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Take an afternoon and visit the 2021 Benches on the Avenue, “Album Cover Tour.” View some of the most iconic and memorable album covers of all time. Scan the QR code and hear favorite songs from the featured musicians. Starting at Zabrocki Plaza, follow the map north down Oak Park Avenue.
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Many thanks to the following contributors, without whose help this project would not have happened: • Our generous sponsors for their financial support of this project • Each and every artist who generously shares his or her time, incredible talent and creativity with the residents and visitors to the village • John Kasman and Bev Schatte of Aero Rubber Company, Inc. for donating warehouse space to house the benches
TOYS IN THE ATTIC
Artists Dante DiBartolo, Allen Jebens, Tom Liston, Bob Renaud and Terri Nugent Sponsor Leonard & Associates, Ltd. This “Toys in the Attic” bench pays tribute to the 1975 Aerosmith album of the same name. Containing hits such as “Walk this Way” and “Sweet Emotion,” it is one of Aerosmith’s most popular and enduring albums. The bench is comprised of flat plywood panels arranged in layers to create a 3D illusion of the figures featured on the album design. About the artists: Dante is a freelance painter and sculptor; Allen is a retired educator; Tom is a retired chemist/amateur woodworker; Bob is a retired environmental engineer/amateur woodworker; and Terri is a retired engineer.
FLEETWOOD MAC RUMORS
Artists Tim O’Brien and Samantha Cook Sponsor CDE Collision Centers This bench replicates the 1977 Fleetwood Mac album “Rumors,” which spawned a slew of hits such as “Don’t Stop,” “Go Your Own Way” and “The Chain.” Band members Stevie Nicks and Mick Fleetwood are depicted in fiberglass and acrylic paint, and Nicks’ dress is real black lace that blows in the wind. About the artists: Tim enjoys painting, drawing and tattooing. Both Tim and Samantha have a life-long passion for art. Their process of creative experimentation and risk-taking has enabled them to create art in a variety of mediums.
MY FAIR LADY
Artist Nick Schulien Sponsor Allied Restoration Contractors This bench pays homage to the 1964 musical “My Fair Lady” and its memorable soundtrack. The movie, which was based on George Bernard Shaw’s 1913 play “Pygmalion,” featured classic songs such as “The Rain in Spain” and “I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face.” The bench is made of plywood, PVC pipe, outdoor cloth, lace, feather and stuffing. About the artist: Nick is a former high school art teacher and has been making benches for 17 years. He said it’s been an enjoyable undertaking to create different benches each year.
EXPRESS YOURSELF
Artist Emma Kresal Sponsor Christopher Burke Engineering, Ltd. The “Express Yourself” bench honors the Material Girl herself, Madonna, by featuring the cover of her 1986 album “True Blue.” The bench is constructed with different types of acrylic paint and uses a paint splatter technique on the seat and a glitter effect on the back. About the artist: Emma was a graphic design student at Illinois State University who graduated this spring with a Bachelor’s Degree. This is her second year participating in the Benches on the Avenue program. She enjoys reading, working out and listening to music.
COLORING CHICAGOLAND
Artists Gabrielle Ciuteikis and Jacob Diaz Sponsor International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Local 9 This bench is inspired by Chance the Rapper’s 2016 mixtape “Coloring Book,” which explores love and nostalgia. On the bench, Chance is a cut-out with a hat and shirt made of cloth to give a realistic feel. Other elements were added (such as a Sox hat and background stars) to celebrate Chance’s hometown of Chicago. The bench is made primarily of plywood, latex paint and spray paint. About the artists: Gabrielle is a local artist whose paintings range from animals to plants to portraits. Jacob is also an artist and has a soft style when it comes to painting. They work well together and have collaborated on bigger projects like murals.
THE DOUBLE Z
Artists Sherrie Ordaz and Michael Woodman Sponsor International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Local 9 A tribute to the band ZZ Top. The bench is made of plywood, fiberglass/ resin, bondo, solar lighting and recycled materials, along with restored Texas license plates. On the back you will find an oversized replica of their unique “Eliminator” yellow album. About the artists: Sherrie and Michael try to challenge their artistic abilities by creating new and inventive ways to showcase their art skills. Using recycled materials is always a staple in their designs.
YELLOW SUBMARINE
Artist Delaney Dillon Sponsor Aero Rubber Company, Inc. This bench honors “Yellow Submarine,” the 1969 album and 1968 animated film by legendary rock band the Beatles. In addition to featuring animated versions of Paul, George, John and Ringo, the bench also includes the line “All You Need Is Love,” which is one of the most famous songs from the album. About the artist: Delaney is a freshman at Andrew High School. This is her third bench and her first solo bench, having created the others with her twin sister Kathleen. She loves acting, art, running cross country, bowling and playing badminton.
YELLOW BRICK ROAD Artist Catherine Trezek Sponsor Aurelio’s Pizza
This bench recreates the 1973 Elton John album “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.” In it, Elton is saying goodbye to the rich city life and looking to return to the country. In addition to lyrics from the album, the bench also features a 3-D Elton cutout and is made with acrylic paints and pieces of wood. About the artist: This is Catherine’s third bench, and she enjoys making them very much. She’s a working artist, painting portrait commissions and nature art. She loves making things and has an art degree from St. Xavier University.
ZENYATTA MONDATTA
Artists Tinley Park Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association Sponsor Robinson Engineering, Ltd. This bench pays tribute to the 1980 Police album “Zenyatta Mondatta,” which includes classics such as “Don’t Stand So Close to Me” and “De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da.” It has movable album cover openings that reveal spinning records of wood beneath. About the artists: This is the first bench created by the Tinley Park Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association and was a group effort.
THE WALL Artist Julie Ucha Sponsor ExperiGreen Lawn Care Not only does this bench feature the iconic wall from the cover of the 1979 Pink Floyd concept album “The Wall,” it also features illustrations from the inside covers, as well. This bench tries to emulate the psychedelic sounds of the band and the different characters in the story through paint and wood. About the artist: Julie is a 2020 graduate of DePaul University, having majored in graphic design. She’s lived in Tinley Park her entire life and has loved music for just as long. “The Wall” is one of her favorite albums, and she was very excited to bring her love of music to the city she also loves.
ALBUMS OF MY CHILDHOOD Artist Jennifer Schulien Sponsor Tinley Park Roller Rink
This bench collects some of the albums that helped shape the artist’s childhood, including the 1976 ABBA album “Arrival,” the 1981 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra album “Hooked on Classics,” and the 1986 Peter Gabriel album “So.” The bench is made of plywood, paint, rope, fabric, resin, greenery, insulating foam and plastic bags. About the artist: This is Jennifer’s 16th year building benches. She has created many over the years, and she said it’s always a challenge to think of something new and different to do. She said she especially enjoys being able to work on the benches with her father, Nick.
EUROPE ‘72
Artists Laura Garrity and Family Sponsor 350 Brewing Company This bench honors the 1972 Grateful Dead triple live album “Europe ’72.” Featured are the album cover on the back of the bench, and the famous “Truckin’ Fool” character smashing an ice cream cone against his head on the front. The artists used wood and paint to create this bench. About the artists: Laura Garrity, her children Grace, Tommy and Shane, along with her husband Steve worked on this bench as a family. Laura is a local stay-at-home mom and substitute teacher.
FREEWHEELIN’ IN THE U.S.A. Artist Marty Rose Sponsor Apple Chevrolet
This bench features two classic album covers from Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen; “Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan” from 1963, and the Boss’ “Born in the USA” from 1984. The planter boxes depict a few songs from the albums. It is constructed from plywood with sculpting to create a 3-D effect. It is painted with acrylics. About the artist: Marty Rose enjoys art as a hobby, both visual and literary compositions. He has participated in the Benches project almost every year since its conception.
STAIRWAY TO ZEPPELIN
Artists Angela Simpson, Mike Schultz and Family Sponsor The Odyssey This bench is a tribute to English rock band Led Zeppelin and combines a few of the artists’ favorite album covers, including the band’s untitled 1971 album. The bench is made with acrylic paints, stuffed canvas, instafoam and wood cut-outs. About the artists: This is the third year Angela and Mike have participated in the Benches on the Avenue program. They said they enjoy the challenge of using their creative talents to create and bring to life their artistic vision. Mike is a tattoo artist, and Angela loves to make art.
IT’S FIVE O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE Artist Kathleen Dillon Sponsor Ed & Joe’s Restaurant
This bench pays tribute to the songs of Jimmy Buffett, who is famous for transporting listeners to island paradises through his music. In addition to the song “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” the bench also namechecks other Buffett classics such as “Cheeseburger in Paradise” and “Margaritaville.” The bench is made of plywood, paint, matting (for the tree) and canvas material. About the artist: Kathleen is a freshman at Andrew High School. This is her third bench, the first solo, having done the others with her twin sister Delaney. She loves to play volleyball and make art in her free time.
ILLINOIS REPRESENTS
Artists Amy Frale and Carla Zidek Sponsor CNB Bank & Trust, N.A. The “Illinois Represents” bench celebrates a variety of musicians who have a connection to Illinois, including Chance the Rapper, The Smashing Pumpkins, Chicago, Jennifer Hudson, Fall Out Boy, Styx and Cheap Trick, among many others. A piece of each album cover is integrated into the design, and the back features a large spinning disc with all of the covers on it. About the artists: Amy and Carla are both longtime residents of Tinley Park and admirers of the Benches on the Avenue. They are friends and coworkers at Millennium Elementary School. Amy is an art teacher, and Carla is a technology aide in the library.
THE STORIES WE TELL OURSELVES Artists Veronica and Melissa Arreola Sponsor 350 Brewing Company
This bench pays tribute to the band Nothing More, specifically its 2017 album “The Stories We Tell Ourselves.” The artist used plain tubing to create the stage, which has working lights. The crowd is 3D, and visitors can sit right next to the singer, Jonny Hawkins. The back has water bottles, cables and crates to give it a 3-D feel. About the artists: Veronica is a freelance artist. She does murals, custom pinatas and wood cutouts for yard/room decorations. Melissa is a college student pursuing her love of art. This is the second year for the sisters.
PURPLE RAIN
Artists Jennifer Bullard and The Painted Turtle Sponsor An English Garden Flowers & Gifts The “Purple Rain” bench is a tribute to the 1984 Prince album of the same name. The album, which served as the soundtrack to the movie “Purple Rain” starring Prince himself, contains classic songs such as “When Doves Cry” and the title track. The bench features 3-D flowers and Prince’s iconic symbol. About the artists: The Painted Turtle is a nonprofit art studio for adults with disabilities. Artists learn and practice art techniques and mediums to create their own art to sell. The artists make 100% profits from their artwork to gain financial stability and independence.
THE WEEKND “STARBOY” Artist Jaclyn Reidy Sponsor Tinley Park Park District
This bench features Canadian musician the Weeknd, depicted as he appears on the cover of his hit 2016 album “Starboy.” The flower boxes show images of concert fireworks, and the back portrays the silhouette of a concert audience. The bench was made with acrylic paint. About the artist: Jaclyn is an artist and a resident of Orland Park who has exhibited in numerous art fairs in the Chicago area. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in graphic design from Saint Xavier University and a Master’s Degree in studio art from Governors State University. This is her second year participating in the Benches on the Avenue program.
KISS DESTROYER
Artist Rick Villarreal Sponsor Abendroth Accounting and Tax Services, Inc. This bench depicts the cover of the iconic 1976 Kiss album “Destroyer,” which includes classics such as “Detroit Rock City,” “Shout It Out Loud” and “Beth.” The bench features 3D cutouts of each of the four band members – Paul Stanley, Peter Criss, Ace Frehley and Gene Simmons – as well as foam sculpture to bring out other effects. Special thanks to Rick’s children, Lucas and Ella for their help. About the artist: Rick worked as an artist on the ESPN show “His and Hers,” which ran for eight years. He is currently the owner/artist of Ricasso Artworks Tattoo Studio. Kiss is Rick’s favorite childhood band.
Summer Events Cruise Nights
June 1 to August 31 5:00 - 8:00 pm Tuesday Nights
Along Oak Park Avenue Sponsored by VFW Bremen Post 2791
FREE family events all summer long! Visit TinleyPark.org for more information.
Farmers Market June 5 to October 9 8:00 am - 12:30 pm Every Saturday
Oak Park Avenue Train Station Presented by R Market
Music in the Plaza
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Select Saturdays
Oak Park Avenue Train Station | Opening bands provided by House of Music June 26 Shock the System (Hard Rock) July 10 Whiskey Road (Country) July 24 The Walk-Ins (Variety) August 7 Five Guys Named Moe (Classic Rock) August 21 95th Street Band (Horn Band) August 28 Reckless (Variety) September 11 Austin Edwards Band (Country) Presenting Sponsors - Avocado Theory and Massage Envy, Tinley Park
Downtown Tinley Block Party
Sunday, July 18 | Noon - 7:00 pm
South Stage 12:00 pm Final Say (Variety) 4:00 pm Tropixplosion (Tropical)
Join us as we celebrate like islanders with tropical bands on two stages, a new “Taste of Tinley” food experience, beverages and lots of free entertainment for the entire family.
North Stage 12:00 pm Mr. Myers (Caribbean Rock) 4:00 pm Cadillac Grove (Rockin’ R&B)
Along Oak Park Avenue
Sponsored by Massage Envy, Tinley Park
Statues on the Avenue Our village welcomes all of you to take the walking tour along Oak Park Avenue and see the wonderful bronze sculptures we have on display. A special thanks to Emily Zabrocki, former first lady of Tinley Park, for her assistance in selecting the bronze sculptures and for writing the descriptive narratives.
Home Delivery
sculpted by Blair Muhlestein
Home Delivery transports us to an earlier time, much like the buildings that we see from the plaza. Here we see a young man, taking pride in his bike and his delivery of papers. Many of us remember the responsibilities of the papers delivered on time, as well as the drudgery of getting up early and facing those bad weather days!
Long May It Wave
sculpted by Blair Muhlestein
Three children recreate the battle-weary flag-bearer and fife and drum players of the Revolutionary War as they play. This sculpture takes on added significance as we remember the events of September 11, 2001. We continue to take pride in our flag and what it symbolizes and remember to rejoice in our freedoms as Americans.
The Good Book
sculpted by Mark Lundeen
This sculpture captures the bond between the old and young. Many of us remember a grandmother, favorite aunt, neighbor or friend reading to us as we sat enjoying not only the story, but the sense of sharing and love that brought us together.
First Star
sculpted by Dennis Smith
In First Star, a father, rooted as an observatory, scans the dusky sky of a summer day, searching for that first evening star, creating for his daughter a vision of a broad universe beyond anything her young mind can yet imagine.
Tinley Park Firefighters sculpted by A. Joseph Kinkle
The design of this statue was selected to depict those early days, a firefighter called to duty with a look of determination and concern to handle the task at hand. This tribute contains the names of all firefighters who served Tinley Park during the first 100 years, 1901 to 2001.
Twist in Time
sculpted by James Haire
Here we see a young boy enjoying a fine summer day on a rope swing beneath the branch of a favorite tree. Most of us remember the joy of feeling the wind brush across our face as we swoop up and down, up and down, higher and higher on the swings of our youth.
Heading Out
sculpted by Dennis Smith
Heading Out is an image about beginnings. Think about the mind and vision of a child; the trial and error—the pure work that accompanies the task of learning to walk. Beyond the falls, the bumps and bruises of the effort, finally those first steps take form and the child heads out into the world.
Dorothy and Friends sculpted by Phyllis C. Beattie
This sculpture was originally commissioned to memorialize Dorothy Vogt, who was a community leader and volunteer in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It depicts Mrs. Vogt as a young girl, doing what she loved best, reading with her dog in the park.
Tender Touch
sculpted by George Lundeen
Tender Touch is a life-size sculpture of a young woman dressed in period clothing from the turn of the century. This woman stands between Fulton House and the train station and brings to mind the early settlers who underwent difficult journeys and untold hardships to find promise of a better life.
Village of Tinley Park Michael W. Glotz Mayor Kristin A. Thirion Village Clerk Trustees William P. Brady William A. Brennan Diane M. Galante Dennis P. Mahoney Michael G. Mueller Colleen M. Sullivan
www.TinleyPark.org