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Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks Virtual Tour 2020

DISCOVER Frank J. Wilson Park IN PORTAGE PARK

Nestled along Milwaukee Avenue, Frank J. Wilson Park is a small but highly active park in the Portage Park community. Since the fieldhouse was renovated in 1934, the building has accommodated a wide variety of community activities including lectures, movies, theater productions, club meetings, ping pong, tumbling, wrestling, and dancing. Significant recent improvements to the park include a soft-surface playground, a sand volleyball court, and an interactive waterplay area. Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks has brought a performance to Wilson every summer for the last eight years.

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GREEN SHOW FEATURED: Wednesday, August 19 @ 5:30 P.M. (CT)

Infinity Arts Academy

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Infinity Arts Academy is committed to providing life changing education through the arts. Led by a dedicated staff team of performing arts professionals, IAA awakens student's passion, creativity, and drive, while maintaining an encouraging, fun, positive, and challenging learning environment. Program offerings include stage acting, musical theater, dance, film acting, film editing, and production for students ages 7–17.

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COMMUNITY PARTNERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Many of our Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks partner organizations are engaged in powerful, on-the-ground work in service of their communities. Explore the links below to learn how you can get involved in building a more just and equitable Chicago.

Albany Park Community Center

Albany Park Community Center

Since 1975 the Albany Park Community Center (APCC) has made it their mission to educate and support members of the community as they determine their own path of growth and development. APCC provides diverse programs and services that empower individuals, families and businesses throughout the City of Chicago, including affordable childcare, educational programs, mental health services, and workforce and business development opportunities.

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Metropolitan Family Services

Metropolitan Family Services–North Center

Since 1982, Metropolitan Family Services–North Center has been helping families navigate life’s obstacles, growing and changing with the communities it serves on Chicago’s Northwest Side. Their holistic approach to social services and community development includes mental health services, substance abuse prevention, early learning programs, and workforce investment opportunities.

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Over the years, we’ve loved getting to know the people and places that make each community an essential part of the fabric of our city—and, everywhere we go, sampling delicious foods. Support small businesses, and check out a few of our cast and crew’s favorite spots to eat.

Lucky Grill

Diner food

Smakosz Restaurant

Polish food

 

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS

Lead Support

Art Works

Additional Support Provided By

The Paul M. Angell Family Foundation

Proud Partner of

Night out in the Parks

 

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