BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:THE TRANQUILTIY OF JAPAN IN HIGHLAND PARK \;\nSpex in Hig hland Park holds &ldquo\;Art+Vision&rdquo\; event with \;sumi-e ink and watercolor paintings \;by Kay Thomas &\; OGI trunk show.\nCHI CAGO \;&ndash\; July 5\, 2012- Spex\, Chicago&rsquo\;s &lsquo\;Best Eyewear Store&rsquo\;* and premier destination for luxury eyewear and su nwear\, holds their next &ldquo\;Art+Vision&rdquo\; event with paintings by Kay Thomas. The opening reception is on Friday\, July 27th from 5-8 pm\, at 1819 St. Johns. Ave.\, Highland Park\, IL\, 60035\; \;847 26 6 6400\; \;spexchicago.com. The work will be on view through Septemb er 7\, 2012. Refreshments and appetizers will be served. A trunk show fe aturing the OGI eyewear collection will be on view during the reception. \n&ldquo\;OGI Eyewear continues to redefine affordable luxury by offerin g luxurious eyewear at unprecedented price points&rdquo\; says store man ager Yana Litvinova. OGI&rsquo\;s latest collections represent a fresh\, contemporary flair inspired by the distinguishing elements of modern ar chitecture. Styles from the new collection are bold\, contemporary eyewe ar pieces designed to stand apart from the prevailing styles. These new models deliver style and substance through the use of premium materials and diligently placed details resulting in eyewear that is unrivaled for its design and price point\, using the finest materials and components from international locales. New styles\, shapes\, and colors from the 20 12 collection will be available for preview during the trunk show.\nKay Thomas has extensive knowledge of the Japanese ink painting art form kno wn as sumi-e. Sumi-e is the art of extracting the essence of the object in the fewest strokes. Most often\, sumi-e is painted on rice paper or s ilk. Kay Thomas finds her inspiration from the outdoors and beautiful sc enery. Her classical paintings include the bamboo\, chrysanthemum\, the orchid and plum tree. Kay also has a passion for watercolor\, oil\, craf ts\, portrait painting\, silkscreen printing\, monoprinting and marbling . Thomas shares her love and knowledge of sumi-e painting as a teacher. She is also a member and board member of many art organizations includin g Sumi-e Society of America\, Sumi-e Midwest and the Wilmette Art Guild. Thomas&rsquo\;s works have won many prizes and are a part of many priva te and public collections. For more information on Kay Thomas visit  \;Sumiekay.wordpress.com.\nABOUT SPEX: \;Spex is synonymous with off ering artfully crafted eyewear and sun wear to a stylish and discerning public with an eye for beauty and function. Their product selection rang es from sleek and minimal to vibrant and eclectic. Style and function me rge in unparalleled designer collections from season to season\, while a ttentive and knowledgeable customer service rounds out the experience fo r the fashion-forward shopper. Dr. Paul Kim\, specializing in primary ey e care\, is the in-house optometrist and encourages all customers to com e in for a Spex Wellness exam. Most major medical and routine vision ins urances are accepted.\nMedia Contact: \;Lauren Bulgatz\nPhone: \ ;312 673 7193\nEmail: \;lauren.bulgatz@spexchicago.com\n*Time Out Ch icago~2011 Shopping Awards\n#  \;  \;  \;#  \;  \; & nbsp\;#\n \;\n URL:http://highlandpark.patch.com/events/spex-in-highland-park-holds-artv ision-event-with-sumi-e-ink-and-watercolor-paintings-by-kay-thomas-ogi-t runk-show SUMMARY:Spex in Highland Park holds “Art+Vision” event with sumi-e in k and watercolor paintings by Kay Thomas &\; OGI trunk show LOCATION:Spex: 1819 Saint Johns Ave\, Highland Park\, IL END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR