Visual Arts
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Arlington Hts. glass studio helps woman finish Sandy Hook tributeJul 31, 2014 5:15 am - When 26 children and adults were shot and killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in December 2012, people all over the country were inspired to donate, send letters and ...
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Veterans in Lovell's Expressive Arts program receive suppliesJul 28, 2014 11:00 pm - Vietnam veteran Johnnie Johnson's packing list, wherever he travels, always includes his prized possession - a sizable piece of original artwork painted by a fellow Viet...
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Rosemont students, Chicago artist partner to create mural of Mexican cultureJul 28, 2014 1:01 am - A group of young Rosemont artists and a Chicago muralist are bringing some color, and pride, to the sides of formerly drab brick industrial buildings. A 15-by-300-foot m...
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In Chicago, colorful Pilsen broadens its palateJul 27, 2014 5:45 am - Outside Thalia Hall, the most happening new spot in Chicago's emerging Pilsen neighborhood, I do a double take. It's a freezing night, and there's a small woman with a g...
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Palatine hosts Arts in the Park on SaturdayJul 22, 2014 11:00 pm - While another part of downtown Palatine rocks this weekend with the annual Rockin' the Blocks fest, residents seeking a calmer cultural experience can head to nearby Tow...
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Geneva Arts Fair: an interactive galleryJul 22, 2014 11:00 pm - If you want to know the story behind a piece of artwork before purchasing it, the Geneva Arts Fair offers many such opportunities. The fair, which runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m....
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Out of character: Chinese calligraphy at the MetJul 22, 2014 5:45 am - NEW YORK - Large public exhibits of ancient Chinese calligraphy are rare in the United States, as are major shows that can be appreciated by kids as well as adults, novi...
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Naperville parade mural shows 'happy people, family values'Jul 21, 2014 1:00 am - Scenes of happy people enjoying a parade will linger in downtown Naperville long after the city's Labor Day procession wraps up. The “Naperville Loves a Parade” mural is...
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Carol Stream photographer turns tree into something almost GothicJul 16, 2014 11:01 am - It looks like something out of a dream or Gothic fairy tale. Look closely and you see a tree with twisting branches and sun-dappled leaves contrasted against the hazy s...
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Going to extremes at a mountaintop weather museumJul 15, 2014 5:00 am - MOUNT WASHINGTON, N.H. - How do you rebuild a weather museum atop a mountain known for some of the world's worst weather? Very carefully. Extreme Mount Washington sits o...