Concert Series Ignites Southside Music Scene
By Kristin Boza Thanks to a generous gift from Beverly/Morgan Park resident Dean Miller on behalf of his late wife, Martha Swift, the historic Givins Castle and Heritage Gallery serve as venues for a series of folk music concerts each month through May 2019. The next installation of the series takes place on Sat., Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Historic Givins Castle, 10244 […]
Bani’s Beets Serves Healthy Drinks
By Kristin Boza Bani’s Beets opened at 10305 S. Hale to provide a nutritious way to energize in the morning. Owner Auriel Banister spent years testing her products at farmers markets and pop-up locations throughout Chicago before deciding to plant roots in her own neighborhood. “We wanted to offer our product in a community that was in need. Growing up […]
Beverly Arts Center Board Recognizes Retiring President as First Lifetime Trustee
After nine years of service as a member of the Beverly Arts Center (BAC) Board of Directors, Barb O’Malley has retired from her BAC board position. O’Malley joined the BAC Board in 2008 and has served as President since 2013, navigating the organization during a restructuring of leadership, the development of a long-range strategic plan, and the hiring of the first full-time development director. In recognition […]
Share a Bear Hug
By Caroline Connors A group of local small business owners will celebrate the season of giving this year with an initiative that welcomes children to the U.S. with a virtual hug. On Sat., Nov. 24, the business owners of the Walden Collective — B-Sides Coffee + Tea, Beverly Barre, Joplin Marley Studio, Turkey, Capsule and Tranquility Salon Co. — will host Share a […]
What’s the SCORE?
By Kevin Scanlan SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer expert business mentors, with more than 10,000 volunteers in 300 chapters nationwide. We are a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). I am the Vice Chair for the South Region and a Certified Mentor for Chicago SCORE. BAPA has provided me with office […]
Pie Baking Tips for Thanksgiving
By Kristin Boza Baking the perfect pie takes practice and patience and a bit of scientific strategy to nail down the ultimate ratio of flavors in the filling. So, making a pie isn’t exactly as “easy as pie.” Beverly/Morgan Park resident Reba Cafarelli is a self-proclaimed amateur baker, but she has truly perfected the art of pie making. Her love […]
Turkey Trot a Thanksgiving Weekend Tradition
The 10th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run and Family Walk will be held Sat., Nov. 24, offering participants the opportunity to walk or run the beautiful tree-lined streets of North Beverly. The race kicks off at 9 a.m. at 9201 S. Hamilton Ave. Proceeds from will benefit the John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and the 19th Ward […]