Burr Ridge Art on the Green
10am-5pm each day, rain or shine
Presented by the new Burr Ridge Bank & Trust, the second annual Burr Ridge "Art on the Green" will be held September 11th & 12th. This juried fine art fair weekend is sure to attract over several thousand attendees and become a favorite on your schedule for years to come. For pics of last year's show, please visit our Facebook page, or click here.
Categories include: Ceramic/Clay/Pottery, Glass, Wood & Furniture, Paintings, Jewelry, Photography, Sculpture and 3D Mixed Media
Number of Artists: 50
Times: 10am-5pm each day, rain or shine
Here are some of the fine artists who will be joining us:
- Craig & Jane Love, Photography (FotoAmore)**
- Jean Burnett, Ceramics (Park Avenue Pottery)*
- Amy Butts, Jewelry (Ladysmith)
- Sue Webb, Jewelry (String the Stone)*
- Gulin Bulut, Jewelry*
- Laura Nigro, Jewelry (LJN Designs)
- Martin Dargevics, Painting
- Bill Sahagian, Painting
- Jim McCollum, Photography (McCollum Photography)
- Skeeter Aschinger, Sculpture**
- William Schueler, jr.,Wood & Furniture
- Laurie Shovers, Jewelry
- Charles Smith, Painting (The Brigantine Gallery)
- Bert Beirne, Painting
- Chris Bull, Painting
- Jill Flinn, Painting
- Robert Rydin, Photography
- Laura Lein-Svencner, Sculpture**
- Mark Holzberg, Wood and Furniture
- Michael Kuehl, Wood & Furniture (Grey Hackle Woodworking)*
- Elizabeth Slomka, Painting (E. Slomka)
- Jan Gussin, Glass (Earth, Wind, Fired)*
- Alyse Ziede, Jewelry*
- Vilma Birbilaite, Jewelry*
- Don Hodges, Painting
- Steve Wewerka, Photography*
- Robert Kuski, Photography (Vision Photo Works)*
- Teresa Wendorff, Sculpture
- Donna Doersman, Sculpture
- Bob Brehmer, Pottery
- Robert Knill, Photography
- Eugene Benes, Wood & Furniture*
- Sophia Forero, Jewelry*
- Maeve Erickson, Painting
- Cynthia Linnabary, Ceramics
- Jerry Heer, Glass
- Damir Missbrenner, Painting
- Enrique Suarez, Painting*
- Cathy Rickman, Photography*
- Kristen Olivares, Photography*
- Kenyatta Ray, Photography*
- Karyn Kozak, Jewelry
- Ana Sheldon, Jewelry
*returning artist, ** Last Year award winner
Live music provided by:
- Saturday, 11am: Nicholas Barron
- Saturday, 2pm-5pm: Scottie Long
- Saturday evening Artist Appreciation Party: Vijay Tellis-Nayak (inside Kohler Store, 7-9pm)
- Sunday, 11am-1:30pm: Dan Darrah
- Sunday, 2pm-5pm:Michaele Hannemann
This show is produced by the Burr Ridge Village Center Mall Management team. For questions, please call (630) 654-2782 or email info@shopburrridge.com.
Event Sponsorship and Volunteer opportunities available, please contact Kimberly at (630) 203-3120 for more information.
Sidewalk Sales
Enjoy deals throughout the center September 3rd-6th. Bargains will be bursting out the front doors of select retailers and specials will be offered for a limited time. The following stores will be participating in our second annual Labor Day weekend Sidewalk Sales:
- Aveda Salon Efthimia
- Barbara's Bookstore
- Eddie Bauer
- Red 21 Boys
- Jean Therapy
- White House | Black Market
- Yankee Candle
- Lucy Activewear
Burr Ridge Farmers' Market
Thursdays, June 17-September 31, 9am-2pm, on the Village Green
Discover and enjoy the pleasures of locally grown food at the third annual Burr Ridge Market on the Green, presented by the Burr Ridge Park District and the Village Center. This event will teach you what it means to be a locavore and make healthy food choices. With over 30 farmers and vendors, the Burr Ridge farmers' market has become one of the most successful and anticipated morning markets in the western suburbs. To view photos of the market- click here.
CLICK HERE FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF 2010 VENDORS & FARMERS. New items/vendors this year include:
- CalMar Bakery- Amish baked goods, preserved, nut brittles, noodles, honeys, pickled, pancake mixes, veggie chips, pepper relish and more!
- Fresh Mushrooms and Cut Flowers
- Eco-Friendly Gifts
- Grass-Fed Beef and Free-Range Chicken from Nature's Pasture
- Visit the market with 8 NEW vendors/1 NEW farm, along with about 22 other vendors and farmers returning!
- MIRAI CORN from Twin Gardens IS READY! Get it while supplies last.
- Fresh in-season items this week include: Peaches, plums, mushrooms, tomatoes, snap peas, green beans, squash, onions and more
- Live music by Michael Beetley, 11am-1pm
- For a selection of our demo kitchen recipes, please click here.
- Beekman 1802 Soap for sale near the KOHLER Store. Check out why this pure goat milk soap is the basis for a popular reality show on the Discovery Channel's Planet Green.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS @ THE FARMERS' MARKET
Discussions @10am; Cooking demos @11am, under Big Tent
- SEPT. 2- “Live Cooking Demo” by Topaz Cafe’s Executive Chef Ryan Wombacher (11am)
Thank you to our 2010 Sponsors: WALSH Landscape, Community Bank of Willowbrook, Whole Foods Willowbrook, Burr Ridge Park District.
The market is a rain or shine event. Vendors and selection of items may vary from week to week. Shop early, and bring your recyclable bags along with cash!
Would you like to sponsor this fine event? Now available: Title Sponsor, Demo Kitchen, Entertainment. Please call 630-203-3120 to learn more.
Cooper's Hawk Wine Club Events
Dont't miss the upcoming wine club events at Cooper's Hawk Burr Ridge. Upcoming events are as follows:
- Under the Tuscan Sun: Tuesday, August 24, 7-10pm. Taste a little bit of Italy right here at Cooper's Hawk! Proscuitto and Carmaelized Onion Ravioli, Filet Vesuvio, and traditional rich Tiramisu are just a few of the dishes that round out this Italian-inspired meal for you to enjoy! Cost: $50 per person.
- Harvest Festival: Tuesday, September 7, 7-10pm. A culinary celebration with the rich and hearty flavors of the Fall Harvest Season. Featuring Butternut Squash Soup, Orchard Harvast Salad, Pork Osso Bucco, and much more! Cost: $65 per person.
- Wine Club Charity Golf Outing: Friday, September 17, 1:00pm Tee-Off Time. Benefitting Chicagoland's Keep On Keeping On Foundation, our Second Annual Charity Golf Outing at Gleneagles Country Club in Lemont will include an 18-hole game, lunch, dinner, prizes, and plenty of Cooper's Hawk wine! Cost: $125 per person/ $40 dinner only.
- Friends of Cooper's Hawk Series Featuring Nationally Acclaimed Pastry Chef Gale Gand: Thursday, September 30, 7-10pm. Join us in our new Winery in Countryside for an evening with celebrity chef Gale Gand, Executive Chef and Partner of the Tru Restaurnat and host of the long running Food Network series "Sweet Dreams". Cost: $100 per person. Call 708.215.5686 for ticket information.
To make a reservation or to learn more about becoming a Wine Club member, please call the Burr Ridge Location at 630-887-0123, or visit their web site.
Halloween Party
Color Me Mine
Join Color Me Mine Burr Ridge for their annual Halloween party on Friday, October 22, at 6:30pm. Kids can paint a pumpkin, decorate cookies to enjoy with refreshments and show off their costumes.
Come dressed...ready to paint...and ready to have a spooktacular time!
Cost: $40.00 per goblin. Non-refundable payment required to guarantee spot. Sign up now before the popular event sells out! Visit the store or call 630-655-8882 for more info.
Holiday Events- SAVE THE DATE
The countdown is on for Santa to arrive and kick off a spectacular holiday shopping season at Burr Ridge Village Center! There will be reindeer, train rides, sparkling champagne and more. We would love for you and your family to join us. Please save the date for our third annual holiday events:
Jingle Mingle "Holiday Tree Lighting"- Saturday, November 13th, Time TBD
- Santa Claus is coming to Burr Ridge and he wants your help to kick off the holiday shopping season! All families are invited to the third annual Jingle Mingle on the Village Green. Special activities include train rides, live reindeer, kids crafts and more. Join Santa and Mayor Grasso as they light the big tree and the holiday decorations throughout the downtown area. Sponsored by the Village of Burr Ridge.
Holiday Stroll "Gift Shopping Evening"- Saturday, December 11, 4pm-9pm
- Holiday magic is in the air at Burr Ridge Village Center, with delightful surprises around every corner. Bundle up the family for an evening of festive fun, starring jolly old Santa and Jingles- his North Pole Elf. They will get things kicked off with a quick massage and beard trim at Kohler Waters Spa and Aveda Salon Efthimia! Enjoy complimentary sleigh rides throughout the center. More details to be announced.
Interested in sponsoring one of these events? Please call 630-654-2782 for more information.
