FINAL FRIDAY EVENTS
A monthly gathering on the last Friday of each month, dedicated to building community, deepening spiritual practice, and embracing play.
LOCATION: Cityside Center for Spiritual Living
4619 N Ravenswood Ave., Suite 202
Chicago IL 60640
3/27: Spiritual Game Night with Jason LaRiviere, LSP
7:00p – 9:00p CT / $20 Love Offering
5/29: Art Wall Gallery Opening + Art As Spiritual Practice Workshop
5p-10p CT / Art Gallery / No Cost / Donations Welcome
6/26: Spiritual Game Night with Jason LaRiviere, LSP
7:00p – 9:00p CT / $20 Love Offering
8/28: Art Wall Gallery Opening + Art As Spiritual Practice Workshop
5p-10p CT / Art Gallery / No Cost / Donations Welcome
9/25: Spiritual Game Night with Jason LaRiviere, LSP
7:00p – 9:00p CT / $20 Love Offering
Spiritual Game Night: Connect, Play & Grow
Join us at playing a cooperative game called Catalyst. The game encourages you to get your insights and answers from the best person to get them from, yourself in a fun filled way with great people by your side.
Facilitator: Jason LaRiviere, LSP
Fridays, Mar 27, Jun 26 & Sept 25
7:00p – 9:00p CT
Doors open at 6:30 and close by 9:30p
COST: $20 Suggested Love Offering (no one turned away)
LOCATION: Cityside Center for Spiritual Living
4619 N Ravenswood Ave., Suite 202
Chicago IL 60640
ARTIST STATEMENT
John Ross Wilson is a Chicago-based artist known for his mixed-media abstract approach, creating bold and thought-provoking works. Specializing in studio paintings, large-scale murals, and scenic art installations, his work injects vibrancy into urban spaces while pushing the boundaries of visual expression. Beyond traditional mediums, Wilson’s work spans music, theater, festivals, and education. With over 20 years of experience as a teaching artist in Chicago Public Schools, he has inspired students of all ages. In 2021, he was a featured artist in “The Art of Banksy” exhibit in Chicago, where he showcased twelve paintings alongside Banksy’s work. He has been a live painter at Fulton Street Collective for over five years, marrying music and art with some of Chicago’s best Jazz musicians. His murals and installations can be found in buildings throughout the Chicagoland area.
(Instagram: johnrosswilsonart)
Art Wall Gallery Opening + Art As Spiritual Practice
Join Cityside Spiritual Community and Fulton Street Collective for an inspiring evening of creativity and community! Begin the night enjoying the Cityside Art Wall featuring the newest series from John Ross Wilson, “Flow State,” exploring the intersection of color and emotion through dynamic abstract compositions.
Stay for “The Color of Memory,” a hands-on experience of the artist’s work. John Ross Wilson will guide you through an exploration of choosing colors based on specific emotions from your life to explore the practice behind his work.
Friday, Feb 27
(upcoming events May 29, & Aug 28)
5:30p – 9:30p CT
- 5:30 -9:00pm: “The Flow State” Art Wall Opening
- 7:30pm: The Color of Memory Workshop
- 9:30pm: Doors close
COST: No cost – donations welcome. Suggested donation $20
LOCATION: Cityside Center for Spiritual Living
4619 N Ravenswood Ave., Suite 202
Chicago IL 60640
MATERIALS:
- Supplies provided
- Bring your own beverages and snacks.
No Registration Required.
