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H. RFQ for Bike Rack

Admin Jamie — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:48:16 +0000

The Geneva Cultural Arts Commission is putting out a call to Artists and Designers for the Sculptural Bicycle Rack Public Art Program.

To view the Design Specs, click here.

I. Sponsor, Fox Valley eValues Deals

Admin Jamie — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 20:12:32 +0000

The Cultural Arts Commission would like to thank Fox Valley eValues Deals for their continued support of the arts in Geneva.

B. Greater Geneva Art Guild

Admin Jamie — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:02:19 +0000

The Greater Geneva Art Guild is dedicated to promoting the visual arts through area exposure, networking, education, inspiration and interaction with other artists. For more information about the GGAG, visit www.genevaartguild.com.

A. Cultural Arts Commission Mission

Admin Jamie — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:50:15 +0000

The Geneva Cultural Arts Commission is a committee of Geneva residents and business owners who seek to create diverse cultural art experiences that engage the community. View the 2012/2013 Geneva Cultural Arts Commission Annual Report.

J. Study Results for CAC Feasibilty Study

Admin Ellen — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:01:49 +0000

As planned for in the City’s 2017 Strategic Plan, the Geneva Cultural Arts Commission facilitated a feasibility study for a Cultural Arts facility in Geneva. Results of the study are found here.

E. Steeple Walk

Admin Jamie — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:48:55 +0000

As part of the always popular weekend in Geneva that begins each year’s Christmas Season, the Steeple Walk returned Sunday afternoon December 9, from 2 to 4:30. This was the fourth year sponsored by the Geneva Cultural Arts Commission, and it featured a variety of seasonal music concerts at four Geneva churches, all within easy walking distance.

The well-known Geneva High School Viking Ensemble Jazz Choir, led by Roxane Curtis, will perform at the United Methodist Church at Second and Hamilton Streets.

The accomplished Hanson String Quartet, from the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra, will appear at the Lutheran Church on South Third Street.

Singing at the Unitarian Universalist Society on Second Street will be the women’s chorus from DeKalb, Bread and Roses.

Opposite on Second Street, the First Church of Christ Scientist will host the internationally celebrated Pastiche Steel Ensemble. It is comprised of three talented performers on the steel pan, graduates of Northern Illinois University’s world-renowned program.

Two audience groups attend 20-minute concerts played simultaneously at the Methodist and Lutheran churches, and change places. They then move to the last performances in the Unitarian and Christian Science churches opposite each other on Second Street Guides lead each group.

Tickets cost $12 and are available at the four churches, at the Geneva History Center, Circa and through PayPal.

The Steeple Walk Committee is comprised of Gail Tattersfield, Kris Lind, Linda Kopec, Amy Steenson, Kent Gallagher, Jeanne Neltnor, and Linda Valentine.

F. Dancing with the Geneva Stars

Admin Jamie — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:17:44 +0000

Dancing with the Geneva Stars was held on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Eaglebrook Country Club. The annual fundraiser for the Geneva Cultural Arts Commission and the Geneva Academic Foundation raised $18,500. Dorothy Flanagan and Sam Hill took home the 1st place trophy.

Visit the Dancing With the Geneva Stars webpage for more information.

G. Geneva Film Festival

Admin Jamie — Fri, 07 May 2010 21:45:42 +0000

The Geneva Film Festival will be held March 28-30, 2013 at State Street Dance Studio. For details visit genevafilmfestival.org.

C. Shakespeare in the Park

Admin Jamie — Fri, 07 May 2010 15:48:26 +0000

The 2013 performance of Shakespeare in the Park will be held Saturday, July 20, 2013 in Island Park.

D. RiverPark Summer Series

Admin Jamie — Fri, 07 May 2010 15:41:25 +0000

The 2013 RiverPark Summer Series hosts outdoor concerts on select Sundays in July.
The “Summer Series” is sponsored by Geneva Cultural Arts Commission. All concerts are free of charge, begin at 7 p.m. and take place at the Amphitheater at the RiverPark of Geneva, Peyton Street and N. River Lane. Bring folding chairs, pads or a picnic blanket for comfort. riverparkofgeneva.com

Sunday, July 14 – The Geneva Jazz Ensemble
Sunday, July 21 – The Prairie Brass Band
Sunday, July 28 – the “Need to Be Seen,” live radio theatre troupe

And don’t miss GO Day at the Park on Saturday, June 8 from 1-4 p.m. in celebration of national Get Outdoors Day.