Connecting Edgewater

Connecting Edgewater Programs

Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 12:00 PM-2:00 PM

Spend an afternoon in the 1920’s: A Xlylophone Recital

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Lunch will be served.

Joel Cohen, Chicago native and professional percussionist, presents a xylophone recital of music from 100 years ago.

Joel has been active in the Chicago music scene for over 50 years, including 47 seasons with the Grant Park Orchestra,as well as countless opera and ballet performances.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 4:00 PM-6:00 PM

Dream Vessel Creation: An Experiential Expressive Arts Workshop

Led by Sharon Hyson, ATR

Arts Administrator / Art Therapist / Art Educator / Teaching Artist

Register Here Or RSVP by calling 773-234-0630 if electronic communication is not possible.

This program will be about 90 minutes with light refreshments available throughout.

Sharon guides you to collect your dreams and wishes to put forth on the outside and

inside of your Mixed Media Vessel. Possibilities may include any of the following: stones, clay, sea shells, and coins, plus decorative

papers, natural materials, pressed flowers, and collaged text for montaging your container. Feel free to bring a couple of your own small charms or mementos to include in your Vessel.

Learn about the Power of Art and Art Therapy in this workshop.

Sharon was an Adjunct Professor at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and worked at

Marwen’s Career Fair for 5 years. She directed the art therapy program at

The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago / Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, and curated an art exhibit

for the National Aphasia Association’s National Conference and for the city's ADA Celebration where she was the Art Director.

Her experience includes facilitating Professional Development In-Services for Staff (for National Nurses Month, the Hamdard Center, the Indo-American Center, Centro Romero), and Artist in Residence Programs. She has designed Intergenerational Art Programs, Curated Arts Exhibits, and many Special Event Community Programs.

Sharon has trained and supervised volunteers, interns, and medical students, training all in communication to be a vital part of the art program,

Sharon continues to create and run Recreational, Educational, and Therapeutic Arts and Art Therapy Programming. Sharon often wears jewelry she made from office supplies or sewing supplies or shells or beach glass or pop tops.