Sunday, June 17, 2012
Arts Festival, blood drive and new exhibit at the Heritage Center drew hundreds to downtown Grayslake.
The sweltering heat Saturday afternoon did not keep everyone indoors. Hundreds turned out to downtown Grayslake for the Chamber of Commerce 17th Annual Arts Festival. A diverse group of 45 vendors set up shop along Center Street offering their wares for sale including stained glass, pottery, watercolor and oil paintings, sculptures, ceramics, jewelry and more. Local artist Doris Monti of Grayslake brought her pictures, a combination of pastels, watercolors, oils and prints. It was her first show in 15 years. “There’s so much art, but really not so much drawings and paintings,” Monti said as she easily sketched a storefront in her view. “I’ve been drawing since I was three and realized I could actually make money off of this after I retired…
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Approximately 55 artists will bring their work to Grayslake today.
Ebony Love of Hainseville has been working hard at preparing for today’s Arts Festival in downtown Grayslake. “My house fills up with these things,” she says, referring to the quilts and handbags she makes by hand in her home studio, Love Bug Studios. She is ready for her second year at the festival where she will feature new handbag designs and a variety of new quilts. “I used to do shows in downtown Chicago," Love said. "I like that this show is close to home and I can display my art.” Love will join 54 other artists at the 16th annual Arts Festival on Saturday. The Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce organizes the event, which will showcase various talents including painting, jewelry making, quilts, photos, pottery and glass work. This …
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Let Patch help you make plans for something fun to do this weekend.
Looking for something to do this weekend? We've got the best bets for cool activities to hit and new places to explore this weekend. 1. Free Children's Concert in the Park Where/When: Central Park Performance Pavilion, 250 Library Lane, Grayslake; 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 17. Why Go?: See the award-winning, high-energy, live concert by Little Nashville featuring today's country music with lyrics the whole family will enjoy. Pricing: Free 2. 16th Annual Grayslake Chamber of Commerce Arts Festival Where/When: Historic Downtown Grayslake, Center Street, Grayslake; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday, June 18. Why Go?: The 16th Annual Grayslake Arts Festival will feature the work of over 70 juried artists and a high school exhibit. There will be …
