Photos: Jim Julin remembered by his friends » WEB_3-JulinRFDArtChair072412 016-Julin chair-4c

Rockford Artist Jim Julin, who passed away Sunday, July 22, was remembered and honored at a flash gathering organized via Facebook, Twitter and e-mails. The gathering took place at Julin’s largest public work, “The Big Chair” at the Rockford Art Museum, 711 N. Main St. More than 150 people attended (pictured above), bringing flowers and many mementoes to decorate “The Big Chair,” including a large banner with a photo of the artist by local photographer Mike Donze mounted on the outside wall of the museum (shown in the left background of the photo below). Saturday, July 28, a fund-raiser was held at Octane Interlounge/Fuzz Salon, 124 N. Main St., one of Julin’s favorite establishments. A special menu of Julin’s favorite food and drink was created for the wonderfully-attended event. More such events are in the works. Andy Fiduccia posted on Facebook: “We just wanted everyone to know, this Saturday, August 4th. Adriatic Café & Live Music Bar, 327 West Jefferson, in downtown Rockford, is having a benefit for the ‘Jim Julin memorial fund’ BANDS INCLUDE: Between Planes Trio-Kelly Steward & Greg Whitson-Six Nights Alone-Jeff Kiefer-Stag-Screw City Swingers (we are still working on more bookings) $10 donation (All donations go directly to the fund) Adriatic will be providing free food (thanks to our sponsors) Der Rathskeller, The Olympic Tavern, Lino’s Restaurant, Pinnons, & Mrs. Fishers. For more info, call 815-967-9939. Thank you for your generosity & help ...” (See page A5 advertisment.) Rockford Art Museum will host a memorial for Julin at 5:30 p.m., Aug. 25, 711 N. Main St. For more information, call (815) 968-2787. Readers may also wish to visit: “Friends of Jim Julin”: http://www.facebook.com/groups/120882611389033/ As a result of funeral and estate financial challenges, please send funds to Chris Julin, Jim’s sister, via PayPal. “Send Someone Money.” Chris’ e-mail is srihca51@juno.com. Another option is to e-mail Betsy Youngquist at betsy@byart.com. She will give you Chris’ address, so you can send a check. Rockford Art Museum’s Greenwich Village Art Fair, which is set for Sept. 15-16, has been dedicated to “the creativity and kindness of Rockford artist Jim Julin.” Anyone interested in participating in a Jim Julin Memorial Canoe Trip/Tube Float/Flamingo Ride (Viking gear or flamingos of some sort will be mandatory) from the old Ace of Diamonds parking lot to the Byron rest stop, may send your preferred weekend date to: contact@rock-rivertimes.com Viking Flamingos and we will announce the most-requested date. Departure time will be 9 a.m. (Photos by Frank Schier)

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Photo by Frank Schier

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