Tag: Homewood events
Porch Fest to offer distributed summer concert
In a summer bereft of the usual festivals and other opportunities for live music, Porch Fest is coming to the rescue. The event on Saturday, Aug. 8, will provide nine performances on six residential porches in Homewood located between 183rd Street on the south to Cedar Road on the north. [Read More…]
Library presents Tim Campos one-person comedy at Irwin Park
Tim Campos stars as Smitty Harbinger in his one-man silent comedy, “Keep Your Tent Up, Smitty Harbinger,” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, in Irwin Park. (Provided photo)
Homewood village staff reshape festival plans as spring events canceled
The Artisan Street Fair draws a big crowd, as seen in this photo looking south on Martin Avenue during the 2019 event. The spring festival has been moved to September because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and will be held in conjunction with Fall Fest. (Chronicle file photo)
Homewood launches COVID-19 response through May 31
Mayor Richard Hofeld announced on Friday, March 20, the Village of Homewood’s response to COVID-19 includes suspending administrative hearings and non-essential administrative services, postponing vehicle sticker purchases and taking online payments only. Village events are also canceled through May 31. Mayor Hofeld and Village Manger Jim Marino released a video statement to[Read More…]
17th annual Chocolate Fest to feature bake-off, truffle demonstration
Melt into the 17th annual Homewood Chocolate Fest on Saturday, Feb. 16, and you’ll find plenty to lift you from the winter blahs. The fest features artisan chocolatiers and bakeries with treats for sale, a truffle-making demonstration and activities for kids.
H-F police departments invite community to National Night Out events on Tuesday
Homewood and Flossmoor police departments will be hosting National Night Out events from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1. The annual event is a nationwide effort to provide an opportunity for residents to get to know their law enforcement officers and other emergency responders — and to get to[Read More…]


