City of Crystal Lake through the Hotel Motel Fund!

Our hours of operation are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm to tour our galleries, the Historic Dole Mansion, artist studios, program space and culinary studio. Weekend hours are by appointment only. The public is welcome to stop in during our hours of operation or contact us at 815-455-8000 to set up a meeting to regarding studio rentals, programs and event space.

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First Friday Gallery Night: The public is welcome on the ‘First Friday’ of every month for our open house event featuring art, music, refreshments from 5pm-7:30pm. Free to attend, donations appreciated! Click here to learn more about our featured artists and exhibits for Spring and summer 2010!

August
Dole Gallery: Patricia Brutchin Lakeside Legacy Resident Partner Artist & Sculpture www.brutchinart.net Exhibit titled 'An On-Going Dialogue' recent artwork created on scroll rice paper which will wrap the gallery walls. Also including terracotta keystones at incremental points throughout the exhibit.

Sage Gallery: Mike Gricus Illustrator and Mixed Media

July Dole Gallery: Black & White Acrylic painting by Bruno Vanoudenhove www.bvartisticexpressions.com
Sage Gallery: Creative Artistry Studio creativeartistry.homestead.com

Thank you to our First Friday sponsors Reprographics!

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Click here for more information: Culinary classes for adults, children’s and families and Creative Apron Laughing in the Kitchen series!

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Thank you to our Festival Sponsors and Volunteers!Sage Products, L & V Distributors, Star 105.5, Y103.5, Northwest Herald, Centegra Health Systems, Gary Lang, Herrick Auto Body, ICON Development, All Over Media, Ten26 Design, EmbroidMe, L&V Distributors, Inc., The Waggoner Law Firm and The Crystal Lake Holiday Inn.

Save the Date for the 2nd Run and Roll For the Dole 2 Mile Run, 12.2 Bike, 2 Mile Run through out Crystal Lake & Lakewood Start and Finish at the Historic Dole Mansion Teams and Individual Racers Welcome Online Registration Available by March 13th! Volunteer and Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
Click here to register for the 2010 Run and Roll for the Dole! Christmas Comes Early at Crystal Lakes Finest House! Join us on December 3rd and 4th! Holiday festivities include Cocktail Hour Reception, Auction and Musical performances! Children’s Elf Workshops including culinary and art programs! Tree Lighting and Caroling!
The Lakeside Legacy Project:
Winner of the Landmarks Illinois’ prestigious Richard Driehaus Award for
historic preservation in Illinois for preserving and protecting the historic Dole Mansion, circa 1865.

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Come see the Dole Mansion
a renowned work of art found here in Illinois.

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