Arts & Culture

The Legacy School of Performing Arts propelling Harvey dance toward Black avant-garde

Young dancers take current pop culture trends and alchemize them into a visually arresting storytelling experience and social commentary.

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“We belong in all of these spaces” : Chef Damarr Brown heats up Chicago’s restaurant scene

The award-winning 2023 James Beard chef and Harvey native talks about his grandmother's influence on his cooking, representation in the culinary world, and his technique.

Meet the Harvey senior creating fellowship through basketball

“If I can’t be a vehicle of change for the infrastructure of Harvey, I can be a vehicle of change for the seniors," 2023 Humana Game Changer James Lewis said.

Harvey has never had Indian representation in government. The Vohra family is trying to change that.

The city's Indian community has nearly quadrupled in numbers since it began growing in the early 1970s. But in the 50 years since, no Indian person in Harvey has ever been elected to office.

The fabulous life of Emma Jean Taylor

“I’m proud the Lord kept me all these years to see my kids raised up and help people.” Harvey's Emma J. Taylor celebrates her 100th birthday and reflects on a century of family and service.

Meeting recap: Rain check on new HVAC system at Harvey Public Library after trustees break quorum

Twenty minutes after the meeting began, officials were required to adjourn because they no longer had the required attendance to conduct city business after one trustee abruptly left the virtual meeting.

“Brunch with Bishop” coming to Harvey kids this weekend

Citizens United for Harvey Youth and Universal Baptist Church are co-hosting the free food and entertainment event to spread holiday cheer Saturday, December 17.

Community and faith leaders take back the night for Harvey’s youth

Citizens for Harvey Youth hosted an outdoor movie night under the stars to get youth off the phones and talking with one another. “It’s welcoming and engaging. We’re out sitting together like we’re at home,” one member said.

‘Julius the dot is free’

Riding high from his new "About Damn Time..." mixtape series, local music producer J.Phree is unapologetically switching gears to write the most authentic chapter of his life, yet.

“Harvey’s Got Talent” extravaganza highlights young performers for back-to-school season

The newly formed Citizens United for Harvey's Youth, a local community group, held their inaugural talent show to highlight young people and connect them to better opportunities.

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