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Housed in a renovated 16,000 sq. ft. limestone historic building, Water Street Studios is a comprehensive nonprofit community art center featuring 26 artist studios, three classrooms,...
One of the few buildings to survive the Great Chicago Fire, the Historic Water Tower is an icon on North Michigan Avenue and houses the City...
City Gallery at the Historic Water Tower
Located in one of Chicago's most popular landmarks, the new City Gallery features photographs of Chicago by Chicago photographers.
Thoughtfully placed throughout the park's 80 acres, we feature artists of international stature, including many local and regional artists. Some of the featured artists are John...
Proudly referred to as Chicago's "Front yard," Grant Park is a public park, 319 acres located in Chicago’s central business district in the Loop Community area....
Hyde Park Hair Salon & Barber Shop
Hyde Park Hair Salon, originally Joe’s Barbershop, was founded in 1927 by young entrepreneur Joe Taylor. The salon began as an entrance to the Hyde Park...
The Riverside Park Bandshell is located in Riverside Park in Murphysboro, Illinois. The concrete bandshell was built in 1938–39 by the Works Progress Administration and the...
Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest
The area's rich heritage is celebrated at the Historical Society through exhibits, lectures and special programs regularly taking place in the society's new home: the Oak...
Founded in 1921, the Oak Park Art League is one of the longest, continually-running arts non-profit arts organizations in Illinois. The Art League proudly offers art education,...
The Arts Center of Oak Park is a magnificent neo-classical building with unique caramel leaded glass windows, beautiful torchieres adorning the grand entrance foyer, large lobby/reception...
Don't miss out on your favorite live acts and festivals at Peoria's Festival Park! Home to the annual Taste of Peoria, Irish Fest, Tailgate N' Tallboys,...
The 30-acre park was designed in a way that would serve many purposes. From the canoe/kayak launch and natural landscaping to the VIP Rooftop Deck and...
Architectural award-winning Main Library features extensive contemporary art collection and Art Gallery with rotating exhibits by local artists. Library meeting rooms vary in capacity from 17...
The Scovill Sculpture Park lies between Scovill Zoo and the Children’s Museum of Illinois. The zoo hosts 100,000 visitors, and the Children’s Museum of Illinois sees...
1950s Park Forest House Museum
Step back into the 1950s in a representation of an original home with toys, dolls, books, clothes and furnishings of the era, in the first fully...
Explore the nature of sculpture. Sited across 100 acres of rolling prairie landscape, this 29-piece collection features monumental works by di Suvero, Hunt, Puryear and others....
Allerton Park & Retreat Center
Organized programs open to the community and visitors include outdoor concerts, youth summer camps, themed dinners and educational events, nature hikes, and public tours. Overnight accommodations...
Orland Park History Museum and Stellwagen Farm
The Orland Park History Museum and Stellwagen Farm preserves local history, provides monthly educational programs, and offers engaging exhibits year-round.
More than a dozen large, welded steel sculptures are scattered throughout two acres in a beautiful, natural setting. Sculptures include two 40-foot towers, contemplative artworks, a...
Find one of a kind apparel, art, jewelry, beads and home accessories. Have a meal or a snack or specialty coffee drinks at the Buzz Café,...
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