Unity Through the Arts will bring together students at Peterson Elementary School and members of the surrounding neighborhood as they participate in the arts as a community from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at the school, 5510 N. Christiana Ave.
The event will tentatively include:
• Aerial Dance Chicago
• Vocal Chaos
• Preview of Peterson's musical performance of "Oliver!"
• Drum circles
• NEIU students facilitating mural painting
• Peterson student art show
• Frankenstone Art Center video booth
• Student songwriter groups
• Make-and-take art projects
• Food sales to benefit the eighth-grade class trip
• Silent auction to benefit the fine arts department