McCord asked artists: What gives you a sense of being sheltered? Home? Grandma’s lap? A friend’s smile? In the current juried exhibit called Gimme Shelter artists have explored the possibilities and ideas of places, people, and things that give them comfort. Artists in this exhibit are Sarah Conway, Cynthia Copas, Marge Coughlin, Paulette Domzal, Gerrylea Ferriter, Chuck Michaels, Pat Doyle Mikrut, Nancy Mitchell, Jennifer Mohr, MaryAnn Nowak, Annette Plettau, Julie Skoda, Liz Wall, and Gary Wick. Pictured is Home Is Where the Heart Is by Palos Park artist Pat Doyle Mikrut. The public is invited to meet the artists at a reception on Friday, May 24, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Gimme Shelter Exhibit – May 10 -June 8
Garage Sale
- Friday, May 31, 9:00am – 4:00pm
- Saturday, June 1, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Spring cleaning? Please think of McCord and consider donating small-scale household furnishings, antiques, accessories, children’s clothing, toys, and garden items from your own garage or basement. Our garage is ready and waiting to receive your treasures.
McCord ….goes a “Little Bit Country” on October 5, 2013! Save the Date!
Country will be this year’s theme for the McCord Gallery’s annual fundraiser planned for Saturday October 5, 2013. So save the date as this year’s event will definitely be a rootin-tootin, heel kicking good-time. The event will take place at the historic Willowbrook Ballroom in Willow Springs, where there will be plenty of room for two-stepping and line dancing.
And to add more to the fun. Arlene Adams, event chair, announced that Joel Daly, retired ABC- 7 newscaster will be McCord’s guest of honor. Many of you may recall watching Joel Daly and his co-anchor Fahey Flynn for many years as the high rated “Eyewitness News Team”. Joel also has a love of country music and performed with the country band The Sundowners, playing guitar, singing and yodeling. Don’t miss this chance to meet him and hear his great stories.
So, all you cowboys & cowgirls plan for an evening of great country music, food and dancing. This event is McCord’s major fundraiser and keeps the McCord House open as a welcoming home for the Arts. The event will also include Live and Silent Auctions. If you are interested in helping with the event, please call 708-671-0648 for more information.
