Tomorrow, Come to Breakfast, Visit with Amanda.

Ruyell's daughter Amanda Ross-Ho
Is planing to visit the Artists Breakfast
on Wednesday Nov. 21. Hope you can come and meet her

Dreidl, Dreidl, Hanukkah!

Judith Roth, artist.

"The Spirit of Hanukkah Through the Eyes of Chicagoland Artists," was installed November 16, at the Rissman Family Kol Ami Museum, North Suburban Synagogue Beth El, 1175 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park, IL. The Exhibit continues through February 19, 2013, and offers educational, religious, and art events.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012, at 1 PM, a lecture by Loyola University art history professor Maria Hand will explore the techniques and styles of works on exhibit.

On Thursday, December 6, at 6:45 PM, an Artist Reception will offer holiday treats, wine, and a discussion led by Jane Shapiro, Associate Director of the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School. She will focus on the meaning of Hanukkah rituals and celebration. For more info and to RSVP: 847-432-8903, ex. 234. The Exhibit was curated by Molly J. Schiff. ABG members whose work is included in the exhibit are:

Sandra Holubow
Suzanne Horwitz
Judith Roth
Molly J. Schiff
Lorre Slaw
Michelle Stone

West Coast Contingent Visiting Chicago on Wednesday

Amanda Ross-Ho of the Artists' Breakfast Group's Western Annex will be breakfasting with us this Wednesday.

Performance by Alan Emerson Hicks this Friday...

George C. Clark Twig Sculptures at EAC!

GEORGE C. CLARK's miniature rustic twig furniture will be featured at the Evanston Art Center's Winter Arts & Crafts EXPO which will be open free from November 17 to December 19, 2012. The Art Center is located on the shore of Lake Michigan at 2603 Sheridan Road in Evanston, Illinois, just north of Chicago. Gallery hours are 10am to 4pm Monday through Saturday and 12 noon to 4pm Sunday (closed Thanksgiving Day). There will be a Preview Party Friday, November 16, from 6 to 9 pm. Tickets to the Preview Party are $30 in advance and $35 at the door, and they can be purchased online at www.evanstonartcenter.org. In addition to rocking horses like the one pictured above, there will be an assortment of Clark's chairs, tables, settees and garden benches, all unique and handcrafted from Lake Michigan driftwood twigs, fibers, seed pods, shells and other natural materials. You can see more of his work at miniaturerustictwigfurniture.blogspot.com.