Former Morrison, IL, athlete Keith Hensler was honored Friday night, August 29, 2014, at the school where he was a longtime teacher and coach. During the first home game of the season, the field at Mukwonago High School in Mukwonago, WI, was re-named Hensler Field. Ten years after leading
“The Blind Side,” a remarkable true story of the Baltimore Ravens offensive left tackle, Michael Oher, has been chosen to welcome fall and football fever. The movie will be shown in the Program Room at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday,
Tuesday, August 12, 2014, is “Movie Day” at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Prepare to be “Frozen” “Frozen” by Walt Disney’s hugely popular, musically animated film. Odell Public Library Friends invite you to the cool Program Room, to see what the hype and raves are all
“Frozen,” Disney’s newest musically animated film, has been chosen for the “hot” month of August. This wildly popular movie is a fairy tale about true love, but this time, the love is between sisters. Bring your grandchild or have them bring you to this delightful story, based on Hans Christian
“Yankee Doodle Dandy” is a 1942 American biographical musical about George M. Cohan, known as “The Man Who Owned Broadway.” His songs have become a part of our National heritage. Who hasn’t hummed or sung along with the words from the title song? Odell Public Library Friends chose this film
At 2:00 p.m. the mystery, thriller, and love story “Witness” will be shown at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, in the Meeting Room. Harrison Ford stars as John Book, the Philadelphia police detective, who not only has a murderer to capture,
Odell Public Library Friends announces more tickets are available for the Chicago, IL, trip to see Brigadoon, a beautiful and beguiling musical, on Saturday, July 19, 2014. Due to a growing waiting list, more tickets have been purchased for the 2:00 p.m. matinee performance of this classic Lerner and Loewe
Work is progressing on the new Nursing Home addition at Resthave Retirement & Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, in Morrison, IL. The 60-bed, all-private-rooms will be housed in this new wing. It extends west from the current structure. The Assisted Living apartments were completed in December 2013.
Odell Public Library Friends invites you to a day in Chicago to see Brigadoon, a classic American musical, on Saturday, July 19, 2014. Tickets are available at Odell Public Library but are limited. The event’s cost is $85 which includes: the matinee ticket, bus transportation and time in the Loop
“The Queen” comes calling at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, March 20, 2014. The Oscar winning actress Helen Mirren portrays Queen Elizabeth II of England, in a masterful performance of suggestion, implication, and understatement. The film begins at 2:00 p.m. in the library’s Program
Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, presents artist Marianne Biagi and “The Creative Process,” Monday evening, February 24, 2014, beginning at 6:30 in the library Program Room. Marianne’s colorful, vibrant, and unique pieces of art made from beads, fabric, and thread are not only beautiful, but they
“An unforgettable Broadway musical comes alive in a bountiful new adaptation staged by the Goodman Theater,” stated The Chicago Tribune. Odell Public Library Friends presents an amazing opportunity to be swept away by the music, story, and dance of “Brigadoon.” Reservations may be made at the Odell Public Library, 307
The award-winning film “Lincoln” will be shown at the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, February 18, 2014, in honor of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. The film, directed by Steven Spielberg, will begin at 2:00 p.m. There is no charge. Taken in part from the book,
To commemorate Black History Month, Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, presents the inspiring movie, “The Help,” based on Kathryn Stockett’s 2009 award-winning novel. The movie will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2014, on the big screen in the Odell Program Room beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Join Morrison, IL, movie-goers at the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, on Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. for the irrepressible, heart-warming film, “Singin’ in the Rain.” It stars Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O’Conner. This film, now more than 50 years old, is one of