Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The 64th Annual Park Forest Art Fair takes place on Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. The Park Forest Art Fair is the second oldest juried art fair in the Chicago area. The finest artists in the Midwest[Read More…]
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CORRECTION: Underground Railroad Tour Thursday, September 19
Corrected Press Release Sent Monday, Sept. 2, 2019 Olympia Fields, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Olympia Fields Park District announces an Underground Railroad Tour scheduled for Thursday, September 19, 2019, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please note: This is a different date from the release sent by the Olympia Fields Park District[Read More…]
Library Discourse: Trying to Rid Chicago of Capone & Mafia During World’s Fair, Great Depression
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd, will host author and historian William Hazelgrove on Thursday, August 22 at 7:00 p.m. William will cover the Chicago Mafia and the efforts to get rid of Al Capone while putting on a World’s Fair in the worst year[Read More…]
Today, Saturday, Is Youth Day
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Today, Saturday, August 17, is Youth Day in Park Forest. Come to Dining on the Green between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to enjoy the day’s events. Festivities for the day include a free book bag giveaway, face painting, a bouncy house, and a DJ. Youth Day[Read More…]
Reeling: the Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival Announces the Line-up of Its 37th Anniversary Edition
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Reeling, the second-oldest LGBTQ film festival in the world and a beloved Chicago cultural institution for more than 35 years, kicks off fall with an exciting slate of movies that showcases the diversity of the queer experience. From the hilarious French comedy, THE SHINY SHRIMPS on opening night to the[Read More…]
Kopy’s Kolumn: The Publisher’s Blog for August 1, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Welcome to August! Some community events to highlight in this article. That’s pretty much it for today. If you would like to see your organization’s events highlighted here, please email “Kopy’s Kolumn” at [email protected]. Some thoughts on gun violence at the end. And there’s a reason for[Read More…]
Kopy’s Kolumn: The Publisher’s Blog for July 31, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It’s been a few weeks since I wrote one of these columns. Looks like it’s been over a month: June 25 was my last. Been a while and there’s been a reason for that. First, some community announcements. Tall Grass “Sky’s the Limit” Show Opens Saturday Tall[Read More…]
The Center for Performing Arts’ 2019-2020 Season Celebrates GSU’s 50th Anniversary
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Center for Performing Arts (CPA) is celebrating Governors State University’s (GSU’s) 50th anniversary with one of its most diverse and thrilling seasons yet. From classic rock by Jefferson Starship, to beloved jazz standards from the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, to the gravity-defying artistry of Viva Momix acrobats, this[Read More…]
IN THE HEIGHTS Cast Shots
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group will present IN THE HEIGHTS on August 2, 3, 8, 9 & 10 at 7:30 pm and matinees on August 4 & 11 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $23 for adults, $21 for seniors and $17 for students with ID. Group discount rates are[Read More…]
IN THE HEIGHTS Coming to The Drama Group
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group wraps up its 88th season with the exhilarating, Tony Award-winning Best Musical, IN THE HEIGHTS, written by the incomparable author of HAMILTON and directed by Curt & Tammy Lang. Performances will be held at The Drama Group’s Studio Theatre on August 2, 3, 8,[Read More…]
