Tag: public art
Benches on the Avenue 2025
Around this time every year, I always get excited when my sister texts me, “The benches are back.” That means a new season of Tinley Park’s Benches on the Avenue, an annual public art program. Knowing I enjoy public art, Jean always informs me when the benches appear on the main strip in downtown Tinley Park, the southwest suburb of Chicago where she lives.
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Explora Journeys: A New Chapter In Luxury Ocean Travel
Sail Unique Explora Journeys continues to shape a new rhythm for luxury ocean travel, one guided by space, intention and a profound connection to the sea. Designed as a European luxury lifestyle experience, each journey feels less like a traditional cruise and more like time spent aboard a refined floating resort or superyacht whose home is the ocean.
Benches on the Avenue 2024
“The benches are back,” read the text from my sister, Jean. She was referring to Tinley Park's Benches on the Avenue, an annual public art program.
Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross
Comic book writer and artist Alex Ross has brought superheroes to life for the last 30 years. With the recent trend of superhero movies, Ross's work is more popular than ever. The longtime Chicago-area resident is the subject of Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross, an exhibition at Elmhurst Art Museum.
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From Bethpage to Adare: Following the Ryder Cup to Ireland
In September 2025, the eyes of the golf world will turn to New York, where Bethpage Black hosts the Ryder Cup. The drama, rivalry and passion of this iconic event will once again capture global attention. But, for golf fans, the story doesn’t end there. In 2027, the Ryder Cup will cross the Atlantic, arriving at one of Europe’s most celebrated courses: Adare Manor in County Limerick, Ireland.
Beautifying Chicago Inside and Out
Artist Ali Cantarella is doing her part to make the Chicago area more beautiful. Through her colorful, whimsical illustrations on business fronts, in-store murals, city utility boxes and more, Cantarella makes the typically dull canvas into something much more aesthetically pleasing.