Local rock band Not My Dad will add an Irish touch to its playlist on Saturday to help celebrate St. Patrick’s day and support the Homewood Arts Council with ShamROCK, a party at Culture in downtown Homewood. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial[Read More…]
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Classical string concert on Sunday to benefit PADS
From left, Sajdah Muhammed, Elinor Detmer Kate Nelson and Noelle Naito will be performing classical works on Sunday as part of this year's MLK Day of Service. The concert will benefit PADS. (Provided photo) Four young musicians, including one from Flossmoor, will perform a classical music concert for PADS on Sunday, Jan.[Read More…]
Grape & Grain sold, begins transition to Culture
Grape & Grain is under new management, and the new owners say their vision will build upon the accomplishments of previous owner Bill Frank.The sale of the business and building closed Friday, Dec. 6, with Urban Leegacy LLC taking over the reins of the popular drinking and entertainment establishment at[Read More…]
H-F band has three leaders for 2019-20 season
Two drum majors and a field commander are sharing leadership for the 200-member Homewood-Flossmoor High School band this year. Seniors Alex Contreras of Chicago Heights and Jazz Jabulani of Glenwood are drum majors and junior Kirkland Benson is a field commander. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue[Read More…]
Musicians at the market play through rain
The McDowell Brothers play on at the Homewood Farmers Market in spite of a steady rain falling on Saturday, June 15. The market was not as busy as usual, probably because of the weather, but vendors and patrons were there, carrying on with the summer ritual.
Flossmoor musicians set to release jazz recording June 7
Thanks to a Flossmoor block party, a new jazz recording is born. On June 7, Rob Ryndak and Tom Lockwood will release “Gratitude.” A release party is set for 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, at PianoForte, 1335 S. Michigan Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are available at www.pianofortechicago.com. You’ve reached[Read More…]
Community Band looking for musicians
After a hiatus, the Community Band is back this summer with three twilight concerts scheduled for 7 p.m. June 27, July 11 and July 25 at the Irwin Park Bandshell on Ridge Road in Homewood. The band is under the direction of Matt Johnson, band director at James Hart School. He’s[Read More…]
H-F music grads to perform at free FCC concert Saturday
Two Homewood-Flossmoor High School graduates, both college music students, will perform at a free classical music concert Saturday at Flossmoor-Community Church. Katelyn Hoag, H-F Class of 2012, and Anya Brumfield, Class of 2016, will perform at the church at 2 p.m. May 18. Flossmoor Community Church is located at 2218 Hutchison[Read More…]
H-F reduces arts center costs as it re-bids project
The District 233 Finance Committee and Homewood-Flossmoor High School administrators hope a list of cuts to the proposed arts center wing will bring costs within an acceptable range. Two new spaces will be built onto the South Building and interior spaces will be remodeled for the new MVP (Music, Visual and[Read More…]
Music accompanied by ‘Aurora Triptych’ film at IPO concert on Saturday
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will present a multi-media concert, “The World Beyond: Where Music and Nature Meet,” with music accompanying beautiful displays of the Aurora Triptych at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 9, at Ozinga Chapel at Trinity Christian College, 6601 W. College Drive in Palos Park. The program features music by[Read More…]
