Visual Arts
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Easy on the eyes: Art festivals return this weekend to Barrington, SchaumburgMay 20, 2019 11:00 pm - Art lovers can browse the work of hundreds of fine artists this weekend, with the return of the Prairie Arts Festival in Schaumburg and the Barrington Art Festival. ...
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Des Plaines Art Guild to hold 'Paint 'n' Sip' event May 24May 19, 2019 11:00 pm - The Des Plaines Art Guild in cooperation with the Des Plaines Park District will hold its third "Paint 'n' Sip" party from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 24 at the Lake Park...
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Adler Center and Libertyville Arts Commission announce new community muralMay 19, 2019 11:00 pm - David Adler Center submission The David Adler Music and Arts Center and the Libertyville Arts Commission have announced a new Community Movable Mural project and issued ...
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Organizers hope to move Barrington plein air competition beyond downtownMay 16, 2019 5:30 am - Barrington cultural leaders are hoping to have some artists working beyond the village's downtown later this year for the community's third plein air event, set for Oct....
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Popular Buffalo Grove, Wheeling park district art teacher going strong at 88May 15, 2019 11:00 pm - Students who want to take an art class with Enid Silverman know they need to arrive early to sign up as every class fills up quickly. Every class she offers has a waitin...
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An architectural pilgrimage: Private homes in Oak Park open May 18 for Wright PlusMay 14, 2019 11:00 pm - Few things in life prove worth standing in line. For me, the rare chance to peek inside homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright ranks near the top. Last May, my Glen Ellyn...
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5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbsMay 14, 2019 6:00 am - Sweet treats Sample all kinds of chocolate-infused creations at the Long Grove Chocolate Festival. There's lots of chocolate treats, a chocolate scavenger hunt, a pie-ea...
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Elmhurst History Museum explores history of amusement parksMay 08, 2019 11:00 pm - Before digital diversions like social media and internet surfing came along, there were amusement parks. And while Ferris wheels, roller coasters, carousels and carniv...
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Geneva library names May Artist of the MonthMay 02, 2019 11:00 pm - The Geneva Public Library announces the artist for the month for May is Kathleen Prendergast. Prendergast began taking art lessons following her retirement four years a...
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See outstanding student artwork at District 300 Foundation showApr 30, 2019 11:00 pm - The Community Unit District 300 Foundation for Educational Excellence will present the seventh annual District 300 Foundation Art Show from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 3,...