Rural Life / Milk Days / Farm Animals

We have great entertainment throughout the evening

May 24, 2019

6pm – 10 pm

Main Stage: Jim & Justin – performing acoustically (of the Modern Day Romeos)
306 Loft: Jim Green – guitar soloist
Skylight Loft: Big Fish
Overland Gallery: Jim May, Harvard’s favorite Story Teller & Author
Railside: Art Karagianis

Jim & Justin will perform acoustically at the Mainstage.

We are featuring “The History of Milk Days“.
Milk Days began in 1942 as a tribute to the local dairy farmers. It has grown into a yearly festival with fun activities for young and old. This year Milk Days will run May 31-June 1. We want to kick it off and show the history of this event with historic Milk Days Posters in the Overland Gallery and historical memorabilia.

2019 “4th Fridays” Dates, Themes, & Submission Openings

Jan 25

New Beginnings

Feb 22

Art of the Portrait

March 22

Landscape Revival

April 26

Outdoors/Nature/Scenic

May 24

Farm Life/Milk Days/Cows
Submissions open 4/27/19

June 28

Open – Artists’ Choice
Submissions open May 11th

July 26

Bicycles/Alternative Transportation
Submissions 6/29/19

August 23

Abstract
Submissions open 7/27/19

Oct 25
(Grand Finale 2019)

Celebrations
Submissions open 10/1/19

STARLINE FACTORY IS A RENOVATED 1883 HISTORICAL BUILDING COMPRISED OF EVENT VENUE SPACES ALONG WITH A COMMUNITY OF RESIDENT ARTISTS AND FEATURES THE MONTHLY 4TH FRIDAYS ART EVENT.

STARLINE FACTORY’S 4TH FRIDAYS MISSION:

To promote the exploration of the arts through education and exhibition for the surrounding communities of Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
To provide an avenue to showcase and support community artists in a wide variety of art media including visual and performing arts
Is home to a large community of working artists and entrepreneurs who open their individual studios to share their passion and love of the arts.

Before (or after) the show be sure to stop in to the Stanchion Pub for dinner or a drink.

Drop in on our resident artists in their studios and browse the art and other handmade products for sale. Or just visit and get to know these artists and their talents.

Doors open at 6 and the show wraps up at 9, but please join us in our After Hours area for one last song and drink in the second floor bar area until 10.

$10 cover (17 and under free with paying adult)

Entrance: 300 W. Front Street, Harvard, IL 60033

Starline Factory is home to “4th Fridays,” a regional art event that has become one of the most dynamic art attractions in the region. The event is grounded in the idea of joining artists, buyers and art enthusiasts for a unique experience in an artistically crafted, historic location. Held on the fourth Friday of the month from January through August, with a year-end finale in October, the event features a juried mixed art exhibit, photo contest, vendor artists, open Starline Factory artist studios as well as a featured solo artist exhibit. In addition, the event offers live music and cash bars for beer, wine, coffee and mixed drinks on two levels. Spend your 4th Friday strolling through an art event, nibble on delicious hors d’oeuvres, and listen to live music in a venue that is truly one-of-a-kind. What could be better?

Pictures from March and April 4th Friday.

ENTRANCE – 300 West Front Street – Starline Factory Stanchion Pub – Harvard, IL 60033

STANCHION PUB – Open 4th Fridays from 11:30 am – 10:00 pm – Offering live music, the 4th Friday buffet, and the not-to-be-missed Friday Night Fish Fry.

THE EXTRA HOUR – Extend your 4th Friday experience – 2nd floor beyond the blue door – 9:00 – 10:00 pm. Featuring open artist studios, live music, and cash bar.

Starline Factory is located just steps away from the Harvard Metra Station (Union Pacific/Northwest Line).