Visual Arts
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'The Art of Banksy' delays opening to Aug. 7Jun 24, 2021 1:00 am - "The Art of Banksy" has delayed its Chicago opening from July 1 to Aug. 7. The traveling exhibit also now has a home, after months of publicity without a named venue. T...
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Festivals June 25-July 1: Swedish Days, Strawberry Fest, car shows & moreJun 23, 2021 11:00 pm - This weekend Greek Fest 2021: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, June 24, and noon to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday, June 25-27, at St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church, 133 S. Roselle Ro...
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Best Bets: Celebrate summer at Long Grove Strawberry FestivalJun 22, 2021 6:00 am - Dance activism Former Hubbard Street Dance Chicago dancer and choreographer Jie-Hung Connie Shiau returns to collaborate with composer Jerome Begin and filmmaker Kevin M...
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St. Charles Public Library foundation gives donors first peek at renovationsJun 18, 2021 11:00 pm - On June 17, the new 56,000 square-foot St. Charles Public Library hosted a Foundation Donor Appreciation event offering a first look at the city's beautiful new facility...
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Festivals June 18-24: Juneteenth celebrations, Rotary Fest, Swedish Days and moreJun 15, 2021 11:00 pm - This weekend Elk Grove Rotary Fest: 6-10:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, June 16-17; 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 18; 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday, June 19; and 2-9 p....
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Best Bets: The Obama Portraits head to the Art Institute of ChicagoJun 15, 2021 6:00 am - Presidential portraits Kehinde Wiley's painting of President Barack Obama and Amy Sherald's portrait of former first lady Michelle Obama - known as The Obama Portraits -...
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Mundelein seeking artists to decorate town for upcoming Grand Prix bicycle raceJun 15, 2021 1:00 am - The Mundelein Arts Commission is seeking amateur, professional and student artists to create temporary chalk art displays for the inaugural Mundelein Grand Prix bicycle ...
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Aurora Arts Alliance hosts 'Let's Paint!' at June 17 eventJun 13, 2021 11:00 pm - The Aurora Arts Alliance invites you to join in some outdoor painting at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 17, at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway in Aurora. The June meet-up will be...
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'Empowered woman': How College of DuPage costume designer re-created Frida Kahlo's bold fashionJun 12, 2021 1:00 am - Just imagine high society in the 1930s when along came Frida Kahlo in her Mexican regalia. Early in their marriage, Kahlo visited American cities with her husband, Diego...
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Wheaton Art Walk returning this weekendJun 11, 2021 1:00 am - Downtown Wheaton will play host to a juried art festival this weekend on Hale Street and Karlskoga Avenue. The Wheaton Art Walk will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Satu...