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Year in Review #2
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Year in Review
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Be An Audience of One
By Wes Hessel The various venues of the dramatic arts have had to be very creative and flexible in this intra-COVID society. One of Court Theatre’s initiatives took a concept of unique scale and adapted it to virtual performance; you could say that “Theatre for One: Here We Are” is by the person, for the […]
“Christmas Carol” Shimmers With Holiday Hope By: Anna Hessel
During this rather tremulous holiday season, Writers Theatre’s “One-Man A Christmas Carol” glimmers with the promise that live theater is going to weather the storm and hope is never really faraway. Dickens’ Christmas classic, with a simplistic but stunning set, wonderful photographic and video images, brings to fruition the cast of characters with clarity and […]
“The Steadfast Tin Soldier” Continues Onward in Stalwart Splendor. By: Wes Hessel
Looking GlassTheatre’s annual production of Mary Zimmerman’s adept adapation of the classic Hans Christian Andersen story strides on this year in virtual vision, streaming through December 27th. Recorded from performance last year, the great tale shines even more in the context of USA, 2020. Once again, we enjoy the beloved narrative of the loyal, determined […]
AARP Tax-Aide Program Seeks Volunteers
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide makes it easier for older and low-income taxpayers to file their tax returns and get the credits and deductions that they’ve earned. The Tax-Aide service is run completely by community volunteers. Volunteers provide free, in-person assistance in local neighborhoods, including at the Franklin Park Library, and receive training and IRS certification each […]
Limited Library Services Continue at the Franklin Park Library
The Library will continue with limited services for Fall 2020. Library hours are Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm, and closed Saturday and Sunday. We strive to keep our patrons and staff safe and healthy by following proper cleaning guidelines and quarantining returned materials. We ask that you follow these guidelines during your […]
Progressive International Motorcycle Show
With press pass in hand I attended the Progressive International Motorcycle Show to take a few photos for People and Places Newspaper. Here is a sound/slide video that I put together with a few of those photos.
Father and Daughter Dance at North Park in Franklin Park
On February 8, 2020 the Park District of Franklin Park held their annual Father and Daughter Dance. They held a dance on February 7, 2020 as well. Here is a video from the dance held on February 8th.
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