Downtown Highland Park: Art In Focus
Arts are alive in Downtown Highland Park with over a dozen art-minded businesses staying open late to welcome you in to celebrate Downtown Highland Park's April Arts in Focus!
Stroll the streets and visit the variety of visual, creative, theatrical and musical art businesses that are making Downtown Highland Park become recognized for all of the 'arts' in the Central Business District.
Enjoy demonstrations, open house tours, snacks and beverages and meet the artistic owners! Everyone is invited to end the Art Stroll with a showing of Paint, a new film starring Owen Wilson as artist.
Participating businesses include:
Adesso (1813 St. John Ave.) Join the artistic Adesso team for wine and nibbles and learn about the international artisans who make Adesso the shop for all of your special decorative touches. Stroll their selection of Chilewich rugs and enjoy a 20% discount. Order a Chilewich rug, including a custom size, and save 10%.
Diana Gran Portraits (474 Central Ave., Suite 204) Create your own portrait as you check out the showcase of cultural/artistic portraits throughout the studio.
Gallery Five (610 Central Ave., Suite 160) Enjoy the variety of local artists on display at this open house.
Harper + Ash (668 Central Ave.) Enjoy appetizers and wine from neighboring Cafe Central while checking out the artful home decor.
Madame ZuZu's (1876 First St.) Check out all the artful merchandise throughout this vegan restaurant owned by former smashing pumpkins frontman, Billy Corgan.
Ozmun Home (1898 Sheridan Rd.) Enjoy margaritas from Downtown Highland Park's Tamales, and meet Ellen Ozmun, the artist behind this new bohemian space filled with a combination of new, antique and vintage artistic items.
Reactive PEC (1876 First St., Unit B) Tour this one-of-kind art gallery located throughout the gym and meet the entire team. Artwork is presented by Downtown Highland Park's Laughlin Gallery and others. Drinks and snacks will be served. 10% off all personal training packages.
Soul 2 Sole Dance (799 Central Ave.) Bring your kids out for free open dance party classes.
Stationery Station (610 Central Ave., Suite 167) Get the latest tips on the 'art of giftwrapping' as you check out the many samples and enjoy small bites.
The House (615 Central) Learn all about the "art of education' at The House open house. Snacks and beverages will be served.
Wayfarer Theaters (1850 Second St.) End your Art Stroll at 8:30 PM with the showing of Paint, a new film starring Owen Wilson as Carl Nargle, who has been hosting his own painting show on Vermont public television for decades. His art captivates and has attracted the attention of many women over the years, especially those who work at the station. But Carl is in a rut, and the station isn’t pulling in ratings. When a new painter is hired to revitalize the channel, Carl’s own fears regarding his talents as a painter are brought to the forefront.
YogaSix Highland Park (610 Central Ave., Suite 173) Learn about the 'Art of Yoga' as you tour the studio. Take a spin at the raffle wheel for a chance to win a free month and swag.
Work of Heart Studio (1892 Second St.) Enjoy light snacks and refreshments. We will also be offering 10% off registration for a class.