Thursday, May 17, 2012
John Sullivan currently teaches investigative reporting at Northwestern University.
The following information was submitted by Oakton Community College. Former Oakton student John Sullivan co-led the team of Philadelphia Inquirer reporters that won the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service journalism on April 16. Sullivan and his team won the Pulitzer for the seven-part series “Assault on Learning” revealed that violence in the city’s schools was widespread and underreported, with 30,000 serious incidents over the last five school years. Earlier: Maine West students recognized by organization that seeks to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. Prior to Oakton, Sullivan worked at an upholstery store for four years and he credits Oakton for putting him on his …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Check out these awesome images of the local play being held at the Jewish Community Center in Skokie.
Music Man director Robert Bouwman is busy directing the Jewish Community Center's Young Actors Ensemble. About 30 people are in the play, and these images showcase the event. The family friendly play are playing each Thursday at 7 p.m. and 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday. The show ends May 30. For more details, click here. Like us on Facebook!
Friday, May 4, 2012
Check out what the Sun-Times said about the JCC's 'Music Man.'
Thursday, May 3, 2012
The work of Steven Jay Urry will be featured from May 10 to July 19.
The following information was submitted by Oakton Community College. In the first show that covers Chicago artist Steven Jay Urry’s entire career, Steven Jay Urry: A Retrospective, his sculptures, drawings, paintings, and experimental pieces will be presented in the context of his time. View his life’s work at an exhibition that runs May 10 to July 19, at Oakton’s Koehnline Museum of Art. Steven Urry (1939-1993), born in Chicago, had a brilliant career as an artist constructing abstract welded steel and aluminum sculptures of biomorphic forms. Earlier: Opening day at Arlington Park is on Friday. Urry also lived and worked in San Francisco, New York, Miami, and Arizona. He first drew serious attention in 1966 during his first solo show of …
Monday, April 30, 2012
Looking for ideas for Mother's Day? Then you may want to check out this upcoming performance at Gorilla Tango Theater in downtown Skokie.
From the community - Before celebrating Mother’s Day at a Sunday Brunch, join DIVA’S CROSSING on Saturday Night, May 12th at p.m. for one night only at Gorilla Tango Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave. Tickets are $20; to purchase tickets call 773/598-4549 or visit www.gorillatango.com. Tickets will also be available the night of the performance. What is Diva’s Crossing? Diva’s Crossing is original music mixed with a jazzy pop sound with a soft rock and rhythm feel for a hip contemporary audience to enjoy. The show is sure to take you on a roller coaster ride of emotion. If you happened to catch the opening act for the Italian operatic trio sensation, IL Volo, at the Chicago Theatre, then you were lucky enough to hear the melodic pitch of …
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Looking to see the legendary Rat Pack? Well, these guys and this production is as close as the real thing.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Do you have an idea for a live performance? Gorilla Tango Skokie may be able to help. The theater group is preparing for their grand opening in downtown Skokie.
From the Community - Have a concept for a show that you are interested in exploring? Always wanted to get your feet wet directing but never had the chance? Do you live on the North Shore and are looking for a place to do your work? Talk to us! Gorilla Tango’s Skokie Theatre is seeking submissions of all types of shows for its “Primetime Series” which will be produced by GT Skokie throughout the remainder of 2012. All types of shows will be considered, although we are especially interested in any unusual/experimental/weird show ideas (examples could include any of the following and more: trained animal shows, Shakespeare on roller blades, interactive shows with pies, mime Chekhov, Clowns Gone Wild, etc etc.) Shows must be approximately 60…
Saturday, April 14, 2012
'The Music Man' comes to life at the JCC. Check out the story for the full details.
From the community - Audiences won’t believe their eyes when Jewish Community Center (JCC) Chicago’s Young Actors Ensemble (YAE) brings to stage The Music Man, but that’s just fine; JCC theater manager Robert Bouwman definitely doesn’t want anyone taken in by all the pomp and circumstance. “The Music Man demonstrates the power of Illusion and self-deception,” said Bouwman. He plans to use the set, costumes, and performances to highlight subtle concepts embedded in the popular play. Bouwman’s innovative approach lends the family-friendly play deeper meaning for older and more introspective audience members. “Our interpretation will translate sight into insight for the audience.” The Music Man features traveling salesman Harold Hill, who …
Monday, March 26, 2012
Looking for a good laugh? Then check out this comedian that's coming to Skokie this week. We'll give you a hint: She was named as one of the funniest people ever by Comedy Central.
Welcome to Last Chance, a new Skokie Patch series set to run every Monday. Each week, we’ll highlight one must see event that you can’t miss. This week, we turn to actor and comedian Paula Poundstone. Set to perform at the North Shore Performing Arts Center in Skokie on March 30, Poundstone was named as one of the funniest comedians ever by Comedy Central. Tickets range from $45 to $52, and can be purchased directly from the North Shore Performing Art’s website. Like us on Facebook
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Patch reported last year how one young soldier escaped from Joseph Kony.
Patch readers were aware just under a year ago of the plight of children conscripted into the Lord’s Liberation Army of Joseph Kony when they read about the experience of David Ocitti, a Ugandan who was one of the few to escape. Now the story has gone viral with more than 58 million YouTube viewings of a 28-minute documentary, Kony 2012, designed to bring the man to justice. View the video and read the story Ocitti told a youth group gathering last April at Congregation Am Shalom in Glencoe of how he saw his father murdered, his mother abducted and his brothers killed by Kony’s troops.
Glenn Posner
9:30 pm on Sunday, May 20, 2012
Kudos John...nice job. This recognition absolutely must be satisfying in many ways. Quite frankly, I'm taken back however with even the suggestion that violence in inner city schools (south and west sides in other words) is "underreported." That's all you hear. That's all you read about. There are only so many prime time spots to report these actions. There is only so much journalistc space … more ›