The Village Viewpoint
By Susan Flood BAPA Executive Director Since joining the BAPA team, I find myself in constant thought about attracting “young” families to our “old” neighborhood. Our neighborhood’s rich collection of historic buildings […]
BAPA Welcomes Maureen Kelly, Jayne Corcoran to Board of Directors
By Kristin Boza Maureen Kelly: Strengthening the Volunteer Experience Maureen Kelly joins BAPA’s board this year, continuing a long history of volunteering with the organization. As a Beverly/Morgan Park resident […]
Neighborhood Notes Feb. 2019
Virtuosic Voices. The Ostrega – Uhl Project featuring violin, cello and piano, performs a one hour program of classical music by Piazzolla, Popper and Tchaikovsky, Sat., Feb. 2, 3:30 p.m., Beverly Branch Library, 1962W. 95th St. Free. Registration is not […]
BAPA Welcomes New Director of Economic Development
By Kristin Boza Anna Fratto is the latest addition to the BAPA team in the newly created role of Director of Economic Development. Beverly/Morgan Park current and potential small business owners […]
Party Celebrates Wirtshafter Exhibit at RHS
Ridge Historical Society (RHS) is so thrilled with its exhibit of works by the late Ethel Wirtshafter featuring her fabulous batiks, they’re putting on a party to draw neighbors in to see it! On Fri., Feb. 8, 1 to […]
Winter Reading: Top Picks for Black History Month
By Kristin Boza The foundation for African American History Month, also known as Black History Month, was laid by Carter G. Woodson and Jesse E. Moorland in 1915 when they […]
Castle Keepers Unveil Castle Restoration Campaign to Save Our Community Landmark
By Grace Kuikman Imagine driving down Longwood Drive at 103rd Street, and looking up to see, not the iconic Givins Castle on the corner, but a boxy, blah building that could be in anyone’s […]
Castle Series Presents Concerts, Storytelling
The Castle Concert Series—aimed at raising money for maintenance and restoration of the historic Givins Castle located at 103rd and Longwood Drive—continues with three February engagements in two different venues. Eddie Holstein blends folk, blues and guitar with history and his special brand of humor Sat., Feb. […]
Rebeca Huffman: Dedicated to Helping Chicago’s Kids
By Kristin Boza City Year Chicago is making a big impact in the lives of nearly 15,000 Chicago Public School students on the south and west sides. City Year Chicago […]
Raise a Pint on the Rooftop
Go above the crowd for eats, beats, brews and an exclusive birds-eye view of the South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade at O’Brews and Views, BAPA’s rooftop parade viewing […]