Volume 192 | September 12-25, 2019
Oak Park Area Arts Council
Always there for the Arts!
e-ART has the latest arts events & happenings in the Oak Park, Forest Park & River Forest area.
Featured
The Oak Park International Film Festival Coming Soon!
The Oak Park International Film Festival cinema screening event reflects celluloid resistance in our divisive era. It's a quirky visual feast. On Saturday, September 21st, the film festival, which includes free screenings & discussions at the Oak Park Public Library, is open to all.

This year's festival launches a year-long inquiry into "resistance cinema," a cinematic subject that allows for intense investigation of the ways individuals, collectives and institutions foment change and cross borders. From the spoken word to scientific intervention, we consider the reasoning and actions that critique and disrupt systems of hierarchy and oppression.

The Oak Park International Film Festival was the brainchild of director Yves Hughes, Jr. , casting director Donna Watts and Stan West after they attended workshops at the Cannes, Tribeca, Sundance, Toronto and Chicago International film festivals more than a decade and a half ago.

This local festival has global flavor and it often gives voice to the visual voiceless.

Celebrating the festival's 15th anniversary, special tribute is being paid to Oak Park actresses Joyce Porter and Renee Domenz , Maywood-born director Derek Grace , Oak Park actress-writer Alice Brandee Brown , and Maywood producer Floyd Webb for their consistent support in nearly every festival to date. The festival also appreciates media partners — WPNA-AM 1490's Doris Davenport and Wednesday Journal's Michelle Mbekeani-Wiley.

Attend the 15th Oak Park International Film Festival on Saturday, September 21st, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Veterans Room, Main Library, 834 Lake St., Oak Park.  Preview a trailer of "Totalité" .

September 12-25, 2019
Thursday, September 12th
Pleasant Home Foundation presents an Architectural Lecture Series at Oak Park Public Library, 848 Lake St. in Oak Park, at 7 pm. Presented by Kathleen Cummings. More info.

Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St. in Oak Park, presents Maher's Early Masterwork: Pleasant Home, John Farson's Oak Park Mansion at 7 pm. More info.

Wire, 6815 W. Roosevelt Rd. in Berwyn, presents live music by Mary Vaughn Band, Bryan Joseph Kuhn, & Silvertone at 7:30 pm (doors open at 7 pm). $5 in advance/$8 day of show. More info.
Friday, September 13th
The Bobbie Raymond Memorial Exhibition will be held in the Carriage House Gallery at the Oak Park Art League, 720 Chicago Ave. in Oak Park. Curated by David Sokol. A reception will be held Sept. 13 from 7-9 pm. Exhibit will continue through Oct. 4. More info.
Cheney Mansion, 220 N. Euclid Ave. in Oak Park, presents Chef's Harvest Meal from 7-10 pm. Chef Daniel Vogel will present a 3-course tasting menu, utilizing all the freshness from local farmers. Wine tastings that pair deliciously with each course will also be included in your registration. For more info call 708-725-2500.
Do Not Submit Oak Park, a storytelling open mic, will be held at Eastgate Cafe, 102 Harrison in Oak Park. Enjoy friends, have a drink, & share stories. Sign up opens at 6:30 pm, stories start at 7:30 pm. Tellers have up to 7 minutes. Hosted by Margaret Burk & Peter LeGrand. More info.
Hunters Stage and Restaurants, 7232 W. Diversey in Elmwood Park, presents MVP of Opera with Bradley Schuller & Jennifer Kosharsky at 8 pm. $20 in advance/$25 at the door. More info.
Wire, 6815 W. Roosevelt Rd. in Berwyn, presents Senpai Fest featuring the Dylan Kanti Thorn Tribute Show at 7 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm). $10 in advance/$15 day of show. More info.
Dancing Krow Studio, 43 Harrison St. in Oak Park, invites you to Porchfest, a blend of music, art & a great time out with friends, from 5:30-7:30 pm. Musical Beatles Review by Sandra & Dan Ragan. Refreshments will be served. For more info call 708-601-7497.
Saturday, September 14th
Wonder Works, 6445 W. North Ave. in Oak Park, will be closed through Sept. 13 for annual maintenance. The museum will reopen on Sept. 14 at 10 am.
Dominican University Performing Arts Center, 7900 W. Division St. in River Forest, presents Bjorn Again, the critically acclaimed Abba concert, at 7:30 pm. For more info or to purchase tickets, click here.
Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St. in Oak Park, presents an art reception for On the Basis of Faces, an art exhibit by John Chapin at 3 pm. More info.

Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St. in Oak Park, presents Sewing: Back to School for ages 4-8 at 1 pm. More info.

Park District of Oak Park presents Movies in the Park with a screening of Mary Poppins Returns beginning at dusk in Scoville Park, Lake St. & Oak Park Ave. in Oak Park. Free. More info.
Come view a free showing of Russell Brand From Addiction to Recovery at Concordia University Chicago in the Koehneke Community Center, 7400 Augusta St. in River Forest. 10 am poster presentation, 11 am movie & panel discussion, 12:30 lunch & open mic. For more info call 708-358-8855.
Bead In Hand, 145 Harrison St. in Oak Park, presents Knotting, a jewelry class from 2-5 pm. $35. More info.
Expressions Graphics, 29 Harrison St. in Oak Park, presents Linocut Printmaking or Reduction Print Class with Cherylyn Gnadt on Sept. 14, 21 & 28 from 2-4:30 pm. In this 3-week workshop, you will learn to transfer an original image & carve a linocut block with gouges. Cost is $85/$75 members. More info.
Wire, 6815 W. Roosevelt Rd. in Berwyn, presents a Spanish Rock Tribute at 9:30 pm (doors open at 8 pm). $15 general admission/$25 VIP. More info.
Sunday, September 15th
Unity Temple Restoration Foundation presents the Agape Ringers Bell Choir at 4 pm at Unity Temple, 875 Lake St. in Oak Park. General admission is $30/$25 for UTRF & UTUUC members. More info.



Momenta presents Every Body Can Dance, an integrated movement workshop for people with & without a disability, from 1-3 pm at The Academy of Movement and Music, 605 Lake St. in Oak Park. Cost is $10. Future dates are: Oct. 13, Nov. 24, Jan. 12, Feb. 16 & Apr. 5. Click here to register or call 708-848-2329.
Wire, 6815 W. Roosevelt Rd. in Berwyn, presents live music by Trapt at 7:30 pm. $20-$150. More info.
Back Room Stories will be held at Oak Park Brewing Company & Hamburger Mary's, 155 S. Oak Park Ave. in Oak Park, from 7-8:30 pm. Featured tellers are Sue O'Halloran, Chhun Singha, Lee Melchior, Jonathan Broeker & Peter LeGrand. Hosted by Margaret Burk. $10 at the door. More info.
The Church of Beethoven, Oak Park is very excited to bring back world-renowned cellist Ian Maksin at Open Door Theater, 902 S. Ridgeland Ave. in Oak Park, at 10:30 am. Very excited about this superstar performance!
Breaking boundaries both musical & geographical, cellist, composer & multi-lingual vocalist Ian Maksin has created & developed his own unique style by blending elements of different styles in a new way using his cello as the main unifying force. Equally brilliant in every genre in its pure form, from classical to jazz and blues, and from Latin to Balkan & Middle Eastern music, he can be seen performing a cello concert with a symphony orchestra one night & playing in a jazz club the following. His passionate interpretations & soulful sound have generated a contagious universal & ever-growing appeal to diverse audiences across the world. Ian gives nearly 200 performances annually on all continents delivering the magical sounds to hundreds of thousands concert and digital listeners globally. Tickets are $15/$10 students & kids. Purchase tickets here.
Monday, September 16th
Maze Branch Library, 845 Gunderson Ave. in Oak Park, presents a Kids' Improv Workshop for grades 1-4 at 6:30 pm. More info.
Tuesday, September 17th
Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St. in Oak Park, presents Hula for all ages at 4 pm. More info.

Bead In Hand, 145 Harrison St. in Oak Park, presents Basic Stringing, a jewelry class from 2:30-5:30 pm. $50 includes materials. More info.
Wednesday, September 18th
No listings for September 18th.
Thursday, September 19th
The Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St. in Oak Park, presents William Hazelgrove, former Oak Park resident & author of Sally Rand: America's Sex Symbol at 7 pm. More info.
Cheney Mansion, 220 N. Euclid in Oak Park, presents Wine, Dine & Dance from 7-9 pm. Appetizers, beer & wine will be provided followed by lively dancing guided by Park District dance instructors. For more info call 708-725-2500.

Expo Chicago, the international exposition of contemporary & modern art, will be held on Navy Pier from Sept. 19-22. More info.
BRAVO is proud to host The Young Americans Performing Arts Workshop for 3rd-12th graders from Sept. 19-21 at Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School, 325 S. Kenilworth Ave. in Oak Park. More info.
Friday, September 20th
Wonder Works, 6445 W. North Ave. in Oak Park, presents a Pajama Pizza Party for all ages from 5:30-8 pm. Games, food & fun. Cost is $12/$7 members. More info.

Elmhurst Symphony presents the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Robert Stanger Young Artist Auditions, a concert & wine reception, at 7 pm at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St. in Oak Brook. Fore more info call 630-941-0202, or click HERE.
Open Door Theater, 902 S. Ridgeland Ave. in Oak Park, presents Best of Enemies from Sept. 20-Oct. 27. Showtimes are Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm, & Sundays at 3 pm. Tickets are $22-$27. More info.
Bead In Hand, 145 Harrison St. in Oak Park, presents Kumihimo: Japanese Braiding, a jewelry class from 2:30-5 pm. $30. More info.

Wire, 6815 W. Roosevelt Rd. in Berwyn, presents The Bad Sneakers Orchestra with live Steely Dan Classics at 9 pm (doors open at 8 pm). $15. More info.
Saturday, September 21st

The 5th Annual Momenta Gala & Fundraiser will be held at AbilityLab, 355 E. Erie in Chicago, from 7:30-10:30 pm. Cost is $75. This year's event will be extra special as we honor Stephanie Clemens & celebrate her many accomplishments as Co-Founder & Director of Momenta over the past 38 years. More info.
Bead In Hand, 145 Harrison St. in Oak Park, presents Peyote Stitch & Beyond, a jewelry class from 2-5 pm. $35. More info.
Chicago a cappella presents Caberet Night 2019 at Studio 5, 1938 Dempster St. in Evanston, at 8 pm. $35. Buy tickets here.

Buzz Cafe, 905 S. Lombard in Oak Park, presents its 19th Annual Buzz Chair Painting Event from 12 pm until all the chairs have a fresh coat. Free. More info.
Wire, 6815 W. Roosevelt Rd. in Berwyn, presents live music by Grand Parade, a tribute to early Genesis at 8 pm (doors open at 7 pm). $15 in advance/$20 day of show. More info.
Sunday, September 22nd
Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St. in Oak Park, presents Understanding the World of Islam: Islamic Calligraphy at 2 pm. More info.

Bead In Hand, 145 Harrison St. in Oak Park, presents a Rosary Workshop, a jewelry class from 1:30-4 pm. $30. More info.
Monday, September 23rd
Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St. in Oak Park, hosts the Oak Park Photography Club at 7 pm. More info.
Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation invites you to a free screening of The Human Element, an Earth Vision Institute film by Matt Testa & James Balog, at 6:30 pm in the Pine Room of Ascension Catholic Church, 601 Van Buren in Oak Park.
Bead In Hand, 145 Harrison St. in Oak Park, presents Simple Netted Necklace, a jewelry class from 3-5:30 pm. $30. More info.

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra's Zell Music Director, Maestro Riccardo Muti has organized a special community rehearsal with Chicago West Community Music Center students at the Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd. in Chicago, from 5-7 pm. The works you will hear are Franz Schubert's Entr'acte No. 3 from Rosamunde for Orchestra, & Vissi d'arte, vissi d'amore from Act 2, Puccini's opera Tosca for Soprano & Orchestra. Free. More info.
Tuesday, September 24th
Bead In Hand, 145 Harrison St. in Oak Park, presents Earring Design: Beyond the Basics, a jewelry class from 2:30-4:30 pm. $35 includes materials. More info.

Wire, 6815 W. Roosevelt Rd. in Berwyn, presents Axes of Evil, a free show at 8:30 pm (doors open at 8 pm). More info.
Wednesday, September 25th
Wonder Works, 6445 W. North Ave. in Oak Park, presents a Picky Eater's Workshop for adults from 7-9 pm. Are you worried about your child's nutrition? So meal times seem like a struggle? Then come out to this workshop. Free & open to the public. More info.

Wire, 6815 W. Roosevelt Rd. in Berwyn, presents live music by Naomi Ashley & the Andon Davis Trio at 8:30 pm (doors open at 8 pm). Free. More info.
Ongoing
The Oak Park Area Arts Council is proud to presents an art exhibit by Bryan Northup in the gallery at Oak Park Village Hall, 123 Madison St. in Oak Park, through the end of October.
"My work explores layers of meaning in an age where plastics have saturated our environment and penetrated human-kind both biologically and culturally, to the cellular level. The organic forms and textures create abstracted views that depict microscopic effects of plastic at the cellular level. Explorations of the inner through cutaways and cross-sections force an interaction with the ubiquitous plastics of modern life. These works also record a material fingerprint, a time capsule, that implicates contemporary social values and attitudes surrounding environmental conservation, consumption, waste and how these effect our own bodies." Click HERE or call 708-358-5692 for more info.

The Oak Park Area Arts Council presents an art exhibit by Eileen Hourihan McCarthy at the Oak Park Township Senior Services Dining Room, 130 S. Oak Park Ave. in Oak Park, until October.
Eileen's inspiration comes from the education that she received from the wonderful teachers & artists that she knew while attending art school, from years of living in the color-saturated autumns & the translucent winters of New England, and from the ever-changing colors of the waters of Lake Michigan, as they reflect the expansive clouds, light, & sky above. Water, color, light, and nature. These form the essence of her art.
Business hours are Mon.-Fri. 10:30 am-2 pm, closed Sat. & Sun. Info: 708-358-5692.
Dancing Krow artists invite you to the Heat of the Moment, an exhibit of passion, anger, love, suffering, desire, intellect, or just plain ol' hot summer night.
The exhibit runs through Sept. 18.
Wonder Works , 6445 W. North Ave. in Oak Park, presents:
Shadow Puppet Story Times , Mon. at 11 am & Fri. at 11:30 am.
Paint Covered Wednesdays , Wed. at 10:30 am-4:30 pm.
Mindfulness and More , Wed. at 3:30 pm.
Sewing Workshops , Thu. at 3:30 pm.
S.T.E.A.M. Works , Fri. & Sat. from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm.
Literartly , Sat. from 10:30-11 am. 
Pavement , Sun. from 12:30-4:30 pm. 
Click here for more info , or call 708-383-4815.
Khyber Pass , 1031 Lake St. in Oak Park, presents Live Jazz Music on Fridays starting at 6 pm. More info.
Nandos Peri-Peri , 1138 Lake St. in Oak Park, presents live Jazz every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6-9 pm. More info.
Illinois Storytelling, Inc. presents The Back Room Storytelling at Oak Park Brewing Company and Hamburger Mary's, 155 S. Oak Park Ave. in Oak Park, every 3rd Sunday of the month from 7:30-9 pm. Margaret Burk & Peter LeGrand co-host. $10 at the door. Click here for more info , or call 708-465-6305.
The Little Gem Restaurant , 189 N. Marion St. in Oak Park, presents live music on Sundays, Mondays & Tuesdays from 6-9 pm. Jazz & Blues piano, Duos, Trios, and Quartets.

The Buzz Cafe, 905 S. Lombard Ave, presents Burgers, Beers & Bands on Friday and Saturday nights at Buzz Cafe! Enjoy organic burgers, live music & BYOB! 6-8 pm.
Eastgate Cafe , 102 Harrison St. in Oak Park, presents Margaret Burk as she hosts a Storytelling Open Mic , along with co-host Scott Whitehair, on the second Friday of every month. Sign up at 6:30 pm, stories from 7-9 pm. No charge. 
Eastgate Cafe , 103 Harrison St. in Oak Park, presents Modern Masters Brush & Glass on Tuesdays at 6:30-9 pm. Sip some wine & learn a painting technique from artist Steve Smith. $25. More info.
The Oak Park Art League, 720 Chicago Ave. in Oak Park, presents Tuesday Morning Figure Painting sessions with live model from 9 am-12 pm. $15/$10 members. More info.
Are you looking for fun & family friendly things to do? The Oak Park Arts District can help you out!
The Oak Park Art League , 720 Chicago Ave. in Oak Park, presents its Sunday Figure Drawing drop-in sessions from 1 to 4 p.m, with a live model. Bring your own art supplies & paper. Fee is $10 for OPAL members/$15 for non-members. Second floor studio.
708-358-5693.
Eastgate Cafe, 103 Harrison St. in Oak Park, presents live music every Sunday, 4–7 pm by The Doug Lalli Trio, Eastgate's house band as they play acoustic jazz and invites guest musicians and singers from all over Chicago to sit in. 
Free Range Ukulele Society of Oak Park:
Every Thursday, 7 - 9 pm. Bring a uke and join the group, sing-along or just sit back and listen as you savor one of Eastgate’s delicious entrees. 
Band Without Borders:
Every Saturday, 10 am – noon. Enjoy a delicious brunch as the band plays jazz, pop, folk-rock, Irish folk, country, bluegrass and the blues. 

Counter Coffee , 7324 W. Madison in Forest Park, presents live entertainment on Fridays & Saturdays. No cover charge but there is a 2 drink minimum.
For more info call 708-689-8896.
The Oak Park Art League presents Mindful Journey, an art exhibit on display at the West Suburban Medical Center Gallery, 3 Erie Ct. in Oak Park, through Sept. 20.
Participating artists are Sara Peak Convery, Neha Luhar-Trice, and Kerri Mommer.
16th Street Theater, 6420 16th St. in Berwyn, presents His Shadow through Oct. 12. The shows will run Thursdays-Sundays. More info.
Ovation Academy For the Performing Arts, 126 N. Oak Park Ave. in Oak Park, presents We Will Rock You for ages 11-18 from Sept. 9-Nov. 2. Rehearsals are Mondays & Wednesdays from 6-8:30 pm, and Sundays from 4-7 pm. Performances will take place Nov. 1-2. More info.
Ovation Academy For the Performing Arts, 126 N. Oak Park Ave. in Oak Park, presents Disney The AristoCats Kids for ages 6-10 from Sept. 10-Oct. 12. Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 5-7 pm & Saturdays from 9 am-12 pm. Performances will take place Oct. 11-12. More info.
The Oak Park Art League presents City Scapes Photography, an art exhibit by Maria Gedroc at Prairie Title Company, 6821 W. North Ave. in Oak Park, through Oct. 31. More info.
Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St. in Oak Park, presents On the Basis of Faces, an exhibit by John Chapin through Sept. 30. A reception will be held on Sept. 14 from 3-5 pm. More info.
The Narrow Gallery at Oak Park Arms, 408 S. Oak Park Ave. in Oak Park, presents Front Steps and Stor(i)es, an art exhibit by Kathy Hirsh through Oct. 27.
Local artist Maurice Costello has an exhibit, Back to "The Nam", on display at The National Veterans Art Museum, 4041 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago, through Jan. 25. More info.
Upcoming
Mark Dvorak will be traveling around the city & suburbs performing soon. Click HERE for info on Mark’s shows.
Wonder Works presents its 17th Annual Golf Outing on Sept. 26 at the Oak Park Country Club, 2001 Thatcher Ave. in River Grove. Your day will start with lunch & a round of golf, followed by dinner & an auction. More info.
Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Mike Benson for Telescope Nights on Sept. 26 from 7-8 pm in Taylor Park, 400 Division St. in Oak Park. Program dependent on weather. Free. More info.
Cheney Mansion, 220 N. Euclid in Oak Park, presents Cider & Botany on Sept. 26 from 7-9 pm. Dig into the botany of apple trees, learn how hard cider is made from apple to glass & drink your way through a tasting of several alcoholic varieties. For more info call 708-725-2500.
Maze Branch Library, 845 Gunderson Ave. in Oak Park, presents the No Shush Salon Open Mic on Sept. 26 at 6:30 pm. More info.
An Orchesis performance will be held at Oak Park & River Forest High School, 201 N. Scoville in Oak Park, on Sept. 27 from 6-8 pm in the auditorium. More info.
Ovation Academy presents performances of A Chorus Line on Sept. 27 at 7:30 pm & Sept. 28 at 2:30 & 7:30 pm at Madison Street Theater, 1010 Madison St. in Oak Park. More info.
Expressions Graphics, 29 Harrison St. in Oak Park, presents Printing on Silk Workshop for ages 12 & up with Janet Schill on Sept. 27 from 12-2:30 pm & Sept. 28 from 1:30-4 pm. Each session is $50/$40 members. More info.
Cheney Mansion, 220 N. Euclid in Oak Park, presents Cheney Mansion Hauntings with paranormal expert Jason Sherman on Sept. 27 from 7-10 pm. Includes appetizers & 2 drink tickets. For more info call 708-725-2500.
Bead In Hand, 145 Harrison St. in Oak Park, presents Make Your Own Chains & Beaded Chains, a jewelry class with Melody MacDuffee on Sept. 27 from 10:30 am-1:30 pm. More info.
Bead In Hand, 145 Harrison St. in Oak Park, presents Faux Pave Peacock Pendant, a jewelry class with Melody MacDuffee on Sept. 27 from 2:30-6:30 pm. More info.
Bethel United Church of Christ, 315 E. St. Charles Rd. in Elmhurst, presents a performance by Guitarra Azul on Sept. 27 at 7 pm. The group’s all-original music is best described as a mix of rumba, flamenco & Latin jazz intermingled with other world sounds. A wine reception will follow the concert. Tickets are $20/$18 for seniors/$5 for students. More info.
A Jazz Showcase featuring Spider Saloff & Jeremy Kahn will be held at the Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, 178 Forest Ave. in Oak Park, on Sept. 28 from 4-7:30 pm. Dinner & show is $75 per person. All proceeds benefit the NCAA Scholarship Fund. More info.
Bead In Hand, 145 Harrison St. in Oak Park, presents Sculpted Wire Floral Necklace, a jewelry class with Melody MacDuffee on Sept. 28 from 10:30 am-1:30 pm. More info.
Bead In Hand, 145 Harrison St. in Oak Park, presents Spiral Sided Bezel, a jewelry class with Melody MacDuffee on Sept. 28 from 2:30-5:30 pm. More info.
Maze Branch Library, 845 Gunderson Ave. in Oak Park, presents a Wizard of Oz 80th Anniversary Celebration for ages 4-10 on Sept. 28 at 3 pm. More info.
Bead In Hand, 145 Harrison St. in Oak Park, presents Krobo Cuff Bracelet, a jewelry class with Melody MacDuffee on Sept. 29 from 11 am-5 pm. More info.
Illinois Storytelling presents an Open Mic on Oct. 5 at Dominican University, 7900 W. Division St. in River Forest, at 7 pm. No cover charge. Enthusiastic tellers & eager listeners welcome. More info.
The Symphony of Oak Park & River Forest presents The Vision Begins, a concert on Oct. 6 at 4 pm at Concordia University Chapel, 7400 Augusta St. in River Forest. Tickets are $28 online or by mail/$30 at the door. Please bring donations for Beyond Hunger (formerly known as the OPRF Food Pantry). Free parking in the garage located at 1124 N. Bonnie Brae in River Forest. For more info call 708-218-2648, or click HERE.

2019 Breakin' It Down Conference: Fulfilling The Promise will be held on Oct. 11 at Columbia College Chicago, 1104 S. Wabash Ave. in Chicago. Registration opens Aug. 1st. More info.
The Oak Park Art League, 720 Chicago Ave. in Oak Park, presents Myth Makers and Story Tellers, an art exhibit from Oct. 11-Nov. 1. A reception will be held Oct. 11 from 7-9 pm. More info.
Chicago a cappella presents American Anthem, Songs That Challenge, Unite and Celebrate, at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave. in Naperville, on Oct. 11 at 8 pm, & at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 460 Lake St. in Oak Park, on Oct. 13 at 3 pm. Purchase tickets here.
HeartGarden, 911 S. Lombard Ave. in Oak Park, presents Movement in Drumming, a rhythmic flow workshop on Oct. 12 from 2-3:30 pm. Free. More info.

Dominican University Performing Arts Center, 7900 W. Division St. in River Forest, presents Mariachi Herencia de Mexico, a youth ensemble from Chicago, on Oct. 13 at 7:30 pm. For more info or to purchase tickets, click here.
Momenta presents Every Body Can Dance, an integrated movement workshop for people with & without a disability, on Oct. 13 from 1-3 pm at The Academy of Movement and Music, 605 Lake St. in Oak Park. Cost is $10. Click here to register or call 708-848-2329.
City Ventures presents Fall Getaway to Galena & The Mississippi River Valley , a tour from Oct. 15-17 . Tour includes Ulysses S. Grant Home, Linmar Gardens, Galena Cellars Winery & Vineyards, Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, National Mississippi River Museum, Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts, etc. Info: 708-386-5668.
Wonder Works, 6445 W. North Ave. in Oak Park, invites you to Wonder-een and Boo on Oct. 19 from 6-8:30 pm. Cost is $15 per person/$40 per family. Costume parade, boo-tiful face painting, fang-tastic activities & ghoulish refreshments. More info.
Unity Temple Restoration Foundation, 875 Lake St. in Oak Park, presents the Unity Chamber Music Series on Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 14, Feb. 1, Apr. 17 & May 16 featuring Winston Choi & Minghuan Xu. More info.
Join author Alex Kotlowitz and your neighbors on Oct. 20, 2-4 pm, at the Main Library Veterans Room as we gather to celebrate & recognize former head librarian Barbara Ballinger and her many years of dedicated service to the library and to Oak Park. More info.
Oak Park Festival Theatre presents The Madness of Edgar Allan Poe, A Love Story from Oct. 24-Nov. 17 at Cheney Mansion, 220 N. Euclid Ave. in Oak Park. Showtimes are Thursdays & Fridays at 8 pm, Saturdays at 1 pm, & Sundays at 3 pm. Tickets are $35/$28 seniors/$15 students/Previews are $20. Plus a special Halloween performance on Oct. 31 at 5 pm. Call 708-300-9396.
Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Mike Benson for Telescope Nights on Oct. 24 from 7-8 pm in Euclid Park, 705 Fillmore St. in Oak Park. Program dependent on weather. Free. More info.
Expressions Graphics, 29 Harrison St. in Oak Park, presents Day of the Dead Sugar Skills: Watercolor Monotype Workshop for ages 12 & up with Janet Schill on Oct. 26 from 1-2:30 pm. Cost is $35/$28 members/$25 each ($50) for parent & child. More info.
Chicago a cappella presents American Anthem, Songs That Challenge, Unite, and Celebrate at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave. in Evanston, on Oct. 26 at 3 pm, & at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago, on Oct. 27 at 7:30 pm. Purchase tickets here.
Expressions Graphics, 29 Harrison St. in Oak Park, presents Autumn Landscape: Watercolor Monotype Workshop with Janet Schill on Oct. 29 from 6:30-8:30 pm & Nov. 16 from 1-3 pm. For beginner to intermediate skill level. $45/$35 members per session. More info.
Pleasant Home, 217 Home Ave. in Oak Park, presents its Holiday Market on Nov. 8 from 4-9 pm & Nov. 9 from 10 am-4 pm. Free & open to the public. More info.
The National Arts Marketing Project Conference will be held in Miami from Nov. 15-18. More info.
Momenta presents Every Body Can Dance, an integrated movement workshop for people with & without a disability, on Nov. 24 from 1-3 pm at The Academy of Movement and Music, 605 Lake St. in Oak Park. Cost is $10. Click here to register or call 708-848-2329.
Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Mike Benson for Telescope Nights on Nov. 29 from 7-8 pm in Scoville Park, Lake St. & Oak Park Ave. in Oak Park. Program dependent on weather. Free. More info.
The Symphony of Oak Park & River Forest presents Romantic Vision, a concert on Dec. 1 at 4 pm at Concordia University Chapel, 7400 Augusta St. in River Forest. Tickets are $28 online or by mail/$30 at the door. For more info call 708-218-2648, or click HERE.

Dominican University Performing Arts Center, 7900 W. Division St. in River Forest, presents Rockapella - The President's Holiday Concert on Dec. 6 at 7:30 pm. For more info or to purchase tickets, click here.
Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Mike Benson for Telescope Nights on Dec. 26 from 7-8 pm in Fox Park, 624 S. Oak Park Ave. in Oak Park. Program dependent on weather. Free. More info.
Calling All Artists
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The Oak Park Area Arts Council is now accepting applications for artists to exhibit art in one of 3 gallery spaces in 2019. Please click here for an application.
The Illinois Arts Council Agency announces availability of FY2020 open deadline grants:
STARTS Program , click here .
Artstour & Live Music, click here.
Individual Artist Support, click here.
Winifred Haun & Dancers will hold an audition for male & female dancers on Sept. 15 from 1-4 pm at the Lou Conte Dance Studio at Hubbard St. Dance Center, 1147 W. Jackson in Chicago. The Company seeks dancers for the Sept. 16 through May 30 contract period. More info.
Printmakers Wanted : Reasonably priced rental fee gives you access to 3 presses, screen, a book press, and a print paper arts cooperative where you can show your work during exhibits. Expressions Graphics is an established center for printmakers with more than 30 years of experience. Expressions Graphics is located in the Harrison Street Art District in Oak Park. For more info call Janet Schill at 708-447-9262.
Creative Artists in Service Together: Are you a musician, with good chops, wanting to use your gifts & talents in service of social justice? Are you a performing musician with a day job who doesn't have to rely on music to make money? Be a part of our new movement. Call Charles at 708-269-6390 or email.
Pro Musica Youth Chorus, a community children's chorus for 1st-12th grade, is looking for local artists to feature in their annual program book which is used at 3-4 concerts throughout the season. It would include a photo, description of artist & their work, & some quotes about how their art embodies the Chorus' theme of " Stand Up." This theme embodies the ideals of art as a message for empowerment including standing against oppression, supporting social causes, or finding personal strength.
The 2020 Miami Young Painters Competition is seeking entries from painters aged 25-35. Entry deadline is Sept. 19. More info.
Classes/Camps
Ovation Academy for the Performing Arts , 126 N. Oak Park Ave. in Oak Park, presents its Fall 2019 season classes & programs. Classes are offered for ages 5-8, 9-13, 14-18, & adults. More info.
Registration is now open for Adult Continuing Education courses at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. For more info click here , or call 312-629-6170.
Expressions Graphics is offering a packed schedule of exciting classes & workshops. Be sure to sign up before the classes are full! More info .
Pottery Wheel Classes with Mary Dye on Thurs. evenings & Tues. mornings at Terra Incognito Studios & Gallery, 246 Chicago Ave. in Oak Park. Beginners: learn to throw basic forms such as cups, bowls, & vases. Advanced/Intermediate: perfect your skills with covered jars, teapots, casseroles, pasta bowls & sculptural altered pots. All your work will be safe for food as well as ovenproof, dishwasher & microwave safe. For more info, class schedule, photos & registration click here.
Winifred Haun , from Winifred Haun & Dancers, teaches Basic Modern Dance on Tuesday nights at 6 pm at the Lou Conte Dance Studio at Hubbard St. Dance Center, 1147 W. Jackson in Chicago, for teen & adult dancers. 
Terra Incognito , 246 Chicago Ave. in Oak Park, presents Making Pottery on the Potter's Wheel and Jewelry Design/Making , classes for adults. Classes are usually multi-level & are small, allowing the instructor to work with each student. Students may continue to work independently, outside of class during Open Studio time. The studio is also offering Kid's Clay classes for children 5-8 years of age on Saturday mornings from 10-11 am for 6 weeks for $100.  Click here for more info , or call 708-383-6228.
Musikgarten Oak Park, 907 S. Lombard in Oak Park, presents guitar classes, both private & group, for all ages & levels. For more info call 708-315-0401.
Misc.
Over the past 2 years, artist Jonathan Franklin has been chronicling our DearLeader as the official White House Portraitist. During that time he kept copious notes & painted over two dozen portraits of our DearLeader looking his best in all kinds of settings. 
Now you can enjoy those portraits in a 48 page full-color book that includes commentaries & a collection of over 24 portraits of our DearLeader. 
For only $15.59 (plus $4 shipping and handling) you can purchase this soon-to-be classic. Order now by clicking HERE.
Artist seeking support for a very exciting project!
"I'm Jonathan Schang, a musician who's proud to have lived in Oak Park most of my life. Among many other locations, I can often be found accompanying dance at the Academy of Movement and Music in Oak Park. In addition to these activities, I'm also the manager, drummer, and primary composer of the world-renowned progressive rock band, District 97 (I'm sure you can surmise where we got the name!). Screens, our new album, will be released worldwide via Cherry Red Records on 10/4. We have a number of events planned to promote this release, such as a fall European Tour and US/Chicago shows in October and 2020 (see our full itinerary and more HERE). We're also planning an animated short film to accompany an 11-minute piece I composed called Ghost Girl. You can learn more about District 97 and me by clicking HERE.
Check out all the free museum days in Chicago for IL residents! Click here.


Give a listen to Cole DeGenova's new single, Full Grown . Georgia Anne Muldrow co-produced it.
Click here.


Be sure to check out Nick Bridge's website where he added 13 new works. 

Spudnik Press Cooperative & the Chicago Artists Coalition announce the 2nd year of their project The New Printmakers Collection: A Collaboration Between Spudnik Press Cooperative and the Chicago Artists Coalition . The program is designed to offer collectors a portfolio of prints by 2 artists on the rise.
The New Printmakers Collection
"Rarely, as in never, does any of my work ever fall out fully formed. It is mainly about hitting and missing, reworking and revising, until something sticks"

Click here to see some of Jonathan Franklin's attempts that finally stuck.


Madison Street Theater is the new HOME of Ovation Academy for the Performing Arts!
Stayed tuned over the next few weeks for more info about the new space.
Employment Opportunities
The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, 178 Forest Ave. in Oak Park, is seeking a full time Executive Director.
Requirements: BS/BA, MS/MA/MBA preferred, 4 years experience as Director of a Team, Arts & Culture NonProfits will be a best fit.
Computer skills: Office, Quickbooks, PowerPoint, Publisher, Tripleseat, Ticketing platforms, donor/membership, general networking knowledge, and A/V background.
Contact: President, Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, Susan Roberts, click HERE to email, or mail to Susan Roberts, Nineteenth Century Charitable Association at 178 Forest Ave., Oak Park. IL 60302.
  Applications to be received by Sept. 15.
Looking for a job in the arts?  Visit Chicago Artists Resource's website for more info.
The Park District of Oak Park has several job positions open, full & part-time. More info.
Want your event in e-ART?
The next e-ART will be for Sept. 26-Oct. 9, 2019
DEADLINE for submissions is MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd.
Click here to add your event to e-ART. 

Please be sure to include event, date, time, location with address, contact phone number or website, cost, etc.