2009 Special Events

One of a Kind Experience

The One of a Kind Show has lots in store for you while shopping the Show. Whether it is watching artists demonstrating their craft, checking out one-of-a-kind fashion shows or enjoying live music from outstanding musicians, your shopping experience will be like no other. 

Opening Day benefiting Children's Memorial Hospital

Thursday, December 3, 12 pm - 9 pm
Shop Opening Day on Thursday from noon to 9 pm and you will get "first picks" while benefiting Children's Memorial Hospital! All ticket sales on Thursday will be donated to Children's Memorial. Enjoy special drinks and entertainment throughout the day!

One of a Kind Fashion Shows

Center Stage
Enjoy art on the runway during our live fashion shows featuring chic, artist-designed clothing, jewelry and accessories. Also see fashion inspired by philanthropy. Students from The Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago created garments from Whole Foods Market® FEED 100 bags to highlight the program feeding hungry children in Rwanda.

Friday, 1pm Thursday, 7pm                    Saturday, 1pm Sunday, 1pm

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Trend Watch Fashion Show

Fashion District Stage
See what’s hot, what’s new and what’s next at Trend Watch, the destination where fashion from the Fashion District takes the stage. The spotlight is on the trends at these exciting runway presentations.
Thursday, 8pm
Friday, 7pm
Saturday, 2pm
Sunday, 2pm

Hot Picks from the Show

Center Stage
The next best thing to having your own stylist and personal shopper! Let our experts share with you their favorite One of a Kind items from the Show.
Saturday, 12pm
Sunday, 12pm

Artist Demonstrations

The Studio, sponsored by Blick
Experience artwork in the making!
Meet One of a Kind artists and learn the stories behind their work and the skill behind their technique at these special 20-minute demonstrations. The Studio, Northwest side of the floor.

Thursday, December 3
3:00 pm: Dale M Reid Photography: Remember…Film

Friday, December 4
12:00 pm: Sharon DeLaCruz: The Artful Scarf is Your Best Friend
2:00 pm: Crocus Pocus: Energy of Stones
4:00 pm: Studio BE: Color Your World

Saturday, December 5
12:30 pm: Michelle Moenssen: Making Nuno Felt
3:00 pm: Mark McMahon: On Location Drawing and Painting
4:00 pm: go dotty go!: Don’t Try This at Home!

Sunday, December 6
12:30 pm: Dailey Woodworking: The Making of the Wooden Bowl
1:30 pm: Adam Foster Fine Art Jewelry: The Next Generation of Jewelry
3:00 pm: Rebel Designs: Leather Accessories: From Conception to Completion

Holiday Entertaining: From Kitchen to Table

Amy Palanjian, Deputy Editor of ReadyMade
Saturday, December 5 at 3pm
Center Stage
Joing ReadyMade magazine's editor, Amy Palanjian, to hear the latest in holiday food and entertaining trends.