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A Local Dance Lord
By Maureen Callahan |
OMG School of Irish Dance’s Ronan Kristufek joins Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance By Maureen Callahan Local resident Ronan Kristufek is currently performing on the world stage. After landing a spot on the high-energy Lord of the Dance North ...
Arts & Theatre
Out of the ashes: Six and a half decades later, Chicagoans still commemorate Our Lady of the Angels school fire
Six and a half decades later, Chicagoans still commemorate Our Lady of the Angels school fire By Maureen Callahan The first day of December ushers…
Back in Time: Leslie Goddard brings history to life
By Maureen Callahan Most of us dream of finding an occupation we love- something for which we have a heartfelt passion while still making a…
Ringing in the Season: The Agape Ringers: Performing a musical art form
By Maureen Callahan The ceremonial sound of bells elevates any event to a special occasion, especially the particular elegance of a handbell choir. It’s truly…
Bringing Visibility to Vincibility
In her documentary film, "Vincible" Kayla Redig reveals the unique trials faced by young adult cancer patients and survivors By Valerie Hardy When Kayla Redig…
In Bed By Ten: A new early-night show offers Chicago-quality comedy that is relatable and accessible to suburban audiences
BY VALERIE HARDY | PHOTOS BY MADELINE CRAIG Looking for some local laughs but not a night owl? In Bed By Ten, a newcomer to…
Brightly Shining: Diwali reminds us to be a light to darkness
As the leaves turn, thousands of families in the western suburbs celebrate a five-day festival every fall. Diwali, the festival of lights, may encompass diverse…
Down to a Fine Art: Behind the scenes of today’s Elmhurst Art Museum
By Larry Atseff Elmhurst’s Eleanor King Hookham, a famous artist, an art teacher in her own right, and the driving force behind establishing the Elmhurst…
Striking the Right Note: The Chicago Youth Orchestra shapes the lives of aspiring young musicians
The Chicago Youth Orchestra (CYO), located in Clarendon Hills, stands as a beacon of hope for young musicians seeking to explore their talents and immerse…
Making History: A new documentary captures the story of the Tivoli Theatre, Classic Cinemas, and the family behind the scenes
BY VALERIE HARDY | Photos Victor Hilitski For many attending the sold-out premiere of the documentary film “History Happens Here: The Tivoli Theatre” on May…
Curtain Call: Elmhurst Children’s Theatre encourages young actors to put themselves out there
By Maureen Callahan For the past 85 years, Elmhurst Children’s Theatre (ECT) has supported young thespians in the community. ECT is a place where young…
Focus on the Filmmaker
Jim Toth moved to Downers Grove in 2015 and spent 20 years as a creative director in Chicago’s advertising industry. During the coronavirus pandemic, however,…
A new documentary captures the story of the Tivoli Theatre and the family behind the scenes
BY VALERIE HARDY | Photos by Victor Hilitski For many attending the sold-out premiere of the documentary film “History Happens Here: The Tivoli Theatre” on…
Somersaulting into Film Making
A trio of Downers Grove residents found success making children’s films By Maureen Callahan Finding one’s reason-to-be is often a lifelong search. Michael and Lillian…
Ghostlight’s New Home
Mayor Bob Barnett (right) joins Ghostlight’s founding partners – William Hunter Evans, Colleen Gibbons, Micki Doherty, Carolina Menapace, and Alex Bahaveolos – at the ribbon-cutting…
Ghostlight Educational Theatre Collective continues to give back to the community
Two Years and Counting BY VALERIE HARDY | Photos by CM Stage Photography Drive through Downers Grove and surrounding suburbs and you will see the…
Gaining Momentum – Hinsdale Alum Cathy Richardson
By Scott Jonlich | Photos by Victor Hilitski Cathy Richardson is one of Hinsdale Central’s most famous Hall of Fame members. She lived in Burr…
In full BLOOM
Make your garden grow this spring By Julie Janoski Gone are the days of using a calendar to decide when to provide care for your…
150th Anniversary Gift to Hinsdale
Visit Immanuel Hall for a Digital History Display By Larry Atseff On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Village, the Hinsdale Historical Society…
The Western Suburbs Step into IRISH DANCE
OMG's dance card is full- of success, camaraderie and positive life lessons By Maureen Callahan The Irish year is planned around St Patrick’s Day. Nothing…
All That Jazz
Hinsdale students perform winter concert By Atticus Fair On February 16th, the Hinsdale Central High School jazz bands rocked their annual winter concert. With directors…
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Butler District 53 PTO
Photos by Laura Meyer The Oak Brook Butler District 53 PTO held its biggest annual fundraiser for the school district in early February at Highland…
