Conversations with Eve
"Ordinary people do extraordinary things." Studs Terkel
Hello, my name is Eve Brownstone, MA, LCPC I have had the great pleasure and honor to interview and record 200+ oral history stories through video, audio and written media for twelve years through out the Chicago-land area. Please check out some interviews on my website http://www.brownstonetherapeutics.com/.
Most recently, I partnered with CJE Senior Life to interview 100+ residents in one of their Assisted Living buildings over a 22-month period. As their Creative Arts Coordinator, I was reminded again of the importance of being able to tell your story through the creative arts.
The experience was documented in “Alive With the Arts”, published in The Urban Coaster. See Attached article. Pioneer Press also highlighted my work with Brownstone Therapeutics in ”Oral History Speaks
Volumes”. See attached article.
I had the opportunity to get to know the a lot of my neighbors in Rogers Park by interviewing them. For www.rogerspark.com, I interviewed more than fifty Rogers Parkers.
Among various projects, I served as the Project Director of the Rogers Park Personal Oral History Project. In the summer of 2004, we brought teens together with seniors at a nursing home and within the community of Rogers Park here in Chicago. Meaningful relationships were developed and teens learned how to complete oral histories themselves. A video documentary came from this experience called Community Building: One Story at a Time. This project was completed in partnership with the Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society.
From 1998-2001, I developed and coordinated The Reminiscence Project. It was an oral history project in the Chicago neighborhood of Andersonville /Edgewater in which 40 senior citizens were interviewed in their homes, local restaurants, hang-outs, senior day programs, nursing homes on the beauty of reminiscing. This endeavor was archived by making a 30-minute video-documentary of the process called "Wise Friend," I was fortunate to have my video camera at Women and Children First Bookstore, when I videotaped legendary oral historian Studs Terkel saying "Ordinary people do extraordinary things." “Wise Friends” opens with Mr.Terkel’s remark. Those words have become my motto. This project was completed in partnership with the Edgewater Historical Society and was shown at their Opening in 2001. This project was also featured in the Chicago Tribune.
As an Expressive Arts Therapist, I have worked with folks from eighteen months to 106 years old for twenty years. I believe I have a knack for putting people at ease. I like to be a witness to people realizing they do have something to say and helping them feel safe to say it. It continues to be an honor and privilege to do this work.
I can be reached at brownstonetherapeutics@gmail.com or (773) 859-1276. Thanks for your time and attention in advance. Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Eve Brownstone, MA. LCPC
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Bullying
"When will our consciences grow so tender that we will act to prevent human misery rather than avenge it?" -- Eleanor Roosevelt
Bullying
By Eve Brownstone, MA, LCPC
My seventh grade teacher’s advice to me, “Eve if you don’t react they will stop teasing.”
I was a sensitive twelve year old. I would cry. A bully would say something to me and I would start crying right in my seat. Looking back I wished I could have used humor or have had the strength to give it right back to them. It would have been more fun to be the “class clown” than the “class victim”
Coming from Chicago to Akron, I didn’t know anybody. I didn’t wash my hair everyday or wear fancy clothes. I was coming from Hyde Park and the Chicago Children’s Choir to the bowling capital of the world and the middle of the Bible Belt.
I tried to get out of class as much as possible in seventh grade. I’d tell my teachers I wasn’t feeling well, which would be taken up by bullies who would say, ”Eve is woozy.” The guidance counselor and I got to know each real well.
I hear about kids today killing themselves because of bullying and adults just standing by letting it happen. It doesn’t make me cry anymore. It infuriates me.
Somehow these bullies learn that their behavior is justified or “okay”. They continue to harass the families even after the young person killed himself or herself. I am glad those nine students in Massachusetts are arrested.
It troubles me that these young people felt like they didn’t have an option. The psychopathic bullies won then.
After years of bullying, I could have felt reduced to a nothing, just mush on the floor. I know today, some of my self-doubt comes from the taunting. I guess what helped me was getting involved with choir, performing and lots of therapy. Having a loving family and some close friends also helped. I also used to walk and jog a lot. I remember my walks to Summit Mall on Saturdays. I’d work out my frustration pounding the pavement. I still do.
I believe that if you are still alive things can change and get better. I guess that belief ultimately was what kept me going in Junior High School. My hope kept me moving on.
If I were to have some of those bullies in front of me today I would say:
“ You missed out on knowing a very special person. I didn’t let your taunting and harassment stop me from having the kind of life I want. I truly believe in myself.”
Then I would laugh and beam with all the Devine light inside of me. One by one the bullies would become charming and kind men and they would dance with me. They wouldn’t be able to help themselves.
I don’t want revenge.
I want more hearts to open and more love in this world.
I think young people who use their energy to hurt and bully others are missing the mark on life. They don’t feel loved and can’t love. They need love.
That may sound to mushy. Being vulnerable and compassionate are signs of strength. It is a waste of my time to hold on to my anger and rage. I got a lot out of therapy. I want to use my energy to heal, love and create. I want my anger to move me into action for the better like writing this article.
I wish you peace, action, an ability to laugh out loud, a voice to say ”no” and a loving hand to hold.
Bullying
By Eve Brownstone, MA, LCPC
My seventh grade teacher’s advice to me, “Eve if you don’t react they will stop teasing.”
I was a sensitive twelve year old. I would cry. A bully would say something to me and I would start crying right in my seat. Looking back I wished I could have used humor or have had the strength to give it right back to them. It would have been more fun to be the “class clown” than the “class victim”
Coming from Chicago to Akron, I didn’t know anybody. I didn’t wash my hair everyday or wear fancy clothes. I was coming from Hyde Park and the Chicago Children’s Choir to the bowling capital of the world and the middle of the Bible Belt.
I tried to get out of class as much as possible in seventh grade. I’d tell my teachers I wasn’t feeling well, which would be taken up by bullies who would say, ”Eve is woozy.” The guidance counselor and I got to know each real well.
I hear about kids today killing themselves because of bullying and adults just standing by letting it happen. It doesn’t make me cry anymore. It infuriates me.
Somehow these bullies learn that their behavior is justified or “okay”. They continue to harass the families even after the young person killed himself or herself. I am glad those nine students in Massachusetts are arrested.
It troubles me that these young people felt like they didn’t have an option. The psychopathic bullies won then.
After years of bullying, I could have felt reduced to a nothing, just mush on the floor. I know today, some of my self-doubt comes from the taunting. I guess what helped me was getting involved with choir, performing and lots of therapy. Having a loving family and some close friends also helped. I also used to walk and jog a lot. I remember my walks to Summit Mall on Saturdays. I’d work out my frustration pounding the pavement. I still do.
I believe that if you are still alive things can change and get better. I guess that belief ultimately was what kept me going in Junior High School. My hope kept me moving on.
If I were to have some of those bullies in front of me today I would say:
“ You missed out on knowing a very special person. I didn’t let your taunting and harassment stop me from having the kind of life I want. I truly believe in myself.”
Then I would laugh and beam with all the Devine light inside of me. One by one the bullies would become charming and kind men and they would dance with me. They wouldn’t be able to help themselves.
I don’t want revenge.
I want more hearts to open and more love in this world.
I think young people who use their energy to hurt and bully others are missing the mark on life. They don’t feel loved and can’t love. They need love.
That may sound to mushy. Being vulnerable and compassionate are signs of strength. It is a waste of my time to hold on to my anger and rage. I got a lot out of therapy. I want to use my energy to heal, love and create. I want my anger to move me into action for the better like writing this article.
I wish you peace, action, an ability to laugh out loud, a voice to say ”no” and a loving hand to hold.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Working with Performers and Artists
Working with Performers and Artists
By Eve Brownstone, MA, LCPC
Sometimes people express themselves first through the arts then through verbal language. As an Expressive Arts Therapist, I have found this very true in the performing/artistic communities. A dancer is more like to express hurt feelings towards her boyfriend with her stomping feet. The stomping feet come first then she verbalizes, “ He is _____DDDGshdjdjfhshsd”. Everything is stored in the body. I like to listen to what my clients are saying and not saying. I pay attention to body posture, pace of movement, eye contact, and tone of voice and level of energy.
My clients want to know that they aren’t freaks. They aren’t alone. The strong emotions and the creative visions are part of being creative. They may not be considered always “appropriate” in mainstream, but what a boring world it would be without us artists, weirdos and magicians.
If a client of mine comes into a session wanting to sleep, eyes down and teary eyed she may be feeling over whelmed by life. If she comes in with a revved up vibe, head up, good eye contact, she may be having a good day and a kick butt attitude. This client is feeling more empowered in her life.
I am present for clients wherever they are at. Sometimes they need comforting or a pep talk. Most of the time clients want to know I am listening. I feel like listening is a skill I’ve learned over time. Not everybody is a good listener. Some people appear to be listening but are just waiting for their time to talk.
Listening to me means being a witness to someone else’s story. When someone shares their story it is a sacred moment. They trust me enough to open up. I’ve heard thousands of precious stories over the past twenty years as a therapist and oral historian. I feel honored again and again.
Communication, respect and safety are keys to developing the therapeutic relationship, which is a place where healing may come.
I encourage my client to make art, sing their heart song, and dance their dance that gets to the heart of things. They are encouraged to express themselves in the language they feel most comfortable. Sometimes clients come in just wanting to talk.
I do pay attention to the blabber versus reflection factor. Are clients just recounting their day or reflecting on their life experiences and making meaning for themselves? Do they seem disconnected with themselves? Connected? There is no judgment or right or wrong answer.
If someone comes in jabbering and feeling disconnected, I will encourage them to get quiet for a moment, check inside, to get in touch with what their heart wants in the moment. This may lead to meditation or drawing or maybe even silence. I am okay with silence. Being okay with silence, sitting with doubt or mixed feelings bring good lessons.
I’ve learned over the years to trust the process. I trust my clients will learn skills to empower themselves. I don’t heal anybody. I just help show my clients to learn that all the tools for healing are already within them and they just need to just trust themselves enough to dig and see them.
I can be reached at brownstonetherapeutics@gmail.com or 773-859-1276.
By Eve Brownstone, MA, LCPC
Sometimes people express themselves first through the arts then through verbal language. As an Expressive Arts Therapist, I have found this very true in the performing/artistic communities. A dancer is more like to express hurt feelings towards her boyfriend with her stomping feet. The stomping feet come first then she verbalizes, “ He is _____DDDGshdjdjfhshsd”. Everything is stored in the body. I like to listen to what my clients are saying and not saying. I pay attention to body posture, pace of movement, eye contact, and tone of voice and level of energy.
My clients want to know that they aren’t freaks. They aren’t alone. The strong emotions and the creative visions are part of being creative. They may not be considered always “appropriate” in mainstream, but what a boring world it would be without us artists, weirdos and magicians.
If a client of mine comes into a session wanting to sleep, eyes down and teary eyed she may be feeling over whelmed by life. If she comes in with a revved up vibe, head up, good eye contact, she may be having a good day and a kick butt attitude. This client is feeling more empowered in her life.
I am present for clients wherever they are at. Sometimes they need comforting or a pep talk. Most of the time clients want to know I am listening. I feel like listening is a skill I’ve learned over time. Not everybody is a good listener. Some people appear to be listening but are just waiting for their time to talk.
Listening to me means being a witness to someone else’s story. When someone shares their story it is a sacred moment. They trust me enough to open up. I’ve heard thousands of precious stories over the past twenty years as a therapist and oral historian. I feel honored again and again.
Communication, respect and safety are keys to developing the therapeutic relationship, which is a place where healing may come.
I encourage my client to make art, sing their heart song, and dance their dance that gets to the heart of things. They are encouraged to express themselves in the language they feel most comfortable. Sometimes clients come in just wanting to talk.
I do pay attention to the blabber versus reflection factor. Are clients just recounting their day or reflecting on their life experiences and making meaning for themselves? Do they seem disconnected with themselves? Connected? There is no judgment or right or wrong answer.
If someone comes in jabbering and feeling disconnected, I will encourage them to get quiet for a moment, check inside, to get in touch with what their heart wants in the moment. This may lead to meditation or drawing or maybe even silence. I am okay with silence. Being okay with silence, sitting with doubt or mixed feelings bring good lessons.
I’ve learned over the years to trust the process. I trust my clients will learn skills to empower themselves. I don’t heal anybody. I just help show my clients to learn that all the tools for healing are already within them and they just need to just trust themselves enough to dig and see them.
I can be reached at brownstonetherapeutics@gmail.com or 773-859-1276.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Conversations with Eve
Hello, my name is Eve Brownstone, MA, LCPC. I have had the great pleasure and honor to interview and record 200+ oral history stories through video, audio and written media for twelve years through out the Chicago-land area. Please check out some interviews on my website http://www.brownstonetherapeutics.com/.
Most recently, I partnered with CJE Senior Life to interview 100+ residents in one of their Assisted Living buildings over a 22-month period. As their Creative Arts Coordinator, I was reminded again of the importance of being able to tell your story through the creative arts.
The experience was documented in “Alive With the Arts”, published in The Urban Coaster. See Attached article. Pioneer Press also highlighted my work with Brownstone Therapeutics in ”Oral History Speaks Volumes”. See attached article.
Among various projects, I served as the Project Director of the Rogers Park Personal Oral History Project. In the summer of 2004, we brought teens together with seniors at a nursing home and within the community of Rogers Park here in Chicago. Meaningful relationships were developed and teens learned how to complete oral histories themselves. A video documentary came from this experience called Community Building: One Story at a Time. This project was completed in partnership with the Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society.
From 1998-2001, I developed and coordinated The Reminiscence Project. It was an oral history project in the Chicago neighborhood of Andersonville /Edgewater in which 40 senior citizens were interviewed in their homes, local restaurants, hang-outs, senior day programs, nursing homes on the beauty of reminiscing. This endeavor was archived by making a 30-minute video-documentary of the process called "Wise Friend," I was fortunate to have my video camera at Women and Children First Bookstore, when I videotaped legendary oral historian Studs Terkel saying "Ordinary people do extraordinary things." “Wise Friends” opens with Mr.Terkel’s remark. Those words have become my motto. This project was completed in partnership with the Edgewater Historical Society and was shown at their Opening in 2001. This project was also featured in the Chicago Tribune.
As an Expressive Arts Therapist, I have worked with folks from eighteen months to 106 years old for twenty years. I believe I have a knack for putting people at ease. I like to be a witness to people realizing they do have something to say and helping them feel safe to say it. It continues to be an honor and privilege to do this work.
I can be reached at brownstonetherapeutics@gmail.com or (773) 859-1276. Thanks for your time and attention in advance. Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Eve Brownstone, MA. LCPC
Most recently, I partnered with CJE Senior Life to interview 100+ residents in one of their Assisted Living buildings over a 22-month period. As their Creative Arts Coordinator, I was reminded again of the importance of being able to tell your story through the creative arts.
The experience was documented in “Alive With the Arts”, published in The Urban Coaster. See Attached article. Pioneer Press also highlighted my work with Brownstone Therapeutics in ”Oral History Speaks Volumes”. See attached article.
Among various projects, I served as the Project Director of the Rogers Park Personal Oral History Project. In the summer of 2004, we brought teens together with seniors at a nursing home and within the community of Rogers Park here in Chicago. Meaningful relationships were developed and teens learned how to complete oral histories themselves. A video documentary came from this experience called Community Building: One Story at a Time. This project was completed in partnership with the Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society.
From 1998-2001, I developed and coordinated The Reminiscence Project. It was an oral history project in the Chicago neighborhood of Andersonville /Edgewater in which 40 senior citizens were interviewed in their homes, local restaurants, hang-outs, senior day programs, nursing homes on the beauty of reminiscing. This endeavor was archived by making a 30-minute video-documentary of the process called "Wise Friend," I was fortunate to have my video camera at Women and Children First Bookstore, when I videotaped legendary oral historian Studs Terkel saying "Ordinary people do extraordinary things." “Wise Friends” opens with Mr.Terkel’s remark. Those words have become my motto. This project was completed in partnership with the Edgewater Historical Society and was shown at their Opening in 2001. This project was also featured in the Chicago Tribune.
As an Expressive Arts Therapist, I have worked with folks from eighteen months to 106 years old for twenty years. I believe I have a knack for putting people at ease. I like to be a witness to people realizing they do have something to say and helping them feel safe to say it. It continues to be an honor and privilege to do this work.
I can be reached at brownstonetherapeutics@gmail.com or (773) 859-1276. Thanks for your time and attention in advance. Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Eve Brownstone, MA. LCPC
Assembling The Allies
For Women with Cancer at Heartwood Center
Assembling The Allies
By Eve Brownstone, MA, LCPC
In every life there are choices. For women with cancer there are still many choices to consider: treatment options, foods, friends when to fight and how to find the strength to keep living. That internal spark that tells us life is good is hard to feel when chemo is kicking your butt.
I will help you assemble a team of internal and external allies to fight cancer. You’ll know you won’t be alone. Through the arts we can find ways to create these allies. It could be a warrior, a wise crone, a medicine woman, a teacher, a good caring parent that comes from within you to help care for you. Also clients are encouraged to create or engage with their support system. Friends and loved ones are important for healing. It takes a village to fight cancer.
Clients also learn to direct anger where it should be directed not at loved ones or at oneself but at the cancer. I facilitated an anger management support group for six years and know anger is a feeling that can move us into positive action.
It is a battle that is fought everyday with love, friendship, courage, allies, purpose, spirit and medicine.
Eve Brownstone MA, LCPC, is an Expressive Arts Therapist with 20 years experience. Eve will be presenting Creating Your Life to members of Gilda’s Club of Chicago in June. Contact Eve at 773.859.1276 or brownstonetherapeutics@gmail.com Check out http://www.brownstonetherapeutics.com/ for more information.
Assembling The Allies
By Eve Brownstone, MA, LCPC
In every life there are choices. For women with cancer there are still many choices to consider: treatment options, foods, friends when to fight and how to find the strength to keep living. That internal spark that tells us life is good is hard to feel when chemo is kicking your butt.
I will help you assemble a team of internal and external allies to fight cancer. You’ll know you won’t be alone. Through the arts we can find ways to create these allies. It could be a warrior, a wise crone, a medicine woman, a teacher, a good caring parent that comes from within you to help care for you. Also clients are encouraged to create or engage with their support system. Friends and loved ones are important for healing. It takes a village to fight cancer.
Clients also learn to direct anger where it should be directed not at loved ones or at oneself but at the cancer. I facilitated an anger management support group for six years and know anger is a feeling that can move us into positive action.
It is a battle that is fought everyday with love, friendship, courage, allies, purpose, spirit and medicine.
Eve Brownstone MA, LCPC, is an Expressive Arts Therapist with 20 years experience. Eve will be presenting Creating Your Life to members of Gilda’s Club of Chicago in June. Contact Eve at 773.859.1276 or brownstonetherapeutics@gmail.com Check out http://www.brownstonetherapeutics.com/ for more information.
Friday, February 26, 2010
On A Journey
On a Journey
By Eve Brownstone
Life is a journey. My life has held lots of bends in the road the last nine years. Nine years ago I left a marriage to embark on a journey into an unknown world. I’ve moved ten times. I’ve met good people and have had interesting times. In Chinese my name is Evo and I’m known as “Chicken” in some parts.
See 30 tips for moving. http://www.brownstonetherapeutics.com/?p=blogs
But I never really found the right place to settle down. It is something inside of me that is still searching for “home”. I moved again yesterday.
I’ve been on my own. Sure I’ve dated. Thought I was in love a few times. I’ve learned a lot about life, about myself. The lessons have been a gift. I definitely haven’t taken the predictable route. I’m not married with children. I love my three gorgeous and brilliant nieces.
I guess I would describe myself as an artist type. I can be moody, but I’m loving and very loyal to my friends and family. You know who you are.
Most of the time my intention is to have an open heart and give people the benefit of the doubt. Sometimes this generosity has led to heartache. Damn you bastards. Sometimes a girl has got to cuss.
I’m also a therapist and seem to attract clients who are also at a crossroads, people who want to move in more positive directions. I like showing my clients that they have the key inside them to all the doors they wish to pass through.
To remind myself that I hold my own key to my heart, I wear a gold key around my neck. Not everyday, but at times when I need a reminder. I need a little reminder today. I want some comfort and a hand to hold. We all need that at times in our lives.
My higher power has a lap for me to rest on today. I need a good cry. Moving isn’t easy even if you have a great mover named Bart. In a way I feel more free. Nothing is really holding me down. I’m free as a bird and open to all the good in the universe. I could move anywhere and do anything. I have the keys.
By Eve Brownstone
Life is a journey. My life has held lots of bends in the road the last nine years. Nine years ago I left a marriage to embark on a journey into an unknown world. I’ve moved ten times. I’ve met good people and have had interesting times. In Chinese my name is Evo and I’m known as “Chicken” in some parts.
See 30 tips for moving. http://www.brownstonetherapeutics.com/?p=blogs
But I never really found the right place to settle down. It is something inside of me that is still searching for “home”. I moved again yesterday.
I’ve been on my own. Sure I’ve dated. Thought I was in love a few times. I’ve learned a lot about life, about myself. The lessons have been a gift. I definitely haven’t taken the predictable route. I’m not married with children. I love my three gorgeous and brilliant nieces.
I guess I would describe myself as an artist type. I can be moody, but I’m loving and very loyal to my friends and family. You know who you are.
Most of the time my intention is to have an open heart and give people the benefit of the doubt. Sometimes this generosity has led to heartache. Damn you bastards. Sometimes a girl has got to cuss.
I’m also a therapist and seem to attract clients who are also at a crossroads, people who want to move in more positive directions. I like showing my clients that they have the key inside them to all the doors they wish to pass through.
To remind myself that I hold my own key to my heart, I wear a gold key around my neck. Not everyday, but at times when I need a reminder. I need a little reminder today. I want some comfort and a hand to hold. We all need that at times in our lives.
My higher power has a lap for me to rest on today. I need a good cry. Moving isn’t easy even if you have a great mover named Bart. In a way I feel more free. Nothing is really holding me down. I’m free as a bird and open to all the good in the universe. I could move anywhere and do anything. I have the keys.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
The Arts In Rogers Park BizArts
The Arts in Rogers Park BizArts
By Eve Brownstone
Recently, a New York Times article described Rogers Park as a “funky” neighborhood. A big reason for that is our thriving arts scene on the Glenwood Avenue Arts District. We have a thriving music scene at Duke’s or The Redline Tape, Morseland, Heartland and soon on The Mayne Stage (formerly Morse Theater). The Jeff awards have recognized our theater companies: Lifeline, The Side Project, BoHo and Theo Ubique. Art galleries abound! All art lovers must visit our exceptional galleries: Greenleaf Art Studio, Rogers Park Art Space and B1E Gallery. Even with the challenging economy, which has forced a couple of galleries to close, there remain great opportunities for local artists.
How can we help make being an artist in Rogers Park more viable?
The Rogers Park Business and Artists Networking Group (RPBizArts) bring together neighbors who want to make a difference in Rogers Park. At our networking events, “Biz Arts” offers business owners, artists and other community members a chance to describe what they are doing, learn what others are up to, and as a result many businesses and artists discover innovative partnership strategies. BizArts continually strives to promote both the business world and the artistic communities. Admittedly, at times it is harder to showcase artists because there are fewer venues where artists can host events.
Our After Hours Biz Arts event on Wednesday, March 31, hosted by Many Peoples Church, 1507 W. Morse Ave, will feature some of our talented visual artists. Up to eight artists from Rogers Park will host, display and talk about their art. BizArts will offer each of the eight artists, who will submit two pieces of their artwork for display, a few minutes to talk about their artwork – their vision, their process, what motivates their work, or whatever else she or he chooses.
This event is free to members and advertisers of the Rogers Park Business Alliance and Rogers Park.com. Otherwise it’s $5 at the door. Call me Eve Brownstone at 773-859-1276 or email me at brownstonetherapeutics@gmail.com, if you want to be one of our eight presenting artists, by March 1.
Though we will not charge the artist, we will expect the eight to arrange for food and beverage to be served for the 25 – 40 people who attend. So, prepare to participate in this cooperative process, and do your share. This process includes set up, furnishing the food/beverage, and clean up.)
Let’s continue to support the “funky” image (as per New York Times) of our creative neighborhood. Join us on Wednesday March 31 to celebrate our artists.
Request to be on our email list at either:
mike@rogerspark.com or
sprice@rogers-park.com or
friend “Rogers Park BizArts” on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=194597544999&ref=ts
Sincerely;
Eve Brownstone
February 10, 2010
By Eve Brownstone
Recently, a New York Times article described Rogers Park as a “funky” neighborhood. A big reason for that is our thriving arts scene on the Glenwood Avenue Arts District. We have a thriving music scene at Duke’s or The Redline Tape, Morseland, Heartland and soon on The Mayne Stage (formerly Morse Theater). The Jeff awards have recognized our theater companies: Lifeline, The Side Project, BoHo and Theo Ubique. Art galleries abound! All art lovers must visit our exceptional galleries: Greenleaf Art Studio, Rogers Park Art Space and B1E Gallery. Even with the challenging economy, which has forced a couple of galleries to close, there remain great opportunities for local artists.
How can we help make being an artist in Rogers Park more viable?
The Rogers Park Business and Artists Networking Group (RPBizArts) bring together neighbors who want to make a difference in Rogers Park. At our networking events, “Biz Arts” offers business owners, artists and other community members a chance to describe what they are doing, learn what others are up to, and as a result many businesses and artists discover innovative partnership strategies. BizArts continually strives to promote both the business world and the artistic communities. Admittedly, at times it is harder to showcase artists because there are fewer venues where artists can host events.
Our After Hours Biz Arts event on Wednesday, March 31, hosted by Many Peoples Church, 1507 W. Morse Ave, will feature some of our talented visual artists. Up to eight artists from Rogers Park will host, display and talk about their art. BizArts will offer each of the eight artists, who will submit two pieces of their artwork for display, a few minutes to talk about their artwork – their vision, their process, what motivates their work, or whatever else she or he chooses.
This event is free to members and advertisers of the Rogers Park Business Alliance and Rogers Park.com. Otherwise it’s $5 at the door. Call me Eve Brownstone at 773-859-1276 or email me at brownstonetherapeutics@gmail.com, if you want to be one of our eight presenting artists, by March 1.
Though we will not charge the artist, we will expect the eight to arrange for food and beverage to be served for the 25 – 40 people who attend. So, prepare to participate in this cooperative process, and do your share. This process includes set up, furnishing the food/beverage, and clean up.)
Let’s continue to support the “funky” image (as per New York Times) of our creative neighborhood. Join us on Wednesday March 31 to celebrate our artists.
Request to be on our email list at either:
mike@rogerspark.com or
sprice@rogers-park.com or
friend “Rogers Park BizArts” on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=194597544999&ref=ts
Sincerely;
Eve Brownstone
February 10, 2010
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