so it's come down to the day before the last show at mini dutch. I cannot even begin to describe what I'm feeling now. I'm so unbelievably sad about closing the space, but hopeful that this is a step closer to owning a space outside of my living space. 

The show looks great (so far). It makes me proud that we have collected so much work from chicago based artists (and one canadian that we meet at threewalls). This town in bustling with great artists, and I get to leave holding on to some special pieces.

Come by tomorrow and celebrate with us- come see all of this work that will be taken out of chicago (and hopefully shown in los angeles). If you haven't seen the gallery- this is your last chance. If you have seen the gallery- come and see it once last time. And, I will be leaving town the end of august: there really isn't much time to see me- so come and say goodbye to me too.

Thank you for all of your support.

-lucia

So, it's time for the Hyde Park Art Center's Artist Run Chicago bike tour!

Here's the map.

Print it out and follow it- the day will end at mini dutch with a bbq. I will have some food here to grill (veggie kabobs, corn -spicy and non spicy- brauts, chicken wings and fruit salad) for a $3 donation, but feel free to bring food to grill and drinks to consume. There is a grocery store near by. Look at this map for some hints! NOTE: do NOT lock your bike to our neighbors fence. They have complained and have threatened to call the police to have it cut off. Instead, lock it to our fence, to our stairwell railing, we will have a bike rack inbetween the buildings; bring them into the back yard, find a pole, go across the strees, etc.

View mini dutch bbq in a larger map

After you're nice and full, head over to FLAT (an apartment gallery) and attend their opening!

Also-- this sunday there is a Walk-In Pantry event from 1-4pm

Jennifer Breckner is presenting some cheap eats, menu including:

Menu includes:
Tuscan kale chips
Cucumber Onion Salad
White beans with tomato ragu
Garlic broth with lavender
Brownies with flambéed bananas
Bread
*vegetarian menu with some vegan items

$3 suggested donation
BYOB

 There is also a clothing swap being held at the same time- bring your unwanted clothes and leave with stuff you want. All extra clothing will be donated.

mini fair

Opening Saturday, May 10th from 7-10pm

And the next day...

The opening of Artist Run Chicago at the Hyde Park Art Center

Sunday, May 11th from 3-5pm

mini dutch has a project called My Turn!

The last installment of Dusty Bunnyfield vs. Molotovia Cottontail is this Saturday, April 18th from 7-10pm. It's a large group show of people who are artists and run domestic/alternative spaces.

An article has been written about the show in this week's copy of Newcity.

If you can't make it on Saturday night, join us on Sunday for the second Walk-In Pantry event from 12pm-3pm

Loo Bain is presenting Cooking on the Cheap: Anything but Ramen.

Menu includes
Spinach, mushroom and gouda quiche
Ham, onion and cheddar quiche
A veggie side
Either an apple or berry crumble with home whipped cream.

Come and enjoy a meal with us and talk about food and the economy.
$3 donation
byob

Just a note to mini dutch visitors with bikes.... our neighbors have complained about having bikes locked to their fence and have threatened to call the police. We have a wooded bike rack on the side of the apartment that you can lock your bikes to, the fence along the stairwell is fair game, the posts on our fence are fine, there's a bike rack across the street and to the east in front of a corner store,  and of course any sinage that you can find.

I should be posting images here also...

This is the second reception for the show Dusty Bunnyfield vs. Molotovia Cottontail. Come and see how the show has changed.

Come and join us at mini dutch from 7-10pm for a solo show of EC Brown's work!