Jun 29

Open & Social Distancing- #shoponharrisonstreet

By Kelly Pollock, feature writer for Buzz Cafe Since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic in March, every business in the Oak Park Arts District has been affected. Restaurants had to close their dining rooms, shops had to go online, and service businesses had to go virtual. Now that Illinois... read more →
Jun 15
Mar 31

Time for Art at Studio 928!

By Kelly Pollock, feature writer for Buzz Cafe Cheryl Vargas, the self-proclaimed Creative in Chief at Studio 928, is on a one-woman mission to give everyone permission to take "Time for Art." Her new studio at 911 S. Lombard Avenue in the Oak Park Arts District will celebrate its grand... read more →
Feb 21

RC Training & Fitness Moves to Harrison Street

by Kelly Pollock, feature writer Buzz Cafe When RC Training & Fitness moved to the Oak Park Arts District right before Thanksgiving, they had already thrived for several years in their previous home on Madison Street. They had simply outgrown the space and needed more room. Now with almost double... read more →
Jan 01

The Buzz on Val’s halla Records

By Kelly Pollock, feature writer Buzz Cafe Growing up in Michigan, Shayne Blakeley loved music. He still recalls the Fisher Price cassette player he carried around when he was a toddler and the goofy version of “On Top of Old Smokey” that it played. After moving to Chicago with the... read more →
Dec 04

Your Arts District Holiday Shopping Guide

by Kelly Pollock, feature writer Buzz Cafe Holiday shopping opportunities abound in the Oak Park Arts District. Stocked shelves, holiday events, and rotating discounts are making Harrison Street the place to be this December. At Elevate Hair and Beauty Boutique (321 Harrison Street), you can purchase a bath bomb gift... read more →
Oct 30

Dye Hard Yarns Moves to the Oak Park Arts District

by Kelly Pollock, feature writer Buzz Cafe Chastity Dunlap was bitten by the knitting bug a dozen years ago when she found a woman on Craigslist who gave lessons in a local coffee shop. “Then when I moved to Forest Park, I discovered my first yarn store and loved it.... read more →
Oct 07

The Nineteenth Annual Chair Painting Event at Buzz Cafe!

By Kelly Pollock, feature writer Buzz Cafe On September 21, Buzz Café hosted the Nineteenth Annual Chair Painting event in their courtyard. Owner Laura Maychruk said that they planned to replace about half the café's chairs with freshly-painted new arrivals. “During the year, we pop into Brown Elephant and when... read more →
Sep 01

Parle Français in the Oak Park Arts District

By Kelly Pollock, feature writer for the Buzz Cafe After eighteen months at 11 Harrison Street in the Oak Park Arts District, Stacy Fifer is expanding L'Institut français d'Oak Park with an additional classroom just two doors down at number 17. Her French language school for adult and mature teen... read more →
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