We had such an amazing time at Deja Hue! The owner Kathy was nothing less than patient and…read moreaccommodating!! Her assistant Andrea (sorry if I misspelled her name) has such a wonderful personality and is a beautiful artist. I made a HUGE mistake with my painting and she came up with the most creative and beautiful way to fix my mistake and helped me turn it into a wonderful masterpiece that hangs on the wall in my house. Deja Hue is one of the best places I've visited for painting!!!!! I definitely plan to come back. Thank you making us feel special.

We had an awesome time at Deja Hue! The owner Kathy was so welcoming and accommodating to our small…read moregroup of teachers! Rich our artist, took his time and made sure he assisted us when we became stuck or unsure of our paintings. The vibe was nice! If your looking for an intimate paint and sip setting..this is the place to go! I will definitely be back!!

Fabulous selection and service!! Very friendly. I even bought my new machine from here. Totally…read moreworth a trip!!

This shop is my happy place. The fabric is out of this world! I beeline for the Tula Pink section…read moreand immerse myself in color. They have so many gorgeous options I always circle the shop at least twice to make sure I haven't missed anything. They also have a special wall for African print designs - I've never seen that in a quilt shop before. They're fabulous about keeping their inventory fresh, so there is always a new tool for me to covet when I walk in. This store is like a goody bag for adults. The owner is almost always there, she knows so many shoppers' names. Whenever I buy fabric there she tells me to come back with pictures of my finished product and she oohs and ahhs over it - she's so sweet. You can tell everyone that works there loves sewing. It feels like you're talking to friends who just happen to work there and love crafting like I do. I'm going to end with the superficial lol. It is so cute inside! It's on the smaller side but feels huge the way they have it designed. The lighting is great; there's hardwood floors; it feels very upscale. I especialy love the sewing machine section because they are placed on Koala sewing tables. That is my dream sewing table. And something so expensive needs to be tested in person first. I used to have to drive far out of Chicago to a suburb to find a sewing store this fantastic. It's a neighborhood gem and I'm so thankful it's here.

This place was amazing. My family and I had a great time. This was the owners first paint and sip…read moreevent. It was pretty cool to share I'm that moment for her. She had everything sat out on the tables nicely. She took out time to sketch a outline of a man on everyone painting. This helped me out a lot because I can't draw. It was nice evening out socializing and drinking wine. I found out she does classes and she's even available for field trips or coming out to schools.

The owner Chatoniya is such a fabulous person to know and work with. She helped to organize a…read moreT-shirt paint party for my Red Hat Chapter, Dames Extraordinaire. The chapter members had a blast. Many of the members want to sign up for the classes offered by the studio. I would recommend anyone interested in paint and sip parties or art classes to patronize this business. You will enjoy your experience.

Unfortunately, this school has gone downhill significantly. It feels like many of the good teachers…read morehave left, and the overall quality and professionalism have declined. Communication is a major issue -- emails often go unanswered, messages left with the main office don't get returned.

I spent the second half of my grade school years here, before it was called an Academy. Back in…read morethe day it was just John H. Vanderpoel (poel pronounced pool) elementary school, which served grades K-8. No middle school back then, and grade school to high school was a big jump. No buses then, either. We walked to school. In the dead of winter, we walked. It wasn't far for me, though, about 5 blocks down quiet streets lined with huge trees. We lived next-door to my grandparents, who had lived in Beverly since before my mother was born, so I'm thinking my mom went to Vanderpoel, too, but I can't remember for sure. But I do remember the school, a 3-story old brick building that included swings on the playground. I remember my teachers, I remember the gym that doubled as an auditorium, I remember my classmates. The school was named after John H. Vanderpoel (in 1910?) as was Vanderpoel Ave., the street behind the school. John Vanderpoel, born in 1857 in the Netherlands, was an influential artist and taught at the Art Institute of Chicago for 20 years beginning in 1880. Georgia O'Keeffe was one of his students. She praised him as a teacher. Vanderpoel's book, "The Human Figure", was published in 1907. BOY could he draw in pencil & charcoal. Until 1929, his works were housed in the school, then moved to nearby Ridge Park Field House & displayed in the art gallery named after him. Vanderpoel School is indeed part of Beverly's rich history & I loved it there. I loved my neighborhood, my friends, my school, and the simplicity of growing up back in the day (not saying how long ago but it was....long ago). I still have many of my grade school papers & projects. Wow, so different from the work kids do today. Example: a geography project for a state (or country?) that exported cotton. In addition to a written essay, I glued a hunk of cotton to one of the pages. I got an "E" for excellent, no "A" back then at this school. My favorite class: art. I also took kiddie art classes at the Art Institute & then majored in Fine Art in college. I went on to have an art gallery in a Chicago suburb. I'm guessing Mr. Vanderpoel would like that. I'm guessing I would have liked Mr. Vanderpoel.

After 5:00 summer series Wednesday wine down:I recently visited this Little Black Pearl, and I have…read moreto say the energy when I walked in was great. I was surrounded by such positive, welcoming people of all ages. Throughout the night, we sang karaoke, played cards, shot pool and listened to good music. What really stood out to me was how safe, inclusive, and comfortable the environment felt. Everyone was so kind and genuine. But what truly touched my heart was how the community embraced my brother, who is special needs. There was no judgment only acceptance, laughter, and open arms. For the first time in a long time, I didn't feel like I had to be on guard, watching to make sure he was being treated with respect because everyone just welcomed. It was a relaxing night filled with connection and joy. I would absolutely come back and recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, warm, and safe space. Thank you for such an unforgettable expeience.

The organization for which I work recently held an event at Little Black Pearl (LBP). The support…read moreand service we received was beyond stellar! LBP provided the space, catered the food (via their onsite cafe, Carver 47), connected us to amazing balloon and floral vendors, and provided other accoutrements (e.g., tables and chairs, table coverings, a stage, sound and tech support, package management). LBP's one-stop shop especially helpful given that our planning team resided outside of Chicago. There is so much to applaud from the experience: the warm and inviting space exuded elegance; the feast was as beautiful as it was delicious; and the LBP team's interactions with us (from planning to completion) was the epitome of grace and hospitality. They accommodated every request and did so with an exceptional level of excellence. When we asked that the menu include a vegetarian and Halal dish, they ensured guests had multiple options. When we requested assistance erecting our banner, they took on the task of assembling the entire structure, even machine washing and drying it when they noticed a stain. Compared to other spaces we considered (and have used in the past) across the city, LBP's offerings and support stood head and shoulders above and their love was palpable in their attention to details.That they have a heart-centered mission and work in support of youth and community was tasty icing on an already amazing cake. Thank you, Little Black Pearl team, for making our event a world-class experience!

An art show room and gallery on the south side of Chicago. Set up an art party or a Canvas and…read moreCorkscrews paint party! Original art from global, national and local artists!

Very nice place, but the level of unprofessionalism is unbelievable. First, my friends rented this…read moreplace for 3 hours for a bridal shower. It was never explained to them that they would only be given 30 minutes of set up time. Yes, 30 minutes. Furthermore, when the owner Mary was asked about the clean up time, she advised that it would have to be within the 3 hours. Come on now, what venue doesn't allow you at least a hour to set up and clean up? We were charged an additional $100 to stay until 10pm to clean up. Oh and if you plan to play music, be prepared to have the owner come out to say "I'm shutting down the mic because of a noise complaint.' And, what venue doesn't provide trash bags or at least tell you to bring them? If you plan to have food, ask to see the kitchenette. It's smaller than a closet. As a matter of fact, it's 1/3 the size of a standard closet. Yep, it was ridiculous. Finally, to add insult to injury, the owner had left and her assistant was there with us. Can someone explain to me why did this lady come out of the back office to join the party when the strippers arrived? Very unprofessional on so many levels. It's unfortunate. We try to support our own people ( Yes, it's a Black Owned Business). But, when the service is at this level of unprofessionalism and disrespect, it's best to go somewhere else. Noted. Lesson learned. Never Again Will We Use This Establishment. We were told that we had to use our time for clean up time because in the past she had folks hanging and lingering around. Sorry, Ma'am that you had that experience. However, we are not those people. We are educated and professional women with careers. Please reassess your policies because while your place is gorgeous, your service level is horrible. Thanks!