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ART AND GARDEN STREET FAIR | | 
Friday|June 7
11:00PM to 9:00PM
Saturday|June 8
10:00AM to 9:00 PM
The two day festival features over 50 unique artisans and vendors, activities, music for all ages, food from Homewood's Grady's Grille and Tin Ceiling, and Homewood's first Homebrew contest. The festival is centered at Martin Avenue and Ridge Road.
Homewood has hosted art festivals for many years. This festival showcases many of Chicago and Chicagoland's talented artistic exhibiters displaying all forms of paint application, photography, printmaking, antique jewelry, antique furniture, art glass, art works, decorative art, glass ware, textiles and handicrafts, from traditional forms to the avant-garde. |
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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT THE ART AND GARDEN STREET FAIR | | |
While viewing distinctive artwork, enjoy live entertainment for the whole family. Kicking off the Art and Garden Street Fair is Grammy nominated Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Nap Time Players. Justin is considered one of the "indie" all-stars of the family music scene; he will be performing on June 7, at noon. Enjoy the soulful sounds of Ivory West at 2:00 PM and stay for Elevation, a U2 tribute band, performance at 6:00 PM.
Saturday features a wide variety of musical styles beginning at 10:30 AM with Chicago favorite Little Miss Ann. Stay for "Kindie Rock" artist Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, making his Chicagoland debut. Starting at 3:00 PM, No Love For Linus takes the stage and Saturday evening concludes with an upbeat performance of Latin Satin Soul as they perform from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM.
Friday, June 7
Noon: Justin Roberts and The Not Ready for Nap Time Players
2:00 PM : Ivory West
6:00 PM: Elevation
Saturday, June 8
10:30 AM: Little Miss Ann
Noon: Secret Agent 23 Skidoo
3:00 PM: No Love For Linus
3:00 PM: Homebrew contest starts (sponsored by Grape and Grain)
6:00 PM Latin Satin Soul |
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DID YOU SEE HOMEWOOD ON WGN CHANNEL 9? | |
Steve Sanders interviewed Special Events Coordinator Allisa Opyd about this weekend's Downtown Homewood Art and Garden Street Fair on WGN Channel 9.
Stay tune, June 7 the village will be on NBC, Channel 5 mid-day news, and Friday at 7:30 AM on WCIU, Channel 26 . Click here to view the WGN interview. |
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UNION STREET POP-UP GALLERY | | 
Pop-Up Gallery
18111 Dixie Highway
Gallery Hours:
Friday 1:00 PM-8:00PM
Saturday 1:00 PM-8:00PM
Sunday 12:00 PM -4:00 PM.
Enjoy the fine artwork of the Union Street Gallery here in Homewood! View the latest Pop-Up Gallery exhibit "Expressions artwork by Union Street Gallery Guild Artists". For more information, please call Union Street Gallery 708-754-2601. |
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HOMEWOOD FARMERS' MARKET | |
Homewood Farmers Market
Village Hall Parking Lot
Through October 12
8:00 AM until 1:00 PM
For over 30 years Homewood has hosted a farmers market with the finest vendors selling fresh food, drinks, vegetables, flowers, and more! Homewood's market is located at Village Hall parking lot, 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM.
Music performance by Matt Bailey. |
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DRIVIN THE DIXIE | | |
Saturday|June 15
Parking Lot of St. Pauls' Church
Homewood stop 9:00 AM
ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE CARS TO TRAVEL HISTORIC DIXIE HIGHWAY
The Homewood Heritage Committee will host its 12th Annual Drivin' the Dixie, which links Blue Island to Momence.
The 12th annual Drivin' the Dixie will be held on Saturday, June 15. The annual "Cruise" starts in Blue Island and ends in Momence. Car enthusiasts travel the historic route, stopping at towns along Dixie Highway for free family fun, activities, raffles, food, and entertainment.
The public is invited to a viewing of antique and vintage cars in Homewood at 9:00 AM in the parking lot at St. Paul's Church (18200 Dixie Highway).
"Model A Fords to the sleek designs of the present will be polished and ready to show off on Saturday, says Heritage Committee Chair and co-organizer Elaine Egdorf. "Registration is still open for anyone wanting to join the cruise. No need to have a classic car to drive and participate in the fun along the route. This is a great way to pack up the family for a day trip."
To learn more about the event and to register, contact Elaine Egdorf at (708)798-9535. For more information, visit www.homesweethomewood.com, or call 708-798-3000. |
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ELECTRONIC NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH ALERTS | | 
Police Department has moved its Electronic Neighborhood Watch Alerts to the same email marketing service as the e-Newswire. If you are a subscriber, make sure to update your profile by adding the Electronic Neighborhood Watch Alerts to your interests.
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Next Issue: June 19 , 2013 |
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