To eliminate a common barrier to library services, beginning March 1, the Crete Public Library will no longer collect late fees on overdue materials. All past overdue fines will be cleared by March 2. Just as before, library users will be expected to return materials by their due date. Reminder[Read More…]
Community
The Drama Group Postpones 90th Year Celebration
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group of Chicago Heights celebrates 90 years as a community theatre—NEXT YEAR! The celebration was actually scheduled for this season. They have made the difficult decision to postpone the 90th festivities and “live” production until September of 2021. The Corona Virus Pandemic has made it[Read More…]
Virtual Silent Auction to Benefit Arts Programs, GSU Food Pantry
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University (GSU) is giving community members the opportunity to do holiday shopping safely while supporting the Center for Performing Arts’ (the Center’s) 25th Anniversary Fund, the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (theNate), and the GSU Food Pantry. Bidding is open now through December 10 at biddingforgood.com.[Read More…]
Governors State University Streams Fall Drama November 20–22 through Broadway On Demand
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– When Jeremey Ohringer was offered the position of visiting director for Governors State University (GSU) Theatre and Performance Studies’ (TAPS’) Fall 2020 production Failure: A Love Story, he had no idea what surprises 2020 would have in store. What was originally envisioned as an intimate stage production[Read More…]
Drama Group Presents Angel Street/Gaslight
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- While theatres across America remain dark due to CoVid-19, The Drama Group has been working hard to find a way to bring live streaming theatre to its audience in the Southland. We are proud to continue our 90th Anniversary season with another offering this month. Our virtual[Read More…]
Crete Public Library Hosts Community Mitten Tree
Crete, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Crete Public Library is pleased to announce a community Mitten Tree project in partnership with Crete Township to benefit local children and families. The library’s Knot Just for Knitters group started the project in October by making items for the tree. Now, they are inviting the public[Read More…]
Veterans Day Celebration Saturday
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Veterans Commission hosts a socially distanced Veterans Day Program at 11 a.m. in the parking lot of Park Forest’s Freedom Hall on Saturday, Nov. 7. The 144th Army Band’s marching band ensemble will perform live at the outdoor event which is free to attend.[Read More…]
The Center for Performing Arts’ 25th Anniversary Season Moves Forward with Timely Virtual Programming
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Despite setbacks from the COVID-19 pandemic, Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts (the Center) is moving forward with its 25th Anniversary Season. This year, the Center will go from welcoming thousands of patrons in-person to bringing diverse programming directly to patrons’ homes. Like Yin and Yang, the Center’s[Read More…]
Drama Group Kicks Off 2020-2021 Season with Live-streamed Play The Voice of the Prairie
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- While theatres across America remain dark due to CoVid-19, The Drama Group has been working hard to find a way to bring live streaming theatre back to its audience in the Southland. We are proud to kick off our 90th Anniversary season this month. Our new chapter[Read More…]
Hindus Heartbroken at Denial of Diwali Holiday in Oak Brook Schools
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Butler School District (BSD) 53, which runs public schools in Oak Brook (Illinois), has said no to the request of Hindus of keeping schools closed on Diwali, the most popular of their festivals, starting 2021. Dr. Paul O’Malley, BSD 53 Superintendent, in an email to Hindu statesman Rajan[Read More…]
