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…]
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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…]
7.25.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
HOMEWOOD TORNADO DAMAGE REPORTS — The village announced Wednesday that it is working on a report documenting property damage from the July 15 tornado to explore whether the area is eligible for FEMA public assistance. Residents can help by completing an online form. Officials note that completing this form does not guarantee that[Read More…]
Trail Mix Productions is expanding the local music scene with Trail Mix Presents
Trail Mix Productions is expanding its role in the local music scene beyond its original Trail Mix Concert Series by acting as a matchmaker between acoustic musicians and local venues hosting concerts dubbed as “Trail Mix Presents.” Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery is hosting Trail Mix Presents concerts on the patio[Read More…]
Prepare to get weird at the Feast of the Goat Queen
Beer, baby goats, fae, and all manner of entertaining oddities! The Feast of the Goat Queen, organized by Rabid Brewing, might be the most unique gathering in the area. Celebrating Floralia, an ancient Roman festival, with costumes, new beers, live goats, live music, food vendors, exotic entertainment and an artisan[Read More…]
Drama Group to stage the musical ‘Hair’ in August
The Drama Group will take you back to the 1960s dreams of love and peace when it presents “Hair.” The musical tells the story of Claude and his tribe of friends as they rebel against the Vietnam War and prepare for the dawning of the Age of Aquarius where love[Read More…]
Independence Day events open month of music, food, fun happenings
Wednesday, July 3 The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District hosts a free Stars and Stripes Family Social 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Irwin Park, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood featuring music by “Shout Out.” Kids will enjoy inflatables. Food, beverages and alcohol will be available for purchase from vendors; outside alcohol is[Read More…]
4th Annual Chamber Night to feature live music and local businesses
Members of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra and the Bel Canto Choir are set to perform in front of the Flossmoor Public Library on the evening of Thursday, July 25, for a fourth annual Chamber Night. Before the performances, local Flossmoor businesses, both from downtown Flossmoor and other parts of town,[Read More…]
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