Short months always have events sneak up on me. This Friday, the Art Center of Highland Park is hosting two exhibit openings, and I am thrilled to be in one of them. The free and public opening reception is on Friday, March 7th from 6:30-9 pm with drinks and other refreshments. FUSEDChicago Member Jenny Learner […]
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My last day in Oregon (Illinois) was a chilly one. I was tempted to snooze in the cabin but had to check out by 11:30, so I enjoyed a pancake breakfast and then had the hostess nudge me toward Lowden State Park rather than Castle Rock for my next hike. I said goodbye to the […]
Last Wednesday the Network of Entrepreneurial Women gathered at Blue Violet Body Works for networking, a lighthouse tour and mini-spa treatments. We had a lovely time learning more about the Elgin business community and its amazing entrepreneurial women. These women are doing amazing things in the Elgin community and the entrepreneurial community as a whole. […]
Tomorrow is my official birthday, but I’ve been celebrating throughout the summer essentially. Last year’s Curly Girl Design Calendar Being with loved ones is the best form of celebrating life, and I’ve been fortunate to have been at numerous celebratory gatherings over the past few months. My brother and his love took a road trip […]
On Saturday the Young Evanston Artists (YEA) held their annual art fair. Held since 1987, the festival allows students in Evanston schools to showcase their artistic talent with a sidewalk show and performance stage. Art projects are prepared from the beginning of the school year. I was quite inspired by the vibrant art created by children and […]
Last year the Lincoln Park Champer of Commerce held its first Artrageous event. My Swift Swallowtails were selected to participate, and it was lovely to be part of the activities surrounding the inaugural event. I was thrilled to see Artrageous listed among calls for art earlier this year, signaling its success. Of course I wanted […]
“Lauren Levato is becoming one of Chicago’s favorite daughters, drawing, collaborating, assisting and teaching other artists. In her new drawings she looks at herself with hybrid possibilities, while staying in touch with her poignant animal instincts and sympathies.†~ Paul Klein As one of Lauren Levato’s drawing students, it has been a pleasure to watch […]
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“No longer lend your strength to that which you wish to be free from Fill your lives with love and bravery And you shall lead a life uncommon.” ~ Jewel, Life Uncommon Technically Radvent is over, but in Germany it is the second day of Christmas, so I can keep going! Princess Lasertron’s Radvent on Wishing […]
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Princess Lasertron’s ninth Radvent post is about Advice. I am not always good at taking advice. It occurs to me now that I tend to confuse advice with direction and even criticism at times. Being told to do something doesn’t always work for me, unless I am inviting the instruction in. So I will let […]
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“In general I think it’s a mistake to be really, really sure about anything because the only thing you can know for sure is that things change. However, just because things change doesn’t mean you can’t live according to a set of beliefs. Even without knowing things for sure, holding on to our own truth […]
