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  • 26
    26.April

    West Suburban Lapidary Club Meeting

    1:00 pm-3:00 pm
    04.26.2025
    Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
    1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

    Curious about the craft of cutting and polishing stones? Join the West Suburban Lapidary Club (WSLC) for monthly meetings at the Museum, where you’ll explore the fascinating world of lapidary art! Each session includes presentations and expert guidance on transforming rough stones into polished masterpieces. Sign up for the Museum’s digital newsletter for details on upcoming programs.

    Club Meeting 1 p.m.
    Program @ 2 p.m. – 60 minute
    Teens to Adults Welcome
    Regular Museum Admission
    WSLC & Museum Members Free
    Register here

  • 27
    27.April

    Community Music Program: Michael Miles Returns

    2:00 pm-3:00 pm
    04.27.2025
    Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
    1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

    Musical hunter-gatherer. Electrifying performer. Boundless bender of genres—folk music, classical, jazz, pop… you simply must hear him play. Midwest Records described Miles as “Chicago’s best-kept secret.” Michael joins us with banjo and guitar in hand, and stories to tell from decades of travel and collaborations, for an afternoon of musical splendor. The Chicago SunTimes said, “Give the banjo to Michael J. Miles and you’ll hear a mighty soul-stirring sound.” More at MilesMusic.org.

    Performance – 2:00 p.m. – 60 minutes – Ages 10 years and Up
    $20 per person – Museum Members $5
    Limited Capacity – Register here 

  • 03
    03.May

    Rock and Mineral ID Class

    10:30 am-11:45 am
    05.03.2025
    Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
    1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

    Join geologist Sara Kurth for a hands-on rock and mineral identification class. Learn to classify minerals using observation and hardness testing. Perfect for curious rock-hounds or scouts working on Earth Science badges, this class will deepen your understanding of earth science and teach you to identify rocks and minerals like a pro!

    Class – 10:30 a.m – 75 minutes
    Ages 8 yrs. and up
    $10 per person – Museum Members Free
    Reservations Required – Register here

  • 03
    03.May

    Rockin’ Jewelry for Kids

    1:30 pm-2:15 pm
    05.03.2025
    Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
    1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

    Unleash your creativity in this fun, hands-on jewelry-making workshop! Design your own unique gemstone creations—including a necklace, a keychain, and a pin. All materials are provided. Afterward, explore the Museum and enjoy a fun scavenger hunt. This workshop is the perfect way to delve into the world of stone jewelry.

    Activity  – 1:30 p.m – 45 minutes
    Ages 8 yrs. and up
    $15 per person
    Museum Members receive 10%
    Discount with code
    Reservations Required – Register here

  • 31
    31.May

    Stone Hunt

    2:00 pm-2:45 pm
    05.31.2025
    Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
    1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

    This hands-on activity allows children and adults to search for gems and minerals among more common rocks on the Museum’s outdoor patio. Learn the difference between rocks and minerals and how to distinguish between them. Each rock or mineral found is identified and can be taken home. Rocks from home can be brought in for identification.

    Ages 5 and up – Limited capacity
    45-minutes outdoors (weather permitting) – $5.00 per child
    Regular Museum Admission for Adults & Seniors – Museum Members Free
    Reservations Required – Register here