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TWO SIGNS YOU KNOW SPRING IS COMING TO HOMEWOOD! | |
- Village President Hofeld reports Red Wing Black Birds arriving at Isaac Walton.
- Dairy Queen opens this week: Thursday!
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| Issue: # 136 | March 13, 2013 |
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MORE MURALS THIS SPRING! | | |
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Haas Mural | GoodSpeed
A time-lapse video captures the magic of a recent mural. |
As you may know, Homewood boasts the largest collection of Richard Haas murals anywhere in the world. Haas, a world-renowned painter specializing in large, illusion murals, was first invited to Homewood in the early 1980's. Since that time, Haas has finished 11 murals and is scheduled to complete his final mural in spring 2013. Work on that mural begins on Monday, April 15 by the Thomas Melvin Painting Studio - hired to convert Haas' to-scale paintings to mural.
"Homewood has a special place in my 35 years of doing public work," said Haas. "This project has allowed me to expand my work in many ways. In Homewood, I was given the freedom to design and execute a new series of works that tells an even larger story, not only about Homewood's history but about the region in general. Homewood now has the largest concentration of my works in one area and I hope people will discover and enjoy these works for a long time to come."
Around town, Thomas Melvin of Thomas Melvin Painting Studio is known as the "man in the red hat." Melvin adds, "Homewood is to be commended in engaging such an important artist. Richard Haas has taken a European tradition and translated it into an American expression given his own unique sensibility. He loves architecture and he brings a sense of humor and his own style to his work. I have enjoyed working in Homewood. Thanks to all the residents for the thumbs up and car honks of appreciation. I look forward to returning to Homewood to complete the mural in the spring."
To view the video or obtain photos, please click here. |
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YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE FOR UNIQUE ART EXHIBITS | | |
Union Street Gallery Pop-Up Exhibit
March 15 - April 7
18111 Dixie Highway
Downtown Homewood
Sponsored by the Village of Homewood Council for the Arts & Union Street Gallery
Downtown Homewood will host Union Street Gallery's new exhibit, Sync. Visitors can view a one-of-a-kind art collection from a community of talented artists throughout the Chicagoland area. The Gallery opens March 15 and will be open every weekend through April 7. On Friday, March 22, visitors will have an opportunity to get up close and personal with the art and artists at the Exhibit Reception from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM.
Gallery Times | March 15 - April 7
- Friday 1:00 PM-8:00 PM
- Saturday 12:00 PM -7:00 PM
- Sunday 12:00 PM -5:00 PM
Exhibit Reception | Friday, March 22 ; 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Click on the links below to view the artwork from these exclusive artists:
For more information, please call Union Street Gallery at 708-754-2601, or the Village of Homewood at (708) 798-3000. |
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DOWNTOWN HOMEWOOD: GIRLS NIGHT OUT | | |
Friday, March 22 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Particpating Downtown Stores
sponsored by the Downtown Homewood Business Association
Come out and see the latest styles for spring in downtown Homewood. The Downtown Homewood Business Association merchants are hosting Girls Night Out; the evening will be filled with discounts, raffles, and wine sampling from a local wine shop. Merchants will showcase the latest in fashion, entertainment and gardening items. While you shop, stop in at the Pop-Up Gallery located at 18111 Dixie Highway. For more information www.dhba.biz. |
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MEET BENJAMIN FRANKLIN | | |
Wednesday, March 13 | 7:00 PM
Homewood Library
17917 Dixie Highway
Well, maybe not the Benjamin Franklin, but meet Actor Terry Lynch as he portrays this wonderful founding father, inventor, and statesman: Benjamin Franklin. Lynch will be entertaining and educating at the Homewood Historical Society meeting on Wednesday, March 13, at the Homewood Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is free of charge and open to the public. Please call for more information at (708) 799-9055. |
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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS | | |
Tuesday, April 2 | 7:00 PM
Parker Junior High School
2810 School Street
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Homewood-Flossmoor Area
The League of Women Voters of the Homewood-Flossmoor Area is
sponsoring a candidate forum for candidates for the Flossmoor
Elementary School District 161 on Tuesday evening, April 2, 2013,
at 7:00 p.m. at Parker Junior High School (2810 School Street) in
Flossmoor. There are five candidates competing for four vacant seats. The forum is open to the public and all residents of the SD161 area are encouraged to participate. For further information, please contact Syvia Tillman at (708) 799-9721. |
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POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY GROUP | | |
Wednesday, March 13-May 1 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
2028 Elm Road in Homewood
Sponsored by The Cancer Support Center
Research suggests that positive emotions can help improve your health and increase longevity. Join The Cancer Support Center for an eight-week group discussion of topics and strategies associated with science of satisfaction. Sessions will be facilitated by Judy Themer, PsyD, Nicole Miller, MSW, and Christina Gentile, MA. Please call to register (708)798-9171. |
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ST.JOSEPH PARISH ANNUAL FISH FRY | | |
Every Friday during Lent | 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Father Sayers Hall , St. Joseph Parish
Sponsored by the St. Joseph Athletic Association
Over the years, the St. Joseph Fish Fry has become a community-wide event. People come from all over to eat, socialize, and catch up with one another. The menu features delicious items and affordable:
- All-you-can-eat, hand-breaded Alaskan Pollock fish dinner with curly fries, coleslaw, roll and dessert at $9.00 per person (kids eat for $6.00).
- Catfish Nugget dinner and 8-piece shrimp dinner for $9.00.
- Spaghetti dinner that includes coleslaw, roll and a dessert for $5.00
- Mac-&-Cheese for $5.00 and curly fries for $3.00.
A premium beer selection from Flossmoor Station and Grape and Grain, wine, coffee, milk, water, and pop are also available. If you can't stay...no worries, there is to-go options as well! For more information, please call (708) 798-0622. |
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Next Issue: March 27, 2013 |
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