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Walking Tour — Crown Point Community Library
Thursday, May 28, 6:00 p.m.
Explore the history of downtown Crown Point on a guided walking tour led by Indiana Room Specialist Jeanene Letcher. Registration is required and opens Monday, May 4. For more information or to register, call 219-663-0270. Add Decay Devils to the comments when you RSVP!
BETHEL LUTHERAN CLEAN UP
Join us for a community clean-up at one of Lake County’s oldest cemeteries. Volunteers of all ages are welcome—bring gloves, sturdy shoes, and water. Tasks include clearing brush, picking up debris, light trimming, and helping restore damaged headstones where allowed.
This is a preservation effort—please be respectful of gravesites and follow instructions from coordinators. Groups, schools, and community organizations encouraged to participate.
A Region's Welcome: Cultural Heritage Tourism in Calumet
Decay Devils partner with Calumet Heritage for A Region’s Welcome: Cultural Heritage Tourism in Calumet. Join us on Saturday, October 5th from 9am to 4pm at the Indiana Welcome Center.
21st Annual Fest in the First District
The 21st Annual Fest in the First Gary will be on Saturday, 9/21/24 from 3-8pm on Lake Street / Marshall J Gardner Center. Enjoy a day of fun, food, and community spirit.
See: https://www.facebook.com/festinthefirstgary
Scoops for the Union Station
Join The Decay Devils for an ice cream social fundraiser to benefit the restoration of the Union Station in Gary, Indiana! Enjoy music, entertainment, a silent auction featuring unique art pieces by The Decay Devils, and delicious ice cream!
Dinner - Music - Art - Italian Ice
Murals at Union Station
Join us for a day of creativity and community as the CISA Crew creates multiple new murals at Union Station. The event will be day-long on Sunday, July 14th.
Ice Cream-ish Social
HERE'S THE SCOOP
AFTER OUR MORNING PRESERVATION BIKE RIDE,
JOIN US AS WE REVEAL OUR PARK OVERHAUL
WITH DESSERT FROM JODI’S ITALIAN ICE FACTORY!
FIRST 100 ATTENDEES WILL RECEIVE TWO FREE SCOOPS!
Ride to Preservation
RSVP for a 5 mile ride to see our landmarks & art while experiencing the most photographic vantage points of the downtown area.
When: July 15th | 10am-12pm
Where: 455 Massachusetts, Gary, IN
Pizza Party in the Park / Steam Engine Dedication
WHEN: June 17th
9am - Cleanup
11am - Engine Dedication
WHERE: 4th & Broadway
Gary, IN 46402
What to bring: Friends!
Spring Learning Lab: Dismantle Preservation x Decay Devils | Gary, IN
Spring Learning Lab: Dismantle Preservation x Decay Devils | Gary, IN
Our Spring 2023 Learning Lab will offer intimate and immersive educational opportunities within the Decay Devils’ playground of Gary, Indiana. Limited to 30-attendees this workshop will focus on:
Creatively connecting to communities.
Empowering and uplifting new voices in preservation.
Removing roadblocks from your path to success.
REGISTER TODAY
Scheduled Activities
Thursday April 27th
Meet and Greet @ Indiana Landmarks Field Office on Lake Street | 3pm to 5pm
Dinner @ Gary Aquatorium | 6pm-9pm
Friday April 28th
Faith Farms Tour | 10am-11am
Gary Public Library & Cultural Center- Lunch & Learn with Sarah Marsom, Bonnie McDonald (Landmarks Illinois), Sam Love (Anthology Project), Mary Lu Seidel and Max Chavez (Preservation Chicago) | 11am-1pm
Walk to Union with Decay Devils (history/photo walk) | 1pm to 230pm
Hike with National Parks @ Paul H. Douglas Center | 3pm-5pm
Dinner @ Miller Beach Cigar Bar | 5pm-7pm
Saturday April 29th
Sparkle House Art and Lunch | 10am-2pm
Cheesecakes Are Back!
The long-awaited cheesecakes have finally made their return to original size! From now until January, order your handcrafted Plain, Strawberry, Apple Pie, Peach Cobbler, Oreo, & Pumpkin cheesecake. These delectable treats are available for pickup or delivery (within reason), and shipping is available. Order your cheesecakes today!
Unapologetic NWI Exhibit
Learn more about the people of NW Indiana and why it’s a special place to explore.
Exact dates and times to come.
Mark your calendars for October 2022.
Downtown Gary Landmark & Art Walk
Explore the city and practice your photography on Aug 13th during the ScottKelby’s Worldwide Photo Walk!
We will walk around downtown Gary to photograph the historic buildings and some of the many street art murals in the downtown area. If anyone is interested after the photo walk, we can drive to 18th Street Gary Brewery & Taproom 5725 Miller Ave Gary, IN to review our photos together.
Please RSVP here and sign up at
http://worldwidephotowalk.com/
Unapologetically Noir IV-VI
Learn more about the people of NW Indiana and why it’s a special place.
Union Station Exhibit | 7/10 - 8/1
Boys & Girls Club (Gary) | 7/13 - 8/3
ArtHouse (pop-up) | 7/30 from 8-1pm
Source:: www.unapologetic.art
Ride to Preservation
Bring your bike and camera to explore some amazing landmarks and murals in the city!
RSVP today at the link below
Ride to Preservation
Mark your calendars for our cultural bike rides through the city of Gary. RSVP today.
Dates:
June 19, July 30, August 28, September 24.
Union Station Mural Replacement
Five years have passed. It’s time for us to rotate the artwork in the windows of Union Station. Join us as we prep the windows and raise ten new images. All help will be greatly appreciated. RSVP today!
Union Station Spring Cleanup 2022
Join us as we prep the grounds for summer programming. RSVP today!
Spring Learning Lab
Dismantle Preservation and Old Salem Museum & Gardens are joining forces for a Spring Learning Lab.
We’re teaming up with Sarah Marsom of Winstom-Salem, NC to do some epic preservation work.
Image sourced from https://www.sarahmarsom.com/dismantle.
Unapologetically Noir III
We cordially invite you to our exhibit opening!
“What does it mean to be black?” is one of the main questions centered around the exhibit “Unapologetically Noir 2022.” Featuring photographs of black men and women from all walks of life, the exhibit showcases diverse physical and mental characteristics of the participants.
We would like to give a special thanks to the our partners at the Hammond Development Corporation’s Creative Hub for hosting components of the Unapologetic Series in their February exhibits.
Unapologetically Noir | the epilogue
Come celebrate the opening of the Unapologetically Noir Exhibition with the Artists and Subjects at the most exclusive venue in the city. This is a free event. Wear your black and white and celebrate with The Firm-Gary Edition!
Unapologetically Noir II
We cordially invite you to our exhibit opening!
“What does it mean to be black?” is one of the main questions centered around the exhibit “Unapologetically Noir 2022.” Featuring 40 photographs of black men and women from all walks of life, the exhibit showcases diverse physical and mental characteristics of the participants.
We would like to give a special thanks to the our partners at the Gary Public Library and Cultural Center for hosting the Unapologetic Series.
Gallery Hours
Monday - Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday & Saturday 9am - 4pm
Unapologetically Noir I
We cordially invite you to our exhibit opening!
“What does it mean to be black?” is one of the main questions centered around the exhibit “Unapologetically Noir 2022.” Featuring photographs of black men and women from all walks of life, the exhibit showcases diverse physical and mental characteristics of the participants.
We would like to give a special thanks to the our partners at the Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts for hosting components of the Unapologetic Series in their February exhibits.
Gallery Hours
Friday & Saturday 6pm - 8pm
Sunday 2pm - 4pm
A Not-So-Silent Night
Join us for a fun filled evening featuring cuisine based on the holiday films The Grinch, Elf, & Home Alone!
This event will feature
MULTIPLE FOOD STATIONS
LIVE MUSIC
CASH BAR
VENDORS
ART
DOOR PRIZES
UGLY SWEATER CONTEST
TOY DRIVE
RAFFLES
GAMES
and MORE!!!
Tickets are $25 per adult and $15 per child (14 & Under).
$5 off admission if you bring an unwrapped toy to be donated to charity.
Proceeds Benefit the Union Station & Culinary Dreamers Inc.
TICKETS
Chernobyl Artist Talk
Join us as we discuss the vision behind the Chernobyl Experience and share our insight on why the gallery was relevant to Gary.
Chernobyl & Chicken
Guests are invited to partake in our rendition of some of our favorite Ukrainian cuisine sampled on our trip to Chernobyl in 2019.
Join us & Chef Tasha Tanae as we deliver a tasting of 5 of our favorite Ukrainian-inspired dishes. While you savor your food and drinks, be sure to explore "The Chernobyl Experience" exhibit which showcases photography, artifacts, interactive activities, and other unique stimuli for you to enjoy.
Menu:
Borsch (V), Potato Pancake Stuffed w/ Cheese, Honey Baked Chicken, Honey Babka, & Cranberry Cocktail (V).
Bar service will also be available .
PURCHASE TICKETS
Chernobyl Experience & Book Release
Join us as we recreate the spaces visited on our 2019 visit to Pripyat, Ukraine. This exhibit will showcase photography, artifacts, and our first book “I Still Play in Abandoned Buildings”. Be sure to mark your calendars!
Ride to Preservation
Bring your bike and camera to explore some amazing landmarks and murals in the city!
Uri-Eichen Gallery
Discover, Preserve, Grow: The Decay Devils
Uri-Eichen Gallery presents a windows only show.
URI-EICHEN Gallery 2101 S Halsted Chicago IL 60608
Outdoor Opening Reception: The windows will be on display from August 13, 2021 through September 8, 2021.
Discover: Us, Them, and Now, addresses how people should recognize the nature of our environment and the diversity of people now rather than later. The peering eye symbolizes seeing past the barrier of differences within our cities represented by the hands.
Preserve: People, Places, and Things, showcases the importance of saving places, preserving the history of our cities while acknowledging the good and bad parts. Each picture in the collage tells a story of how people from various communities came together and worked as one to help create a safe useable space.
Grow: Business, Leaders, and Community, focuses on the growth of people within our cities. This includes supporting the needs for a more equally viable political, judicial, and economic climate. The interlocking hand to wrist portrays the trust, love, respect, and support a city needs develop strong leaders within our businesses and communities.