The Second Friday Series at the Beverly Arts Center
By Sebastiana Smith The Beverly Arts Center (BAC) is all about emphasizing the ‘s’ in arts, and they’ve made huge strides in diversifying what visitors can expect to experience when visiting. “One of the things that most excite me about being at the BAC is looking at the history of this place and seeing […]
Golden Masquerade Gala Marks 50th Anniversary of Beverly Arts Center
The Beverly Arts Center will celebrate its 50th anniversary at the Golden Masquerade Gala on Sat., Apr. 7, 7 to 11 p.m. The event will honor Bill Baffes, CEO of County Fair with the BAC Founders Award, and Pat McGrail, former BAC executive director, with the BAC Lifetime Achievement Award. The South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day […]
Make a Date for Movie Night at BAC
Whether you’re with friends, your significant other or going solo, movie night is a great way to spend an evening. The Beverly Arts Center (BAC), 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago, is a hidden gem, perfect for cinema lovers on a quest to find the films that may not be screened anywhere else nearby by as […]
Neighborhood Notes – March 2018
Free Business Counseling at BAPA. Local business owners are encouraged to take advantage of expert advice from counselors from SCORE and the Far South Community Development Corporation. Mentors from these organizations meet with clients at the BAPA office, 1987 W. 111th St. SCORE business mentor Mark Jaswanthkumar is available by appointment on Mondays, 9 to […]
BAC Begins 50th Anniversary Year with New Management Team
As the Beverly Arts Center (BAC), 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago, begins its 50th anniversary year, an innovative approach in facility management is taking center stage. The BAC’s new management team, composed of Artistic Director Shellee Frazee, Development Director Amy Chmura, and Operations Manager Dan Jacobson, will work collaboratively to oversee all aspects of operating […]
Beverly Art Competition Exhibit Continues Through Jan. 7
The 41st annual Beverly Arts Center Art Competition Exhibition opened Sat., Nov. 11 with a reception and awards presentation in the Jack Simmerling Gallery at the Center, 2407 W. 111th St. Ashley Gardner was awarded the Beverly Bank Best of Show Award for her work “Family Portrait.” The Alice & Arthur Baer Award went to […]
Holiday Happenings and Santa Sightings
Get in the holiday spirit with these local events! Holiday Stroll. Mount Greenwood Holiday Stroll, Fri., Dec. 1, 4 to 7 p.m., participating businesses on 111th Street between Sacramento and Pulaski. The family-friendly event is sponsored by the Mount Greenwood Community and Business Association and features special offers, visits with life reindeer and holiday characters, […]
Neighborhood Notes
Superhero Series at Beverly Library. Don’t miss the action at Beverly Library, 1962 W. 95th St.! Superhero Ballet for preschoolers, Tues., Aug. 1, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Masked Heroes of Reading for ages 7 to 16, Thurs., Aug. 3, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.; and Superhero Character Program featuring research, discussion and more for ages […]
‘The Last Picture Show’ Retrospective of Bill and Judie Anderson Comes to BAC
By Kristin Boza Bill and Judie Anderson enjoyed an incredible career together, and separately, as artists. Bill passed away in 2009 after suffering from a debilitating stroke and subsequent illnesses, and he left a legacy of commercial and fine art produced with his beloved wife of 51 years, Judie. “The Last Picture Show,” a culmination […]
Beverly Art Competition Exhibit ‘Christens’ Jack Simmerling Gallery at BAC
On the evening that the Beverly Art Center’s main gallery was dedicated as the Jack Simmerling Gallery, winners in the 40th annual Beverly Art Competition were announced. It was a fitting legacy for the late Jack Simmerling who, as a neighbor and artist, did so much for our community and the BAC. In celebrating the […]