The 24th annual Kevin Dowling Toy Drive will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 1 to 5 p.m., at 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St., in Merrionette Park.
Misericordia’s Christmas Pop Up Shop will return to the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., on Friday, Nov. 22, from noon to 6:30 p.m., and on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
St. Xavier University (SXU) will host “The End of the Journey I Found Myself,” the work of Beverly artists Paul Branton and Dwight White, now through Dec. 6.
Thanksgiving Dinner
Beverly/Morgan Park is among the most architecture-rich of all Chicago neighborhoods.
The Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus (CGMC) will perform its holiday spectacular, “Totally ’80s HoliGAY,” on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 7:30 p.m., at the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. Audiences can expect an unforgettable night filled with big hair, boombox beats and the dazzling spirit of the 1…
Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum will brighten up the holiday season beginning with its popular IllumiBrew beer tasting event Nov. 15, followed by the exhibition’s seven-week run opening Nov. 16.
Cook County residents and visitors can reserve a spot for 2025 celebrations—from birthdays and reunions, to holidays and special event gatherings—while surrounded by nature in the Forest Preserves of Cook County.
‘Messiah’
Concerts at the Givens Castle, 10244 S. Longwood Dr., continue on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m., with a performance by The Sons of the Never Wrong.
The CenterStage Season continues at the Beverly Arts Center (BAC), 2407 W. 111th St., on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 7:30 p.m., as renowned trumpeter and composer Orbert Davis brings the timeless music of jazz legend Miles Davis to the BAC in “Orbert Davis in Concert: Davis Plays Davis–A Miles Dav…
Turpin Cares, a Beverly/Morgan Park-based not-for-profit organization that distributes food, comfort items and hygiene products for local families in need, will host a drive-up drop-off collection of new and gently used holiday decorations and gifts.
The new Elf Class of 2024 teams up with Mrs. Claus to find Santa’s missing list in time for Christmas in the Chicago Kids Company (CKC) Theater for Children production of “Mrs. Claus, a Holiday Musical,” running Nov. 22 to Dec. 22, at the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. Tickets are $1…
Book Signing
Brookfield Zoo Chicago will be transformed into a winter wonderland for an exciting lineup of events throughout the 2024 holiday season.
The Lemont Artists Guild will host artist Wes Douglas on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m., at the Homer Township Public Library, 14320 W. 151st St. Douglas will give a talk on urban sketching, which can be described as “sketching on location” that often incorporates architecture, street scenes …
The Southwest Symphony Orchestra (SSO) will present “Marquise: Power, Passion and Grace” on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 4 p.m., at Trinity Christian College Ozinga Auditorium, 6601 W. College Drive, in Palos Heights.
‘Mrs. Claus’
‘Haunted Ridge’
Tickets for the holiday favorite 12th annual Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum, Electric Illumination and IllumiBrew are now on sale.
A family that looks familiar and yet out of place has been spotted walking around the streets of Beverly and Morgan Park.
Alexandre Tsomaia believes that the time has come to bring classical music to the South Side, and as a critically acclaimed concert pianist, he certainly has the credentials to do so.
Fall is the pumpkin’s time to shine, but what happens when it is time to say goodbye to the short-lived jack-o-lanterns?
Fall Crawl
The life and work of Harry Hale Waterman, one of the community’s most prolific and creative architects, is the subject of “Harry Hale Waterman, Architect: Unique in Any Style,” a new exhibit at the Ridge Historical Society (RHS).
Who is the patron saint of werewolves? Which saint died and went to hell, then came back to life? Which two saints practiced black magic before switching to Catholicism?
Visit Chicago Southland’s Railfan Brochure has been updated, and 10,000 copies have been printed and are ready for distribution.
Brian Ostrega, on violin, and Stephen Uhl, on piano, will be among the featured performers in the Ostrega Uhl Project’s performance of “Autumnal Americana” on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., at the Ridge Park Field House, 9625 S. Longwood Dr. Hosted by the Vanderpoel Art Association …
Reginald Robinson, winner of the MacArthur Award for his innovative ragtime piano works and music research, will perform and share fascinating ragtime history in the next Concerts at the Givens Castle, 10244 S. Longwood Dr., on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. Robinson has composed for and perfo…
Bethany Union Church, 1750 W. 103rd St., will host the Watoto Children’s Choir on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m.
The Southwest Symphony Orchestra (SSO) recently announced its 2024-2025 season, “Transitions: SSO’s Diamond Jubilee.”
The Beverly Theatre Guild (BTG) will perform “The Addams Family–A New Musical Comedy,” on Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 26 at 2 and 7:30 p.m., and Oct. 27 at 2 p.m., at the Baer Theater at Morgan Park Academy, 2153 W. 111th St.
Pet Blessing
The 11th annual Beverly Art Walk will showcase more than 150 artists and musicians at venues throughout the Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhood Saturday, Sept. 28, 12 to 5 p.m. The cornerstone event of the Beverly Area Arts Alliance (The Alliance), the popular event features fine arts, artisan-…
A local comedy showcase will bring smiles and laughter to the neighborhood with an upcoming show at Cork & Kerry Tavern.
Octoberfest
In the past decade, the Beverly Area Arts Alliance has been the catalyst for the renaissance of the neighborhood’s fine arts community.
Concerts at the Givens Castle, 10244 S. Longwood Dr., are back this season with a stellar lineup including traditional Irish music, ragtime piano, folk music and gypsy jazz.
Mt. Greenwood library
Wooten Choral Ensemble
Boasting a rich history and wealth of gifted artists, along with status as one of the Southland’s most valued annual treasures, the Park Forest Art Fair, sponsored by Tall Grass Arts Association (TGAA), will celebrate its 68th year on Sept. 21 and 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in downtown Park…
Francisco Romero will present a classical and instrumental guitar recital, entitled “Semblance,” on Friday, Sept. 20, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave., in Oak Lawn. Romero, a native of Nicaragua, began his music studies at the age of 6 and has played in i…
A celebration of the creative works generated by Beverly/Morgan Park artists and musicians, the 11th annual Beverly Art Walk will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, from noon to 5 p.m.
Friday the 13th holds a special place on the calendar and in folklore.
August Fuller (from left), a Blue Island native and Beverly resident, Bradley St. Leger, of Blue Island, and Shane Shultz perform with their band Goodbye Sunshine at a sold-out show at Chop Shop Chicago on Aug. 28. Bass player and band member Jason Vycas also performed at the show. The band …
Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th St. in Oak Forest, will host its annual Heritage & Harvest Day on Sunday, Sept. 15, starting at 12 p.m. This free, family-oriented day promises to be lots of fun for all ages.
Wooten Choral Ensemble
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