Emerald Boutique Shows Green Can Be ChicHeather George recently launched Em Bo., short for Emerald Boutique, in the Southport Corridor, a distinct specialty clothing and accessory store offering the latest in green fashion, vintage pieces, and everyday items that emphasize practicality and style while making less of an environmental impact. The store is affectionately named after... continue reading on Chicagoist
Greenhouse Loft: Chicago's Newest Sustainable VenueHosting an event, community gathering, wedding, holiday party, or other celebration? Check out Chicago’s premier sustainable venue, Greenhouse Loft. The new space, opening today, is housed in a Platinum LEED certified building and is part of the Green Exchange, a green business network that connects and promotes eco-friendly businesses. Constructed... continue reading on Chicagoist
Creativity Meets Sustainability at Columbia CollegeFor the second year, the Columbia College Recycling Program hosted an on-campus event yesterday called “Screenprinting a Smaller Carbon Footprint.” This is where the arts meet sustainability: a friendly and relaxed gathering, the event was chock full of innovative ideas on how to reuse or remake everyday materials. For... continue reading on Chicagoist
Call the Dr. Seuss Rhymes with Voice!Seuss actually rhymes with “voice” and not “moose.” And this is one of the fascinating tidbits spectators can learn from the new Dr. Seuss & The Art of Invention exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry. Dr. Seuss is considered an artist, so why is the exhibit showcased at... continue reading on Chicagoist
Where Art Meets GreenElisa Revello/Chicagoist The Art Lab, located in Ravenswood, goes a step beyond the traditional artist’s studio and has expanded into a Chicago community arts hub. The studio, led by a “steering group” of arty and green kinsfolk, hosts a monthly art salon and participates in the Ravenswood Arts First... continue reading on Chicagoist
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