The Black Box Theater is one of the key features of the new H-F performing arts center. (Provided photo) The Performing Arts Center, the newest addition to Homewood-Flossmoor High School, will be open to the public when the Fine Arts Department hosts an open house from 6:30 to 8 p.m.[Read More…]
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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…]
Bids for H-F High arts addition come in high
The District 233 Finance Committee got unwelcome news Wednesday when Ed Wright of DLA Architects told them bids for work on the proposed Performing Arts Center came in more than $4 million over what is budgeted. The school district has a plan to build new spaces at Homewood-Flossmoor High[Read More…]
H-F High School’s fall musical ‘Chicago’ set for Nov. 9 and 10
The razzle-dazzle musical “Chicago” will be performed by Homewood-Flossmoor High School theater and music students at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 9, and 10 in the Mall Auditorium. This high school edition of the Broadway production is recommended for ages 13 and up. The show is set in[Read More…]
School board allocates funds for fine arts wing at H-F High
The District 233 school board took its first official step for constructing a fine arts wing at Homewood-Flossmoor High School by transferring $12.5 million into the capital projects fund. The vote at the Oct. 16 meeting was 7-0. The board has been examining architectural plans for a year. This was[Read More…]
American Dance Center showcase June 9-10 to highlight student achievements
The American Dan Center student showcase “For the Love” on Saturday and Sunday, June 9 and 10, will be a celebration of dedication to dance — by the dancers and the studio that helps them learn. The event at Governors State University’s Center for the Performing Arts will mark 48 years[Read More…]
H-F board’s finance committee holds off on first step for performing arts additions
With the price tag for major renovations and building additions at Homewood-Flossmoor High School coming in higher than expected, the school board’s finance committee held off on taking the first step on the project. At its meeting Tuesday, committee members Jody Scariano, Tim Wenckus and Steve Anderson put off directing[Read More…]
H-F High asks community for input on expansion plans
The District 233 school board is hoping to get feedback through Nov. 17 on its survey of proposed plans for additions to Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The board is considering building a black box theater for rehearsals, presentations and staging needs, and building an addition of new classrooms for fine arts.[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…]