Visual Arts
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Waukegan ArtWauk:Jun 17, 2014 1:01 am - "Colorful Communications," an art show by Kim Rahal, will open Saturday June 21, at Dandelion Gallery, 109 S. Genesee St., Waukegan. The opening reception, from 5 to 9 p...
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Rare stamp could set record at NYC auctionJun 17, 2014 1:00 am - NEW YORK — A 1-cent postage stamp from a 19th century British colony in South America is poised to become the world's most valuable stamp — again. The 1856 British Guian...
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Infrared image reveals hidden man in Picasso paintingJun 17, 2014 1:00 am - WASHINGTON — Scientists and art experts finally know what's beneath one of Pablo Picasso's first masterpieces, “The Blue Room,” using advances in infrared imagery to rev...
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Weekend picks: Bruno Mars plays the suburbs FridayJun 16, 2014 11:00 pm - FRIDAY Patchy arts: Die-hard stitchers and quilters won't want to miss the International Quilt Festival Chicago 2014, which continues this weekend at the Donald...
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Sunday picks: Don't miss Lionel Richie in Tinley ParkJun 15, 2014 6:00 am - Singing 'Hello': If you love Lionel Richie songs like “Stuck on You” or “Say You, Say Me,” then don't miss his All The Hits All Night Long Tour with CeeLo Green toni...
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Kids activities kick off Swedish DaysJun 14, 2014 8:00 am - Kids enjoy festivals any day, but Tuesday's Swedish Days kickoff explodes with activity for young visitors. Imagination is all you need at Creation Station opening at 10...
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Plenty of options for dining at Swedish DaysJun 14, 2014 8:00 am - Whether you love authentic Swedish fare, savor American favorites or have a taste for an original creation, you are bound to find something to tempt you from the many ou...
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Dance through the decades at Swedish DaysJun 14, 2014 8:00 am - Do you like to twist and shout or do the hustle? Celebrating 65 years of Swedish Days, each night on Third Street will feature a decade in music, starting Tuesday with t...
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Weekend picks: Comedian Erin Jackson plays Zanies RosemontJun 14, 2014 6:00 am - Comic lady: Comedian Erin Jackson returns to town for another engagement at Zanies at MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont. $22 plus a two menu-item purchase...
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Weekend picks: Feel the blues at Chicago's Blues FestJun 08, 2014 11:00 pm - Big blues: Bettye LaVette, Aaron Neville and Dr. John are just a few of the stars performing at the Chicago Blues Festival. Head over to the world's largest free blu...