Visual Arts
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Lake Barrington artist's Lincoln painting at presidential library in SpringfieldOct 14, 2020 1:00 am - A Lake Barrington artist says that having one of his paintings displayed in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield is like winning the lotter...
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See the works of local oil painters with Barrington's White HouseOct 12, 2020 11:00 pm - Join Barrington's White House for a Third Thursday Art Night Out virtual presentation by Oil Painters of America, one of today's leading professional art organizations i...
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New 'Ladder of Light' firefighter memorial coming to NapervilleOct 12, 2020 5:30 am - Paul Kuhn was sure he had crafted a solid plan for a new firefighter sculpture that would adorn the small Naperville plaza nestled along Jefferson Avenue. So he did what...
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Teen artist creating lasting impression in downtown LibertyvilleOct 11, 2020 1:00 am - Fourteen-year-old Adler Arts Center student Macaire Everett is no stranger to opportunity. The latest for the Libertyville teen, a freshman at Carmel Catholic High Schoo...
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City of Elmhurst designates Oct. 24 as Frank Lloyd Wright DayOct 06, 2020 11:00 pm - This fall, the city of Elmhurst will be host to two special exhibits honoring the legacy of internationally-famed architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. Elmhurst is home to the...
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Best Bets: 'Get Happy' with Angela Ingersoll or explore first Wheaton Art WalkOct 06, 2020 6:00 am - Scarecrow Stroll Vote on your favorite stuffed creations this weekend as part of the St. Charles 2020 Scarecrow Stroll, featuring window displays, a professional pumpkin...
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'Love where you live': Window art celebrates hometown pride in downtown WheatonOct 06, 2020 5:30 am - The window of a Wheaton ice cream shop has a sweet reminder of what makes the downtown a social center through all four seasons. Before you taste a scoop of the maple cr...
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First Fridays celebrates rescheduled, reenvisioned Roots AuroraSep 29, 2020 11:00 pm - First Fridays will be complete with art, music, and culture as Roots Aurora joins the Oct. 2 lineup. Look for in person (with masks), virtual, and crowd-free event optio...
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Best Bets: Interactive 'Friends Experience' tours to ChicagoSep 29, 2020 11:00 pm - There for You Die-hard fans of the beloved sitcom "Friends" won't want to miss "The Friends Experience." The 12-room interactive display is located along the Magnificent...
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Mural marks Glen Ellyn as the host of coming Frida Kahlo exhibitSep 29, 2020 5:20 am - Geoff Bevington doesn't mind the interruptions. He's painted about 150 murals, but this one is special. It's his most personal. So when Metra commuters, Prairie Path use...