JPG Magazine

If you are a photographer and do not already have an account with JPG Magazine you need to ASAP!

-It is free
-A lot more people comment and critique then on Flickr
-More contests
-I think there is a more professional feel than Flickr

All around great site!!! Check it out!

Chicago Art Show

Art shows are a great way to get great gifts for the holidays and/or get great ideas for gifts to make yourself. Here is one art show that is being held in Chicago:

When: December 12 & 13
Where: Chicago
Bucktown Holiday Art Show
Holstein Park Fieldhouse
2200 N. Oakley
100 Exhibitors

Information on this site and others can be found at Art Fair Calender. com

Use Your Skills to Make Homemade Gifts This Holiday Season

As you might have realized, this holiday season, money is tight. That is why making your own Holiday gifts to give to family and friends is a great idea. For example, last year I took pictures around the downtown area where my family is from and made a collage of them, printed them out and framed them. The family loved it. One, it is less expensive and two, it is a one of a kind. Here are some sites that I have found that has some great ideas....you can copy these ideas or expand on them! Take a look:

Site: Thrifty Fun
Examples: Creative refrigerator magnets, Food baskets, Heating Pads

Site:About: 100 Home-Made Gift Ideas
Examples: Fleece tied blankets, Calenders, Earnings, Bags

Site: Learning Center: Learn to Knit and Croche
Examples: Hats, scarves, gloves, blankets

Upcoming Dance Shows

Many times people forget that dancers are artists too that other artists can be inspired by. Thus, here are some upcoming dance performances around the Chicagoland area this month! Check them out!

1.
What: ARTS 449S(Special Topics in Studio Art: Performance)
When: Tomorrow Night! (Friday Dec. 4th, 2009)
Time: 2 shows, one at 7pm and one at midnight, roughly an hour long.
Where: Armory Free Theater (east entrance to the Armory Building, Room 160, Champaign
Tid-Bit: IT'S FREE!

2.
What: Dance Chicago 15th Anniversary
When: Dec. 12, 2009
Time: 8 pm
Where: Music Institude of Chicago
Tid-bit: $25 single, $20 senior and students.

Dance Chicago ends its 15th anniversary with a Holiday Showcase, featuring Chicago’s best choreographers, dancers, international guest artists, and MIC faculty. Artistic Director John Schmitz has created an emotionally charged performance with great music and non-stop action— tailored specifically for Nichols Concert Hall. The Grand Finale features the best of ballet, tap, jazz, urban and contemporary. Featuring great music and non-stop action, this is the season’s grand send-off. THE HOLIDAY DANCE FEAST!