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Friday, June 22, 2012

Fine Craft Festival Begins Saturday

The Art Center and Amdur Productions present this weekend festival showcasing fine crafts in Highland Park.

With the first official day of summer behind us, its time to kick off one of the most important aspects of the season: the festivals. This weekend, Sheridan Road will transform into an elaborate display of fine craft, music, children's activities and food for The Art Center's Festival of Fine Craft. Want Highland Park news in your inbox every morning? Subscribe to Patch's newsletter. "What differentiates this fest from others is that it looks different, it's more 3D oriented," said Amdur Productions Founder Amy Amdur. "This festival focuses on fine craft like glass and wood and jewelry and mixed media pieces and furniture." For the first time in the festival's 14-year history, the weekend event will be produced by Amdur's company, which …

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Last Chance: Several Exhibits Ending at Highland Park's Art Center

Our new 'Last Chance' feature lets you know about important upcoming deadlines.

Attention all Art lovers: The Art Center Highland Park will be closing three exhibits by April 5.  If you're in the mood to peruse art from Nepal, or examine contemporary youth work then pop by the galleries to explore an impressive range of work. The work is free to visit and open to the public Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more details on the exhibits: Know about an important deadline coming up? Tell us in the comments, or email jacob@patch.com. You can also post your own event or announcement for everyone to see.

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