TV Pilot 'Doubt' Films at Oak Park Arms

The television drama filmed scenes last week in Oak Park. It's about a former cop turned low-rent lawyer.

From Oak Park Arms: A new telvision drama called Doubt filmed scenes last week at the Oak Park Arms.  Producer and writer David Shore, of House M.D. fame, is shooting in Chicago, but wanted to have some scenes at the Oak Park Arms.  The Oak Park Arms was selected as the location for a scene where the main character, Steve Coogan, seeks out the wisdom of an elderly friend. His friend is playing bridge in the Patio Room, and Coogan comes in and discusses a difficult case with his bridge-playing elder.  According to IMDB, the show is about a former cop who’s now a cunning but charming low-rent lawyer uses his street smarts to work the system for his clients while battling his own demons and wooing his ex-wife. “This is pretty exciting for all…

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Music, Mirth and Marketing: Get Out and Enjoy the Long Weekend

Catch a band, see big things and learn about (nearly) big birds from Friday through Monday.

There's a three-day weekend coming up for many (President’s Day is Monday don’t you know), and so there will be a bunch of things out there that can make these three days enjoyable. Tributosaurus Becomes THE BAND The band Tributosaurus will perform the music of the legendary group The Band at 9 a.m. Friday at Fitzgerald’s Nightclub, 6615 Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn. Come in and dig the set: The set list includes Chest Fever, Across the Great Divide, Ophelia, King Harvest/Look Out Cleveland, Caledonia Mission, When You Wake/Tears of Rage; Shape I'm in/Poor Old Dirt Farmer, Anna Lee, The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, Unfaithful Servant, Rockin' Chair, Up on Cripple Creek, Makes No Difference, Don't Do It and The Weight. Tickets are $20. Dress …

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Oak Park Photography Club Holds Exhibit

An exhibit of work from photographers in the Oak Park Photography Club will be on display at the Oak Park Arms on Dec. 9.

Attendees of an art opening presenting the work of local photographers can see the world through a different lens this weekend. The event, put on by the Oak Park Photography Club, will be on display on Sunday, Dec. 9 at the Oak Park Arms, 408 S. Oak Park Ave., from 2-5 p.m. The exhibit will feature both color and black and white photography by local shutterbugs and will also be for sale. The exhibit will be up for a week and the public is welcome to peak inside. Want to join? The Oak Park Photography Club meets the second and fourth Monday or each month at the Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St., and any interested photographers are welcome. Participating Photographers: Get breaking news alerts and follow us on Facebook for more news:

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'The Mystery & Moments of Vivian Maier' Opens Today in Oak Park

Photographer Vivian Maier's work found critical acclaim following the discovery of her work in 2009, just before her death.

The Oak Park Arms hosts a special presentation that is open to the public starting today of the work of former Oak Park resident and photographer Vivian Maier. The Mystery & Moments of Vivian Maier opens at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29 with several short films made with the use of Maier's photographs and 8mm footage. Maier was born in New York City in 1926 and grew up in France. She came to Chicago in the 1950s, where she would work as a nanny for 40 years. As she walked the streets of the city during that time, she photographed the people and places she came across, eventually building an archive of more than 100,000 negatives, mostly of the city and the people in it. Her work was largely unknown during her life; saved in a storage unit until…

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The Week Ahead

Michael Myers Revisits and More: The Week Ahead

Two movie series end at Oak Park Public Library, the "War" returns and other happenings around the area.

There's a load of stuff happening around the area this week. Here's but a sample. Do Your Duty Vote early (but only once) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Saturday at Oak Park Village Hall, 123 Madison St. Colbert Film Tribute Concludes The Oak Park Public Library's tribute to film legend Claudette Colbert concludes Monday with a showing of "So Proudly We Hail" at 1:30 p.m. at the main library, 834 Lake St. Colbert leads a group of untested Army nurses, caught behind enemy lines, fighting to survive during the Japanese invasion of Bataan and Corregidor in World War II.The 1943 film also stars Paulette Godard and Veronica Lake. Film Historian Doug Deuchler will lead the discussion. The movie is free and open to the public. The War Returns A …

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Local Veteran's Day Celebrations

A look at events saluting Oak Park and River Forest Armed Forces veterans.

Here's to you, veterans. Thank you. Tribute at the Oak Park Arms 11 a.m. Friday at The Oak Park Arms, 408 S. Oak Park Ave., will present musician Roger Kotecki, who will perform a musical tribute "marking the sesquicentennial anniversary of the start of the American Civil War." Free and open to the public. More here. Ceremony at Scoville Park 11 a.m. Friday at Scoville Park. Local dignitaries will speak near the park's Peace Triumphant statue, and the "History Singers" will perform. After the ceremony, the Park District of Oak Park will host a ceremony at the Ernest Hemingway Museum. Celebration at Longfellow Center 12:30 p.m. Friday at Longfellow Center. Ceremony will begin with a flag ceremony followed by lunch, games and prizes. …

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PHOTOS: Senior Olympics at Oak Park Arms

Mr. America pays residents a visit and teaches a few fitness lessons to the senior set.

A great e-mail arrived in our inbox from the folks over at the Oak Park Arms:  The Oak Park Arms hosted the annual Senior Olympics on Saturday, Sept. 24, featuring a keynote address by Monroe Saffold, Mr. America 1990, and fitness games for seniors. Games included: A community “Walk & Roll” (roll because of walkers and wheelchairs), ring toss, bean bag toss, horseshoes, egg walk, parachute throw and creative relay races.

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Get Out: Cover Bands, Softball and Jazz

The end of summer means the start of a great weekend.

A look at some local best bets for the unofficial last weekend of summer: THIS MUST BE THE BAND When/Where: 9 p.m. Thursday at FitzGerald's, 6615 Roosevelt Road in Berwyn. Why Go: Because you love the Talking Heads and they're not getting back together anytime soon. Until then, this tribute band is the next best thing. Price: $10; ticket info here TRIBUTOSAURUS BECOMES BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN When/Where: 8 p.m. Friday at FitzGerald's, 6615 Roosevelt Road in Berwyn. Why Go: Something about Labor Day weekend and a Boss tribute just seems to make a whole lot of sense. Plus, it's on the outdoor stage. Price: $20; ticket info here CO-ED SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT FOR WOUNDED WARRIORS When/Where: Begins 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Forest Park ball diamonds, 7501 …

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Week in Review: June 24

Rounding up the best in local news, this and every Friday.

We can't be everywhere and neither can you. The "Week in Review" is designed to bring you up to speed on local news in Oak Park and River Forest. Let's get to it: Stormageddon: The severe thunderstorm which packed a mean punch late Tuesday caused all sorts of damage, from trees on top of roofs and widespread power outages to melted ice cream at Petersen's and dancing sparks and flames in a River Forest alley. Rescue 911: A 6-year-old boy is recovering after a quick-acting lifeguard rescued him from the bottom of the shallow end of the Ridgeland Common pool on Tuesday. (via Oak Leaves) A Buzz Buzz: Urban beekeeping has been tentatively OKd in Oak Park. Beekeepers will need a state-issued license and will be required to notify their …

Get Out: Rock Out, Party Down and Learn to Sleep it Off

Warmer weather means more great reasons to get out and explore Oak Park and River Forest.

Of course, there's Earth Fest, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Oak Park Public Works Center, and the debut of the Oak Park Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in Pilgrim Congregational Church parking lot. But here are some of our other weekend recommendations. Know of more happenings? Please tell us in the comments or add it to the Events calendar. Free and easy! ROCK OUT FOR A CAUSE When/Where: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday at FitzGerald's, 6615 Roosevelt Road in Berwyn. Why go: Proceeds from this double bill concert, featuring The Webstirs and The Contractors will benefit Sarah's Inn, the Oak Park-based resource agency for abused women and their families. Price: $20 WHAT'S BLOOMING ON HARRISON When/Where: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday …

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