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Roy Lichtenstein Exhibition at Art Institute of Chicago: From Familiar to Unexpected.

Chicago, Tuesday, May 22, 2012. The most comprehensive exhibition to date of the work of artist Roy Lichenstein opens with a Whaam! Bratatat! Varoom! today at the Art Institute of Chicago. Roy Lichtenstein: A Retrospective features over 160 works of the familiar and unexpected that showcase the power of POP. The exhibition brings together never-before-seen... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
May 22, 2012 at 9:44 am

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Morbid Curiosity Exhibition at the Chicago Cultural Center: Do You Dare to Go?

Death is not a topic that I normally like to spend a great deal of time thinking about. However a few days ago, as I was literally killing time at the Chicago Cultural Center, I stumbled upon an exhibition that I had heard about but had little interest in, Morbid Curiosity: The Richard Harris Collection... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
March 19, 2012 at 11:08 am

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Chicago Turns 175: What Chicagoans Love About Chicago.

The Countdown continues… Chicago will celebrate it’s Dodransbicentennia on March 4, 2012. In anticipation of the big event, The Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture has been talking to notable Chicagoans to see what they love about Chicago. Each weekday, since Monday, January 16, they have featured an unique Chicago personality with their list of... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
February 20, 2012 at 11:34 am

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Chicago Public Art Summer 2012: Beyond the Eye.

Chicago, Friday 17, 2012. It looks like a rainbow of colors will be brightening that Great Street this summer with the Chicago Loop Alliance’s just announced installation of their newest public art commission, aptly named, Color Jam. The CLA has selected world-renowned artist Jessica Stockholder, who chairs the University of Chicago’s Department of Visual Arts... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
February 17, 2012 at 2:10 pm

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Chicago Cultural Plan 2012: Ways You Can Participate.

Chicago, Monday, February 13, 2012. Everyone who cares about art and culture in Chicago will have a chance to contribute their ideas for an all-encompassing new arts plan for the new Millennium. The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is asking residents, cultural organizations and community groups for their input through town hall meetings... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
February 13, 2012 at 9:58 am

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Chicago's Millennium Park Becomes a Luminous Field with Installation Created by Luftwerk.

Chicago, Wednesday, January 11, 2012. The holiday season may be over but a new light is about to descend on Chicago’s cold winter nights as Luminous Field will paint a digital canvas of light and sound on Cloud Gate, (aka The Bean) and surrounding areas for ten nights starting February 10. The latest light installation... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
January 11, 2012 at 11:08 am

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Visit the Art Institute of Chicago's Holiday Thorne Rooms: Start a New Holiday Tradition.

For the second year in a row, the Art Institute of Chicago is offering a special holiday treat with their decked out Holiday Thorne Rooms. This year eight of the rooms in the 68 room collection are dressed in their holiday best and open for viewing. The entire collection, created from 1934 through 1940, features... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
December 6, 2011 at 11:21 am

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Chicago's One of a Kind Show 2011: Here are a few of my favorite things.

Chicago, Friday, December 2, 2011. At yesterday’s press preview for the 11th annual One of a Kind Show, I was able to browse the work of over 600 amazing artists. This show, one of Chicago’s favorites, offers something for everyone from beautiful works of art, sculpture, jewelry, clothing, stationary, holiday ornaments and ceramics, to mouth-watering... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
December 2, 2011 at 11:36 am

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An Overview of the One of a Kind Show at Chicago's Merchandise Mart.

Chicago, Wednesday, November 30, 2011. A unique shopping opportunity awaits visitors to the 11th annual One of a Kind Show at Chicago’s Merchandise Mart kicking off at noon tomorrow through Sunday, December 4, 2011. Over 600 artists will be exhibiting hand-made, one-of-a-kind items in a range of categories and price points including accessories, ceramics, fashion... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
November 30, 2011 at 10:22 am

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Preview the Milwaukee Art Museum's New Exhibit: Impressionism: Masterworks on Paper.

Show Me Chicago heads north to Milwaukee to cover a significant art exhibition, Impressionism: Masterworks on Paper, at the Milwaukee Art Museum (MAM), now through January 8, 2012. The exhibition, organized by the MAM in partnership with the Albertina in Vienna, presents more than 100 works by Impressionists and Post-Impressionists masters that were active in... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
November 16, 2011 at 1:15 pm

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