Some of the area’s finest jazz musicians will be on hand to teach at Prairie State College’s annual jazz festival. (Provided photos) Prairie State College will present its 30th Annual Jazz Fest on Feb. 16 featuring top jazz artists. The program opens at 7:30 p.m. in the Barnes & Noble College Auditorium[Read More…]
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IPO’s all-Beethoven program is Feb. 10
Guest conductor Stefan Veselka will lead the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) in an all-Beethoven program on Saturday, Feb. 10, at 7:30 p.m. at Ozinga Chapel on the campus of Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights. Pianist Winston Choi, considered one of today’s most dynamic young concert artists, will join the[Read More…]
H-F Racquet Club gearing up for Indoor Triathlon March 2,3
The H-F Racquet & Fitness Club is hosting an Indoor Triathlon competition March 2 and 3 in partnership with USA Triathlon. This race will follow the USATri60 format starting with a 10-minute swim in the club’s 25-yard pool. A 10-minute transition precedes the bike leg of 30-minutes stationary bike ride[Read More…]
Senior property tax exemption applications due Feb. 7
Senior citizens have until Feb. 7 to file their annual renewal for the Senior and Senior Freeze Exemptions on their 2017 property taxes. The Senior Exemption application is part of a booklet sent to eligible seniors. The booklet also contains the separate, income-based Senior Freeze Exemption application. To qualify for[Read More…]
‘Pursuing the Dream’ program at H-F Wednesday
Homewood-Flossmoor High School invites the community to its 3rd Annual Pursuing the Dream program at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, in the Mall Auditorium. The program, founded by alumnus Andre Thomas when he was a senior at H-F, is dedicated to celebrating black history and encouraging unity. The event will[Read More…]
H-F hosts Advanced Academics Showcase Jan. 18
Current and future students of Homewood-Flossmoor High School and their parents are invited to attend H-F’s annual Advanced Academics Showcase from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18. The evening’s program will begin in the Mall Auditorium. The event is designed to have participants explore the school’s wide array of[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly hosts town hall on tax bill’s economic dangers
What will the just passed Congressional tax bill mean for you? Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., will lead a “teach-in” town hall from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13, on what she believes are the economic dangers and unfairness of the GOP-passed tax bill. The event will be in[Read More…]
Opera singers presenting program celebrating King’s legacy
To celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University is presenting “Lift Every Voice,” a musical celebration, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21. This program will feature soprano Kimberly Jones, tenor Cornelius Johnson and baritone Adrian Dunn with Paul Hamilton[Read More…]
Sons of Serendip perform Stevie Wonder tribute Saturday at GSU
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University will have you singing in your seats when its presents Sons of Serendip performing “50 Years of Wonder: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder” at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13. Fans of “America’s Got Talent” will recognize the Sons of Serendip quartet[Read More…]
Cancer Support Center expands Mokena site
The Cancer Support Center invites the community to a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, for the new location of its Mokena center at 19645 LaGrange Road. Those wishing to attend are asked to register with staff by calling 708-478-3529. This new space triples the size of the[Read More…]
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