Flossmoor’s sculpture collection is likely to see several key changes in 2024 after the village board approved a proposal from the Public Art Commission at the Dec. 18 board meeting. Public Art Commission Chair Nancy Burrows presented the plan, which includes one sculpture move, one removal, and three new pieces.[Read More…]
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Izaak Walton seeks photo submissions for fifth annual ‘Seasons’ calendar
Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve soon will launch its fifth annual calendar photo competition: “Seasons of Izaak Walton/2024.” Entrants can submit a maximum of five photos each. It can be a photo of weather, landscape, birds, dogs, other animals and unidentifiable people. All photographs must be shot within Homewood Izaak Walton[Read More…]
Painting Black America: Artist Abe Ilo’s collection displayed at H-F Juneteenth Festival
Legacy is artist Abe Ilo’s main focus as he strives to continue the work his late grandmother, artist Annie Lee, began. In his art installation, Faces of Black Americana or FOBA, he kept her legacy alive and crafted his own. Faces of Black Americana is the first art installation to[Read More…]
Flossmoor Village Board approves changes to sculpture collection despite apprehension
Flossmoor is moving forward with the recommendation of its Public Art Commission to change the sculpture collection for 2022, despite some apprehension from village board members. The village board voted 5-1 Monday, April 18, to approve the 2022 sculpture collection update. Trustee George Lofton cast the sole dissenting vote. The[Read More…]
Homewood native Marcus Head produces comedy film for all ages, cultures
Marcus Head on the set of his movie “Can’t Get Rite.” (Provided photo) Marcus Head, a 49-year-old resident of Florida, says his goal in life is to be the most famous person from Homewood. He’s used his career as a touring stand-up comedian to break into the entertainment industry. His[Read More…]
Comic Book 101 classes from Unshaven Comics are set to return in the Spring of 2022
Marc Alan Fishman, Matt Wright and Kyle Gnepper create comics for their publishing imprint Unshaven Comics. Additionally, they teach how to make comics in a class sponsored by the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District. Their Comic Book 101 class is set to return in the spring, they said. The program is kid-friendly,[Read More…]
Local artists show jewelry, pastel portraits at Park Forest Art Fair
Jean Lewis with her pastel paintings behind her. She said she usually doesn’t get to see them all at once like this because they’re usually “in the corner somewhere” at her art studio. (Nick Ulanowski/H-F Chronicle) Dozens of artists attended the Park Forest Art Fair to sell their artwork on[Read More…]
In-Person events return to Governors State University Center for Performing Arts this fall
Following an unusual season of streaming concerts, plays, opera and dance productions directly to patrons’ homes, Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts will return to in-person, live events this October. “Safety is very important to us. This season may look a bit different with new arrival and dismissal procedures, added safety[Read More…]
Park district has kids decorate the ‘Keep Healthy’ signs
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is offering a fun way for kids to show their creativity on a very important message: Keep H-F Healthy. The lawn signs will have the message imprinted, but how best to present them is up to the artist, whatever the age. The message is meant to[Read More…]
Homewood Arts Council issues call for art to include in online exhibit
Area artists will have an opportunity to show their work in a virtual gallery sponsored by the Homewood Arts Council. The council has announced a call for art, with entries due Sept. 1. The council operated a gallery at 2023 Ridge Road in Homewood and hosted shows in 2018 and 2019.[Read More…]