Religious Theater Group Brings Family Musicals To Orland Park

Christian Youth Theater will be having a free theater workshop at Calvary Church of Orland Park.

Broadway-style shows are coming to the south suburbs, and your children can play a role. On Tuesday evening, Justin Parks, executive director and co-founder of the Christian Youth Theater, will present a free theater workshop for children ages 5-11 at Calvary Church of Orland Park. "We will present productions that people will exceed expectations greatly," Parks said. "This is a life changing experience for not only their kids but for parents as well." The workshop is open to children of all faiths or no faith. According to CYT's website, the goals of CYT are:  1. To train children in the performing arts. 2. Building leadership skills. 3. Develop a sense of community and fellowship. 4. Provide positive, godly role models for students.   "…

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Rate Your Movie Theater: Tell your friends and neighbors about your movie-going experience. Leave a review on your theater's Patch Places page. Was your popcorn fresh or stale? Were the floors sticky? Or the bathrooms clean? Orland Park Cinema Showplace New Lenox 14 Marcus Cinema in Chicago Heights After seeing the movie, feel free to come back and share with fellow Patch users whether it was worth your time and money. Tell us in the comments.

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McCord Exhibit Showcases Civil War Artifacts

The McCord Gallery and Cultural Center's brings a Civil War exhibit that highlights hundreds of rare historic artifacts.

When you gaze upon the artifacts at the McCord Gallery and Cultural Center's latest exhibit it is easy to be transported back in time. The handwritten letters, worn uniforms and rare firearms all work together to create a moving image of the Civil War.  The exhibit has become an annual tradition for the Palos Park gallery and is supported in large part by the collection of Dr. Joseph Matheu. The southwest suburban physician has displayed his carefully curated artifacts at McCord for the past five years.  "It was a war that had a deep impact on our country," Matheu said. "It put family against family, brother against brother." The real impact of the war can be felt with each piece. Tables are filled with countless remnants of battle. Guns …

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Taste of Jerling International Night: A Celebration of Diversity and Unity (Gallery)

Jerling Junior High Parents For Education sponsored the first-ever event featuring dance, food and culture from 15 different countries.

Families from Jerling Junior High representing 15 different countries of people living in Orland Park showed their pride and cultural heritage Friday through food, costumes and cultural displays. Croatia, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Lithuania, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Poland, Serbia, Syria and Thailand were all represented by families with students who attend Jerling.  Dianne Kotsogiannis, PFE coordinator of the event, was pleased with the large turnout and thankful for the parent participation that allowed Taste of Jerling to happen. Over 100 students from Carl Sandburg High School’s International Club pulled out all the stops with cultural dance performances for the second half of the event. Colorful costumes and …

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Watch the Oscars With Patch at Pete Mitchell's

Frankfort Patch editor will be live blogging the Academy Awards at Pete Mitchell's Bar & Grill on Sunday.

What's more fun than watching the Academy Awards? Watching it with a bunch of people.  The Academy Awards are Sunday, Feb. 26, and Frankfort Patch will be at Pete Mitchell's Bar & Grill for the pub's Oscars Party from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. Stop by, say hi to Frankfort Patch editor Joe Vince and maybe win some nice Patch prizes. Can't make it to Pete Mitchell's? That doesn't mean you can't join in on some of the fun. Joe will live blog the event, dishing on the red carpet fashion, the speeches and Bill Crystal. Follow along, comment, predict the winners and ask Joe questions. Plus, you'll get the chance to win some Patch swag from the comfort of your couch.

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Southland Expert Reflects on The Simpsons' 500th Episode

New Lenox resident Denise Du Vernay considers herself a "Simpsonologist" and a friend of the family.

Last night’s milestone 500th episode of The Simpsons had special significance for me: It’s more than just a TV show, more than just a cartoon. I’ve argued that message at length in libraries, bookstores, colleges and the Wisconsin Historical Society. I’ve been interviewed by Milwaukee’s Fox morning show, public radio, and magazines in Wisconsin and South Dakota. I will speak at the New Lenox Public Library about The Simpsons and my research April 26. Twice last year I visited Fox, including an orchestral recording, a voice recording and a tour of Film Roman, where I met many of the artists and scene planners who work tirelessly to make my favorite thing. Although they are the manifestation of much hard work and dedication, I consider my …

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Denise Du Vernay

10:00 pm on Monday, February 20, 2012

Hi, Noah, You're right . . . it was more ruminations on the event of the show reaching 500, not the episode itself. Sorry if you felt mislead by the headline. (The piece was actually mostly written before the episode even aired). As far as the episode goes, I enjoyed the premise, especially the idea of a secret town meeting. It's always interesting when the family leaves town because …   more ›

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  Rate Your Movie Theater: Tell your friends and neighbors about your movie-going experience. Leave a review on your theater's Patch Places page. Was your popcorn fresh or stale? Were the floors sticky? Or the bathrooms clean? Just click on the theater name to get to its directory listing, where you can leave a review of the business. Marcus Theatres, Orland Park AMC Showplace 14, New Lenox Marcus Cinema, Chicago Heights And after seeing the movie, feel free to come back and share with fellow Patch users whether it was worth your time and money. Tell us in the comments.

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Lorraine Swanson

1:04 am on Saturday, February 4, 2012

Where are you selling popcorn, Jason?   more ›

Here Are the Anniversaries We'll Mark in 2012

Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia debuted 25 years ago, the first Kmart opened 50 years ago and the first Social Security payment was made 75 years ago ... funny how time flies.

5 Holiday Movies to Catch on TV This Week

Want to get into the holiday spirit? Catch one of these holiday movies, and you will definitely get there.

There are five great movies playing this week — catch them if you can. This classic 1946 film never gets old. Jimmy Stewart stars as George Bailey, whose life is touched by a guardian angel. This film was nominated for five Oscars. — 8 p.m. Saturday on NBC. Don't miss this hilarious and touching movie of an Indiana boy that will have you saying, "You'll shoot your eye out," all day long. — Starts at 8 p.m. Saturday and runs for 24 hours nonstop on TBS. Clark Griswold has big plans for Christmas, which naturally turns into a total disaster. This movie is destined to make you laugh and be thankful that you aren't related to cousin Eddie. — 9 p.m. Thursday, 6 p.m. Friday and 10 p.m. Sunday on ABC Family. When Maria feels she cannot cut it at …

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Luther C. Mirasol

9:35 pm on Wednesday, January 4, 2012

I will catch all this movies this week :)!! I love seeing movies wholeday! Wohhooo http://plumbersnorthsydney.net.au/   more ›

Orland Park Youths Break Into Country Scene as The G Brothers

Country heartthrobs Brad Paisley and Keith Urban better watch their back. Orland Park's duo, The G Brothers, are quickly making a name for themselves on the music scene.

Billy and Brian Grant found a unique opportunity in Karaoke. The Grants recently performed at a holiday show held over the Thanksgiving holiday at the Celebrity Theater in Phoenix, along with headliners Jordan Sparks and Lauren Alaina—both of American Idol fame.   Organized by KMLE Country 108—a popular Arizona country music station—the 20th annual “Breakfast Show at Night” event provides an evening of entertainment, and also raises funds for children in need throughout the state. The show will be broadcast in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area throughout Christmas weekend. The brothers’ inclusion in the “Breakfast Show at Night,” however, was unexpected. “While in Arizona over the summer, KLME hosted an event, so we decided to check it out. It …

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