Neighborhbood Notes – Events for January 2020
The Ostrega-Uhl Project will present a recital of Mozart and Musicals Sat., Jan. 11, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Beverly Branch Library, 1962 W. 95th St. The recital will feature Mozart’s famous “Piano Quartet in G” as well as string quartet arrangements of his famous operas from the 18th century, and string quartet arrangements of works from musicals of the […]
Give the gift of a great night out
By Talie Leeb Declutter your gift-giving this holiday season with by giving tickets to one – or all — of the upcoming offerings from the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. Maybe throw in a gift certificate to a local restaurant to make it a full-on night on the town, neighborhood style! The Second City: The Good, The Bad, & […]
Grappling With A Luminous Doom
Five artists meditate on the mystery, magic and beauty of our planet, and the impact of our growing detachment from nature’s wisdom in “Grappling With A Luminous Doom,” an exhibit hosted by the Beverly Area Arts Alliance at the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., opening Sun., Mar. 3, 2 to 4 p.m. The exhibit continues to Apr. 7, and reflects the disconnect between “modern” […]
BACinema Expands Selections for South Side Film Fans
Damon Griffin, the new film programmer for the Beverly Arts Center (BAC), is expanding the popular BACinema screenings to include more independent, classic and international movies. That’s great news for South Side film fans looking for access to the quality and versatility offered at places like the Music Box Theatre and Gene Siskel Film Center. “The BAC is a […]
Zeshan B and the Transistors at Beverly Art Center June 22
Zeshan Bagewadi, one of the Rolling Stone’s 10 New Artists You Need to Know, will be performing Fri., June 22, 8 p.m., at the Beverly Arts Center (BAC), 2407 W. 111th St. Zeshan B and the Transistors will play a concert that mixes Memphis R&B, Chicago Blues and the sounds of Bagewadi’s roots in India and Pakistan. Zeshan B and the Transistors […]
Neighborhood Notes – April 2018
Spring Flower Sale. Morgan Park Presbyterian Church, 2017 W. 110th Pl., is accepting orders for its annual sale of spring flowers through May 10. Choices include several varieties of impatiens, petunias, salvia, geraniums, herns and more, and can be ordered in four-packs, flats, pots and baskets. Flower pick-up is May 19. Info: morganparkpres@gmail.com CAPS Meetings. […]
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 […]
Playing Tribute: Bands Bring Back Sound, Experience of Top Acts
Heartache Tonight, one of Chicago’s popular tribute bands, will be performing a concert of Eagles music Saturday, Mar. 10, 8 p.m. at the Beverly Arts Center (BAC), 2407 W.111th St. The Eagles fans who are expected to pack the 400-seat Baffes Theater for the show will be fired up with nostalgia-driven excitement. “Heartache Tonight calls […]
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 […]
The Neighborhood is the Gallery Beverly Art Walk Day
Start seeing art in unexpected places throughout Beverly/Morgan Park. The 4th annual Beverly Art Walk on Sat., Oct., 7, 12 to 7 p.m., will feature work by more than 200 artists in over 60 alternative exhibition spaces. The Beverly Art Walk is a free family-friendly event. Walk, bike, or park and jump on one of […]