Saturday, Nov. 16
Family Day: Mini Murals. From 1-4 p.m., presented by the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., in celebration of Rafael Blanco’s works as a public artist, families are invited to fabricate a mural with various media on their own mini paper “wall.” Participants can adapt large-scale techniques to a smaller scale. For more information, visit: https://elmhurstartmuseum.org
Sunday, Nov. 17
“No One Ever Sees Indians: Native Americans in Media.” (Lecture). From 2-3 p.m. presented by the Elmhurst History Museum, Northern Arapaho filmmaker, artist, writer, and media educator, Ernest M. Whiteman III, presents this engaging lecture discussing the many representations of Native Americans in media throughout history and how this has informed audience perceptions of Native people and issues. Note: due to construction at the museum, the event will be held at Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York. Admission is free. For more information, call 630-833-1457 or email: [email protected]
Wednesday, Nov. 20
An evening with local Elmhurst author. From 7-8 p.m. at Elmhurst University, join us for an evening with local author Shelby van Pelt, author of “Remarkably Bright Creatures.” This debut novel became an instant New York Times bestseller and was chosen as a pick for The Today Show’s Read with Jenna book club. Van Pelt discusses her writing process, characters, loss, hope, and the giant Pacific octopus. Presented with Elmhurst University and the Friends of the Elmhurst Public Library. Live in-person and virtually on Zoom. Book signing to follow. The event is free, but registration is required. For more information, call 630-279-8693 or email: [email protected]
Friday, Nov. 28
Holiday flower show at the Wilder Park Conservatory. Starting Nov. 28 and running through Jan. 12, step into the holidays during Wilder Park Conservatory’s Holiday Flower Show. The conservatory is located at 225 S. Prospect Ave. Free. Hours are 8 a.m.-6 p.m. through December and 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. beginning in January. For more information, call 630-993-8900.
Elmhurst History Museum
Info: elmhursthistory.org.
Elmhurst Art Museum
Info: 630-834-0202 or visit elmhurstartmuseum.org.
