Arts & Entertainment News
Teen photographers focused on McKinley Park's flora and fauna in a program from the Coalition for a Better Chinese-American Community and The Nature Conservancy, with a photo exhibition coming up on Saturday, September 4.
- Photography program comes from the Coalition for a Better Chinese-American Community and The Nature Conservancy.
- Teens get trained in nature photography, identifying native species.
- View the results of the program at the Teen Photography Exhibition on Saturday, September 4, in the McKinley Park field house.
Read more: Teen Photo Workshop Leads to McKinley Park Exhibition
Columnist and chef Valeria Taylor lauds Marz Community Brewing Co. and its kitchen, hosting Japanese comfort food from Mom's, in a write-up of her culinary trip through Chicago.
- Valeria Taylor, columnist and chef, highlights Marz Community Brewing Co. in a recent write-up.
- Mom's restaurant, which operates out of the tap room kitchen, gets raves for its Japanese comfort food.
- Magazine column highlights Marz among other locations in a culinary trip through Chicago.
Read more: Marz Brewing (and Mom's Food) Gets Nod in Bon Appétit
Performances and programs are gearing up to launch at parks in the McKinley Park neighborhood, from the McKinley Park pool reopening for the summer to the return of Midnight Circus.
- Pool reopening joins return performances slated for McKinley Park in summer 2021.
- Hoyne Park hosts monthly movie nights, with reopened bathrooms.
- Summer park events include Chicago Dance Month, Midnight Circus and more.
Read more: Parks and Pool Ready for Summer Season in McKinley Park
McKinley Park's popular outdoor swimming pool will reopen this summer, according to an update from the McKinley Park Advisory Council that also highlighted upcoming summer programs and the status of Hoyne Park amenities.
- Outdoor swimming pool will open for 2021 summer season, announced McKinley Park Advisory Council.
- Target opening date is June 25, but staffing issues may delay reopening.
- Council announces more summer events and the return of Midnight Circus to McKinley Park.
Teen baker and aspiring entrepreneur Kristoffer Chavarria has taken the reigns at McKinley Park sweet shop Kristoffer's Cakes, a move inspired by his entrepreneurial family and business lessons at Horizon Science Academy - McKinley Park.
- Teenage baker takes leading role at McKinley Park sweet shop Kristoffer's Cakes.
- Family recipes, tradition of entrepreneurship inspire Kristoffer Chavarria to grow bakery business.
- Business program at Horizon Science Academy - McKinley Park provides education, resources and inspiration for young entrepreneur.
Read more: Entrepreneurial Spirit Continues Through Generations at Kristoffer's Cakes
