The next Leicapalooza will take place on July 11- 13th at Tamarkin Camera in Chicago (free event)

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The next Leicapalooza will take place on July 11- 13th at Tamarkin Camera in Chicago (free event). Here are the details:

Leicapalooza – the summer celebration of all things Leica!

July 11th – 13th

Leicapalooza is free, fun, informative and inclusive! All are welcome.

The centerpiece of Leicapalooza! 2025 is Bil Brown’s photography workshop, “Photography Is Magic,” which takes place Saturday & Sunday, underwritten and sponsored by Dan Tamarkin and Tamarkin Camera … for you. Workshop attendees can borrow a Leica camera for the weekend.

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Details on How to Reserve Your Workshop Spot will be announced soon…

Leicapalooza! 2025 Schedule

Friday Afternoon

Leicapalooza! Camera Sale & Leica Fun Time

12 p.m. Noon – 5 p.m.

Free and open to all. No appointment or RSVP needed. Bring a friend or two.

• buy some stuff at Danny T’s Bargain Basement cash-and-carry Camera Sale,
• meet the good folks from Leica USA,
• enjoy tasty adult refreshments,
• compete to win a Door Prize,
• compete in Leica Contests & Feats of Strength for glory and bragging rights,
• receive a portfolio review,
• get gallery submission advice,
• take a selfie with our Giant Leica M3,
• score Rangefinder Gallery prints on sale $100 – $300,
• snag a $25 – $125 monograph, most titles on super-sale…

And, as always, hands-on demonstrations of the Leica D-Lux, Q3 43, SL3, SL3-S and Leica M cameras, as well as the famous Leica lenses.

Friday Evening

Leicapalooza! and “Photography Is Magic” Reception & “MYLAR” Gallery Opening

5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Free and open to all. No appointment or RSVP needed. Bring a friend or three!

• Meet Bil Brown and Leica USA and enjoy cocktails, light bites, and camaraderie,
• Experience Bil’s exhibit “MYLAR” in The Rangefinder Gallery at Tamarkin Camera,
• Pick up your Leica On Loan for “Photography Is Magic” workshop
• RSVP for Saturday’s “Dinner with Dan”

Saturday Morning & Afternoon

“Photography Is Magic” Artist Talk & Photo Walk with Bil Brown

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Free and open to all. No appointment or RSVP needed. Bring a friend – the more the merrier!

(While the workshop itself is limited to 15 participants, the Talk & Walk are open to all)

Didn’t book the workshop? That’s OK – join us Saturday anyhow. We’ll have a fun photo walk with Leica USA…

• Bil Brown presents his Artist Talk and introduction to the “Photography Is Magic” concept,
• Enjoy a guided photo walk with Bil, Leica USA and Dan Tamarkin,
• “Photography Is Magic” participants receive direct instruction & guidance from Bil,
• Enjoy a few complimentary beverages along the walk, at around 2 p.m.
• “Photography Is Magic” participants continue to shoot for their workshop assignments

Saturday Evening

Dinner with Dan Tamarkin & Leica USA. Join us for dinner with Leica USA at one of our favorite local spots!

Details to be posted here soon…

Sunday

“Photography Is Magic” Review & Critique with Bil Brown.

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Workshop participants meet at Tamarkin Camera for portfolio reviews, workshop images critique, and closing remarks.

Questions? Call 312-642-2255 or email now to learn more..