FX Excursions

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Tag: public art
Mar 5, 2023

Leaning Towers of Niles?

On a recent drive through Niles, Illinois, I saw a beautiful sculpture I somehow previously never noticed, a colorful mini-replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. If there was one, there had to be more, and my search was on.

Lech Walesa on Tour: A Conversation with a Man Who Changed the World

Some events change a nation. Some change the world.

Jun 24, 2022

Elephant Parade

A herd of baby elephants are taking over Resorts World Las Vegas. On Memorial Day weekend, 26 life-size baby elephant statues appeared at the newest resort on the Strip.

May 31, 2022

Benches on the Avenue 2022

Knowing my interest in public art, my sister always lets me know when her Village of Tinley Park debuts Benches on the Avenue. In its 19th year, the popular public art program turns functional street benches into colorful, creative attractions. Located in downtown Tinley Park, the 20 benches will remain through October.

Three New Routes from TAP Air Portugal as Airline Celebrates 80 Years

TAP Air Portugal offers three new routes to Portugal:  from Boston (BOS) to Porto (OPO), Los Angeles (LAX) to Lisbon (LIS) and San Francisco (SFO) to Terceira (TER) in the Azores.

Jun 9, 2021

The Album Cover Tour on Benches on the Avenue

Every year I look forward to my sister telling me the benches are back in Tinley Park, Illinois. Not ordinary benches, Benches on the Avenue” is a popular public art program turning functional street benches into colorful, creative attractions. Located in downtown Tinley Park, the 20 benches will remain through October.