The Drama Group continues its 89th season with the raucous, “not your grandfathers’ TARTUFFE!” political satire comedy “TARTUFFE, In Search of an American Idol,” adapted by Robert Caisley and directed by Tony Labriola. Performances will be held at The Drama Group’s Studio Theatre on December 6, 7, 12, 13 &[Read More…]
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Wild Turkeys Take a Bold Stroll in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A shave close to Thanksgiving a dozen wild turkeys took a bold stroll in the back yard of Park Forest resident Javier Chavira. “Wild turkeys! 12 of them just came to our bird feeder… ’tis the season!” Mr. Chavira exclaimed in a Facebook post that he shared[Read More…]
Governors State Celebrates Crowns on November 16 and 17
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- When the curtain rises for “Crowns: A Gospel Musical” at Governors State University on Nov. 16-17, it will fill the Center for Performing Arts with music and dance that celebrate black history and culture. It will also resonate with students who have explored its themes in special classroom projects this semester[Read More…]
Chair Yoga, Lectures, Toddler Art At the Park Forest Library This Week
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Chair Yoga, Lectures, Toddler Art: There are a number of events on the docket this week at the Library for children of all ages, from infant to elder adult. All event titles below are links that will take you to the PFPL’s page for more information. These[Read More…]
The First Thanksgiving Might Not Have Been What You Think
By: Vicki QuadeNuns4Fun Entertainment Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF) Put that turkey or ham away and try some skunk this year for Thanksgiving. Not into skunk? Try it, you might like it. Skunk was a delicacy to the Wampanoag, the Native Americans who shared their food with the Pilgrims. Right now, you’re thinking[Read More…]
Call for Auditions: Mary Page Marlowe at The Drama Group
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group Studio Theatre announces a call for auditions for the play Mary Page Marlowe, directed by Chuck Cairns. According to a release from The Drama Group, “Mary Page Marlowe leads an unremarkable life. As an accountant in Ohio with two children, few would expect her[Read More…]
Coming to GSU: The Laramie Project. Sadly it Still Resonates Today.
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On October 6, 1998, a 21-year-old University of Wyoming student was kidnapped, brutally beaten, and left tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie just outside Laramie, Wyoming. He would not be discovered until the next day. The only spots on his body not covered[Read More…]
S.A.M.B.A. Celebrates WANDERLUST – Festival of the Arts 2019
Crete, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Crete Creative Art Gallery & School in Crete, Illinois, a member of S.A.M.B.A. [Southland Arts Municipalities Business Alliance] is teaming up with Rita Collins of St Rita’s Amazing Traveling Bookstore and Textual Apothecary from Eureka, Montana, to celebrate the epitome of WANDERLUST, theme of S.A.M.B.A’s 2019 Festival of[Read More…]
Animals in Autumn for Kids at Thorn Creek Woods
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Fat and fur and food and flight. Come explore how animals prepare for the cold weather and darker days at Animals in Autumn-For Kids at Thorn Creek Nature Center on Sunday, October 20, 1-3 p.m. Children will create a bird feeder, feel how fat insulates animals and[Read More…]
Autumn Night Hike at Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Autumn Night Hike will be held Sunday, October 13 at 6 p.m. at Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve. Come join us to share the smells, sounds, and sights on Thorn Creek trails at night. A naturalist will guide us in a “quiet time” experience to take in[Read More…]
