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Downtown Batavia – Arts Abound

08/03/2010 08:10:00 Fox Valley Staff

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The character of Batavia is found in its downtown, the events that take place, and people you’ll meet. Whether you are the artsy type, love history, are looking for a recreational adventure, or just a space to decompress, downtown Batavia has an experience waiting for you. (From the July/August issue.)

This energy and enthusiasm is at work once again as Batavia volunteers are putting the finishing touches on the band shell addition to the Peg Bond Center at the Batavia Riverwalk and an enthusiastic group of artists opened Water Street Studios, home to 26 artists’ studios, an art gallery and classrooms (waterstreetstudios.org) last September.

Home to the Arts
Downtown Batavia, nestled on the banks of the Fox River just 38 miles west of Chicago, is home to the fine arts, creative professional services, and the new Water Street Studios. Pair up one of downtown’s 26 eateries with the Albright Theatre (found in the attic of City Hall) and your evening is planned - including free parking! Musical arts businesses are a niche downtown with live local music featured in many restaurants on the weekends or dancing at the Batavia Academy of Dance.

The entire downtown celebrates the arts during its signature festival, Art in Your Eye (artinyoureye.com) the second weekend in August. Are you the outdoor type? Try experiencing the arts by bicycle! Bring along your bicycle or rent one at Prairie Path Cycles and use the “Arts via downtown Batavia” map to visit all our public art and arts-related businesses.

Perhaps you are looking to start up an arts-related business? Batavia MainStreet is eager to work with emerging and established artists and businesses that utilize and support the arts (downtownbatavia.com).

Public Art Anchors Downtown
The completion of the Donovan Bridge and installation of Batavia’s first bridge sculpture by local artist Kai Schulte is a dynamic centerpiece for downtown’s redevelopment.

Art in Your Eye Fine Art Show & Festival –
Batavia Riverwalk – August 14 & 15 – artinyoureye.com

Second Saturdays Open Studios - Water Street Studios –waterstreetstudios.com

Water Street Studios Friday Features – waterstreetstudios.com

River Rhapsody Outdoor Music Series – Batavia Riverwalk – bataviaparks.org

Shakespeare on Clark – Clark Island – last weekend in July & first weekend in August – downtownbatavia.com

Full listing of downtown events by month – downtownbatavia.com

Whether you are on foot, bicycle or driving through town, the arts complement your visit. The personality of Batavia can be seen in our public art and felt through the rhythm of our native windmills and performing arts. Local businesses support the arts via music and art lessons, retail, and the display of visual arts. Slow down a bit and take a break to unwind in downtown Batavia and appreciate the beauty of our natural surroundings and talented local artists.

Pick up your copy of the “Arts via downtown Batavia” map and brochure at any of these locations: Batavia City Hall, Limestone Coffee & Tea, Water Street Studios or the Batavia MainStreet office.

Water Street Studios
A former windmill factory at 160 South Water Street in Batavia was beautifully restored in 2009 and is now home to Water Street Studios - unique in its’ combination of fine art gallery, classrooms, and artist studios. A first and only for the Fox River valley area, Water Street Studios provides the community opportunities to engage in quality art instruction, tour working artist studios, view juried art shows, and to purchase original artwork.

Housed in a historic limestone building, Water Street Studios features a fine-art gallery, 26 artist studios and the School of Art, offering over 50 classes for adults, teens, and children. WSS also offers one-day workshops and hosts visiting artists. Nightlife in Batavia is enhanced by Friday Features – showcasing the performing arts – and Second Saturdays – a chance to explore artists in action during open studio night. Sundays are for creative family time as both parents and children enjoy free Awesome Art Afternoons. Water Street Studios offers something for everyone! For more information: 630-761-9977 or www.waterstreetstudios.com.

Plan to visit downtown Batavia this summer with your family to see why the arts are alive and thriving in our community along the Fox River.

See you downtown!

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