La Grange’s West End Art Festival returns Sept. 9-10 at it’s usual spot next to the Stone Avenue Train Station.
Admission and parking are free to the public.
“We are looking forward to the 27th annual juried art festival that is a favorite for La Grange fine art lovers,” Cathy Domanico, president of the sponsoring La Grange Business Association (LGBA), said.
Sixty-five artists will present work, mediums including acrylics, ceramics, jewelry, glass, photography, watercolors, and mixed media.
Friendship Benches from the La Grange Summer Art Project — themed Happy Together, and sponsored by the La Grange Park District — will be auctioned off on Sunday at 5 p.m.
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Four awards, for Best in Show, First, Second, and Third Place, will be given out 2:30 p.m. Sunday
Activities will include Face Painting by the La Grange Art League, Kids Activities by Lyons Township High School students, and Kids Crafts conducted by the La Grange Public Library.
Live music acts on Saturday will be The Alex Rodriguez Quartet, The Do-Rights, and Bad Ass Gumbo. Sunday visitors can hear the R. Wesley Carr Trio, the New Swing Collective, and Reginald Lewis and Company.
Food vendors will include Antonino’s, Monk’s Burgers and More, and Taqueria Mi Taquito.
Presenting Sponsor of the event is Jack’s West End, the men’s clothing store at 712 W. Burlington Ave. Other sponsors include the Posey Law Group, FNBC Bank and Trust, North Hill Framing, and Renewal By Anderson.
Further Information on the 2023 La Grange West End Art Festival can be found at the LGBA website, lgba.com. Click on the tab for the West End Art Festival.
Hank Beckman is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press.