See work of Evan Sullivan (1948-2003) at Café Selmarie
A special retrospective exhibition of the work of Evan Sullivan (1948-2003) will be featured through July 11 in Café Selmarie Gallery, 4729 N. Lincoln Ave. The show features 35 original and limited edition prints and paintings. His work is a whimsical look at Chicago street scenes and neighborhoods featuring fantastic renderings of birds, animals, botanicals, landscapes and architecture.
Among the works on display is "LaSalle Street Cruisers," a 20-color serigraph with bulls, bears, pigs and vultures inhabiting LaSalle St. When Mr. Sullivan first exhibited the print in 1989 he explained, "I wanted to do a personal representation of the business community; humorous but not scathing. It's a whimsical off center attitude."
In "City Nests," a 30-color cityscape, a flamingo sticks its long neck out the window of a rehabbed Old Town house while other birds strut their stuff on the street below. This is a companion piece for the Old Town Art Fair poster that he did for the 1988 Art Fair. Both will be on exhibit and available for purchase at the Café Selmarie Exhibit.
Mr. Sullivan was classically trained at the world famous Cranbrook Academy of Art. He earned his MFA degree in Printmaking / Painting. For over 10 years, he produced the works at his North Side studio, Ravenswood Press, where he developed alternate ink chemistry for paper using oxidation drying. He printed and published his own editions in collaboration with American and European publishers.
His work can be seen in hundreds of museum, corporate and private collections internationally.
The fine art prints are limited editions of less than 200. Each is signed and numbered by the artist. For more information, please visit the exhibit or contact Kiersten or Beth Sullivan at (773) 279-0788 or basully@aol.com.
D.A.W.G. Day Afternoon planned at Jury's Restaurant
The Dog Advisory Work Group (D.A.W.G.) will benefit from a percentage of all purchases made at Jury's Restaurant on Sunday, June 5, between 2 and 9 p.m. Jury's is located at 4337 N. Lincoln Ave. Come enjoy a restaurant outing with or without your dog. Dogs are always welcome to bring their guardians to the outdoor café area at Jury's. For this benefit only, the patio will also be open for canine friends.
"Jury's has one of the best burgers in town, steaks, fish, wine, and great veggie dishes, too — the works. Whether you come to enjoy the food with your human or your animal friends, tell your waiter you are there to help D.A.W.G. and we'll give you an appropriate treat bag."
D.A.W.G. is a 501(c)(3) community advocacy group dedicated to the safe and peaceful coexistence of dogs, their guardians, and non-dog guardians. The group uses membership dues and donations mainly for its communications efforts. This summer D.A.W.G. is focusing on etiquette in dog-friendly areas, responsible dog guardianship, and its Court Advocacy effort to reduce violence by following dog fighting and animal abuse cases. Be sure to check out the web site at www.dawgsite.org. For more information about the event, leave a message on the D.A.W.G. voice mail, (312) 409-2169, or send an email to info@dawgsite.org.
Culinary Trunk Show
The Chopping Block Cooking School will offer a Culinary Trunk Show Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12, at their Lincoln Square location. This is a day full of free cooking classes, insider tastings, and in-depth product demonstrations by the instructors and vendors.
At this unique opportunity, students and customers will experience The Chopping Block's tools and equipment hands on, and meet and mingle with vendors to learn in depth about their product lines. Representatives from Le Creuset, All Clad, Rosle, Emile Henry, Mauviel, Global, and more will be on hand for personal consultations.
Please call (773) 472-6700 to reserve a seat for the free Trunk Show cooking classes. |
