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It Really is “Like Coming to Church” By: Anna Hessel
It Really is “Like Coming to Church” By Anna Hessel Jackie Taylor’s Black Ensemble Theater reopened with a stellar production of her new work, “It’s Just Like Coming to Church”, and it was. Welcome to the “self-love” church of you. This uplifting musical of faith and real care for oneself is a balm for […]
Foundation Serves Up Additional Grants By: Anna Hessel
Foundation Serves Up Additional Grants By Anna Hessel The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation has been serving the needs of smaller non-profit artistic organizations for close to 70 years. This administration supports Chicagoland, as well as the “Low Country” in South Carolina. In the fall of 2020, they launched “Broadening Narratives”, an initiative to […]
Face Mask and Hand Sanitizer Distribution in Franklin Park
There was a face mask and hand sanitizer distribution event held at the Franklin Park Police Station here in Franklin Park, IL sponsored by Frank J. Aguilar, Cook County Commisioner.
Rehearsal Time for Little Shop of Horrors
On February 21st I visited West Leyden High School to get a few photographs of the students rehearsing for Little Shop of Horrors. Here is a video and a collage from that visit.
Students From Leyden High Schools Discuss Their Theatrical Experience
Here is a video of four students from East and West Leyden High Schools that are interested in theater productions.
“Wife Of A Salesman” Plays At Writers Theatre By: Anna Hessel
“Wife Of A Salesman” Plays At Writers Theatre The Writers Theatre’s production, “Wife of a Salesman”, a world premiere for playwright Eleanor Burgess, is well executed and extremely thought provoking. Things are not always as they appear. The show chronicles two very different females, both in love with the same man, or are […]
“The Lady From The Sea” Makes A Big Splash By: Anna Hessel
“The Lady From The Sea” Makes A Big Splash By Anna Hessel Court Theatre’s production of Lady from the Sea is a wonderful theatrical experience. The set is exquisite: beautiful furnishings and props adorn the stage on a bed of white sand. An actual water surf slowly makes its way across the front of […]
March 2022 @ the Franklin Park Public Library
Franklin Park Public Library District We are located at 10311 Grand Avenue in Franklin Park, IL and offer a range of services and programs for children, teens and adults. Further information is available at www.fppld.org or by calling 847-455-6016. Unless otherwise noted, registration is required for ALL library programs. Hours of Service: Monday-Wednesday 10:00 AM – 9:00 […]
Alvin Ailey Review
Alvin Ailey will Rock Your Soul By Anna Hessel The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater troupe performs a limited number of shows at the Auditorium Theatre; they are shows for the entire family, with something for everyone. Their stellar moves are the star of the show, with an enormously talented cast. Dancers from across […]
World of Wheels Coming to The Stephens Convention Center March 11, 12 and 13, 2022
Friday, March 11 through Sunday, March 13, 2022, the 59th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels presented by South Oak Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep will return to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. There will be over 500 custom cars, classics, hot rods, trucks, motorcycles and race cars on display. This […]
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