James Hart School students will present the musical “Moana Jr.” at 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 21 and 22, at the school, 18220 Morgan Ave. in Homewood. “Moana Jr.” is based on the Walt Disney animated film that celebrates the rich history of Oceania. It is based on[Read More…]
Entertainment
H-F Theatre Program presents ‘Everybody’ Nov. 1 and 2
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Theatre Program presents “Everybody,” its fall production, at 4 and 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1 and 2, in the Performing Arts Center. “Everybody” by Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins was a finalist for the 2018 Pulitzer Prize. The play is a modern riff on the 15th[Read More…]
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra performs for ‘Sweeney Todd’ at GSU
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will give its next concert on Saturday, Oct. 19, as it accompanies the Kokandy Productions performance of the musical “Sweeney Todd” at Governors State University. The Stephen Sondheim musical will open at 7:30 p.m. on the stage at the Center for Performing Arts at GSU in[Read More…]
Drama Group stage ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ in October
Who doesn’t like a great mystery. There are few authors who could create suspense like Agatha Christie. Now audiences will get the chance to enjoy her work – and guess the murderer – when the Drama Group presents “Murder on the Orient Express.” The famous drama will be presented over[Read More…]
H-F students performing The Wizard of Oz on Sept. 26, 27, 28
Homewood-Flossmoor High School Theatre Department presents the classic children’s play “The Wizard of Oz” that will have audiences enjoying their trip down the yellow brick road at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Sept. 26 and 27, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, in the Performing Arts Center. The magical[Read More…]
Fall Fest, annual Chili Cook-Off, return Sept. 21
Homewood’s annual Fall Fest will return to Martin Avenue from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21. More than 20 chefs are signed up to compete in one of the biggest Chili Cook-Off competitions Homewood has ever had, according to village officials. For a suggested donation of $5, anyone[Read More…]
Chamber Night features music, food, plein air artists
Chamber Night on July 25 in downtown Flossmoor not only featured musical performances, as usual, but art work created by four plein air artists in the hours leading up to the event. “En plein air” refers to art created “in open air.” The artists included Christine Leone from Olympia Fields;[Read More…]
Center for Performing Arts posts shows for 2024-25 season
In July, Governors State University celebrated its 55th Anniversary. The Center for Performing Arts is joining in the nostalgia during its coming season. The center’s 29th season includes the U.S. premiere of “BOOM X,” a one-man show created and performed by Rick Miller, who “Entertainment Weekly” dubbed “one of the[Read More…]
Homewood’s National Night Out features games and activities with police officers
Community members played games with Homewood Police officers in Irwin Park on Tuesday, Aug. 6. as a part of Homewood’s annual National Night Out. “This is an event where the police and the community get together and have fun,” Homewood Deputy Police Chief Tom Johnson said. “This gives us a[Read More…]
Toronto folk musician Abigail Lapell to play at Trail Mix show at Izaak Walton
Abigail Lapell, an international folk musician from Toronto, is set to perform at Izaak Walton Preserve on the evening of Saturday, Aug. 24, as a part of the Trail Mix Concert Series. Kate Prascher, a singer and guitarist from Hudson Valley, New York, is set to open for her. Lapell[Read More…]