Something Wonderful This Way Comes
Calling all volunteers, creatives, businesses, and magicians! The Beverly/Morgan Park Wizarding Weekend is coming July 21 – 24, and we’re looking for great ideas and helping hands to make it happen. Local organizations including BAPA, 19th Ward office, Beverly Arts Center, Morgan Park Academy, Givins Beverly Castle, Open Outcry Brewing Co., Horse Thief Hollow, […]
Welcome to Bedford Falls
Families are invited to be swept into the spirit of Bedford Falls when BAPA and BACinema host “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Holiday Experience” at the Beverly Arts Center on Dec. 22. From the colorful Welcome to Bedford Falls sign to the cozy Martini’s Bar (where you don’t have to be an angel to order mulled […]
Virtual Ridge Run Set to Start on Memorial Day
Around here, it just doesn’t seem like Memorial Day without starting the morning running in or watching BAPA’s Ridge Run. For everyone who’s missing the fun and challenge of Chicago’s favorite neighborhood race, BAPA is hosting the first virtual Ridge Run. Beginning on Memorial Day, May 31, participants will have until Mon., June 7 to complete the Ridge Run 5K, 10K or […]
BAPA Update
Memorial Day Ceremony COVID-19 restrictions prevent BAPA from hosting the Beverly/Morgan Park Memorial Day Parade, but we will host a live-streamed Memorial Day ceremony beginning at 9:30 a.m., Mon., May 31. The ceremony will honor the people who have given their lives serving in the U.S. armed forces as well as veterans and people currently serving. The […]
BAPA Porch Concerts Return May 7
BAPA’s popular Porch Concert series of live and live-streamed performances returns as a monthly event on Fri., May 7, 6 to 8 p.m. The first concert showcases Blues artist Tom Holland performing with Matt Rezetko and Tom Rezetko on a beautiful porch on 109th and Bell. Concerts are free. Born and raised in Beverly/Morgan Park, Tom Holland has […]