Alternating Currents: When Images Speak A night where visual art and poetry meet. Join us this Friday at Aponte Art Gallery for an immersive evening of art and spoken word. 🕕 Gallery Open: 6–10 PM 🎤 Poetry Reading: 8 PM An evening of voices, stories, and spoken word unfolding alongside the art. Original works are on view and available for acquisition. Collectors are invited to discover and take home something meaningful from this exhibition. Free event • Walk-ins welcome 📍

Love Reinvented—bold art, real emotion, one unforgettable evening. Meet the artists, enjoy wine and chocolates, and bring a friend to experience the show. ❤️ Also explore our gift shop featuring handmade jewelry, fine art prints, silk scarves, bags, postcards, T-shirts, and other one-of-a-kind artistic gift ideas. Doors open this Friday at 6 PM. Opening reception from 6–10 PM. Location: 5504 W Lawrence ave Street parking available.

Hello, I’m reaching out to invite you to a special art exhibit at Aponte Art Gallery inspired by the music, culture, and impact of Bad Bunny. With 18 exhibiting artists this promises to be a great show! Un Invierno en Chicago 📅 Friday, January 23rd 🕕 6:00–10:00 PM 📍 5504 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago This is a free event, and all walk-ins are welcome. Join us for an evening celebrating art, culture, and community. I would love to see you there. Cheers! Janice Aponte Aponte

Canto de la Isla — Photography by Ken Álvarez Saturday, December 13 • 6–10 p.m. Join us for a powerful photographic exhibition by Chicago native and Puerto Rican descendant Ken Álvarez, celebrating 55 years behind the lens. “Canto de la Isla” highlights Ken’s most meaningful images—Aguadilla’s waves, bomba dancers in motion, river paths, and candid moments that reveal the soul of Puerto Rico. His work is a visual love letter to the island that shaped his family and spirit. Co