Archive for October, 2010


The Art of Fashion runway show at Millennium Park

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

Title: The Art of Fashion runway show at Millennium ParkLocation: Millennium Park, Chase Promenade North, E Randolph StreetDescription: On Friday evening, October 22, 2010, join StyleChicago.com for The Art of Fashion runway show at Millennium Park featuring the Spring 2011 collections of some of Chicago’s finest designers – including Lauren Lein! Time: VIP Reception 6:00-7:30pm Read more…

FlashLIGHT 10/30 A Public Memorial for Youth Gun Violence

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

Title: FlashLIGHT 10/30 A Public Memorial for Youth Gun ViolenceLocation: Thompson Center Plaza, 100 West Randolph St.Description: A public light memorial of 216 pumpkins, each one representing a child lost this past year due to gun violence in the Thompson Center Plaza in downtown Chicago. Community members will sign-up before the event to bring a Read more…

Tango Brunch featuring Jorge Niedas

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

Title: Tango Brunch featuring Jorge NiedasLocation: The Ukrainian Cultural Center, 2247 West Chicago AvenueDescription: Featuring Tango Showcases by Jorge Niedas & Maria Ines Camou and other guest performers. Live Music Milonga with Tangata Ensemble and Vocalist Alba Guerra. Decadent Brunch Menu includes a selection of lavish foods and champagne mimosas. Argentine wines & beer will Read more…

Halloween Milonga Party

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

Title: Halloween Milonga PartyLocation: Ukrainian Cultural Center, 2247 W. Chicago AveDescription: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm All Levels Class by Jorge Niedas 8:00 pm – Midnight Milonga DJ Lizita Dress up and enter in the Costume Contest! 1st Prize: 2 tickets to the Tango Brunch ($80 value) 2nd Prize: 1 Ritz Tango Pass ($55 Value) Read more…

Virginia Mallard

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Virginia Mallard is a multi-talented artist (she prefers to be called a “painter”) who has won numerous awards and whose paintings can be found in private and corporate collections around the world. She has lived in Europe, South Africa and various states within the U.S. Her work has been exhibited widely Read more…

Music set 2 Art

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

Title: Music set 2 ArtLocation: Third Friday Gallery, 43 Harrison Street, Oak Park, IllinoisDescription: Canvas presents Artist Stacy Bowie and Violinist Edith Yokley in a Music set 2 Art Live Painting Event. TICKETS $20Start Time: 19:00Date: 2010-10-21 Share This!

Necessary Taboos Fashion Show at creative lounge CHICAGO

Monday, October 18th, 2010

Title: Necessary Taboos Fashion Show at creative lounge CHICAGOLocation: 1564 N. Damen, ChicagoDescription: Necessary Taboos will showcase the talent of 17 designers and stylists from Chicago and abroad as they create art-fashion pieces exploring the forbidden. Necessary Taboos is a free, RSVP event, open to the public 18 year and older.Start Time: 19:00Date: 2010-11-06End Time: Read more…

Columbia College Chicago recognizes Deirdre Lee and Fear No Art Chicago

Monday, October 18th, 2010

Columbia College Chicago‘s The Loop newsletter made mention that still shots from Deirdre Lee’s MFA thesis documentary project, Pass Through the Fire, being featured in the Jay Strommen segment on the newest episode of Fear No Art Chicago! Share This!

Art Conversation As It Should Be

Thursday, October 14th, 2010

One of the reasons I created Fear NO ART Chicago is because I wanted to take the attitude out of discovering the arts.  I wanted to make it more open to people to ask questions, to find out more, to experience this often elusive community.   No where is this done better, on a small and Read more…

Geof Bradfield brings a musical bouquet from Africa to Jazz Showcase by Neil Tesser

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010

“Travel broadens the mind,” says the ancient maxim. When the traveler is a skilled and sensitive artist – such as Geof Bradfield, the relaxed and brilliant Chicago tenor saxophonist – his travel can also broaden the minds of others. And at the very least, it will prove enormously entertaining. Bradfield’s newly released African Flowers (Origin Read more…