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Q Brothers Are Hopping At Navy Pier By Anna Hessel
Q Brothers Are Hopping At Navy Pier By Anna Hessel Chicago Shakespeare’s upbeat production of “Q Brothers Christmas Carol” is absolutely amazing, a perfect holiday one act with a fun pre-show. The action takes place in Shakes’ The Yard theater, a cabaret style setting with wonderful acoustics, which makes for a delightful event. The […]
Hats Off To Northlight Theater By Anna Hessel
Hats Off To Northlight Theater By Anna Hessel Northlight Theatre’s world premiere of “Mr. Dickens’ Hat”, written by Michael Hollinger, is a fun, madcap play with music, at times farcical, with a very appropriate message in these tumultuous times: that we are all the same under our hats. The play tells the story […]
Play The Back Nine At Elmhurst Art Museum By Wes Hessel
Play The Back Nine At Elmhurst Art Museum By Wes Hessel Sports are not exactly what you would associate with an art museum, especially golf – in this case the puttering around version known as mini-golf. But at the Elmhurst Art Museum through January 2nd, there is a great indoor family activity this holiday […]
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 […]
November 2021 @ the Franklin Park Public Library District
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 […]
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