Opening Night! June 13, 2014 is the official reopening of the old ITC Theater. A completely new…read morecompany and format. Tonight they gave a sample of the type of performances to be presented and provided details about the other offerings of the Speakers, Publishers & Authors Association. The event was free to the public. In general, the acting was fair with an exceptional light (name to be inserted once I recall it). They sound needs work, to be expected when you're new to a building. Hopefully it will be fine tuned sooner than later. Poor sound can ruin the entire production. The band was AMAZING! I would pay to hear them. I was not impressed by some of the singing. Missed notes and flat chords were noted here and there. The event felt more like a recital but I expect productions to be more professional and tuned. Tonight's event was laid back and conducive to mingling and discovering this new gem in Park Forest. Big shoes to fill for sure. The old ITC had variety and a host of great performers, many who are working in Hollywood today (Michael Shannon, to name one). SPAA Theater had a decent start tonight.

An art show room and gallery on the south side of Chicago. Set up an art party or a Canvas and…read moreCorkscrews paint party! Original art from global, national and local artists!

Very nice place, but the level of unprofessionalism is unbelievable. First, my friends rented this…read moreplace for 3 hours for a bridal shower. It was never explained to them that they would only be given 30 minutes of set up time. Yes, 30 minutes. Furthermore, when the owner Mary was asked about the clean up time, she advised that it would have to be within the 3 hours. Come on now, what venue doesn't allow you at least a hour to set up and clean up? We were charged an additional $100 to stay until 10pm to clean up. Oh and if you plan to play music, be prepared to have the owner come out to say "I'm shutting down the mic because of a noise complaint.' And, what venue doesn't provide trash bags or at least tell you to bring them? If you plan to have food, ask to see the kitchenette. It's smaller than a closet. As a matter of fact, it's 1/3 the size of a standard closet. Yep, it was ridiculous. Finally, to add insult to injury, the owner had left and her assistant was there with us. Can someone explain to me why did this lady come out of the back office to join the party when the strippers arrived? Very unprofessional on so many levels. It's unfortunate. We try to support our own people ( Yes, it's a Black Owned Business). But, when the service is at this level of unprofessionalism and disrespect, it's best to go somewhere else. Noted. Lesson learned. Never Again Will We Use This Establishment. We were told that we had to use our time for clean up time because in the past she had folks hanging and lingering around. Sorry, Ma'am that you had that experience. However, we are not those people. We are educated and professional women with careers. Please reassess your policies because while your place is gorgeous, your service level is horrible. Thanks!

Liz is one of the most wonderful human beings I've met. My kids have done several classes with…read moreher, and she's also hosted one of my daughters birthdays. she is just phenomenal. her prices are very reasonable and her classes are so fun and relaxing. I cannot recommend her enough!

This is literally in her garage. So cool! Liz is very nice and very helpful. I recently made a…read morebird feeder and it was a fun class. I've made jewelry with Liz too. I've brought friends and they're hooked too. Follow her either on Facebook or her website to find out about upcoming classes. www.artinthegaragewithliz.com. It's worth the price too because you get hands on help and answers.

Did a fantastic job on repairing my dining room chairs with turn-a-round time just perfect for…read moreupcoming holidays. And his pricing-- definitely within my budget. Thanks!

Ezekiel's Restoration is a hidden gem in the South suburbs of Chicago. We needed the top of a large…read moredining room table refinished as well as the two leaves that go with it. We also wanted to have a bench recovered with new fabric. Since we had not used Ezekiel's before, we didn't really know what to expect in terms of quality of refinishing, time, or cost. We were pleased beyond expectations in all three areas. The table is just beautiful! And he completed it in less that two weeks. We highly recommend Ezekiel's Restoration--great to work with in every way.

I love Eliza, she is a ray of sunshine …read more She was very helpful, she is knowledgeable in all aspects of art and fraiming

In the heart of Orland Park is a very nice art store, filled with creative pieces of Chicago, urban…read moreart, celebrities, comics, and life. I walked in and, after shopping, found a piece on sale (yes, they do have sales) in time for my Super Bowl party. Customer service is beyond compare, and the representatives are very knowledgeable and helpful. On given evenings, they invite guest artists to explain their craft and engage in discussions. The evening chats also include refreshments. Please give this place a chance. You will not regret it.

Garden Gallery & Studio is a place where people can create, commiserate, and learn new skills in…read morethe realm of art and creativity. The Gallery supports artists with and without developmental disabilities. Art instruction classes, works of art on display and for sale, and general merchandise is available. Check them out on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/GardenGalleryandStudio Follow them on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/#!/GardenGalleryTP

We attended an art exhibit here. The staff are amazing and the building is cool and comfortable in…read morethe heat. The exhibit space was roomy. The neighborhood is nice and clean. parking quite easy. ADA ramp to the door was welcome. It's a bit to drive from Evanston.

Great intimate venue. The view is great in every area. There are very good acoustics throughout s…read morewell. This facility hosts many free and reasonably priced events. There are also lots of affordable classes for children. Over a wonderful venue.

What a good place for an art gallery and event space! Artists can have their voices heard (or seen)…read moreand create while showing their wares. WE came in as part of Bronzeville Summer Nights, with a punch card, but the arresting images would have drawn us in anyway. We met the artist, chatted a bit, and my party bought a small postcard for framing. The artist's name was Jenny Sammons. I hope they decide to have openings and shows. I'm 'old school' so I was expecting a paper card with upcoming events, but I'll just follow then on social media. It is not immediately a large space, but the walls have lots of room for artwork. I did not purchase any so I cannot speak to prices, and there was of course music playing, so it's a fun atmosphere. I just missed an opening, and I may do a 2nd review if I can get to the current show or another opening. (Given where they are, I assume the artist are from or near Bronzeville and identify as people of color, but it's a good idea to ask within if you are an artist wanting to have a show).

Wandered in here and was delightfully surprised by the staff and the culture/space they are…read morecultivating. A must visit!!