Arts & Entertainment News
After a years-long approval process, new murals from Chicago artist Tony Passero are coming to railroad company-owned viaducts next to the 35th/Archer Orange Line El station in the McKinley Park neighborhood.
- Chicago artist Tony Passero working on new murals in the viaduct next to the 35th/Archer Orange Line El station.
- Approval for the public art comes after a years-long process with railroad companies and the City of Chicago.
- 12th Ward Alderman George Cardenas says Damen Avenue viaducts are next.
The Chicago-based Midnight Circus returned again to McKinley Park for two shows on Saturday, September 18, wowing crowds with the acrobatics, stunts and skill of world-class circus performers.
- Chicago-based circus returns to McKinley Park for two shows on Saturday, September 18.
- Pandemic keeps the show open-air, with free admittance for the community.
- Acrobats fly through the air on Russian bar and aerial hoop; clowns and jugglers entertain the capacity crowd.
A summer program from the Chicago Park District and the Coalition for a Better Chinese-American Community resulted in an exhibition of teen nature photography of McKinley Park on Saturday, September 4.
- Summer program from the Chicago Park District and the Coalition for a Better Chinese-American Community teaches nature photography to teens.
- Exhibition on Saturday, September 4, showcases teen-age photographers' work in the McKinley Park field house.
- Photos remain on display for public viewing.
Read more: Teen Photographers Showcase the Nature of McKinley Park
Thin-crust pizza with an historic McKinley Park neighborhood legacy is on the menu at the Moose Family Center in Bridgeview, Illinois, with pizzaiolo Anthony Caccitolo hoping to pass Jefee's Pizza to the next generation.
- Jefee's Pizza, an historic McKinley Park neighborhood pizzeria, slings pies on Saturdays through October at the Moose Family Center in Bridgeview, Illinois.
- Thin-crust specialty draws crowds of long-time fans eager to remember Jefee's and enjoy the pizza again.
- Pizzaiolo Anthony Caccitolo hopes to pass business, recipes to the next generation.
Read more: Legendary McKinley Park-Style Pizza Returns in Weekend Pop-ups
Southwest Side muralist and painter Robert Valadez shares his story of struggle and survival from a teen-age street artist in the Pilsen neighborhood through current work showcasing social justice issues in art.
- Southwest Side artist and muralist Robert Valadez shares story of struggle and survival.
- Paintings and murals reflect artist's priority to depict social justice issues.
- Latest murals in progress adorn prayer hall at First Lutheran Church in the Bridgeport neighborhood.
Read more: Message Meets Necessity in the Artwork of Robert Valadez
