Karen Hand in the news

Don't miss the Chicago Sun-Times article about women winemakers, which mentions Blue Sky's own Karen Hand.

All Kinda Activity

We have been busy getting HeartlandArts.Net off the ground. We're going to be launching with art shows along the Shawnee Wine Trail the weekend of Colorfest, October 11-12. Stay tuned to the website for more information! Here are some related announcements.

Call to Artists:

Seeking visual artists for diverse indoor and outdoor juried art shows along the Shawnee Wine Trail in October, November and December 2008. Submissions accepted and additional details online at www.HeartlandArts.Net or call 713 2896.

Festivals and Celebrations:

Carbondale Art Walk on the Town Square, Friday, October 10, 6-9pm. Browse art exhibitions and enjoy local food and entertainment in businesses, galleries and shops on and around the Town Square.

Colorfest Art Trail along the Shawnee Wine Trail, October 11-12. Enjoy diverse indoor and outdoor juried art exhibitions at various locations in Makanda, Alto Pass, Cobden and select wineries. More information on www.HeartlandArts.Net or call 713 2896.

Art Classes/Classes and Workshops:

Artist Social and Workshop at the Red Ear in Alto Pass, Thursday, September 25, 6-9pm. Network with other artists and get pointers for an inexpensive and easy-to-update website using blogs, online photo albums and calendars. $10 fee includes refreshments and printed workshop materials. Workshop space limited. More information on www.HeartlandArts.Net or call 713 2896.

If you haven't seen it, there's a great article about Illinois wine in this month's Illinois Country Living, including stats and links to more info.