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SUMMARY:Healing Together: The Artwork of TIERRA
DESCRIPTION:Healing Together: The Artwork of TIERRA\n\n\n\nHealing Together: The Artwork of TIERRA features artwork created by facilitators of and participants in the TIERRA program—Transforming Internal Experiences for Resilience and Restoration through Acceptance—a research-informed\, nature-based training program that supports Community Health Workers serving communities across Lake County\, Illinois. \n\n\n\nTIERRA equips Community Health Workers with tools to address the interconnected challenges of trauma\, health disparities\, and environmental injustice. Rooted in mindfulness\, restorative practices\, and the healing presence of nature\, the program creates space for participants to explore their own experiences while strengthening their capacity to care for others. \n\n\n\nThrough visual art\, reflection\, and creative expression\, participants in this program have translated their personal and professional journeys into powerful works that speak to resilience\, healing\, and connection to the land. The pieces on display offer insight into the inner landscapes of those working at the front lines of community health. These are individuals who navigate complex social and environmental challenges while supporting the wellbeing of others. \n\n\n\nCreated during guided sessions that integrated nature observation\, contemplative practice\, and artistic exploration\, the artworks reflect themes of renewal\, rootedness\, and collective care. Plants\, seasonal cycles\, and the natural rhythms of the landscape serve as both inspiration and metaphor for growth and restoration. \n\n\n\nBy sharing these works with the public\, the exhibition honors the vital role Community Health Workers play in building healthier\, more equitable communities. \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about the exhibition
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/healing-together-the-artwork-of-tierra/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Water(color) for the Soul: Sounds of the Prairie (Visit 6)
DESCRIPTION:Water(color) for the Soul: Sounds of the Prairie (Visit 6)\n\n\n\nReturning in 2026\, Black Moon Trio once again invites Veterans and their family members to create and perform their own original musical compositions in Water(color) for the Soul: Sounds of the Prairie. Grounded in the ecology and literary traditions of the prairie\, this program explores how our own root systems run deep to withstand tumultuous storms and provide support in shaping individual and collective identity. \n\n\n\nUsing resources from Brushwood Center’s At Ease and Art Supply Exchange programs\, Veterans participate in a six-week graphic score and poetry composition residency culminating in the creation of 15 original pieces of music performed and recorded by professional musicians.  \n\n\n\nBlack Moon Trio is honored to again be joined by poet and creativity expert\, Kathryn Haydon and world-renowned botanical artist\, Heeyoung Kim and members of her Botanical Art Academy. Together\, they help provide expert insight on poetry\, literature\, and artistic methods and techniques inspired by prairie ecosystems designed to frame participant’s compositions.  \n\n\n\nThis is a six-week program–each week builds on previous work.  \n\n\n\nThis program has been generously funded by the National Endowment for the Arts’ Creative Forces initiative. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER  HERE
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/watercolor-for-the-soul-sounds-of-the-prairie-visit-6/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Veteran Event
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SUMMARY:bouquet with rogue wave dance
DESCRIPTION:bouquet with rogue wave dance\n\n\n\nrogue wave is a New York-based dance company led by Catherine Messina that presents work at the intersection of psychology and movement\, often with a comedic twist. They are bringing their piece bouquet to Brushwood. \n\n\n\nNeuroscientists classify individuals as dandelions (resilient and able to thrive in a variety of environments)\, orchids (highly sensitive and reactive)\, or tulips\, who exist somewhere in between. These outcomes are partially determined by epigenetics\, the way in which our upbringing\, and the generations before\, influences genetic expression. \n\n\n\nbouquet challenges the cast to examine the unique cultural and demographic experiences that have played formative roles in their development. Various permutations of dancers are matched with the intention of analyzing how their movement changes based on the similarity\, or lack thereof\, of their respective “flower profiles.” In this\, they ask the audience to consider what their own flower might be\, and how it feels to be a part of the greater meadow\, your community. \n\n\n\nThe 3:00 pm performance will be followed by a lecture with rogue wave’s Catherine Messina and Dr. Hector Rasgado-Flores\, Ph.D from Rosalind Franklin University. \n\n\n\n\nGet your tickets for 1 pm\n\n\n\nGet your tickets for 3 pm\n\n\n\n\nSchedule \n\n\n\n1:00 pm – Family Performance Begins \n\n\n\n1:45 pm – Family Performance Ends \n\n\n\n3:00 pm – General Audience Performance Begins \n\n\n\n3:45 pm – General Audience Performance Ends \n\n\n\n4:00 pm – Special Lecture Begins
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/bouquet-with-rogue-wave-dance/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Mother Earth Market
DESCRIPTION:Mother Earth Market 2026\n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 9\, 10 am- 5 pmSunday\, May 10\, 12 pm- 5 pm \n\n\n\nThe Mother Earth Market features and celebrates local artists\, makers\, vendors\, and organizations who are inspired by “Mother Earth” and are working towards a more sustainable future. Check out the vendors and don’t miss the BASE Art Supply Clearance Sale.  \n\n\n\nOver 40 artists are participating this year. You’ll find paintings\, jewelry\, cards\, ceramics\, note cards\, prints\, gifts\, and more! \n\n\n\n\nPreview the vendors \n\n\n\n\nBASE Art Supply Clearance Sale\n\n\n\nIn preparation for upcoming construction\, the Brushwood Art Supply Exchange (BASE) is clearing out space with a super sale during the Mother Earth Market. Get your summer art and craft supplies before BASE closes for the season and tell the teachers\, camp directors\, parents\, artists\, and kids in your life!
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/mother-earth-market-2/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition,Family - Friendly
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SUMMARY:Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights
DESCRIPTION:Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights\n\n\n\nJoin us for a fun and relaxing acrylic paint event led by Veteran artists. ​This event promises to be both educational and therapeutic. Take home your own hand-painted masterpiece!All skill levels welcomed.Non-alcoholic drinks\, beer and wine will be available for purchase with the American Legion Cicero Post 96.​ Small snack items will be available for free.Brought to you by Brushwood Center’s At Ease Program\, Veteran Art Tribe\, and the American Legion Cicero Post #96!​Registration is required. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/veterans-acrylic-paint-sip-nights-22/
LOCATION:American Legion Cicero Post 96\, 5820 W 35th St\, Cicero\, Illinois\, 60804
CATEGORIES:Veteran Event
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SUMMARY:Combat Poetry: Poetry Workshop for Military Service Members & Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Combat Poetry: Poetry Workshop for Military Service Members & Veterans\n\n\n\nThis poetry workshop is an informal environment combined with a bit of formal instruction. We will write. We will learn. Most of all\, we will have fun.  \n\n\n\nWe will be led by poet Douglas Self\, a United State Marine Corps\, Army Reserve\, and Iraq War veteran armed with a BA in English and Creative Writing. He’s also the author of Blast Radius\, a collection of poetry that examines his experiences with combat and PTSD. This workshop is open for Veterans and military service members of all levels. Don’t worry if you are new to poetry. Come find your poetic voice! This is event is open to combat and non-combat veterans and service members.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for the Zoom
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/combat-poetry-poetry-workshop-for-military-service-members-veterans-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Veteran Event,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Art Impact Project
DESCRIPTION:Art Impact Project\n\n\n\nArt 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 self-reflect and safely share their observations.  Each 90-minute session involves the completion of an art project from start to finish.  Projects will vary from week to week\, exploring various art media and objectives. \n\n\n\nParking is available outside of the building. Ask for the Veteran art program once in the building.  \n\n\n\nActivity Expectation: Indoor\, sitting\, cushions available Sensory Expectations: Indoor environment and forest landscape\, very little noise\, calming area\, natural area sounds Available Accommodations: No language interpretation available.Questions? Please contact Veterans Program Specialist\, Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/art-impact-project-23/
LOCATION:​Mundelein Park & Recreation Community Center\, ​888 Dunbar Road\, Mundelein\, IL\, 60060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Veteran Event
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SUMMARY:Broken Pieces Benefit Concert
DESCRIPTION:Broken Pieces Benefit Concert\n\n\n\nJoin us for an inspiring afternoon of music\, resilience\, and community at a special benefit concert supporting Broken Pieces; a remarkable band made up of outpatient Veterans from the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Healthcare Center. Through their music\, these talented musicians share powerful stories of healing\, camaraderie\, and creative expression forged through their service and recovery journeys. \n\n\n\nRecently awarded First Place at the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival\, Broken Pieces has earned the opportunity to perform at the national event in Columbia\, South Carolina. This benefit concert will help raise the funds needed to make that journey possible\, ensuring these Veterans can take the stage and represent their community on a national level. \n\n\n\nYour support will directly help these Veterans continue their musical journey and share their voices with a wider audience. \n\n\n\nSchedule \n\n\n\n12:30 pm – Doors Open and Lawn Seating Available \n\n\n\n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Concert \n\n\n\n\nGet your Tickets
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/broken-pieces-benefit-concert/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T200000
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SUMMARY:Watercolor Painting for Women Veterans and Families
DESCRIPTION:Watercolor Painting for Women Veterans and Families \n\n\n\nDevelop your unique artistic expression through watercolor painting. We will delight in the colorful\, transformative nature of the watercolor while also sharing factual information about the natural world and flowers. Student input and discussion are welcome!  \n\n\n\nClass taught by Gabrielle Tufano.—Art materials will be mailed to your home. Materials will be sent via Amazon\, you must register a week beforehand to receive materials. \n\n\n\nIf registering the day before or of the event\, please have your own materials at home – watercolor paint\, paper\, pencil.  \n\n\n\nActivity expectation is sitting. \n\n\n\nAvailable Accommodations: No language interpretation available. Virtual Class.  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nREGIster
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/watercolor-painting-for-women-veterans-and-families-22/
CATEGORIES:Veteran Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T110000
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SUMMARY:Celestial Nature and Forest Therapy: May Blue Moon
DESCRIPTION:Celestial Nature and Forest Therapy: May Blue Moon\n\n\n\nForest bathing is a guided experience that works to mend the relationships humans have with themselves\, the concept of time\, their communities\, and their environment. It is a practice focused on remembering reciprocity by connecting to our senses through the natural world. \n\n\n\nJoin Jess Rodriguez\, certified Nature and Forest Therapy guide\, for a two-hour practice filled with a series of guided invitations that offer opportunities of presence\, stress relief\, and relaxation.  \n\n\n\nDuring this time\, participants can expect to walk slowly for less than a mile with plenty of opportunities to stop and simply notice the world around them. Forest bathing is an adaptable and flexible practice that welcomes people of all abilities. For more information visit reciprocalforestbathing.com \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nFor the safety of our community\, the exact location of the forest bathing experience will be disclosed upon registration and is subject to change in the case of a community safety concern. Registrants will receive a reminder email one week and 24 hours before the walk to be notified of any changes.  \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/celestial-nature-and-forest-therapy-may-blue-moon/
LOCATION:Riverwoods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Nature Outing
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