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  Events on Sunday, November 04, 2012, ISM Home   

Native American Foodways
ISM Dickson Mounds Museum
Sunday, November 04, 2012, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Dickson Mounds Museum presents Native American Foodways on Sunday, November 4, 2012 from 1:00-4:00 p.m.  This free event will illustrate how ancient Native Americans acquired, processed, and stored their food with an emphasis on the technology used to do so.  Whether food was gathered, hunted, or cultivated, ancient Native Americans used innovative means to accomplish these tasks.  Visitors will enjoy a variety food demonstrations throughout the afternoon and they will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities. 
 
The event will be held outdoors weather permitting.  Please dress appropriately.  In case of inclement weather, activities will be moved indoors.  Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Find out more ...


Illinois Artisans Program: Forge Work
Illinois Artisans, Chicago
Thursday, November 01, 2012 - Friday, November 30, 2012, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM


Roberta Elliott, Cobden, IL
Will be featured this November at Illinois Artisans, Chicago 
100 W. Find out more ...


Fall Open House
ISM Lockport Gallery
Sunday, November 04, 2012, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Come view the new exhibition and take part in a gallery Walk and Talk at 2:00 pm. Find out more ...


SOFA Partner Pavilion
Illinois Artisans, Chicago
Friday, November 02, 2012 - Sunday, November 04, 2012, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

The Art Fair Company presents the 19th annual SOFA CHICAGO 2012 at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall (600 E. Find out more ...


Please note that event dates are subject to change.
To confirm dates, please call the appropriate site.