Family Fun, Art, Cocktails, Music, Silent Auction Featured At Pike House Fest

CHICAGO — What could be more fun than a family-friendly gathering with friends and neighbors on a Sunday afternoon to enjoy live music, intriguing art demonstrations, great food, and some creatively crafted cocktails? Doing all that plus bidding in a silent auction, all while supporting the future of the Eugene S. Pike House.

Pike House Fest takes place Sunday, Aug. 3, from noon to 4 p.m., outside the historic home, 1826 W. 91st St., presented by the Beverly Area Arts Alliance (The Alliance). The admission is $20 per person or $25 per family.

The arts and music event pulls out all the stops for fun, but with a serious focus. As plans amp up for rehabilitating the Pike House for its future use as a cultural center, raising funds for the 501 c 3 not for profit Eugene S. Pike House Foundation is more important than ever. The Foundation and The Alliance are partners in establishing the community cultural center (pikehouse.org).

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The fun starts early with the online silent auction of art, objects and experiences from an array of Chicago area artists and venues. Check out the auction preview and start bidding soon at Beverly Arts.

For the entertainment, Pike House Fest features live music by Hi Moon and Grasspants, Atomic Sketch artists from Chicago Creative Collaborators, a weaving craft project by Envision Unlimited Artists, and a demonstration by ceramic artist Robin Power.

The refreshments are covered with artisan cocktails by Steering Cocktails, iced coffee and snacks by Two Mile Coffee Bar, and fresh Neapolitan pizzas made on site by Pizza Dom.

Funds raised at this event will help to ensure that an historic house will be a “home” for arts, culture and community gatherings in the future. Fest admission is $20 per person or $25 for the family.

Learn more at Beverly Arts Alliance or the Pike House Organization, or make a donation to the online silent auction.