Visual Arts
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Things to do April 17-23: Rick Springfield, Central States Numismatic Society Convention, Earth Day events and moreApr 13, 2026 12:30 pm - Add these to your calendar this week: Rick Springfield at the Genesee Theatre, the Central States Numismatic Society Convention at the Schaumburg Convention Center, Earth Day events in several suburbs and more.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for March 2026Apr 09, 2026 8:11 am - The top finishers in March’s amateur photo contest capture nature’s wonders and spectacular sky shows.
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Exhibition of oil paintings opens at Des Plaines libraryApr 09, 2026 6:40 am - A selection of artist Bill Pagan’s oil paintings are on display through May at the Des Plaines Public Library.
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Things to do April 10-16: Jon Lovitz, Expo Chicago, BoDeans, Tommy Davidson and moreApr 06, 2026 1:15 pm - Make plans to see Jon Lovitz and Andrew Dice Clay performing a double-bill stand-up comedy show at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, Expo Chicago at Navy Pier, BoDeans at the Paramount Theatre, the Great Midwest Train Show in Wheaton, Tommy Davidson at the Chicago Improv in Schaumburg and more.
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Celebrating creativity: Meet the 2026 District 214, Daily Herald Community Art & Writing Contest winnersApr 06, 2026 11:29 am - We proudly present the winners of the Arts Unlimited District 214/Daily Herald Community Arts and Writing Contest. Their winning submissions will publish over the next week.
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Third place winners, 2026 Arts Unlimited District 214/Daily Herald Community Arts and Writing ContestApr 06, 2026 11:20 am - Here are the third-place winners in the 2026 Arts Unlimited District 214/Daily Herald Community Arts and Writing Contest. The first-place winners published on March 20; second-place winners published on March 25.
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Century-old pulp magazines become hot collectibles at 25th annual Windy City ConventionApr 03, 2026 11:23 pm - The 25th annual Windy City Pulp and Paper Convention in Lombard celebrated the 130th anniversary of pulp magazines, drawing dealers and customers from around the world to buy and sell vintage pulps, comics, and memorabilia.
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Diverse programs offered at Indian Trails Public Library in WheelingApr 01, 2026 9:04 am - Wheeling’s Indian Trails Public Library offers programs for writers, gardeners and crafters next week, just to name a few.
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Aurora Public Art to debut new exhibit from renowned sculptor and historian
Mar 31, 2026 10:30 pm - Aurora's Public Art Division will unveil Charles Smith's "A Truth in Stone and Spirit" exhibit on April 3, featuring life-sized figures made from found materials and cement that undergo natural weatherization to symbolize African American resilience.
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Local photographer earns top honors at Chicago area competitionMar 31, 2026 9:52 pm - Mike Baker won Best of Show for November 2025 from the Chicago Area Camera Clubs Association for his photograph "Launch to the Next Outpost" in the Individual Creative Contest. The image also placed second among all entries submitted throughout the year.