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OAK PARK (April 14, 2008) – The Oak Park Arts
District presents What’s Blooming on Harrison on Friday, May
16, 6-10 pm; Saturday, May 17, 12 pm -8 pm; Sunday, May 18,
12- 5 pm. The art walk will occur along Harrison Street from
Austin Blvd to Elmwood Ave.
During the three day art walk the galleries will host
special exhibits and events including live dance
performances at INTUIT Dance, a spring planting party at
Buzz Café, and the opening exhibit of “Fabrics and
Fabricators: Four Textile Artists” at Ridge Art Gallery. An
outdoor festival with green minded organizations will take
place on Saturday and Sunday including Chicago School of
Flower Design, Noon Solar, and MayaWorks.
Many activities for children and families are in store
all weekend long. Throughout the weekend there will be live
musicians, including Sandalwood Sitar Music Ensemble, Uptown
String, Ukulele Club of Oak Park, and Joe Plye performing
along Harrison Street. For a schedule of musicians and other
special activities please contact the Oak Park Arts District
at
oakparkarts@yahoo.com.
About Oak Park Arts District:
The Oak Park Arts District has been in existence for over
a decade. This area is located on Harrison Street, and spans
the distance from Austin Boulevard to Ridgeland Avenue. With
a variety of galleries, specialty boutiques and unique
restaurants, in addition to businesses that focus on the
healing arts, this district is a rich, artistic and cultural
shopping destination in Oak Park.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Andrea Winitsky
312-399-4333 |
