Visual Arts
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D-Day, Native American soldiers honored in Schaumburg on anniversaryJun 05, 2021 1:00 am - The 77th anniversary of D-Day and the specific contributions of Native American soldiers were commemorated Saturday at the Trickster Cultural Center in Schaumburg with t...
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Frida Kahlo exhibit opens at the College of DuPage, and here's what not to missJun 05, 2021 1:00 am - Back in 1978, when the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago held a major solo exhibition of Frida Kahlo's work, one newspaper critic wrote a dismissive review of the Me...
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Glen Ellyn artist brings Frida Kahlo light show to Art on theMARTJun 03, 2021 5:10 am - It's a bit of an understatement when Glen Ellyn artist George Berlin says 2021 has been a "big, crazy, whirlwind adventure." Goodness knows life is interesting when you'...
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Share your adventures in McHenry County Conservation District photo contestJun 02, 2021 11:00 pm - This summer McHenry County Conservation District wants to see your best shot. The 3rd annual Instagram photo contest begins Tuesday, June 15, which is also Nature Photog...
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Festivals June 4-10: Naperville Soulfest, Elgin's Going Dutch Fest and moreJun 02, 2021 6:00 am - This weekend Aurora First Fridays: 5-9 p.m. Friday, June 4, at various locations in Aurora. June's First Fridays events also celebrate Pride Month. Paramount School...
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Why Frida Kahlo show will be a 'boon' for Glen Ellyn, WheatonJun 02, 2021 5:10 am - Karen Evensen owns a downtown Glen Ellyn shop catering to anyone with an affinity for imported olive oils, balsamic vinegars and Frida Kahlo. That a gourmet olive oil st...
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Elgin ramps up for public art campaign at Willard SkateparkJun 02, 2021 1:00 am - The Elgin Cultural Arts Commission is ramping up for another public art campaign, this time at the city's largest skatepark. A call for art is open for the commission's...
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Best Bets: 'Timeless' Kahlo exhibit opens Saturday in Glen EllynJun 01, 2021 6:00 am - Iconic artist "Frida Kahlo: Timeless" is the largest exhibit dedicated to the iconic 20th-century Mexican artist to visit the Chicago area in more than 40 years. It feat...
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Aurora's First Fridays celebrates Pride, Arts Weekend June 4May 31, 2021 11:00 pm - First Fridays will feature more than two dozen venues open with art, music, and more on June 4. The evening will kick off a two-day Aurora Arts Weekend on June 4-5. June...
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See art, hear music at Fine Line gallery during Fox River Arts RambleMay 31, 2021 11:00 pm - The Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles is one of 17 locations taking part in this year's Fox River Arts Ramble on Saturday, June 5. Fox Valley is rich in art,...