Current Event
Women of Libertyville:
In Their Own Words.
October 9 - November 7
GALLERY HOURS:
Monday: 9:30am – 8pm
Tuesday, Wednesday (some monthly events on weds)
Thursday: 9:30am – 8pm
Friday: By appointment only
Saturday: 9:30am – 2pm
Location: Adler Arts Center, 1700 North Milwaukee Ave Libertyville, Illinois 60048
Women of Libertyville: In Their Own Words is an original storytelling exhibition celebrating the lives of select Libertyville senior women whose experiences, relationships, and contributions helped shape the community we know today. Through recorded oral histories, photographs, artwork, and personal reflections, visitors are invited to experience history through the voices of those who lived it.
Created in partnership with storyteller Karrie McDermott (In Their Own Words), StoryCorps, the Adler Arts Center and, the Libertyville Historical Society, this exhibition honors the power of everyday lives and preserves these stories for future generations.
Past Events
The Coffee Test Story, Writers Theater
Stepping onto the stage at the Writers Theatre in Glencoe, Illinois, our founder, Karrie McDermott, perfectly mirrored the venue's dedication to profound narrative craft. She didn't just share a success story; she shared a human one. Karrie took us back to that all-too-familiar post-graduation crossroads where necessity outweighs preference. For Karrie, that meant accepting a job selling coffee equipment—a career move that would eventually bring her industry accolades, but started with a secret she kept from everyone.
Short Story Theatre Highland Park Arts Center
We had the privilege of joining the incredible Short Story Theatre community at the Highland Park Arts Center. Sharing a story is an act of courage, and we were so grateful for the enthusiastic audience that gathered to listen. Our piece, "What a High School Minimum Wage Job Taught Me," resonated in a way we never fully expected.