coming events
2020
DaNisha Artist Event: City Bowls of the World
Saturday, October 10th 10a to 5p
Sunday, October 11th 11a to 4p
Ann Carol Jewelry Trunk Show
Postponed
Ann Carol Jewelry is a favorite collection here at Epilogue so we are particularly pleased to announce that Janet Schroeder the owner, artist and designer of this innovative studio collection will be sending a hand selected variety of her new work. Please join us from 10am to 5:30pm on Saturday March 28th to shop an exciting array of new and exclusive pieces she will be sending just for this occasion. Her beautiful work features sterling silver, enamel and hand painted designs in necklaces, bracelets and earrings! We hope to see you!
Karen Sako Artist Exhibition
February 5th through February 29th * Extended through March!!!
Artist Reception Saturday, February 29th 10a to 4p
We are pleased to be featuring local artist, Karen Sako, for the entire month of February culminating in an artist reception on Saturday, February 29th. Karen is an award winning mixed media artist, graphic designer, and art instructor with a BFA in Visual Communications. She enthusiastically tackles life with an optimistic outlook and continually invests her time, trade secrets and findings with her students at Mainstreet Art Center in Lake Zurich IL. By using soulful marks, energetic colors and multiple layers of oil and cold wax medium, her paintings achieve a depth beyond the canvas. Karen melds traditional art principles with exploratory techniques and materials creating beautiful contemporary artwork. Please stop in to see her collection this month and join us for a special revealing of her new work on February 29th.
past events
2019
Jake Keleher Jewelery Designer Event
Saturday, December 21st 10a to 4p
Jake will be joining us just before the holidays arrive for any last minute gifts and self gifting! Hear about his elaborate jewelry making process and his passion for rare and unusual pieces!
Oh, Come! Let Us Adorn You!
Featuring Jewelry ARtist Sophia Forero
Thursday, December 5th 5p to 8p
Come meet our dear friend and incredibly talented jewelry artist Sophia Forero. Sophia has gained a reputation in her designs for exquisite semi-precious and precious stones using her own mosaic technique. She wants you to FEEL BEAUTIFUL and tell YOUR story through jewels: bring in a beloved momento and she will create a magnificent treasure for today! OR let her design a piece that commemorates an event, a new chapter of life, or a story of love through birthstones. She will also be bringing pieces especially created for our show from her studio collection.
We’ll “adorn” your musical senses with the acoustic guitar styling of Kate Larson.
If that’s not enough fanfare, Nikki, our friend and a representative from Color Street, will “adorn” your fingernails on us!
You never know… we might even bring in a few other artists work special for the evening!
This is sure to be a fun evening for our Epilogue customers and their friends!
Danisha Artist Event
Saturday, November 23rd 10a to 4p
Sunday, November 24th 10a to 3p
Houston Llew Holiday Spiritile Preview Party
Saturday, November 2nd 10a to 5:30p Noon*
Join us and take home Houston Llew’s 2019 Holiday Spiritile before it’s official release. It’s your chance to be the first kid on the block to get this years tile! Give us a call 847-383-5912 to rsvp and receive a party favor when you arrive. Bring a friend to the party and recevive two favors!! Enjoy complimentary gift wrapping and a few other treats we have in store for you!
*Arrive by noon to participate in a chance to WIN this years holiday tile!
Lizzy James Wrap & Stack Party
Saturday, October 12th 10a to 5:30p
Lizzy James wrap bracelets quickly became a favorite here at Epilogue, so we decided it was time to throw a Lizzy Party! Wendy, a representative for Lizzy James, will be here to show off all the new styles of bracelets and play dress up! We’ll have drawings for free bracelets and even a special “gift with purchase” while supplies last!
“Tie One On” Artist Event Featuring Textile Artist Isabelle Gougenheim
Saturday, September 28th 10a to 4p
Isabelle’s beautiful silk scarves are a treat to behold.
Pumpkin Fest
Labor Day Weekend
August 31st to September 2nd
Copper Inspiration Feather Event with Artist Kami Strunsee
Saturday June 15thth, 10am to 4pm
On Saturday, June 15th, we will be hosting Kami Strunsee, the artist and creator of Copper Meaning Feathers! Individually handcrafted from pure copper and mounted on vintage barn wood, each design is completely unique. Find the feather that calls to you!
Kami will be bringing one-of-a-kind pieces of varying sizes which she specially created for her visit to Epilogue! She will be available to personally sign each piece, customize the messages to fit your inspiration, and will be showcasing feathers with a masculine influence, making the perfect present for Father’s Day! These meaningful feathers also make wonderful wedding or graduation gifts!
Give us a call at (847) 383-5912 if you have any questions!
James LeTerneau Jewelry Artist Event
Saturday April 27th, 10am to 4pm
Sunday April 28th, Noon to 3pm
Back by popular demand and for an extended stay! Jewelry artist, James LeTerneau, will be joining us for a weekend filled will his most creative jewelry pieces yet! If you have not had the pleasure of meeting this artist, you are missing out! In addition to James being a caring and charismatic soul, his jewelry is full of thoughtful details and unusual touches. Materials that range from silver to bronze, bone to rare stones, truly elevate James’s work to exceptional one-of-a-kind pieces of art. Please join us for this wonderful opportunity to have James personally help style your artist look!
angelrox Spring Trunk Show
Saturday, April 6th 10a-6p
Join us Saturday, April 6th to see the new designs and colors Roxi, owner and designer, of angelrox has hand picked exclusively for our customers! Now is the perfect opportunity to try on new styles and sizes! See the beautiful new colors and work with our staff on finding the perfect pieces for Spring! Bring your friends and let’s have some fun!!!
Antique Button Jewelry Trunk Show
February, Sunday 2nd through Saturday, February 10th
We are excited to announce a very special and
rare week long Vintage Button Jewelry Trunk Show.
Artist and designer, Elizabeth, has sent a beautiful and
vast assortment of rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings – all
designed around true vintage buttons.
These pieces already enjoy quite a following so be sure
to get here early to claim your favorite treasures!
And perfect timing for Valentine’s Day!!!
Can’t make it in this week? Give us a call and let’s see how we can help!
past events
2018-2017
All December Long…
Enjoy gift giving this season by letting us help you find that special gift for everyone on your list! We have a great holiday experience planned with new pieces continuing to arrive daily and an abundance of our favorite gifts to give from candles to omelette makers to our new mismatched socks! And as always we offer beautiful complimentary gift wrap!
Hope to see you all this this season!!! FALALALA
Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 24th 8a to 6p
Start or continue your Holiday shopping with us this Small Business Saturday, November 24th! We’re opening early at 8am so you have plenty of time to find gifts for everyone on your list. This Holiday season, and especially Small Business Saturday, at Epilogue is shaping up to be wonderful! There’s actually so much great work coming in for the weekend, we’re not sure where to fit it all!!! And even still, new works from artists will continue to come in all season long. But don’t worry we’ll also be full of all those great go to gifts! So consider your shopping done when you come to Epilogue with your list! And as always we offer FREE beautiful gift wrapping!!
Hope to see you all this Small Business Saturday!!! FALALALA
Bovano Trunk Show “For the Birds”
Saturday, October 27th 10a to 6p
Sunday, October 26th 11a to 5p
Come join us the weekend of October 27 and 28 for our Bovano “migration” trunk show featuring birds of all kinds, from Cardinals to Owls to Eagles and Herons.As some of these birds start to head south for the winter, they’re making a stop here at Epilogue for this special trunk show featuring works by Bovano. Ok, what this means is we are featuring a fantastic assortment of bird themed pieces rarely featured at the gallery! And because birds do head south, we’ll even feature a few tropical fish to round things out!
Follow this event on Facebook for updates and sneak peeks of pieces flying in!
Summer Glass Artist Event
Saturday, September 15th 10a to 4p
We are thrilled to announce that artist Rebecca Grills of Summer Glass, will be joining us at the gallery on Saturday, September 15 from 10am to 4pm. Driving all the way from Connecticut, Rebecca is making the road trip with her van full of new exclusive works just for our Epilogue customers! With original designs using vibrant combinations of colors and textures, no two pieces of stained glass are ever quite the same. For that very reason, her windows never last long in the gallery. You will not want to miss this wonderful chance to meet such a talented artist and to view her exclusive body of work.
*Rebecca will be open to discus possible commission work, but please call the gallery ahead of time for details and to set an appointment 847-383-5912.
Archived Treasures from the Glass Eye Studio Vault
Sneak Peek Friday, July 27th 5p to 7p
Trunk Show Saturday, July 28th 10a to 6p
We are very excited to host an archived show of treasures from the Glass Eye Studio vault! Glass work featuring prototypes, one of a kinds, and long retired pieces have been collecting for the past 40 years in the artists archived vault. We have almost no idea what these pieces will look like or themes they will feature but we are expecting roughly three dozen pieces of glass! These pieces have never been available to the public before so be sure to join us for this very rare and exceptional show!
Join us for a sneak peek and first look Friday July 27th night from 5pm to 7pm where pieces will be available for purchase. The collection will also be available all day Saturday July 28th from 10am to 6pm.
James LeTerneau Jewley Artist Event
Saturday June 2nd, 10am to 3pm
Back by popular demand! Jewelry artist, James LeTerneau, will be joining us for a day filled will his newest jewelry creations! If you have not had the pleasure of meeting this artist, you are missing out! In addition to James being a caring and charismatic soul, his jewelry is full of thoughtful details and unusual touches. Materials that range from silver to bronze, bone to rare stones, truly elevate James’s work to exceptional one-of-a-kind pieces of art. Please join us for this wonderful and rare opportunity to have James personally help style your artist look!
angelrox Trunk Show and Artist Event
Saturday April 7th, 9am to noon
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet designer and owner, Roxi Suger, of angelrox clothing . Roxi will be joining us for fashion demonstrations and personal styling consultations featuring this great line of organic bamboo clothing. New Spring colors and designs will be be the highlight of this fun morning! Although Roxi will only be joining us in the morning, the trunk show portion of the event will last the remainder of Saturday April 7th.
Ann Carol Jewelry Artist Event
Saturday March 24th, 10am to 3pm
Ann Carol Jewelry is a favorite collection here at Epilogue so we are particularly pleased to announce a special opportunity to meet Janet Schroeder the owner, artist and designer of this innovative studio collection. Please join us from 10am to 3pm on Saturday March 24th to shop an exciting array of new and exclusive pieces she will be bringing with her just for this occasion. We think you’ll enjoy meeting this dynamic artist and learning about the intricate techniques she uses in creating her sterling silver, enamel and hand painted designs.
Multi Artist Jewelry Trunk Show
Saturday February 10th, 10am to 5pm
Small Business Saturday
Saturday November 25th, 9am to 6pm
Motawi Tileworks Artist Event
Saturday November 18th, 9 am to 3 pm
We are SO honored to be hosting a rare in store event with Nawal Motawi – owner, designer and visionary of the award winning Motawi Tileworks. Accompanying her will be Stassia Fulmer, Motawi Galllery Coordinator.
Nawal will join us from 9am to noon and Stassia will be here from 9am to 3pm
As part of this special event, we are proud to present our Epilogue Exclusive Motawi tile. Strictly limited to only 25 pieces, our reimagined classic Iris looks beautiful framed or un-framed. And each piece will not only be hand numbered but will also be signed by Nawal Motawi! Telephone orders for this exclusive piece will be honored while supplies last.
In addition to the extensive selection of current Motawi tiles we will be offering for the event, we will also be featuring a range of unusual and one of-a-kind pieces Stassia has selected from their archives! These will only be available in conjunction with our special event!
Please call 847-383-5912 for more information.
Time Will Tell Design your own Watch and Trunk Show Event
Saturday November 4th, 9:30am to 5:30pm
James LeTerneau Jewelry Event
Saturday October 14th, 10am to 3pm
Please join us in welcoming Evanston jewelry artist James LeTerneau October 14th! James’ work has been a fantastic edition to the gallery this year as it combines humorous and architectural qualities with interesting organic stones and materials. James describes his jewelry as being “based on two primary sources. One is the world of natural, texture, color and the organic. The second is creating figurative work that reflects the fun and whimsical side of [his] life.” During the event you’ll be able to chat with James about his inspiration as well as try on anything and everything from rings to bracelets, and earrings to necklaces. We hope you’ll plan a visit to meet James and explore this truly artistic and completely handmade addition to the gallery.
Winding River Clothing Trunk Show
Saturday September 16th, 10am to 5pm HELD OVER BY POPULAR DEMAND!!! Through October 1.
Please join us for this first time “just in time for fall” trunk show featuring reversible jackets from one of our favorite groups,.Winding River. These beautiful outerwear pieces are available in sizes that range from XS through XL We will be featuring and selling all sorts of new and even one of a kind designs with the best selection available on this special day! Welcome fall with something new and unusual for yourself or for a friend! Oh! And don’t forget, each piece is handcrafted in the US! Let’s support our artists and the arts!
