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SUMMARY:49th BAC Art Comp
DESCRIPTION:49th Annual Art Comp\nCongratulations to all of our Art Comp Awardees!\nBeverly Bank Best in Show \nArtist: Everette Williams \nArtwork: Negro 1890s \n  \nBill & Judie Anderson Award  \nArtist: Dorothy Straughter \nArtwork: Read Graffiti\, Mother Africa  \n  \nAlice & Arthur Baer Award \nArtist: Bryan Northup \nArtwork: Final Vibrancy  \n  \nHonorable Mentions:  \nArtist: Christine Miller \nArtwork: Mermaid Mags Host St. Ag \n  \nArtist: Christyna Neal  \nArtwork: In My Head \n  \nArtist: Bethany Cordero  \nArtwork: Holding Temporalities \n  \nArtist: Juan Carlos Rodriguez \nArtwork: Oh George\, It’s Repeating  \n  \nOPENING\nAwards Reception Saturday\, May 9th\, 2026 | 2PM-4PM\nIn Beverly Arts Center’s Simmerling Gallery \nNOTIFICATION\nArtists selected for ART COMP 49 will be notified no later than Tuesday\, April 14th at 4PM. \nArt Comp 49th will selections will be juried by Kathy Weaver. Art Comp 49 selections will be judged by artists Nat Soti and Ashley January.   \nThe Beverly Arts Center proudly announces the open application period for ART COMP 49.  This annual juried gallery exhibition celebrates the talent and creativity to local and regional artists. Since 1976\, ART COMP has supported artists with prize money and the opportunity to show their work in the BAC’s Jack Simmerling Gallery.  \nSubmission Form \n49th Annual Art Comp Submission Form Here \nAdministrative Fee \nAdministrative Fee Payment Here \nThe fee for entry is $20\, or $15 for BAC members or college students. All payments must be in by submission deadline to be considered for selection. \n\nThe deadline for submissions is midnight\, Wednesday\, April 1st\, 2026\n\nForms with missing information or forms submitted without payment will be considered incomplete and will be ineligible for consideration. \nSelected artworks can be dropped off during the week of Monday\, April 20th – Sunday\, May 3rd. BAC will accept mailed in artwork with return postage included in the packaging. \n  \nHISTORY OF ART COMP\nIn 1976\, real estate developer Arthur Rubloff and local artists William and Judie Anderson\, all original supporters of the Beverly Arts Center\, decided to honor their good friends\, Alice and Arthur Baer\, by establishing a juried art competition in their name. Each year\, the Beverly Arts Center awards over $5000 in prize monies to local and regional artists whose works are selected for exhibition. \nART COMP 49 is made possible through the generous support of Beverly Bank and Trust. \n \n\nPRIZE MONEY\nBeverly Bank Best of Show: $1000 Alice and Arthur Baer Award $750 \n\nBill and Judie Anderson Award –  $750\nHonorable Mention 1 –  $350\nHonorable Mention 2 –  $350\nHonorable Mention 3 –  $350\nHonorable Mention 4 –  $350\nHonorable Mention 5 –  $350\nBeverly Arts Center Purchase Award –  Up to $500\n\nRETURNING WORK\nShipped work will be mailed by Tuesday\, June 11th\, 2026. All other work must be collected between Saturday\, June 6th and no later than Saturday\, June 20th.  Work may only be picked-up during hours that the BAC Front Desk is staffed – Mondays – Thursdays\, 12noon – 7pm\, Fridays\, 12noon – 5pm\, and Saturdays\, 9am – 2pm.  The BAC is not responsible for uncollected works. \nLIABILITY & INSURANCE\nThe BAC does not insure artwork. Artists are responsible for demonstrating proof of insurance for their own work. \nSALES\nThe BAC retains a 30% commission of any item sold based on the sale price determined by the Artist in advance of the Exhibition. All sales of pieces exhibited at ART COMP 49 for the duration of the show\,  Saturday\, May 9th\, 2026 and Friday\, June 5th\, 2026 will be processed through the Beverly Arts Center’s point of sale system.  Artists whose work is purchased during this period will receive payment from the BAC no later than Friday\, June 26th\, 2025. \nMARKETING\nThe BAC reserves the right to photograph all exhibited works and to use those photographs for catalog and/ or publicity purposes. \nINCLUSION\nThe Beverly Arts Center is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. We empower the creative vitality of every identity and encourage work from all communities\, groups\, and individuals
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LOCATION:Simmerling Gallery
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Exhibit Opening,Shows
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SUMMARY:FeelGood Party Band
DESCRIPTION:FeelGood Party Band\nFriday\,  June 5th\, 2026 @ 7:30pm \nNon-member – $22 \nMember – $20 \nGet ready for an unforgettable night of music and fun at the Beverly Arts Center! As our final concert of the spring\, the FeelGood Party Band brings their high-energy performance and crowd-pleasing playlist to the BAC stage for a night of nonstop good vibes. Known for their dynamic mix of classic hits\, dance favorites\, and party anthems\, FeelGood will have you on your feet and dancing straight into summer. Grab your friends\, come ready to move\, and join the Beverly Arts Center community for an evening of live music\, laughter\, and feel-good moments. This is the perfect send-off to spring and the ultimate kickoff to a feel-good summer! \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n 
URL:https://thebeverlyartscenter.com/event/16029/
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SUMMARY:Music Mondays 2026
DESCRIPTION:Music Mondays Summer 2026\nJune 15th through September 28th\nThe beloved Music Mondays series is back for another summer at the Beverly Arts Center! Join us every Monday from June 15th-September 28th from 7-9 pm in the Center’s courtyard at 2407 W. 111th St. If weather has precipitation in the forecast\, concert will be moved into the Baffes theatre unless otherwise noted. \nMusic Mondays has a suggested $10 donation to support the BAC. Space is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nMusic Mondays Lineup: \nJune 15 – Smiley Tillmon (Blues) \nJune 22 – Dirty Wellies (Traditional Irish Music)  \nJune 29 – Kenchris (R&B/Soul) \nJuly 6 – Dom Rossi (Singer-Songwriter Covers\, 50’s-Present) \nJuly 13 – Return2Soul (R&B/Soul) \nJuly 20 – NuSource (Jazz) \nAugust 3 – Dave Herrero (Blues) \nAugust 17 –  Le Travaillant (Cajun/Zydeco) \nAugust 24 – Crosswind (Latin Jazz) \nAugust 31 – Steve Haberichter (Bluegrass)  \nSeptember 14- Brazel Band (Classic Pop/Rock Covers)  \nSeptember 21 –  Little Giant (Rock Covers)  \nSeptember 28 – Marquetry –  (Jazz\, Funk)  \nMusic Mondays will often have vendors available including: \n\n\n\nFrozen Fiesta Express (Snowcone Food Truck)\n\n\n\n  \nMUSIC MONDAYS – EVENT RULES & EXPECTATIONS \n\nNo pets permitted. Service dogs are welcome.\nNo outside beverages or coolers\nSmoking and vaping are prohibited anywhere on Beverly Arts Center property.\nNo open flames\, including candles\, fire pits\, grills\, or similar devices.\nNo wagons permitted.\nPlease keep walkways\, entrances\, and exits clear at all times.\nChildren must be supervised by a parent or guardian.\nBe respectful of fellow guests\, performers\, staff\, and volunteers.\nDispose of trash in designated receptacles.\nFollow all instructions from Beverly Arts Center staff and security personnel.\nGuests who fail to comply with event rules may be asked to leave the premises.\n\nThank you for helping us create a safe\, welcoming\, and enjoyable experience for everyone.
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SUMMARY:Mo’ Soul Revue: Summer of Soul Spectacular
DESCRIPTION:Mo’ Soul Revue: Summer of Soul Spectacular\nJune 20th\, 2026 \n7:30pm  \nNon-members $35 \nMembers $32 \nSoundtracks of a Generation performs a “Summer of Soul Spectacular” featuring the music of Motown and the Philadelphia Soul scene. The Mo’ Soul Revue takes the stage as an 11-piece lineup with three lead vocalists and the Mo’ Better Horns With songs by The O’Jays\, The Stylistics\, and other bands from that era\, including The Jackson 5\, The Supremes and the Temptations. \nDon’t miss this Motown / Philly throwdown. \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE
URL:https://thebeverlyartscenter.com/event/mo-soul-revue-summer-of-soul-spectacular/
LOCATION:Baffes Theatre at Beverly Arts center\, 2407 W 111th St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T163000
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SUMMARY:Summerween
DESCRIPTION:Summerween\nTuesday\, June 23rd\, 4:30pm-6:30pm \nFree Event \nThis is a free Beverly Arts Center event to bring Halloween to summertime Beverly. The goal is to create new community connections and strengthen existing ones. There will be opportunities to win prizes and just have some summer fun. Join us for our costume contests\, scavenger hunt\, and spooky story-telling. \nREGISTER FOR THIS EVENT HERE
URL:https://thebeverlyartscenter.com/event/summerween/
LOCATION:BAC Courtyard
CATEGORIES:Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T190000
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SUMMARY:The Moth StorySLAM
DESCRIPTION:The Moth storySLAM\nWednesday\, June 24th @ 7pm \nTickets – $17  \nThe Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true\, personal\, 5-minute story on the night’s theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… \nROMANCE: Prepare a five-minute story about love\, whether it was at first sight or just last night. Chance encounters\, meetcutes\, will-they-won’t-theys\, and slow burns. Share your awkward morning-afters or hard-won happily-ever-afters. Or take your affections in unexpected directions: friend crushes or a little self-love. From matches made in heaven to dates straight from hell\, we want your relationship glow-ups\, blowups\, and everything in between. Oh Romeo\, Romeo… you had me at hello-meo. \nDoors Open: 6:00 PM \nShow Starts: 7:00 PM \nTickets for Chicago’s StorySLAMs go on sale 3 weeks prior to the show date at 3 PM ET. \nSeating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is not guaranteed for late arrivals. All sales final. As many as 10 tickets may be available at the door for all of our StorySLAMs on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nBags may be subject to search upon entering the venue. \nStorytelling Theme for the Evening: Romance \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n 
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