Please check back for a list of 2008 Special Events.

2007 Special Events

Opening Day benefiting Children's Memorial Hospital
Thursday, December 6
Shop Opening Day on Thursday from noon to 9 p.m. and you will get "first picks" while benefi ting Children's Memorial Hospital! All ticket sales on Thursday will be donated to Children's Memorial. A number of exhibiting artists will also be reaching out by donating a percentage of Thursday's sales. Enjoy special drinks and entertainment throughout the day!

Y-ME of Illinois' Pink One-derland
Friday, December 7
Visit Y-ME Illinois and help decorate a canvas of strong women that have battled breast cancer by adding someone you know. Also donate by purchasing raffle tickets to win unique items donated by One of a Kind artists throughout the weekend. One hundred percent of the raffle proceeds will benefit Y-ME Illinois.Ten percent of One of a Kind ticket sales on Friday will also benefit Y-ME Illinois. Booth 9074

Friday Night at the District
The place to be Friday night is the Fashion District! Join us for a Fashion District Trend Show, special expert presentations and cocktails compliments of DiVine - the new Michigan-made luxury vodka handcrafted from grapes! The Fashion District Stage, Southeast side of floor.
Friday, 6-8 p.m.

One of a Kind Fashion Shows
Center Stage
Enjoy art on the runway during our live fashion shows featuring chic artistdesigned clothing, jewelry and accessories.
Thursday, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m Saturday, 1 p.m.
Friday, 1 p.m. Sunday, 1 p.m.

Fashion District Trend Shows
The Fashion District Stage
See what's hot and hip at the Show during the Fashion District's funky prêt a porter style shows featuring trendy fashion from the Fashion District.
Thursday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Friday, 7 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m.

Hot Picks from the Show
The Fashion District Stage
The next best thing to having your own stylist and personal shopper! Chicago fashion authority Julie Darling will share her picks for must-have items from the show.
Saturday, noon
Sunday, noon

After Hours at bluprint
The Merchandise Mart, North Lobby
Enjoy special One of a Kind cocktails at bluprint Saturday night after the Show. Be creative and build your own drink from a list of thirst quenchable ingredients!
Saturday, 8-10 p.m.

Artist Talks and Demonstrations at The Studio
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. For list of Artist Talks and Demonstrations, please refer to Schedule by Day.

SCHEDULE BY DAY

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6
Opening Day Benefiting Children's
Memorial Hospital!

12:30 p.m. Artist Talk/Demonstration
Karla Staley: How to make a purse from recycled
goods, The Studio

1 p.m. One of a Kind Fashion Show
Center Stage

2 p.m. Trend Show
Fashion District Stage

2:30 p.m. Artist Talk/Demonstration
Donald & Blenda Marquardt: Hammered Metal &
Pewter, The Studio

3:30 p.m. Artist Talk/Demonstration
John Guertin: Discussion Regarding Bird Conservation & Recycling, The Studio

5:30 p.m. Wine Tasting at the Gallery
Fine Art Gallery

6 p.m. Guided Gallery Tour
Fine Art Gallery

7 p.m. One of a Kind Fashion Show
Center Stage

8 p.m. Trend Show
Fashion District Stage

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7
Y-ME Illinois Day!

Noon Artist Talk/Demonstration
Martha Collins: Multi Laminations
(wood medium), The Studio

1 p.m. One of a Kind Fashion Show
Center Stage

2 p.m. Artist Talk/Demonstration
FB Fogg: Handmade Paper, The Studio

5:30 p.m. - Wine Tasting at the Gallery
Fine Art Gallery

6 p.m. Guided Gallery Tour
Fine Art Gallery

6-8 p.m. Night at the Fashion District
Fashion District Stage

7 p.m. Trend Show
Fashion District Stage

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8
Noon Hot Picks from the Show
Center Stage

12:30 p.m. Artist Talk/Demonstration
Emily Martin: Book Binding, The Studio

1 p.m. One of a Kind Fashion Show
Center Stage

2 p.m. Trend Show
Fashion District Stage

2:30 p.m. Artist Talk/Demonstration
Mina Y. Hsing: Chinese Brush Painting, The Studio

3:30 p.m. Artist Talk/Demonstration
Cbabi Bayoc: Acrylic on Canvas, The Studio

4:30 p.m. Artist Talk/Demonstration
Brenda Griffi th: Kiln-formed Glass, The Studio

5:30 p.m. Wine Tasting at the Gallery
Fine Art Gallery

6 p.m. Guided Gallery Tour
Fine Art Gallery

6 p.m. Trend Show
Fashion District Stage

8 p.m. After Hours at bluprint
bluprint Restaurant, The Mart's North Lobby

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9
Noon Hot Picks from the Show
Center Stage

12:30 p.m. Artist Talk/Demonstration
Lisa Walsh: Flame Worked Glass Beaded Jewelry, The Studio

1 p.m. One of a Kind Fashion Show
Center Stage

2 p.m. Trend Show
Fashion District Stage

2:30 p.m. Artist Talk/Demonstration
Kate Jacobson: Knitting, The Studio

3:30 p.m. Artist Talk/Demonstration
Marla Duran: Wearable Fiber & Life on Project Runway, The Studio