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St. Charles Fine Art Show to feature 100 artists, chalk painting performances
May 23, 2019 6:55 AM - The St. Charles Fine Art Show began more than two decades ago with about 35 booths and a goal of bringing people downtown. This weekend, the 21st annual event along Riverside Avenue will feature the work of 100 juried artists with a range of specialties. -
Easy on the eyes: Art festivals return this weekend to Barrington, Schaumburg
May 22, 2019 6:14 AM - Art lovers can browse the work of hundreds of fine artists this weekend, with the return of the Prairie Arts Festival in Schaumburg and the Barrington Art Festival. -
Adler Center and Libertyville Arts Commission announce new community mural
May 20, 2019 3:16 PM - The David Adler Music and Arts Center and the Libertyville Arts Commission have announced a new Community Movable Mural project and issued a call for mural artists. -
Des Plaines Art Guild to hold 'Paint 'n' Sip' event May 24
May 20, 2019 9:47 AM - The Des Plaines Art Guild in cooperation with the Des Plaines Park District will hold its third "Paint 'n' Sip" party from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 24 at the Lake Park Pavilion, 1015 Howard Ave., Des Plaines. -
Organizers hope to move Barrington plein air competition beyond downtown
May 16, 2019 5:30 AM - Barrington cultural leaders are hoping to have some artists working beyond the village's downtown later this year for the community's third plein air event, set for Oct. 12. -
Popular Buffalo Grove, Wheeling park district art teacher going strong at 88
May 17, 2019 7:57 AM - Students who want to take an art class with 88-year-old Enid Silverman know they need to arrive early to sign up as every class fills up quickly. What students love about Silverman is her patience, her kind critiques and her ability to simply make their work better. -
An architectural pilgrimage: Private homes in Oak Park open May 18 for Wright Plus
May 15, 2019 12:44 PM - Few things in life prove worth standing in line. For me, the rare chance to peek inside homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright ranks near the top. And you can do so for one day only during Wright Plus May 18 in Oak Park. -
5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbs
May 14, 2019 6:00 AM - Fun things to do this week for $5 or less: Sample sweet treats at the Long Grove Chocolate Festival, marvel at temporal creations at a Sidewalk Art Contest in Westmont or learn about Chicago-area amusement parks at the Elmhurst History Museum. -
Elmhurst History Museum explores history of amusement parks
May 10, 2019 6:18 AM - A new exhibit that opened Friday at the Elmhurst History Museum explores the Chicago area amusement park scene with photos, artifacts, advertisements, memorabilia and video. -
Geneva library names May Artist of the Month
May 3, 2019 10:09 PM - The Geneva Public Library announces the artist for the month for May is Kathleen Prendergast.
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