Oct 31

So much to celebrate at Bead in Hand!

By Kelly Pollock, feature writer for The Buzz Cafe Bead in Hand, located at 145 Harrison Street in the Oak Park Arts District, has two reasons to celebrate this November: the kickoff of their 30th anniversary celebration year and the 10-year anniversary of Kim Humphrey owning the store. As a child,... read more →
Oct 04

Steve Fisher Arts Now on Harrison

By Kelly Pollock, feature writer for The Buzz Cafe   For years, Steve Fisher’s art studio has been in the basement of his home behind the Friendly Tap in Berwyn. “I’d been thinking of getting a dedicated studio space, and I finally said, ‘If not now, when?’” says Steve. “But... read more →
Sep 23

Mosaic Counseling & Wellness Fills A HUGE Void

By Kelly Pollock, feature writer for The Buzz Cafe Carey Carlock believes she was born to be a therapist. “I believe in recovery and healing and I’ve always been a good listener,” she says. Now after working in mental health for more than 25 years, Carey is excited to be... read more →
Aug 09

Problem Solvers Offers STEM Classes In The Arts District

By Kelly Pollock, feature writer for The Buzz Cafe Maryann Woods was always a curious kid. Her mom still tells the story of how she would go under the kitchen table as a five-year-old, unscrew everything, and then put it all back together. “I was always asking ‘Why? Why does... read more →
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Apr 28

2022 Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Bead In Hand: Mother's Day is right around the corner! Come on in and make mom a one of a kind gift or choose from one of their finished pieces. They have kits for their popular bird's nest, mini flower pot, and peas-in-a-pod pendants. If you plan to sit at... read more →
Mar 24
Feb 28

Dima Jewelry Atelier + Boutique

By Kelly Pollock, feature writer for The Buzz Cafe Dima Ali doesn’t usually have things come easily for her. “I spent the first 28 years of my life in a war zone. So when something comes together easily, I think that it was meant to be.” And while Dima is... read more →
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