LOTUS POWER : Art, Food, Drink, DJ Pleather Heather Classics v. EDM Mashup
Schedule
Fri Aug 15 2025 at 04:00 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Timeless Arts Gallery & Studio | Chicago, IL

About this Event
Getting the old BC (Before Covid) "PoP-uP" Crew back together after 6 years, only THIS time, we have our own gallery, bordering Chicago's beautiful Roscoe Village / Lakeview Neighborhoods.
Timeless Arts Gallery & Studio at 3040 N. Ashland.
Returning Lineup includes the Queen of Chicago's art scene, Miss Ruth La Sure, Heather Barstow aka DJ Pleather Heather, Laura Slota, Jenn-Y., Ivan Bilic, Sunshine Unit and gallery owner, Rob John Proue, PLUS Readings by "Dr." Madelin Addams.
Heather came up with the idea for Lotus POWER from the Season 3 Premiere, "No Man Is an Island", of the popular television show The White Lotus, and although I've never seen it (don't watch TV "programming" anymore), I love the concept of a peaceful artistic retreat in the Heart of the City, where Pleather Heather is mashing up Classics with today's EDM! cRaZy!
"...everyone is kind of dealing with the fact that this is a healing show, dealing with our bullshit, like getting on vacation in the summer, it's a happy thing too, leaving the bad stuff behind, healing and just enjoying the summer. The belly of the well, there's a lot of undercurrent, it can be emotional...." Heather Barstow (I was typing as she was RANTING, so I may have butchered it badly.)
"Artists lay their hearts (and souls) on the line, everytime."
Canvas, oils, acrylics, some alcohl inks by Ruth, Kat Nesbitt's pOp-uP photography, Ivan's Artography, Rob's metal sculpture & jewelry, some unique furniture concepts by Kevin Stack and Nino, putting out some pretty amazing angle-iron and teakwood root furniture, buddha statues, wine racks...imaginative stuff.
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SAVE THE DATE.
Lotus POWER
Friday, August 15, 4 to 10 PM
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FREE Parking directly in front of Timeless Arts on SOUTHBOUND Ashland Ave. Northbound is PAID parking. Or, you can park free on Nelson St. & Barry Ave., one street north and south of us.
Walk to CTA #9 (Ashland) and #77 (Belmont) bus stops.
CTA Brownline Paulina station is 0.5 miles away. When exiting station, go south on Lincoln Ave to 6-Corners,continuing south on Ashland Ave., past Central Savings Bank, the medical center, then XFinit, a few hundred feet past Barry Ave. to 3040 N. Ashland. :)
Free Event. Donation-based tickets can be purchased on this page. Thanks for your support. It really is appreciated.
Are you a results-based sales or marketing master looking for work? Pull me aside. Sky is the limit. Or, just call me at 312-685-2311. Rob is Timeless.



Me at work, and some finished rings. In the photo, I'm pounding out a piece of copper that from an old copper gutter downspout that I'm transforming into a "Razor Roze". Check it out.
Agenda
🕑: 03:30 PM
3:30 PM Doors Open
Info: Getting off early today? Stop by the gallery early. We're here!
Untitled agenda
🕑: 03:30 PM
3:30 PM Doors Open Early
🕑: 04:30 PM
4:00 PM Lotus POWER Opening Reception Begins
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 AM
7:00 PM Artist Introductions & Artist Talk
Info: Get to know the artists and ask questions.
Where is it happening?
Timeless Arts Gallery & Studio, 3040 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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