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Weekly Events Calendar: 08.16.06

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Handmade Market at the Empty Bottle

Art & Design Events...

  • Handmade Market
    • This market is a unique event to connect the makers of beautiful things to people who appreciate the unique and handmade.
    • Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave.
    • Saturday, August 19

  • Dzine: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
    • Chicago-based designer Dzine (Carlos Rolon) has gone from graffiti artist to internationally renowned painter in both large (mural-size) and small scales.
    • Chicago Cultural Center, Michigan Avenue Galleries, 78 E. Washington Street
    • Opens August 19 thru October 29

  • Black/White
    • BLACK/WHITE is composed of various media by various artists; paintings, photographs, drawings, etchings, and other works on paper. The concept behind the exhibition is that all black and white art hangs well together in a space.
    • FLATFILEgalleries, 217 North Carpenter
    • Closes August 18

 
 

  • Sandwich Antiques Market
    • Located just 60 miles west of the city, this market features between 350-450 antique dealers from around the country.
    • Sandwich Fairgrounds, 1401 Suydam Rd., (one block north of Rt. 34 on the West Side of Sandwich)
    • August 19-20

  • Works on Paper
    • Featuring prints and drawings by Lee Bontecou, Sol LeWitt, Kiki Smith and others.
    • Thomas McCormick Gallery, 835 W. Washington Blvd.
    • Closes August 19

  • Art Escape: Douglas Garofalo
    • Chicago architect Douglas Garofalo reveals his compelling design process through computer animations, diagrams, plans, and analog models for single family homes, institutional buildings, and urban-scale designs.
    • Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Ave.
    • August 17, 5:30-9 pm

  • Midwest Bonsai Society Show & Sale
    • The best in the Midwest and one of the top three in the country, this 29th annual bonsai show and sale draws enthusiasts from all over the United States.
    • Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe
    • August 18, noon–5 p.m. and August 19–20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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    Just saw an ad in today's Red Eye: Chiasso is having a warehouse sale at 400 S Jefferson this weekend...

    posted by Virginia on 2006-08-16 11:02:34

    Can't WAIT for DZINE's show to start....if you are at all into street art and modern art and graphic design as painting you should check this out for sure! He is one of my favorite artists in they city. and a nice guy as well!

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    posted by Veronica on 2006-08-16 12:34:40

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