Southland Arts

PSC - Christopher Art Gallery - Spring Student Showcase
2020-04-27 09:00 - 2020-05-13 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Christopher Art Gallery, Prairie State College - 202 S Halsted, Chicago Heights, IL, 60411, United States
Spring Student Showcase Exhibition, 2020
Curated by PSC Art Faculty,
Professor Paul Rinaldi
Apr. 27-May 13, 2020
Reception: Wednesday, Apr. 29, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Works in all media, highlighting the best of Prairie
State College art

Down in the Southland - LITTLE MERMAID JR
2020-04-23 19:00 - 2020-04-25 21:00 | Evergreen Park High School, 9901 S Kedzie, Evergreen Park, IL, United States
Down in the Southland will be performing LITTLE MERMAID JR at Evergreen Park High School 9901 S Kedzie, Evergreen Park IL on 4/23 and 4/24 at 7 pm and 4/25 at 2pm. Tickets are $11 online and will be available on the DownintheSouthland.org website starting 3/1. Tickets are $15 at the door.

Southland Arts "Touch Base" Meeting
2020-04-02 08:30 - 10:00 | Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL, 60466, United States
Southland Arts Touch Base Meetings at Freedom Hall in Park Forest from 8:30am to 10am.
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2020 Southland Arts TOUCH BASE Meetings:
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Thursday, July 2, 2020
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Please note that these are going to be scheduled AS NEEDED

POSTPONED! Crete Creative - Ginny Raftery Exhibit
2020-03-26 11:00 - 2020-04-25 17:00 | Crete Creative Gallery, Arbor House - 1304 Main Street, Crete, IL, United States
POSTPONED! Due to CoVid19 – Check website for details when this exhibit is to be rescheduled.
Crete Creative Gallery and School will be hosting the Ginny Raftery Exhibit March 26 – April 25, 2020

PCS Wind Ensemble Concert
2020-03-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Prairie State College, Halsted Ave & Vollmer Road, Chicago Heights, IL, 60411, United States
Prairie State College Wind Ensemble will hold a concert on Monday, March 23 at 7pm in the PSC Conference Center

POSTPONED! Tall Grass Art School - SYMMETRY -Workshop
2020-03-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Tall Grass Art Gallery, 367 Artists Walk, Park Forest, IL, 60466, United States
TO BE RESCHEDULED DUE TO COVID19 – go to TGAA website for details and updated
Symmetry – A Jewelry Workshop
Create your own symmetrical pendant with Bill Wild, a certified goldsmith.
Participants will:
– transfer a simple shape to a piece of copper plate,
– cut out the design with a jeweler’s saw, and
– learn finishing techniques.

Sunday, March 22, 2020 10am – 1pm
Tall Grass Art School
70 Lester Road, Park Forest, IL
Cost: $25
All tools and materials will be provided.
Participation is limited to 6 students.
To register call 708-748-337

PSC - Christopher Art Gallery Annual High School Art Exhibit
2020-03-19 09:00 - 2020-04-09 19:00 | Christopher Art Gallery, Prairie State College - 202 S Halsted, Chicago Heights, IL, 60411, United States
Annual High School Art Exhibit, 2020
Curated by PSC Art Faculty,
Associate Professor Rebecca Slagle
Mar. 19-Apr. 9, 2020
Reception: Thursday, April 9, 5-7 p.m.
A yearly juried exhibition featuring the work of high
school students from District 515 in a wide range of
media, including sculpture, photography, drawing,
painting, digital art and graphic design.

Tall Grass Art Association - Symmetry Show
2020-03-14 11:00 - 2020-04-18 17:00 | Tall Grass Art Gallery, 367 Artists Walk, Park Forest, IL, 60466, United States
Symmetry
March 14 – April 18, 2020
Opening Reception: March 14, 2020 1pm – 3pm
In Symmetry, 58 Artists’ works come together and show glimpses of the world to reveal symmetry all around us.
Curator: Andrea Fox

Southland Arts - "Touch Base" Meetings
2020-03-12 08:30 - 10:00 | Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL, 60466, United States
Southland Arts Touch Base Meetings at Freedom Hall in Park Forest from 8:30am to 10am.
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2020 Southland Arts TOUCH BASE Meetings:
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Thursday, July 2, 2020
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Please note that these are going to be scheduled AS NEEDED

Southland Arts - FOOD 4 THOUGHT
2020-03-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Scrementi’s Restaurant, 3760 Chicago Road, Steger, IL, 60475, United States
Join Southland Arts members for a special networking event – FOOD FOR THOUGHT at Scrementi’s in Steger, IL 5:00pm until 8:00pm
Refreshments and food are available.

PCS Jazz Ensemble - 32nd Annual Jazz Fest Contest
2020-02-21 18:00 - 22:00 | Prairie State College, Halsted Ave & Vollmer Road, Chicago Heights, IL, 60411, United States
Praire State College Jazz Ensemble will hold it 32nd Annual Jazz Fest contest on Friday, February 21 at 7:30pm, there will be a VIP pre-concert reception at 6pm

SYSO - The Hearts and Roses Concert
2020-02-16 15:00 - 18:00 | St Peter’s Church, 12 W Sauk Trail, Frankfort, IL, 60423, United States
The Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra (SYSO) will perform its annual Hearts and Roses Concert on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 3pm. The concert will be held at St. Peter’s Church, 12 W Sauk Trail, Frankfort, IL 60423.
Coached additionally by members of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, Stephane Collopy, Kamen Vatchev, and Emily Mantell, students will treat the audience to chamber works of composers such as Vivaldi, Mozart, and Bach. Students of our beginner ensemble, the Incredible Opportunity Program (IOP), will demonstrate their skill advancement in their second live performance!
Admission is $10 per adult. Children 10 and under are free.
For further information on how to join our orchestra, please email thesyso@gmail.com.

The Drama Group's MARY PAGE MARLOWE
2020-02-14 19:30 - 2020-02-23 22:00 | The Drama Group, 330 W 202nd Street, Chicago Heights, IL, 60411, United States
In it’s 89th Season, the Drama Group continues with MARY PAGE MARLOWE
Mary Page Marlowe leads an unremarkable life. As an accountant in Ohio with two children, few would expect her life to be intricate or moving. However it is choices, both ordinary and gripping, and where those choices have taken Mary Page that make her life so intimate and surprisingly complicated. From the Pulitzer and Tony-winning author of August, Osage County and Superior Donuts comes a play about the fragility of a moment and its effects on one woman.

Freedom Hall Series - Billy Branch & the Sons of Blues
2020-02-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL, 60466, United States
Billy Branch & the Sons of Blues with Dee Alexander

SSSBA - Creative Arts Award Breakfast
2020-02-12 07:30 - 10:30 | Idlewild Country Club, 19201 Dixie Hwy, Flossmoor, IL, 60422, United States
All Southland Arts members are invited and encouraged to attend the 18th Annual Summit Awards Breakfast hosted by SSSBA [South Suburban Small Business Association] on Wednesday 2/12/2020 from 7:30am – 10am at Idlewild Country Club in Flossmoor, IL.

Freedom Hall Series - The Romance of Dance
2020-02-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL, 60466, United States
The Romance of Dance – Nancy Hays

PSC - Christopher Gallery -Reflecting Dignity
2020-02-10 10:00 - 2020-03-04 19:00 | Christopher Art Gallery, Prairie State College - 202 S Halsted, Chicago Heights, IL, 60411, United States
Reflecting Dignity:
Works by Sandra Bridges, David Anthony Geary,
Juarez Hawkins and Kristy Raines Loving
Feb. 10-Mar. 4, 2020
Reception: Wednesday, Feb. 12, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Works in a variety of media that explore the dignity
of the African American experience. Works include
painted interpretations of the Great Migration, portraits
of historic African Americans and families, and ceramics
that express the power of women and their ancestors.

Tall Grass Arts Assn - Business After Hours
2020-02-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Tall Grass Art Gallery, 367 Artists Walk, Park Forest, IL, 60466, United States
Tall Grass Arts Association is co-hosting a Business After Hours with the Chicago Heights-Park Forest Rotary Club and we invite all to attend.
The event is Thursday, February 6 from 5pm to 7pm at the Tall Grass gallery.
Wine, soft drinks, appetizers and networking will be available.
Feel free to invite any business or arts group who would be interested in this networking opportunity.

Southland Arts - General Meeting
2020-02-06 08:30 - 10:00 | Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL, 60466, United States
Southland Arts General Meeting
Freedom Hall 8:30am – 10am
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Tall Grass Arts Assn - HUMANS MERELY BEING
2020-01-25 13:00 - 2020-02-29 17:00 | Tall Grass Art Gallery, 367 Artists Walk, Park Forest, IL, 60466, United States
Tall Grass Arts Association in Park Forest is honored to present a new exhibit opening on January 25, 2020. Humans Merely Being includes works by artists Javier Chavira, Michael Chelich, Judy Fan, Jeanine Hill-Soldner, Jean Lewis, Jessica Smit Mattingly, and Lidia Wylangowska.
Seeking to express the authentic beauty of the human figure, they often strive – as artist Jessica Smit Mattingly has described her goals – “to physically portray the emotions experienced within, what lies beneath the surface, the larger stories and deeper meanings of our everyday experience.”
Curated by Claudia Craemer and Deborah Craemer, Humans Merely Being is on view from January 25 through February 29, 2020, with an Artists Reception, open to all, on Saturday, January 25, from 1-3pm.
Tall Grass Arts Association, 367 Artists Walk, Park Forest, IL 60466 www.tallgrassarts.org 708 748 3377

Crete Creative - PATRIAM by Tommy Zarlengo
2020-01-24 18:00 - 2020-03-16 20:00 | Crete Creative Gallery, Arbor House - 1304 Main Street, Crete, IL, United States
Join us on Friday, January 24, 2020 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. for the opening reception in honor of “Patriam” by emerging artist Tommy Zarlengo.

In Tommy’s first-ever solo show of art, he will explore the conflicting desires of home, place and personal freedom.
Using provocative images, bright colors, and a keen sense of placement, Tommy’s art conveys a sense of of both familiarity and displacement.
PATRIUM will run from January 24 – March 16. The gallery will be open every Friday and Saturday from 10 am until 2 pm, or by appointment.

Freedom Hall Series - The British Invasion
2020-01-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL, 60466, United States
The British Invasion with Dave Rudolf
January 21, 2020 11:00 a.m. – Tickets $15
Join multi-award-winning, Grammy-nominated, Gold Record artist Dave Rudolf for a trip down memory lane (maybe even Penny Lane) for a night of music from the British Invasion that influenced a whole new world of music, fashion, and style including the music of The Beatles, the Kinks, The Who, Peter and Gordon, the Rolling Stones and others. Dave has 37 albums to his name and counting and is a 15-time nominee for Naca Entertainer of the Year Awards., written for Disney, and even, strangely did the pilot for the “All-New Captain Kangaroo” as the Captain himself. Joined by special guests The 3 Wise Guys for 3 part harmonies, and Daves superb Band.

Grande Prairie Singers - A HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS
2019-12-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Faith United Protestant Church, 10 Hemlock, Park Forest, IL, United States
The Grande Prairie Singers invite you to enjoy A HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS on Saturday, December 14 at 3:00pm at Faith United Protestant Church, 10 Hemlock, Park Forest, IL

Winter Walk & Holiday Party at theNate
2019-12-14 14:00 - 17:00 | Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL, 60484, United States
On Saturday, December 14, join the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park at GSU = theNate for a winter walk and tour of the collection (indoor “virtual tour” in case of inclement weather), and some festive holiday cheer, wine and hors d’oeuvres to say thank you to our board, volunteers and friends of theNate.
RSVP requested by December 5 / sdenault@govst.edu or 708-534-4021

Ho Ho Homewood Pub Crawl
2019-12-12 18:30 - 22:00 | IL, United States
Festivus-for-the-Rest-of-Us line up of libations. Don your best holiday costumes, strap on your favorite elf ears or reindeer antlers and spend a few hours toasting the season as we raise some funds for the Homewood Arts Council.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so let’s spread some cheer for a great cause!
Your $30 registration gets you a place in our holiday crawl which includes three free drinks and pizza plus an official HAC event tumbler. First stop is Fifth Quarter for a drink and pizza to fuel up for the rest of the night. At 8 pm we’ll walk over to Copper Still for our next celebratory swig. At 9 pm we’ll head over to Grape & Grain for our final free refreshment and to finish off the night.
Registrants will meet at Bottle & Bottega in Homewood, 2009 Ridge Road from 6:30-7pm to sign in and receive drink tickets. Prizes will be awarded to the best costumes!

South Holland Master Chorale - Christmas Concerts
2019-12-08 16:00 - 18:00 | IL, United States
Christmas Concerts
Sunday, Dec. 8 4:00pm St. Joseph Catholic Church
17951 Dixie Hwy., Homewood, IL

Sunday, Dec. 15 3:00pm St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church
500 Northgate Dr. Dyer, IN

The Drama Group's - TARTUFFE
2019-12-06 19:30 - 2019-12-15 22:00 | The Drama Group, 330 W 202nd Street, Chicago Heights, IL, 60411, United States
The second production of The Drama Group’s 89th season -TARTUFFE
Opens December 6 at 7:30pm and runs thru December 15
Written to coincide with the 2016 Presidential election, this contemporary reworking of Moliere’s classic comedy and cautionary tale of frauds, cheats, scoundrels and interloper is set in the home of a wealthy businessman who’s duped into supporting the political campaign of an entirely unscrupulous charlatan. Over 350 years have passed since Moliere penned Tartuffe, and yet it remains one of the most well-known and often-produced comedies in the Western canon. This is partly due to its potent afterlife—it’s ability to resonate with our present-day anxieties.

Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra - Holiday Concert
2019-11-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Crete United Methodist Church, 1321 Main Street, Crete, IL, United States
The Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra (SYSO) will perform a Holiday Concert on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 4pm at Crete United Methodist Church, 1321 Main Street, Crete, IL 60417.
SYSO will present a program designed to let audience members see the way young musicians must grow, the skills they must acquire, and the ways they learn to make music together. From beginners of the Enduring Strings program, which serves students in the Crete United Methodist Church Before and After School Program, to the young musicians of the Suburban Youth Symphony, which serves students from across the south suburbs, come see many of the stages through which all musicians pass – in one program!
General Admission is $10 per adult. Children 10 and under are free. For further information, email theSYSO@gmail.com or visit www.suburbanyouthsymphony.org

Salon Artists Gallery - Holiday Reception & Sales
2019-11-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Salon Artists Gallery, 294 Main Street, Park Forest, IL, 60466, United States
Salon Artists Gallery & Patricia Moore welcome all to the Annual Holiday Sale and Reception on Saturday, November 23 from 1pm-4pm. Enjoy music, good company, fine art and refreshments.
294 Main Street, Park Forest, IL 60466 // 708-703-7806

Union Street Gallery - TWELFTH MONTH
2019-11-23 11:00 - 2019-12-13 17:00 | Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Blvd, Chicago Heights, IL, 60411, United States
Union Street Gallery is hosting the annual “Pop-Up Winter Sale” filled with Crafts, Visual Arts and much more … November 23 to December 13, 2019
Opening Reception November 23rd 11:00am to 5:00 pm
