Back row from left: Jenesys K. Harris, Homewood PTA President Josh Eiesenberg, District 153 Superintendent Dale Mitchell, Camille Byrd O’Quin. Middle row from left: Madison Scheneidenwind, Sophia O’Quin, Abigail O’Quin, Shane Jursa, Gehrig Lucas, Tyler Wilson. Front row from left: Gavin Jursa, Jessie Jursa. (Provided photo) Homewood District 153 had 21 students participate in[Read More…]
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H-F students start work on newest sculpture
Reflected light, original music and a high-tech control system will be features of the newest student sculpture on the Homewood-Flossmoor High School campus. Plans for “Solar Wind,” which would be the 13th student sculpture at H-F, were presented to the District 233 school board on Nov. 21
Artist returns after nearly three decades to make repairs to Irwin Park’s sculpture
The loving hands of artist Margot McMahon helped restore the Irwin Park sculpture on Wednesday, Oct. 25. McMahon created the sculpture nearly three decades ago.
Art show at Izaak Walton Nov 4 and 5
The Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve, 1100 Ridge Road, is hosting its annual art show Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 4 and 5.
Homewood rings in Railroad Safety Week, unveils mural
Officials came together for National Rail Safety Week in a ceremony Tuesday morning in Homewood between the tracks and Harwood Avenue. A sidewalk mural was unveiled, a proclamation made and contributions were recognized.
Sick, injured animals will benefit from success of ‘Pets on Parade’ art auction
Animals at South Suburban Humane Society that have serious health problems will have a better chance of receiving the care they need thanks to the generosity of bidders in the Pets on Parade auction that concluded on Saturday night.
GSU shows works of Klement, Ramirez at Visual Arts Gallery
Governors State University is hosting an artists’ showcase “Body and Spirit” featuring the works of Vera Klement and Dan Ramirez. The free exhibit is on display through Sept. 30 in the Visual Arts Gallery on the campus in University Park. The gallery at Governors State University is committed to creating[Read More…]
‘Harriet the Spy’ performed Friday and Saturday in Homewood
Homewood’s 23 Miles South Theatre will present three performances of “Harriet the Spy” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 11 and 12. The cast will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday with a dinner/theatre package available. The play will also be performed at 3 and 7 p.m.* on Saturday.[Read More…]
Farm-to-table fundraiser benefits GSU sculpture park
The Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park at Governors State University will be in the spotlight for the “Sculpture, Wine and Dine” fundraiser Sept. 9 that will feature a farm-to-table dinner. Funds from the event will help sustain the park’s community and educational programs. The sculpture park is considered one of the[Read More…]
Pets on Parade debuts at breezy Art & Garden Fest
Homewood-area residents celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Art & Garden Street Fair by enjoying two sunny days and warm evenings filled with food, music, art, science and greenery. Some of that art was in the form of dog and cat statues ― and one giraffe ― colorfully decorated by local[Read More…]