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e-ART for 01/27/2012 - 02/08/2012

Friday, January 27

***Local musician, Mighty Joe Beatty will perform at Hugo’s Frog Bar in Naperville at 8 pm.  Info: www.mightyjoemusic.com.

***Local artist, Kathleen Waterloo will have a Solo Exhibition of New Works at Circa Gallery, 210 N. 1st St. in Minneapolis, MN from Jan. 27-Mar. 3.  A reception will be held Jan. 27 from 5-8 pm.  Info: 612-332-2386, www.circagallery.org.

***Madison Street Theatre, 1010 Madison St. in Oak Park, presents a screening of Golub on Jan. 27 at 7 pm & Jan. 28 at 2 pm.  Cost is $5.  Info: 708-524-1892.

Saturday, January 28

***Yoga Trek, 911 S. Lombard in Oak Park, presents Vegan Challenge: Kick Off Meeting with Nicole Sopko from 3-4:30 pm.  Free.  Info: 708-660-0868.

***Dominican University Performing Arts Center, 7900 W. Division St. in River Forest, hosts Ethel with special guest Robert Mirabal as they present Music of the Sun at 7:30 pm.  Tickets are $24.  Info:www.dom.edu/pac.

***Local musician, Mighty Joe Beatty will perform at Molly Malone’s in Forest Park at 9 pm.  Info: www.mightyjoemusic.com.

***The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, 178 Forest Ave. in Oak Park, presents a Chinese New Year Celebration from 6-11 pm.  Food, traditional Lion with taiko drummers, Chinese calligraphy, Chinese fan & ribbon dancers, music & more.  Cost is $75 per person/$15 for children 4-12 years old.  Info: www.19thcenturycharity.org.

***Unity Temple Concert Series presents a performance by Robbie Fulks at 7:30 pm at Unity Temple, 875 Lake St. in Oak Park.  Info: 708-445-8955, www.utconcerts.com.

***Flavour Cooking School, 7401 W. Madison in Forest Park, presents Hands On Sweet Tooth, a cooking class from 11 am-1 pm.  Info: 708-488-0808.

***Madison Street Theatre, 1010 Madison St. in Oak Park, presents a screening of Typeface on Jan. 28 at 7 pm & Jan. 29 at 2 pm.  Cost is $5.  Info: 708-524-1892.

***Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra invites you to the 2012 Dr. Robert Stanger Young Artists Audition in Irion Hall, Elmhurst College, 190 Prospect in Elmhurst, from 9-11:45 am & 1:15-3:30 pm.  Free.  Info: 630-941-0202, www.elmhurstsymphony.org.

Sunday, January 29

***Flavour Cooking School, 7401 W. Madison in Forest Park, presents Vegetarian Comforts from 10 am-12:30 pm & Cook with Your Kids Dinner 4 Everyone from 3-5:30 pm, cooking classes.  Info: 708-488-0808.

***The Zen Life & Meditation Center, 38 Lake St. in Oak Park, presents A Moment of Zen from 1-2 pm.  This is a 1-hour introductory program.  Free.  Info:www.zlmc.org.

***Music of the Baroque presents Handel & Haydn, a concert at First United Methodist Church, 516 Church St. in Evanston, at 7:30 pm.  Tickets are $30-$75.  Info: 312-551-1414.

Monday, January 30

***Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St. in Oak Park, presents a Lyric Opera Lecture of Showboat at 2 pm.  Free.  Info: 708-383-8200.

***Flavour Cooking School, 7401 W. Madison in Forest Park, presents Pork Chops & Applesauce, a cooking class from 7-9:30 pm.  Info: 708-488-0808.

***Music of the Baroque presents Handel & Haydn, a concert at the Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph in Chicago, at 7:30 pm.  Tickets are $30-$75.  Info: 312-551-1414.

Tuesday, January 31

***Flavour Cooking School, 7401 W. Madison in Forest Park, presents Chicken 101 from 10 am-1 pm & One 2 One: Soup & Sauce from 7-10 pm, cooking classes.  Info: 708-488-0808.

***The Zen Life & Meditation Center, 38 Lake St. in Oak Park, presents an Intro Primer Series to living a Zen-inspired Life will be held Jan. 31 from 7-8:30 pm.  Info: www.zlmc.org.

Wednesday, February 1

***Yoga Trek, 911 S. Lombard in Oak Park, presents an Intro to Yoga with Nicole Sopko on Wednesdays from Feb. 1-22, 7:30-8:30 pm.  Cost is $48.  Info: 708-660-0868.

***Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St. in Oak Park, presents Maji Mazito, an exhibit by Amani Borah from Feb. 1-29.  A reception will be held Feb. 5 from 3-5 pm.  Free.  Info: 708-383-8200.

***The Chris Weller Trio will perform at the Lake Street Kitchen + Bar, 1101 Lake St. in Oak Park, from 7-10 pm.  No cover.  Info: www.chriswellermusic.com.

***Flavour Cooking School, 7401 W. Madison in Forest Park, presents Americana Winter Warmers, a cooking class from 7-9:30 pm.  Info: 708-488-0808.

Thursday, February 2

***The Oak Park Art League, 720 Chicago Ave. in Oak Park, presents Kid’s Day Off School Workshops on Feb. 2 & 3 from 1-4 pm.  Cost per workshop is $25/$20 OPAL members.  Info: 708-386-9853.

***Flavour Cooking School, 7401 W. Madison in Forest Park, presents Groundhog Day (Winter or Spring?), a cooking class from 7-9:30 pm.  Info: 708-488-0808.

***Pleasant Home, 217 Home Ave. in Oak Park, presents a Printmaking Class on Thursdays Feb. 2-23 from 6:30-8 pm.  Cost is $150 & includes all materials.  Info: www.pleasanthome.org.

Friday, February 3

***Yoga Trek, 911 S. Lombard in Oak Park, presents Candlelight Yoga with Gretchen Sonstroem from 7-8:30 pm.  Info: 708-660-0868.

***Flavour Cooking School, 7401 W. Madison in Forest Park, presents Hands On Over the Top, a cooking class from 7-10 pm.  Info: 708-488-0808.

***Madison Street Theatre, 1010 Madison St. in Oak Park, presents a screening of Tony & Janina’s American Wedding on Feb. 3 at 7 pm & Feb. 4 at 2 pm.  Cost is $5.  Info: 708-524-1892.

***The Zen Life & Meditation Center, 38 Lake St. in Oak Park, presents Fridays with Roshi from 7-8:30 pm.  Cost is $15/free for members.  Info: www.zlmc.org.

***Chicago a cappella presents Wade in the Water, a concert at Merit School of Music, 38 S. Peoria St. in Chicago, at 8 pm.  Info: 773-281-7820.

Saturday, February 4

***Yoga Trek, 911 S. Lombard in Oak Park, presents Pelvic Floor 101 for Prenatal, Childbirth & Postpartum Recovery with Martine Derom from 2:30-4:30 pm.  Cost is $30.  Info: 708-660-0868.

***Flavour Cooking School, 7401 W. Madison in Forest Park, presents Hands On Super Foods, a cooking class from 11 am-2 pm.  Info: 708-488-0808.

***Madison Street Theatre, 1010 Madison St. in Oak Park, presents a screening of By the People: The Election of Barack Obama on Feb. 4 at 7 pm & Feb. 5 at 2 pm.  Cost is $5.  Info: 708-524-1892.

***Chicago a cappella presents Wade in the Water, a concert at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave. in Naperville, at 8 pm.  Info: 773-281-7820.

***Chicago Artists Coalition, 217 N. Carpenter in Chicago, presents Finding Funding for Creative Projects, a workshop from 10 am-2 pm.  Cost is $40/$20 for CAC members.  Info: 312-491-8888.

Sunday, February 5

***Flavour Cooking School, 7401 W. Madison in Forest Park, presents Beef 101 from 10 am-1 pm & Asian Flavor Primer from 3-5:30 pm, cooking classes.  Info: 708-488-0808.

Monday, February 6

***Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St. in Oak Park, presents a screening of Double Indemnity (1944) as part of the Bill Wilder: Master Movie-Make film fest at 1 pm.  Free.  Info: 708-383-8200.

***Flavour Cooking School, 7401 W. Madison in Forest Park, presents Knife Basics, a cooking class from 7-10 pm.  Info: 708-488-0808.

Tuesday, February 7

***Flavour Cooking School, 7401 W. Madison in Forest Park, presents Soup Express from 10 am-12:30 pm & One 2 One: Meats & Grains from 7-10 pm, cooking classes.  Info: 708-488-0808.

***Aurora University presents historian & author of Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, Doris Kearns Goodwin at 7:30 pm at Crimi Auditorium, 407 S. Calumet Ave. in Aurora.  Free.  Info: 630-844-4924.

Wednesday, February 8

***Flavour Cooking School, 7401 W. Madison in Forest Park, presents Chili ‘n Burger Nite, a cooking class from 7-9:30 pm.  Info: 708-488-0808.

Ongoing

***Oak Park Area Arts Council presents an exhibit by Jesse Howard, in honor of Black History Month, at Oak Park Village Hall, 123 Madison St. in Oak Park, through Feb. 29.  A reception with the West Town Chapter of the Links will be held on Feb. 17 from 6:30-8 pm.  Free.  Info: 708-358-5690, www.oakparkareaartscouncil.org.

***16th Street Theater, 6420 16th St. in Berwyn, presents Accidental Rapture by Eric Pfeffinger through Feb. 18.  Showtimes are Thurs. & Fri. at 7:30 pm and Sat. at 5 & 8:30 pm.  Tickets are $18.  Info: 708-795-6704, www.16thstreettheater.org.

***Oak Park Art League, 720 Chicago Ave. in Oak Park, presents Anything Goes, an exhibit through Feb. 3.  Info: 708-386-9853, www.opal-art.com.

***The Oak Park-River Forest Community Associates of The Art Institute of Chicago is accepting reservations through Feb. 8 for Japonisme: Japanese Influence on French Impressionism to be held on Feb. 15.  Info: 708-771-7864.

***Aurora University presents Rock, Paper, Scissors, an art exhibit through Feb. 29 in the Schingoethe Art Gallery in Dunham Hall, 1400 Marseillaise Pl. in Aurora.  Free.  Info: 630-844-4924.

***Dominican University, 7900 W. Division St. in River Forest, presents First Love, an art exhibit by Edmund Chia, Michelle Grabner, Diego Leclery, Leeza Meksin & Liz Nielsen through Feb. 25.  Info: www.dom.edu/departments/artDepartment/gallery.html.

***Cheney Mansion, 220 N. Euclid in Oak Park, presents Walk-In Wednesdays, 11 am-4 pm through Mar. 29.  Tour the mansion, light refreshments.  Free, but bring a non-perishable food item for the Oak Park Food Pantry.  Info: 708-383-2612.

***Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield in Oak Park, presents an exhibit by Bobbie Raymond Larson through Feb. 2012.  Info: 708-386-4700.

***Oak Park Art League presents an art exhibit at Prairie Title, 6821 W. North Ave. in Oak Park, through Mar. 8.  A reception will be held Jan. 19 from 6-8 pm. 

***Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St. in Oak Park, presents A Special Exhibition of the Permanent Collection of the Oak Park Art League: Celebrating 90 Years, an exhibit by the Oak Park Art League through Jan. 30.  Info: 708-383-8200.

***Maze Branch Library, 845 Gunderson in Oak Park, presents an exhibit of oil paintings by Nancy Fong through Jan. 31.  Info: 708-386-4751.

***Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. in Chicago, presents Morbid Curiosity, The Richard Harris Collection, an exhibit through Jul. 8.  Free.  Info: www.chicagoculturalcenter.org.

***D-Erania & Friends perform live on Friday nights from 7-10 pm at Chicago’s Home of Chicken & Waffles, 543 Madison St. in Oak Park.

***Oak Park Art League, 720 Chicago Ave. in Oak Park, presents Drop-In Kid’s Workshops every Saturday from 10 am-noon.  Cost is per workshop: $25/$20 members.  Info: www.opal-art.com/2011/09/14/kids-workshops/

***30-minute Exercise Experiments for Artists meets up at Pieritz Bros, Ridgeland & South Blvd. in Oak Park, on Thursdays at 7 pm.  Artists only (all types).  Free, but suggested donation is $7.  Info: 708-699-4663, www.ideafit.com/profile/nancy-trock.

***FXNL Studio presents ongoing drop-in Pilates group matwork classes at 1042 Pleasant in Oak Park on Tuesdays at 7 pm & Saturdays at 8 am.  Cost of 1 class is $16/cost for 10 classes is $130.  Info: 708-445-3965, info@fxnlhealth.com.

***WDCB Jazz in the Bistro on Thursdays from 7-10 pm at Marion Street Cheese Market, 100 S. Marion St. in Oak Park.  Info: 708-725-7200, www.marionstreetcheesemarket.com.

***The Harrison Street Ukulele Players meet every Thursday at Eastgate Café, 102 Harrison St. in Oak Park, from 7-9 pm.  Come & join in.  All levels welcome.  Small donation appreciated.  Info: 708-948-7986.

***The Oak Park French Club meets on a weekly basis – every Tuesday night at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 611 Randolph in Oak Park, at 7:15 pm.  Membership is $100 per semester (twice a year).  Info: oakparkfrenchclub@gmail.com.

***The Scribblers at the Senior Citizens’ Center of Oak Park & River Forest, 414 S. Oak Park Ave. in Oak Park, invites you to their writing club every Wednesday at 9:30 am.  Info: 708-848-5251.

***Lapidary, the art of cutting & polishing stones is offered every Wednesday from 1-3:30 pm at the Senior Citizens’ Center of Oak Park & River Forest, 414 S. Oak Park Ave. in Oak Park.  Info: 708-848-5251.

***A Beaders’ Drop In, led by Pat Koko is held the second Thursday of the month from 1-3:30 pm at the Senior Citizens’ Center of Oak Park & River Forest, 414 S. Oak Park Ave. in Oak Park.  Bring your own project or work with their materials for a small fee.  Info: 708-848-5251.

***Oak Park Art League, 720 Chicago Ave. in Oak Park, presents Figure Drawing Sessions from 1-4 pm every Sunday.  Tea, cookies, classical music & live models.  Cost is $15/$10 members.  Info: 708-386-9853.

***Oak Park Art League, 720 Chicago Ave. in Oak Park, presents Figure Painting Sessions from 9 am-noon on Tuesdays.  Cost is $15/$10 members.  Info: 708-386-9853.

***Oak Park Art League, 720 Chicago Ave. in Oak Park, presents Long Pose Figure Study from 1-4 pm on Wednesdays.  Cost is $15/$10 members.  Info: 708-386-9853.

Calling All Artists

***The McLean County Art Association invites artists to participate in the Sugar Creek Arts Festival to be held in Bloomington, IL on Jul. 7-8.  Application deadline is Mar. 10.  Info: 309-829-0011, www.mcac.org.

***The Chicago International Children’s Film Festival is seeking entries.  The fest will be held Oct. 26-Nov. 4.  Entry deadline is May 31.  Info: www.facets.org/kids.

***Polaris Charter Academy in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago is seeking a muralist.  For more info, please call Melissa Authement at 312-305-9382 or email mrose@pcachicago.org.

***The 2nd Annual Envision: Women in Art, Design & Wellness is seeking artists to participate in the event to be held on Mar. 9-10 at the Wilder Mansion in Elmhurst.  Info: www.rglmarketingforthearts.com.

***The 16th Annual Art in the Park, a juried show of fine art, craft & design is seeking artists to participate in the event to be held May 5-6 at Wilder Park in Elmhurst.  Openings in jewelry, fiber, glass, ceramics, mixed media, painting, drawing, sculpture, wood & leather.  Info: www.rglmarketingforthearts.com.

***The 2nd annual Year In Review Competition is seeking entries.  Winners will be chosen in the following areas: painting, sculpture & installation, works on paper, photography, design & illustration, motion & sound (film, video, performance & sound).  Deadline is Jan. 31.  Info: www.artistswanted.org/yearinreview/?f=awyrpr2.

***The 7th Annual Art Spectacular in Springfield, IL is looking for artists.  Application deadline is Mar. 31.  Info: www.carillon-rees.org.

***Applications are now being accepted for the French-American Jazz Exchange program.  Deadline is May 1 for projects taking place between Sept. 1, 2012-Dec. 31, 2013.  Info: jeff@midatlanticarts.org.

***Terra Incognito, 246 Chicago Ave. in Oak Park, is inviting artists to apply to participate in Coffee, Tea, or …?, a show focusing on drinking vessels of all sorts to be on display Mar. 10-Apr. 11.  Deadline to apply is Feb. 15.  Info: 708-383-6228.

***Downtown Oak Park is seeking an artist to commission 3 pieces of original art (2-dimensional, any media).  They are looking for an artist that can capture the spirit of Downtown Oak Park with their art.  Downtown Oak Park will have ownership over the art & will reproduce the art in various Marketing materials, such as banners, maps, etc.  Submit samples of your work to pzubak@downtownoakpark.net or shanon@downtownoakpark.net.

***Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation announces the availability of the online application for Southern Exposure: Performing Arts of Latin America.  Application deadline is Feb. 10, 2012.  Info: www.midatlanticarts.org.

***Oak Park Craft Guild is forming to meet the needs of craftspersons.  It is open to all craftspersons in the west suburban area.  Info: 708-351-1550, jacquifro@gmail.com.

***The Michael Teolis Singers, a professional Oak Park based choral ensemble is looking for singers, especially altos, tenors & basses.  Must be proficient in sight reading & have choral experience.  Info: 708-366-2889, nghtreat3@msn.com.

***The Symphony of Oak Park & River Forest is seeking string players.  Info: 708-218-2648, www.symphonyoprf.com.

***The Illinois Artisans Program is looking for talented new artists.  All areas of arts & crafts, including folk, traditional, contemporary & ethnic, as well as fine art forms are eligible.  Artists must live & work within the State of Illinois.  All work must be handmade & original.  Deadline is March 28th.  Info: www.museum.state.il.us/artisans.

***North Riverside Mall Theatre is seeking artists to display their work in the theatre’s lobby gallery.  The space can hold roughly 13 easels & 6 sculptures (depending on size).  Info: 847-675-2580, Claire@falkpr.com.

***Ken’s Framing & Art, 2938 River Rd. in River Grove, is looking for artists to display their work in the shop’s new gallery, The Grove Gallery.  Info: 708-415-7252 or 708-456-3300.

***The Third Friday Gallery, 43 Harrison St. in Oak Park, is a new venue open to artists to make an easy, inexpensive, and non-time-consuming way for artists to show their work during difficult economic times.  The gallery is now accepting art submissions from area artists to participate in exhibits.  $10 hanging fee for each month that your work is on exhibit.  Info: DncingKrow@aol.com.

***Now’s the perfect time to join the Sing to Live Community Chorus!  They are adding a second chorus & are looking for singers.  Rehearsals begin in August in Glenview & Oak Park.  Info: 773-250-SING, www.singtolive.org, info@singtolive.org.

Upcoming Classes/Camps

***Ken’s Framing & Art/The Grove Gallery, 2938 River Rd. in River Grove, is offering three unique 6-week adult art classes; oil pastels, watercolors & beginning wire jewelry.  Classes have a limited number of spaces & meet for 1 ½ hours each week.  Cost is $100 (includes a $10 supply fee).  Info: 708-415-7252 or 708-456-3300.

***Halau i Ka Pono is a new Hawaiian Hula School located at 163 N. Humphrey Ave. in Oak Park, offering Beginning Adult Hula I on Wednesdays at 11 am-noon; Adult Hula II on Wednesdays at 7-8 pm; Keiki (Children’s) Hula Class for ages 5-12 on Wednesdays from 5-6 pm.  Cost is $15 per class or $50 paid at beginning of month for 4 classes.  Info: 708-297-6321, www.halauikapono.org.

***The Oak Park Art League, 720 Chicago Ave. in Oak Park, is now offering New Kid’s & Adult Classes for its winter session running Jan. 22-Mar.10.  Spring session will run from Apr. 1-May 19.  Info: 708-386-9853.

***The Oak Park Art League, 720 Chicago Ave. in Oak Park, is offering Art and Autism taught by Kimberly Kurrus.  This one-hour class is an art media exploration & sensory experience for children who are high functioning on the Autistic spectrum.  Children’s work will be displayed in the student art shows at the Art League.  Cost is $30 for an hour-long session.  Info: 708-386-9853, www.opal-art.com.

***Pamela Penney Textile Arts, 130 Harrison St. in Oak Park, is offering textile art classes & private lessons for adults & children.  Knitting, sewing, felting, crochet, fabric & yarn dying, etc.  Info; 708-383-2602, www.pamelapenney.com.

Misc.

***Introducing a new jewelry line, Z&N Jewelry, by two local artists (as well as mother & daughter) Dzvinka and Nina Ulana.  One-of-a-kind creations, most pieces feature hand-carved/hand-polished gemstone pendants.  Visit ninaulanajewelry.blogspot.com.

***Local artist, Deborah Baldwin has been announced a finalist in NICHE Magazine’s Fine Craft Competition.  Info: www.NICHEAwards.com.

***The Oak Park Art League, 720 Chicago Ave. in Oak Park, is collecting recyclable packaging foam (with the 6 symbol) that you may have left over from holiday gifts.  The Art League is planning a Winter Sculpture Garden made from your recyclable foam packaging.  Simply drop off any foam with the 6 symbol in clear, sealed bags after the holidays from Mon-Fri, 1-5 pm & Sat. from 1-4 pm.  Info: 708-386-9853.

***Papillon Design has joined Dancing Krow Studio, 41 Harrison St. in Oak Park.  www.papillondesign.biz.

***Bryan Northup of Biolum Glass in Oak Park will have his work included in Sculpture and Design with Recycled Glass, a new book.  His lamp is on the cover!

***Doris Weinbaum, owner of Bead in Hand, 145 Harrison St. in Oak Park, has announced that the store is for sale.  Bead in Hand has been a profitable business for 18 years, and Doris expects to see it continue for many more.  A new owner can bring their own energy & personality to the shop & it will thrive.  Some owner financing may be available.  Info: doris@beadinhand.com.

***Add a new dimension to your next event!  Young, fan-friendly caricaturist ready to render likenesses of your guests.  Original stylist.  Fee negotiable.  Call Tom at 317-200-0845.

***Oak Parker, George Bailey’s book Haunted Exiles Bank Upon the End can now be ordered online.  To purchase his book, visit www.HauntedExilesBackUpontheEnd.com.

***Oak Parker, David M. Sokol’s book Oak Park: The Evolution of a Village can now be purchased at local bookstores & on Amazon.com.

***Emergency Clothes Closet, which is part of the Walk-In Ministry at Calvary Church in Oak Park, is seeking donations of adult men’s & women’s clothing in sizes medium, large & extra large, including winter coats, boots, jeans, long underwear, socks, sweatshirts, sweater, etc.  Info: www.emergencyclothescloset.com.

***PING! (Providing Instruments to the Next Generation) loans instruments to low-income children in Oak Park & River Forest so they can participate in band & orchestra programs in our community’s public schools.  They are seeking donations of musical instruments.  Their student enrollment is up this year (an almost 50% increase from 2 years ago).  This year they ran out of saxes & had to purchase 4 violins.  Many of their instruments are aging & need to be retired.  If you would like to donate, contact Susan at 708-524-5838 x7464 or email pingoprf@gmail.com.  For more info visit www.pingoprf.org.

***Donations of children’s books are being collected for Food Pantry families.  Books can be delivered to First United Church, 848 Lake St. in Oak Park, on weekdays 9 am-4 pm & Sundays from 9:30-11:30 am.  Please enter through the parking lot door off of Kenilworth Ave.

Studio Space

***Marion Street Studios has studio spaces for rent!  Inspiring & affordable studios for rent in preferred Oak Park area.  2nd floor studios & basement studios are 90-250 sq. ft.  Monthly rental from $150-$425.  3-month term to begin.  Month to month after.  2nd floor sunlight exposure on east, south & west.  2nd floor available June 1.  Basement available immediately.  Classroom space available for art classes.  A/C, heat, water, trash included.  Restrooms & utility sink.  24/7 secured access.  Near Harlem CTA/Metra train.  Public parking.  On-site management.  Bi-monthly open studios/tours to promote art sales.  Art display area included near studio.  Gallery display space available for rent in Marion Street Gallery on main floor.  Info: 708-848-6606, owen@marionstreetgallery.com.

***5,000 sq. ft. space with 35 foot ceilings, located in Melrose Park behind the city government offices (Lake St. & 27th Ave.).  Learn to weld.  Practical hands-on approach or full training in all types of welding: MIG and TIG, etc.  Instructions suited to your needs.  Do you have a project that needs to be assembled by welding?  Need a place to do your sculpture?  Lots of equipment that will make this possible.  Have your own welding machine?  We will hook you up.  Work in a congenial atmosphere with other artists.  Call Dave at 708-372-0796 or Thom at 312-771-0283.