The Villager
Edna White Garden – An Oasis of Serenity and Sanctuary
By Grace Kuikman The seasonal arrival of birds, bees and butterflies to the Edna White Community Garden, 1850 W. Monterey, is in sync with the many residents who have visited
The Blue House Finds New Stewards, Similar Mission
By Tina Jenkins Bell BAPA School Liaison This month, the iconic Blue House, officially the Catholic Youth Ministry Center at Morgan Park High School (CYMC), is being handed on to
Village Viewpoint
BAPA was recently part of an event celebrating our local Black-owned businesses. A meet-and-greet networking event was held at Afro Joe’s on 99th Street. It was a first-time event which
Grit and the Double Knit’s Haunting Classic Sound
By Brian Marchetti BAPA’s Porch Concert series continues with a performance by local band, Grit and the Double Knit, Fri., Aug. 11, at 6:30 p. m. This unique genre-bending
Beverly Art Walk Celebrates a Decade of Arts and Community
The Beverly Art Walk is set to mark its 10-year anniversary Sat, Sept. 23, 12 to 5 p.m. Organized by The Beverly Area Arts Alliance (The Alliance), the event promises an
Village Viewpoint
How is it possible the year is half over already? Time is going so fast. I’m happy it’s July because that means BAPA has accomplished a lot and our community
New Study Looks at Language and Identity
The Roots of Linguistic Identity team, composed of language scientists from the University of Chicago and Northwestern University, is running a study to learn about how caregivers of Black children