Get ready for Family Day: Animal Architects. This special STEAM family program takes place at the Elmhurst Art Museum on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 1-4 p.m. The workshop examines the reasons and methods diverse animal species use different materials to create many types of homes. During this program, children will have the opportunity to use…
The Summer Music at Bethel season concludes on Sunday, Aug. 7, at 5 p.m. with the final installment of Beethoven’s complete sonatas for cello. The performance features cellist Timothy Archbold and pianist Jeffrey Panko and takes place at Bethel United Church of Christ. The three sonatas performed at this concert showcase examples of the composer’s…
There’s still time to see Nature’s Blueprints: Biomimicry in Art and Design. You can visit this family-friendly exhibit through Aug. 14, 2022, at the Elmhurst Art Museum. This installation consists of several interactive stations where participants can learn about how we have been inspired by nature’s designs. Nature’s Blueprints examines biomimicry and explores the ways…
The Elmhurst Art Museum presents Raúl Ortiz: More is More, an exhibition of contemporary art that runs through Aug. 14, 2022. In contrast with Mies van der Rohe’s modernist philosophy of “less is more,” Ortiz’s paintings utilize color, patterns and forms to create multi-layered and textured paintings that incorporate botanical shapes, line, architecture and ethnographic…
If you’re a fan of Walt Disney World, you know that the theme park is constantly changing and evolving. Forgotten Disney: Extinct Rides and Attractions of the Florida Parks looks at some of the attractions that have closed at Walt Disney World over the years. It’s hard to say goodbye to any attraction at Walt…
When the BMW iX was released earlier this year, it featured an innovative design different from anything the automaker has previously produced. The first-ever all-electric BMW iXs features a futuristic cabin uncluttered by buttons and switches. The BMW Curved Display features a single glass surface containing a 14.9-inch control display and a 12.3-inch information display….
July 4 is Independence Day. But the date also marks the 17th edition of the Elmhurst Running Club’s 4 on the 4th run. This four-mile race begins at 7:15 on Prospect Ave., just south of Elmhurst University’s main gates, between the University and Wilder Park. A special 1K race for kids ages 5-12 starts at…
Summer is the perfect time to hit the open road and explore new places. Although summertime is a great opportunity to spend time with family and friends, it also brings new challenges for drivers. At BMW of Elmhurst, we want your summer road trip to be safe and fun. Here are our top five tips for safe…
The Elmhurst Public library presents Chicago: An Illustrated Timeline on May 31, 2022, at 7 p.m. Author and Chicago tour guide Ellen Shubart will lead you through a visual journey through the history of the Windy City, from its indigenous beginnings to its development into a vibrant metropolis. At Elmhurst Toyota, we appreciate the library’s…
