On Friday, June 19, 2020, an anonymous benefactor began to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses. This person provided The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with $10 gift certificates, to be used at select businesses. Certificates are given to anyone who purchases more than $50 of artwork.
Morrison businesses included Original Taco; Family Chef Restaurant; China House; Fat Boy’s; Hero’s Bar & Grill; Happy Joe’s Pizza; Isle of Rhodes, Embraced; Original Taco; Family Chef Restaurant; China House; Fat Boy’s; Hero’s Bar & Grill; Happy Joe’s Pizza or Brick Block Pub.
Isle of Rhodes, at 111 W. Main Street, will benefit from a second round of certificates earned from Monday, September 28, through Sunday, October 4.
“The selection of businesses is at the discretion of our donor,” stated Sharon Boyles. “The goal is to encourage residents to shop locally and support our businesses. Each week, a different Morrison business will be selected.” Thank you for your patronage! Come support our community.
The Loft on Main continues to be closed during posted business hours but is open by appointment. For information, requests to view items not currently on display in the windows, or to make a purchase, please call 815-718-3682 between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Please check our Facebook posts for updated information.
Sara Vanderkleed, nee Vankooten, is a Morrisonian who now lives in Lafayette, IN. As an artist and instructor, she produces fine art paintings and mixed media collages, using acrylic and watercolor paint combined with pastels, maps, and paper art. Her range of “styles” make it easy to choose something to purchase. The large watercolor and pastel piece features Morrison Market Street. Below is an acrylic painting titled “Random and Coherent Thoughts.” It has no discernible subject.
