University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 29, 2016 – Audiences in Chicago’s Southland will be the first to experience a contemporary take on the classic struggle between right and wrong, this time depicted in the form of hip hop or street dance. GSU’s Center for Performing Arts will welcome Chicago Dance Crash back[Read More…]
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Mayor Emanuel And Whole Foods Market Open New Store In Chicago’s Englewood Neighborhood
Store Brings More Fresh, Healthy Food Access and Economic Opportunities to Chicago’s South Side CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today joined Whole Foods Market Co-CEO Walter Robb and hundreds of community members to open the company’s new store in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood. Whole Foods Market Englewood is bringing better[Read More…]
DePaul University to Co-host Chicago Climate Festival
Events offer artistic response to UN talks on global warming In response to climate change, the Chicago Climate Festival seeks to use art to change the conversation about environmental destruction. (Image courtesy of iStock) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–September 29, 2016. Chicago artists, academics and community groups will gather at DePaul University,[Read More…]
White House Fact Sheet: Providing Students and Families with Comprehensive Support and Information for College Success
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 29, 2016. America built a strong middle class over the past several generations through a commitment to keeping a high-quality education within reach of all who are willing to work for it. In keeping this promise alive, President Obama has made the largest investment in student aid since[Read More…]
The Drama Group’s 86th Season Opens with Little Shop of Horrors October 21
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group is excited to present the gleefully gruesome musical, Little Shop of Horrors, directed by MaryEllen Fawk and Andy Leahy. Performances will be held at The Drama Group Studio Theatre on October 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 at 7:30 pm and matinees on October 23,[Read More…]
Fossil, Gem and Mineral Show Returns to Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Exhibits featuring fossils, crystals, jewelry, and fluorescent stones will be on display for the two-day Fossil, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show on Saturday, Oct. 15, and Sunday, Oct. 16. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day in the Prairie Center Gym, located on the Prairie[Read More…]
Reception on Saturday, October 1 for Union Street Gallery Exhibit ‘Politics Now: the Art of Sausage Making’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2016. Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Boulevard in Chicago Heights national juried exhibition, ‘Politics Now: the Art of Sausage Making,’ is now open. A reception will be held on Saturday, October 1 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The juror, John Gutierrez, will speak about the exhibition[Read More…]
Unity Day: Strengthening the Ties between the Park Forest Community and the Police on Saturday, October 1
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2016. The Kiwanis Club of Park Forest’s 65th Annual Pancake Day takes place on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rich East High School, 300 Sauk Trail. Pancake Day has been a proud community tradition for decades. Attendees enjoy all-you-can-eat golden brown[Read More…]
Drug Policy Action and Brave New Films Partner to Release a Hard-Hitting Video Underscoring Urgent Need for Marijuana Legalization in California
Film highlights discriminatory marijuana law enforcement in California & groundbreaking criminal justice reforms contained in Proposition 64 CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2016. Drug Policy Action and Brave New Films have teamed up to create a striking video released today that illustrates the stark racial disparities in the enforcement of marijuana laws in[Read More…]
Virtuosos to Marry Western and Middle Eastern Musical Traditions in Benefit Concert for Syrian Refugees Sunday, October 2
DIO Trio DIO Trio to join guitar virtuoso Fareed Haque for first public collaboration as part of #GlobalVoices concert series. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2016. As the civil war in Syria continues to exact a devastating toll on civilians, musicians are joining together to lend them solidarity this Sunday, in a benefit[Read More…]
