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Panera Fundraiser for SSSA!
Sat, Nov 23
Panera Bread on Randall Road
Nov 23, 2024, 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Panera Bread on Randall Road, 2484 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123, USA
Nov 23, 2024, 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Panera Bread on Randall Road, 2484 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123, USA
Eat a sandwich, support Side Street!
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Gray Matters Podcast Festival
Sat, Nov 23
Side Street Studio Arts - Gallery
Nov 23, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Side Street Studio Arts - Gallery, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Nov 23, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Side Street Studio Arts - Gallery, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
An evening of thoughtful, enlightening, and informative podcasts.
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Creative Community Gathering: Reflecting on the Election
Tue, Nov 26
Side Street Studio Arts - Gallery
Nov 26, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Side Street Studio Arts - Gallery, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Nov 26, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Side Street Studio Arts - Gallery, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Join us at Side Street Studio Arts for a post-election gathering focused on creative reflection and community dialogue.
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SACRED SPIRIT WEEKLY YOGA CLASS
Wed, Nov 27
Side Street Studio Arts - UPSTAIRS
Nov 27, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Side Street Studio Arts - UPSTAIRS, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Nov 27, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Side Street Studio Arts - UPSTAIRS, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Sacred Spirit Bodyworks will be hosting weekly yoga classes every Wednesday at 9am. Good for all levels of practitioners. Half of all earnings will be donated back to Side Street to support free children's art programming.
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Small Business Saturday at Side Street Studio Arts
Sat, Nov 30
Side Street Studio Arts - MADE & Gallery
Nov 30, 2024, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Side Street Studio Arts - MADE & Gallery, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Nov 30, 2024, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Side Street Studio Arts - MADE & Gallery, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Grab some holiday gifts and make an impact in your community by shopping small!
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SOLD OUT! HOLIDAY STAINED GLASS ORNAMENT WORKSHOP
Sat, Nov 30
SIDE STREET LAB
Nov 30, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
SIDE STREET LAB, 11 S Spring St, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Nov 30, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
SIDE STREET LAB, 11 S Spring St, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
This workshop is sold out, BUT you can still register for the next one on DECEMBER 7th!
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SACRED SPIRIT WEEKLY YOGA CLASS
Wed, Dec 04
Side Street Studio Arts - UPSTAIRS
Dec 04, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Side Street Studio Arts - UPSTAIRS, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Dec 04, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Side Street Studio Arts - UPSTAIRS, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Sacred Spirit Bodyworks will be hosting weekly yoga classes every Wednesday at 9am. Good for all levels of practitioners. Half of all earnings will be donated back to Side Street to support free children's art programming.
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Winter “Holiday” Drop-In! (K-5th)
Fri, Dec 06
SIDE STREET THEATER
Dec 06, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
SIDE STREET THEATER, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Dec 06, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
SIDE STREET THEATER, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Need to get some holiday shopping done in Downtown Elgin WITHOUT the kiddos?
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milk teeth: Solo Exhibition by Marisol Cervantes Opening Reception
Fri, Dec 06
Side Street Studio Arts - Gallery
Dec 06, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Side Street Studio Arts - Gallery, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Dec 06, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Side Street Studio Arts - Gallery, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Marisol Cervantes has been selected as SSSA's 2024 BIPOC artist.
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Another HOLIDAY STAINED GLASS ORNAMENT WORKSHOP
Sat, Dec 07
SIDE STREET Backspace
Dec 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
SIDE STREET Backspace, 15 ZIEGLER COURT
Dec 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
SIDE STREET Backspace, 15 ZIEGLER COURT
REGISTER TODAY for our 2ND Holiday Stained Glass Ornament Workshop on Saturday, December 7th from 10am-2pm!
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Abstract Art Workshop w/ Marisol Cervantes
Sat, Dec 07
Side Street Gallery
Dec 07, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Side Street Gallery, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Dec 07, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Side Street Gallery, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Create a fun and dynamic abstract painting by using collage art as inspiration!
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Community Showcase with Poet Laureate, Aron Ryan
Mon, Dec 09
SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS
Dec 09, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Dec 09, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Showcase your poetry, stories, art, music, and more at our MONTHLY community showcase! Led by Aron Ryan, Elgin Poet Laureate.
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Sound Healing with Sacred Spirit Bodyworks
Tue, Dec 10
Side Street Studio Arts - Theater
Dec 10, 2024, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Side Street Studio Arts - Theater, 15 1/2 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Dec 10, 2024, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Side Street Studio Arts - Theater, 15 1/2 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Sound healing is an ancient practice that uses various sound frequencies to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve physical and mental well-being.
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SACRED SPIRIT WEEKLY YOGA CLASS
Wed, Dec 11
Side Street Studio Arts - UPSTAIRS
Dec 11, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Side Street Studio Arts - UPSTAIRS, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Dec 11, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Side Street Studio Arts - UPSTAIRS, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Sacred Spirit Bodyworks will be hosting weekly yoga classes every Wednesday at 9am. Good for all levels of practitioners. Half of all earnings will be donated back to Side Street to support free children's art programming.
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JINGLE BELL JAM '24
Sat, Dec 14
SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS
Dec 14, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Dec 14, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Side Street Studio Arts’ Jingle Bell Jam!
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SACRED SPIRIT WEEKLY YOGA CLASS
Wed, Dec 18
Side Street Studio Arts - UPSTAIRS
Dec 18, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Side Street Studio Arts - UPSTAIRS, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Dec 18, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Side Street Studio Arts - UPSTAIRS, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Sacred Spirit Bodyworks will be hosting weekly yoga classes every Wednesday at 9am. Good for all levels of practitioners. Half of all earnings will be donated back to Side Street to support free children's art programming.
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OPEN MIC
Wed, Dec 18
SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS
Dec 18, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Dec 18, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Everyone gets at least fifteen minutes of fame. We can give you seven. Play music, tell some jokes, dance, do a puppet show - or anything else during your 7 minute performance.
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HOLIDAY ART CLASH
Fri, Dec 20
Theater at Side Street Studio Arts
Dec 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Theater at Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Dec 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Theater at Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Let's celebrate the holidays Art Clash style! Our Holiday Art Clash will be an exciting holiday-themed live painting competition to be held in the Theater at Side Street Studio Arts Friday, December 20 at 7pm.
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ART CLASH 2024

Final Clash is Saturday, June 15th!

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At Side Street Studio Arts NFP, we strive to provide quality programming and ensure the success of our events. To support this mission, we have a no-refund policy for tickets. This policy helps us cover the costs associated with planning and hosting events, which are incurred regardless of attendance.We truly appreciate your understanding and support, as it enables us to continue offering arts opportunities to our community. If you have concerns or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're happy to help in any way we can.

PS - Side Street does not add ticket fees to any ticketed event.

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