Visual Arts
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Ofrenda exhibit for 'Dia de Los Muertos' continues at Gail Borden Public LibraryNov 01, 2022 1:00 am - The Ofrenda exhibit for "Dia de los Muertos Open Hearts - Our Families" is continuing until Nov. 9 on the second floor at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin. Jessi...
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Retired Palatine teacher brings healing power of art to hospitalized teensOct 31, 2022 6:00 am - Shirley Forpe's love for art has led her to some interesting jobs. First as an art teacher at Conant High School in Hoffman Estates, where she was also the department ch...
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'What Matters' gallery series on Dec. 2 to highlight young creativesOct 30, 2022 11:00 pm - On Friday, Dec. 2, Bureau Gravity is hosting the second event in their "What Matters" photo and video contest and gallery series to showcase and empower the next generat...
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Conant High School art teacher earns state honorOct 25, 2022 6:00 am - James B. Conant High School art teacher Luke Jenner made it a 10-year goal to earn state recognition from the Illinois Art Education Association. He hit the mark two yea...
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Festivals Oct. 28-Nov. 3: Halloween, pumpkin and fall fests take over the suburbsOct 24, 2022 11:00 pm - Ongoing Didier Farms Pumpkinfest: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sunday, Oct. 30, at Didier Farms, 16678 W. Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire. Hayrides, corn maze, pig r...
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Art exhibit by veterans explores 'Imagery & Memory' at the Fine Line galleryOct 24, 2022 11:00 pm - In 2021, the Kavanagh Gallery at Fine Line Creative Art Center had a gallery show called the "Healing Power of Art." The show was filled with work from 30 artists whose...
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Watercolor artist gets work on display at Greenfields of GenevaOct 19, 2022 11:00 pm - He's exceedingly humble and exceptionally talented. Charles (Chuck) Cassell, a GreenFields of Geneva resident, is a gifted watercolor artist in his retirement years. Pri...
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Festivals Oct. 21-27: Nightmare on Chicago Street, Howlin' at the Moon, Cider and Ale Fest & moreOct 19, 2022 6:00 am - Ongoing Didier Farms Pumpkinfest: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 30 at Didier Farms, 16678 W. Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire. Hayrides, corn maze, pig races, Ani...
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Best bets: Lizzo, 'Immersive King Tut,' Theresa Caputo, Richard Marx and moreOct 12, 2022 6:00 am - Jurassic fun Prepare to safari to the wilds of the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont, for a prehistoric encounter as Jurassic Quest stom...
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Over 20 vendors featured at the annual 'Cottages in the Woods' Oct. 15-16Oct 11, 2022 11:00 pm - Travel through a wooded wonderland dressed in autumn splendor where gnomes and fairies hide out with dozens of talented artists and vendors during the annual "Cottages i...