The Chicago Heights Drama Group production of Ntozake Shange’s choreopoem “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf” runs Feb. 13 through Feb. 22 at the The Drama Group studio theater in Chicago Heights. The play is directed by Cordaro Johnson and is part of the Drama[Read More…]
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Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra to give AI a try
The newest addition to the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) didn’t have to audition for its role with the organization. In fact, the orchestra’s leadership thinks it has definite promise. AI (artificial intelligence) will be joining the orchestra this year, courtesy of a grant the IPO was awarded by the Open[Read More…]
Community with a beat: Dance born of house music connects people across cultures
Between the uptempo music and his enthusiasm, it might be impossible not to move while Jaron Boyd is teaching footwork. During a special Black History Month workshop in 2024, Boyd introduced students to the history of footwork, which emerged in the 1970s as part of the house music movement in[Read More…]
Never too much: Flossmoor musician to be featured in Luther Vandross tribute concert on Valentine’s day
Saxophonist Peter Jordan knows a thing or two about romance. His own love story with Lori Jordan began more than 17 years ago when she became his wife and later his manager. The Flossmoor couple will be working this Valentine’s Day, but they couldn’t be happier about it. They’re presenting[Read More…]
Holiday event calendar 2025
Friday, Dec. 5 Holiday Lights in Homewood Festival. The annual holiday gathering in downtown Homewood will go from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The market and family activities will be on Ridge Road west of Dixie Highway and on Martin Avenue south of Ridge. The coveted seasonal mug is gingerbread-themed[Read More…]
The Drama Group to perform fun musical, ‘A Christmas Story’
Just in time for the holiday season, The Drama Group presents “A Christmas Story” as a musical adaptation of the beloved 1966 story by writer Jean Shepard. The show is being presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5 and 6, and again at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and[Read More…]
Trinity Christian College closure leaves IPO home venue uncertain
Trinity Christian College announced early Tuesday, Nov. 4, that the 2025-2026 school year will be its last. In addition to the students, staff and faculty affected by the closure, the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra could have to find a new home. Trinity’s Ozinga Chapel in Palos Heights has been IPO’s primary[Read More…]
Bags, music, and familiar faces at Flossmoor’s OAKtoberfest
Bags were hitting the boards in Flossmoor’s South Commuter Lot on Saturday, Oct. 4, where 16 teams faced off in the Flossmoor Service League bean bag tournament, part of this year’s OAKtoberfest. “Well, I’m 80 years old,” said Sylvester Wills, laughing between rounds. “My grandson-in-law asked me to play; I[Read More…]
Flossmoor celebrates second OAKtoberfest
OAKtoberfest was in full swing for its second year Saturday, Oct. 4, at Flossmoor Park as people enjoyed being outdoors. Festivities from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the first half of the Oaktoberfest program consisted of celebrating and spreading information about Flossmoor’s local nature and trees, along with booths[Read More…]
Chili Cook-Off returns at Fall Fest Oct. 11
Homewood’s annual Fall Fest will return on Saturday, Oct. 11, between Martin Avenue and Kroner Lane from noon to 9 p.m. Attendees can expect to enjoy food and plenty of delicious bites, starting with the Chili Cook-Off competition and tasting. Cook-Off hours at the fest will take place from 2-5[Read More…]
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