I took a Dabble class here to learn sewing machine basics. It was exactly what I had wanted and now…read moreI'm able to use my sewing machine to do basic tasks. they have a more in-depth class that takes place one a week for a few weeks that I'm looking into taking. Fortunately, the Bridgeport Art Center has easy parking, since I'm coming from the Northside after work. They have sewing machines and materials along with great, knowledgeable staff. And the location is super cool to boot. Give yourself a few extra minutes to find their studio and follow the instructions they provide, the place is huge!

I took a beginners sewing class and Michelle was an amazing teacher. She was patient with everyone…read moreand at the end of the 4 weeks we all left with useful sewing skills. I cannot wait to take my next level sewing class

This is a hidden gem in Hyde Park and I'm so glad that I did and I think you would as well…read more They are open 7 days a week and it is free, but they need a small donation or big lol to help keep the doors open. They have a big event starting Saturday September 24th 2022 from 1pm to 4pm. Don't worry if you can't make it this weekend because they have this event every 3 months with different art. Many of the Artist are teen and their work is totally awesome and powerful. They also have another fund raising event coming up now hold your britches the tickets are $750 but remember it's a fund raising event. Now if that is too much for you because I know it is for me. The good news Is they have some $75 doll ar tickets for the after party. Any whoooo I can't wait to go back because they have something for everyone. As always folks.. Be Safe and Enjoy!!! I have no rights to any of the Art work...just sharing the joy!

I live less than a mile from here but so rarely visit. We went to a Friday night opening and…read moreclosing exhibition. Every room had something going on, from crafts, poetry reading, a movie screening, snacks. I love the video projector room, a mixture of hand-made art and larger than life video projections. I envy places that can do free wine, but since the younger-than-21 demographic visits and contributes the art sometimes, it appears alcohol is purchase only. Really great art, coolly presented, check it out!

Really great pottery program for any ages wanting to learn. 8 week curriculum for 3 hours of…read moreinstruction time per week + open studio on Saturdays. All supplies included, bring a towel. Would recommend to anyone wanting to take a stab at the wheel. The studio is beautiful and always very peaceful.

Very disappointing experience overall. I took two hand building classes recently. They're 8 weeks…read morelong, but in reality you have 6 weeks of time to work because the first week is the introductory info and the 8th week you're just picking up your glazed work. The teacher, Set, seems nice at first, but there's a lot of gossip about the owner, Jay, and other students. Do I really need to know that Jay lives in the building and is proud that he doesn't have a place to bathe in his space? Initially we were told that her Tues and Wed night students could come on both nights to work if they were interested. She said Jay a didn't know what's going on and if asked, just say you were making up a missed class. She then rescinded that offer when she decided that she didn't like me for some reason. I have no idea what I did to inspire this treatment, but Set told me I was "intolerable" and when I asked what I'd done she claimed I was harassing her. She got upset and said she was going to call the owner to get the police!! I can only think I ask too many questions and asked for her help too often. She tried to draw other students into the conflict by saying "WE". As a former teacher I find that so unprofessional. If I've ever needed to talk to a student about a problem, I ask the student to speak to me away from other students, not try to get them on "my side". I contacted Jay and after talking to her, his response was it seemed she was having a bad day. I'll say! Set knows where her bread is buttered. She is so proud of a huge bust of Jay, the owner, that took her 2 years to finish. We all had to go and look at it. She knows who to pander to. Overall she's a pretty good artist, but NOT A GREAT TEACHER. Never again will I take a class there. It's full of older rich white (suburban) women and those are just not my kind of people. I'm sad that I can't continue taking classes as it's very close to my home.

After 5:00 summer series Wednesday wine down:I recently visited this Little Black Pearl, and I have…read moreto say the energy when I walked in was great. I was surrounded by such positive, welcoming people of all ages. Throughout the night, we sang karaoke, played cards, shot pool and listened to good music. What really stood out to me was how safe, inclusive, and comfortable the environment felt. Everyone was so kind and genuine. But what truly touched my heart was how the community embraced my brother, who is special needs. There was no judgment only acceptance, laughter, and open arms. For the first time in a long time, I didn't feel like I had to be on guard, watching to make sure he was being treated with respect because everyone just welcomed. It was a relaxing night filled with connection and joy. I would absolutely come back and recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, warm, and safe space. Thank you for such an unforgettable expeience.

The organization for which I work recently held an event at Little Black Pearl (LBP). The support…read moreand service we received was beyond stellar! LBP provided the space, catered the food (via their onsite cafe, Carver 47), connected us to amazing balloon and floral vendors, and provided other accoutrements (e.g., tables and chairs, table coverings, a stage, sound and tech support, package management). LBP's one-stop shop especially helpful given that our planning team resided outside of Chicago. There is so much to applaud from the experience: the warm and inviting space exuded elegance; the feast was as beautiful as it was delicious; and the LBP team's interactions with us (from planning to completion) was the epitome of grace and hospitality. They accommodated every request and did so with an exceptional level of excellence. When we asked that the menu include a vegetarian and Halal dish, they ensured guests had multiple options. When we requested assistance erecting our banner, they took on the task of assembling the entire structure, even machine washing and drying it when they noticed a stain. Compared to other spaces we considered (and have used in the past) across the city, LBP's offerings and support stood head and shoulders above and their love was palpable in their attention to details.That they have a heart-centered mission and work in support of youth and community was tasty icing on an already amazing cake. Thank you, Little Black Pearl team, for making our event a world-class experience!

We came here for a Humanities Festival book discussion and signing (Ijeoma Oluo: Be A Revolution)…read more This is located on the IIT campus, but near public transportation. The center is very nicely laid out. We arrived and observed a table with more information about the events taking place in the center. We had a short while before the event so we relaxed on the wide stairs (like bleacher seats) with pads for sitting. This gave us a nice view of the campus, but the area is also used for movie screenings. There are probably other rooms in the area that are used for the technical/technological advances and inventions that the namesake Kaplan was known for, but we were just there for the book discussion. We proceeded to the room, which was laid out nicely with chairs, a stage and microphones. It was a nice discussion and a good venue for the event. I liked the Women's room bathrooms with the sanitary logos on the door, to indicate that free sanitary items were available in there!

It's not a 9-5 gallery. Open only during special events, which you can find on their Facebook page…read moreor dnainfo. Love the shows which feature local artists, local foods, and local drinks. There are political statements in more contemporary mediums as well as pieces in classical fine art styles and techniques. Very well curated and the music is great.

Co-Pro is the artist space owned by Ed Marszewski, who also owns Maria's down the street. I went…read morethere for Over the Influence, which was a beer-art show. I honestly had a great time there and I think the space really gave an opportunity for all the art to be displayed, especially the sketches for local beer labels. There was even a weird, alien beer bong which attracted a lot of attention and a keg bottle opener thingy. The space seemed small with a lot of the tables next to each other but it was easy to try everything and talk to the brewers to. The only downside was the line for the bathrooms-which was probably the longest line there.

TRI-Match was exciting and loud!!! Scarlet Hawks were digging in to push the game against North…read moreCentral to a4th. Awesome to see London achieve 500th career kill and experience the crowd cheering the team onto victory. It was a tight 4th game, although the outcome of the match was not desired. It did not disappoint. Thank you!! Go Hawks!

I've been getting eye care from this clinic since 1987 or so. I've incurred no problems with my eye…read moretreatments. Just last year I had cataracts removed from both eyes by one of their best ophthalmologists, Dr Dawson. I was frequently followed up by the staff doctors post surgery. I had an appointment on Wednesday of this month and was treated with the same respect and care I've come to deserve. I highly recommend this facility for adults and children for the various services it provides.

The Illinois College of Optometry has been in its current location since 1955. it has educated and…read moretrained Optometry students to become health care providers within the medical system focusing on ocular disease and treatment of conditions that affect the eye and the body. It has a national reputation and has over 8,000 alumni. Additionally their clinic, the Illinois Eye Institute, provides excellent care to an underserved community and is the largest Medicaid eye care provider in the state of Illinois.

McCrone is a non-profit research institute that was founded in 1960 for a rather specific purpose:…read moreto enhance the utility and applications of light and electron microscopy in all areas of science. In other words, they're all about microscopes. McCrone offers courses, conferences and publications germane to the training of researchers to better apply microscopy to their work. This is unique, because most research institutes focus on an area of study rather than a technique, but McCrone desires instead to educate scientists in how to work better with microscopy and they do this in the same humble building they've been in since their founding, near some of Chicago's most-respected medical research and clinical institutions but seperate, independent, and while cutting-edge, still quaint (in a good way) in their dedication to the noble microsope. What McCrone does is really a national service: microscopy is still in a process of evolution and involves complex techniques that are best passed by mentor to student in a lab setting or, as McCrone does, taught in specific coursework. That type of coursework isn't something you get in most dedicated graduate programs be these in microbiology, neuroscience, materials engineering or whatever else. Having a dedicated institution offering this training and backing it with decades of expertise is a real benefit to science in general.