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• 4 Hearts Red Carpet Short Film Showcase Gives Filmmakers and Organizations The Star Treatment and Donates Funds for a Worthy Cause
• Here's a sneak preview of the 2012 – 2013 Freedom Hall Series. The full line-up...
• Main Street Nights - Downtown Park Forest - Free Admission Wednesday, June 13 D...
• Stay tuned for Park Forest's Main Street Nights this summer.
• Thank you all for a wonderful season!
• The Adventures of "R" man teaches children and children at heart, to "Live Green...
• LUMA - Friday, April 13th "Never fails to amaze. The show is literally and figu...
• Countdown to LUMA... the show you won't want to miss! This Friday at Freedom Hall.
• If you're looking for a last minute Easter present, how about a ticket to LUMA n...
• LUMA Friday, April 13th at 8:00 p.m. "Never fails to amaze. The show is literall...
• Did you get your tickets for our next show? It will be one that you will always...
• A job fair takes place tomorrow in Park Forest. Click for details, and be sure t...
• We are very excited about our next performance. LUMA is a state of the art, cutt...
• Appearing on WCIU, Joan Grey, President of Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago,...
• Muntu Dance Theatre performs at Freedom Hall this Saturday! Tickets are still av...
• Check out our next performance - Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago. This video is f...
• Great concert this past weekend! Coming March 3rd - Muntu Dance Theatre of Chica...
• Hot 8 Brass Band
• Hot 8 Brass Band this Friday night at Freedom Hall. Tickets only $28
• Calling all volunteers!
• Check out our next performer - Hot 8 Brass Band.
• Freedom Hall Nathan Manilow Theatre - 2012 Season
• Did you order your tickets for Hot 8 Brass Band yet? It's going to be a GREAT co...
• Hot 8 Brass Band - Friday, February 10, 2012 - 8:00 p.m. New Orleans’ own Hot 8...
• Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We've supplied a link to the King Center so y...
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• We hope you can join us for an entertaining evening.
• Hot 8 Brass Band - Friday, February 10, 2012 - 8:00 p.m. - Tickets $28 New...
• Wishing all our Facebook friends a very Happy New Year!
• Wishing all our Facebook fans a very Merry Christmas!
• Need last minutes Christmas gifts? Freedom Hall has 3 GREAT perfomances in 2012....
• Park Forest is one of only a handful of communities in the region to create a s...
• The CD from the Peter Mayer Group, recorded at 3 locations this past summer inc...
• "Tis the season to be jolly!
• Looking for Holiday gifts? Freedom Hall has gift certificates available in any d...
• Get into the holiday spirit by attending the annual Holiday Tree Lighting tomorr...
• Here's a short video of Peter Mayer from last summer when he recorded his new CD...
• Happy Thanksgiving to all from the Village of Park Forest! As a reminder, Villa...
• December 2 is the date for the Stars & Promises concert featuring Peter Mayer, l...
• Call us about SPECIAL PRICING for The Marcya Daneille "6" featuring Chris Greene...
• THIS SATURDAY - The Marcya Daneille "6" featuring Chris Greene in All of Me. Che...
• ABRAXAS with special guest Alex Ligertwood (formerly of Santana) at Freedom Hall
• Do you or someone you know have a talent in the performing arts? Check out this...
• Happy Halloween to our Facebook friends. No tricks here, just treats. November 1...
• Park Forest Halloween reminders: Trick-or-treating hours in Park Forest are fro...
• Check out the video of Michael Cooper - Masked Marvels & Wondertales. It's going...
• Michael Cooper - Masked Marvels & Wondertales Saturday, October 29th 7:00 p.m. M...
• Did you get your tickets for Friday to see Abraxas? It's going to be a GREAT show!
• Who sang Black Magic Woman?
• You have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to...
• Take the 2011 Park Forest Community Survey and provide valuable feedback! This...
• Alex Ligertwood (formerly of Santana) performs with ABRAXAS - Santana Tribute Ba...
• Recently added to the Abraxas concert at Freedom Hall on October 14th, is Alex L...
• Abraxas - Santana Tribute Band Friday, October 14, 2011 8:00 p.m.
• This weekend in Park Forest: the 56th Annual Park Forest Art Fair -- including...
• Some recent news from ABRAXAS-they have been added to the Jimi Jamison Music and...
• The Park Forest Fire and Police Departments will hold a September 11th Memorial...
• Cheryl Frazier Named Dean of Students, Director of Forensics, Theatre at Southland College Prep Charter High School
• Back to School for Park Forest - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more
• GREAT Band coming to Freedom Hall in October! ABRAXAS - Santana Tribute Band. T...
• Check out the Police and Fire Charity Softball Game this Saturday at Central Par...
• Visit our website for a complete line up of shows in 2011-2012
• Alden Graduates Reunite to Celebrate Recovery
• The Park Forest Aqua Center has been one of the crown jewels of Park Forest for...
• Be part of The Peter Mayer Group's new CD recording LIVE this Thursday at Freedom Hall. Many of you know Peter Mayer as one of the Coral Reefers in Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band.
• The Village of Park Forest wants you to know that multiple options are available for residents looking to beat the extreme heat.
• The DownTown District MidSummer Madness takes place this Wednesday! Register, take part, and win! Then stick around for Main Street Nights! All events are free!
• Tonight, Main Street Nights welcomes Cold Blooded Creatures, entertainment featuring reptiles that will wow the kids, followed by Soda, a band that covers music from Johnny Cash to Dave Matthews. Performances begin at 7 p.m. More details, including thi
• This is one of the select summer shows (July 28th) that will be recorded live for the Peter Mayer Group's CD to be released later this year! Be a part of the taping of this special music and Peter's newest CD!
• Wondering what's going on in Park Forest this weekend to celebrate Independence Day? Click the link for details! As a reminder, Village Hall will be closed on Monday and garbage pick-up will be delayed until Wednesday due to the holiday.
• Main Street Nights is an annual summer entertainment series in DownTown Park Forest. The free evenings of entertainment take place each Wednesday night, beginning at 7 p.m., on the Village Green--at the corner of Main and Cunningham Drive, just behind Vi
• Calling all Parrot Heads... The Peter Mayer Group is performing LIVE at Freedom Hall to record their new CD Thursday, July 28th at 7:30. Peter Mayer, of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band is sure to provide a GREAT show! Tickets - only $25.
• The annual outdoor concert series Main Street Nights kicks off tonight, but will move indoors to Dining on the Green--due to rain. This evening's show features Park Forest Idol finalists at 7, followed by local favorite Dave Rudolf at 7:45. All sh
• The Special Olympics torch made its way through town moments ago. Several Park Forest Police officers took part in the event--either running with the torch or accompanying runners in police vehicles. The Law Enforcement Torch Run is the single largest
• Father's Day is just around the corner! A special Fathers & Sons outing takes place tomorrow, June 4, from 12-4 at Odyssey Fun World! Transportation from Park Forest is provided, and includes a t-shirt, food, and 40 game tokens--all for $10! Onl
• If you weren't a member of the Park Forest Aqua Center in 2010, visit the Park Forest Farmers' Market this Saturday, the 21st, or next Saturday, the 28th, and register to be 1 of 100 who will receive 50% off! Or, you may even win 4 season passe
• Friends of Freedom Hall, The Village of Park Forest sponsors an outdoor entertainment series, Wednesday evenings from June 15 - Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. in downtown PF. Great lineup of local and Chicago region talent. Join us, you will enjoy the evenings!
• Attend the Environmental Science Expo this Saturday at the Park Forest Aqua Center's Wetlands Discovery Center between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and witness the genius of local students! More information is available at www.villageofparkforest.com. Thi
• Another above 80-degree temperature day today, with a likely fourth day in a row above 80 tomorrow. A season pass at the Park Forest Aqua Center may just be a necessity this summer! Get yours today! Opening day is June 4!
• According to Crain's Chicago Business, 238 of 252 Chicago-area zip codes tracked by Fiserv Inc. saw their home prices fall in 2010, with the overall drop being about 5.2 percent. Only three towns in suburban Cook showed an increase in home prices.
• Hello Friends of Freedom Hall, We are working on our line-up for the 2011 - 2012 Series. There are already some shows "in the book" that I hope you will find to be exciting! Your ideas, suggestions and comments are always welcome! BTW, our summ
• In celebration of Earth Day, check out this story by Northwestern University's Medill News Service on a recent green project at the Park Forest Aqua Center. Park Forest continues to be a leading community in support of going green whenever possible!
• In 2007, the Park Forest Health Department Nurses Plus relocated to the lower level of Village Hall. Some residents unaware of the new location believed the Department to no longer be in existence. The Health Department is still very much present, and t
• A thank you to Bonnie Koloc and her band for delivering a great show to Freedom Hall on April 9. Her voice was as pure as the first time she performed at Freedom Hall in the early '80's. An excellent band accompanying her! Not from our show, bu
• Bonnie Koloc performs live at Freedom Hall's Nathan Manilow Theater this Saturday, April 9! Tickets can be purchased at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Boulevard, or online at www.myeasytix.com (search Park Forest). For more info, call the box office at
• We hope you can join us on Saturday for the Bonnie Koloc concert. Bonnie has been heard in Chicago since 1968. She was a pivotal act at the Earl of Old Town, drawing crowds that stood in lines around the block to catch the hottest act in town. Her folk
• Happy St. Patrick's Day to all our Facebook friends.
• SAVE THE DATE - Saturday, April 9th Featuring Bonnie Koloc The enduring and versatile voice of Bonnie Koloc has been heard in Chicago since 1968. In time her folk-oriented style merged with jazz and blues.
• Hello Friends, special offer on OBDBI tickets, mention seeing this offer on Facebook and purchase your tickets at 1/2 price! Offer is good for internet sales, follow instructions on the website. Hope to see you Saturday!
• Spring is almost here! That means another season of one of the best Farmers Markets in the southland! Come experience the Park Forest Farmers' Market and experience produce fresher than anything you'll find at the grocer, and so much more! The
• Occidental Brothers Dance Band International perform at Freedom Hall this Saturday at 8! Click for more information!
• We hope you can make it this Saturday to see the Occidental Brothers Dance Band International. A GREAT World band! Check out their music. Tickets only $20
• Join us at Freedom Hall tomorrow for an outstanding Black History Month Celebration from 2-4 p.m.! Admission is free.
• Next show--March 12-OBDBI's blend of high-energy soukous, Ghananian Highlife and African Jazz conjures the golden age of the African guitar band, and has made them favorites of music critics and devotees of the style. OBDBI is led by guitarist Natha
• Tickets are still available for another great live performance happening at Freedom Hall this weekend!
• We are looking forward to Casey perfroming here this Saturday. People who are purchasing tickets share their excitement to see him, he is a "musician's musician". As I listen to more of his music, I understand the "genre-warping"
• Did you get your tickets for this Saturday's show at Freedom Hall? If you think you've heard everything that can be done with a fiddle, perhaps you haven't heard Casey Driessen.
• Did you know a Park Forest legend was on the radio to commentate his third Superbowl last night? Park Forest legend Larry McCarren is to the Green Bay Packers what Ron Santo was to the Chicago Cubs. He was the Wisconsin Sportscaster of the Year in 1994
• Did you know a Park Forest legend was on the radio to commentate his third Superbowl last night? Park Forest legend Larry McCarren is to the Green Bay Packers what Ron Santo was to the Chicago Cubs. He was the Wisconsin Sportscaster of the Year in 1994
• Wine and Chocolate Tastings in Park Forest have become a favorite of adults looking for a fun night out in Chicago's Southland! Enjoy fine chocolate & great wines while mingling with friends old and new. The next Wine and Chocolate Tasting happ
• Hi folks-Casey Driessen is here on Saturday, Feb. 18, at 8 p.m.. We hope you would join us that evening! Also, on Friday, Feb 17 at 7 p.m., our children's series will feature"Madeline and the Bad Hat" perfromed by the ArtsPower Nastional T
• Be prepared for the winter storm! Click on the following link for an important message from the Village of Park Forest:
• Check out this month's e-mail newsletter! If you are not already on our e-mail list, you can sign-up right here on our Facebook page or on our Web site!
• Friends of Freedom Hall-February will be a busy month at FH with 3 shows, Maureen Christine, Casey Driessen, and "Madeline and the Bad Hat". We are offering $5 off each ticket for the 3 main series (Casey Driessen, OBDBI, and Bonnie Koloc) when
• The Building Department conducts street-by-street drive-by exterior property inspections every January, with a special emphasis on readable house numerals. These annual inspections promote compliance with the Village's building, housing and develop
• This feature was on WGN today, Jan. 24, it features Denny Diamond and a few of his sons. they were at Freedom Hall last year October 19 for one of our senior series shows. They were really good!
• Someone told me about this youtube which is pretty cool. Casey truly defies classification, he has songs that are bluegrass, jazz... If you aren't familiar with Casey, check out some of his youtube links, read a few comments, and hopefully consider
• Housing inspections are underway in Park Forest this month. Click on the link for details on what your home will be checked for:
• The Chicago Sky of the WNBA select the Rich East Rockets as this week's High School Girls Team of the Week!
• Get your tickets now for Casey Driessen and the Colorfools! February 19th at 8:00. Tickets only $20. Magnificent” - USA Today If you think you’ve heard everything that can be done with a fiddle, you haven’t yet heard Casey Driessen -
• Get your tickets for this year's Park Forest Idol competition, happening at Freedom Hall! Last year's show was a sell out. This year will be another full house! Purchase tickets in advance for only $5. Tickets also available at the door for $1
• Due to construction work, phone service at Village Hall has been temporarily interrupted. Technicians are currently working to resolve the issue. In the meantime, please e-mail info@vopf.com for assistance.
• Wishing all our Facebook friends a happy and safe new year. We have some great shows lined up for 2011 starting in Febuary with Casey Driessen and the Colorfools. We hope to see you there!
• Captain Mike Wheeler explains how to safely heat your home this winter.
• The Recreation & Parks Department is excited about one of its newest programs, Little Tykes basketball! Program Supervisor Kevin Adams talks about how the program develops character on and off the court for area kids.
• Looking for holiday gift? Freedom Hall gift certificates make the perfect gift. We still have a few wonderful perfomances lined up for 2011.
• If you're still looking for great holiday gifts, the Recreation & Parks Department may have just the thing! On Saturday, January 8th, the Chicago Bulls take on the Boston Celtics! These two teams have had great battles over the last two years, a
• Peter Mayer and band have set up, ready to rehearse. The lighting for the show is beautiful. All the musicians are top-notch, you will enjoy this showif you can come-tickets still available!
• Let's see if the photo is here. Anyway, it should be of a guitar that will be raffled at the Peter Mayer concert on Dec. 4. He sings a song 'Junkyard gifts" (one man's trash is another's treasure) and will use this guitar which w
• Join the crowd in DownTown Park Forest this Friday for the annual Holiday Tree Lighting! Arts and crafts for the kids take place from 5-6 p.m. at Dining on the Green, 349 Main Street. St. Nick stops by at 6 p.m. The event takes place on the Village Gre
• Hello Friends, I know December's a very busy month, I hope you would consider coming to the Peter Mayer concert on December 4. The people who have called us to buy tickets talk about how special the Stars and Promises show has been for them. Check o
• Peter Mayer tickets still on sale for this Staurday
• Peter Mayer performs at Freedom Hall December 4th! Click on the link for more information and get your tickets today!
• Wishing you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving!
• Save the Date! Peter Mayer’s “Stars and Promises”December 4, 2010 8:00 p.m. Tickets - $28 2010 marks the 10th anniversary of Peter Mayer’s annual celebration of Christmas, “Stars and Promises”. In 1999 Peter, sin
• The Village of Park Forest salutes all of our heroes! Click on the link to view footage from last Thursday's Veterans Recognition Night at Village Hall--and be sure to thank a veteran this month.
• GREAT concert tomorrow. Marcya Daneille featuring Wycliffe Gordon. Gordon is a veteran member of the Wynton Marsalis group.
• Some displays from our senior series show on Nov. 9. A big thank you to members the Northern Ill. Chapter-Preservation of Vintage Military Vehicles Association!
• Governors State University GSU's unofficial mascot, Pierre the Penguin, loves to travel. To learn how you can take Pierre on vacation, add to his vacation photo album, and enter the GSU View photograph contest, visit Pierre's web page, www.govs
• Photo from the Billy Branch Concert - Pre-concert student performs on stage during the 8:00 performance.
• Photo from the Billy Branch Concert - Pre-concert student performs on stage during the 8:00 performance.
• Welcome
• Freedom Hall's 2009-2010 series includes: Second City - 50th Anniversary Tour, Billy Branch an
• Photo from the Billy Branch Concert - Pre-concert student performs on stage during the 8:00 perform
• Enjoy these great images shot around town!
• The 33rd annual running of a race through the streets of Park Forest.
• Tall Grass Arts Association Annual Beaux Arts Ball
• Charlotte's Web
• Capitol Steps
• Ballet Folklorico
• Asian Arts Festival

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