Flossmoor’s newest addition to its Sculpture Garden, Crossing #5, will be dedicated on June 3 at Flossmoor Park, 2423 Flossmoor Road. Sculptor Ed McCullough of Chicago will speak at 2 p.m. and is bringing four models of his work to the dedication ceremony. Activities are planned at the park between 11[Read More…]
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Artists welcome to apply for juried art fair
Artists have until April 10 to apply for the juried art contest, part of the 2017 Fine Arts Fair hosted by the Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce. The works will be on display at the fair on June 3 and 4 in downtown Flossmoor. All works must be original and will[Read More…]
Zone Comics & Games plans grand reopening to mark rejuvenation
The former Zone Comics at 18107 Dixie Highway in Homewood has two new owners, a new word in the name and a new approach to the business. Co-owners Joe Bullaro and Alex Stritar renamed the store Zone Comics & Games. They plan to have a grand reopening Saturday, Nov. 12,[Read More…]
Teen arts organization seeks to expand adult leadership
Audrey Faris, left foreground, and Aggie Cobain, left background, paint faces during the 2016 National Night out in August. The two artists are members of TALK, a teen arts and leadership organization. The group recently launched a face-painting business. (Chronicle file photo) Theatre Arts Leadership Kouncil (TALK) is about a week shy of[Read More…]
Oct. 8 public art fundraiser features auction of unique works of art: chairs
Art lovers who “Pull Up a Chair” next month will help support Flossmoor’s Sculpture Garden and other public art. But they may also walk away with a work of art that’s a unique piece of furniture. You have reached content available exclusively to Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle digital subscribers. Receive a 3-day[Read More…]
Sculpture park: Great art is front and center, available to all in Flossmoor
The young girl, frozen in time, looks skyward. She may be gazing at stars, or watching a sparrow in the trees. “Child,” the bronze statue in the downtown Flossmoor roundabout, is one of the pieces of public art supported by the village’s Public Art Commission. You have reached content available[Read More…]
The Nature of Art: Izaak Walton art show to highlight perspectives on nature
Area residents typically visit Izaak Walton Preserve to hike, bike and fish. In three weeks, there will be another reason to visit: the art.The preserve will host an art show, “The Nature of Art,” in Senior Hall Lodge from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, and from[Read More…]
Unwind and create: Bottle and Bottega opening soon
Bottle & Bottega’s Homewood studio has had the area buzzing about the Chicago-based art party chain since it was announced several months ago.Proprietors Greg and Darcie Loudon plan to hold a soft opening of the Homewood location at 2009 Ridge Road in mid-September, with a grand opening to follow. Bottle[Read More…]