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spring shows

Midwest Bonsai Society Spring Show & Sale
May 15 & 16, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Midwest Bonsai Society holds its spring show featuring spring-blooming trees, bonsai on rocks, and Suiseki (the Japanese art of stones). Vendors, demonstrations, and workshops for all skill levels will be offered. Registration is required for workshops; information about them may be found at www.midwestbonsai.org/.

Ikebana International Show
May 22 & 23, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The Ikebana International Society presents this show, which features many educational opportunities to learn about the mechanics and techniques of Ikebana.

Northshore Iris & Daylily Society Show & Sale
May 29 & 30, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Sponsored by the Northshore Iris & Daylily Society, the show features more than ten artistic arrangements and 75 irises in bloom. Irises and daylilies will also be available for purchase.

Northern Illinois Hosta Society Show & Sale
June 5 & 6, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The Northern Illinois Hosta society presents this show in Burnstein Hall in the Regenstein Center.

Sogetsu School of Illinois Sogetsu Ikebana Exhibit
June 12, noon – 4:30 p.m. & June 13, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

This show features Yaeko Baily and members of the Sogetsu School of Illinois demonstrating the Sogetsu School of Ikebana's flower-arranging techniques and answering questions.