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"The Art of Doctor Seuss"

Findows in the windows and other Seuss surprises
“The Art of Dr. Seuss” beginning September 15th

GLENVIEW, IL – AUGUST 21, 2007

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Cat in the Hat (1957-2007), Amdur Gallery of Contemporary Art, 2071 Tower Drive, presents an exhibition featuring The Art of Dr. Seuss - A Retrospective and National Touring Exhibition. The public is invited to attend a complimentary opening reception from 5 – 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 15 where the “Art of Dr. Seuss” collection curator, William W. Dreyer, will be on hand to discuss the exciting exhibition. Amdur Gallery will house the exhibit and serve as the porthole to the thrilling world of Dr. Seuss and the works of Theodor Geisel through September 30th.

Throughout opening weekend, passersby won’t miss the colorful 30-foot Cat in the Hat inflatable will be perched on the roof of Von Maur department store. Children can participate in the Seuss Hat Buffet, where they can make their own red and white Seuss Hat from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at 2671 Navy Boulevard. In addition, The Cat in the Hat character will be visiting kids of all ages throughout The Glen Town Center and at the Amdur Gallery from 1 – 4 p.m. on Saturday only.

The exhibit will chronicle the life and art of Theodor Seuss Geisel from his early drawings in Life Magazine, through his famous Dr. Seuss book collection and finally, Geisel’s Secret Art collection. Works in the exhibition have been curated from significant public and private collections, including the University of California San Diego archives, the Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library and the Dr. Seuss Estate. The collection features rare and never-before-seen art from the 1920's to 1990's.

“The Art of Dr. Seuss” opens Saturday, September 15, 2007 and runs through September 30, 2007. Amdur Gallery of Contemporary Art is located at 2071 Tower Drive, Glenview, IL. Gallery hours: Tuesday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday: 12 noon – 5 p.m. For further information, call 847-998-0777 or visit www.amdurgallery.com.