December 26-27, 2015 - This Effingham gun show is held at Village Square Mall and hosted by All American Promotions of Illinois. All federal, state and local firearm ordinances and laws must be obeyed. We now allow quality knife dealers at our shows: Randall, Blackjack, EK, Case, Gerber, K-Bar, Benchmade & More! Free activities and giveaways for the kids. Hourly Door Prizes, Gun Raffles and...

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December 27, 2015 - A Chicago Illinois Antique and Flea Market! Wheaton Illinois Antique Flea Market! Antiques, Collectibles, Shabby Chic, Jewelry, Costume Jewelry, Estate items, Coins, Toys, Comics, Records, Furniture, and more!

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This Antioch gun show is held at Antioch VFW and hosted by Lake County Guns Shows of Illinois. All federal, state and local firearm ordinances and laws must be obeyed. We welcome you to our family friendly Lake County Gun & Sportsman Show. Food available. Quality only, no flea market or garage sale items. Admission: General: $7.00, Children 12 & under: Free with paid adult.$2.00 discount...

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Tropical bonsai trees are on display. The bonsai can be viewed from all sides and every angle. The spring months bring tall flowering spikes of forced perennials such as foxglove, larkspur, and lupines, and a brief appearance of the fragrant, purple-boughed wisteria trees. In the summer, the pool is filled with a variety of tropical foliage and flowers. In the fall, the gallery is filled with bask...

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January 1 - June 25, 2016 - Presenting 13 paintings by South American artists from the 17th through 19th century, this focused exhibition introduces visitors to images promoted by several Catholic orders at work in the Spanish Andes—the Dominicans, Franciscans, Mercedarians, and Jesuits—examining the politics of the distinct iconographies each group developed as they vied for devotees and dom...

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January 1-May 8, 2016 - After a historic meeting in Florence last fall with His Holiness Pope Francis at the iconic Baptistery of Saint John, Marc Chagall’s White Crucifixion returns home to the Art Institute galleries this spring. One of the museum’s most significant works of modern art—and the Pope’s favorite painting—White Crucifixion has become a universally potent symbol of sacrifi...

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January 1 - May 10, 2016 - This exhibition—presented only at the Art Institute of Chicago—brings together all three versions of The Bedroom for the first time in North America, offering a pioneering and in-depth study of their making and meaning to Van Gogh in his relentless quest for home. This exhibition is the first to truly delve into the fascinating history of these three paintin...

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January 2-3, 2016 - This Marion gun show is held at The Pavilion - IL and hosted by ECA Hunting and Trade Shows of Illinois. All federal, state and local firearm ordinances and laws must be obeyed. There will be an opportunity to BUY - SELL - TRADE and a lot of Guns, Knives, Ammo and Scopes! This is the largest Hunting and Trade Show of Illinois so don't miss it!! Sunday 9:00am – 4:00p...

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January 3, 2016 - This Wheaton gun show is held at DuPage County Fairgrounds and hosted by Pioneer Valley Sportsman's Association of Illinois. All federal, state and local firearm ordinances and laws must be obeyed. Enjoy one of the largest local sporting good shows in Illinois. Shows are held monthly October through April. Over 100 vendors and 200 tables offering gear and supplies for Huntin...

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Mark A. Dierker is an award-winning, nationally recognized photographer having shown in juried exhibitions and galleries stretching across the U.S. from Pennsylvania to California. Dierker loves exploring light and how it is interpreted by a camera. He gets much of his inspiration from his frequent travels. His favorite subjects are landscape, portraiture, musical performances, and Americana. Ope...

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