Andersonville Arts & Home Weekend is a program of the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce and is generously supported by Andersonville SSA #22
Schedule
FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY | ALL WEEKEND
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
Night of 100 pARTies!
6:00-10:00 pm Urbanest, 5228 N. Clark
Join us as we kick off our seventh annual Andersonville Arts & Home Weekend. The event will feature our one-night-only silent auction of artwork to benefit Trumbull and Peirce Elementary Schools AND the Edgewater Community Council’s Youth Arts Program. Food generously donated by Big Jones with wine from In Fine Spirits.
The street comes alive with other opening night receptions at many great Andersonville businesses. Be sure to check out the scene at:
Andersonville Galleria, bâan home, Brimfield, Brown Elephant, Cassona, Cattle Call, Cheetah Gym, City Olive, Edgewater Historical Society, First Free Church, FOURSIDED, GreenSky, Hip Fit, His Stuff, Home Accents, Iloilo Custom Framing, In Fine Spirits, Kopi Café, The Landmark of Andersonville, Las Manos Gallery, Marguerite Gardens, Mena Tours, The Men’s Grooming Parlor, The Monkey Gallery, Morpho Gallery, Mr. & Mrs. DIGZ, On The Rocks, Painted Light Photos & Framing, Paper Trail, Patina, Ranalli’s, Robert Jeffrey, Room Service, The Runner’s Edge, Scout, Sir Spa, Skinstinct, Sunburst Flowers & Gifts, Swedish American Museum, Turley Road, Urbanest & The White Attic
For more information about the 80 visual and performing artists participating in Andersonville Arts & Home Weekend, visit our event page at www.andersonville.org/artsweekend
Also on Friday, enjoy these great events:
11:00 am-5:00 pm – Andersonville Galleria
Outdoor hand sculpture workshop by Yadi. Create your own piece of art to take home! $20 per participant, perfect for all ages!
4:00-8:00 pm – Andersonville Galleria
Indoor painting demonstration by Anas Ben-Musa of Ben Musa Art.
6:00-9:00 pm – Edgewater Historical Society
Reception for The Plein Air Painters, featuring an exhibit and sale of original paintings of Edgewater scenes. Look for the Plein Air Painters on Andersonville sidewalks painting throughout the weekend.
6:00-8:00 pm – In Fine Spirits
Join the friendly and helpful staff at In Fine Spirits for a craft beer tasting.
7:00-10:00 pm – First Free Church
Opening night reception for the group show Semeiotic, with music from Identity Crises Incorporated.
7:00-10:00 pm – Cheetah Gym
Local artist Bret Grafton uses his work to transform the aerobics room at Cheetah Gym into a one-night-only gallery.
7:30 pm – The Neo-Futurarium
‘Fear.’ The world of Edgar Allen Poe is unearthed in this literary take on all things terrifying. Travel through the dark corners of the Neo-Futurarium with your own guide, stopping at stations that explore different pieces by Poe. This “thinking man’s haunted house” invokes terror through twisted stories using familiar themes, sensations and situations. General admission tickets $15, students/seniors $10.
11:30 pm – The Neo-Futurarium
Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind.’ 30 plays in 60 minutes performed by The Neo-Futurists. Admission based on a roll of a die.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
11:00 am-5:00 pm – Andersonville Galleria
Outdoor hand sculpture workshop by Yadi. Create your own piece of art to take home! $20 per participant, perfect for all ages!
11:00 am & 1:30 pm – Urbanest
“Get Cozy!” An interactive seminar in time for autumn and the holiday season discussing principles of space planning, color relationships and art selection to help participants understand and refine their living and work spaces. Presented by Urbanest, Occupi Design and Abryant Gallery.
Noon-3:00 pm – Andersonville Galleria
Indoor screen-printing demonstration by Maria Cicarelli of Kuketa.
Noon-4:00 pm – Room Service
Meet designer Katy Klassman at the Dorothy & Milton trunk show and view her handcrafted jewelry from vintage finds .
1:30 pm – Corner of Clark & Berwyn
After a successful outdoor performance in Andersonville this summer, Porchlight Music Theatre returns to the neighborhood to present scenes from their current production of The Fantasticks.
2:00-4:00 pm – Painted Light Photography & Framing Gallery
Silhouette artist Betsy Robinson will be demonstrating her cuttings & taking photos of those interested in ‘capturing time’ with your own silhouette or someone you want to remember.
2:00-4:00 pm – Andersonville Galleria
Painting demonstration (outdoor) by watercolorist Michele Williams.
3:00 pm – Corner of Clark & Carmen
Porchlight Music Theatre performs an encore of scenes from their current production of The Fantasticks.
3:30-5:30 pm – Corner of Clark & Berwyn
Visit the art & soul kids’ table and pick up creative ideas and resources for kids and families Be sure to bring the kids by for special ‘arts weekend’ hand-painted tattoos!
4:00-7:00 pm – Andersonville Galleria
Indoor painting demonstration by Anas Ben-Musa of Ben Musa Art.
4:30-6:00 pm – Painted Light Photography & Framing Gallery
Photo Hand-tinting Reworked. Workshop/Demonstration on hand-tinting digital photographs. Both traditional and “free techniques” will be shown. There will be photographs (or bring your own mat surface images) and materials available for those who wish to experiment and participate.
8:00 pm – The Neo-Futurarium
‘Fear.’ The world of Edgar Allen Poe is unearthed in this literary take on all things terrifying. Travel through the dark corners of the Neo-Futurarium with your own guide, stopping at stations that explore different pieces by Poe. This “thinking man’s haunted house” invokes terror through twisted stories using familiar themes, sensations and situations. General admission tickets $15, students/seniors $10. Tickets at www.neofuturists.org or 773-275-5255
11:30 pm – The Neo-Futurarium
‘Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind.’ 30 plays in 60 minutes performed by The Neo-Futurists. Admission based on a roll of a die.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
11:00 am-2:00 pm – Andersonville Galleria
Indoor painting demonstration by Anas Ben-Musa of Ben Musa Art.
12:00 noon – Swedish American Museum
What could be more Andersonville than a traditional fried herring breakfast? With meatballs, potato sausage, and much more catered by Tre Kronor restaurant, this popular event will also feature a performance by Karen Lindblad with the group Borrowed Light. Cost: $20 members, $25 non-members. Reservations are recommended. 773-728-8111.
Noon-1:30 pm – Painted Light Photography & Framing Gallery
“Fresh Ways to Look at Your Family Archive.” Explore framing designer and photo restoration expert Barbara D. Laing’s ideas for more sophisticated integration of your family photographs into your contemporary home. Re-imagine how to “live with” and display family photographs–from framing to albums. Also discussed will be ideas about mixing fine art photography with artwork, and the pros and cons of designing eclectic vs. more uniform styles.
1:30 pm – Urbanest
“Get Cozy!” An interactive seminar in time for autumn and the holiday season discussing principles of space planning, color relationships and art selection to help participants understand and refine their living and work spaces. Presented by Urbanest, Occupi Design and Abryant Gallery.
2:00-4:00 pm – Painted Light Photography & Framing Gallery
Silhouette artist Betsy Robinson will be demonstrating her cuttings & taking photos of those interested in ‘capturing time’ with your own silhouette or someone you want to remember.
2:00-4:00 pm – Andersonville Galleria
Indoor painting demonstration by watercolorist Michele Williams.
3:00-6:00 pm – Andersonville Galleria
Outdoor painting demonstration by Chicago Artist Inc.
7:00 pm – The Neo-Futurarium
‘Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind.’ 30 plays in 60 minutes performed by The Neo-Futurists. Admission based on a roll of a die.
ALL WEEKEND LONG
Heather Riordan presents music from around the world on her accordion. Look for Heather playing impromptu concerts around the neighborhood all weekend!
Brimfield
Stop by Brimfield and let Julie and her friendly staff show you great tips on decorating your home and holiday table with everyday items you already have! And if you want to pick something up, get 20% off when you show your Andersonville Arts & Home Weekend brochure. Saturday, 11:00 am-7:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am-6:00 pm.
Edgewater Historical Society
Exhibit and sale of original paintings of Edgewater scenes by the Plein Air Painters. For the 4th year look for the Plein Air Painters on Andersonville sidewalks painting neighborhood scenes throughout the weekend. See one you really like? They are available for commissions!
First Free Church
First Free Church’s annual Semeiotic is a juried group show of visual and performing artists across many mediums. Saturday, Noon-8:00 pm; Sunday, Noon-5:00 pm.
The Monkey Gallery
The Monkey Gallery celebrates their 2nd anniversary in Andersonville with live jewelry crafting all weekend long! Watch their artists Ibe, Sandra and the Head Monkey himself Bernie Superfine create their one-of-a-kind rings, bracelets, earrings and necklaces. Saturday 11:00 am-6:00 pm, Sunday 12:00-5:00 pm.
Sir Spa
Sir Spa will be exhibiting 25 works of abstract art by internationally renowed artist Susan Olmetti. Proceeds from all sales during Andersonville Arts & Home Weekend will benefit Chicago House, a non-profit organization that provides housing and supportive services to HIV-affected families and individuals who may also be impacted by poverty, homelessness, substance abuse, and mental illness.
Swedish American Museum
Free admission all weekend! See the Swedish American Museum’s latest exhibit, “Legends in Wool”, original clothing and textiles inspired by nature created by Laurie Jacobi and Mary Jane Miller.