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Altered Photography Workshop	Event Type: Workshop Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 2:30pm - Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 4:30pm In conjunction with Intuit's exhibition, Finding Beauty: The Art of Lee Godie, Intuit will offer an exciting hands-on workshop with a vintage photo booth onsite. Lee Godie was a Chicago self-taught artist, who often used photography as a way to explore identity. Using the photo booth and Godie as inspiration, participants will create their own altered self-portraits. The workshop will be instructed by artist, Amy Mayfield. Mayfield received her MFA from The School of the Art Institute of more... Event Location Venue: Intuit: The Center for Intuitive & Outsider Art Address: 756 N Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60622 Google Map Neighborhood: West Town
AMEBA Acrobatic & Aerial Dance Classes	Event Type: Class Monday, September 15, 2008 - 2:00pm - Wednesday, May 20, 2009 - 3:00pm AMEBA Acrobatic & Aerial Dance integrates the athleticism and daring of aerial arts into the creative voice of contemporary dance. At the center of AMEBA's work, our classes offer fun and challenging opportunities taught to a variety of skill levels. Learn Trapeze, Lyra, Bungee, Silks, Rope and Harness as well as many different acrobatic skills while increasing agility, flexibility, strength and creativity. Classes more... Event Location Venue: Belle Plaine Studio Address: 2014 W. Belle Plaine 4022 N. St. Louis Ave Chicago, IL 60618 Google Map Neighborhood: Lincoln Square
Leslie Tejada: Woven Light	Event Type: Opening Friday, September 5, 2008 - 5:00pm - Sunday, October 5, 2008 - 12:00am Gallery KH is proud to showcase Woven Light, the latest exhibition by gallery artist Leslie Tejada. Woven Light runs from September 5 to October 5 with an opening cocktail reception scheduled on September 5, 5-8PM. After finding inspiration in the landscapes of Santa Barbara, California for 40 years, Tejada made the move to Portland, Oregon where she found new inspiration in the northern light and the changing seasons. more... Event Location Venue: Gallery KH Address: 311 W. Superior St Chicago, IL 60654 Google Map Neighborhood: River North
An Afternoon of Art & Music	Event Type: Exhibit Event Type: Performance Saturday, August 23, 2008 - 4:00pm - Saturday, August 23, 2008 - 7:30pm An afternoon of an exhibition of the artwork of Andrew C. Krueger and a live performance of the music of Scott Peckenpaugh. myspace.com/jaacksignco myspace.com/scottpeckenpaugh Event Location Venue: The 3160 Address: 3160 North Clark St. 773-327-5969 Chicago, IL 60657 Google Map Neighborhood: Lakeview
FRESH ART SERVED DAILY!!	Event Type: Opening Sunday, August 3, 2008 - 8:43pm - Saturday, August 30, 2008 - 12:00am August is our Grand Opening! Stop in and see what the freshest art around looks like. There is something for everyone. Collectors will find lifelong treasures on our walls. Event Location Venue: Poe.M Art House Address: 5226 Main St. Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 Google Map Neighborhood: Downers Grove
Wilmette Arts Guild Festival of Fine Arts 2008	Event Type: Festival Event Type: Fair Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 10:00am - Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 5:00pm Sunday, September 14, 2008 - 10:00am - Sunday, September 14, 2008 - 4:00pm North Shore's premier Fine Arts Festival featuring over 60 well known local artists. Food available from Hecky's BBQ, Tomato Head Pizza Kitchen, Koi, and Bobtail Homemade Ice Cream. Music by Lake Forest Symphony's Jim Kendros and Midwest Young Artists. Beautifully landscaped by Kirsten Mormino, Mormino Landscape Services, Lincolnshire IL.. Event Location Venue: Fine Arts Festival Address: Metra Lot at Greenbay Road and Lake Ave. Wilmette, Il. 60091 Google Map Neighborhood: Wilmette
Pullman Hobofest	Event Type: Exhibit Event Type: Performance Event Type: Lecture Event Type: Festival Saturday, September 6, 2008 - 8:00am - Sunday, September 7, 2008 - 9:00pm http://hobofest.southchicago.info Join the neigborhood of Pullman, a Chicago Historic District and national treasure as we celebrate another true national treasure: the Hobo. Enjoy food, music, dancing, camping, storytelling and more at the event for the whole family! Attractions scheduled this year include exhibits, a big barndance, and "Chicago's Largest Mulligan Stew Ever!" more... Event Location Venue: South Side Chicago - Pullman Historic District Address: various historic locations in the historic district of Pullman 111th St & Cottage Grove Ave. Chicago, IL 60628 Google Map Neighborhood: Other City South
Fred Camper Art Lecture	Event Type: Lecture Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 4:00pm Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 Exhibit extended and Lecture Due to great public interest in Camper's show, it has been extended for one more day, and the gallery will be open from 1 pm to 6 pm. Camper will give a gallery talk (similar to the talk he gave on June 21st) at 4 pm. Admission is free. Also, Camper has finished new work related to the work in his current show. "Colors 1: Transitions, Near Gray" will be available in the gallery for viewing (though not hung on the walls) starting on Friday, August 1st, at 4 pm, through Saturday. REFRESHMENTS SPONSORED BY GOOSE ISLAND 312 Event Location Venue: Caro d'Offay Gallery Address: 2204 W. North Ave Chicago, IL 60647 Google Map Neighborhood: Wicker Park