Visual Arts
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‘Groovy’: Colorful outdoor art installations transform the Tri-CitiesOct 01, 2025 9:29 am - The Terrain Exhibitions art festival started in Oak Park and has spread to other cities, including Geneva, where residents are hosting artwork in their front yards through Nov. 15.
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Monochronicle curating Aurora’s second annual Lumenaura, an art & light festivalOct 01, 2025 7:15 am - Aurora’s second annual Lumenaura on Oct. 10-26 featuring cutting-edge light installations and interactive experiences by national and international artists.It showcases innovative artworks like responsive light sculptures, laser graffiti, enchanted fountains, and installations that react to human presence, transforming public spaces.
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Batavia Art League begins its second yearSep 30, 2025 9:34 pm - The Batavia Art League welcomes anyone interested in creating art and embraces all mediums, with past activities including watercolor, colored pencil, clay tutorials, and visiting art exhibits
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Things to do Oct. 3-9: Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival, Cider and Ale Festival, Oktoberfests and moreSep 30, 2025 9:47 am - Mark your calendar for the Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival, Harmony Fest Featuring the Taste of Arlington Heights, the Morton Arboretum’s Cider and Ale Festival, Oktoberfests, Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns at Chicago Botanic Garden and more.
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Mundelein officials again considering an arts centerSep 29, 2025 2:58 pm - Mundelein officials have revived an on-and-off discussion about creating a hometown cultural arts center.
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Why more murals could come to MundeleinSep 25, 2025 5:01 pm - Proposed zoning changes could lead to more public murals being painted in Mundelein.
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Art After Dark event celebrates Downers Grove Public Library’s art collection
Sep 24, 2025 11:44 am - The Downers Grove Public Library has a permanent collection of 30 art pieces, including a dress made from woven romance novel pages created by former employee Carrie Ann Bronkowski in memory of her friend Nadine Walsh.
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Things to do Sept. 26 to Oct. 2: Long Grove Apple Fest, Huntley Fall Fest, Oktoberfests and moreSep 23, 2025 11:18 am - Mark your calendar for the Long Grove Apple Fest, Jack O’Lantern World, Huntley Fall Fest, Celebración de los Árboles at Morton Arboretum, Oktoberfests across the suburbs, Pumpkin Fest at Cosley Zoo and more happening this week.
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Things to do Sept. 19-25: Oktoberfests, Naperville Irish Fest, Elgin Fringe Festival, Cary Main Street Fest and moreSep 16, 2025 1:46 pm - Mark your calendar for Oktoberfests in Libertyville, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village, Palatine and Highland Park; Tacos and Tequila Festival in Geneva; Naperville Irish Fest; Cantigny Car Show and more happening this week.
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Noah Gabriel’s ‘Inspirations’ exhibit featured at Marmion AcademySep 14, 2025 3:37 pm - Noah Gabriel's "Inspirations" exhibit celebrates musicians who influenced his art, featuring striking black and white portraits. It’s on display at Marmion Academy in Aurora through Oct. 28.