Local Talents to Perform

(May 2013) -- Beverly/Morgan Park actor/musician/storyteller David Boyle will showcase the art of storytelling at the Chicago Solo Theatre’s Solo Saturdays, Sat., May 11, 8 p.m. at The Venue, 1550 S. State St., Chicago. Boyle will be joined by Beverly/Morgan Park neighbor Vivian Nash making her solo debut, and actors/storytellers Scott Whitehair, Jason Kelleher and Lily Be to perform original works.

 

(May 2013) -- Beautiful and varied vintage homes make Beverly/Morgan Park unique among Chicago neighborhoods. Four outstanding private homes, a church and the new offices of the Beverly Area Planning Association (BAPA) will be opened to visitors Sun., May 19, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for BAPA’s 43rd Annual Beverly Hills/Morgan Park Home Tour.  Note: New Starting Location,  BAPA Office Community Room, 11109 S. Longwood Dr.

(May 2013) -- A community as large as Beverly Hills/Morgan Park can’t succeed unless there’s a center holding people together. That center is the Beverly Area Planning Association (BAPA).  With all the changes in the world since BAPA was founded in the 1940s, one thing remains unchanged in our corner of that world: Our neighbors, shops, schools and parks still have that small town feel. That’s because, unlike many other neighborhoods, BAPA was here to preserve the best of our community through all those transitions.

(May 2013) -- Members of Beverly Unitarian Church – our community’s Castle Keepers – will be raising funds for maintaining the historic Givens Castle at the annual Castle Auction, Sat., May 4, 6 p.m. at the church, 10244 S. Longwood Dr.

(May 2013) -- Playing games, especially those that require getting up and moving around, can help keep us mentally sharp and agile, so say a variety of experts on aging and longevity. That’s why Smith Village, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) located at 2320 W. 113^th Place in Chicago’s South Side Beverly Neighborhood, recently unveiled its new Game Room.

(May 2013)-- Having raised over $1 million to benefit Little Company of Mary’s Nationally Accredited Comprehensive Breast Health Center since it began in 2003, the annual Beverly Breast Cancer Walk unites those affected by breast cancer on a three-mile trek of love, support and hope for those facing this devastating diagnosis. This year is the 14th year for the Beverly Breast Cancer Walk which will be on Mother's Day, May 12, 8 a.m. at Ridge Park, 9625 S. Longwood Dr. Little Company of Mary Hospital will provide a trolley for those unable to walk the three-mile route.

May 2013

 

BAC Summer Camps. What will your kids be doing this summer? The Beverly Arts Center (BAC), 2407 W. 111th St., offers a wide variety of individual art camps as well as the multi-discipline camps are available in June, July and August. The inclusive Summer Arts Experience camp offers music, dance, drama, visual arts, fitness, computers and more for three age groups (age 5-6, 7-9 and 10-12) in five two-week sessions. Optional Before Camp Care is available for an additional fee. Early registration discount continues through May 24. For a complete schedule of camps and classes or to register visit the BAC or see the education option at www.beverlyartcenter.org. 773-445-3838.

(May 2013) -- Home appraisals take place for a variety of reasons, including purchasing or refinancing a home. Homeowners may find themselves in need of an appraisal when preparing to drop their private mortgage insurance (PMI) or when appealing property taxes. PMI can be cancelled once the homeowner's loan-to-value ratio lowers to 80 percent, according to Sarah Gilligan, president of Schlitz Appraisal Services Inc. (S.A.S. Inc.). An appraiser will determine the home's current value in order to determine if the 80 percent ratio exists.

(May 2013) -- The home search of Tim and Nora Klos spanned from the north to the south sides before the family decided to plant their roots in Beverly/Morgan Park, Nora's home community, in December 2012. "[Beverly/Morgan Park] has a ton of history and the homes have much more character than some of the houses we were looking at on the north side," said Tim.

MPHS News – May 2013

The Morgan Park jazz ensemble, directed by Shemeka Nash, held a concert and silent auction last month. With a number a different guests and alumni in attendance for the jazz group’s first show in the student cafeteria (which was dressed up with formal backgrounds to dress up the space), it was a good night of great music. In addition to the Morgan Park band, guest artists included members from the Harold Washington Elementary School Jazz Band and the Prairie State Jazz Band. There were also performances by other artists, including MP alums. They included Jeremy Jones, DeLisa Lyles and Chris Morgan.