Visual Arts
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Share your adventures in McHenry County Conservation District photo contestJun 02, 2021 11:00 pm - This summer McHenry County Conservation District wants to see your best shot. The 3rd annual Instagram photo contest begins Tuesday, June 15, which is also Nature Photog...
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Festivals June 4-10: Naperville Soulfest, Elgin's Going Dutch Fest and moreJun 02, 2021 6:00 am - This weekend Aurora First Fridays: 5-9 p.m. Friday, June 4, at various locations in Aurora. June's First Fridays events also celebrate Pride Month. Paramount School...
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Why Frida Kahlo show will be a 'boon' for Glen Ellyn, WheatonJun 02, 2021 5:10 am - Karen Evensen owns a downtown Glen Ellyn shop catering to anyone with an affinity for imported olive oils, balsamic vinegars and Frida Kahlo. That a gourmet olive oil st...
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Elgin ramps up for public art campaign at Willard SkateparkJun 02, 2021 1:00 am - The Elgin Cultural Arts Commission is ramping up for another public art campaign, this time at the city's largest skatepark. A call for art is open for the commission's...
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Best Bets: 'Timeless' Kahlo exhibit opens Saturday in Glen EllynJun 01, 2021 6:00 am - Iconic artist "Frida Kahlo: Timeless" is the largest exhibit dedicated to the iconic 20th-century Mexican artist to visit the Chicago area in more than 40 years. It feat...
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Aurora's First Fridays celebrates Pride, Arts Weekend June 4May 31, 2021 11:00 pm - First Fridays will feature more than two dozen venues open with art, music, and more on June 4. The evening will kick off a two-day Aurora Arts Weekend on June 4-5. June...
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See art, hear music at Fine Line gallery during Fox River Arts RambleMay 31, 2021 11:00 pm - The Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles is one of 17 locations taking part in this year's Fox River Arts Ramble on Saturday, June 5. Fox Valley is rich in art,...
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Frida Kahlo sneak peek at COD delights Mexican consul general, othersMay 29, 2021 1:00 am - The full scope of "Frida Kahlo: Timeless" at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn came into view Saturday at the exhibit's media preview day. This summer exhibition devoted ...
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Browse the art fairs in Barrington and St. Charles this weekendMay 28, 2021 6:00 am - As pandemic restrictions begin easing up, outdoor events are making a comeback, and this weekend marks the return of two favorites - the Barrington Art Festival and the ...
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Barrington art fest is back with new featuresMay 28, 2021 1:00 am - The free Barrington Art Festival returns in full swing this weekend with two new features: a community art project and a collection of donated art to benefit people in s...