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Seasons and Holidays

Main-Dempster Mile Valentines

I fell in love with Evanston years ago, but in the most recent years I’ve really come to appreciate my neighborhood filled with local independent businesses. When Katherine Gotsick of the Main-Dempster Mile announced a Valentine’s poster program, I made a list of all the places I loved and started [...]

22
Apr

Art & Culture History

Main-Dempster Mile History

Today I am taking over the Main-Dempster Mile Instagram account and some of the stories warrant a bit more background that Instagram has space for. I’ve been a Main-Dempster Mile resident since 2000, and document many of the block parties and wine walks since they’re the perfect way to bump [...]

25
Mar

Art & Culture art fairs Maikes Marvels Creations

2022 Holiday Pop Ups

Hi! It’s been a couple of years… After my last holiday market at the DANK Haus in 2019 I took a temporary job that turned permanent, which was fortuitous as the Pandemic unfolded and Art Fair markets shut down. My art-making went dormant for a while, and with my computer [...]

10
Nov

Maikes Marvels Creations Seasons and Holidays

Love is Love Ornaments

My art fair season ended with a whirlwind of other developments on the home front, which put the blog in hibernation mode. This snow inscription on my January 1 walk was a lovely intention setter for 2020. Now I am slowly getting adjusted to a new schedule, which gives me [...]

12
Feb

Art & Culture art fairs

Weihnachtsmarkt December 14

I am winding down my holiday circuit early with the DANK Haus Weihnachtsmarkt on Saturday. I will set up for a warm indoor Weihnachtsmarkt with German-inspired Christmas shopping, Glühwein, food, music and some fun performances. The Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Market) takes place on Saturday, December 14th, 2019 from 11:00am to 6:00pm. [...]

10
Dec

art fairs

First Saturday Trunk Show

Currently I am tracking one art fair a week! On Saturday I am setting up a table at the Artem Pop Up Gallery. I will have all my angels there between 12 and 6 pm on December 7, and will add to the big tree as well after the show. [...]

03
Dec

Maikes Marvels Creations

Making Drummer Frosties

We’ve already had snow and a mini polar vortex, which is weird but enhanced the Frosty-making mood. Mother Nature is sending us a message about the volatility of our climate these days, although my snarky self blames Disney for promoting Frozen 2 too much. 😉 Last year I only had [...]

28
Nov

art fairs

Chicago Artisan Holiday Market is December 1

Happy Thanksgiving week! I have 3 more Art Fairs coming up. The next one is this Sunday at the Chicago Artisan Market. Morgan Manufacturing will transform into an indoor art fair with 100 Midwest Artisans showcasing food, fashion, home goods and art. The Chicago Artisan Holiday Market takes place Sunday, [...]

26
Nov

art fairs

The Evanston Holiday Bazaar is November 22-24

I am so excited to be among amazing artists at the Woman’s Club of Evanston Holiday Bazaar November 22-24. The Holiday Bazaar is a juried gift fair featuring artists and makers of handcrafted, one-of-a-kind gifts. On Friday there will be a Preview Party with some special discounts for shoppers. The [...]

21
Nov

art fairs

Studio time for the Holiday Bazaar

I am busy in the studio to replenish my ornaments for the Woman’s Club of Evanston Holiday Bazaar. This is such a fun and lively event and I am grateful to be part of the well-curated list of vendors. The Holiday Bazaar is a juried gift fair featuring artists and [...]

19
Nov

Art & Culture

Holiday Shop at Sacred Art

This week I dropped off ornaments at Sacred Art. Lincoln Square is starting to look festive, and the artists at Sacred Art are adding new and amazing creations to the store for the season. I had not been to Lincoln Square in a while, so I enjoyed perusing all the [...]

14
Nov

Art & Culture

Ice House Gallery Events

While I am busy in the studio preparing for the Woman’s Club of Evanston Holiday Bazaar, My Swarm and Beehive are still having a fabulous party at Ice House Gallery. With the first snow, it is wonderful to enter this oasis of flora and fauna and remember warmer days. This [...]

12
Nov