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Womantalk discussion
The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, will host its monthly Womantalk coffee hour and discussion on Tuesday, June 30, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Ladies are invited to join the discussion of “Simple Abundanc” and other readings by Sarah Ban Breathnach. There is no cost, but advance reservations are required. Ladies are invited…
Read MoreKids’ beading workshop
A beading workshop for children in kindergarten through eighth grade is offered on Friday, July 3, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., at The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. Art instructor Heather Young will teach the children to create 3-strand necklaces and a matching bracelet from the art…
Read MoreJuried community art exhibition at Moraine Valley
Moraine Valley Community College is hosting a juried exhibition of artwork by community artists in the Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery, in the Fine and Performing Arts Center, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. The exhibit runs through Friday, July 31. The exhibition features original work from across all areas of study, including painting, drawing,…
Read MoreThe Bridge Teen Center upcoming programs
• Make Your Own Short Film – 5 to 6 p.m. today (Thursday), The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will host a program to show students how to create a successful short film. • Behind the Heart and High School After Hours – 7:30 p.m. to midnight June 19, The…
Read MoreSummer solstice night: Candlelight labyrinth walk
A celebration of the Summer Solstice will be held on Monday, June 22, from 8 to 10 p.m., at The Center’s labyrinth garden, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Pastoral Director Chris Hopkins will lead the group in star-watching and a celebration of gratitude for summer’s bounty and long days of light, and then invite…
Read MoreWeaving class
A new six-week weaving class begins at The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park, Wednesday, July 1, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Weaver Nettie Botts of Palos Park teaches new students to create samplers on portable table looms during their first weeks in her class. For the remaining class…
Read MoreMemoir writing workshop
A memoir-writing workshop is offered at The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, on six Thursday afternoons, beginning July 16, by Personal Historian Beth LaMie of Kankakee. From to 3 p.m., students write memoirs or family stories. Using writing prompts, exercises, and techniques to capture memories, participants learn to…
Read MoreCitrasolv workshop at McCord
Learn to manipulate inks using Citrasolv to create beautiful abstract pages of color at the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center, Saturday, June 27, from 1 – 3 p.m. Fees are $45 for members, $55 for non-members. Supply list will be provided at registration. Participants will learn the process of creating and manipulating old magazine…
Read MoreTinley Park Community Band summer concert
The Tinley Park Community Band will give their annual free summer concert on Saturday, June 27, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Tinley Park Park District Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W. 171st St. This outdoor concert includes high school musicians who have been rehearsing with the adult band. Selections include tunes from movies…
Read MoreCalligraphy classes for kids and teens
A four-week Calligraphy Class for children and teens begins on Monday, June 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. Led by artist Marge Boyd of Frankfort, calligraphy students learn the beautiful art of fine lettering. The new Kid’s Calligraphy class is open…
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