Side Street Studio Arts presents 3rd annual 'Something Wicked' exhibit
ELGIN, Ill. - Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Ct. in Elgin, will be host to a monthlong series of events in conjunction with their October exhibition "Something Wicked. The third annual exhibition, in collaboration with area artists John LaFleur and David Metzger, is a temporary art installation featuring a variety of arts media whose subject matter is meant to instill a combined sense of wonder, awe and perhaps a little dread, and features over 20 artists from the Elgin area and around the United States.
"John and Dave approached us with this amazing idea before we even opened Side Street's doors over two years ago. We loved it from the first mention," said Melvin. "The work that has come in is of the highest quality and super creepy - an inspiring combination."
"Something Wicked" kicks off Friday, Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. with the First Friday art opening and reception, featuring musical guest Night Witch. The event is open to the public, with a $5 suggested donation at the door.
Side Street Studio Arts was founded by Tanner Melvin and Erin Rehberg in 2013 as an outlet for the Elgin arts scene. Currently under the direction of Amanda Harris, Melvin, and Rehberg, Side Street provides educational and creative resources and an accessible space, run by artists. Side Street's mission is to support the artist and artistic journey through collaboration.
Gallery hours are noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday or by appointment.
The artists are: Stephen Schreiner, Chris Palm, Bruce Bachelder and Mike Rende (BaM!), Brad Weber and Rende, Bradley Vorreyer, Erin Cramer, Ken Simonsen, Logan Woodbury, Tanner Melvin, Anthony N. Camastro, David Metzger, Eve Johnston, Brian Garbrecht, Kimberly Witz, Jason Walker, SamTheJam, Shaina Read, James Stone, Julian Medriano, Talia Jones, Karl Jahnke, and more.
At 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, see the Chicago Burlesque Showcase in "Something Wicked … A Halloween Burlesque Revue," with a $20 suggested donation.
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, join in "Accents Kids Day" with free make and take art projects for the whole family, sponsored in part by Elgin Knit Works. At 8 p.m., Side Street and Eastern Groove Dance Studio present Zahde-a storytelling experience, inspired by the tale of Sheherezade, who would weave stories within stories to keep herself alive night after night featuring guest artist Karim Nagi, Arab musician and folk dancer from Egypt and U.S. There is a $15 suggested donation.
At 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, the Chamber Music on the Fox presents The Wedge Quartet. There is a suggested donation of $20 or $10 for students. The Wedge Quartet specializes in music that is as much fun for audiences as it is for the musicians! Hear them go beyond the usual musical borders to play the best of many genres in their own elegant, kinetic style: from classical to bluegrass to rock to Bollywood, and even their own original compositions.
From 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, "Nightmare on Chicago Street" throughout downtown. The Side Street gallery will play host to the Svengoolie Meet & Greet, and don't miss the "Side Street Side Show" in the parking garage on the corner of Spring and Chicago streets, featuring Chicago, Burlesque Showcase, Tom Hill, La Groove Fatale, Titterglitz, and more.
For more information, contact Side Street Studio Arts at (847) 429-2276, visit www.SideStreetStudioArts.org or the Something Wicked … Facebook event page at www.facebook.com/somethingwickedelgin.