a film by Allen Keating-Moore

Friday, February 26
8pm
$3-$10 suggested donation

Shut The Mouth, a feature length silent film, offers a fresh approach to filmmaking as a personal and philosophical discipline, rendering images as insights and music as an auditory fountain bursting with meaning. This film is a powerful, cinematic realization of the existential searching necessary to find understanding in the singular lives we live. Shut The Mouth is about a vow of silence, elusive philosophical realities, and the inner turmoil all of us will face in order to find our way forward. It’s also a contemplative film, drawing the viewer into its depths while refusing easy answers. This film deals with personal crisis and a persistent need to ponder the haunting nature of human existence, letting every new realization soak in slowly, moment by moment.

See pictures from the screening on Allen's blog

Saturday, January 30th
7-11pm
$5-$10 suggested donation
(When you donate your name will be put on a list at the door)

Throughout the month of January we are collaborating with an outside artist to create a large scale installation symbolizing creativity, teamwork, and community. This project, called Culmination, will reach completion by the end of January. On Saturday, January 30th we're throwing a party to unveil the final piece and celebrate one year of {fill in the blank}. In addition, there will be beer tastings from local brewers, raffle prizes, and more.

Please join us for this fun evening and support emerging art in the Lincoln Square community! Buy your tickets online or at the door. If you can't attend but would like to donate we appreciate that too!

a film by Phil Forsyth and James Whelan

Friday, December 11 | 8pm | FREE

Dan Burns is back home from war, one day he wakes up and finds that today is yesterday, everyday he wakes up is the day before. On top of dealing with Post Traumatic Stress, he has to pretend that he knows what is going on because to everyone else the world is normal. Dan investigates these strange happenings trying to figure out if it's real or if he's just dreaming.

**this film contains strong content and is not suitable for children

December 05, 2009 | 10am-4pm | FREE

Kick off your Holiday shopping season while supporting three local artists. Make sure to stop by the gallery in the morning for very unique items that you won't find at Renegade or One-of-a-Kind Show!

Complimentary hot chocolate & coffee + bake sale!

Danny Mansmith is a textile artist that incorporates deconstructed fabrics, patchwork & quilting, and plenty of pattern and color in his one-of-a-kind clothing & accessories.

Danny's website: scrap-dannymansmith.squarespace.com

Christopher Taylor Timberlake's jewelry is a unique blend of hand-fabricated and cast sterling silver and gold, featuring unusual artisan-cut gemstones. Rings, pendants, necklaces, bracelets, earrings.

Chris's website: www.christophertaylortimberlake.com

Girl with a Hook creates quirky, one-of-a-kind, freeform crochet hats that are beautifully crafted from hand-spun yarn.

Girl with a Hook's flickr page: www.flickr.com/photos/girlwithahook

A Benefit for Animal Care and Control

Saturday, November 21

Join us on Saturday, November 21st when we host an all day event to raise money for homeless animals in the Chicago land area while helping support the Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control in their efforts! As many as 30,000 animals make their way to Animal Care and Control every year. Your donation to Friends of Animal Care and Control helps make sure they get the very best care while at CACC—and the greatest chance of being adopted into new homes. We have a day of great activities planned for you and your animals, we hope to see you there!

EVENT DETAILS

Dog-Friendly Open House 2-5PM
How to bake organic treats for your pet
Pet Portraits
Paw Prints
$10 suggested donation

Evening Event 7-10PM
Silent Auction
Wine/ Hors D'oeuvres
Raffle prizes
Art available for purchase (donated by local artists)
Goodie bags
$20 ticket

Proceeds go to FRIENDS OF CHICAGO ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL. Purchase tickets here (your name will be on a list the day of the event) or at the door.