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Orbert Davis

Orbert Davis’ Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Pays Tribute to Freddie Hubbard With Forward Momentum Concert November 20

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Chicago Jazz Philharmonic (CJP), under the direction of artistic director and co-founder Orbert Davis, brings “Forward Momentum” to Governors State University (GSU) Center for Performing Arts (the Center) for one night only: Saturday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. This cross-generational concert will showcase notable, up-and-coming musicians alongside Orbert Davis[Read More…]

Freedom Hall Performances Return November 9

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After more than a year of darkness, the stage at Freedom Hall in Park Forest will soon come alive with a full line-up of events for both its Main Series and Matinee Series beginning in November. Because of pandemic-related delays, the time between the schedule announcement and[Read More…]

IPO to Perform “Bach to Pops” on Village Green

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Musicians from the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing on the Park Forest Village Green at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 2.  The program “Bach to Pops” will include a wide variety of music from classical to ragtime to blues. The one-hour free performance features five IPO[Read More…]

The Dixie Highway in Illinois by James Wright

The Dixie Highway in Illinois Program Runs Sunday at St. Mary’s, Park Forest

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A program on the history of the Dixie Highway in Illinois will run this Sunday, September 26, at St. Mary’s Church in Park Forest. The event, sponsored by the Park Forest Historical Society, will take place immediately after the Park Forest Historical Society elects board members during[Read More…]

LGBTQ+ PRIDE IN PARK FOREST

Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Event in Park Forest Saturday

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest is hosting a first-ever LGBTQ+ Pride event Saturday at Dining on the Green. The event is free and includes an open mic, a DJ, appetizers, and wine & chocolate. Billed as an “indoor/outdoor” event, the Community Relations and LGBTQ Committee planned this[Read More…]

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