What We Can Do to Help Save the Art Collection at Ridge Park
By Nuha Abdessalam Villager Contributor The John H. Vanderpoel art collection has hung at Ridge Park since 1930, four years before the Chicago Park District was established in 1934. Humidity in the gallery drops below 10 percent in winter and rises above 80 percent in summer, according to Irene Testa, president of the John H. Vanderpoel […]
Vanderpoel Art Museum Reopens
By Kristin Boza After a two-year hiatus, the Vanderpoel Art Association Art Museum is prepared to open with new exhibits and children’s classes, as well as its outstanding collection of works by American artists. Located on the second floor of the Ridge Park Fieldhouse, 9625 S. Longwood Dr., the esteemed art gallery is gearing up […]
Midnight Circus in the Parks Coming in September
Midnight Circus in the Parks is coming to Ridge Park for four shows on Sept. 29 and 30. The event features a thrilling high-flying assortment of acrobats, aerialists, clowns, contortionists and even a dog. Ridge Park, located at 96th and Longwood Drive, is one of nine Chicago Park District Parks that will showcase the Midnight […]
Art Fair & Festival Debuts at Ridge Park this Summer
The 1st annual Ridge Park Art Fair & Festival will take place Sat., June 23 at the Ridge Park Cultural Center, 9625 S. Longwood Dr. The event is being planned by the Ridge Park Advisory Council (RPAC) and John H. Vanderpoel Art Association along with the Chicago Park District, and will highlight Beverly/Morgan Park as a […]
Neighborhood Association Update
By Mary Jo Viero There was an excellent discussion at BAPA’s civic association meeting in September. Goals for the next few months focus on beautification, continuing to fortify civic and homeowner associations, and efforts of the new park advisory councils. Beautification efforts include creating a plan for the diverters, roundabouts, and parkway corners of intersections. […]