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February 2018
December 2017
Join us on Boxing Day, December 26th (12:00 - 4:00 p.m.)
Posted December 15, 2017
Sometimes people think that Boxing Day is called such because Hemingway was a boxer. Actually, the name of this special day, which is always held on Dec. 26 dates back to the medieval ages. Boxing Day is a traditional English celebration, centuries old, and still celebrated as a holiday throughout the world. On the day after Christmas, nobles presented gifts from their celebrations to their servants and people outside of their manors and castles. Their gifts were presented in boxes, hence the name of the day.
The event includes music, the Hemingway Readers Theatre along with traditional English bakery items, punch and tea. You can reserve your tickets now at PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
Tickets can also be purchased at the door.
November 2017
The Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park Announces New Executive Director
Posted November 1, 2017
The Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park is pleased to announce, effectively immediately, the appointment of Keith Strom as the Foundation's new Executive Director. Mr. Strom, who previously served as a Principal and Director of Customer Solutions at MSI, will succeed Pam Lyons, who will continue as the Foundation’s Volunteer Coordinator.
“We want to thank Pam for her service and are very pleased that she will continue to have an essential role in her new position. Her commitment to the Foundation and its mission has been invaluable,” John W. Berry, Chairman of the Board, said. “Today, we are thrilled to welcome Keith as our new Executive Director and look forward to his leadership, as the organization embraces a new vision for our Foundation and its mission.”
Mr. Strom has over twenty-five years’ experience in the global meeting management corporate sector, having held management positions within the business development and customer service areas. A graduate of Michigan State University, he serves as a non-profit board member of the Oak Park Runners Club and Dance In The Parks, and serves as race director for two local community race events in Oak Park.
“I am grateful to the Board for the opportunity to lead this exceptional organization, which has been a cornerstone in our community since its founding in 1983,” Strom said. “I look forward to working with our talented board members, dedicated staff and network of partners as we embark on a new vision for the Foundation.”
October 2017
EHFOP congratulates Annette Gendler on nomination for 2017 Book of the Year
Posted Oct. 18, 2017
EHFOP is proud to announce that Annette Gendler, one of our former Writers-in-Residence, is a finalist for the 2017 Book of the Year Award, which is organized by the Chicago Writers Association. The title of her new book is "Jumping Over Shadows," a memoir of a German-Jewish love that overcame the burdens of the Holocaust. The book will compete for four awards to be presented in January 2018. Congratulations Annette! Keep us posted.
For more information, visit www.annettegendler.com
Annette's book can be purchased at Hemingway's birth home at 339 N. Oak Park Ave. in Oak Park, The Book Table - also in Oak Park - and at Amazon.
September 2017
The Hemingway Foundation and Oak Park Public Library Invite You to a Special Event
Posted Sept. 15, 2017
EHFOP is pleased to welcome Steve Paul back to Oak Park. Steve published a new book this year titled “Hemingway at Eighteen: The Pivotal Year That Launched an American Legend.”
We invite you to attend this special presentation, which is being hosted by our literary partner, the Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St., Oak Park, on Wednesday, Oct. 11, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the Veteran’s Room on the second floor.
Steve served as a columnist and editor at the Kansas City Star for 40 years before retiring last year. A young Ernest Hemingway began his journalistic career at the same newspaper after graduating from Oak Park/River Forest Township High School in 1917.
Steve’s book will be for sale at this event and he will sign copies after the presentation. There is no admission fee and registration is not required.
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