The Frunchroom Vol II

The first event was a great success and I’m hoping for more on July 16th at 7:30pm when The Frunchroom will once again be open at O’Rourke’s Office (11064 S. Western) for stories of, and by, people and places on the South Side. It’s still a free event, but donations are welcome and benefit The […]

CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: Are you a Beverly/Morgan Park resident over the age of 70?

The Alliance has commissioned artist Carron Little, who creates and performs under the name the Queen of Luxuria, to create a community based art project that will premiere at the Beverly Art Walk, October 3rd, 2015.  Little will interview 8 elders about their life stories and will interpret these stories into poetry.  She will then […]

The Frunchroom – A New Southside Reading Series

Spoken word or live lit, a growing literary art scene across Chicago, is now coming to Beverly/Morgan Park. The Green Mill has Paper Machete, Lincoln Square has Essay Fiesta, The Hideout has Funny Ha-Ha, and now, thanks to the vision of Morgan Park resident and writer Scott Smith, our community will have The Frunchroom. This […]

Victory Reins in Beverly

In 2006, Sandy Michalewicz followed her heart and opened Victory Reins Therapeutic Riding Center. Located in Peotone, the Center serves children and adults from 3 years to 76 years old, with special needs spanning physical, emotional, neurological, and psychological. It provides a unique type of therapy via caring for, connecting with, and riding horses. When […]