J. R. Kortman premiers "Snow Palace" holiday windows by ScaryHouse for Downtown Merry & Bright celebration November 29th


You won't want to miss "Merry & Bright! Stroll on State" Saturday evening (Nov. 29) from 4 to 9pm. Make sure you stop by J. R. Kortman Center for Design and see our holiday windows designed by the creative team at ScaryHouse...Concept artists "Scary" Dan Gildea, Mari Rocha Gildea, and Sam Cornn have created "Snow Palace," a beautiful visually interactive display that will make the season Merry & Bright for all who see it. You'll see the "abominable snow monkeys" who have come to protect the Snow Palace where Santa stores all the cool gifts from around the world. Step inside J. R. Kortman and EXPLORE the colorful gift ideas that are inside the shimmering white Snow Palace!
     And then make your way upstairs to the Kortman Gallery and see the amazing "Art+Design: Converging Creativity" holiday group exhibition. See what wonderful works 40 great Rockford artists created from 5 intriguing design objects. Tim Stotz will be tending the Kortman Gallery Bar serving up "Berry, Merry Martinis" and hot Gluhwein created by Stephanie Caltagerone. Relax with holiday cheer overlooking the holiday ice rink placed on Main Street right in front of our store! Hope to see you Saturday night...Merry & Bright!