Sunday, March 10, 2013
The musical trio, Legacy Girls, will perform at the Tinley Park Public Library, Sunday, March 11. The hour-long show, from 2 to 3 p.m., is entitled 'Nifty '50s & '60s', and will feature music from that era.
It's going to be a blast from the past at the Tinley Park Public Library when Legacy Girls take the floor on Sunday, March 11, from 2 to 3 p.m, for a show featuring '50s and '60s era music. The free concert is open to anyone to attend. The Legacy Girls started their careers as Tres Bella, and now the three friends tour together performing several shows. At the Tinley Park Public Library, the 'Nifty '50 & '60s' show, will feature the women performing songs such as, 'Jail House Rock', 'Respect', 'I Got You Babe', and more. For more information about the show, or other events at the Tinley Park Public Library, call (708) 532-0160.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
This weekend, and every first weekend of the month for the rest of the year, all Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders are eligible for free admission to Chicago's top museums.
Good news for all Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders. Your respective financial institutions would like to add some culture to your life. That’s why they’re offering free admission to various Chicago museums to cardholders every first full weekend of the month throughout the rest of the year. They’re kicking it off this weekend, March 2 and March 3 in honor of National Women’s History Month. Just show your bankcard and an ID to the museum admission desk for free access. The deal applies to cardholders, exclusively. Anyone without a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch card will have to pay. The following museums are participating:
Monday, February 11, 2013
The Tinley Park Park District is holding its 'Hot Wheels Classic,' Friday, Feb. 15, at the Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center. The event is for children ages 2 to 8 years old.
For Tinley Park children feeling the need for speed, the Tinley Park Park District is ready to drop the green flag on the 'Hot Wheels Classic'. The event, which takes place Friday, Feb. 15, is for children ages 2-8 years old. Children ages 2 to 3 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The event will be held at the Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W. 171st Street. There will be three separate sessions during the event, which runs from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Attendees must bring their own Hot Wheels or Matchbox car(s) to the event. Attendees compete for the “big prize,” and enjoy refreshments during the event. Registration is $11 for residents and $15 for non-residents. For more information, contact Stacy Hayes (708) 342-…
Saturday, February 9, 2013
House of Music in Orland Hills is throwing a 5th anniversary showcase of several bands they’ve assembled out of their music students, one of which just auditioned for America’s Got Talent.
House of Music has spent the last five years teaching kids and teens to play music. Along the way, they have also taught students the arguably more difficult path to play as members in a band. Video: How To Teach Rock N’ Roll at House of Music On Sunday, the school will celebrate its fifth anniversary with a student showcase at Sullivan’s in Midlothian. Among the talent performing will be Sugar Rush, the all-girl quartet fresh off their audition for “America’s Got Talent.” Watch: Sugar Rush Performs “Get You Back” at the Bridge Teen Center Join the students and supporters for a day of great music. Event: House of Music’s Fifth Anniversary Student Showcase When: noon-8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10. Where: Sullivan’s Irish Pub and Eatery, 4660, W. …
Monday, February 4, 2013
Chef Katie Bradley will host Candy Making Made Easy on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the TInley Park Public Library. The class is from 7 to 8 p.m. and is free to attend.
Valentine's Day is quickly approaching and for residents looking to add a personal touch to their romantic day, the Tinley Park Public Library is hosting a Candy Making class on Wednesday, Feb. 6 from 7 to 8 p.m. The class, called Candy Making Made Easy, will be hosted by Chef Katie Bradley in meeting rooms A and B. The class will include tastings and recipes for attendees. There is no charge for the class. Registration can be completed by completing a form on the library's website. For more information about the class, contact the Tinley Park Public Library at (708) 532-0160 x3.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Makeshift Prodigy writes, plays and records under the world-famous music label ... all from their studio Frankfort.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Makeshift Prodigy writes, plays and records under the world-famous music label ... all from their studio Frankfort.
There was a time when Jacob Foy and Anthony Bagnara were a couple Lincoln-Way Central High School students rocking out under the name “Makeshift Prodigy.” Today, they’re signed to Atlantic Records and are currently in the midst of a national tour. “We’re all really excited,” said Bagnara, who is a resident of Tinley Park. “It’s kind of terrifying at the same time.” From High School to the Top 100 Although Makeshift Prodigy began back in Bagnara’s Lincoln-Way days, it wasn’t until college that the alt rock band determined their current lineup. That lineup includes Bagnara on lead vocals, Foy on guitar, Christian Kwitkowski on bass, Joe Bauer on drums and Brandon Fox on keyboards. Four of the five band members hail from the Lincoln-Way area…
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Fans to gather to wrap up season two in advance of third season premier on Sunday on PBS.
Fans of the British television series “Downton Abbey” will pack the Tinley Park Library on Saturday to watch the two-hour final episode of season two in preparation for the debut of season three on Sunday on PBS. “We planned the viewing because of a lot of patron interest,” said Susan Bailey, marketing and community outreach specialist for the library. “We have 70 people signed up so far,” said Bailey, who admits she’s a fan of the show that depicts the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in the post-Edwardian era. “The show is the highest watched miniseries on PBS with 17.1 million viewers per episode,” she said. Bailey said there will be raffles and refreshments at the viewing on Saturday. “We will raffle some …
Friday, December 28, 2012
The family friendly musical will run during early January at the Lincoln-Way East auditorium.
Curtain Call Theatre will present Oliver!, the family friendly Dickensian musical, during the first week of January. Oliver! tells the story of the classic Charles Dickens protagonist, Oliver Twist, who is thrown out of an orphanage and forced to make his way in Victorian London amongst a cast of colorful characters and questionable situations. “The music is timeless,” said cast member and Homer Glen resident David Knezz, who plays Fagin, the caretaker and ringleader of a gang of pickpocket young boys. “It’s a fun show.” The production includes 88 performers, 56 of whom are children. The cast, which is largely made up of residents from the Lincoln-Way area, began rehearsals in October. Cast members range in age from 3-60 years old. …
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Before the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, there was 'An Unexpected Journey.' Find area showtimes and ticket information for "The Hobbit", which premieres at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14.
Before Frodo and Samwise traveled to Mount Doom to destroy the one ring to rule them all, there was Bilbo Baggins and his unexpected journey. This year, director Peter Jackson and the rest of the crew that brought J.R. Tolkien's 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy to life, returns to Middle Earth to bring, 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' to the big screen in the first part of a new trilogy centering on Bilbo Baggins, a group of dwarves, their trip to The Lonely Mountain and their quest to retrieve the dwarves' treasure from the fire-breathing dragon, Smaug. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journal, official trailer Screenings for, 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,' begin at 12:01 a.m., Friday, Dec. 14, at theaters across the nation. Check out …
Lori
11:23 am on Friday, March 1, 2013
Is this for the whole family. I have 2 children more ›