The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will be under the direction of Alastair Willis for its 7:30 p.m. concert on Saturday, Nov. 19, at Lincoln-Way West Performing Arts Center, 21701 Gougar Road in New Lenox. He is the second of five conductor candidates to direct the orchestra this year. The program will[Read More…]
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Meijer outlots may be developed for restaurant, retail use
Three outlots near Flossmoor’s Meijer superstore could be developed for commercial use in the next year. Village Manager Bridget Wachtel said Thursday that prospective developers have expressed interest in the outlots and have had preliminary meetings with village officials. Wachtel made the announcement at the annual meeting of the Joint[Read More…]
Zone Comics & Games plans grand reopening to mark rejuvenation
The former Zone Comics at 18107 Dixie Highway in Homewood has two new owners, a new word in the name and a new approach to the business. Co-owners Joe Bullaro and Alex Stritar renamed the store Zone Comics & Games. They plan to have a grand reopening Saturday, Nov. 12,[Read More…]
‘Spamalot’ comedy being performed for two nights at H-F High
King Arthur (far right, Alex Wright) and his Knights of the Round Table are on a quest for the Holy Grail in H-F High School’s production of “Spamalot,” performed at 7 p.m. Nov. 10 and 12 in the school’s Mall Auditorium. (Provided photo) Homewood-Flossmoor High School students are presenting “Spamalot,” the comedic tale of[Read More…]
District 161 approves separation agreement with superintendent
Craig Doster’s tenure as Flossmoor School District 161 superintendent has come to an end. At a special meeting Tuesday, board of education members approved a separation agreement with Doster, District 161’s superintendent for the last six years.
Christmas holiday performance of The Nutcracker Dec. 3 at GSU
Salt Creek Ballet will give two performances of “The Nutcracker,” the classic holiday ballet, at 1 and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Performing Arts Center at Governors State University. Soloist performers will be Gillian Murphy and Marcelo Gomes of American Ballet Theatre. Both bring outstanding talents to[Read More…]
Christmas tree sales hosted by Cancer Support Center
The Cancer Support Center will be selling trees and other holiday items at the Village of Homewood’s Annual Holiday Lights Event on Friday, Dec. 2. The Cancer Support Center’s Christmas tree stand will be located at the intersection of Martin and Chestnut. Pre-sale orders are being accepted by Mandi Williams,[Read More…]
Homewood Public Library hosts International Games Day on Nov. 19
On Saturday, Nov. 19, the Homewood Public Library is joining with more than 2,000 libraries around the world for the ninth annual International Games Day @ Your Library celebration. The library will offer special gaming programs and events suitable for the whole family from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Patrons will[Read More…]
H-F Park District gets finalist ranking in national parks review
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District received recognition from the National Recreation and Park District Association (NRPDA) for its outstanding work. The National Gold Medal finalist honor was presented to H-F Park District at the NRPDA annual meeting in St. Louis on Oct. 5.
Redbird Cafe aims to bring ‘slow food’ approach to downtown Homewood
The former restaurant at 2057 Ridge Road is undergoing a metamorphosis. What will soon emerge is Redbird Cafe, the incarnation of one local woman’s dream. But it is a dream that owner Kim Nolen believes the community shares — for a fun, eclectic, local-sourced place to gather and eat.
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