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The Arts of Life kicks off Chicago Artists Month with their Building Community art exhibition, opening on October 9th at Bite Café from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The show will feature figurative, people-centered artwork, created by artists in the collective. The exhibition is free and the opening will be catered by Bite Café.
When: Thursday, October 9th, Gallery Opening 6 p.m. to 8 pm;
(Building Community exhibition runs October 9, 2008 through January 2, 2009.)
Where: Bite Café: 1039 N. Western Ave., Chicago IL 60622.
Come join us at the opening for fine food and outstanding new artwork. Or view the exhibit as it runs until January 2nd, 2009.
September 10th, 2008
The Arts of Life Band will be performing in the Around the Coyote 2008 Fall Arts Fest. They will perform several songs from their new album. A Festival Day Pass is $10 for one day of visual art, literary, film, music, and theatre.
When: Sunday, October 19th, 5 pm
Where: Plumbers Hall, 1840 W. Washington, West Loop Chicago.
September 10th, 2008
The Arts of Life Band will be celebrating the release of their debut self-titled record October 30th at 8 p.m. at The Empty Bottle.
The festivities will continue until midnight, featuring performances by the Arts of Life Band and the Quad Cities’ Chrash Flood and Chicago’s Devil in a Woodpile. The cover charge is $7 per person. All proceeds go directly back into The Arts of Life studio.
When: Thursday, October 30th, 8 p.m. - Midnight.
Where: The Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60622.
This is a great opportunities to check out the band, hear new music, and pick up a copy of the new CD. We hope to see you there!
September 10th, 2008
ROCK FOR THE ARTS (OF LIFE)
@ CORK LOUNGE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH
7PM-CLOSE
The Cork Lounge is hosting Rock for the Arts (of Life), a night of live rock, drink specials and more with proceeds benefiting the Arts of Life. Saturday November 15th beginning at 7pm, The Cork’s stage will start rocking with live performances by 4 area bands: reddelicious, I Love You (Kansas City), Dave Smith and the Arts of Life Band. The cover charge is $5. There will be studio artwork available for purchase to raise additional funds.
The Cork Lounge is located in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood at 1822 W. Addison between Ashland and Damen. For more information please call the Arts of Life at 312.829.2787 or the Cork Lounge at 773.404.5318.
September 2nd, 2008
This week, July 14 to 18, Arts of Life is part of the ADA art exhibition at the Thompson Center, Downtown at 100 W. Randolph. We are showing with other groups we have shown with before such as Esperanza, Little City, and Project Onward.
July 14th, 2008
The Arts of Life Annual Summer Exhibit and Silent Auction
Saturday, June 14th from 6 to 9 pm
Arts of Life Studio
2110 W Grand Ave, Chicago IL 60612
Please join The Arts of Life for our annual Summer Exhibit and Silent Auction. Admission is $40, which includes beer donated by Chicago Beverage Systems, and food catered by bigbite Catering. There will be a silent auction and the chance to win great raffle prizes from local restaurants and businesses. Proceeds from this event go directly back into The Arts of Life studio. The evening promises to be an enjoyable one and we hope to see you there!
June 4th, 2008
Reversible Eye Presents: Tirra Lirra, I Luv Luv Birds and the Arts of Life Band
Saturday, June 7th Showtime at 8:30pm
The Reversible Eye
1103 N California, Chicago IL 60622
Please join us at the Reversible Eye for a live concert featuring Tirra Lirra, I Luv Luv Birds, and the Arts of Life Band. Admission is 5 dollars, the show begins at 8:30. The Arts of Life Band will go on first so please come early!
Stay to check out Tirra Lirra and I Luv Luv Birds
June 4th, 2008
Chicago Country Club to Host Art Exhibit with Music and Silent Auction to Benefit Arts Of Life.
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 7pm—11pm
Country Club Chicago
1100 N. Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL (Map)
Come join us for a gallery opening featuring the work of members of the Arts of Life community. The evening will include a silent auction, live music, and complimentary beer and wine. Admission is just $7. All proceeds from the sale of artwork go directly to The Arts of Life studio.
April 30th, 2008
The Arts of Life Studio is proud to be part of The Intuit Show of Folk and Outsider Art. The Intuit Show of Folk and Outsider Art is an art fair sponsored by and benefiting Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art. The Intuit Show features the sale of self-taught art, outsider art, art brut, ethnographic art, non-traditional folk art and visionary art. A distinct element of ARTroplis, a citywide celebration of arts, antiques and culture, The Intuit Show brings together leading dealers and galleries from around the world.
Admission
Tickets are $20 for one day pass and $25 for a multi-day pass, and may be purchased online at www.tix123.com/artropolis2008 or onsite during the show on the first floor of The Merchandise Mart
Show Hours:
Friday, April 25, 11 AM - 7 PM
Saturday, April 26, 11 AM - 7 PM
Sunday, April 27, 11 AM - 6 PM
Monday, April 28, 11 AM - 3 PM
We’d like to thank our friends in the community for supporting this exhibit
Richard Schutzenhofer
Charles Rizzo
Erickson Design
Marie Jordan
Bob and Betty Fisher
Julie Pradelski and CLUTCH, LLC
April 23rd, 2008
Arts of Life Awards Show
Saturday, February 9th, 2008
from 6pm - 9pm
Enjoy a Silent Auction, Raffle, Libations, Hors d’oeurves and our latest and greatest artwork along with performances by our artists.
MC: Lord of the Yum Yum
Mercury Café
1505 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
Admission is $40
Tickets are available in advance or at the door.
Call for more info: (312) 829-2787
December 19th, 2007
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