Nature Artists' Guild Autumn Art Exhibit - Morton Arboretum
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Friday, November 8 - Sunday, November 10, 2024,
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Morton Arboretum - Cudahy Room, Administration and Research Center, Lisle, IL
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Laura Smetana will have several watercolor collages (including two from My Love for You Is Like a Garden) on exhibit at the Nature Artists' Guild Autumn Exhibit at the Morton Arboretum. The exhibit is free with admission to the arboretum.
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Story Time & Draw Along
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Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 - 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
DuPage Children's Museum
301 N Washington St, Naperville, IL 60540
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Laura Smetana will read her book My Love for You Is Like a Garden, demonstrate how she makes cut-paper collages, and lead kids through a draw along activity! The story time is included with admission.
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More Details Coming Soon!
Events
Past Events:
August 2 - September 3, 2024
Downers Grove Local Author Fair
Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove, IL
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August 2 - September 3, 2024
Downers Grove Artists' Guild Fall Art Show
Cut-paper Watercolor Collages on display
Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove, IL
July 13 - August 17, 2024
Art a la Cache: Art in Nature Exhibit - Romeoville Art Society
Cut-paper Watercolor Collages on display
Isle a la Cache Museum, Romeoville, IL
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June 26, 2024
Storytime in the Park with Hinsdale Public Library
Local children's author Laura Smetana will read aloud her book My Love for You is Like a Garden. We will also make a craft and enjoy a cookie treat. Sponsored by The Birches.
Burns Field, Hinsdale, IL
March 16, 2024
Tales from the Great Outdoors: A Children's Book Family Event
Discover the story behind My Love for You Is Like a Garden, and enjoy a guided draw-along with the author followed by a book signing at this fun drop-in family event featuring children’s books authors, crafts, and more.
The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL
February 20 - March 30, 2024
Nature's Ambiguities Exhibit - Downers Grove Artists' Guild
Cut-paper watercolor collage on display
Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook, IL
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October 17, 2023
Guest Presenter at Downers Grove Artists' Guild
Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove, IL
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September 23, 2023
Poplar Creek Author Fair
Poplar Creek Public Library District, Streamwood, IL
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September 7, 2023
Memory Care Cafe - Storytime, Book Talk & Draw-Along
Discover the true story behind the children's book Ice Cream with Grandpa: A Loving Story for Kids About Alzheimer's & Dementia, and enjoy a guided draw-along with the author followed by a book signing.
Sunrise at Fountain Square, Lombard, IL
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August 29, 2023
Children's Book Author Fair
Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin, IL
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August 19, 2023
Elmhurst Public Library Local Author Fair
Elmhurst Public Library, Elmhurst, IL
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August 18, 2023
Guest Lecturer - University of South Florida's OLLI Friday Lecture Series
Join Laura Smetana as she discusses her book, Ice Cream with Grandpa: A Loving Story for Kids About Alzheimer’s & Dementia, inspired by her own family’s experience. This book explores dementia, aging and loss from a child’s viewpoint and provides tools so families can maintain meaningful relationships with their loved ones as dementia progresses.
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August 1 - 31, 2023
Beautiful Ambiguities Exhibit - Downers Grove Artists' Guild
Cut-paper Watercolor Collages on display
Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove, IL
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July 1 - 30, 2023
Art a la Cache: Art in Nature Exhibit - Romeoville Art Society
Cut-paper Watercolor Collages on display
Isle a la Cache Museum, Romeoville, IL
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June 25, 2023
American Library Association Annual Conference - Chicago, IL
Book Signing - My Love for You Is Like a Garden
Book Signing - Ice Cream with Grandpa: A Loving Story for Kids About Alzheimer's & Dementia
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March 11, 2023
Book Launch Celebration: My Love for You Is Like a Garden
Storytime, draw-along, scavenger hunt, crafts and book signing!
Frugal Muse Books, Darien, IL
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November 2022
Downers Grove Artists' Guild Exhibit - Collages on display
Woodridge Public Library, Woodridge, IL
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November 30, 2022
Memory Care Cafe & Book Talk
Book Talk “How to Maintain Meaningful Relationships with Loved Ones as Dementia Progresses” & Book Signing for Ice Cream with Grandpa: A Loving Story for Kids About Alzheimer's & Dementia.
Monarch Landing, Naperville, IL
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September 17, 2022
Book Launch Celebration: Ice Cream with Grandpa: A Loving Story for Kids About Alzheimer's & Dementia
Storytime, draw-along, scavenger hunt, card-making for local seniors, ice pops and book signing!
Frugal Muse Books, Darien, IL
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June 24 - 27, 2022
American Library Association Annual Conference - Washington, D.C.
On Display - Ice Cream with Grandpa: A Loving Story for Kids About Alzheimer's & Dementia
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December 4, 2021
Book Launch Celebration: Little Squiggle's Lake Adventure
Storytime, story behind the book, draw-along, scavenger hunt, & book signing!
Frugal Muse Books, Darien, IL
