July 12 and 13, Skokie Village Green, downtown Skokie. Outdoor art fair. Artists space available, prizes and awards. Apply now. For application or information, contact skokieart@aol.com or call (847) 677-8163.
Arlington Heights Garden Clubs 2008 Garden Walk and Unique Boutique: July 13. Shop for unique garden finds, raffle. (847) 962-9909.
Glenview Art League 54th Outdoor Art Fair: July 26 and 27; Lyon School, Lake Street and Waukegan Road, Glenview. For information, call (847) 724-4007 or e-mail glenviewartleague@att.net.
American Society of Artists Inc. seventh annual An Arts Adventure art show: July 27; Gold Coast area of Chicago. Qualified area artists and craftsmen are invited to participate in this juried event. For application, call (312) 751-2500, (847) 991-4748 or visit americansocietyofartists.org.