Dec 30

Here Comes the Purple Sun

By Kelly Pollock, feature writer for the Buzz Cafe Ann Viernes recalls loving both science and art from a young age. “I can remember in kindergarten always wanting to paint on the easels, but I don't think I ever actually did it. I was very, very shy. But all through... read more →
Dec 07

Going Strong Online beyond Harrison Street

Since its establishment in 2016, l'Institut français d'Oak Park is building and connecting the local French-speaking community while creating a heightened awareness of how speaking French opens the door to a rich variety of cultures around the world. The arrival of the coronavirus in spring 2020 forced us to switch... read more →
Nov 30

A Cut Above

By Kelly Pollock, feature writer for The Buzz Cafe Valdo Leon first started barbering as a child when he cut his uncle's hair in exchange for being allowed to take over the kitchen on Sundays. It's been more than thirty years, but he finally realized his dream of having his... read more →
Nov 02

Kidcreate Studio Oak Park Opens!

by Kelly Pollock, feature writer for The Buzz Cafe Lindsey Danhauser and Allison Durkee became friends in the seventh grade in Iowa City. Although they went in different directions after high school—Lindsey studied art and Allison studied business at separate colleges—they stayed close and recently opened their second Kidcreate Studio... read more →
Sep 21

Harvest on Harrison Call for Artists!

Visit the Oak Park Arts District during Harvest on Harrison to Find Yourself Smiling on Harrison Street! Art from the Smiles Project will be displayed in the windows and some interiors of businesses up and down the District beginning Saturday, October 17th. What’s the Smiles Project? Click HERE for a... read more →
Aug 31

Styles 4 Kidz Now Open on Harrison Street

by Kelly Pollock, feature writer for Buzz Cafe Tamekia Swint is passionate about serving her community. She is the founder and executive director of the only non-profit of its kind, Styles 4 Kidz, that has just relocated to 235 Harrison Street in the Oak Park Arts District. Styles 4 Kidz... read more →
Aug 03

Her Voice at Expressions Graphics

After a necessary pause Expressions Graphics is happy to announce the fourth annual “Her Voice” art exhibition of women printmakers and guest artists, running from August 26 - October 17, 2020. This show will launch the emerging Ground Gallery shared studio space and welcomes women from different art backgrounds to... read more →
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
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