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Metamorphosis: Emerging from the Dark

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United States

Metamorphosis: Emerging from the Dark On View in The Brushwood Gallery June 8th - August 17th during Open Hours The Brood XIII cicadas have emerged from their 17-year underground slumber to fill the trees with their vibrating sounds! Inspired by this extraordinary natural phenomenon, Brushwood Center presents Metamorphosis: Emerging from the Dark. As these creatures spread their […]

Event Series BASE: Create & Sip

BASE: Create & Sip – Broken Dish Mosaics

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United States

BASE: Create & Sip - Broken Dish Mosaics ​As you craft away, enjoy the company of fellow art enthusiasts in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere while listening to a craft-themed musical soundtrack. Feel free to bring your favorite beverage (BYOB 21 and over), and some snacks to enjoy as you immerse yourself in the creative […]

$20.00

Metamorphosis Closing Walkthrough & Outdoor Concert 

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United States

Metamorphosis Closing Walkthrough & Concert  Join us to celebrate a successful run of our Summer exhibition, Metamorphosis: Emerging from the Dark, with an exhibition walkthrough with the curator of Metamorphosis, Director of Arts and Administration, Julia Kemerer followed by a free outdoor concert! The concert will showcase Joel Styzens' newest contemporary album Resonance, featuring cellist Herine Coetzee Koschak, and violinist, Jinty […]

Free
Event Series Art Impact Project

Art Impact Project

​Mundelein Park & Recreation Community Center, Dunbar Recreation Building ​ ​888 Dunbar Road, Mundelein, Illinois, United States

Art Impact Project Art Impact Project facilitates supportive art projects designed to provide participants a different way to express themselves through art-making.  With a focus on emotional wellness through creative expression, Art Impact Project's small-group environment gives participants the chance to […]

Free
Event Series ¡Hola! Wiggleworms

¡Hola! Wiggleworms

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United States

¡Hola! Wiggleworms This program is ideal for children ages 1-5, but open to younger and older siblings too! ¡Hola! Wiggleworms celebrates being bilingual! Rooted in traditional folk songs from Spanish-speaking countries around the world, the class is alive with singing, dancing, and musical discovery. Children and their families delight in the musical play of Wiggleworms while […]

Free

Growing Together: Cooking Together with Nature

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United States

Growing Together with From Hood to Table Join us on select Saturdays this Summer for family-friendly and science-based nature and food class series with Chef, Urban Farmer, and Sustainability Teacher Jeffrey Williams with From Hood to Table! Learn about the importance of working with nature to nourish our health and community. Families will enjoy classes […]

Free
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Convergence: Health Equity in a Changing Climate

Jack Benny Center for the Arts 39 Jack Benny Drive, Waukegan, Illnois, United States

​Convergence: Health Equity in a Changing Climate Tickets on Sale Now for Waukegan performance!  Join us for the second performance of the Summer! Convergence, Brushwood's newly premiered signature concert experience, translates data on health equity in our community to art.  What is the number one predictor of health in the United States? Your zip code.​Across our […]

$5.00

BASE: Open Art Workshop

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United States

BASE: Open Art Workshop You Choose the Project · Use Tools and Supplies from BASE · Get Help When You Need It Want to learn to knit? Need to repair a mosaic? Want to try your hand at oil paints, but don’t know where to start? There’s no need to sign up for a formal […]

Free

Nature Photography for Veterans and Families

Jackson Park 6401 S. Stony Island Ave., Chicago, Illinois

Nature Photography for Veterans and Families Learn about the basics of photography this Summer while exploring the natural beauty of Chicago with your fellow Veterans. DSLR cameras are provided for […]

Free

Event Series ¡Hola! Wiggleworms

¡Hola! Wiggleworms

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United States

¡Hola! Wiggleworms This program is ideal for children ages 1-5, but open to younger and older siblings too! ¡Hola! Wiggleworms celebrates being bilingual! Rooted in traditional folk songs from Spanish-speaking countries around the world, the class is alive with singing, dancing, and musical discovery. Children and their families delight in the musical play of Wiggleworms while […]

Free

Growing Together: Down & Dirty Fertilizers

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United States

Growing Together with From Hood to Table Join us on select Saturdays this Summer for this family-friendly and science-based nature and food class series with Chef, Urban Farmer, and Sustainability […]

Free

 

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