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The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College will host its 26th annual Regional High School Art Student Exhibit from Jan. 31 through Feb. 25 at the college in South Holland. The exhibition includes 20 regional high school districts from Illinois and Indiana and features 300 artworks in galleries and display cases throughout the SSC Art and Design Department. At the same time, high school art faculty will display work for the Biannual High School Art Faculty Exhibition in the school’s Lee E. Dulgar Gallery.
On the exhibit’s final day, the artists will spend the morning on the college’s South Holland campus for the festival portion of the exhibit, including a visiting artist lecture, a gallery crawl reception, and tours of various art studios and a presentation by artist Rine Boyer. An award presentation for high school student’s artwork will follow.
The exhibition and festival are free and open to everyone. The Art and Design Department of SSC is located on the fourth floor, northeast section of the main building on the South Holland campus.
Regular gallery hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. — 6 p.m. The galleries are closed on weekends and college holidays. More information is with Eric Tucker, SSC art instructor and exhibition coordinator, at 708-596-2000, ext. 2300.
Southland towns to get planning boost
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning will be providing planning assistance to Dolton, Dixmoor, and Harvey and other communities to help those towns advance long-term planning goals as part of the agency’s new technical assistance projects.
CMAP will be working with Harvey officials on developing a comprehensive plan, covering issues like housing, flooding and transportation access. The agency also will be working on separate projects with Dolton and Dixmoor to increase their capacity to pursue additional grants and funding opportunities.
The initiative is part of a larger technical assistance program involving more than 20 communities throughout northeastern Illinois. CMAP staff will work to strengthen resiliency, prioritize investment and support inclusive development.
Selected projects include comprehensive planning with Harvey officials to leverage the city’s transportation network for a more prosperous future. CMAP will help develop recommendations to diversify housing options, reduce neighborhood flooding and strengthen residents’ access to opportunity and key destinations in southern Cook County. Other projects will help develop plans to pursue greater infrastructure investments in Dolton and Dixmoor.
CMAP staff also will work with officials in Ford Heights, Lynwood and University Park on taking next steps to implement ideas that can improve quality of life, transportation and land-use decisions.
Palos South Students Perform ‘Dr. Dolittle Jr.’
Students at Palos School District 118’s South Middle School hosted two nights of performances of Dr. Dolittle Jr. last weekend at Stagg High School’s auditorium.
This year’s production included close to 80 Palos South students performing, creating sets, serving as stage crew as well as lighting and sound. The lead role of Dr. Dolittle was played by Mia Lewandowski. Eighth grade English teacher Kevin Graham directed with assistance from teachers Adam Tourlakes, Amanda Schuller, Stavros Makropoulos and Randy Buvala.
Problem Solving Court graduates 16
Sixteen people graduated from Will County’s Problem Solving Courts during three ceremonies last week at the Will County Courthouse in Joliet.
“Throughout COVID, we have seen increases in substance use and mental health issues. These graduates have persevered despite the changes to our daily routines and separation from loved ones, economic hardships, and the other stresses that have impacted society during this unprecedented time,” Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow said. “The determination of these graduates in completing the rigorous program and making positive changes in their lives amidst the fears, uncertainty, and anxiety surrounding COVID is to be commended.”
Nine graduates, from Lockport, Crest Hill, Joliet, Braidwood, Shorewood and Plainfield, participated in Monday’s Mental Health Court ceremony. Additionally, two people, from Crest Hill and Frankfort, graduated from Veterans Court, and five people, from Lockport, Joliet, Wilmington, and Plainfield, graduated from Drug Court.
Including the latest graduates, 728 people have graduated from the Will County Problem Solving Courts program.
Tinley Park facility sets ‘Window Art Party’
Make your mark while inspiring seniors with dementia in Tinley Park. Porter Place, an Anthem Memory Care community, is inviting artists and doodlers of all ages to a weeklong Window Art Party where they can decorate the facility’s windows. The party begins Jan. 31 and runs through Feb. 6 at Porter Place, 17833 Harlem Ave.
Window markers are available at the front desk. More information is with Jennifer Boonstra at 708-781-1047 or [email protected].
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Tinley Park Golf Show set at Convention Center
Golf fans can stop pining for spring and come out for a golfing experience at the Tinley Park Golf Show, set for noon to 7 p.m. Feb. 4; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 5; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Drive.
The show features a driving range demo area, aisles of newly released equipment and apparel from the top retailers in the Chicago area, and a live telecast of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am at the famous 19th Hole Bar and Lounge. Golfers also can compete in skills challenges for Longest Drive in both the Ladies and Men’s Divisions and Long Putt, with daily winners for all challenges.
Tickets are $5 for Friday’s show and $10 each for Saturday and Sunday’s shows. More information is at https://www.tinleyparkconventioncenter.net/.
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