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 […]
The Arts: Batik Exhibit is Explosion of Color and Themes
By Linda Lamberty An explosion of color and themes welcomes visitors to the exhibit of works by the late Ethel Wirtshafter (1909-2009) at Ridge Historical Society (RHS), 10621 S. Seeley Ave. The art works all clearly show the exquisite touch of the much-loved local artist. RHS has the distinct honor to have these works, most […]
Neighborhood Notes January 2019
Sign up for Ridge Run by Jan. 15 and Save $5. Registration is open for BAPA’s Ridge Run on Memorial Day, Mon., May 27. If you sign up by Jan. 15, you can save $5 on race fees. The Ridge Run features a 10K run, 5K run and walk, and one mile youth run. […]
Art and Culture at the Ridge Park Art Fair
By Krsistin Boza The inaugural Ridge Park Art Fair & Festival is slated for Sat., June 23 at the Ridge Park Cultural Center, 9625 S. Longwood Dr. As a joint effort between the Ridge Park Advisory Council (RPAC), the John H. Vanderpoel Art Association and the Chicago Park District, the art fair promises to bring art, culture and fun to the […]
Art Fair & Festival Debuts at Ridge Park this Summer
The 1st annual Ridge Park Art Fair & Festival will take place Sat., June 23, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 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 […]
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 […]
Jim McGreal: Artist, Illustrator and Website Guru
By Kristin Boza Since he moved here in 1979, Jim McGreal has made an impact on the Beverly/Morgan Park community — in one way or another. With a group of friends, McGreal met with Sis Costello from BAPA for assistance in finding a house to rent in Beverly. “I’m sure that was a challenge because […]
Local Organizations Offer Opportunities for Volunteers
A New Direction Beverly Morgan Park (AND) provides confidential counseling, education, advocacy and support to families affected by domestic violence. AND provides services at no charge to the client and is largely supported by financial contributions from the Beverly/Morgan Park, Mount Greenwood, Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn communities. Donations, volunteers and dedicated board members are […]
Photography Exhibit ‘Revisits’ Norman Rockwell
By Carol Flynn The Vanderpoel Art Association (VAA) is hosting “Revisiting Rockwell,” an exhibit by photographer Maggie Meiners, through Tues., Nov. 15 in the association gallery in Ridge Park, 9625 S. Longwood Dr. The exhibit contains 16 photographs that re-create famous scenes by Norman Rockwell, but with a modern twist. Rockwell (1894-1978) was a popular […]