Community Corner

Meet the Artists Behind This Year's 'Benches on the Avenue'

Stop by your favorite bench along Oak Park Avenue Saturday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for a chance to meet the artist.

Are you a fan of this year's game-themed Benches on the Avenue?

Stop by Music in the Plaza Saturday, June 14, for a chance to meet this year's bench artists.

Oak Park Avenue  is speckled with their designs of hippos, geese, birds and more to fit the theme of "Let the Games Begin!" Benches celebrate games of all kinds, including "Hungry Hungry Hippos," "Duck Duck Goose" and "Angry Birds." 

Benches are placed in front of businesses along Oak Park Avenue, from 172nd to 176th streets.

The artists will be stationed at their benches to talk about their designs and also to take photos and sign autographs.

Music in the Plaza is held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday evenings. 


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