Tickets are on sale for the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s opening concert Oct. 20 that includes selections from American composers. This program is part of the Southland Arts, Municipalities and Business Alliance’s Made in America Festival. The orchestra will perform the overture to Leonard Bernstein’s “Candide” and George Gershwin’s “American in[Read More…]
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H-F Finance Committee wants more time to study fine arts addition
District 233 Finance Committee members said they will continue to study the needs of the fine arts programs at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Tim Wenckus, chairperson, and Beth Larocca, newly appointed committee member, said they want to see charts that spell out what’s on the wish list of fine arts faculty[Read More…]
Marian Catholic supporters get a chance to walk Sox field
The Chicago White Sox will host the Marian Catholic High School Marching Band for a performance before the 6:10 p.m. game Aug. 18 against the Kansas City Royals. The Marian band, a seven-time Bands of America Grand National Champion and Class 3A state champion, will march into Guaranteed Rate Field[Read More…]
Can football season be far off?
Members of the drum section for Homewood-Flossmoor High School marching band, from left Natalia Carpio, Sean Roby, John Pohrte and Nick Johnson, were outdoors practicing under the direction of teacher Jon Jackson in preparation for the start of football season. The first varsity football game is Aug. 24 at Michigan City, Ind. The first home game[Read More…]
Two H-F musicians selected for CYSO Jazz Orchestra
Two student musicians at Homewood-Flossmoor High School have been selected as members of the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra’s Jazz Orchestra. Sam Calhoon of Flossmoor and Kensuke “Ken” Nakamura of Homewood were selected for the jazz orchestra after auditions that included performing excerpts from five pieces selected by CYSO and improvising over[Read More…]
Annual Trail Mix music festival on Saturday adds fine art to the mix
Trail Mix is back for its third year, and the annual outdoor concert, sponsored by the Theatre Arts Leadership Kouncil, will have more music and will add a new art show, according to organizers.
Two H-F musicians selected for Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra
Two outstanding Homewood-Flossmoor High School musicians have been selected for the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra. Perry Hoag III and Alannah Hill, both of Flossmoor, have been playing with the youth symphony for a number of years and have now been promoted to the top level within its ranks.
IPO director wins Solti Foundation’s Career Assistance Award
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra maestro Stilian Kirov has received the Career Assistance Award from the Solti Foundation U.S. (Provided photo) Stilian Kirov, maestro for the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, has been awarded a 2018 Career Assistance Award from the Solti Foundation U.S. It is the third time Kirov has received the support of the[Read More…]
Starry Nights series opens Thursday
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District opens the 2018 Starry Nights series with a 7:30 p.m. presentation by the band “1976.” The band’s free concert at the Irwin Park Bandshell, Ridge Road at Highland Avenue, will feature the hits from the 1970s, including songs made famous by Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty &[Read More…]
Musical improv team performs benefit Friday
The 23 Miles South Theatre in Homewood will present The Tony Stanzas musical improv team in a benefit performance at 7 p.m. Friday, May 25, on the lower level stage at St. Paul Community Church, 18200 Dixie Highway in Homewood. The Tony Stanzas will take suggestions at the opening of[Read More…]


