Celebrate the Arts at Ridge Park Art Fair & Uprising Solstice Market
Submitted by the John H. Vanderpoel Art Association Fifty artists and artisans will be exhibiting their unique creations along the walkways at Ridge Park, 9625 S. Longwood Drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 14. Assorted items, including original artworks, ceramics, glass, artisan jewelry and more, will be for sale. Additionally, the […]
Get Behind the Vest Pancake Breakfast Returns For 11th Year at St. John Fisher
Submitted by the 19th Ward Office 19th Ward Ald. Matt O’Shea’s 11th annual Get Behind the Vest Pancake Breakfast will be held on Sunday, Feb. 23 from 8 a.m. to noon at St. John Fisher School,10200 S. Washtenaw Ave. Over the past decade, Ald. O’Shea’s Get Behind the Vest Pancake Breakfast has raised more […]
Beverly Hills Turkey Trot Returns for 16th Year
The 16th annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run and Family Walk will return to the North Beverly neighborhood on Saturday, Nov. 30. Proceeds from this year’s race will again benefit the John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and the 19th Ward Youth and Community Foundation. Online registration will remain open at www.the19thward.com until 10 […]
Any Way You Slice it – South Side Pizza Delivers
By Janie McGann Whether tavern style or deep dish, pizza has been a staple on the South Side of Chicago for nearly as long as the dish has been popularized in the city. October is National Pizza Month And the Beverly/Morgan Park area has a rich pizza tradition with many local spots offering Chicago-style pizza. […]
Finding Waldo in the 19th Ward
Statues of the iconic book character will make their way into 25 local shops throughout Beverly/Morgan Park and Mount Greenwood through July. By Tim Moran The “Where’s Waldo?” scavenger hunt is sure to keep the neighborhood abuzz about shopping local during the height of summer as the legendary book character will make his way into […]
Margarita Mile Returns for Extended Run
Sip your way along the Western Avenue Margarita Mile this summer! Twelve locations on a mile-long stretch of South Western Avenue and Chicago’s only meadery will be mixing artisanal margaritas throughout July and much of August. In its fourth year, the Western Avenue Margarita Mile gives local establishments an opportunity to be creative and shine […]
Back Country Boys Rock the Ridge Historical Society
By Liz Woodward Join us for an exciting and fun-filled evening with the Back Country Boys, a dynamic country rock band from Southwest Florida, as they bring their unique style to the Ridge Historical Society on July 12! This highly anticipated event is perfect for families, friends, and music lovers of all ages. The concert […]
Beverly Improvement Association Continues Commitment to North Beverly
By Brian Marchetti As generations of long-time residents and newcomers alike enjoy all that Beverly/Morgan Park has to offer, a century-old civic organization has made it its mission to both preserve and improve upon the neighborhood they love. The Beverly Improvement Association (BIA), founded in 1917, continuously addresses issues that affect the neighborhood, supports local […]
Crystal Heart Ball Honors Pat Mac’s Pack
The OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center Crystal Heart Ball will be held Sat., Feb. 3, 6:30 p.m., the Museum of Science & Industry, 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive. The theme for the black-tie event is Rhythm of the Night. The evening begins with cocktails followed by dinner, a program emceed by […]
Troop 609 Serve Pancake Breakfast
Scouts BSA Troop 609, based in Beverly/Morgan Park invites the community to attend the first annual Don Eppley Memorial Pancake Breakfast, Sat., Mar. 11, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Morgan Park United Methodist Church, 11030 S. Longwood Dr. The suggested donation is $10 per person (children preschool aged and younger are free), and proceeds benefit […]