Fifthcourse

Marimekko Wallpaper

Deb — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:10:38 +0000

Now available from Always Mod – beautiful Marimekko Wallpaper patterns! Check em out!

Marimekko - Always Mod

Chicago Lit Fest

Deb — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:47:15 +0000

In Chicago this weekend? Like books? Come check out the Printers Row Lit Fest.

Admission is FREE to all Fest events on a first-come, first-served basis. However, events held at the Harold Washington Library Center require tickets. (Some may be sold out already!).

The Lit Fest is located on historic Printers Row, in the blocks surrounding Dearborn and Polk streets

June 6-7, Hours are from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Come to see booksellers, publishers, literacy and cultural organizations selling and promoting books and book-related merchandise. There are panels and events are held on 7 stages, featuring topics like politics, sports, children’s storytelling, science and more. You can also check out which authors are around & get books signed. Check out the Lit Fest website for more info!

Ultimate Frank Lloyd Wright Contest

Deb — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:15:30 +0000

Spend Two Nights at Wright’s Gardener’s Cottage in Buffalo, NY -The Buffalo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureau has opened the contest to “Win the Ultimate Frank Lloyd Wright Weekend in Buffalo.”

The winner of the contest will receive the extremely rare experience of spending two nights at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Gardener’s Cottage at the Darwin D. Martin House and VIP access to other Wright sites in Buffalo.

The winning package will include roundtrip airfare for two on Southwest Airlines, a tour of Wright’s Graycliff Estate, two passes to the world renowned Albright-Knox Art Gallery, dinner for two at Bacchus restaurant, dinner for two at the Buffalo Chop House, lunch for two at the Roycroft Inn, the legendary home of the American Arts & Crafts Movement, an Open Air Autobus tour, a Buffalo Tours walking tour, admission to the Burchfield Penney Art Center, and a variety of welcome gifts, including architecture books, DVDs and related memorabilia to remember this special weekend by. Limit one entry per person.

The winning package must be redeemed during the weekend of August 28-30, 2009.

Sounds pretty good!

Enter today at www.wrightnowinbuffalo.com/weekend.

Toshiko Mori’s Visitor Pavilion is Newest Addition to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Historic Martin House Complex. Image from ArtDaily.com

Logan Square Farmer’s Market

Deb — Tue, 26 May 2009 19:49:41 +0000

Starting June 7th, the Logan Square Farmer’s Market will be open. The market also features CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) where you sign up with a farm to pick up veggies / fruits/ meats (depending on their selections). This will be the first time we’re trying out a CSA and I’m super excited for it to start! There’s a bunch of other Chicago farmer’s markets, but I’m singling this one out for its proximity to the blue line (near my place)…

Location: The market will be held at the southeast corner of Logan Blvd. & Milwaukee Ave, next to the Illinois Centennial Monument – one block south from the CTA Blue Line Station.

Chicago Antique Market

Deb — Tue, 26 May 2009 17:47:28 +0000

The CHICAGO ANTIQUE MARKET is an indoor / outdoor antique market located in the historic Randolph Street Market District in the Beaux Arts Plumbers Hall at 1340 W. Washington Street. There are 150 antique dealers of furnishings, housewares, artifacts, vintage clothing, jewelry, sterling, ephemera and more!

ADMISSION is $10 on the gate and good for both days. Student admission is half price when student ID is shown. Children under 12 free.

ONLINE ADMISSION is $8. PURCHASE DISCOUNT TICKETS NOW THROUGH PAYPAL:

http://www.chicagoantiquemarket.com/home.asp

Wooden Blocks

Deb — Tue, 26 May 2009 14:37:06 +0000

Wooden blocks are super cute for baby gifts, here’s a few that I like:

From Fidoodle Inc., these are a cool option for some non-traditional wooden blocks.

Faux vintage typography from lesleyfunkyart

Vintage print blocks from SunBeemDesigns

& from urastarhouse , these aren’t wooden blocks, but just so cute, I couldn’t resist adding them!

Indian patterns at Paper Source

Deb — Wed, 20 May 2009 15:19:51 +0000

New Indian inspired patterns available from wrapping papers to office supply file folders! I dig the interesting color combinations for something a bit unexpected – especially when filing your work papers!

Manifest – Columbia College Chicago

Deb — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:17:19 +0000

Friday May 15th, Columbia College will host Manifest – its urban art festival featuring artwalk sale, parade, student showcase, performance art, and music. The work is from seniors & graduate students of the college. Check out Columbia’s website for more!

Pretty Purple Letterpress

Deb — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:48:48 +0000

I’m really excited about all the beautiful letterpress cards this spring – especially in the purples, plums, and lilacs – here’s a few I like from around the web:

Elum’s beautiful purples

Paper Source

Etsy finds:

MCA Chicago exhibition

Deb — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:15:54 +0000

The Art Institute of Chicago’s Modern Wing Opening isn’t the only art happening this month. The Museum of Contemporary Art is holding the Take your time: Olafur Eliasson exhibit from May 1 – September 13, 2009. This is the first comprehensive survey in the US of Eliasson’s works. Eliasson’s works create immersive environments, sculptures, and photographs recreating the feel of Scandinavian landscape and atmosphere. He uses focused projections of light, mirrors, and natural elements such as water, to project the feel of the atmosphere shifting the viewer’s perception of where they are.

The MCA is open:

Tuesday 10am – 8pm

Wednesday – Sunday 10am – 5pm

(p.s. Admission is FREE every Tuesday)