Chuck Jones Big Draw C2E2
Feb
28
to Mar 1

Chuck Jones Big Draw C2E2

We are thrilled to bring the Chuck Jones Big Draw to the C2E2 Family HQ on February 28 - March 1st 2020 at McCormick Place in Chicago. This is the largest and most family friendly event of its kind anywhere in the mid-west reaching a large and diverse demographic celebrating pop culture, comics, imagination, art & more.

5 Creativity Stations

90,000+ Fans Attending over 3 days

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Chuck Jones Basketball Big Draw
Jan
4
6:00 PM18:00

Chuck Jones Basketball Big Draw

On January 4, 2019, we are taking over the Windy City Bulls at the Sears Centre.

An unforgettable night of creativity & imagination will be experienced with the Windy City Bulls and Chuck Jones Center for Creativity Chicagoland. The event will feature creativity stations, custom jerseys for both teams, rare giveaways (while supplies last) and so much looney tunes more.

Don’t miss Chuck Jones Big Draw featuring Looney Tunes! It all goes down at 7pm vs. the Westchester Knicks, and will benefit the backyard experience, which serves after school arts education programs, healing arts in healthcare programs, visual articulation for special needs, and creative events in our communities.

The following in-game promotions and events will take place on this night:

* Double Bobblehead featuring Gus T. Bull & Marvin the Martian*! (*while supplies last starting at 6pm when doors open)

* Theme Jerseys worn by both teams for the first time in G League history!

* Looney Tunes theme art stations throughout the arena concourse!

* Looney Tunes music & cartoons throughout the night!

* Also enjoy a performance by the Chicago Bulls Flippers and a special Bulls Kid Nation Fun Zone Experience!

Ticket fundraiser and proceeds from the Jersey Auctions go to the backyard experience so be sure to invite family and friends to come out! There will also be a special merchandise item to purchase with proceeds going to backyard experience as well!

Get your tickets here through our special ticket portal: When you buy the tickets through our special ticket portal you will be helping to fund our 501(c)3 organization, the backyard EXPERIENCE and Chuck Jones Center for Creativity Chicagoland.

Please click and share this link for ticket purchases: https://fevo.me/chuckjoneswcb

Custom Jersey created by 3ma Studios. Sponsored by Zenni Eyewear for Everyone.

Sponsorship Opportunities available. Contact George@thebackyardexpereince.org

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Visual Candy Night volume5 The Studio Edition
Dec
14
6:30 PM18:30

Visual Candy Night volume5 The Studio Edition

Visual Candy Night

The ultimate studio edition art experience with Warner Brothers Fine Art by Chuck Jones Gallery and Disney Fine Art by Collectors Editions.

Meet big name artists like Tim Rogerson, ARCY, Daniel Killen and more live at the event hand embellishing artwork you purchase and a live art creation from innovative Disney artist Trevor Carlton.

Art, Beer, Wine, Candy, Food, Music & More!

All proceeds from this show go to our non profit the backyard EXPERIENCE to further our art therapy and after school arts programs.

Doors open at 6:30 and stay open until 10:00

REGISTER FOR YOUR FREE TICKET HERE

Meet the artists and hear what goes into their creations.

Featured Artists Include:
Tim Rogerson
Arcy
Trevor Carlton
Stephen Reis
Daniel Killen
Eric Goldberg
Chuck Jones Galleries https://www.instagram.com/chuckjonesgallery/
Ben Olson - Pop Art/Fine Art https://www.instagram.com/3mastudios/
Kenneth Corozza https://www.instagram.com/kennethcarozza/
plus more

Questions? Contact Ben Olson ben@3mastudios.com 630-283-3621

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Red Dot Chicago
Dec
13
6:30 PM18:30

Red Dot Chicago

Red Dot Chicago

The legendary Red Dot experience, featuring famed national & international artists, comes to Schaumburg as we raise money for our arts education & art therapy programs with unique works inspired by the Oscar® winning Chuck Jones.

REGISTER FOR TICKETS HERE

One of a Kind - Original artwork

Artist line up and more being added…

Eric Goldberg

Tim Rogerson

Trevor Carlton

Daniel Killen

Arcy

Fernando Del Rosario

Kenneth Corozza

Benjamin Olson

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SMC&D Saturday Morning Cartoons & Draw  Holiday Edition
Nov
23
10:00 AM10:00

SMC&D Saturday Morning Cartoons & Draw Holiday Edition

Holiday Edition- We will be drawing and making ornaments

Saturday Morning Cartoons & Draw is a place to bring the family and be inspired to create. There will be tables with drawing materials for all members of the family of any artistic level to participate. Draw alongside Chuck Jones Gallery Artist, Ben Olson.

We have Looney Tunes cartoons on the big screen and donuts, coffee and water to enjoy.

Registration fee is required as space is limited. If you need to cancel, please do so no later than the day before for a full refund. Thank you from the backyard EXPERIENCE, an Illinois 501(c)3 non-profit.

We look forward to having you at the studio.

November 23rd from 10 am to noon in the backyard EXPERIENCE

...That's all folks!

Register Here to save your spot.  Don't delay, these events fill up very fast!

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SMC&D Saturday Morning Cartoons & Draw  Bugs Bunny & Elmer Fudd
Aug
24
10:00 AM10:00

SMC&D Saturday Morning Cartoons & Draw Bugs Bunny & Elmer Fudd

Bugs Bunny & Elmer Fudd!

Saturday Morning Cartoons & Draw is a place to bring the family and be inspired to create. There will be tables with drawing materials for all members of the family of any artistic level to participate. Draw alongside Chuck Jones Gallery Artist, Ben Olson.

We have Looney Tunes cartoons on the big screen and donuts, coffee and water to enjoy.

Although this event is free, a $5 refundable registration fee is required as space is limited. If you need to cancel, please do so no later than the week before for a full refund. All registration fees refunded upon attendance. If you would like to donate your registration fee, just let us know at the event. Thank you from the backyard EXPERIENCE, an Illinois 501(c)3 non-profit.

We look forward to having you at the studio.

August 24th from 10 am to noon in the backyard EXPERIENCE

...That's all folks!

Register Here to save your spot.  Don't delay, these events fill up very fast!

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Chuck Jones Baseball Big Draw
Jun
22
6:30 PM18:30

Chuck Jones Baseball Big Draw

CREATIVITY, BASEBALL
& FIREWORKS!

On June 22nd, 2019, we are turning Schaumburg Boomers Stadium into Planet X as the Chuck Jones Big Draw celebrates the imagination and creativity of Duck Dodgers and the 24 1/2 Century.

9 CREATIVITY STATIONS

1000’s OF FANS ATTENDING

FOR OUR 2ND ANNUAL EVENT FANS WILL GET TO EXPERIENCE THE FOLLOWING:

  • 4 How to Draw Stations featuring Marvin the Martian, Daffy Duck, Bugs Bunny and Wile E Coyote

  • Build your own Illudium Q-36 Space Modulator

  • Blank Canvas Experiment with Acme Paint Bombs

  • Sculpt your own Planet X side kick

  • 2 Photo Op stage set ups

All this plus the Schaumburg Boomers players wearing custom Looney Tunes jerseys during the game, gallery art, give aways and a special appearance and pictures with Oscar®!

REGISTER HERE


We would love to have your support as we reach over 4500 people this event! Contact George Vroustouris for sponsorship opportunities at 630.283.3621 or george@thebackyardexperience.org

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Chuck Jones Summer of Creativity
Jun
1
to Aug 10

Chuck Jones Summer of Creativity

THE ULTIMATE TEN WEEK INTERACTIVE CREATIVITY EXHIBITION AT THE SCHAUMBURG TOWNSHIP DISTRICT LIBRARY  

Our 10 week long installation in the library will include the Chuck Jones archives, artifacts, featured works, Chuck’s animation desk, and museum collection, recently on display at The Smithsonian Museum in DC.

This summer program involves a fully interactive experience that will exclusively feature The Chuck Jones Center for Creativity art programs, like our Animation Academy and more.

Chuck Jones animation desk and library will be on display

These programs have been developed to bring the kids and their families back to the library all summer, to interact with our exhibits, read Chuck Jones selected book list, watch Academy Award winning animation classics, and even help Wile E Coyote build a better Road Runner trap, using interactive simple machines tools and resources in our Acme S.T.E.A.M. Lab.

The library will be featuring this exhibit in their Summer Program Guides which are sent to over 50,000 households, bringing in an estimated 200,000+ library patrons to explore and enjoy Chuck Jones’ amazing world of imagination and creativity with the Looney Tunes characters!

Check out the INTERACTIVE EXHIBITION FEATURES HERE

We would love to have your support as we reach over 200,000 people this summer! Contact George Vroustouris for sponsorship opportunities at 630.283.3621 or george@thebackyardexperience.org

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SMC&D Saturday Morning Cartoons & Draw Wile E Coyote & Road Runner
May
18
10:00 AM10:00

SMC&D Saturday Morning Cartoons & Draw Wile E Coyote & Road Runner

Wile E Coyote & Road Runner!


Saturday Morning Cartoons & Draw is a place to bring the family and be inspired to create. There will be tables with drawing materials for all members of the family of any artistic level to participate. Draw alongside Chuck Jones Gallery Artist, Ben Olson.

We have Looney Tunes cartoons on the big screen and donuts, coffee and water to enjoy.

Although this event is free, a $5 refundable registration fee is required as space is limited. If you need to cancel, please do so no later than the week before for a full refund. All registration fees refunded upon attendance. If you would like to donate your registration fee, just let us know at the event. Thank you from the backyard EXPERIENCE, an Illinois 501(c)3 non-profit.

We look forward to having you at the studio.

May 18th from 10 am to noon in the backyard EXPERIENCE

...That's all folks!

Register Here to save your spot.  Don't delay, these events fill up very fast!

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SMC&D Saturday Morning Cartoons & Draw  Marvin
Apr
27
10:00 AM10:00

SMC&D Saturday Morning Cartoons & Draw Marvin

Marvin the Martian!

Saturday Morning Cartoons & Draw is a place to bring the family and be inspired to create. There will be tables with drawing materials for all members of the family of any artistic level to participate. Draw alongside Chuck Jones Gallery Artist, Ben Olson.

We have Looney Tunes cartoons on the big screen and donuts, coffee and water to enjoy.

Although this event is free, a $5 refundable registration fee is required as space is limited. If you need to cancel, please do so no later than the week before for a full refund. All registration fees refunded upon attendance. If you would like to donate your registration fee, just let us know at the event. Thank you from the backyard EXPERIENCE, an Illinois 501(c)3 non-profit.

We look forward to having you at the studio.

April 27th from 10 am to noon in the backyard EXPERIENCE

...That's all folks!

Register Here to save your spot.  Don't delay, these events fill up very fast!

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SMC&D Saturday Morning Cartoons & Draw Pepe Le Pew
Feb
23
10:00 AM10:00

SMC&D Saturday Morning Cartoons & Draw Pepe Le Pew

Pepe Le Pew!

Saturday Morning Cartoons & Draw is a place to bring the family and be inspired to create. There will be tables with drawing materials for all members of the family of any artistic level to participate. Draw alongside Chuck Jones Gallery Artist, Ben Olson.

We have Looney Tunes cartoons on the big screen and donuts, coffee and water to enjoy.

Although this event is free, a $5 refundable registration fee is required as space is limited. If you need to cancel, please do so no later than the week before for a full refund. All registration fees refunded upon attendance. If you would like to donate your registration fee, just let us know at the event. Thank you from the backyard EXPERIENCE, an Illinois 501(c)3 non-profit.

We look forward to having you at the studio.

February 23rd from 10 am to noon in the backyard EXPERIENCE

...That's all folks!

Register Here to save your spot.  Don't delay, these events fill up very fast!

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November Saturday Morning Cartoons & Drop In & Draw
Nov
17
10:00 AM10:00

November Saturday Morning Cartoons & Drop In & Draw

At this month's event we will collaboratively be creating some special Art Pieces for the Hope Filled Holiday Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack Event. Our creations will be showcased at their huge event December 7-9.

Join us for a fun morning of Looney Tunes cartoons on the big screen, and creating something amazing with Chuck Jones Gallery artist, Ben Olson while we indulge in donuts and refreshments.

This is a Free Monthly Event for the public. Bring the family.

Register Here to save your spot.  Don't delay, these events fill up very fast!

For more information on the upcoming Feed My Starving Children Event check out the link here. give.fmdc.org/ilholiday

...That's all folks!

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