It's never too hot for . . .

 . . . an eclectic arts evening!  On Friday, July 16, a group exhibit by artists and poets representing multiple cultures will be held at North Lakeside Cultural Center.  The evening includes live music by Kathryn Gauthier (folk), Victor Cueller (latin guitar), Tom Ehnle (classical piano),  and mask improvisation by Marianna Buchwald. 

It's a great chance to view, listen, stroll, and stop for a nosh at the Waterfront Cafe.  6 PM - 10 PM, 6219 N. Sheridan, Chicago.

Sandra Holubow is showing Genesis, a mixed-media work, in the summer American Jewish Artists Club exhibit A Gathering of Waters at the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago, through August 7.  Reception is Sunday, July 11, 12:30 - 3PM.  (773) 445-3838.

Sandra also has a 4' x 10' acrylic painting Buffalos in Seasons  in the collection of the Mantle Rock Native Education and Cultural Center, Henderson, Kentucky.  This Cherokee Tribe is part of the historical Trail of Tears.
S. Holubow, Buffalos in Seasons:

Maureen Warren invites cardboard art fans  to the Cardboard Art Show (presented by the Birdhouse Museum at the  Co-Prosperity Sphere), 5PM - Midnight, Saturday, July 10.  3219 S. Morgan in Bridgeport.  Maureen's work includes kimonos made of chopsticks and . . . cardboard.  Lots of live music and cheap art.  Bring cash.

George C. Clark will be teaching Miniature Rustic Twig Chair workshops on Friday, July 9 and Sunday, July 11 during the Woodlanders Gathering weekend at Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts in Mineral Point, Wisconsin.
G.C. Clark:

The Mythopian Artists' Group presents From Here to Paradise, an exploration of the concept of Paradise,  what it might be, and how to get there, at Robert T. Wright Gallery, until August 13.  Opening reception Friday, July 9, 7-9 PM, with live music.  Members Robert Kameczura, Kim Laurel and James Mesple are among the seven Mythopian artists who are showing in the exhibit.
College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake.  Info:  http://gallery.clcillinois.edu/

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