Union Street Gallery Unveils 'Threshold' This Friday
The new exhibit "pushes the boundaries between fine craft and sculpture," and that's just the first floor.
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Monday, February 27, 2012
Union Street Gallery Brings 'Botanic Oasis' to Chicago Heights
The national art exhibit features work from 52 artists out of 21 different states.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Rose Awards Allow Heights Businesses to Say 'Thanks'
The Chicago Heights Business Council is asking local businesses to nominate standout employees and colleagues.
Local business owners will once again get the opportunity to show appreciation to those around them next month. Chicago Heights businesses will gather for the second year of the Rose Awards, this time at the Union Street Gallery. One of the highlights of the event is its emphasis on honoring the people that matter in the day-to-day operations of Heights businesses. There really aren't any restrictions on who business owners and managers can nominate for a Rose, according to Chicago Heights Business Council Executive Director Susan Wolf. "This is a wonderful way to recognize someone that perhaps works behind the scenes, someone who goes the extra mile or a client that you have enjoyed working with," Wolf said. Premium members of the …
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Friday, December 23, 2011
Homewood Artist To Offer Colorful Class At Chicago Heights Park District
Homewood artist Chuck Michaels invites Chicago Heights residents to see the world in living colors.
Homewood artist Chuck Michaels is encouraging Chicago Heights residents to get in touch with their creative side through his new classes starting in January through the park district. Michaels, who will teach an evening watercolors course for seniors and another open to all ages, acknowleges that some people lack confidence with a paintbrush. "I always tell people: With watercolors, you get pleasant surprises," said Michaels, "You can do it." Michaels is an exhibitor at Chicago Heights' Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Blvd, as well as the Tall Grass Arts Association in Park Forest. He has also volunteered at Glenwood High School. "I've been painting since I was a youngster," Michaels said, but is happy to report that one can become a …
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Monday, October 24, 2011
Heights Residents Create Art at the Library: Photo Gallery
Kids, adults, elected officials and U.S. Navy Sailors showed up to add to Union Street Gallery's big canvas over the weekend.
Visit the Union Street Gallery listing and the Chicago Heights Public Library listing in our Patch Places directory to learn more about these local institutions.
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Thursday, October 20, 2011
A Heights Community Art Project and a Haunted Trail: Weekend Best Bets
A roundup of cool events going on this weekend in and around Chicago Heights.
The Union Street Gallery wants the citizens of Chicago Heights to come out to the Chicago Heights Public Library and paint/draw/sketch what they love about their hometown. Union Street Gallery is hosting a Community Mural Event where you can come out and contribute to the mural, themed "What I Like About My Hometown.” They will be here Oct. 22 and 23, so stop by and add yourself to a little piece of history! The Chicago Heights Park District is having its 11th annual Haunted Trails event at the Park District's East Golf Course. Touted as the "only haunted golf course," visitors will be treated to scares and candy as part of the experience. There will also be a costume contest with a winner guaranteed each night. The event will be taking …
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Jamie Paicely
3:07 pm on Thursday, October 20, 2011
For the Community Mural you can bring in your own pictures to add to the mural. You won't get them back so make sure you have a copy to keep for yourself! more ›
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Week in Review
A 'Phantom' Writer, a Passionate Pastor and Plane-Pulling Police
A look back at the most compelling stories published on Chicago Heights Patch for the week of Oct. 9-15.
Not many of us would pay good money and drive all the way out to O'Hare International Airport to pull 90-tons of metal. Chicago Heights Police donated to the Special Olympics of Illinois just to do that. They did it well too. Take a look at the original story, "Chicago Heights Police Pull 90-Ton Plane for a Good Cause," to learn more about the cops' impressive feat. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church was the subject of our last People of Faith entry, and Pastor Patrick Shebeck was not shy about revealing the things that make his church different from others. Shebeck said the church accepts gay clergy and isn't afraid to tackle tough issues, including the problems with health insurance in America. Read the original story, "Chicago Heights …
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Thursday, October 13, 2011
Hound Dog in the Heights, Santana Hits Park Forest: Weekend Best Bets
A round-up of the best bets for weekend entertainment in and around Chicago Heights.
The Drama Group's “Smokey Joe’s Café” - The Songs of Lieber & Stoller The Drama Group is presenting as the opening show of its 81st season, Smokey Joe’s Café: The Songs of Leiber & Stoller, directed by Judith E. Felix. Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jerry Leiber, one of the most prolific, successful and well-respected lyricists of the 50’s and 60’s, passed away August 22nd at the age of 78. Along with partner Mike Stoller, the two wrote hits such as Hound Dog, Jailhouse Rock, Yakety Yak (Don’t Talk Back) and Spanish Harlem. Performances will be Oct.14, 15, 21 and 22 at 7:30pm and Oct. 16, 22 and 23 at 2 p.m. at the Drama Group Studio Theatre, which is located at 330 W. 202nd Street, Chicago Heights. Tickets are $20.00 for adults and $19.00 for …
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Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Union Street Gallery Depicts the Many Sides of 'Being Human'
The "sometimes disturbing" new exhibit begins Oct. 12, with a reception Friday Oct. 21.
Being human can be a painful, insecure and angry existence. It can also be beautiful. The art in the Union Street Gallery's fall National Juried Exhibit aims to show the many faces and figures of humanity. Just a look at some of the art posted here gives a glimpse into the varying views of the 65 artists from 21 states involved in this new exhibit. Dan Addington, owner of the Addington Gallery in Chicago, will be the judge of the exhibit. Cash awards of $500, $350 and $150 will be given to chosen artists at a special reception, taking place Oct. 21 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The exhibit will run from Oct. 12 to Nov. 12. Visit Union Street's listing in our Patch Places directory to learn more about the gallery. The exhibit and awards are …
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Monday, September 26, 2011
Business Comings & Goings: Chicago Heights to Acquire Union Street Gallery, 56 Other Properties
A look at new businesses coming into town and a fond farewell to those that have, for whatever reason, called it quits.
Chicago Heights aldermen voted unanimously last week to buy the building that houses the Union Street Gallery as well as 56 other properties including a vacant seven-story building that once was home to First National Bank. The city plans to rent the building to the Union Street Gallery for a nominal fee of $1 per year. The other properties will be acquired at little or no cost to the city through property tax scavenger sales with an eye toward future development near a proposed downtown Metra station that will be part of the planned Southeast Commuter Rail Transit District running from downtown Chicago to Balmoral Park in Crete. The International Beauty Salon was recently renamed Nora’s Beauty Salon at 2709 Chicago Road in South Chicago …
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Josh Deabel
12:53 pm on Monday, October 24, 2011
The mural turned out excellent! It was a good opportunity for children young and old to show off community pride and their artistic abilities. Great job Chicago Heights Library and Union Street Gallery for making this happen. more ›