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An exhibit titled Mostly Monochrome; Paintings by Danell Dvorak consists of paintings by local artist Danell Dvorak and will be on display at Bloomington Public Library through December 31, 2021.<br/><br/>A painter, ceramicist, and teaching artist, Dvorak considers herself a long-time, and devoted patron of Bloomington Public Library, and she is proud to share that her works reside in the collections of authors Andrei Codrescu and Carol DeChellis Hill.<br/><br/>Dvorak said that she chose mostly monochromatic paintings for this exhibit to reference her love of books. “These paintings were selected to echo the contrast of black text on white pages, the nuances of language and tone, and the imagery conjured by reading,” Dvorak said. She added that her artwork has always been fueled by reading, and it’s her opinion that libraries are as important as museums and galleries.<br/><br/>Scheduled to open in April 2020 at the Jan Brandy Gallery in Bloomington, Dvorak’s most recent exhibit The Big Top | Danell Dvorak, Jan Brandt, and Invited Artists transitioned to an online offering due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That online exhibit can be viewed at janbrandtgallery.com/past<br/><br/>As a Roster Artist for the Illinois Arts Council Agency since 2002, Dvorak has led workshops, artist residencies, and public art projects in rural and urban communities throughout the state. She has also served as the Joe McCauley Gallery Coordinator at Heartland Community College, 2011-2021, and Education Coordinator at the McLean County Arts Center, 1997-2003. She holds degrees in painting from Illinois State University, MS, 1990, and Illinois Wesleyan University, BFA, 1988.

"Come out to the Haunted Trail and get spooked! The haunting will take place on Constitution Trail between Vernon Avenue and the Connie Link Amphitheatre. The fee is $3 per person. During the Not So Scary Weekend, each person who brings a canned food item to donate will receive free admission. FREE PARKING is available at Normal Parks and Recreation, 100 E. Phoenix Avenue, and Chiddix Junior High. SHUTTLES will be available at the end of the trail to return you to your vehicle. Please note the event is limited to the first 1,600 people per night. The Trail will close as soon as the maximum has been reached. "

An exhibit titled Mostly Monochrome; Paintings by Danell Dvorak consists of paintings by local artist Danell Dvorak and will be on display at Bloomington Public Library through December 31, 2021.<br/><br/>A painter, ceramicist, and teaching artist, Dvorak considers herself a long-time, and devoted patron of Bloomington Public Library, and she is proud to share that her works reside in the collections of authors Andrei Codrescu and Carol DeChellis Hill.<br/><br/>Dvorak said that she chose mostly monochromatic paintings for this exhibit to reference her love of books. “These paintings were selected to echo the contrast of black text on white pages, the nuances of language and tone, and the imagery conjured by reading,” Dvorak said. She added that her artwork has always been fueled by reading, and it’s her opinion that libraries are as important as museums and galleries.<br/><br/>Scheduled to open in April 2020 at the Jan Brandy Gallery in Bloomington, Dvorak’s most recent exhibit The Big Top | Danell Dvorak, Jan Brandt, and Invited Artists transitioned to an online offering due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That online exhibit can be viewed at janbrandtgallery.com/past<br/><br/>As a Roster Artist for the Illinois Arts Council Agency since 2002, Dvorak has led workshops, artist residencies, and public art projects in rural and urban communities throughout the state. She has also served as the Joe McCauley Gallery Coordinator at Heartland Community College, 2011-2021, and Education Coordinator at the McLean County Arts Center, 1997-2003. She holds degrees in painting from Illinois State University, MS, 1990, and Illinois Wesleyan University, BFA, 1988.

Place: Community Room, Bloomington Public Library<br/><br/>OPEN TO THE PUBLIC<br/><br/>Do you have a Revolutionary War Ancestor? Come join us for the free workshop <br/><br/>*Not affiliated or endorsed by Bloomington Public Library <br/>* The Library requires masks be worn and cover the mouth and nose <br/><br/>* For More Information Email us at LGS.LineageResearch@gmail.com

Come out to the Haunted Trail and get spooked! The haunting will take place on Constitution Trail between Vernon Avenue and the Connie Link Amphitheatre. The fee is $3 per person. During the Not So Scary Weekend, each person who brings a canned food item to donate will receive free admission. FREE PARKING is available at Normal Parks and Recreation, 100 E. Phoenix Avenue, and Chiddix Junior High. SHUTTLES will be available at the end of the trail to return you to your vehicle. Please note the event is limited to the first 1,600 people per night. The Trail will close as soon as the maximum has been reached.

An exhibit titled Mostly Monochrome; Paintings by Danell Dvorak consists of paintings by local artist Danell Dvorak and will be on display at Bloomington Public Library through December 31, 2021.<br/><br/>A painter, ceramicist, and teaching artist, Dvorak considers herself a long-time, and devoted patron of Bloomington Public Library, and she is proud to share that her works reside in the collections of authors Andrei Codrescu and Carol DeChellis Hill.<br/><br/>Dvorak said that she chose mostly monochromatic paintings for this exhibit to reference her love of books. “These paintings were selected to echo the contrast of black text on white pages, the nuances of language and tone, and the imagery conjured by reading,” Dvorak said. She added that her artwork has always been fueled by reading, and it’s her opinion that libraries are as important as museums and galleries.<br/><br/>Scheduled to open in April 2020 at the Jan Brandy Gallery in Bloomington, Dvorak’s most recent exhibit The Big Top | Danell Dvorak, Jan Brandt, and Invited Artists transitioned to an online offering due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That online exhibit can be viewed at janbrandtgallery.com/past<br/><br/>As a Roster Artist for the Illinois Arts Council Agency since 2002, Dvorak has led workshops, artist residencies, and public art projects in rural and urban communities throughout the state. She has also served as the Joe McCauley Gallery Coordinator at Heartland Community College, 2011-2021, and Education Coordinator at the McLean County Arts Center, 1997-2003. She holds degrees in painting from Illinois State University, MS, 1990, and Illinois Wesleyan University, BFA, 1988.

An exhibit titled Mostly Monochrome; Paintings by Danell Dvorak consists of paintings by local artist Danell Dvorak and will be on display at Bloomington Public Library through December 31, 2021.<br/><br/>A painter, ceramicist, and teaching artist, Dvorak considers herself a long-time, and devoted patron of Bloomington Public Library, and she is proud to share that her works reside in the collections of authors Andrei Codrescu and Carol DeChellis Hill.<br/><br/>Dvorak said that she chose mostly monochromatic paintings for this exhibit to reference her love of books. “These paintings were selected to echo the contrast of black text on white pages, the nuances of language and tone, and the imagery conjured by reading,” Dvorak said. She added that her artwork has always been fueled by reading, and it’s her opinion that libraries are as important as museums and galleries.<br/><br/>Scheduled to open in April 2020 at the Jan Brandy Gallery in Bloomington, Dvorak’s most recent exhibit The Big Top | Danell Dvorak, Jan Brandt, and Invited Artists transitioned to an online offering due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That online exhibit can be viewed at janbrandtgallery.com/past<br/><br/>As a Roster Artist for the Illinois Arts Council Agency since 2002, Dvorak has led workshops, artist residencies, and public art projects in rural and urban communities throughout the state. She has also served as the Joe McCauley Gallery Coordinator at Heartland Community College, 2011-2021, and Education Coordinator at the McLean County Arts Center, 1997-2003. She holds degrees in painting from Illinois State University, MS, 1990, and Illinois Wesleyan University, BFA, 1988.

The historic Ewing Manor will be open for public tours from 4 to 6 p.m. Mondays June through October. The last tour will start at 5:15 p.m. with the exception of Labor Day. The manor is located at 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington.<br/><br/>Mask are required to tour the manor, no more than five individuals can tour the manor at a time. A tour will start approximately every 15 minutes.

An exhibit titled Mostly Monochrome; Paintings by Danell Dvorak consists of paintings by local artist Danell Dvorak and will be on display at Bloomington Public Library through December 31, 2021.<br/><br/>A painter, ceramicist, and teaching artist, Dvorak considers herself a long-time, and devoted patron of Bloomington Public Library, and she is proud to share that her works reside in the collections of authors Andrei Codrescu and Carol DeChellis Hill.<br/><br/>Dvorak said that she chose mostly monochromatic paintings for this exhibit to reference her love of books. “These paintings were selected to echo the contrast of black text on white pages, the nuances of language and tone, and the imagery conjured by reading,” Dvorak said. She added that her artwork has always been fueled by reading, and it’s her opinion that libraries are as important as museums and galleries.<br/><br/>Scheduled to open in April 2020 at the Jan Brandy Gallery in Bloomington, Dvorak’s most recent exhibit The Big Top | Danell Dvorak, Jan Brandt, and Invited Artists transitioned to an online offering due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That online exhibit can be viewed at janbrandtgallery.com/past<br/><br/>As a Roster Artist for the Illinois Arts Council Agency since 2002, Dvorak has led workshops, artist residencies, and public art projects in rural and urban communities throughout the state. She has also served as the Joe McCauley Gallery Coordinator at Heartland Community College, 2011-2021, and Education Coordinator at the McLean County Arts Center, 1997-2003. She holds degrees in painting from Illinois State University, MS, 1990, and Illinois Wesleyan University, BFA, 1988.

An exhibit titled Mostly Monochrome; Paintings by Danell Dvorak consists of paintings by local artist Danell Dvorak and will be on display at Bloomington Public Library through December 31, 2021.<br/><br/>A painter, ceramicist, and teaching artist, Dvorak considers herself a long-time, and devoted patron of Bloomington Public Library, and she is proud to share that her works reside in the collections of authors Andrei Codrescu and Carol DeChellis Hill.<br/><br/>Dvorak said that she chose mostly monochromatic paintings for this exhibit to reference her love of books. “These paintings were selected to echo the contrast of black text on white pages, the nuances of language and tone, and the imagery conjured by reading,” Dvorak said. She added that her artwork has always been fueled by reading, and it’s her opinion that libraries are as important as museums and galleries.<br/><br/>Scheduled to open in April 2020 at the Jan Brandy Gallery in Bloomington, Dvorak’s most recent exhibit The Big Top | Danell Dvorak, Jan Brandt, and Invited Artists transitioned to an online offering due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That online exhibit can be viewed at janbrandtgallery.com/past<br/><br/>As a Roster Artist for the Illinois Arts Council Agency since 2002, Dvorak has led workshops, artist residencies, and public art projects in rural and urban communities throughout the state. She has also served as the Joe McCauley Gallery Coordinator at Heartland Community College, 2011-2021, and Education Coordinator at the McLean County Arts Center, 1997-2003. She holds degrees in painting from Illinois State University, MS, 1990, and Illinois Wesleyan University, BFA, 1988.