The Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival

Submitted by Dr. Marinic on August 31, 2010 - 7:51am

The Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival is during the Labor Day weekend, returning to Dawes Park at Sheridan Rd and Church from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 7 and Sunday, August 8.

The Evanston event features artwork by more than 125 artists in photography, jewelry, painting, wood, ceramics, glass, prints/drawings, sculpture, fiber, watercolor, and mixed media. Come to Evanston Dawes Park to view and purchase an original, hand-made piece of art.

Jazz, bluegrass, blues and Latin music will be performed on the lagoon stage in the Evanston Park.

For more info., please visit: www.cityofevanston.org/lakeshore or call the Cultural Arts Division at 847/448-8260. The 24-hour special events hotline is 847/448-8058. The festival is presented by the City of Evanston’s Cultural Arts Division and partially supported by the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.