Arts

Angela Ingersoll sings Judy Garland, Freedom Hall, matinee

Angela Ingersoll Sings Judy Garland at Freedom Hall Matinee Series

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Ready for an Emmy-nominated performance in Park Forest? On Tuesday, November 13 at 11 a.m., the 2018 Freedom Hall Series will present Angela Ingersoll Sings Judy Garland. A star is born as Emmy-nominated actress Angela Ingersoll celebrates American icon Judy Garland, bringing to Freedom Hall a performance[Read More…]

A Raisin in the Sun, Drama Group

Drama Group Announces Call for Auditions: A Raisin in the Sun

Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group in Chicago Heights issued a call for auditions Thursday for Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun. “The play is set in Chicago’s south side, three generations of family search for a better life,” the Drama Group said in its announcement. “Insurance money comes to them and[Read More…]

Hollywood Swinging, Kool & the Gang, Freedom Hall, main series, Park Forest

Tickets on Sale Now for the Freedom Hall 2018- 2019 Series

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Since 1976, Freedom Hall has presented internationally acclaimed artists and entertainers in Chicago’s Southland, featuring the best in music, dance, and comedy. The 2018 – 2019 Freedom Hall Series continues this tradition with a variety of performances in the 287-seat Nathan Manilow Theatre. The Freedom Hall Main[Read More…]

Gedion Nyanhongo, Park Forest Art Fair, sculptor

Park Forest Art Fair Returns with New Life and Brilliant Creations

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Art Fair is experiencing yet another resurgence this year with fifteen new artists presenting their works. Sale prices for art range from $30 or less to several thousand dollars. A woman from Crown Point, Indiana, Jennifer Green, purchased a piece titled “Interwoven” from inside[Read More…]

Yes! for Lady Day, Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park

Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park to Host Annual Benefit Dinner

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University reports that the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park at Governors State University is preparing to host its annual benefit dinner al fresco “amidst the park’s unparalleled collection.” On September 15th, “Sculpture, Wine, and Dine…where the city meets the prairie,” kicks off at 4:30 p.m. with[Read More…]

Adam Davenport

Growing Up Gay and Black in Park Forest, Now Performs Naked Off-Broadway: Meet Adam Davenport

New York, New York-(ENEWSPF)- Adam Davenport’s journey began in Park Forest. Growing up gay and Black was a “lonely existence,” the multi-hyphenate actor-director-singer-writer told eNews Park Forest. After graduating from Marian Catholic High School in 2002 where he participated in theater productions all four years, Mr. Davenport landed at Yale. He[Read More…]

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