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On December 5th Downtown Oak Park will be transformed into a multi-cultural holiday festival for the entire family. Shop and dine from place to place and explore wonderful store fronts that highlight an array of holiday greetings and traditions. Inside select businesses you’ll be delighted by live performances from fabulous entertainers from around the globe.
Click Here to view photos of last year's event
Warming Tent, 10:00–5:00pm
Located in the Marion St parking lot on Marion St. you can purchase your commemorative WinterFest Cookie Tin for $5 (while supplies last) and warm up with free coffee and hot chocolate.
St. Nicholas, 1:00–4:00pm
This authentic Old St. Nicholas will be roaming the streets of Downtown Oak Park visiting with children and shoppers alike.
International Cookie Walk, 11:00-4:00pm
Receive gourmet cookies and candy from over 40+ participating businesses with a purchase of a commemorative WinterFest Cookie Tin for $5 (while supplies last).
Canterbury Carolers, 12:00–2:00pm
A seven-person Victorian ensemble will be out on the streets singing pre 1870 Holiday carols in authentic costume.
Ice Sculpture Demo, 12:00–2:00pm
Robert Childers Award winning in the World Ice Art Championship will be out carving a sculpture out of a block of ice.
Holiday Market at the 19th Century Club, 10:00–5:00pm
19th Century Clubwill offer a unique holiday shopping experience and feature over 40 artisan and gourmet vendors of "one of a kind" gifts such as jewelry, art, home accessories and more! Enjoy live entertainment, shop for holiday gifts, and enter to win 1 of 6 "Celebration Tables" at the Market. A Preview Brunch on Friday morning from 9:30–11 am will offer an opportunity to shop before the Market opens to the public
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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Storyteller Velma Gladney, 11:30–12:30pm
Marion Street Gallery – 115 N Marion
Velma uses her storytelling gifts to help young people develop strong imagaination, self-esteem, character and an appreciation for the written work. Her strong alto voice fuses mind, body and soul to deliver powerful stories to audiences of all ages.
—www.storytelling.org/gladney
Windy City Wizard, 12:00–1:00pm
At Holiday Camera – 1047 Lake St.
Award winning entertainer Emmett Miller has performed from London to Tokyo. Street magic is his specialty, but is also well versed in close-up magic, mentalism and con-game demonstrations. His exciting magical performance will thrill audiences of all ages.
—www.home.comcast.net/~windycitywizard/biography.htm
Nelson and Paola Sosa, 1:00–2:00pm
At Lido’s Caffe – 122 N. Marion
Through his guitar and percussion instruments, Nelson captivatingly leads his audience on a passage through the sounds and rhythms of Latin America. In between of songs the show is packed with examples of the music and rhythms of Latin America. Students participate by playing basic rhythms on percussion instruments, clapping, dancing, and repeating the terminology and names of the Latin American.
—www.growingtogetherinc.org
About Faces, 1:30–2:00pm
Brueggers Bagels – 1118 Lake St.
Pricilla Bell – Creative face art painting
Franceska’s Marionettes, 2:00–3:00pm
At Border’s Books – 1144 Lake St.
This well know touring Puppet Theater complete with a stage and scenery uses Marionettes, hand and rod puppets. Shows are a magical mix of music, dance recognizable melodies and the right amount of fun with an educational twist.
Avenue Kids, 3:00–4:00pm
At the Visitor’s Center – 1010 Lake St.
A children’s string ensemble directed by Tracy Brade of Oak Park. The Nutcracker and other classic Holiday songs will be performed.
—www.avenuekids.org
Carol Weston Musical, 3:30–4:30pm
At Barbara's Bookstore – 1100 Lake St.
Carol interacts with children using puppets, musical instruments, singing, dance and much more. A show not to be missed.
David Lyon, 3:30–5:00pm
UPS Store – 159 N. Marion
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MUSIC ENSEMBLES
Slavic folk musician – Mazurka Wojciechowska, 11:00–12:00pm
At Scratch ‘N Sniff – 120 N. Marion
—www.eurofolktunes.com
Brazilian duo – Flute and guitar, 11:30–12:30pm
At The Book Table – 1045 Lake St.
—www.atouchofclassensembles.com
Irish duo – Delaney Dublineers, 12:00–1:00pm
At Cosi – 1101 Lake St.
Harpist – Sarah Thompson, 12:00–1:00pm
At Carriage Flowers – 124 N. Marion
—www.withallmyharp.com
Scottish Fiddler/dancer – Carol Cook & Highland dancer, 12:30–1:30pm
At The Competitive Foot – 102 N. Marion
European ensemble – Steve Gibons, 1:30 –2:30pm
At Bottega M – 106 N. Marion
—www.stevegibbonsmusic.com
Belly Dancing – Karen Hersh, 1:30–2:30pm
At Khyber Pass – 1031 Lake St.
—www.piperdance.com
Scandinavian Fiddlers – Herring Three, 2:00–3:00pm
At A Matter of Style – 114 N. Marion
Flamenco guitar and dancer – Mehran/Maya, 2:30–3:30pm
At Prairie Bread – 103 N. Marion
Arabic music – Bulbul ensemble, 3:00–5:00pm
At Oak Park Antiques – 125 N. Marion
—www.bulbulensemble.com
Australian music – Chicago Didjeridu chorus, 4:00–5:00pm
At TAKARA – 123 N. Marion
—www.home.earthlink.net/~tporcelli/ |
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