Richard Branson, Deepak Chopra, and ABC Home CEO Paulette Cole to Co-Chair re:FORM Art Benefit at C24 Gallery NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2013. On Monday, March 4, the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA), the nation’s leading organization promoting drug policies grounded in science, compassion, health and human rights, will host its fifth[Read More…]
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OBIE Award Winner Jason Petty brings Hank & My Honky Tonk Heroes to Freedom Hall
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Hank Williams is known the world over as the most influential singer/songwriter ever. Now, acclaimed performer/musician and Middle Tennessee native Jason Petty, along with his four piece band, is bringing the authentic and insightful story of Hank Williams Sr. to life in Hank and My[Read More…]
ACLU Demands PA School District Stop Use of Discriminatory Internet Filters
Software Unconstitutionally Blocks Students from Sites Labeled “Sexuality” or “Intolerance” SHILLINGTON, Pa.–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2013. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Pennsylvania have sent a letter requesting that school officials at Governor Mifflin School District in Berks County stop using Internet filters that violate students’ First Amendment free[Read More…]
2nd Annual One Earth Film Festival Will Be Held March 1-3
Oak Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. The One Earth Film Festival, organized by Green Community Connections, will present more that two dozen compelling sustainability-focused film programs at venues throughout Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park, March 1-3. Each film screening will be followed by thought-provoking audience discussion creating opportunities for[Read More…]
Orbert Davis, Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, Bring ‘Music from DuSable to Obama’ to GSU Center for Performing Arts March 10
Orbert Davis (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Orbert Davis’ monumental score, “Music from DuSable to Obama,” will be presented in concert at Governors State University Center for Performing Arts for one performance only, on Sunday, March 10, at 4 p.m. Trumpet virtuoso Davis will lead the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble[Read More…]
National Veterans Art Museum Announces New Show in Honor of International Women’s Day
Not About Bombs Features Five Iraqi Women Using Art to Address Nationality and Conflict, Expectation and Representation Chicago, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2012 – On Saturday, March 9, 2013, the National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) will host the opening of Not About Bombs, a celebrated exhibit featuring work by five Iraqi women[Read More…]
Sing-A-Long Sound of Music Coming to GSU Center for Performing Arts March 9
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- How do you solve a problem like Maria? You’ll find out when “Sing-A-Long Sound of Music” brings an afternoon of participatory fun for the whole family to Governors State University Center for Performing Arts on Saturday, March 9, at 2 p.m. The beloved 1965 film, winner of[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, February 22, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2013. Alliance Lobby Week Comes Just Days Before Sequester Cuts are Set to Kick In Alliance members scheduled more than 70 district meetings with their elected officials for this week’s President’s Day Lobby Week. The appointments came as the Senate is set to vote next week –[Read More…]
Knights of Columbus-Nina Council #3602 Annual Lenten Fish Fry Every Friday Night Through March 15
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2013. The Knights of Columbus-Nina Council #3602 will hold their annual Lenten Fish Fry on Friday, February 22, Friday, March 1, Friday, March 8, Friday, March 15, and at St. Irenaeus Church’s School Gym located at south Orchard and Indianwood Boulevard, Park Forest. Serving is from[Read More…]
Pro-Equality Groups Ask President Obama to Ban LGBT Discrimination by Federal Contractors
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- More than 50 civil rights, religious, professional, labor, civic and education organizations sent a letter to President Obama calling for an executive order barring federal contractors from discriminating in employment on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Because of a lack of federal protections, it remains[Read More…]
