Tickets go on sale to the public August 10 Photo Source: www.govst.edu University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)—July 27, 2015. To commemorate 20 years of great entertainment is no small achievement; it is to honor the past and celebrate the future. The Center for Performing Arts’ 2015-16 programming lineup will do just that.[Read More…]
Community
Tuesday, July 28: Say Her Name: A Light Action for Sandra Bland in Chicago
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—UPDATED: July 28, 2015. On Tuesday night, July 28th Project NIA, The Chicago Taskforce on Violence Against Girls & Young Women and The Chicago Light Brigade will answer a national call for light actions to lift up the name of Sandra Bland. Sandra’s death in a Texas jail cell, three[Read More…]
John Legend Gives His All to End Mass Incarceration
John Legend in the Travis County Correctional Complex in Austin, TX, on April 16, 2015.Credit: Eric Ryan Anderson Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 24, 2015 By: Melissa Franqui Stepping onto the advocacy stage in 2012 after producing the documentary “The House I Live In“, John Legend visited U.S. prisons, Portugal, and launched #FREEAMERICA,[Read More…]
Trees Big and Small – The Lorax at Thorn Creek Nature Center on July 26
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 24, 2015. Looking for something to do with the kids this summer? Help the Lorax find and protect the different species of trees in Thorn Creek Woods at Trees Big and Small-The Lorax program on Sunday, July 26 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Musical clues and[Read More…]
Sounds of Insects at Thorn Creek Woods on July 31
Registration Required by Wednesday, July 29 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 24, 2015. As the sun goes down many animals are just becoming active, and even though it is hard to see them with the fading light, you know they are there because of their calls. Join a naturalist at Thorn Creek[Read More…]
Forest Preserve District of Will County and Thorn Creek Audubon Society to Host ‘Hummingbirds Up Close’ Program on August 15
Colibri thalassinus (cat.) Source: www.wikimedia.org Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 23, 2015. The Forest Preserve District of Will County in cooperation with Thorn Creek Audubon Society will host the ‘Hummingbirds Up Close’ program on Saturday, August 15 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event will be held at Audubon’s new program[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly to Host Second District Veteran Workshop On July 31
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—July 23, 2015. Congresswoman Kelly will host a Veteran Workshop providing expert information on veteran housing and after-service careers on Friday, July 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Calumet City Public Library, 660 Manistee Avenue, Calumet City. Representatives from federal and local agencies, along with veteran resource[Read More…]
‘Broadway in Park Forest’ on July 25th at Freedom Hall
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 21, 2015. The Village of Park Forest and K.K. Tyler Entertainment present ‘Broadway in Park Forest’ on Saturday, July 25 in Freedom Hall‘s Nathan Manilow Theater, 410 Lakewood Boulevard. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the show starting at 7 p.m. This event is taking our Park[Read More…]
The Drama Group to Present ‘Spring Awakening’
The Drama Group will present the Tony award-winning rock musical ‘Spring Awakening’ directed by Curt & Tammy Lang. Performances will be held at the Drama Group Studio Theatre, 330 W. 202nd Street, Chicago Heights, on July 31, August 1, 6, 7, and 8 at 7:30 p.m. and August 2, 8,[Read More…]
Community Transportation Service Seminar to be Held on August 6
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 19, 2015. The Park Forest Senior Advisory Commission will sponsor a Community Transportation Service Seminar on Thursday, August 6 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Dining on the Green, 349 Main Street, in Park Forest’s DownTown. The event is free and open to the public.[Read More…]
