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"(Not So) New Shoes” made of computer parts and other found materials, photo courtesy of 360SEE

Find out more about the creative Earth Day events we mention on the air.
 
"(Not So) New Shoes,” sculptures by Gabriel Dishaw
Friday, April 23 to Wednesday, May 31
Artist Reception Friday, May 23 7-10pm 
360SEE gallery
1924 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60647 

Browse the exhibit of sculptural shoes made from recycled materials, donate your spare electronics for creative re-use, buy custom-made shoes to support the Earth Day Network. 

Earth Day Benefit: Earth, Wine and Fire
Friday, April 23, 5:00-11:00 PM
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Drive Chicago, IL 60614

Earth, Wine and Fire is a charity event to benefit the environment. Proceeds go to The Center for Neighborhood Technology and The Peggy Notebaert Museum. The event kicks off with a screening and Discussion of No Impact Man. The museum is open for browsing. Music begins with classical jazz and will progress with a salsa performance and DJ later in the evening. This is a family-friendly event, with Earth Day games and activities. Purchase tickets online.

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