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MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The Little Haiti neighborhood makes up one of the most diverse communities in Miami. Its culture and influence have migrated to South Florida for decades and now it’s on full display during the Haitian Heritage Month Art Exhibition. READ MORE: Actor Ray Liotta dies at 67 “Noula in Creole means ‘we are here.’” And Haitian culture, history, and influence are on full display in the design district, at the Noula Exhibition. It walks us back in time. “With his timeline, we are able to show all of Haiti’s contributions to the world.” Many contributions, but few are familiar. “During the time of the Holocaust, Haiti actually opened their doors to Jewish people helping them escape as it issued visas and passports to Jewish families, helping them escape”. “500 Haitian troops volunteered themselves to fight in the American revolution. In Savanah, there’s actually a statue of Haitian troops.” “This boy here is actually Henri Cristophe, who actually became … [Read more...] about Haiti’s contributions to South Florida in full display at Haitian Heritage Month Art Exhibition

1 Arts & Entertainment From small town shows to Lollapalooza and other festivals, Illinois summer concerts are back in a big way. John Ferak , Patch Staff Posted Reply ACROSS ILLINOIS — Few things stir up the spirit of summer like the sounds of live music. Here's a roundup of the major concerts you can catch this summer throughout the Chicago area. Chicago's Lollapalooza Metallica, Dua Lipa, J. Cole and Green Day are set to headline the four-day annual music festival when it returns to Grant Park in Chicago July 28-31. Doja Cat, Machine Gun Kelly, Lil Baby, KYGO round out the top of the bill acts. Concerts at Wrigley Field Dead & Company are returning to play at Wrigley Field on June 24-25, which is a Friday and Saturday. Originally scheduled for Aug. 29, the Def Leppard & Mötley Crüe show has been rescheduled for Friday, July 8. Zac Brown Band will play at Wrigley Field on Saturday, July 9. … [Read more...] about Summer Concerts, Music Fests To See In Illinois In 2022

5 Arts & Entertainment The theater is slated to reopen Thursday. It has been closed since the start of the pandemic. David Giuliani , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Replies LA GRANGE, IL – La Grange Theatre is poised to open Thursday – for the first time since the pandemic began. The theater plans to show "Top Gun: Maverick" over the Memorial Day weekend. The new operator is Downers Grove-based Classic Cinemas, which runs a chain of theaters in the Chicago area. Not all of the La Grange Theatre's auditoriums will be open at the beginning, but they should be ready by July, Classic's CEO, Chris Johnson, said Monday. "We have our inspections Wednesday," Johnson told the Village Board. "If all goes well, we'll be in good shape and be ready to go for 'Top Gun.'" In the fall, Classic Cinemas started renovating the nearly 100-year-old building at 80 S. La Grange Road. Now, it is able to show first-run films such … [Read more...] about 1st Movie Set At La Grange’s Renovated Theater

0 Community Corner Sell artwork, homemade beauty products, artisan foods, unique clothing and more in the beautiful surroundings of Purgatory Creek Park. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from the City of Eden Prairie: May 23, 2022 Calling all artists! Artists and makers are invited to apply to be a vendor at this year's Arts in the Park event Saturday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m . Sell artwork, homemade beauty products, artisan foods, unique clothing and more in the beautiful surroundings of Purgatory Creek Park. Applications must be received by Friday, June 3. Learn more and apply at edenprairie.org/VendorApp . This press release was produced by the City of Eden Prairie . The views expressed here are the author's own. Thank Reply Share Apply To Be An 'Arts In The Park' Artist In City Of Eden Prairie … [Read more...] about Apply To Be An ‘Arts In The Park’ Artist In City Of Eden Prairie

0 Arts & Entertainment A safety concern during Thursday night's Rascal Flatts concert at Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center In Nobleville is being investigated. Rebecca Hughes , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply NOBLESVILLE, IN —Posts about country music superstar group Rascal Flatts can be seen all over social media Friday, hours after the band's concert at Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center ended abruptly, without an encore. According to posts on social media, including the group's, the band was quickly escorted from the building for unspecified safety reasons. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office released a statement on Friday: "Last night a safety concern presented itself during the Rascal Flatts' concert in Indianapolis. Venue staff and local officials followed standard protocols to ensure the safety of guests, the artist and staff. Law enforcement agencies are investigating the matter." Ruoff also … [Read more...] about Safety Concerns Abruptly End Rascal Flatts Concert: Sheriff

The Arizona baseball team got the win against Oregon by a score of 8-5 in their first matchup of the Pac-12 tournament. Here are a few key stats from the victory. Three Home Runs for the Wildcats After combining for just one total homerun as a team in their recent series loss to Oregon, Arizona was able to collect three yesterday. Chase Davis led off the second inning with a double to left-center field and was brought in to score on a Garen Caulfield homer to left. Daniel Susac then hit a solo home run to left in the next inning to make it 3-0 Arizona. With Nik McClaughry on base in the top of the ninth, Susac extended the lead to 8-5 with his second homer of the day to left field. Six Arizona Pitchers Combine for Six runs MORE FROM THE DAILY WILDCAT Arizona baseball team powers their way to a win over Oregon to open Pac-12 Tournament Arizona baseball falls to Grand Canyon in final non-conference game of the regular season … [Read more...] about Key stats from Arizona baseball’s victory against Oregon

0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Community Corner Use creative therapy to paint your own planter pot during this wellness program set for June 9 at Hickory Creek Preserve in Mokena. Forest Preserve District of Will County , Local Official Posted Reply Join Ashley Searing, founder of RejuveNate Plants and Wellness, as you use creative therapy to paint your own planter pot. The RejuveNate Plants: Paint & Plant Wellness Class will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at the Forest Preserve District of Will County's Hickory Creek Preserve – LaPorte Road Access , Mokena. The cost is $5 per person and the program is for ages 16 or older. Searing's mission statement is, "Through Medicinal Healing and the Power of Art, we continuously strive towards RejuveNating Mental Health." During Searing's engaging talk, you'll learn how RejuveNate started, … [Read more...] about Forest Preserve Hosts Paint & Plant Wellness Class

0 Community Corner Readers submitted their photos of this year's Benches On The Avenue for a chance to be featured in Patch. Eileen O'Gorman , Patch Staff Posted Reply Tinley Park's Benches On The Avenue is an annual public art initiative. "It Came From The Sea" is by Angela Simpson. "Love the benches, as I always do, but this year my dog Buddy, loved them too ( as he posed, front and center)," Wydra wrote on Patch. Lily Penn sits with her Teeta (grandmother) Marietta Penn and her dog, Jax. "Here is our picture of my daughter, Riley, and our puppy-Gertie. We think this is her favorite bench!" said Tammy Kreis Simpson's bench is called "I Like Birds." Lily Penn … [Read more...] about Slideshow: Tinley Park Residents Enjoy Oak Park Avenue Benches

0 Kids & Family The classes are for children ages 7-14 and will be held at Beggar's Pizza in New Lenox. TJ Kremer III , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply NEW LENOX, IL — Children between the ages of 7 and 14 who are interested in developing their drawing skills are invited to register for Young Rembrandts' Summer Drawing Days, scheduled for June 20-23 at Beggar's Pizza, 650 W. Maple St. in New Lenox. During Summer Drawing Days, children will not only draw, but will also learn to color using colored pencils and chalk pastels, according to Tess Gutkowski, youth drawing director for Young Rembrandts Southwest Suburbs. All supplies will be provided to participants. "Those are techniques that we can't do in the schools because they're messy," Gutkowski said. "So, it'll be totally different coloring techniques that the kids don't get to experience when we're doing the after-school activities." Each day offers … [Read more...] about Young Rembrandts To Offer Summer Drawing Days June 20-23

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Davie police said a bicyclist was struck and killed while crossing east on SR 84 and Nob Hill Road on Thursday morning. “We are currently investigating a fatal accident that occurred at the intersection of SR 84 and Nob Hill. The accident occurred at approximately 5:40 this morning, when a vehicle traveling north on Nob Hill Rd, struck a cyclist who was crossing east on SR 84,” police said. READ MORE: Actor Ray Liotta dies at 67 The cyclist was transported to a local area hospital where he later died. READ MORE: BSO Investigates Fatal Crash In Dania Involving Motorcyclist Eastbound SR 84 and Nob Hill Rd is closed during the investigation. Authorities are asking motorists to seek alternate routes. MORE NEWS: Haiti's contributions to South Florida in full display at Haitian Heritage Month Art Exhibition The driver of the vehicle involved is cooperating with police. … [Read more...] about Bicyclist Struck, Killed In Davie; Eastbound SR & Nob Hill Road Closed