Beverly Art Walk Celebrates Art, Music, Community, History
BAPA staff reports Artists, venues, performers and patrons are gearing up for the 13th annual Beverly Art Walk on Saturday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cornerstone event of the Beverly Area Arts Alliance (The Alliance), the much-anticipated, free, family-friendly Art Walk showcases works by 100+ artists, musical performances, public art installations and […]
Lyric Theater Brings the Best in Tribute Shows
By Matthew Warakomski Villager Contributor After 25 years of shuttered doors, the Lyric Theater in Blue Island has evolved from a simple movie theater into a concert hall and event center, dedicated to bringing high quality shows to the South Side. The theater’s mission to deliver unique experiences has led the Lyric to showcase acts by […]
Chicago Plays Brings Public Pianos to Beverly/Morgan Park
By Nuha Abdessalam Villager Contributor During the Beverly Art Walk , visitors found something new alongside the open studios and gallery shows: Two brightly painted pianos set out for anyone who wanted to sit down and play. The project to bring the public pianos to the neighborhood comes from longtime Beverly/Morgan Park resident John McCarthy, […]
Local Dance Gallery Students Performing in ‘The Nutcracker’
Two student dance performers from the Dance Gallery Chicago group based in Beverly/Morgan Park auditioned and were chosen to appear in this winter season of the Chicago Joffrey Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ The dancers, Sasha Chatz and Maisie Fuller, are extremely excited about the honor and the opportunity to perform alongside the professional dancers. Both Sasha […]
Local Teen’s Holiday Book Explores the True Gifts of Christmas
“How Did Old Saint Nicholas Come to Be?” It’s a question that has been asked across the ages and in cultures around the world. In his first book, Beverly/Morgan Park resident Sebastian Milton explores messages from ancient texts, folklore from the cradle of civilization, and traditional Christmas legends to tell a captivating new holiday story. […]
Beverly Art Walk Features Artist Home Studio Visits, 40+ Art and Music Venues Sept. 28
By Grace Kuikman A celebration of the creative works generated by Beverly/Morgan Park artists and musicians, the Beverly Art Walk is not just an eagerly anticipated annual event, it’s a South Side sensation that has carved out a spot for our community on the city’s cultural map. The cornerstone event of the Beverly Area Arts […]
BTG Produces Noel Coward’s ‘Present Laughter’
The Beverly Theatre Guild (BTG) will mount its second production of its 61st season, English playwright Noel Coward’s 1939 comedy “Present Laughter,” Feb. 16 through 18, Baer Theatre at Morgan Park Academy, 2153 W. 111th St. “Present Laughter” tells the story of a few days in the life of a matinee idol who is slipping […]
March Arts & Entertainment
American Girls of the Ridge: Sun., Mar. 1, 2-5 p.m. An opening reception for an exhibit of original American Girl dolls and accessories, and stories about three women from the Ridge whose lives paralleled the fictional stories of Addy and Samantha, Ridge Historical Society, 10621 S. Seeley Ave. Free. 773-881-1675 or ridgehistory@hotmail.com. BACinema. “Dark Lies the Island,” Weds., Mar. 4, 7:30 p.m. Based […]