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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 […]
“Eleanor’s Very Merry Christmas Wish” Streams Magic Right Into Your Heart By: Wes Hessel
The return this year of new holiday family favorite “Eleanor’s Very Merry Christmas Wish” has taken the online route like a number of other great seasonal productions, and we get our wish to once again see the fun, fantastic show about the rag doll with heart who lives at the North Pole having her greatest […]
“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 […]
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.
27th. Annual Special Needs Ice Skating Competition and Hockey Game
The 27th. Annual Special Needs Ice Skating Competition and Hockey Game between The Chicago Blackhawks Special Hockey Team and The Wisconsin Timberwolves was held at The Franklin Park Ice Arena. It was a fun filled event for the entire family. The day started off with the annual match-up between The Hornets Sled Hockey Team and […]
Chicago’s Christkindlmarket
This past Christmas season my family and I went downtown to Daley Plaza to partake in Chicago’s Annual Christkindlmarket. While I was down there I took a few photographs for People and Places Newspaper. Here are the photos that I took.
Franklin Park School District 84 Students Performing at Franklin Park’s Winterfest
The school children of Franklin Park’s School District #84 performed at the annual Winterfest at Hammill Square. It was a beautiful night for Christmas Carols, Christmas lights, Santa and Mrs. Claus and hot chocolate. Here is a video from the performance.
Winterfest at Hammill Square 2019
One of Franklin Park’s annual events is Winterfest at Hammill Square. Here is a short video of Santa and Mrs. Claus arrivving by fire truck courtesy of the Franklin Park Fire Department.
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