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BY MARGE KULLERSTRAND
Times Staff Writer | Sunday, November 21, 2004 | (No comments posted.)
In Northwest Indiana
WORKS BY WILLIAM NEIL | Gary
This Gary native's exhibit will be on display through Dec. 27 at the Gary Public Library's Main Branch Art Gallery, 220 W. 5th Ave. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. A reception has been scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday at the library.
FYI: (219) 886-2484
CROSSING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE | Chesterton
The paintings, drawings and prints of Robert Stanley will be featured through Nov. 30 at the Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. Fourth St. There will be a reception at 2 p.m. today for the artist. Prior to the opening reception at 1 p.m., there will be a gallery talk.
FYI: (219) 926-4711
ABSTRACT PAINTING | Whiting
Thomas Hagen's work will be on display in the Bernard Gallery at Calumet College of St. Joseph, 2400 New York Ave., through Dec. 10. The exhibit is free.
FYI: (219) 473-4384 or (877) 700-9100, ext. 384
FIBER ART | Chesterton
Sherry Konya's work will be on display at 18 Artists Gallery, 540 Indian Boundary Road. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
FYI: (219) 926-6306 or www.18artists.com
LANDSCAPE/MINDSCAPE | Gary
Features the work of William Janosco and Bruce Woods, known for panels and landscapes. The show runs through Dec. 9 at Gary Art Works, 860 Lake St. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
FYI: (219) 938-6760
STEEL BEAUTY | St. John
Roland Kulla's work is on display through November at the Steeple Gallery, 11107 Thiel St. Kulla's art has been featured in Chicago Magazine, New American Paintings 2004, the upcoming American Collector magazine and "Art Scene Chicago 2004."
FYI: (219) 365-1014
PAINTINGS AND SCULPTURE | Valparaiso
"Roger Brown: Paintings from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago," "Seymour Rosofsky:
Paintings of Paper" and "John J. Habela Sculpture: Being, Beyond and the Hysterical Buddha" will be on exhibit through Dec. 26 at the Brauer Museum of Art, Valparaiso University Center for the Arts, 1709 Chapel Drive. Admission is free.
FYI: (219) 464-5365
PORCELAIN SCULPTURES | Chesterton
The work of Betty Wagner will be featured during November at 18 Artists Gallery, 540 Indian Boundary. There will be a reception from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday for the artist that also will be the Christmas kick-off. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
FYI: (219) 926-6306 or www.18artists.com
DIGITAL ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY | Gary
The work of Jim Spicer, Justin Richardson and John F. Walte will be on display through Nov. 20 at gallery IN46403, 851 Oak Ave. Gary teacher and photographer Spicer specializes in black-and-white images of nature, sports and dance. John F. Walte, of Chicago, credits part of his artistic re-awakening to the computer. Local artist Justin Richardson specializes in darkroom techniques to produce his abstract work. Also on view are sculptures by Todd Bracik and Karin Kirulis, abstracts by Steve Johnson and the playful works of Mary King. Gallery viewing by appointment only.
FYI: (219) 938-8784 or info@galleryin46403.com
19TH AND 20TH CENTURY WORKS | Valparaiso
On display from Valparaiso University's permanent collection at the university's Brauer Museum of Art, 1709 Chapel Drive. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Docent-led tours are conducted by appointment only.
FYI: (219) 464-5114
LAKE COUNTY ARTIFACTS | Crown Point
Lake County Historical Museum, located in the Old Lake County Courthouse, is a treasure trove of artifacts relating to the history of Lake County. Museum hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays.
FYI: (219) 662-3975
HISTORICAL SOCIETY | Hobart
Open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays at 706 E. Fourth St.
FYI: (219) 942-0970 or (219) 942-5536
GRISTMILL IN PRINT AND PHOTO | Ross Township
An exhibit of original artwork and photographs depicting the historic gristmill is on display in the third-floor gallery of Wood's Historic Gristmill, Deep River County Park, 9410 Old Lincoln Highway, Ross Township, southeast of Hobart. See the mill before and after its 1976 restoration. Special consignment artwork of the structure is available for purchase.
FYI: (219) 947-1958
CHRONICLES OF THE CITY | East Chicago
The East Chicago Room, housed in the East Chicago Public Library, 2401 E. Columbus Drive, contains a wealth of photographs, documents and other resources chronicling the city's more than 100-year history. It was created in 1989 to preserve the city's industrial and ethnic heritage. The room is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Special visits can be arranged.
FYI: (219) 397-2453
TURN-OF-THE-CENTURY DISPLAYS | Whiting
The Whiting-Robertsdale Historical Society Museum houses displays of local history with facilities for historical and family research. School visits are welcome at 1610 119th St. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Admission is free.
FYI: (219) 659-1432
In Suburban Chicago
PAPER TOLE EXHIBIT | Lansing
The works of Lansing resident Darlene Miller will be on exhibit through Dec. 31 at the Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave.
FYI: (708) 474-2447
FUSION*FORM*FUNCTION | Chicago Heights
There will be 57 works of national art selected by juror Nancy Roach in a series of exhibits at Union Street Gallery, 1655 Union Ave.
FYI: (708) 754-2601
LANDSCAPES AND FIGURES IN OIL | Park Forest
Maureen Hubbard Cribbs Studio displays poetic interpretations in mixed media, prints and small-edition woodcuts. The gallery is located at 266 Somonauk St. and is open by appointment only.
FYI: (708) 748-5883
CITY ARTWORK | Tinley Park
VOGT VISUAL ARTS CENTER displays original artwork depicting scenes of life in Tinley Park. The center is in Tinley Olde Town, 17420 S. 67th Court. Hours are 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.
FYI: (708) 633-9129
In the City
MYSTERIES OF THE MARSH AND MORE | Chicago
Three new exhibits now are open at Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive. Mysteries of the Marsh includes an animal laboratory allowing visitors to observe museum research. Rooftop Stop showcases the museum's expanded rooftop gardens, and RiverWorks is an interactive exhibit showing the importance of river ecology.
FYI: (773) 755-5100 or www.naturemuseum.org
BLACK-AND-WHITE LANDMARKS | Chicago
"Landmarks before the Lens" exhibit includes 72 black-and-white photos taken by area photographers of 24 landmarks and historic districts in an ongoing display in the Landmark Chicago Gallery of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, 78 E. Washington St.
FYI: (312) 744-1430
FACES, PLACES AND INNER SPACES | Chicago
The exhibit, designed to introduce children, young adults, parents and teachers to works of art from diverse cultures, time periods and geographic regions, is on display at The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Ave.
FYI: (312) 443-3600
REPLICA OF NATIVE AMERICAN HABITAT | Chicago
THE PAWNEE EARTH LODGE has re-opened at The Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive. Visitors can experience the life of the Central Plains Pawnees with a fully furnished replica made of cottonwood, willow and prairie grass. The event is free with admission.
FYI: (312) 922-9410 or www.fieldmuseum.org
LOTS TO SEE AT THE ZOO | Chicago
Lincoln Park Zoo features 35 acres of zoo grounds and more than 1,100 mammals, reptiles and birds. Visit the new Regenstein Center, which houses 24 chimpanzees and gorillas in natural habitats. Take a safari through Africa, have a splashing good time at the Kovler Sea Lion Pool, or see the big cats at the Kovler Lion House. The zoo is located at 2200 N. Cannon Drive at Fullerton Parkway, and is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Admission is free.
FYI: (312) 742-2000 or www.lpzoo.org
TOUCH A SEA URCHIN | Chicago
Interactive Sea Star Quest is the most hands-on exhibit ever at the Shedd Aquarium. Guests not only will be able to see the many creatures that move along the ocean's floor, they will be able to touch them. The exhibit is open through Jan. 9. Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum is at 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for children and senior citizens, and $5 for members. A Family Star Pack is $45 and includes admission for two adults and two children or one adult and three children.
FYI: (312) 922-STAR
AN ADVENTURE IN MOVIEMAKING | Chicago
The exhibit runs through Jan. 9 at the Museum of Science and Industry, 57th Street and South Lake Shore Drive. View rows upon rows of soundstages. Experience the best of Hollywood's actors, writers, directors, sound technicians and masters of special effects. Guests also star in the movie "Escape From Zircon!" From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, meet actors, directors, costume designers, make-up artists and more.
FYI: www.msichcago.org
JADE ARTIFACTS | Chicago
Hall of Jades has re-opened at The Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, with nearly 500 jade artifacts, 90 percent of which originated in China. The exhibit is free with basic admission.
FYI: (312) 922-9410
THE FUTURE IS WILD | Chicago
The new StarRider Theater show looks at how earth might be 200 million years in the future. View the program on a 360-degree, 9,500-square-foot screen at the Adler Planetarium, 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive. Admission to the planetarium is $15 for adults, $12 for children and senior citizens and $5 for members. A Family Star Pack is $45 and includes admission for two adults and two children or one adult and three children.
FYI: (312) 922-STAR, (312) 922-7827 or wwwadlerplanetarium.org
SONIC VISION SHOW | Chicago
Popular music is paired with next-generation technology at the Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum, 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for children and senior citizens and $5 for members. A Family Star Pack is $45 and includes admission for two adults and two children or one adult and three children. Four shows are scheduled for Friday and Saturday nights throughout the year.
FYI: (312) 922-7827 or www.adlerplanetarium.org
TOUCHING TRIBUTE | Chicago
"Dachau: April 29, 1945 -- an Orthodox Christian Memorial" is on display at the Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center, 801 W. Adams St.
FYI: (312) 655-1234 or www.hellenicmuseum.org
MAG MILE IN PICTURES | Chicago
Photo exhibition "Chicago's Magnificent Mile -- 90 Years in the Making" is on display at the City Gallery in the Water Tower, 806 N. Michigan Ave. Admission is free.
FYI: (312) 742-0909 or www.cityofchicago.org
A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME | Chicago
"Life Over Time," a permanent exhibition at The Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, takes visitors on a journey from the beginnings of life on earth 3.8 billion years ago.
FYI: (312) 922-9410
GENE POOL | Chicago
"Genetics: Decoding Life" is a permanent exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry, 57th Street and South Lake Shore Drive.
FYI: (773) 947-3740
IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE | Chicago
The Park Forest meteorite is on display at The Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive.
FYI: (312) 922-9410
MYSTERIOUS SPACE ANOMALIES | Chicago
"Black Holes: Into the Dark Abyss" is an ongoing Sky Show presentation at the StarRider Theater at Adler Planetarium, 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive. Journey to the edge of an event horizon, the powerful gravitational field that engulfs black holes, speculated to be the final fate of the largest stars.
FYI: (312) 922-STAR
FOCUSING ON SURVIVING | Chicago
"Bringing the Heavens to Earth," an exhibit at the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum, 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, focuses on surviving, living in a community and finding meaning within a culture.
FYI: (312) 922-STAR
FAR OUT MAN | Chicago
"Far Out Friday" is offered the first Friday of each month at the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum, 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for children and senior citizens and $5 for members. A Family Star Pack is $45 and includes admission for two adults and two children or one adult and three children.
FYI: (312) 922-STAR
TAKE A TOUR OF THE MILKY WAY | Chicago
"Images of the Infinite: Hubble Space Telescope" is an ongoing Sky Show presentation at Adler Planetarium's StarRider Theater, 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive. Since its deployment in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has provided spectacular images. Take a tour of the solar system and the limits of the visible universe through the telescope's eye.
FYI: (312) 922-STAR
COLORED GLASS | Chicago
SMITH MUSEUM OF STAINED GLASS WINDOWS, the first museum in the United States solely dedicated to the preservation and display of stained-glass windows, provides a unique insight into Chicago's cultural, ethnic and artistic history. It is located at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave.
FYI: (800) 595-PIER
FREE 45-MINUTE TOURS | Chicago
Tours are offered with the price of museum admission at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave. Reservations are not required for the tours scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 11 a.m., noon, 1 and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. On Tuesdays, there is an added tour at 6 p.m.
FYI: (312) 280-2660
ANCIENT ISRAEL | Chicago
"The Search for Scribes: Connecting the Past and Present," an exhibit examining the history of Israel's ancient and current record-keepers, is on display at Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies, 618 S. Michigan Ave.
FYI: (312) 322-1747
MAZZA FOUNDATION TREE OF LIFE | Chicago
A permanent hands-on habitat exhibit at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive.
FYI: (773) 755-5100
CELEBRATING FREEDOM | Chicago
Artist Shanoor's exhibit, featuring works dedicated to the renewed sense of national pride following the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, is on display at Borders bookstore on North Michigan Avenue.
FYI: (312) 266-1358 or www.cherishfreedom.com
IMMIGRATION TO ACCLIMATION | Chicago
Highlights from the exhibit, which explores Greek immigrants through artworks, artifacts and documented material, are on display at the Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center, 168 N. Michigan Ave. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays.
FYI: (312) 726-1234
AMERICA IN THE AGE OF LINCOLN | Chicago
"A House Divided" is on permanent display at The Chicago Historical Society, Clark Street and North Avenue.
FYI: (312) 642-4600
CONNECTION QUILT | Chicago
A seven-piece work by the late Chicago artist Venus Blue is on display in the Visitor Information Center at the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, 78 E. Washington St.
FYI: (312) 744-1430
SEE ALL THE SIGHTS | Chicago
Citypass, a ticket booklet for admission to the Adler Planetarium, The Art Institute of Chicago, Field Museum, Museum of Science and Industry, Shedd Aquarium and the Sears Tower Skydeck, is available for $30.60 for adults; $22.75 for ages 3 to 11; and $25 for seniors 65 and older. CityPass booklets can be purchased at all six sites. Booklets, a $61 value, are valid for nine days after a CityPass ticket is presented at the first attraction.
FYI: (312) 744-3370
Elsewhere
MADONNA AND CHILD | Indianapolis
"Giovanni Bellini and the Art of Devotion" is on display through Jan. 2 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. The collection focuses on the replication of devotional images of the Madonna and Child in the workshop of Giovanni Bellini, one of the foremost painters of the Renaissance in Venice. Learn about the working methods employed by Bellini, his shop and modern conservation processes and treatments. The Museum is located at 4000 Michigan Road. Admission is free.
FYI: www.ima-art.org
MONEY MAKES THE WORLD GO 'ROUND | Indianapolis
"Moneyville" is on display through Jan. 2 at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St. An exhibit for all ages, but ideal for school groups, grades kindergarten through eighth grade, students get involved in a variety of hands-on activities, games and simulations in this imaginary city. You can follow the evolution of money, find out how it is made, how it moves through the economy, learn the difference between needs and wants, and much more.
FYI: (317) 334-3322 or www.ChildrensMuseum.org
A WORKING LIFE | Indianapolis
"A Working Life" and "Apron Strings: Ties to the past" are exhibits exploring Indiana's history of arts and crafts at the Indiana Historical Society, 450 W. Ohio St.
FYI: (317) 232-1882 or www.indianahistory.org
21ST CENTURY | Milwaukee
"Museums for a New Millennium: Concepts, Projects, Buildings" is on display at the Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive.
FYI: (414) 224-3200
For the Kids
UNDERGROUND ADVENTURE | Chicago
Visitors can walk through a 15,000-square-foot underground soil ecosystem at the Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago.
FYI: (312) 322-8854
THE GREAT TRAIN STORY | Chicago
The exhibit is on permanent display at the Museum of Science and Industry, 57th Street and South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago.
FYI: (773) 684-1414
DIG FOR DINOSAUR BONES | Chicago
"Dinosaur Expedition" lets children experience a dig at the Chicago Children's Museum at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission is $6.50 and $5.50.
FYI: (312) 527-1000
STARS IN YOUR EYES | Chicago
"Sears Family Days at the Adler" is offered the first Saturday of each month at the planetarium, 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive. Programs are conducted from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and cover a variety of astronomical information. The program is free with regular admission.
FYI: (312) 922-STAR
SHARKS! | Chicago
Part of the Wild Reef exhibit, "Sharks" is open at the John G. Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive.
FYI: (312) 939-2438
KIDS IN THE GARDEN | Chicago
"Plants Alive!" is the Elizabeth Morse Genius Children's Garden and exhibit at the Garfield Park Conservatory, 425 E. McFetridge Drive. Part garden, part museum, part playground, the exhibit is expressly for children and is the only one of its kind in the Midwest.
FYI: (312) 747-2200
FLUTTERBY | Chicago
"Judy Istock Butterfly Haven," an exhibit of exotic butterflies from around the world, is open at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum at the Chicago Academy of Sciences, 2430 N. Cannon Drive. Visitors can engage in interactive stations -- designed for all ages -- to learn about the butterfly life cycle, migration patterns, how they find food and mates and elude predators.
FYI: (773) 871-2668 or www.naturemuseum.org
HABITAT AFRICA! THE FOREST | Brookfield
Brookfield Zoo's $8 million exhibit offers nearly 4 acres of outdoor interactive "mud" (concrete) trails past animal lairs, as well as a leafy indoor habitat for species partial to year-round humidity. Indoor types include a pair of Lady Ross' turacos, millipedes, baboon spiders and ball pythons. A dwarf crocodile lies at the bottom of a room-size glass tank designed to resemble a slow-running stream. The zoo is open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at First and 31st streets. Admission is free with regular zoo admission of $7 for adults; $3.50 for children ages 3 to 11 and senior citizens; and free for children 2 and younger. Parking is $4.
FYI: (708) 485-0263
EXOTIC ANIMALS | Indianapolis
The Southern White Rhinos exhibit at the Indianapolis Zoo features an elevated overlook pavilion in the center of the exhibit and is reached by crossing a rope suspension bridge and another elevated platform that overlooks the rhinos' mud wallow. The zoo is located at 1200 W. Washington St.
FYI: (317) 630-2001
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