non sequitur Friday

beat 2212 alert

There have been recent daytime home burglaries and robberies in the area of 104th St and Wood where electronics and computers have been stolen.

Don't leave windows, doors unsecured! Be aware of your surroundings and make note of details about anyone unfamiliar to you. If you see suspicious activity, call 911.

East Beverly Assoc. meeting on 10/3

from an e-mail received today:

East Beverly Association (EBA) will hold its monthly meeting on Monday 10/3 at 7 p.m. This meeting is open to the entire community served by The Beverly Review. Topics may include ward remap status and 91st & Western retail development proposal.

Alderman Matt O’Shea will be their guest speaker discussing neighborhood issues. You are welcome to attend and bring a friend. The meeting location is The Music Station (the old World Music) at 1808 W. 103rd St. Refreshments will be served.

If you live in East Beverly and are not a member, please consider joining.

non sequitur Friday

Here are two by a promising young local singer who I saw at last weekend's Hyde Park Jazz Festival.





If you want to learn a little more about her, check this one out. Her appearance starts about 2:00 into the video. Next year she'll be performing at the Montreux Jazz Festival.

Beverly All Stars at Favia Cafe Fri. 9/30

Can't make the show tonight? You can catch the Beverly All Stars in their first appearance at Favia Cafe tomorrow, Friday 9/30, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Enjoy some jazz with your soup, salad, sandwich or dessert.

If there are several in your group, you might want to call ahead to reserve a table, since it's a small space. 773-881-3284

Beverly All Stars at Music Station TONIGHT

Want a dose of jazz tonight? Stop by the Music Station between 7:00 and 9:30 p.m. tonight for some fine tunes by the Beverly All Stars. Never been there before? It's easy to find at 1808 W. 103rd St. No cover charge.

You could even make it a double header by having dinner just down the street before you go. You've got choices: Cafe 103, Calabria, or Subway - something for any budget.

BACtoberfest on 10/1

Join the Octoberfest party at Beverly Arts Center, with live music, German foods and a Goose Island beer tasting. It's happening Sat. 10/1 from 2:00 to 10:00 p.m. 2407 W. 111th St. ($10)

Hyde Park Jazz Fest this weekend

It's here! The Hyde Park Jazz Festival starts tomorrow, and it's two days this year! Who are you going to hear?

non sequitur Friday

Today I'm featuring a few artists who will be be performing at this weekend's Hyde Park Jazz Festival.

Tatsu Aoki - here with his Miyumi Big Band



Dee Alexander



Paulinho Garcia

99th Street update

The replacement of the 99th St. Metra crossing is done. The street is open again. Thank you, Metra, for making quick work of this project. It's great to have a smoother crossing again.