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Help end world hunger this holiday
If you’re looking for something different to give as a holiday gift this year, you might want to consider a gift that’s more than just stuff. Many individuals and families are looking for alternate giving ideas that help people in need. With one in eight …
Holiday craft fairs call for vendors
Craft fairs and flea markets are a staple of the holiday season. Not only are they ideal places to find one-of-a-kind gifts for anyone on your holiday shopping list, but they also are great opportunities for small business owners to broaden their client base while …
Flaunt your family's story through eclectic modern design
Tudors Down · the design column · Eclectic modern - a trend growing faster than you can say it - is a style I embrace in my home. This worn, lived-in look gets better with age, knowledge and wisdom, and it pops up in many …
8 small tweaks that create a big impact in your home
Tudors Down · the design column · On the occasions when you want to update your living spaces, sometimes you can't bring yourself to paint an entire room or buy new furniture. So, what do you do when you want a change but have little …
How to renovate without breaking up
Tudors Down · the design column · We've all been there: fighting with our partner over nothing. Throw a renovation in the mix, and you'll have a recipe for disaster. Somehow, we are supposed to manage fixing our home while not letting our relationship break …
Irish eyes smiling are enough for fest founder
For 25 years, the Irish Fest at Gaelic Park in Oak Forest has celebrated all things Celtic, from theatre to animals to Irish dancing - and music, lots and lots of music. Through it all, Frank Bradley has been at the helm of the festival.
Gaelic Park has seen a wee bit of growth itself in 25 years
For a facility initially designed to be little more than a home base for local Gaelic football and hurling teams, Gaelic Park in Oak Forest has evolved into a cornerstone of Irish culture for the Southland and beyond. Today, a quarter-century after its low-key opening, …
Contemporary Celtic bands, including Gaelic Storm, set to light up Irish Fest
Reaching a milestone requires celebration. Look for that to be done in grand style in Oak Forest next weekend. The hotlist of contemporary Irish musicians will be in Oak Forest over the Memorial weekend for the 25th Anniversary of Chicago Gaelic Park’s Irish Fest. This …
Ronan Tynan to set ‘tenor’ for Irish Fest
No showcase of Celtic music would be complete without an Irish tenor crooning the crowd. Raising the bar on entertainment to recognize the 25th Anniversary of Irish Fest, Ronan Tynan, one of the famous Irish Tenors himself, will perform this year at Chicago Gaelic Park …