If you would like to become active in the DGN Friends of Fine Arts, please consider attending one of our monthly meetings, or contact a member of the Executive Board to see where your help is most needed. New faces and helping hands are always welcome!

Thursday, December 31, 2020

Final Day of Voting for Holiday Movie Bracket..

 Welcome back to day 11, the final day of voting for the DGN FOFA Holiday Movie Bracket. Tomorrow we announce the winning movie and the winner of the gift card to Anderson's Bookstore. 

Every vote counts!  Please complete the google form to ensure that your favorite is crowned Champion.  Feel free to share with others.

Click on this link to play:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgwRoMmcI6HxVGMywyrE-ZiDoEZvY74z5mmbyj-AA8ryC_hg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Have fun and have a lovely New Year's Eve,

DGN FOFA

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

A day to vote two Finalists of the Holiday Movie Bracket...

 

Welcome back to day 10 of the Holiday Movie Bracket.  

Today is the semi-final round and we vote for the two finalists.

 Every vote counts!  Please complete the google form to ensure that your favorites continue to move forward.  Feel free to share with others.

 Click on this link to play:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2TjsoNEvolBJc9HhpCTFJT0UM_O7KZcxpn2Vl_bKCILTMJg/viewform?usp=sf_link

 Have fun,

DGN FOFA

Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Voting for Day 9 Holiday Movie Bracket is open!

Welcome back to day 9 of the Holiday Movie Bracket.  

Today, we determine the champion of "Oldy Alley" and "Animated Ave". The winners will compete in the semi-final round and face either Die Hard or Elf.

Every vote counts!  Yesterday, Die Hard won with 51% of the votes. Please complete the google form to ensure that your favorites continue to move forward.  Feel free to share with others.

 Click on this link to play:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc85f01Rs4tdDzMeixhve6jC3N6qwTLLRJv369l7woMy2_vmQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

 Have fun,

DGN FOFA

Monday, December 28, 2020

Day 8 Holiday Movie Bracket Voting is open!

 Welcome back to day 8 of the Holiday Movie Bracket.  

Today, we determine the champion of two of the theme categories; Contemporary Court, and Do They Count & Spooky Circle. The winners move to the semi-final round.

 Every vote counts!  Please complete the google form to ensure that your favorites continue to move forward.  The form lists winners from the previous day.  Feel free to share with others.

 Click on this link to play:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetL9_noZqHnm0jNuNOQoU9bZxmuCITsY-_d59Yxv5bzK2ctw/viewform?usp=sf_link

 Have fun,

DGN FOFA

Sunday, December 27, 2020

Here is Day 7 Voting for Holiday Movie Bracket!

Welcome back to day 7 of the Holiday Movie Bracket.  Today, we finalize the teams that will compete in the category finals.  


Every vote counts!  Please complete the google form to ensure that your selections continue to move forward.  The form lists winners from the previous day.  Feel free to share with others.

Click on this link to play:

Have fun,
DGN FOFA

Saturday, December 26, 2020

Day 6 Voting is open!

Welcome back to day 6 of the Holiday Movie Bracket.  Today, we continue to select teams that will compete in the category finals.  

Every vote counts!  Many of yesterday's contests were decided by only a few votes.  Please complete the google form to ensure that your selections continue to move forward.  The form lists winners from the previous day.  Feel free to share with others.

Congratulations to Beth Lee on winning the participation gift card to Dunkin Donuts!

Click on this link to play:

Have fun,
DGN FOFA

There is also an interesting article about why The Lord of the Rings trilogy should be a considered holiday series. Perhaps, next year!!

https://time.com/5919982/lord-of-the-rings-christmas-movies/ 


Friday, December 25, 2020

Merry Christmas! Day 5 voting is open.

 

Merry Christmas!

Welcome back to day 5 of the Holiday Movie Bracket.  Today, begins voting on the top 16 movies and creates finalists for the division champions.  

 Please complete the attached google form to ensure that your selections continue to move forward in the competition.  The form also lists the winners from the day before. Feel free to share with others! 

 Click on this link to play:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOufm8MUS93WqYD0g1MFbOsRn_fCu5CxqWTyUaNTdBZZ5VvQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

 Have fun,

DGN FOFA

Thursday, December 24, 2020

Ready to Vote for Day 4 of the Holiday Movie Bracket?

 Welcome back to day 4 of the Holiday Movie Bracket.  Today, we narrow down the category "Animated Alley", which will finalize the Sweet 16.

 Please complete the attached google form to ensure that your favorite holiday movies continue to move forward in the competition.  The form also lists the winners from the day before. Feel free to share with others! 

Click on this link to play:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwjBwu-q-yqIyjBzKi1wMGhH0SWJm16lJUNxOXzFyG6Bfhgg/viewform?usp=sf_link

 

Have fun,

DGN FOFA

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Here is Day 3 Holiday Movie Bracket voting!

 Welcome back to day 3 of the Holiday Movie Bracket.  Today, we narrow down the category of "Contemporary Court".

The winner of the participation raffle will be announced on the 26th.

 Please complete the attached google form to ensure that your selections continue to move forward in the competition.  The form also lists the winners from the day before. Feel free to share with others! 

Click on this link to play:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzVmcaBmAHaXlP-m0L3rH1pzWz844sA6NdUEkGbpoVSV0QKw/viewform?usp=sf_link

 

Have fun.

DGN FOFA

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Are you ready for Day 2 Voting?

 Welcome back to day 2 of the Holiday Movie Bracket.  Today, we narrow down the category of "Do they count?"

 

Please complete the attached google form to ensure that your selections continue to move forward in the competition.  Feel free to share with others! 

Click on this link to play:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGLx_ijf_H6_TBJ1xxOjDDjw0oLmc25bkeeAohHeBSlcmC9g/viewform?usp=sf_link


Happy Happy December 22nd!

Monday, December 21, 2020

What is the best classic movie in this bracket? Ready to Vote?

What is the best Classical Holiday Movie of all time?


Help DGN Friends of Fine Arts (FOFA) determine the champion. Vote for your favorite as 32 movies face-off until one is declared the best.

Today's selection of movies is from the 'Classical Oldy Alley' category. Help select which 4 make it to the sweet 16 round. Voting will continue until the winner is announce on January 1st, 2021.

Here's google form for you to make your job easy: 

Saturday, December 19, 2020

Friendly Reminder to turn in your Movie Bracket today!

 Dear FOFA Members,

If you wish to participate in DGN FOFA A Very Merry Christmas Movie Bracket, please turn in your bracket to president.dgnfofa@gmail.com, For your convenience the original post to participate is attached below.

Thank you!


                                                                    DGN FOFA

CHRISTMAS MOVIE BRACKET 

                                        CHALLENGE


Picture a cold winter evening and snuggling up with a warm beverage, popcorn, and a good movie. During the holidays, there are so many wonderful movies to enjoy, but now it is time to decide which movie is the best?

DGN FOFA has selected 32 movies (with many excellent ones not making the list-sorry) that we have divided into four groups and which we hope will make for a fun movie bracket experience,  Please complete and return your bracket by Saturday, the 19th to be entered into a raffle for a small prize. Another prize will be given to the eventual winner.  Voting for your favorites will begin next week!  Students, parents, and siblings, are welcome to participate. Further instructions and the bracket can be found at the following link Here,.  Have fun with the bracket and have a safe and relaxing winter break. 

Happy Holidays,
DGN FOFA


Wednesday, December 16, 2020

A Very Merry Christmas Movie Bracket

                                                                


                                                                    DGN FOFA

CHRISTMAS MOVIE BRACKET 

                                        CHALLENGE

Picture a cold winter evening and snuggling up with a warm beverage, popcorn, and a good movie. During the holidays, there are so many wonderful movies to enjoy, but now it is time to decide which movie is the best?

DGN FOFA has selected 32 movies (with many excellent ones not making the list-sorry) that we have divided into four groups and which we hope will make for a fun movie bracket experience,  Please complete and return your bracket by Saturday, the 19th to be entered into a raffle for a small prize. Another prize will be given to the eventual winner.  Voting for your favorites will begin next week!  Students, parents, and siblings, are welcome to participate. Further instructions and the bracket can be found at the following link Here,.  Have fun with the bracket and have a safe and relaxing winter break. 

Happy Holidays,
DGN FOFA


Sunday, December 13, 2020

FOFA Meeting Reminder: Tuesday December 15th, 2020 at 7:00pm

   

Dear FOFA members,

This is a friendly reminder that our next FOFA meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 15th at 7:00 pm. If you would like to participate via zoom link, then please email PresidentDGNFOFA@gmail.com to get an access to the link. Thank you so much and we look forward to see and hear you at our next FOFA meeting.

Saturday, December 5, 2020

Reminder: Our next Fundraising event starts tomorrow, Dec 6th through 12th

This is just a friendly reminder of next fundraising event starting tomorrow. Support DGN FOFA while buying Local. Please see the attached blog for reference:



Did you know that Anderson Book Store, which started in 1875 as a pharmacy, has survived through the Spanish Flu and the Great Depression? And now, we can help a local business survive COVID-19, while also supporting the Fine Arts in our community!

The Friends of Fine Arts has partnered with Anderson's Book Store (December 6 - 12, 2020)Earn 20% back for our organization while shopping local! 

Anderson's expertise extends beyond books! Handpicked carefully-curated selection of unique gifts, many from independent U.S. companies. The ever changing inventory means there will always be new and exciting treasures to be discovered. A large selection of puzzles, games, and toys guaranteed to keep your family entertained during these unique times. 

Shop on-line form the comfort of your home or at the Downers Grove Anderson store location.

andersonbookshop.com

 Enter code DGN2020 at checkout. Designate during checkout if you would like your order mailed directly to yoru home or pick-up in store.

If you shop in store, mention DGN-FOFA to the cashier during checkout!

Detailed instructions HERE.