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Joffrey “Nutcracker” Continues To Delight By Anna Hessel
Joffrey “Nutcracker” Continues To Delight By Anna Hessel The Joffrey Ballet’s holiday classic “Nutcracker” is back to once again thrill Chicago audiences with it’s awe inspiring splendor. Exquisite use of puppetry, scintillating lighting, scrims, and stellar projections add to the magic of this Christmas classic. I personally love the first act finale, gigantic pine […]
It’s Absolutely Wonderful By Anna Hessel
It’s Absolutely Wonderful By Anna Hessel The twentieth anniversary edition of American Blues Theater’s “It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago” is absolutely wonderful. A different venue and a few cast changes have been made from previous years but all of the talent and holiday fun we have come to expect from this seasonal […]
Triton College’s Fall Family Fun Fest
Great fun was had at the Triton College Fall Family Fun Fest with pumpkins being passed out and even a photo op with the school’s mascot Troy!
Rabies and Micro Chip Clinic
A rabies and micro chip clinic was held in Franklin Park, Illinois. It was sponsored by the Village of Franklin Park and the Humane Society. The clinic was held in the parking lot of the Franklin Park Police Department.
Norridge Car Show
Here is a short video that I created using photos that I took while attending the Norridge Car Show at Divine Savior Church. The app I used was Ripl. Many vintage cars were on display.
Steppenwolf Theatre Debuts Major Addition
Steppenwolf Theatre Debuts Major Addition By Wes Hessel One of the world class theater groups based in Chicago revealed to the press November 2nd their extensive expansion to the ensemble company’s campus on Halsted. The organization, which had its first long-term space in a Highland Park church basement, was birthed by the founding […]
Saint Francis Borgia Fall Fest Carnival
A fun time was had by all who attended the Saint Francis Borgia Fall Fest Carnival. There were many carnival rides, food, games and entertainment. Here is a photo collage and short video that I created to highlight the event.
Triton College Harvest Fest
Back in September I drove over to Triton College to take photos for People and Places Newspaper of Triton College’s Harvest Fest. The event was open to the college students and the community. Apple cider, taffy apples and assorted beverages were available. Student organizations were on hand as well as various student support services. The […]
Amboy Depot Days
While staying at our property at Woodhaven Lakes in Sublette, IL my wife and I traveled a mere seven miles to Amboy to visit Amboy Depot Days. The highlight was the Amboy Depot Museum with three floors of historical artifacts. The main attraction was the full size steam locomotive. When that way make sure to […]
Ballet Is Back
By Anna Hessel The long awaited return of dance is finally here with a steller, limited-run spectacular that only The Joffrey Ballet can bring, “Home: A Celebration”. The show opens with a classic dance – “Birthday Variations” is an elegant set of shimmering lights and beautiful chandeliers, coupled with colorful sparkling costumes. Each pas de […]
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