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…]
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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…]
South Holland Master Chorale sets 2 October concerts
The South Holland Master Chorale will perform Oct. 5 in Tinley Park and Oct. 12 in Homewood as it kicks off its 2025-26 season. The 60-member chorale, including several singers from Homewood, is under direction of Philip J. Bauman. The concerts feature contemporary sacred and secular works. The Sunday performances[Read More…]
H-F Theater presents ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical’
“Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical” will be presented by the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Theater Department at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Sept. 25 and 26, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. This hour-long children’s play will bring the chaos of middle school to the stage. This fast, funny,[Read More…]
Tickets on sale for Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2025-26 season
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra has announced its 2025-26 season. The seven performances featuring classics by Beethoven and Vivaldi, movie music from “Star Trek,” “Harry Potter,” “Jurassic Park” and others, an annual holiday performance and a celebration of American tunes to mark the nation’s 250th birthday. Highlights of the 2025-26 season[Read More…]
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Gobble Doggs Grand Opening. The new turkey hot dog restaurant at 2025 Ridge Road in Homewood will hold its grand opening from noon to 2 p.m. Free samples, music, a scholarship award ceremony and mural unveiling. Beyond Borders Cafe Grand Opening. The new cafe at 1036 Sterling Ave. in Flossmoor will hold[Read More…]
Homewood Stories welcomes five tellers Aug. 12
Guests will enjoy the tales of five storytellers at the Tuesday, Aug. 12, session of Homewood Stories at Flossmoor Community Church Community House, 947 Hutchison Rd. in Flossmoor. Presenters are: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Guests can bring their own food and beverages.[Read More…]
The Feast of the Goat Queen features live music, wrestling, art and costumes
Rabid Brewing hosted and organized the sixth annual Feast of the Goat Queen on the lawn west of the brewery on the afternoon and evening of Saturday, July 26. Attendees described the Feast of the Goat Queen as a smaller Renaissance Fair, referring to the nationwide annual events that celebrate the renaissance[Read More…]
New location, more music at 5th annual Chamber Night
Chamber Night was created in 2021 as a way to help bring people to downtown Flossmoor and support local businesses that were struggling to survive the COVID-19 pandemic. The same mission continues this year as the Thursday, July 24, event moves to the village’s south side business district. The downtown streetscape[Read More…]
ScribbleMonster performance brings interactive fun to the Flossmoor Library
The usually quiet basement of the Flossmoor Library echoed with claps, stomps and a lot of singing thanks to a visit from the ScribbleMonster on July 11. The ScribbleMonster led the children in a lively 45-minute performance of songs, stories and interactive games. The performance began with “Clap Your Hands,”[Read More…]
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