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DecArts Chicago

amy.rodgers — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:49:30 -0600

It’s a rare experience to encounter a building with

the artistic power of the Chicago Cultural Center.

Created by visionary designers and crafted by highly-skilled artisans, this virtual museum more...

Art of the Ride

Gringolandia Studio — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:38:33 -0500

Site #2 this week-end in the 18th Street Pilsen Open Studios is Motowork's Art of the Ride," a one person show of etchings, pastel drawings, and paintings by Mark Nelson. Nelson, a former resident of the Panama Canal Zone has been living and working in the city of Chicago for 25 years. The art presented here both celebrates the act of riding as well as Nelson's use of social sarcasm. Refreshments will be available to visitors over the week-end of October 18-19, 2008 from 12:00pm - 8:00pm. FREE TRANSPORTATION will be available to the general public. more...

Deadline Projects Presents: Electric

DeadlineProjects — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:02:20 -0500

Exploring the dialogue between art and energy, Deadline Projects presents Electric, a one-night-only multimedia art exhibition at Happy Dog Gallery located in the heart of Wicker Park. Participating local artists display new works in painting, photography, sculpture, stencil, collage, and video in an event designed to stimulate their audience. Electric is free and opens to the public on Saturday, November 15th, from 6pm to 11pm. Live music will be provided by Moment Sound.
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"I Shall Create" with Chicago artists Toufic El Rassi, Coya Paz, and Dan S. Wang

CAR_Eiren — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:14:05 -0500

Come on out for an evening conversation that aims to explore the intersection of art and struggle with three provocative Chicago artists: Toufic El Rassi, Coya Paz, and Dan S. Wang. In a conversation moderated by Daniel Tucker, editor of AREA Chicago, these artists will discuss their creative work and how we can use the arts to create and imagine a more just world.
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Dance Chicago 2008

lakesman — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:23:23 -0500

An unprecedented array of international dance performances will take place when dancers and choreographers from the Moscow Ballet, South Korea’s Kim Geung Soo Ballet Company, and Istanbul Contemporary Performance join such renowned American companies as LehrerDance New York and the Houston Metropolitain Dance Company as well as local favorites including Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, dancers of the Joffrey Ballet, Concert Dance, Inc. and the World Champion Trinity Irish Dancers during more...

Under The Influence: Jaime Mendoza

polvo — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:08:46 -0500

“Under the Influence” New Works by: Jaime Mendoza

Also invited artist Josue Pellot

Opening Reception August 29, 2008 from 6:00 pm 10:00 pm August 29, 2008 – September 27, 2008

Music by *DJ Oto-Matic

The exploration of the “self” is a modest one; in its normal use, it is not even quite a word, but something that makes an ordinary object pronoun into a reflexive one: “her” into “herself,” “him” into “himself” and “it” into “itself. (1)

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Design Dance's Youth Summer Camp

designdancechicago — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:54:50 -0500

We are excited to introduce Design Dance's first summer camp for young dancers. This week-long experience will give students the opportunity to experience a multi-faceted dance education and will focus on the core elements of the Design Dance message. Instructors will spend time educating students on proper technique and form in various styles while also introducing them to a variety of forms of dance from a choreography perspective. Each day, dancers will also be asked to create their own works of movement art using the various styles and music they've been introduced to that day. Dancers will be encouraged towards a feeling of community between themselves and their peers and grow in their understanding of respect, positive encouragement and self-expression. The camp will conclude with a showcase of the dancers' work for their friends and family. We look fo more...

Artist at Work Forums 2008

CAR_Barbara — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:12:06 -0500

Artist at Work Forums

6:00 - 7:30 PM, Chicago Cultural Center more...