The Homewood Farmers Market has had a rough time with the weather so far this season. Opening day on May 25 was sunny and beautiful, but the first two Wednesday evening markets, June 12 and June 19, were cut short by cold rain. The market on Saturday, June 15, was[Read More…]
Author: Eric Crump
Ecology interns design, plant pollinator garden
Four members of the Homewood Science Center’s Conservation Ecology Internship Program were proud of their handiwork on June 8. When they were told the tree they planted was an ironwood, they quickly named it “Tony” in reference to Tony Stark, the alter ego of Avengers superhero Ironman.
Musicians at the market play through rain
The McDowell Brothers play on at the Homewood Farmers Market in spite of a steady rain falling on Saturday, June 15. The market was not as busy as usual, probably because of the weather, but vendors and patrons were there, carrying on with the summer ritual.
Youth baseball leagues contend with soggy season
More than 8 inches of rain fell in the Chicago area during May. It was a sign of what the month of May would be like for local youth baseball and softball teams. The amount of rain wasn’t the only thing that affected the baseball season. It seemed like the rain was[Read More…]
Science Center gets spacey with 2nd Cocktail Chemistry contest
Local bartenders have been challenged to create a drink that’s out of this world. The Homewood Science Center’s second annual Cocktail Chemistry Challenge on July 18 will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, 1969.
Drivin’ the Dixie reverses course but continues traditions
The 18th annual Drivin’ the Dixie motor tour on Saturday, June 15, will defy gravity, after a fashion, by swimming upstream. The celebration of the historic Dixie Highway has always started in Blue Island and followed a route south to Momence. This year, for the first time, the tour will start[Read More…]
New arts organization’s gallery opens Thursday
The Homewood Arts Council is planning the Thursday grand opening of its art gallery at 2023 Ridge Road from 6 to 10 p.m. For local art lovers, it will be a prelude to Homewood’s Artisan Street Fair, which begins on Friday.
Commentary: Why blackface carries the weight of history
One common theme in the community reaction to the recent blackface incident — four Homewood-Flossmoor High School students who posted a video online of themselves in blackface — was that this is a teachable moment. It sure is. One thing I’m learning is why blackface is so offensive. Almost everyone[Read More…]
TIF to help Bogart’s redevelopment on Homewood board agenda
Homewood trustees will have an opportunity Tuesday to continue the process of creating a small tax increment financing district (TIF) downtown that is expected aid the redevelopment of the former Bogart’s Charhouse site at 18225 Dixie Highway. The restaurant closed in 2012, and the building has been vacant since then.[Read More…]
Flossmoor musicians set to release jazz recording June 7
Thanks to a Flossmoor block party, a new jazz recording is born. On June 7, Rob Ryndak and Tom Lockwood will release “Gratitude.” A release party is set for 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, at PianoForte, 1335 S. Michigan Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are available at www.pianofortechicago.com.
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