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“Intimate Apparel” Wears It Well By Wes Hessel
“Intimate Apparel” Wears It Well By Wes Hessel “Intimate Apparel”, as produced by the Northlight Theatre, is a soul-stirring, at times gut-wrenching, as well as humorous, play, following the life and work of Esther, which seems to be mostly the same thing. Esther makes underpinnings for ladies in 1905 New York, whether they be […]
“In Every Generation” Exceedingly Exceeds Expectations By Anna Hessel With Wes Hessel
“In Every Generation” Exceedingly Exceeds Expectations By Anna Hessel With Wes Hessel Victory Gardens Theater’s “In Every Generation” is a play perfect for the Passover season, but you certainly don’t have to be Jewish to enjoy this stellar production. Beautifully written, it chronicles the lives of a Jewish family over the years, celebrating holidays […]
World of Wheels 2022 at The Stephens Convention Center
I did not cover World of Wheels last year because of the pandemic but with things beginning to lessen, World of Wheels came back with a vengeance in 2o22. Many hot rods, custom cars, street cars, low riders, trucks and motorcycles were on display. Many vendors were there as well selling their wares. Many car […]
RV and Camping Show Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.
On February 2oth I attended the RV and Camping Show for People and Places Newspaper. Here are some photos and a video from that event.
Renée Rocks the Auditorium Theatre By: Anna Hessel
Renée Rocks the Auditorium Theatre By Anna Hessel I can’t say enough wonderful things about Renée Elise Goldsberry’s one-night-only benefit concert at the majestic Auditorium Theatre. Renée sparkles with enthusiasm and pure energy; attired in a beautiful white and red print gown, she is stunning. Ms. Goldsberry began the show with “On a Clear […]
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.
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